Ampere Audio AA-600.1D User manual

Manual size : 150 x 210mm
Owner's manual
AA-600.1D
AA-75.4

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In case you install the amplifiers by yourself, please read the user manual very carefully, and follow the
outlined instructions.
Preparation
Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable before mounting or making any connections.
Check the battery and alternator ground (-) connections. Make sure they are properly connected
and free of corrosion. Before selecting a mounting location for the amplifiers, please take cooling and
safety into consideration.
Avoid installing the amplifier on with excessive vibration !
The amplifiers have been designed with a good heat dissipation heatsink.
In order to avoid excessive heating, it is recommended that amplifier is installed in a well ventilated
space
+12V(B+), GND, REM CONNECTION
+12V / B+ (POWER CONNECTION)
Before mounting the amplifiers, disconnect the negative (-) wire from the battery to protect any accidental
damage to the amplifiers or the audio systems. The amplifiers are equipped with 0 AWG or 4 AWG power
and ground terminals. Connect the power cables to power terminal labeled as + 12V.
As the amplifier is not equipped with fuses, external fuses are required.
Connect one end of the fuse holder to the power cable and the other end of the fuse holder to the
positive battery terminal within 20 cm of the same cable.
This fuse location will protect the system and the vehicle against the possibility of a short circuit
in the power cable.
Make sure that the fuses and the fuse holder are adequate for the desired application.
GND (GROUND CONNECTION)
Locate a secure grounding connection as close as possible to the amplifier.
Make sure the location is clean and provides a direct electrical connection to the chassis of the vehicle.
Connect one end of an equal sized cable as the positive cable to the location of ground.
It is important that the ground cable is as short as possible, but no longer than 75 cm at maximum.
Run one end of the cable to the grounding point.
Run the other end of the cable to the mounting location.
Connect the ground cable to the terminal labeled as GND.
REM (REMOTE CONNECTION)
Run a remote turn on cable from the switched + 12V source.
This may be a toggle switch, a relay, the source unit's remote ouput cable or power antenna trigger cable.
Connect the remote turn on cable to the power terminal labeled as REM.
Mounting
speaker boxes
Installation

1) INPUT
Connect preamp signal cables from head unit to RCA input of the amplifiers.
A minimum level input of 0.2V is essential for correct operation.
2)HIGH/LOW INPUT FUNCTION
High input with remote auto turn on
3) GAIN
Matching the output voltage of the head unit’s RCA line-outs to the input section.
4) LOW PASS FILTER (30Hz ~ 200Hz @ 24dB OCTAVE SLOPE)
Control the low pass point for the speaker outputs.
5) BASS BOOST
Variable bass boost with 0-12 dB @ 45Hz
6) PHASE CONTROL
Variable phase adjustment from 0~180 degrees
7) REMOTE LEVEL CONTROL PORT
Used for connecting to external wired remote controller.
8) REMOTE CONTROL (OPTIONAL ITEM)
Turn knob clockwise to increase level and likewise, turn knob counter clockwise decrease level.
9) POWER & PROTECTION INDICATOR
Power LED, green-lit or blue-lit shows correct operation. Protect LED, Red-lit shows general malfunction,
faulty connection or thermal protection.
Panel Layout
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CLASS-D MONO BLOCK AMPLIFIER
PRT PWR
GAIN
MaxMin 200Hz
35Hz
LPF
12dB0dB
BASS
BOOST
PHASE
SHIFT
1800
REMOTE
L
R
INPUT
INPUT
Hi
Low

Panel Layout
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(AA-75.4)
GAIN
MaxMin
INPUT
OUTPUT
CHANNEL 3/4
CHANNEL 1/2
PRT
PWR
CH3
CH1
CH4CH2
SUBSONIC
100Hz10Hz 500Hz50Hz
HPF
X1 X10
RANGE
GAIN
MaxMin
SUBSONIC
100Hz10Hz
LPF
X1 X10
RANGE
LPF
250Hz
1KHz
30Hz
50Hz
120Hz
120Hz
35Hz
35Hz
12dB
12dB
0dB
0dB
HPF CH2
CH1
HPF
HPF
LPF
LPF
FULL
FULL
REMOTE
BASS
FREQ BASS LEVEL
BASS
FREQ BASS LEVEL
5KHz500Hz
500Hz50Hz
5KHz500Hz
1) INPUT
Connect preamp signal cables from head unit to RCA input of amplifier.
Minimum level input of 0.2V is essential for correct operation.
2) OUTPUT
Output RCA for signal routing to another amplifier.
3) GAIN
Matches the output voltage of the head unit’s RCA line-outs to the input section.
4) SUBSONIC FILTER (10Hz ~ 100Hz @ 24dB OCTAVE SLOPE)
Control the high pass point for the speaker outputs to eliminate extreme low frequencies.
5) LOW PASS FILTER (30Hz ~ 250Hz @ 24dB OCTAVE SLOPE) : CH1/2
Control the low pass point for the speaker outputs.
6)LOW PASS MULTIPLIER (x1, x10) : CH3/4
Multiplies the low pass frequency by x 1, x 10. The range of the filter in x 10 mode is 500Hz ~ 5KHz.
7)FILTER SELECTOR SWITCH
Sets the filter in either High Pass (HPF), Full Range or Low Pass (LPF) operation.
8) HIGH PASS FILTER (50Hz ~ 1KHz @ 24dB OCTAVE SLOPE) : CH3/4
Control the low pass point for the speaker outputs.
9)HIGH PASS MULTIPLIER (x1, x 10) : CH1/2
Multiplies the high pass frequency by x 1, x 10. The range of the filter in x 10 mode is 500Hz ~ 5KHz.
10) BASS BOOST
Variable bass boost with 0-12 dB @ 35Hz ~ 120Hz.
11) REMOTE LEVEL CONTROL PORT
Used for connecting to external wired remote controller.
12) REMOTE CONTROL (OPTIONAL ITEM)
Turn knob clockwise to increase level and likewise, turn knob counter clockwise to decrease level.
13) POWER & PROTECTION INDICATOR
Power LED, green-lit or blue-lit shows correct operation. Protect LED, Red-lit shows general malfunction,
faulty connection or thermal protection.

