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Wāvtech Link500.1 mini Compact mono subwoofer amplifier — 500 watts RMS at 2 ohms at Crutchfield


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241LINK500
link500.1mini
500W RMS Mono Amplifier
Owner's Manual
www.wavtech-usa.com

WARNING CAUTION

This symbol means important instructions. Failure to heed them can result in serious injury or death. This symbol means important instructions. Failure to heed them can result in injury or property damages.

WARNING · DO NOT DRIVE WHILE DISTRACTED. Any function that requires your prolonged attention should not be
performed while driving. Always stop the vehicle in a safe location before performing any such function. Failure to do so may result in an accident.
· KEEP THE VOLUME AT MODERATE LEVELS WHILE DRIVING. Excess volume levels can obscure sounds such
as emergency vehicle sirens or road warning signals and may result in an accident. Continuous exposure to high sound pressure levels may cause permanent hearing loss. Use common sense and practice safe sound.
· FOR USE WITH 12V NEGATIVE GROUND VEHICLE APPLICATIONS ONLY. Using this product other than in its
designed application may result in fire, injury or product damage.
· MAKE THE CORRECT WIRING CONNECTIONS AND USE PROPER FUSE PROTECTION. Failure to connect
wiring correctly with appropriate gauge and fuse protection may result in fire, injury or product damage. When replacing fuse(s), never exceed the specified rating. Ensure proper protection of all system power wiring and install an external fuse (not included) with specified rating for each amplifier connected with the +12V lead at the battery terminal.
· DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL BEFORE INSTALLATION. Failure to do so may result in
fire, injury or damage to the unit.
· DO NOT ALLOW CABLES TO BECOME ENTANGLED IN SURROUNDING OBJECTS. Arrange wiring and cables
to prevent obstructions when driving. Cables or wiring that obstruct or hang up on places such as steering wheel, brake pedals, etc. can be extremely hazardous.
· DO NOT DAMAGE VEHICLE SYSTEMS OR WIRING WHEN DRILLING HOLES. When drilling holes in the
chassis for installation, take precautions so as not to contact, puncture or obstruct brake lines, fuel lines, fuel tanks, electrical wiring, etc. Failure to take such precautions may result in fire or an accident.
· DO NOT UTILIZE OR CONNECT TO ANY PART OF VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEMS. Bolts, nuts or wires used in
the brake, airbag, steering or any other safety-related systems or fuel tanks should NEVER be used for mounting, power or ground connections. Using such parts may disable control of the vehicle or result in fire.
CAUTION · STOP USE IMMEDIATELY IF A PROBLEM OCCURS. Failure to do so may result in personal injury or damage to
the product. Return it to your authorized Wvtech dealer.
· HAVE AN EXPERT DO THE WIRING AND INSTALLATION. This unit requires special technical skill and
experience for wiring and installation. To insure safety and proper function, always contact the authorized dealer where you purchased the product to have it done professionally.
· INSTALL THE UNIT SECURELY WITH SPECIFIED PARTS. Be sure to use only the included parts and specified
installation accessories (not included). Use of other than designated parts may damage this unit. Install the unit securely so that it will not come loose during a collision or sudden jolt.
· ROUTE WIRING AWAY FROM SHARP EDGES AND MOVING PARTS. Arrange cables and wiring away from
sharp or pointed edges and avoid moving parts such as seat hinges or rails to prevent pinching or wear. Use loom protection where appropriate and always use a grommet for any wiring routed through metal.
· NEVER RUN SYSTEM WIRING OUTSIDE OR UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. All wiring must be routed, secured
and protected inside the vehicle. Failure to do so may result in fire, injury or property damage.
· INSTALL THE UNIT IN A DRY AND VENTILATED LOCATION. Avoid mounting locations where the unit will
likely be exposed to high moisture or heat without adequate ventilation. Moisture penetration or heat buildup may result in product failure. Always make sure the amplifier chassis temperature is safe before touching it.
· REDUCE GAIN AND SOURCE VOLUME TO MINIMUM LEVELS FOR INITIAL SYSTEM TUNING. Ensure
amplifier power is off before connecting signal cables and follow proper system gain setting procedures. Failure to do so may result in damage to the amplifier and/or connected speakers.

