EarthQuake PH800W/2 User manual

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The Sound That Will Move You.
EARTHQUAKE SOUND
MODELS:
PH800W/2
PH1000W/2
PH2200W/4
PH2000W/D1
PH2000W/D1.1
PH5000W/D1
PH10000W/D1
PH20000W/D1
PowerHouse Series Amplifiers
Owners Manual
Sound That Will Move You.

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Earthquake Amplifiers are capable of generating high sound pressure
levels. You should exercise caution when operating these amplifier
systems. Long term exposures to high levels of sound pressure will cause
permanent damage to your hearing. Sound pressure levels exceeding 85dB can be
dangerous with constant exposure. Set your audio system to a comfortable loudness
level. Earthquake Sound Corporation does not assume liability for damages resulting
from the direct use of Earthquake amplifiers or other Earthquake products , and urges
userstoplaytheirmusicatmoderatelisteninglevels.
CAUTION:
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THANKYOU
Thank you for choosing Earthquake Sound’s high-end line of PowerHouse amplifiers for
superiorenhancementof yourmobile audiosystem. Withproper installationandresponsible
listening,youramplifier(s)willgiveyouyearsofnearperfectsoundreproduction.
We strongly recommend you to have your new amplifier(s) installed by an authorized
Earthquake Sound dealer: Installation professionals employed by your dealer have the
correct tools and knowledge to install your amplifier(s) neatly and successfully. Also, when
your new products are installed by an authorized dealer, your product will include a FIVE
YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY (1-Year for Digital models excluding PH2000W/D1 and
PH2000W/D1.1).Ifyouchoosetoperformyourowninstallation, yourwarrantywillbesubject
to limitations. Dealer policies on handling warranty requests may vary from one dealer to the
next. Please read the warranty information in its entirety and use good judgment when
makingthesevitaldecisions.
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Five (5) year limited warranty; PH800W/2, PH1000W/2, PH2200W/4, PH2000W/D and
PH2000W/D1.1:
Earthquake warrants the original purchaser that all Factory Sealed NewAudio Products
be free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal and proper use, for a
periodof five(5)years fromthe dateof purchase(as shownonthe originalbill ofsalewith
serial number affixed/written on it). The five (5) year limited warranty period is valid
only if the product was purchased from and properly installed by an authorized
Earthquake Sound dealer/installer, and the warranty registration card is properly
completedandmailedtoEarthquakeSoundCorporation.
!Products that were purchased from non-authorized dealers are not covered by
warranty.
!If the product was not installed by an authorized dealer, then only a ninety (90)
daywarrantyperiodapplies.
!Open box, B-stock and DEMO products have only thirty (30) day warranty from
thedateofpurchase.
(A) Five (5) year limited warranty plan coverage guidelines:
!First year: Earthquake pays for labor, parts, and ground freight (only in US mainland,
notincludingAlaskaandHawaii)backtocustomer.
!Second,third,fourth&fifthyear:Earthquakepayslaboronly.Customermustpayfor
parts,re-packing(ifneeded) andfreightbothways.
!Earthquake agrees to repair or replace - at our option - all such defective
products/parts.
(B) Warning:
Products (sent in for repair) that are tested by Earthquake technicians and deemed to
haveno problem(s)willnotbe coveredby thefive(5)year limitedwarranty.Customerwill
bechargedaminimumof one(1)hour oflabor(ongoing rates)plusshippingandhandling
charges.
(C) Warranty Limitations:
!Defective products/parts have not been altered or repaired by other than an
Earthquakefactoryapprovedtechnician.
!Products/parts are not subjected to negligence, improper use, or accident, damaged
by improper line voltage, used with incompatible products, or have its serial number or
anypartofit altered,defacedorremoved,orhavebeenusedinanywaythatiscontrary
toEarthquake'swritteninstructions.
!Damages to speaker cabinet and cabinet finish due to misuse, abuse, or use of
improperuseofcleaningmaterials/methods.
