Alphasonik PM12005E User manual

CLASS A/B BIPOLAR POWER
AMPLIFIERS
PM3002E / PM6002E
PM6004E / PM12005E / PM1600DE

ALPHASONIK WAS FOUNDED IN 1976 WITH ONE MISSION, TO
BRING STATE OF THE ART PERFORMANCE TO THE CAR AUDIO
ENTHUSIAST.
In those early years we pioneered such ground-breaking technologies
as amplier fan cooling and high voltage signal transfer which remain a
benchmark in high-end audio.
Today, the new Alphasonik is committed to pushing the envelope with
regard to technology, quality and value. Our electronics feature audio-
phile parts and circuit topology designed to let the full musical experience
come through, loud and clear. Our loudspeakers employ the latest high
technology materials and processes such as carbon reinforced woven
glass and titanium vapor deposition to deliver your music with tremen-
dous impact, dynamics and resolution.
We stand behind our quality with one of the best warranties in consumer
electronics. Compare Alphasonik car audio products against anything
competition has to offer. We’re condent you will come to one conclu-
sion...

Introduction.................................................................................3
Features and Specications....................................................4-5
Planning & Mounting Your System.............................................6
Controls & Functions.............................................................7-14
High Level Input...................................................................15-16
Wiring Diagrams..................................................................17-22
Adjusting & Tuning....................................................................23
Troubleshooting........................................................................24
Warning / Disclaimer.................................................................25
Warranty..............................................................................26-27
Notes...................................................................................28-30
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Thank you for purchasing this Alphasonik product. Alpha-
sonik products are specically engineered and designed for the mobile
audio environment. This manual contains important information about
installation, set-up procedures and integrating your new Alphasonik
product into your vehicle. With proper care and installation, your new
product will provide you with many years of high performance listening
enjoyment. We recommend having an Authorized Alphasonik Dealer
install your new product for optimal performance and to take advantage
of our warranty program. Before installing your new product, please
read through the manual to fully understand the application.
Before making any electrical connections, make sure that
you disconnect the battery’s ground cable to prevent the possibility of
short circuits or damage to your electronic equipment. If your vehicle’s
stereo (head unit) comes with an Anti-theft code, DO NOT disconnect
the battery. If you have the access code for the stereo (head unit),
please refer to the vehicle’s owner’s manual.
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Class A/B BIPOLAR Power Amplier
2 Ohm Stable (PM3002E / 6002E / 6004E / 12005E)
Mosfet High Speed Switching Supply
Tiffany-Style Input and Output RCA Jacks
RCA (Low Level) and Speaker (High Level)Inputs
Line Out
Bridgeable
Variable High Pass Filter: 50Hz-250Hz
Variable Low Pass Filter: 50Hz-250Hz
Variable Subsonic Filter: 20Hz-60Hz
Bass Boost Control: 45Hz 0 - +18dB
Remote Digital Voltmeter (PMA100VE)- Optional
Remote Bass Control (PMA10BE)-Optional
Remote Power On / Off By Car Stereo
Input Sensitivity: High 1V / 10V / Low 200mV - 8V
4-Way Protection Circuitry: Thermal, Short Circuit, Overload And
DC Offset
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PM3002E PM6002E PM6004E PM12005E PM1600DE
75 X 2 150 X 2 75 X4 75 X 4 & 200 X 1 300 X 1
120 X 2 240 X 2 120 X 4 120 X 4 & 320 X 1 600 X 1
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
0.05% 0.05% 0.05% 0.05%
>98db >98db >98db >95db
>175 >250 >175 >250
63db 69db 60db 60db
200mV-8V 200mV-8V 200mV-8V 200mV-8V 200mV-8V
10Kohms 10Kohms 10Kohms 10K ohms 10Kohms
20 Amp (2)20 Amp (2)20 Amp (2)40 Amp (2)30 Amp
8 1/16" 11 7/8" 12 5/8" 18 15/16" 6 1/2"
2" 2" 2" 2" 2"
9 1/4" 9 1/4" 9 1/4" 9 1/4" 9 1/4"
50Hz-250Hz 50Hz-250Hz 50Hz-250Hz 50Hz-250Hz 50Hz-250Hz
50Hz-250Hz 50Hz-250Hz 50Hz-250Hz 50Hz-250Hz N/A
20Hz - 60Hz 20Hz - 60Hz 20Hz - 60Hz 20Hz - 60Hz 20Hz - 60Hz
0~+18db 0~+18db 0~+18db 0~+18db 0~+18db
Variable Subsonic Filter
Variable Bass Boost at 45Hz
Dimensions
Length
Height
Width
Crossover
Selectable ON/OFF Crossover-Fully Variable 50Hz-250Hz / 18 db/Octave
Variable Low Pass
Variable High Pass
Signal to Noise Ratio
Damping Factor
Separation
Input Sensitivity
Input Impedance
Power Fuse
MODEL:
Power /4 Ohms
Power /2 Ohms
Power /1 Ohm
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Before beginning the installation, consider the following:
A. If you plan to expand your system by adding other components sometimes in
the future, ensure that adequate is left, and cooling requirements are met.