Package Contents: Main Unit
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Spk Level

Mounting Tabs

Input Terminal

(pre-attached)

Hex Wrenches Mounting Screws

Accessories Required for Installation (not included): Y RCA Cables or Signal Wire Y Power Supply & Speaker Wire Y In-line Fuse Holder w/50A Fuse Y Battery Ring Terminal Y Chassis Ground Terminal Y Wire Crimp Connectors Y Grommets & Loom

Introduction
Welcome to Wvtech, exceptional mobile audio products for audiophiles. Our products are engineered from the ground up to provide a truly remarkable listening experience with superior performance, sound quality and reliability. Built for the professional installer, our innovative features enable maximum application coverage with ultimate system flexibility. Whether retaining the factory receiver or utilizing an aftermarket source, our solutions are simply the best available for unlimited sound system upgrades.
Features:

· Differential Balanced Inputs · Dual Input Range with Ideal Gain Structure · Variable Gain Adjustment with Clip LED · Fully Adjustable Parametric EQ · Variable -24dB/oct. Low-Pass Filter · Variable -24dB/oct. Subsonic Filter · RLC Ready (linkRC sold separately) · Auto Turn-On via DC-Offset and Audio Detect

· Stop-Start Vehicle Compatible · OEM Load Detect System Compatible · Active Rollback Thermal Management · Panel Mount RCA Inputs with Bal/Unbal Select · Locking Detachable Spk Level Input Terminal · 4AWG Insert Power/Ground Terminals · Dual Mono 12AWG Insert Speaker Output Terminal · Compact Chassis w/Detachable Mounting Tabs

Input Panel Connections & Settings

OE Auto Turn-On Detect Jumpers:
By default, the amplifier is set to detect both DC-offset and audio signals for turning itself on/off automatically. These jumpers allow either turn-on mode to be defeated independently for cases where only one turn-on mode is

OE
DETECT


LOAD CH1(L)

CH2(R) LOAD

Z


RCA IN
BAL UNBAL
CH1/2

CH1(L)

CH2(R)



RLC
`

'
PWR PRO

preferred or to bypass both

modes when a switched +12V trigger

is available and connected to the remote turn-on (REM) terminal.

 Load Jumpers: Each speaker level input channel has built-in loading to satisfy most OEM load
detect systems. These internal loading circuits can be bypassed (OFF) for channels where no

loading is required, such as when a speaker is still directly connected to the source.

Z Speaker Level Input Terminal: For left/right channels of speaker level input connections to
the source. When set to the 20V input range (default), audio signal from 1-20Vrms will produce

up to full power output from maximum to minimum gain. For factory amplifiers with more than

20Vrms output signal or if volume range is not sufficient with gains set at minimum, select the

40V input range, which will reduce the input sensitivity by half for signals up to 40Vrms.

 RCA Input Bal/Unbal Jumpers: These jumpers select the RCA input configuration between
balanced (default) and unbalanced. Unbalanced connects the RCA shield to ground reference,

which may be useful in eliminating noise under certain source or system conditions. Both

jumpers (left/right) should be moved together if changed.

 RCA Inputs: For left/right channels of RCA line level input connections to the source. When set
to the 5V input range, audio signal from 0.2-5Vrms will produce up to full power output from

maximum to minimum gain. For sources with more than 5Vrms output signal or if volume range

is not sufficient with gains at minimum, select the 10V input range, which will reduce the input

sensitivity by half for signals up to 10Vrms. Use quality interconnects to ensure stable

connection and minimize the possibility for induced noise.

` Remote Level Control Jack: This RJ45 jack is for connecting the optional linkRC remote level
controller to the main unit with its supplied cable. A standard ethernet cable may also be used.

' Power/Protect Indicator: This LED will illuminate green when the amplifier is powered on and
operating normally. If a shutdown occurs due to a detected fault, the LED will turn red. Note

that over-current and short circuit protections require manual reset (power off/on) to recover

after the fault has been cleared, while other protection modes will automatically recover.

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Top Panel Controls OE Input Sensitivity Range: Two input
sensitivity ranges are provided for each channel pair to optimize source volume range while minimizing the gain required

OE
5V/ 10V/ 20V 40V

CLIP GAIN


Z PARAMETRIC EQ
BOOST WIDTH FREQ SUBSONIC LPF
`'"

MIN MAX 0 (dB) 12 NAR WIDE 30 (Hz) 80 10 (Hz) 50 50 (Hz)500

to achieve full power output for best signal-to-noise. Choose the input range that will accommodate the source's maximum output signal voltage without excessive clipping, 5V or 10V for low level (RCA) inputs, and 20V or 40V for speaker level inputs.

 Gain Adjustment with Clip LED: This adjustment is for matching the amplifier's input to the
source's maximum undistorted output signal. The clip LED will dimly illuminate just before the onset of clipping and become fully bright when the amplifier has reached full power output at clipping. Follow proper gain setting procedure to ensure optimum source volume range with minimum chance for clipping or distortion. Gain readjustment may be necessary after any changes made to the parametric EQ, subsonic or low-pass filters.

Z Parametric EQ: This section provides full adjustment over all parameters of a single EQ band,
including boost, width and frequency. Unlike traditional bass boost, a parametric EQ provides the tuning flexibility required for differences between vehicles, subwoofers and enclosures.