!Bent speaker frame, broken speaker connectors, holes in speaker cone, surround &
dustcap,burntspeakervoicecoil.
!Fading, deterioration of speaker components and finish due to improper exposure to
elements.
!Bentamplifier casing,damaged finishonthe casingdue toabuse, misuse,or improper
useofcleaningmaterial.
!BurnttracersonPCB.
!Product/partdamagedduetopoorpackagingorabusiveshippingconditions.
!Subsequentdamagetootherproducts.
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Cautions and Advisories
Warranty
Specifications
PH800W/2
PH1000W/2
PH2200W/4
PH2000W/D1
PH2000W/D1.1
PH5000W/D1
PH10000W/D1
Installation Example
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Please keep this warranty information in your
files for future reference if necessary. It is
recommended that you stick your serial number
hereforfuturereference.
SERIAL NUMBER
SPECIFICATIONS
Model Channels PH800W/2 PH1000W/2 PH2200W/4 PH2000W/D1 PH5000W/D1 PH10000W/D1 PH2000W/D1.1
2 2
4
1 (MONO) 1 (MONO) 1 (MONO) 1 (MONO)
Max Power
800
1000 1400 1400 1400 5000 5000
Power 4-Ohm Bridged Power
2-Ohm Bridged Power
4-Ohm Stereo
1 x 400 1 x 500 2 x 500
2 x 200 2 x 250 4 x 250
1 x 1000
1 x 700
1 x 3000 1 x 3000
2 x 105 2 x 145
4 x 130 1 x 500 1 x 450 1 x 860
PH20000WD 220000 1 x 20,000 2 x 3000
1 x 900
Power 1-Ohm
N/A N/A N/A N/A
1 x 1000 1 x 5000 1 x 5000
N/A
MONO MONO MONO MONO
6000
Dimensions (HxWxL)
2.375" x 10.125" x 8.5"
2.375" x 10.125" x 10.375" 2.375" x 10.125" x 13.375"
2.375" x 10.125" x 12" 2.375" x 10.125" x 12" 2.375" x 10.125" x 15"
2.375" x 10.125" x 16.5"
4.5" x 12" x 28.625"
Weight
13.5
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A warranty claim will not be valid if the warranty registration card is not properly filled and
returnedtoEarthquakewithacopyofthepurchasereceipt.
(E) Service Request:
To receive product(s) service, contact Earthquake service department at [phone]
and request an RMA (Return Material Authorization) number. Items shipped without a
valid RMAnumber will be refused. Make sure you provide us with your complete/correct
shipping address (NO P.O. Box), a valid phone number and a brief description of the
problemyouareexperiencingwiththeproduct(s).Inmostcases,ourtechniciansmightbe
able to resolve the problem over the phone, thus eliminating the need to ship the
product(s).
(F) Shipping Instructions:
Product(s) must be packaged in its original protective box(es) to minimize transport
damage, otherwise a re-packing charge may apply. Shipper claims regarding items
damagedintransitmustbepresentedtocarrier.EarthquakeSoundCorporation reserves
the right to refuse products that are improperly packed. Copy of original purchase receipt
mustaccompanyproduct(s)beingreturnedforservice.Weencourageyoutoincludewith
thepackageawrittendescriptionoftheproblem.
Ship product to: Earthquake Sound Corp.
2727 Mc Cone Avenue. Hayward, CA94545
Phone: [phone]
You are responsible for the cost of shipping and insurance for the product(s). Please be
suretowritetheRMAnumberoneverybox.
(G) Disputes Resolution:
All disputes - between client(s) and Earthquake Sound Corporation - resulting from the
five (5) year limited warranty policy must be resolved according to the laws & regulations
ofthecountyofAlameda,California.
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*** ALL MEASUREMENTSARE MADE USING RESISTIVE LOAD ***
*** ALL POWER RATINGS ARE PEAK POWER ***
SIGNAL SENSOR
This new feature allows you to eliminate the use of a remote wire to turn on your amplifier.
!Whenin“AUTOON”mode,theamplifier will automaticallydetectanincomingsignal once thestereoisturnedon. If
theamplifierdoesnotdetectasignalwithin20minutes,itwillautomaticallyshutsdown.
!Whenin“REMOTEON”mode,theamplifierreliesontheremotewiretodetectasignal.
NOTE:TheRCAoutputsmustbeinsertedinCH1/2fortheamplifiertodetectanyincomingsignal.
NOTE: In some cases when the amplifier is on “AUTO ON” mode, if your system generates noise through the RCAwire
and therefore waking up the amplifier, you may want to switch your amplifier installation to the “REMOTE ON”
mode(mustusetheturnonwire).
NOTE: For warranty guidelines on the PH5000W/D1, PH10000W/D1 and
PH20000W/D,pleaserefertotheoneprovidedintheproductpackaging.