B. Are your components matched? The peak power rating of your speakers
must be equal or greater than the amplier’s. They also must be 2-8 ohms im-
pedance (This information is normally printed on the speaker magnet).
C. Consider the length of your leads which should not be too long or short when
determining the mounting location. Pre-Amp input jacks require a length of high
quality shielded male to male RCA patch cord.
Mounting Your Amplier
The mounting position of your amplier will have a greater affect on its ability to
dissipate the heat generated during normal operation. This amplier has ample
heat sink for heat dissipation, and is designed with a thermal shutdown circuit
(for heat protection). DO NOT enclose the amplier in a small box or cover it so
that air is not able to ow freely.
Temperatures in car trunks have been measured as high as (155 F) in the sum-
mer time. As the thermal shut down point for the amplier is (185 F), it is easy
to see that it must be mounted in an area that provides for maximum cooling
capability. To achieve maximum advantage of convection air ow in an enclosed
trunk, mount the amplier in a horizontal position.
Cooling requirements are considerably relaxed when the mounting inside the
passenger compartment since the driver compartment will not allow tempera-
tures to reach a critical point. Floor mounting under the seat is usually satisfac-
tory as long as there is at least 1 inch of clearance above the amplier’s heat
sink for ventilation.
A. Select a suitable location that is convenient for mounting, is accessible for
wiring, and has ample room for air circulation and cooling.
B. Use the amplier as a template to mark the mounting holes. Remove the am-
plier and drill holes. Use extreme caution, inspect underneath surface before
drilling!
C. Secure the amplier using the screws provided.
Caution: Before connecting any wires to the amplier, discon-
nect the ground lead from the battery. Leave the ground lead
disconnected until you are done wiring the amplier.
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PM3002E / PM6002E / PM1600DE
PM3002 / PM6002E / PM1600DE
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DVM
BASS
REMOTE
1
2
33
45
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7
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910 1213 14
GRLRL
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DVM
REMOTE
PM6004E PM6004E
1
2
33
45
6
7
8
91011 12
13 14
GRLRL GRLRL
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DVM BASS
REMOTE
CHANNEL
3 + 4 8V 0.2 8V 0.2
8V 0.2
CHANNEL
1 + 2
INPUT
SELECT
CH
1 / 5
CH
1 / 4 CH
1 / 2
5
5
CH5
PM12005E PM12005E
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22
3
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6
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95 10
11 12
13 14 15
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HI - INPUT
35G241
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PM3002E / 6002E
SPEAKER
BRIDGED