 Boost: This adjustment sets the amount of boost
at the center frequency (Fc) of the parametric EQ band from 0dB up to +12dB. Note that adding boost may cause the output to clip or subwoofer to be over-driven. Readjust the gain, subsonic and low-pass filters as necessary to optimize bass response vs. maximum output and volume range.

Fc
3dB BW = F2-F1

Boost (dB)

 Width: Also known as Q, width sets the
bandwidth (BW) of boost for the parametric EQ band. A wide setting will include more adjacent frequencies for a broad boost, while a narrow setting will only boost frequencies close to the chosen center frequency (Fc). The range of Q

F1 F2

Freq (Hz)

adjustment is 1.5 (wide) to 5 (narrow). To calculate the bandwidth between the -3dB points that are boosted by the EQ band, use the formula BW = Fc/Q.

ð Example: If FREQ is set to 50Hz, and WIDTH is set to narrow (Q=5), then the boosted
bandwidth is 50Hz/5=10Hz, which puts the upper and lower -3dB points at 45Hz and 55Hz.

` Frequency: This adjustment sets the center frequency (Fc) of the parametric EQ band
between 30Hz and 80Hz. Note that boosted frequencies that overlap with the subsonic and

low-pass filters will attenuated.

' Subsonic Filter: This adjustment sets the -3dB cut-off point (F3) below which all frequencies
are filtered out at -24dB/oct. Very low frequencies can waste amplifier power and damage subwoofers. This adjustment is especially important for ported enclosures to prevent overexcursion below the tuning frequency.

" Low-Pass Filter: This adjustment sets the -3dB cut-off point (F3) above which all frequencies
are filtered out at -24dB/oct. Unwanted high frequencies allowed to play through subwoofers can cause boomy, buzzy bass that is easy to localize. With a steep -24dB per octave slope, the cut-off frequency can be set higher, allowing more punch with less distortion and optimized integration with full-range speakers to achieve up-front bass.

Note: If the subsonic and low-pass filter cut-off points are set too close together, only a narrow frequency range will pass through and may result in significantly reduced output.

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Power Supply & Output Panel Connections

OE Power Supply Terminal:

Y Ground (GND): The ground

GND REM +12V

MONO

terminal must be connected to a

metal part of the vehicle with ground plane back to the main battery ground attachment point

OE



(a.k.a. chassis ground). This wire

should be as short as possible,

but no longer than 2ft (60cm),

with minimum gauge of 8AWG.

Z

The ground wire should be terminated with a ground specific or ring terminal and securely

bolted to the vehicle with a star or lock washer and nut to prevent from coming loose. The

chassis ground connection point should be scuffed to the bare metal.

Y Remote Turn-on (REM): If the source unit has a remote output wire (+12V switched output),

connect it to the REM terminal. If a remote lead is unavailable, the amplifier will automatically

turn-on by detecting DC-offset or audio signal from the source. While auto turn-on works well

in most applications, there may be some cases were a +12V trigger is preferable or necessary.

Both detect functions are enabled by default, but can be individually defeated via the two

jumpers located on the input panel.

Y Power (+12V): The constant +12V power connection must be made at the vehicle's main

battery, securely connected with a ring terminal and protected with an in-line fuse within 18in

(45cm) from the positive battery terminal. The link500.1mini requires a 50A external in-line

fuse (not included) and a minimum power wire gauge of 8AWG. Do not install the fuse until all

other system connections have been made.

 Speaker Output Terminal: This terminal is for connecting the amplifier's output to one or
more subwoofers as a single mono channel. The dual positive (+) and negative (-) outputs are provided for wiring convenience of parallel connections. Ensure correct polarity and that the connected subwoofer(s) are configured as a total nominal impedance no less than 2.

Z Mounting Tabs: These mounting tabs are pre-attached and should be used to properly secure
the amplifier with the included mounting screws to a solid mounting surface that is directly attached to the metal structure of the vehicle cabin. These tabs are removable if the unit can be safely secured by another method.

System Wiring
It is important to read this manual thoroughly before starting your installation and always plan accordingly. Before installing any Wvtech product, disconnect the negative (ground) wire from the vehicle's battery to avoid damage to the vehicle or yourself. Following all guidelines will ensure years of enjoyment with your Wvtech amplifier.

Power Supply Terminal Wiring:

GND REM +12V

MONO

(452cfmt )

8AWG (min)

(4158cimn)

Chassis Ground

Remote Turn-on

12V

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RCA Input Wiring:

DETECT

LOAD CH1(L) CH2(R) LOAD

CH1(L)

CH2(R)

RLC

RCA IN
BAL UNBAL
CH1/2

PWR PRO

Speaker Level Input Wiring:

DETECT

LOAD CH1(L) CH2(R) LOAD

CH1(L)

CH2(R)

RLC

RCA IN
BAL UNBAL
CH1/2

PWR PRO

CH1 CH2 (L) (R) Note: Always connect stereo sources to both CH1(L) and CH2(R) inputs to retain full music content. If only one source channel is available, use an RCA y-adapter or jumper wires to connect it to both CH1 and CH2 inputs, otherwise signal level will be reduced by half and require increasing the gain to achieve full power output.