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PH800W/2
REM
POWER
Born In The USA
FUSE
CH2
GNDBAT
CH1 MONO
SPEAKER
Output
Bypass
2
Gain
Power
Rca level input
Speaker
Level
Input
1
2
1
1-
1+
2-
2+
Bypass
Protect
20Hz
Filter
Setting
Crossover
Frequency
5kHz
Crossed RCA level
outputs, can be used
to feed other amplifiers
in the system.
To car chassis / ground
To remote turn on / trigger
20A Fuse
Speaker Outputs
Minimum 4 Ohm Mono
To battery (+)
The gain knob is not a volume control.
It is designed to match the input level
of the amp to the output level of the
source unit. Over driving -clipping- the
input stage of the amp will cause
damage to the amplifier (Please refer
totableforsettings).
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VTEK-MC5 Midrange VTEK-MC5 Midrange
VTEK-MC5
Tweeter
VTEK-MC5
Tweeter

PH1000W/2
30A Fuse
Speaker Outputs
Minimum 4 Ohm Mono
The gain knob is not a volume control.
It is designed to match the input level
of the amp to the output level of the
source unit. Over driving -clipping- the
input stage of the amp will cause
damage to the amplifier (Please refer
totableforsettings).
POWER
Born In The USA
FUSE
CH2CH1 MONO
SPEAKER
Crossed RCA level
outputs, can be used
to feed other amplifiers
in the system.
3-way switch feeds RCA
outputs a low-pass full-
range or high pass signal.
Set Xover knob to
Minimum (20Hz), &
set Xover switch to
Full Range
The PH1000W/2 is designed to
operate in stereo or mono mode. When
used in stereo applications, a minimum
load of 2 ohms per channel is required.
The PH1000W/2 is designed to
operate in mono mode. When
bridging the two channels, a
minimum load of 4-ohms is
required.
RCA level inputs, with
a range of 0.2V to 5V.
RMS.
+18dB boost @ 45Hz
designed to shape/
boost the response
curve in a low-pass
mode application.
+12dB boost @
12kHz essential
boost for high-pass
amplifier applications
3-way switch
runs the amp
in low-pass,
full-range or
high-pass
mode.
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REM GNDBAT
To car chassis / ground
To remote turn on / trigger
To battery (+)
FC6.2
Tweeter
FC6.2
Tweeter
FC6.2 Midrange FC6.2 Midrange

PH2200W/4
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Signal Sensor:
Remote ON/Auto
ON feature (see
page 5).
Two 30A Fuses
Speaker
Outputs
Minimum
4 Ohm
Mono
The gain knob is not a volume control.
It is designed to match the input level
of the amp to the output level of the
source unit. Over driving -clipping- the
input stage of the amp will cause
damage to the amplifier (Please refer
totableforsettings).
3-way switch feeds, RCA outputs
3/4 a full range, high-pass or low-
pass signal.
3-way for each block
runs CH1/2 or CH3/4 in low
-pass, full-range or high-
pass mode.
switch
Tonal controls CH3/4:
+ 12dB boost @ 12kHz
+ 18dB boost @ 45Hz
Four RCA level inputs
with a range of 0.2V to
5V. RMS.
Set Xover knob to
Minimum (20Hz), &
set Xover switch to
by-pass, (full-range)
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To car chassis / ground
To remote turn on / trigger
To battery (+)
POWER
REMGND BAT
Remote ON Auto ON
Four RCA level inputs
crossed outputs, can be
used to feed other
amplifiers in the system
FC6.2 Midrange
FC6.2 Midrange
FC6.2 Midrange
FC6.2 Midrange
FC6.2
Tweeter
FC6.2
Tweeter
FC6.2
Tweeter
FC6.2
Tweeter

PH2000W/ 1D
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Variable 10dB boost at 40Hz.
Perfect tool for high SPL scores.
Full time low-pass variable filter
12dB/Oct slope, range from 50
to 300Hz
Through output feeds other
amplifiers in the audio system.
NOT EFFECTED BY THE LOW-
PASS FILTER.
The gain knob is not a volume control.
It is designed to match the input level
of the amp to the output level of the
source unit. Over driving -clipping- the
input stage of the amp will cause
damage to the amplifier (Please refer
totableforsettings).
Beforeyouinstalltheamp,takenoteofthefollowing:
#1. You have to confirm that your power supply can
deliver spontaneous power to the amplifier when
neededtopropeltheload.
#2. Bullet-proof ground: the ground cable must be 4-
gauge minimum, it should be very short, and well
groundedtothechassis.
Three 25A Fuses
* Test the alternator output. Factory alternators will produce 60-80 amperes at best. Wear and
heat will reduce the output by 40%.
* Alternator ground (-) must be reinforced, use 4-gauge cable instead of the factory 8-gauge.
* Alternator positive (+) to battery (+) must be reinforced. Use 4-gauge cables.
* Check your battery condition. Batteries degrade after a while.
* Battery (+) to amplifier (+) must be a 4-gauge cable.
* Ground amplifier to chassis using 4-gauge cable, keep the cable short (Maximum 2-feet).
* Use 1 farad capacitor to compensate for surges in demand.
* We recommend the use of one (1) auxiliary battery.
USE THREE 25-
AMPERE FUSES
TO PROTECT THE
AMPLIFIER
Two Single 4-Ohm Subwoofers @ 2-Ohm
Two Dual 4-Ohm Subwoofers @ 1-Ohm
THIS CONFIGURATION
IS FOR USE WITH
PH2000W/D11 1-Ohm
AMPLIFIER ONLY
PH2000W/ 1.1D
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POWER
To car chassis / ground
To remote turn on / trigger
To battery (+)
REM GNDBAT

