EarthQuake T1000W/2 User manual

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TNT Series Amplifiers
Owners Manual
T500W/2
T1000W/2
T2000W/4
T2000WD/1
TD5X
MODELS:
Sound That Will Move You.
Sound That Will Move You.

OurThank You................................................................................
Cautions andAdvisories.................................................................
Signal Sensing Feature..................................................................
Specifications.................................................................................
Adjustments and Installation:
T500W/2 (2-Channel ClassA/B)...............................................
T1000W/2 (2-Channel ClassA/B).............................................
T2000W/4 (4-Channel ClassA/B).............................................
T2000WD/1 (Mono Class D).....................................................
TD5X (Full Range + Mono Class D).........................................
THANK YOU
Thank you for choosing Earthquake Sound’s line of TNT amplifier: the best way to
enhance your
factory mobile audio system. With proper installation and responsible listening, your amplifier(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 (5) YEAR LIMITED
WARRANTY. If you choose to perform your own installation, your warranty will be subject to
limitations.Dealerpoliciesonhandlingwarrantyrequestsmayvaryfromonedealertothenext.
Please read the warranty information in its entirety and use good judgment when making these
vitaldecisions.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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 users to play their music at
moderatelisteninglevels.
3
2
1 - 1 1/2
1
1/2
1/4 or less
8
6
4
97
100
102
105
110
115
90
92
95
THE CHART (ON THE SIDE) SHOWS THE U.S.
GOVERNMENTS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND
HE A LTH AD M INIS T RATION (O S HA)
REGULATIONS WHICH WERE IN EFFECT AT
THE TIME OF THIS PUBLICATION FOR
PERMISSIBLE NOISE EXPOSURE, PER
29CFR1910.95, TABLEG-16.
SOUND LEVEL DBA DURATION IN HOURS
CAUTION:
SIGNAL SENSING FEATURE - AUTO ON/REMOTE ON
This TNT amplifier features the new, improved and more powerful circuitry. Better yet,
Earthquake Sound has added a special AUTO SIGNAL SENSING Feature which allows
installerstoturnontheamplifierwithoutusingtheremotewire.
By simply connecting the RCA or Speaker level inputs to the amplifier, it will turn on
automatically when it senses an audio signal. This feature makes upgrading the sound
system in many of the latest model vehicles easier for installers as it eliminates the need to
connectaremoteturnonwiretotheamplifier.
Beforeyouproceed,pleasenotethefollowing:
!Thisfeaturemaynotbecompatiblewithalllatestmodelvehicles.
!Ifyour vehicleis goingto be parkedfor over4 weeks,then youshould disconnectthe
mainfuseoftheamplifier.
!Besuretofollowtheconnectioninstructionsandillustrationsbelow.
AUTOON
When the switch is on AUTO ON, the amplifier will
automatically detect an incoming signal when the stereo is
turned on. If the amplifier does not detect any signal after 20
minutes,theamplifierwillautomaticallyturnoff.
Theproperpowerand remotewireconnectionwhen usingtheAUTOSIGNALSENSINGis
illustratedbelow.
DONOT connecttheremotewiretotheheadunitasthiswilldamageyoursoundsystem.
RESET
In case the system goes into protection, simply turn off the
audiosource,lowerthevolume and slidetheswitchtoRESET
thenbacktoAUTOONposition.
REMOTEON
WhentheswitchisonREMOTEON,theamplifierreliesonthe
remotewiretodetectthesignalandturntheamplifieronoroff.
NOTE: RCA outputs must be inserted in CH1/2 for the amplifier to detect any incoming
signal.