Speaker Output Terminal Wiring: Single Subwoofer

GND REM +12V

MONO

Dual Subwoofers (Parallel)

GND REM +12V

MONO

2
(min)

4
(min)

4
(min)

Notes: · Ensure at least a 2 minimum total load impedance for any single or multiple subwoofer system configuration. · After checking all wiring and connections, make all initial settings and adjustments before turning on the
amplifier to avoid damaging the connected speakers. Gains should always start at minimum with the appropriate input range selected for your aftermarket or OEM source's maximum output voltage. For smaller subwoofers, free-air or ported alignments, always set the subsonic filter cut-off frequency to protect them from being over-driven. · If bass output seems diminished vs. cone excursion, check the polarity of all input and output connections. Depending upon the particular vehicle and subwoofer placement, reversing subwoofer polarity may be necessary to minimize cancellation of bass frequencies at the listening position.

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Specifications

Power Output

14.4V, <1%THD+N

4 2

S/N Ratio

1W, 100Hz, A-wtd

Frequency Response

Max Flat (+0/-1dB) Extended (+0/-3dB)

Input Impedance

RCA Input Spk Level Input

Input Sensitivity

RCA Input Spk Level Input

Low Range High Range Low Range High Range

Boost

Parametric EQ

Width (Q)

Frequency (Fc)

Crossover

Low-Pass Filter Subsonic Filter

Slope Frequency (F3) Slope Frequency (F3)

Remote Level Control (w/optional linkRC) Volume Range

Remote

via REM

Turn-On Threshold

DC-Offset Audio Signal

via Spk Input via RCA Input via Spk Input

Current Draw

Sleep Current Idle Current

Fuse Rating

External (not included)

Operational Voltage Battery / DC Power Supply

Thermal

Over-Voltage

Protection

Under-Voltage

Over-Current

Short Circuit

RCA Input

Terminals

Speaker Level Input Power Supply

Speaker Output

Chassis Dimensions HxWxL

w/o terminals, tabs incl. terminals, tabs

Note: All Specifications are subject to change without notice.

link500.1mini
300W RMS x 1 500W RMS x 1
-78dBA 15Hz - 400Hz 10Hz - 500Hz
20K 20K / 20 200mV - 5V 400mV - 10V
1V - 20V 2V - 40V 0dB to +12dB
1.5 - 5 30Hz - 80Hz -24dB/oct. 50Hz - 500Hz -24dB/oct. 10Hz - 50Hz 0dB to -30dB
2.6V 2V 10mV/50mV (1kHz/100Hz) 50mV/200mV (1kHz/100Hz) <2mA <0.7A 50A 7V - 16.5V Rollback / Auto-Recover Auto-Recover Auto-Recover Manual Reset Manual Reset Panel Mount 16AWG, Insert/Plug 4AWG, Insert 12AWG, Insert 42 x 115 x 233mm 1.65" x 4.53" x 9.17" 44 x 115 x 259mm 1.73" x 4.53" x 10.2"
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Warranty & Service Care
Wvtech warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year when purchased from an authorized Wvtech retailer within the United States. This warranty will be extended to a period of two (2) years when the installation is performed by an authorized Wvtech retailer. A valid sales receipt is required to verify eligibility of purchase and installation.
This warranty is valid only to the original purchaser and is not transferrable to subsequent parties. This warranty is void if the product serial number has been altered or removed. Any applicable implied warranties are limited in duration to a period of express warranty as provided herein beginning with the date of the original purchase at retail, and no warranties, whether expressed or implied, shall apply to this product thereafter. Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties, therefore these exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
If your product needs service, you should contact Wvtech Customer Service to receive a Return Authorization (RA) Number. Any product received without an RA number will be returned to sender. Once your product is received and inspected by customer service, Wvtech at its sole discretion, will repair or replace it with a new or remanufactured product at no charge. Damage caused by the following is not covered under warranty: accident, abuse, failure to follow instructions, misuse, modification, neglect, unauthorized repair or water damage. This warranty does not cover incidental or consequential damages. This warranty does not cover the cost of removing or reinstalling the product. Cosmetic damage and normal wear are not covered under warranty.

For Service within the United States: Wvtech Customer Service: (480) 454-7017 Monday ­ Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm MST

Serial Number: Installation Date: Place of Purchase:

Important Notice for International Customers: For products purchased outside the United States of America or its Territories, please contact your local distributor concerning specific procedures for your country's warranty policy. International purchases are not covered by Wvtech, LLC.

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