Alphasonik APP122 User manual

ALPHASONIK

ALPHASONIK WAS FOUNDED IN 1976 WITH ONE MISSION, TO BRING STATE
OF THE ART PERFORMANCE TO THE 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 audiophile parts and circuit
topology designed to let the full musical experience come through, loud and clear.
Our loudspeakers employ the latest high quality materials and processes such as
carbon reinforced woven glass and titanium vapor deposition to deliver your music
with tremendous impact, dynamics and resolution.
We stand behind our quality products with one of the best warranties in consumer
electronics. Compare Alphasonik audio products against anything the competition
has to offer. We’re condent you will come to one conclusion...

Introduction___________________________________________________ 3
Contents of Carton_____________________________________________ 4
Mounting & Hi-Level Inputs_______________________________________ 5
Controls and Functions__________________________________________ 6 - 9
Specications__________________________________________________ 10
Troubleshooting________________________________________________ 11
Warning and Disclaimer__________________________________________ 12
Warranty______________________________________________________ 13-14
TABLE OF CONTENTS

Thank you for purchasing this Alphasonik product. This manual contains important
information about installation, set-up procedures and integrating your new Alphasonik
product into your audio setup. 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
cables to prevent the possibility of short circuits or damage to your electronic equipment.
WARNING
Continuous exposure to sound pressure levels over 100dB may cause permanent
hearing loss. High powered autosound systems may produce sound pressure levels
well over 135dB. Need we say more! Use common sense.
Date of Purchase: _____________________Model Number:___________________
INTRODUCTION
3

Contents of Carton
4
• Amplier
• Enclosure
• Amplier Wiring Kit
• Remote Bass Knob
• Sticker
• Operations Manual
1. Make sure to carefully read and understand the instructions before attempting
to install your new Bass System.
2. Before making any electrical connection, make sure that you disconnect the
battery’s ground cable to prevent the possibility of short circuit or damage to
your electronic equipment.
3. For easier assembly, we suggest you run all wires prior to mounting your
amplier and/or enclosure.
4. Route all of the RCA cables close together, and away from any power wires.
5. Think before you drill! Be careful not to cut or drill into gas tank, fuel lines,
brake or hydraulic lines, vacuum lines, or electrical wiring when working on
any vehicle.
6. Avoid running wires over or through sharp edges. Use rubber or plastic
grommets to protect any wires routed through metal, especially the rewall.
7. ALWAYS protect the battery and electrical system from damage with proper
fusing.
8. When grounding to the chassis of the vehicle, scrape all paint from the metal
to ensure a good clean ground connection. Grounding connections should be
as short as possible, and always be connected to metal that is welded to the
main body or chassis of the vehicle.

Mounting & HI LEVEL INPUTS
5
The mounting position of your Bass System will have a great effect on the sound
performance produced.
TRUNK MOUNTING
Mounting the enclosure in the trunk provides a good overall performance.
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT MOUNTING
Mounting the enclosure in the passenger compartment provides optimum sound, but
reduces the area for passenger seating.
LOADING
Facing the enclosure towards a wall will increase the low frequency sounds.
Use one of the two following signal connections
RCA Cable Connection
1. Connect the RCA cable into the correct output terminals on the back of the source or
Hi/Lo level converter.
2.Connect the RCA cable into their perspective plugs on the amplier.
High Level Input Connections
1. Using the cord provided with the kit, splice directly into the source unit’s speaker outputs.
Do not break the connection with the source unit and the speakers. Be sure to maintain
proper speaker polarity.
L+
R-
L-
R+
CHASSIS GND
DVM
HIGH INPUT
+ L - G - R +
POWER
PROTECTION
HIGH INPUT
+L- G -R+

Controls And Functions
6
POWER
GND REM BATT
2 3 4
SPEAKER
1
REAR
FUSE
L
R
INPUT OUTPUT
L
68
PRT PWR
7
FRONT
5
MIN MAX
GAIN
+ R - G-L +
HIGH
INPUT
11
REMOTE
9
40Hz 200Hz
LPF
R
10
0 12
BASS
BOOST