LR
PM6004E
SPEAKER
CH4 CH3 CH2 CH1
BRIDGED BRIDGED
PM12005E
SPEAKER
CH5 CH4 CH3 CH2 CH1
PM3002E / 6002E
PM6004E / 12005E
MAX MIN
GAIN
PM3002E / 6002E
LOW
INPUT
L
R
L
R
LINE
OUT
PM6004E
LOW
INPUT
CH1/2CH3/4
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
L
R
LINE
OUT
LOW
INPUT
CH1/2 CH3/4 CH5
CH1 CH3
CH2 CH4
LOW
INPUT
LINE
OUT
PM12005E
BASS BOOST
0 +18dB PM3002E / 6002E
PM6004E / 12005E
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PM3002E / 6002E / 6004E
LOW
FULL
HIGH
X-OVER
PM12005E
FULL HIGH
X-OVER
5 CHANEL
LOW FULL
X-OVER
PM3002E / 6002E
PM6004E / 12005E
POWER
BATT REM GND
POWER
BATT REM GND
PM3002E / 6002E
PM6004E / 12005E
POWER
BATT REM GND
PM3002E / 6002E
PM6004E / 12005E
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PM3002E / 6002E
PM6004E / 12005E
50 250Hz
LPF
50 250Hz
HPF
PM3002E / 6002E
PM6004E / 12005E
0 180
PHASE SHIFT
PM3002E / 6002E
PM6004E / 12005E
SUB SONIC
PM3002E / 6002E
PM6004E / 12005E
10 20Hz
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DVM
REMOTE PM3002E / 6002E
PM6004E / 12005E
INPUT SELECT
INPUT OUTPUT
1/5
1/4
1/2
CH
CH
CH
CH1/2 CH3/4 CH5
CH1 CH3
CH2 CH4
LOW
INPUT
LINE
OUT
BRIDGEDBRIDGED
CH5 CH1CH2CH3CH4
BASS
REMOTE PM3002E / 6002E
PM6004E / 12005E
PM12005E
INPUT SELECT
1/5
1/4
1/2
CH
CH
CH
INPUT SELECT
1/5
1/4
1/2
CH
CH
CH
CH1/2 CH3/4 CH5
CH1 CH3
CH2 CH4
LOW
INPUT
LINE
OUT
BRIDGEDBRIDGED
CH5 CH1CH2CH3CH4
INPUT SELECT
1/5
1/4
1/2
CH
CH
CH
CH1/2 CH3/4 CH5
CH1 CH3
CH2 CH4
LOW
INPUT
LINE
OUT
BRIDGEDBRIDGED
CH5 CH1CH2CH3CH4
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DVM
REMOTE PM3002E / 6002E
PM6004E / 12005E
INPUT SELECT
INPUT OUTPUT
1/5
1/4
1/2
CH
CH
CH
CH1/2 CH3/4 CH5
CH1 CH3
CH2 CH4
LOW
INPUT
LINE
OUT
BRIDGEDBRIDGED
CH5 CH1CH2CH3CH4
BASS
REMOTE PM3002E / 6002E
PM6004E / 12005E
PM12005E
INPUT SELECT
1/5
1/4
1/2
CH
CH
CH
INPUT SELECT
1/5
1/4
1/2
CH
CH
CH
CH1/2 CH3/4 CH5
CH1 CH3
CH2 CH4
LOW
INPUT
LINE
OUT
BRIDGEDBRIDGED
CH5 CH1CH2CH3CH4
INPUT SELECT
1/5
1/4
1/2
CH
CH
CH
CH1/2 CH3/4 CH5
CH1 CH3
CH2 CH4
LOW
INPUT
LINE
OUT
BRIDGEDBRIDGED
CH5 CH1CH2CH3CH4
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PM3002E / 6002E
PM6004E
If the HIGH LEVEL INPUTS are used, do not use the
LOW LEVEL RCA inputs at the same time.
HI - INPUT
HI - INPUT
HI - INPUT
GRLRL
GRLRL
GRLRL
R+
RR+
RF+
R
RR
L
OR
LF
L
LF
CHASSIS GND
CHASSIS GND
CHASSIS GND
RF
OR
CH CH 3/4
GRLRL
GRLRL
GRLRL
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PM12005E
If the HIGH LEVEL INPUTS are used, do not use the
LOW LEVEL RCA inputs at the same time.
HI - INPUT
5CH
4CH
3CH
2CH
1CH
CHASSIS GND
35G2 41
8V 0.2
8V 0.2
CHANNEL
1 + 2
INPUT
SELECT
CH
1 / 5
CH
1 / 4 CH
1 / 2
HI - INPUT
35G241
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PM3002E / 6002E
SPEAKER
BRIDGED
LR
SPEAKER
BRIDGED
LR
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SPEAKER
BRIDGED
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PM6004E
SPEAKER
CH4 CH3 CH2 CH1
SPEAKER
CH4 CH3 CH2 CH1
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