GND (GROUND CONNECTION)
For connection to the chassis’ ground. For optimum performance 0 gauge cable is recommended.
REM (REMOTE)
Connect to switched +12V from the head unit.
+12V / B+ (POWER CONNECTION)
For connection to the positive terminal of the battery (+12).
For optimum performance 0 gauge cable is recommended.
+12V(B+), GND, REM
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Installation of the amplifier should be done in the following steps:
1. Ensure that the ground is appropriate, then connect it to the amplifier.
2. Next step is to connect the +12V wire. Ensure all power terminals are used.
This cable has to be fused at the battery for safety precautions.
3. The final step is connecting the switched remote.
CAUTION
Before attempting to make any connections to power supply, input and output connectors,
make sure the amplifier is in OFF state. Check polarity of cables carefully as using reversed
polarity will cause damage to amplifier. And to prevent power loss and overheating of wiring,
always use the recommended wire gauges.
CAUTION
FUSE
POWER INPUT
GND REM SPK BSPK A
SPEAKER OUTPUT
+12V
POWER INPUT
GND
REM
CH4CH3
SPEAKER
OUTPUT CH2CH1
CH4CH3
CH1/2 BRIDGE
CH3/4 BRIDGE
CH2CH1
FUSE
2 ohms Minimum
+12V

+12V ), GND, REM Connection(B+
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Run 12 AWG speaker cables from your speakers to the amplifier’s mounting location
Keep the speaker cables separate from the power cables and and the amplifier’s input cables.
Use grommets where the cables have to penetrate the vehicle chassis.
Connect the speaker wires according to the terminals on each speaker.
Strip 1cm, 3/8" of insulation of the end of each cable and twist the cables strands together tightly.
Make sure there are no stray strands that might touch other cables or terminals and cause short circuit.
Connect the cable ends to the amplifier as shown in the speaker wiring diagram.
We recommend using 12 AWG speaker cables to obtain intended performance.
Keep GROUND of equal length. This drawing is for illustration purpose only.
CAUTION
POWER INPUT
GND
REM
CH4CH3
SPEAKER
OUTPUT CH2CH1
CH4CH3
CH1/2 BRIDGE
CH3/4 BRIDGE
CH2CH1
FUSE
2 ohms Minimum
+12V
FUSE
POWER INPUT
GND REM SPK BSPK A
SPEAKER OUTPUT
+12V
(AA-600.1D)
(AA-75.4)
GROUND
Remote
turn on
12V BATTERY
HEAD UNIT
GROUND
Remote
turn on
12V BATTERY
HEAD UNIT