PH5000W/ 1D
REM GND BAT
The gain knob is not a volume control.
It is designed to match the input level
of the amp to the output level of the
source unit. Over driving -clipping- the
input stage of the amp will cause
damage to the amplifier (Please refer
totableforsettings).
• Test the alternator output. Factory alternator will produce 60 to 80 amperes at best. Wear and heat
willreducetheoutputby40%.
•Alternatorground(-)mustbereinforced,use4-gaugecableinsteadofthefactory8-gauge.
•Alternatorpositive(+)tobattery(+)mustbereinforced.Use4-gaugecables.
•Checkyourbatterycondition.Batteriesdegradeafterawhile.
•Battery(+)toamplifier(+),mustbea4-gaugecable.
•Groundamplifiertochassisusing4-gaugecable,keepthecableshort(maximum2-feet).
•Use1faradcapacitortocompensateforsurgesindemand.
•Werecommendtheuseofone(1)auxiliarybattery.
To car chassis / ground
To remote turn on / trigger
To battery (+)
One Subwoofer
Two Subwoofers
For best performance, set the
crossover knob to 200Hz (max).
Set the gain to minimum, and
slowly raise the gain. In general,
an ideal gain setting ranges
between the 9 to 10 O' Clock
position
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DO NOT SOLDER THE TIP OF THE POWER
CABLE (+&-). IT REDUCES THE CONTACT
SURFACE BETWEEN THE CABLE AND THE
INSIDE OF THE TERMINAL. WHEN
TIGHTENINGTHESCREW,ARAWCABLE(NO
SOLDER) EXPANDS INSIDE THE TERMINAL
CREATING LARGER CONTACT SURFACE;
THUSELIMINATINGHOTJUNCTIONS.
FUSE RATING SHOULD BE
NO LESS THAN 120AMPERES
SIGNAL SENSOR: This feature allows you to
eliminate the use of a remote wire to turn on your
amplifier. In AUTO mode the amp will
automaticallydetectanincoming signalwhenthe
stereo is turned on. If the amplifier does not
detect a signal within 20min. it will automatically
shutdown.When inREMOTE modetheamplifier
reliesontheremotewiretodetectasignal.
Auto On Remote On

PH10000W/ 1D
The gain knob is not a volume control.
It is designed to match the input level
of the amp to the output level of the
source unit. Over driving -clipping- the
input stage of the amp will cause
damage to the amplifier (Please refer
totableforsettings).
DO NOT SOLDER THE TIP OF THE POWER
CABLE (+&-). IT REDUCES THE CONTACT
SURFACE BETWEEN THE CABLE AND THE
INSIDE OF THE TERMINAL. WHEN
TIGHTENINGTHESCREW,ARAWCABLE(NO
SOLDER) EXPANDS INSIDE THE TERMINAL
CREATING LARGER CONTACT SURFACE;
THUSELIMINATINGHOTJUNCTIONS.
To car chassis / ground
To remote turn on / triggerSpeaker output
To battery (+)
REM GND BAT
"RCA level" audio signal needed to clip the input stage (bass boost at minimum)
"RCA level" audio signal needed to clip the input stage (bass boost at maximum)
"SPEAKER level" audio signal needed to clip the input stage (bass boost at minimum)
"SPEAKER level" audio signal needed to clip the input stage (bass boost at maximum)
High Level
speaker input RCA, Low
Level input RCA, Low Level out
This switch will reverse the phase of PH10000's
output with respect to its input. Although the position
that yields the most upper bass is technically correct,
you may choose the position that better suits your
needs.
Peaks or dips occur at about 40Hz —
around the frequency of a low bass
guitar note. Use this control
to correct that peak or dip.
The low-pass filter,
blocks unwanted high
frequencies to allow
cleaner low-frequencies.
This switch will line
match the voltage of your
head unit, which will
deliver high sound quality
and performance.
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FUSE RATING SHOULD BE
NO LESS THAN 120AMPERES
PER AMPLIFIER

2 Ohms Minimum
10000 watts rated output
Master Amplifier
Audio signal
Slave Amplifier
Phase
Shift
0 180
Phase
Shift
0 180
Head Unit / audio source
REM GND BAT
REM GND BAT
• Set master amp to 0 • Set slave amp phase to 180 • Set gains equal on both master & slave amplifiers • Set th bass boosts and filters equal on both amps
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Installation Example
REM
POWER
GND BAT
PH10000W/ 1 - LinkingD
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