GND REM
(–)BAT (+)
POWER
X
to battery
to head unit
4-gauge
16-gauge
GND REM
(–)BAT (+)
POWER
4-gauge to battery
16-gauge
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SPECIFICATIONS
Model
T500W/2
T1000W/2
T2000W/4
T2000WD/1
TD5X
Class
A/B
A/B
A/B
D
D
Number of Channels
2
2
4
1 Mono
4 Full Range + 1 Mono
Max Power Output
800 Watts
1400 Watts
2000 Watts
2000 Watts
3000 Watts
Max Power 4-Ohm Bridged
1 x 400
1 x 700
2 x 250
1 x 1000 @ 2Ω
2 x 100 @ 4Ω+
1 x 300 @ 4Ω
Max Power 4-Ohm Stereo
2 x 150
2 x 300
4 x 100
1 x 600 @ 4Ω
4 x 100 @ 4Ω^ +
1 x 600 @ 2Ω
THD @ 4-Ohm
THD @ 2-Ohm
> 0.01%
> 0.05%
> 0.01%
> 0.05%
> 0.01%
> 0.05%
> 0.01%
> 0.016%
> 0.01%
> 0.016%
Channel Separation
> 60 dB
> 60 dB
Crossover Frequency, LPF
Crossover Frequency, HPF
Crossover Frequency, SUB
50 - 250 Hz
50 - 250 Hz
N/A
50 - 250 Hz
50 - 250 Hz
N/A
50 - 250 Hz
50 - 250 Hz
N/A
N/A
N/A
50 - 300 Hz
40 - 400 Hz
40 - 400 Hz
40 - 160 Hz
Bass Boost
0 - 18 dB
0 - 18 dB
0 - 18 dB
0 - 10 dB
N/A
Fuse
1 x 30 Amp
2 x 25 Amp
2 x 20 Amp
2 x 30 Amp
3 x 25 Amp
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
95 dB Below Rated Power
95 dB Below Rated Power
Dimensions (H x W x D)
2-1/4” x 9-3/4” x 9”
2-1/4” x 9-3/4” x 13-5/16”
2-1/4” x 9-3/4” x 13-3/8”
2-1/4” x 9-3/4” x 11”
2-1/4” x 9-3/4” x 16-3/8”
Net Weight
4.25 lbs
6.4 lbs
6.5 lbs
6 lbs
9 lbs
* Dimensions include plugs, terminals and mounting feet.
^ Minimum impedance is 4Ω.
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Please refer to the warranty guidelines provided with the
amplifier.Itisrecommended thatyoukeepacopy ofyoursales
receiptandnoteyourserialnumberhereforfuturereference. SERIAL NUMBER

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T500W/2
Set Xover switch
to FULL
K-10, ten-inch bass tube, in mono
application (4 Ohms minimum)
7.0V
17.0V
4.0V
10.0V
2.5V
5.0V
1V
1V
Thegainknobisnotavolume
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
referto tableforsetting).
MAX INPUT
VOLTAGE
BEFORE
CLIPPING
RCA LEVEL
SPEAKER
LEVEL
250Hz
210Hz170Hz125Hz
90Hz
50Hz
XOVER
KNOB
SETTING
T500W/2
One
30A
fuse
To car chassis / ground
To remote turn on / trigger
To battery positive (+)
Bridgeable Speaker
outputs, minimum
4-Ohms mono.
MODE SELECTOR:
This feature tells the
amplifier to run in
either HIGH PASS,
FULL RANGE or
LOWPASSMODE
LEVELADJUST:
Allows the amplifier to deliver a controlled
maximum sound level into selected
channel(s) when the volume is turned to
max. This acts as a volume limiter for the
system, preventing you from over driving
thespeakers orsubwoofers.
LOWLEVEL INPUTS:
Low level inputs
range of 0.2V to 5V RMS.
This is where the front and
rear RCA outputs from your
head unit or other devices
areinserted.
with a
R C A l i n e
throu g h t o
c a s c a d e
a n o t h e r
amplifier.
N o X o v e r
point.
2-WAY 12dB/Oct
VARIABLE XOVER:
C o n t r o l t h e
corresponding channels
cutoff frequencies. This
feature is disabled when
inFULLRANGE
This information applies to
both HPF and LPF FC6.2 FC6.2
FC6.2 Xover FC6.2 Xover
FC6.2 MidrangeFC6.2 Midrange
AUTO SIGNAL
SENSING:
Please refer to page 3 for
explanation of this
feature.
HIGH LEVEL
INPUT:
Speaker level
inputs with a
range of 0.5V
to17V RMS.
BASSBOOST:
0 - 18dB Bass
Boost for use
w i t h
subwoofers.
