Ground Zero Car Specific Series User manual

CAR SPECIFIC SERIES
MONO AMPLIFIER
GZCS A-1.650D
Owner´s Manual
Features
•High-performance class D mono amplifier
•1 ohm stable
•Stereo RCA input
•High-level input with auto-on feature
•Adjustable low pass crossover filter
•Adjustable subsonic filter
•Adjustable bass boost level (@ 50 Hz)
•Adjustable phase shift
•Adjustable input sensitivity
•Turn-on delay
•Thermal protection
•Wired bass level remote control (available separately)
(GZTA Bassremote)

GROUND ZERO GZCS A-1.650D
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Mounting instructions
•As a precaution, it is recommended to disconnect the vehicles battery before mounting the amplifier.
Note: For new vehicles, disconnecting the battery might cause various errors in your vehicle´s electric
system that can be cleared only by authorized service partners of your vehicle´s manufacturer! Please
ask your service partner first before disconnecting the battery!
•The power supply wire (+12 V) has to be protected within max. 20 cm / 8” by a main fuse holder with
a fuse value matching the recommendation for your amplifier
Note: If there is more than one amplifier connected using this power wire, the main fuse value must be
equal to the sum of the recommended fuses of all connected devices. However, make sure the
diameter of your power wire will be enough for the required current!
•If necessary, replace a defective fuse by a fuse with identical quality and value
•Never drill holes to the vehicle´s gas tank, brake lines, to wirings or any other important vehicle parts!
•Never pass wires over sharp edges or vehicle parts due avoid any kind of damage
•Keep the wiring away from the antenna and electronic devices contributing to radio reception
•Lay the power supply wiring always separated from speaker wiring to avoid disturbance
•The amplifier contains a temperature protection circuit that turns the device off in case of overheating.
After a certain cooling time, it will turn on automatically. To avoid heat build-up, enough air supply for
cooling must be provided. Never cover the surface of the amplifier´s heatsink entirely
•The amplifier should NEVER be mounted onto a vibrating part or surface such as a subwoofer
enclosure. This might lead to malfunction due to loosened electrical parts inside the amplifier.
•Some amplifiers offer a high-level input option, however if a pre-amplified output (RCA) is available (at
the head unit), it is strongly recommended to make use of it.
Terms of warranty
The limited warranty for this product is covered by GROUND ZERO´s regional distribution partners and their
terms and conditions. For further information contact your local retailer or distributor.
Recommended wiring
Speaker wires
min 2.5 mm² / 13 AWG
Power supply wires
min 20 mm² / 4 AWG
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Controls & Features
1
Power terminal
+12V To be connected to the positive terminal of the battery
REM To be connected to the remote output of the head unit*
(*not required in high-level input mode)
GND To be connected to the vehicle´s ground
(or directly to the negative terminal of the battery)
2
Fuse(s)
If necessary to replace a defective fuse, it´s strongly recommended to
use a fuse with identical value
3
Speaker terminal
To connect the speaker wires / min 1ohm load
4
Sensitivity control
Controller to adjust the input sensitivity
5
Line input (RCA)
Input sockets to connect RCA wires
Important note: High-level and RCA inputs should
never
be used
simultaneously! This may cause serious damage to the amplifier
6
High-level input
Head units without RCA pre-amplifier output signal can be connected
using the high-level input to connect the speaker output of the head
unit directly.
If used, the amplifier turns on automatically (auto-on feature)
The remote input of the power supply terminal remains unused
Important note: High-level and RCA inputs should
never
be used
simultaneously! This may cause serious damage to the amplifier
7
Phase shift control
To adjust the phase of the speaker (0° to 180°)
8
Low pass filter
To adjust the required crossover point. Frequencies above the selected
crossover point will be filtered (40 Hz to 250 Hz)
9
Subsonic filter
To adjust the required crossover point. Frequencies below the selected
crossover point will be filtered (10 Hz to 40 Hz)
10
Bass boost control
To increase the bass level at 50 Hz up to 12 dB
11
Remote socket
To connect the wired bass level remote control (available separately)
12
Status indication
POWER (green) ok (correct operation)
PROTECT (red) error (protection mode)

GROUND ZERO GZCS A-1.650D
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Speaker wiring – 1 voice coil / speaker
Speaker wiring – 2 voice coils / speakers

GROUND ZERO GZCS A-1.650D
CAR SPECIFIC SERIES
RCA input wiring
High-level input wiring
Specifications
Model
GZCS A-1.650D
Amplifier type
Mono class D
RMS Power @ 4 Ω
CEA Standard CEA-2006-A
1x 250 W (1% THD+N)
RMS Power @ 2 Ω
CEA Standard CEA-2006-A
1x 450 W (1% THD+N)
RMS Power @ 1
Ω
CEA Standard CEA-2006-A
1x 650 W (1% THD+N)
1x 750 W (10% THD+N)
Low pass filter
40 Hz – 250 Hz (12 dB/oct)
Subsonic filter
10 Hz – 40 Hz (12 dB/oct)
Frequency response
10 Hz – 250 Hz
Input sensitivity
200 mV – 4 V
Fuse(s)
2x 30 A
Dimensions
w x h x l
7.28 x 1.85 x 5.98“

GROUND ZERO GZCS A-1.650D
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Trouble shooting guide
Listening to music can be emotional, impressive, relaxing or enjoyable. At that, it doesn´t really
matter what kind of music is the personal favorite, whether it´s Instrumental, Jazz, Electro, Latin,
Classic, Rock or any other music direction. However, audio reproduction quality at each desired
volume is elementary. Some music styles require higher levels while others prefer the soft tones.
.
GROUND ZERO considers all the different wishes of customers during the development of new
products. Along with this, the target is to create the most realistic sound, to transfer the soul of the
music and the intention of the performer. Summarized to one phrase: RESPECT THE MUSIC!
Ground Zero GmbH
Erlenweg 25, 85658 Egmating, Germany
Tel. [phone] Fax -8310
www.ground-zero-audio.com
Symptoms
Check / Cause
Action
No audible sound Does the POW LED turn to green?
Check protection fuse(s) of the amplifier (harness)
Check remote wire connection (RCA input mode)
Check +12 Volt power supply wire connection
Check ground wire connection
Did the PROTECT LED turn to red?
Check for speaker short or amplifier overheating
Device does not
turn on
Power supply of the amplifier?
Check power wire or connections
Remote wire powered? (RCA input
mode)
Check remote wire connection to the head unit
No sound on one
channel
Speaker wiring undamaged?
Check for short circuit or open connections
Input signal on each RCA lead?
Reverse left and right RCA inputs to check the
audio input signal
Device turns off at
medium / high
volume
Load impedance of each speaker
correct?
Check if each speaker load impedance matches
the technical specifications of the amplifier
Status LED turned
on red
Temperature protection circuit active
Decrease head unit´s volume / wait for cooling
Speaker wires short / speaker
damaged
Check speaker / wires and insulate if necessary