Controls And Functions
7
REM BATTGND
POWER
SPEAKER
REM BATTGND
POWER
REM BATTGND
POWER
1. Speaker Terminals
These chrome plated connectors can accept wire gauges from 16 - 8 gauge. Be careful to
observe proper polarity when connecting the cables.
2. B - Terminal (Chassis ground)
To avoid unwanted ignition noise caused by ground loops, it is essential that the amplier
be grounded to a clean bare metal surface of the vehicles chassis.
NOTE: GROUND WIRE SHOULD NOT BE EXTENDED MORE THAN 3FT. (1 METER)
3. Remote Turn-On Input
This lead goes to the power antenna output of the car stereo, (Some Car Stereo’s have a
dedicated remote output) This amplier is turned “ON” remotely when the vehicle’s stereo
is turned “ON”.
NOTE: IF YOUR RADIO DOES NOT HAVE +12 VOLT OUTPUT LEAD WHEN THE RADIO IS TURNED ON,
THE “REMOTE” TERMINAL ON THE AMPLIFIER CAN BE CONNECTED TO THE VEHICLE’S ACCESSORY
CIRCUIT THAT IS LIVE WHEN THE KEY (IGNITION) IS “ON”.
4. B+ Terminal (Battery Positive)
Due to the power requirements of the amplier, this connection should be made directly to
the positive (+) terminal of the battery. For safety purposes, install an in-line fuse holder as
close to the battery positive (+) terminal as possible with an ampere rating not to exceed
the total value of fuses in the amplier.

Controls And Functions
8
MIN MAX
PRT
PWR
OUTPUT
INPUT
5. Input Sensitivity Adjustment
This control adjusts the amplier’s sensitivity to match the signal strength coming from the
source unit. Input sensitivity is variable from 200 Millivolts to 8 volts. Clockwise increases
sensitivity. Counterclockwise decreases sensitivity. THE KNOB IS NOT A VOLUME
CONTROL. A lower signal level will require increased sensitivity for full power. A higher sig-
nal will require decreased sensitivity.
6. Low Level Input RCA Jacks
These inputs are for signal cables from the source unit or other processor. Always use
high quality shielded RCA cables.
7. Low Level OUT RCA Jacks
The LINE OUT allows you to build multiple amplier systems without having to use splitter
cords to distribute the signal. Now it is a simple matter of bridging one set of RCA cables
into the rst amplier, then using the line out RCA jacks as the feed to the next amplier.
8. LED indicator (Status)
- PRT (Protection) : The amplier protection circuitry will disable the amplier if input
overload, short circuit, or extremely high temperature conditions are detected. When the
protection mode is in operation, the LED indicator on the side panel will be illuminated,
indicating the amplier has gone into a self-preservation mode.
-PWR (Power) : This LED will illuminate when the amplier is turned “ON”. If it fails to il-
luminate, check the power connections to the amplier and fuses.

Controls & Functions
9
Mounting and Installation
1. Using the screws provided with the kit, nd a location under the dash, center console,
or a place that gives easy access to the remote bass boost knob.
2. Plug in the supplied cord into the back of the bass boost knob.
Adjusting the Level
To adjust the level setting, rst turn the amplier gain all the way down. Then turn the
source volume up until distortion is audible, and then turn it down until distortion is inau-
dible. Next, turn the amplier level setting until once again distortion is audible, and then
back it down until distortion is inaudible.
REMOTE
40 200
0 12
BASS
BOOST
LPF
9. Low Pass Filter Control
Adjust the variable crossover frequency with control knob as desired. The amplier input
circuit lters out everything above 40Hz - 200Hz (dependent on the adjustment of the
frequency control), so only the lowest bass notes are amplied.
10. Bass Boost Control
Bass Boost Control increases from 0dB to +12dB
11. Remote Bass Knob Port