AUTO ON REMOTE ONRESET
POWERLED:
When LED is on, it
indicates that the
amplifier is ON and
f u n c t i o n i n g
properly.
PROTECTION(PROT) LED:
IfLEDcomesonthen you have an
issue that requires service. Turn
off the amplifier and call
Earthquake for further assistance.
Seewarranty fordetails.
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T1000W/2
Set Xover switch
to FULL
K-10, ten-inch bass tube, in mono
application (4 Ohms minimum)
Two
25A
fuses
To car chassis / ground
To remote turn on / trigger
To battery positive (+)
Bridgeable Speaker
outputs, minimum
4-Ohms mono.
7.0V
17.0V
4.0V
10.0V
2.5V
5.0V
1V
1V
Thegainknobisnotavolume
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
referto tableforsetting).
MAX INPUT
VOLTAGE
BEFORE
CLIPPING
RCA LEVEL
SPEAKER
LEVEL
XOVER
KNOB
SETTING
T1000W/2 250Hz
210Hz170Hz125Hz
90Hz
50Hz
FC6.2
Tweeter
FC6.2
Tweeter FC6.2 Xover FC6.2 Xover
FC6.2 MidrangeFC6.2 Midrange
AUTO ON REMOTE ONRESET
LOWLEVEL INPUTS:
Low level inputs
range of 0.2V to 5V RMS.
This is where the front and
rear RCA outputs from your
head unit or other devices
areinserted.
with a AUTO SIGNAL
SENSING:
Please refer to page 3 for
explanation of this
feature.
MODE SELECTOR:
This feature tells the
amplifier to run in
either HIGH PASS,
FULL RANGE or
LOWPASSMODE
LEVELADJUST:
Allows the amplifier to deliver a controlled
maximum sound level into selected
channel(s) when the volume is turned to
max. This acts as a volume limiter for the
system, preventing you from over driving
thespeakers orsubwoofers.
R C A l i n e
throu g h t o
c a s c a d e
a n o t h e r
amplifier.
N o X o v e r
point.
2-WAY 12dB/Oct
VARIABLE XOVER:
C o n t r o l t h e
corresponding channels
cutoff frequencies. This
feature is disabled when
inFULLRANGE
This information applies to
both HPF and LPF
HIGH LEVEL
INPUT:
Speaker level
inputs with a
range of 0.5V
to17V RMS.
POWERLED:
When LED is on, it
indicates that the
amplifier is ON and
f u n c t i o n i n g
properly.
PROTECTION(PROT) LED:
IfLEDcomesonthen you have an
issue that requires service. Turn
off the amplifier and call
Earthquake for further assistance.
Seewarranty fordetails.
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BASSBOOST:
0 - 18dB Bass
Boost for use
w i t h
subwoofers.

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T2000W/4
Bridgeable Speaker
outputs, minimum
4-Ohms mono.
Set Xover switch
to FULL
K-10, ten-inch bass tube, in mono
application (4 Ohms minimum)
CH3 CH4
CH3 CH4
CH1 CH2
CH1 CH2
To car chassis / ground
To remote turn on / trigger
To battery positive (+)
Two
20A
fuses
7.0V
17.0V
4.0V
10.0V
2.5V
5.0V
1V
1V
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
referto tableforsetting).
XOVER
KNOB
SETTING
T2000W/4
MAX INPUT
VOLTAGE
BEFORE
CLIPPING
RCA LEVEL
SPEAKER
LEVEL
250Hz
210Hz170Hz125Hz
90Hz
50Hz
FC6.2 Midrange FC6.2 Midrange
FC6.2 Xover FC6.2 Xover
FC6.2
Tweeter
FC6.2
Tweeter
FC6.2 Midrange FC6.2 Midrange
FC6.2 Xover FC6.2 Xover
FC6.2
Tweeter FC6.2 Tweeter
AUTO ON REMOTE ONRESET
LOWLEVEL INPUTS:
Low level inputs
range of 0.2V to 7V RMS.
This is where the front and
rear RCA outputs from your
head unit or other devices
areinserted.
with a AUTO SIGNAL
SENSING:
Please refer to page 3 for
explanation of this
feature.
