HELIX B Five User manual

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Dear
Customer,
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congratulations
on
your
purchase
of
this
high
power
HELIX
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B
FIVE
amplifier.
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Developed
and
designed
with
state-of-the-art
technology
it
highlights
excellent
manufacturing
and
best
quality
and
sets
new
standards
with
an
excellent
price/performance
ratio.
The
HELIX
B
FIVE
features
a
4-channel
section
with
an
integrated,
variable
active
highpass
frequency
crossover
for
channel1
and
2
and
an
active
crossover
with
highpass,
lowpass
and
bandpass
for
channel
3
and
4.
The
amplifier
can
be
bridged
for
more
connecting
options.
Channel
5
is
a
digital
mono
bass
channel
with
an
integra-
ted,
variable
active
crossover
for
lowpass
and
bass
boost.
We
wish
you
many
hours
of
enjoyment
with
your
new
HELIX
amplifier.
Yours
AUDIOTEC
FISCHER
Team
General
installation
instructions
for
HELIX
amplifiers
To
find
out
how
HELIX
amplifiers
work
best
for
you,
read
this
manual
carefully
and
follow
the
instructions
for
instal-
lation.
We
guarantee
that
this
product
has
been
checked
for
proper
functioning
before
shipping.
Before
you
start
installation,
disconnect
the
car
battery
at
the
minus
pole.
We
would
urge
you
to
have
the
installation
work
carried
out
by
a
specialist
as
verification
of
correct
installation
and
connection
of
the
unit
is
a
prerequisite
for
warranty
cover
of
the
HELIX
amplifier.
Install
your
amplifier
at
a
dry
location
where
there
is
suffi-
cient
air
circulation
to
ensure
adequate
cooling
of
the
equipment.
For
safety
reasons,
the
amplifier
must
be
secu-
red
in
a
professional
manner.
This
is
performed
by
means
of
four
fixing
screws
screwed
into
a
mounting
surface
offering
sufficient
retention
and
stability.
Before
drilling
the
holes
for
the
screws,
carefully
examine
the
area
around
the
installation
position
and
make
sure
that
there
are
no
electrical
cables
or
components,
hydrau-
lic
brake
lines
or
any
part
of
the
petrol
tank
located
behind
the
mounting
surface
-
otherwise
these
could
be
dama-
ged.
You
should
be
aware
of
the
fact
that
such
components
may
also
be
concealed
in
the
double-skin
trim
panels/mouldings.
General
instruction
for
connecting
the
amplifiers
The
HELIX
amplifiers
may
only
be
installed
in
motor
vehi-
cles
which
have
a
12
Volt
minus
pole
connected
to
the
chassis
ground.
Any
other
system
could
cause
damage
to
the
amplifier
and
the
electrical
system
of
the
vehicle.
The
plus
cable
from
the
battery
for
the
complete
system
should
be
provided
with
a
main
fuse
at
a
distance
of
max.
30
em
from
the
battery.
The
value
of
the
fuse
is
calculated
from
the
maximum
total
current
input
of
the
car
audio
system.
Install
the
cabling
in
a
manner
which
precludes
any
danger
of
the
leads
being
exposed
to
shear,
crushing
or
rupture
forces.
If
there
are
sharp
edges
in
the
vicinity
(e.g.
holes
in
the
body-
work)
all
cables
must
be
cushioned
and
protected
to
prevent
fraying.
Never
lay
the
power
supply
cables
adjacent
to
leads
and
lines
connecting
other
vehicle
equipment
(fan
motors,
fire
detection
modules,
gas
lines
etc.).
In
order
to
ensure
safe
installation,
use
only
high-quality
con-
nections
and
materials.
Ask
your
dealer
for
high
quality
acces-
sories.
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10
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Power
/Protect
LED
4
Connecting
the
battery
cable
2
Connecting
the
ground
cable
5
Fuses
3
Connecting
the
remote
lead
6
Speaker
terminals
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7
Signal
inputs
channel1
to
4
8
Highlevel
speaker
input
9
Input
signal
mode
switch
®
10
Level
control
for
input
sensitivity
channel1
and
2
11
Bass-Boost
level
control
channel1
and
2
12
Switch
for
fullrange
-
highpass
channel
1
and
2
13
Frequency
control
for
highpass
channel1
and
2
14
level
control
for
input
sensitivity
channel
3
and
4
15
Bass-Boost
level
control
for
channel
3
and
4
16
Switch
for
fullrange
-
highpass
-
lowpass
I
bandpass
channel
3
and
4
17
Frequency
control
for
highpass
channel
3
and
4
18
Frequency
control
for
lowpass
channel
3
and
4
19
Frequency
control
for
low
pass
channel
5
20
Bass-Boost
level
control
channel
5
21
Level
control
for
input
sensitivity
channel
5
22
Signal
inputs
channel
5

1
Power/Protect
LED
The
Power/Protect
LED
indicates
the
operating
state
of
the
amplifier.