Specifications
10
Model Number APP122
Power RMS 500 Watts
Max Power 1500 Watts
Frequency Response: 26Hz-1kHz
Enclosure Dual 12”
Enclosure Dimensions:
- MDF (Medium-density berboard) Construction w/ Black Carpet
Height: 13.75”
Width: 29.50”
Length: 13.50” Bottom / 9” Top
Amplier Features Installation Kit
- Mono-Block Amplier
- HI -Level Inputs
- RCA Throughput Connections
- Bass Boost Control
- Thermal Protection
- Nickel plated terminal blocks
- Proprietary Aluminum Heat Sink
- LED Power Illumination
- LED Protection Illumination
- THD 0.2%
- S/N Ratio >100dB
- Input Sensitivity 0.3 - 8V
- Powder coated Chassis
- 17’ 8 awg. Power Cable
- 3’ 8 awg. Ground Cable
- 17’ 18awg. Remote Turn-On Wire
- 17’ RCA Cable
- ATC Fuse Protection
- Accessory Hardware Package w/ wire-ties

Troubleshooting
11

Warning And Disclaimer
12
Do not use the equipment unmounted. Do not mount the system so that wire
connections are unprotected or are subjected to pinching or damage from nearby
objects. Conrm that your source unit and other equipment are turned off while making
connections. If you need to replace the power fuse, replace it only with a fuse
identical to the provided fuse. Using a fuse of different type or rating may result in
damage to the system, which is not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty. Do not
install any product where it may be subjected to excessive heat, moisture and dust or
where it may be repeatedly kicked, brushed or bumped. Make absolutely sure that
the terminals for the products are connected to the proper inputs and outputs from the
audio source.
Disclaimer
Specications are subject to change without notice.
For the most updated Specications check the Alphasonik
website. www.alphasonik.com
If you observe that the protection LED is lit, please check the system carefully to
determine what has caused the protection circuit to engage. The amplier shut down due
to a thermal overload condition, please allow it to cool down before restarting. If the
amplier shut down because of an input overload or short circuit, be sure to repair these
conditions before attempting to power up the amplier again.

Warranty
13
Alphasonik, warrants this product against all defects in material and
workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original pur-
chase provided it was purchased from an Authorized Alphasonik Dealer.
The conditions of this warranty and the extent of the responsibility of
Alphasonik, under this warranty are as follows:
1. DATED PROOF OF PURCHASE IS REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE
OF THIS PRODUCT. Information about Alphasonik authorized warranty
service may also be obtained at www.alphasonik.com or by emailing
Alphasonik at [email protected].
2. This warranty will become void if service is performed by any one
other than an approved Alphasonik Warranty Service Center.
3. This warranty does not apply to any product which has been
subjected to misuse, neglect or accident, or which has had the
warranty seal broken, serial number altered, defaced or removed, or
which has been connected, installed adjusted or repaired other than
in accordance with the instructions furnished by Alphasonik.
4. This warranty does not cover car static, electrical interference,
adjustments or labor costs for the removal or reinstallation of the unit
for repair.
5. This warranty does not cover car static, electrical interference, ad-
justments or labor costs for the removal or reinstallation of the unit
for repair.
6. The sole responsibility of Alphasonik under this warranty shall be
limited to the repair or replacement thereof, at the sole discretion of
Alphasonik.
7. If it becomes necessary to send the product or any defective part
to Alphasonik or an authorized service station, the product must be
shipped in its original or equivalent carton, fully insured, with ship-
ping charges prepaid. Alphasonik will not assume any responsibility
for any loss or damage incurred in shipping.

Warranty Continued
14
8. This warranty is not transferable and protects the original purchaser
provided they reside and made their purchase in the United States.
International consumers may contact their local retailer or distributor
for warranty information.
9. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT
PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, SHALL HAVE NO GREATER
DURATION THAN THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL ALPHASONIK BE LIABLE FOR
ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE, DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL, ARISING
OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT. BECAUSE
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN
IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS
OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE
LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
10. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU
MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO
STATE.
11. Should you have any difficulties with the performance of this product
during warranty or with any Alphasonik authorized service center, you
may contact Alphasonik by emailing us at [email protected].

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