FUSE
POWER INPUT
GND REM SPK BSPK A
SPEAKER OUTPUT
+12V
Speaker Connection
+
-
Speaker Impedance
1~8 ohms
Minimum impedance is 1 .
The amplifier is not to be Linked / Strapped.
Severe damages may occur if used in such a configuration.
Attempts of link / strap / bridge mode will void the warranty!
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POWER INPUT
GND
REM
CH4CH3
SPEAKER
OUTPUT CH2CH1
CH4CH3
CH1/2 BRIDGE
CH3/4 BRIDGE
CH2CH1
FUSE
2 ohms Minimum
+12V
POWER INPUT
GND
REM
CH4CH3
SPEAKER
OUTPUT CH2CH1
CH4CH3
CH1/2 BRIDGE
CH3/4 BRIDGE
CH2CH1
FUSE
2 ohms Minimum
+12V
POWER INPUT
GND
REM
CH4CH3
SPEAKER
OUTPUT CH2CH1
CH4CH3
CH1/2 BRIDGE
CH3/4 BRIDGE
CH2CH1
FUSE
2 ohms Minimum
+12V
Speaker Connection
2 Channel Bridged
6 Channel Tri Mode
Speaker Impedance
4~8 ohms
CH2-MONO
SUBWOOFER
CH1-MONO
SUBWOOFER
CH4
CH3
CH1
Speaker Impedance
4~8 ohms
CH6-MONO
SUBWOOFER
CH5-MONO
SUBWOOFER
CH4
CH2
Speaker Impedance
2~8 ohms
4 Channel Stereo
CH3
CH1
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
(Model : AA-75.4)
CH2
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Troubleshooting
Assure that the Power LED is on, if so please proceed with step # 3, if not, continue with the steps below;
1. Check the in line fuse (s) on the battery’s positive cable, and replace if needed.
2. Assure that the Ground is properly attached to the vehichle chassis on a clean metal point, tighten or
grind the connection point once again.
3. The amplifiers have high voltage protection. Make sure that the operating voltage is between 8.5V~
16V and voltages above this range will cause the amplifier to go into protect.
Protect LED is on
1. The Protect LEDS will light up under the possible circumstances;
a) The impedance connected is lower than specified rating.
b) Thermal PT can be activated if the impedance is lower than specified rating or if the supplied
voltage is insufficient.
c) Short circuitry, voltage and DC offset.
For short circuitry, check all cables including speaker wires, GND, battery’s positive cable.
For voltage, please check step # 3, for DC offset, make sure that voltage of no more than 4V is
available. Remove the RCA from the input and check if the amplifier is released from protection.
If so, check if the output from the Head unit has a DC of 4V and replace / repair if needed.
Audio output (no sound)
1. Assure that RCA connections from the Head unit and the amplifier are properly connected.
Check the entire cables for damages. Test the RCA inputs for DC volts with the source unit on, and
replace / repair if needed.
2. Check the routing of the cables, fuses and verify that all connections are connected properly.
3. Check if the speakers are functioning properly.
Turn on Thump
1. Disconnect the signal input to the amplifier, then turn it on and off.
a) If the noise is cancelled, then connect a delay turn on module on the REM wire running from
the source unit to the amplifier.
b) Use another 12V source for REM lead to the amplifier. If the noise is cancelled, use a relay
to isolate the amplifier from the turn on thump.
Poor bass response
1. Check that the polarity of the speaker cables are correct. Speakers connected in anti-phase will
cancel out each other, thus the bass response will be absent.
Engine noise
1. Ensure that all signal transferring wires (RCA, speaker cables etc) are kept well isolated from
power and ground wires.
2. Bypass all electrical components between the Head unit and the amplifier.
Connect the Head unit directly to the amplifier’s input. If the noise is eliminated, the unit bypassed
is the one creating the noise.
3. Remove the existing ground wires for all electrical components installed. Ensure that the ground point
is 100% metal which has been grinded and free of rust, paint, impurities etc.
4. Replace the ground cable of OEM battery / alternator and ensure it is grounded properly.
5. Test the battery and alternator load.
Ensure that the vehichle’s electrical system is in a good condition including distributor,
spark plugs / wires, voltage regulators etc.
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Specifications
280W x 1CH
450W x 1CH
600W x 1CH
> 90dB
35Hz~200Hz
0~12dB
25Hz~200Hz (-3dB)
< 0.1%
82%
200mV~8V
256(W) x 55(H) x 230(L)
DC 8.5V~16V
25A x 2
Continuous Power Output @14.4V Input
T.H.D Continuous @ 4 ohm, 1KHz
Dimensions (mm)
Fuse
-RMS power, 4 ohm mono -----------------------------------------------
-RMS power, 2 ohm mono -----------------------------------------------
-RMS power, 1 ohm mono -----------------------------------------------
Signal to Noise Ratio --------------------------------------------------------
Low pass crossover -----------------------------------------------------------
Bass boost @ 45Hz -----------------------------------------------------------
Frequency response ----------------------------------------------------------
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Efficiency @ 4 ohm -----------------------------------------------------------
Input Sensitivity ---------------------------------------------------------------
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Operating Voltage ------------------------------------------------------------
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MODEL CODE AA-600.1D
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Specifications
: 75W x 4CH
: 110W x 4CH
: 220W x 2CH
: >90dB
: 30Hz~250Hz(CH1/2), 50Hz~5KHz(CH3/4)
: 50Hz~5KHz (CH1/2), 50Hz~1KHz(CH3/4)
: 10Hz~100Hz
: 0~12dB
: 35Hz~120Hz
: 10Hz~40KHz (+/- 1dB)
: <0.05%
: 75dB
: Variable 200mV~8V (+/- 5%)
: 256(W)x55(H)x310(L)
: DC 8.5V~16V
: 30A x 2
Continuous Power Output @14.4V Input
T.H.D Continuous @ 4 ohm, 1KHz
Channel Separation
Dimensions (mm)
Fuse
-RMS power, 4 ohms stereo -------------------------
-RMS power, 2 ohms stereo -------------------------
-RMS power, 4 ohms bridged -----------------------
Signal To Noise Ratio ------------------------------------
Low Pass Frequency Crossover -------------------------
High Pass Frequency Crossover ------------------------
Subsonic Filter --------------------------------------------
Bass Boost -------------------------------------------------
Bass Boost Frequency Control --------------------------
Frequency Response -------------------------------------
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Input Sensitivity ------------------------------------------
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Operating Voltage ----------------------------------------
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MODEL CODE AA-75.4
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