LEVELADJUST:
Allows the amplifier to deliver a controlled
maximum sound level into selected
channel(s) when the volume is turned to
max. This acts as a volume limiter for the
system, preventing you from over driving
thespeakers orsubwoofers.
MODE SELECTOR:
This feature tells the
amplifier to run in
either HIGH PASS,
FULL RANGE or
LOWPASSMODE
R C A l i n e
throu g h t o
c a s c a d e
a n o t h e r
amplifier.
N o X o v e r
point.
2-WAY 12dB/Oct
VARIABLE XOVER:
C o n t r o l t h e
corresponding channels
cutoff frequencies. This
feature is disabled when
inFULLRANGE
This information applies to
both channels 1/2 and 3/4
HIGH LEVEL
INPUT:
Speaker level
inputs with a
range of 0.5V
to17V RMS.
POWERLED:
When LED is on, it
indicates that the
amplifier is ON and
f u n c t i o n i n g
properly.
PROTECTION(PROT) LED:
IfLEDcomesonthen you have an
issue that requires service. Turn
off the amplifier and call
Earthquake for further assistance.
Seewarranty fordetails.
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BASSBOOST:
0 - 18dB Bass
Boost for use
w i t h
subwoofers.

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T2000WD/1
SUBSONICFILTER:
For the vast majority of
vehicles, peaks or dips
occur at about 40Hz –
around the frequency of
a low bass guitar note.
Use this control to
correctthat peakordip.
PHASESHIFT:
This0-180° phase
shift adjustment is
for reversing the
phase output with
respectto itsinput.
LOWPASSFILTER(LPF):
This 50Hz - 300Hz low-
pass filter blocks unwanted
high frequencies for
cleanerlow-frequencies.
8-gauge
speaker
outputs
REMOTESUB LEVEL:
Allows you to limit the
bass output
from a location of your
choice. Using a screw
mountedremote control.
amplifier’s
Two
30A
fuses
To car chassis / ground
To remote turn on / trigger
To battery positive (+)
Thegainknobisnotavolume
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
referto tableforsetting).
7.0V
17.0V
4.0V
10.0V
2.5V
5.0V
1V
1V
SUB
XOVER
SETTING
MAX INPUT
VOLTAGE
BEFORE
CLIPPING
RCA LEVEL
SPEAKER
LEVEL
300Hz
240Hz210Hz150Hz
70Hz
50Hz
AUTO ON REMOTE ONRESET
AUTO ON REMOTE ONRESET
AUTO ON REMOTE ONRESET
LOWLEVEL INPUTS:
Low level inputs
range of 0.2V to 7V RMS.
This is where the front and
rear RCA outputs from your
head unit or other devices
areinserted.
with a
AUTO SIGNAL
SENSING:
Please refer to
p a g e 3 f o r
explanationof this
feature.
0 - 10dB
BASS
BOOST
CONTROL
POWERLED:
When LED is on, it
indicates that the
amplifier is ON and
f u n c t i o n i n g
properly.
PROTECTION(PROT) LED:
IfLEDcomesonthen you have an
issue that requires service. Turn
off the amplifier and call
Earthquake for further assistance.
Seewarranty fordetails.
LEVELADJUST:
Allows the amplifier to deliver a
controlled maximum sound level into
selected channel(s) when the volume
is turned to max. This acts as a
volume limiter for the system,
preventing you from over driving the
speakersor subwoofers.
R C A l i n e
throu g h t o
c a s c a d e
a n o t h e r
amplifier.
N o X o v e r
point.
HIGH LEVEL
INPUT:
Speaker level
inputs with a
range of 0.5V
to17V RMS.
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OUTPUT
CH2+
CH2-
CH2+ CH4+ CH5-
CH2- CH4- CH5+
CH2- CH4-
FRONT
BRIDGED BRIDGED
CH1-
CH1+
CH1- CH3-
CH1+ CH3+
CH1+
CH3+
SUB
-
+
CH4+
CH4-
REAR
CH3-
CH3+
FC6.2 Mid-Range
FC6.2 XoverFC6.2 Xover
FC6.2
Tweeter FC6.2 Tweeter
FC6.2 Mid-Range
Focus EQ-693 Focus EQ-693 The Sub Channel WillAccept
2 or 4-Ohm Subwoofers
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TD5X
To car chassis / ground
To remote turn on / trigger
To battery positive (+)
Three
25A
fuses
Bridgeable speaker outputs,
minimum 4-Ohms, plus
subwoofer connection.
FUSESGND REMOTE
POWER
OUTPUT
+12V CH2+
CH2-
CH2- CH4-
FRONT
BRIDGED BRIDGED
CH1-
CH1+
CH1+
CH3+
SUB
-
+
CH4+
CH4-
REAR
CH3-
CH3+
25A 25A 25A
PROT
PWR
SUB INPUT:
This is your
s u b w o o f e r
channel where
the sub RCA
outputs from
your head unit
areinserted.
INPUTSELECTOR:
This tells the amp to play all channels even if only one pair of
RCAs is connected. EXAMPLE: If the head unit only has one
pair of RCA outputs then you must plug them into the CH1/2
connections and set the switch to 2. This tells the amp that you
are using one set of RCAs and it needs to play all five channels
regardless.If youhavefourRCAs,thensetitto 4andsoon.
CH3/4
FULL LOW HIGH MIN MAX
LEVEL
400Hz40Hz
XOVER
Set Xover switch to FULL (full range)
Set Xover to desired setting and set Mode
switch to HIGH (high-pass). Level
adjustment should be dialed in by ear. Keep
it at MIN and slowly work your way up.
CH1/2
FULL LOW HIGH MIN MAX
LEVEL
400Hz40Hz
XOVER
TD5X 40Hz 280Hz
100Hz 180Hz 400Hz360Hz
SUB
XOVER
SETTING
7.0V 4.0V 2.5V 1V
MAX INPUT
VOLTAGE
BEFORE
CLIPPING
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
stageofthe ampwillcausedamage tothe
amplifier(please refertotableforsetting). RCA LEVEL
POWER(PWR) LED:
When LED is on, it indicates that the
amplifieris ONandfunctioningproperly.
PROTECTION(PROT) LED:
IfLEDcomes onthenyouhavean issuethatrequires
service.Turnoff theamplifier andcallEarthquake for
furtherassistance. Seewarrantyfordetails.
SUBXOVER:
The
Xover provides
control over the
device cutoff
frequency.
0-18dB/Oct
REMOTE
SUB
LEVEL:
Allows you to
adjust
bass output
i n t e n s i t y
remotely.
amps
LOW INPUTS:
These are CH1/2(FRONT)
& 3/4(REAR) low inputs
with a range of 0.2V to
7V RMS. This is where
the front and rear RCA
outputsfromyourhead
unitare inserted.
R
LL
R R
L
GAIN
HP LPFR
XOVER GAIN XOVER
542
AUTO ON REMOTE ON
RESET
CHANNEL 1/2 SIGNAL FLOW
CHANNEL 3/4 SIGNAL FLOWMONO CHANNEL 5 SIGNAL FLOW
40
MIN MAX 160
REMOTE
SUBWOOFER CONTROL CHANNEL 1/2 CONTROL CHANNEL 3/4 CONTROL
INPUT SELECTOR
HP LPFR
40
MIN MAX 400
GAIN XOVER
40
MIN MAX 400
2
1
4
3
MODE MODE
MODE SELECTOR:
This feature tells the
amplifier to run in
either HIGH PASS,
FULL RANGE or
LOWPASSMODE
LEVEL ADJUST:
Control the max output of
each channel. The LEVEL
controls its respective
channel regardless how
manyinputs inuse.
VARIABLE XOVER:
C o n t r o l t h e
corresponding channels'
cutoff frequencies. This
feature is disabled when
inFULLRANGE.
This information applies to
both channels 1/2 and 3/4
LEVELADJUST:
Allows the amplifier to deliver a
controlled maximum sound
level into selected channel(s)
when the volume is turned to
max. This acts as a volume
limiter for the system,
preventing you from over
driving the speakers or
subwoofers.
AUTO SIGNAL
SENSING:
Please refer to
p a g e 3 f o r
explanationof this
feature.
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