A
green
LED
shows
that
the
amplifier
is
ready
for
operation.
A
red
LED
indicates
that
a
malfunction
has
occurred.
A
malfunction
may
have
different
causes
as
the
HELIX
B
FIVE
is
equipped
with
different
protective
circuits.
These
protections
shut
off
the
amplifier
in
case
of
overheating:
over-
and
undervoltage,
short-circuit
on
loudspeakers,
low
impedance
and
false
connection.
Please
check
for
connecting
failures
such
as
shoL-
circuits,
wrong
connections,
wrong
adjustments
and
ovei·-
temperature.
If
the
amplifier
does
not
turn
on
it
is
defect
and
has
to
be
send
to
your
local
authorized
dealer
for
repair
service.
A
detailed
description
of
the
malfunction
and
the
purchase
receipt
has
to
be
attached.
2
Connecting
the
ground
cable
The
ground
cable
should
be
connected
to
a
central
ground
reference
point
(this
is
located
where
the
negative
terminal
of
the
battery
is
grounded
at
the
metal
body
of
the
vehicle),
or
to
a
bright
bare-metal
location
on
the
vehicle
chassis,
i.e.
an
area
which
has
been
cleaned
of
all
paint
residues.
Recommended
cross
section:
min.
25
mm
2.
3
Connecting
the
remote
lead
The
remote
lead
should
be
connected
to
the
automatic
antenna
(aerial
positive)
output
of
the
head
unit
(radio).
This
is
only
activated
if
the
head
unit
is
switched
ON.
Thus
the
amplifier
is
switched
on
and
off
with
the
head
unit.
4
Connecting
the
battery
cable
Connect
the
+
12
V
power
cable
to
the
positive
terminal
of
the
battery.
Recommended
cross
section:
min.
25
mm
2•
5
Fuses
The
input
fuses
are
connected
in
parallel
and
provide
protection
against
an
internal
equipment
fault,
i.e.
the
system
must
be
additionally
protected
by
a
further
line
fuse
located
in
the
vicinity
of
the
battery
(max.
distance
from
battery:
30
em
I
12").
The
fuse
value
for
the
HELIX
B
FIVE
is
3x
30
Amperes.
6
Speaker
terminals
To
connect
the
speaker
cables.
See
figures
on
page
13.
Never
connect
the
loudspeaker
cables
with
the
car
chassis
ground.
It
damages
your
amplifier.
Ensure
tl1at
the
loudspeaker
systems
are
correctly
connected
(phase),
i.e.
plus
to
plus
and
minus
to
minus.
Exchanging
plus
and
minus
causes
a
total
loss
of
bass
reproduction.
The
plus
pole
is
indicated
on
most
speakers.
The
impedance
per
channel
should
not
be
lower
than
2
Ohms.
In
this
case
the
protection
electronics
shut
down
the
amplifier.
7
&
22
Signal
inputs
The
HELIX
B
FIVE
is
equipped
with
6
RCA
inputs.
They
can
be
connected
with
the
pre-amplifier
outputs
I
line
outputs
of
the
control
device
(head
unit,
processor
etc.).
Please
consider
that
a
sum
signal
for
the
5th
channel
is
formed
by
the
last
two
signal
inputs
(channel
5
,L"
and
,R").
8
Highlevel
speaker
input
Tt1e
HELIX
B
FIVE
is
equipped
with
four
extra
highlevel
speaker
inputs.
They
can
be
directly
connected
to
the
speaker
outputs
of
the
head
unit.
We
recommend
to
operate
the
highlevel
input
only
with
the
enclosed
connecting
cable
or
with
a
HELIX
wire
harness
(optional)
to
avoid
wrong
connections
or
damage
of
the
connector.
9
Input
signal
mode
switch
2-channel
-
4-channel
-
5-channel
mode
2-channel
mode:
When
head
units
with
one
stereo
output
are
operated,
all
amplifier
channels
are
supplied
with
this
signal.
This
means,
that
only
the
first
and
second
RCA
I
highlevel
input
must
be
connected.
In
this
mode
the
channel
1
input
signal
is
relayed
parallel
to
channel
3
and
channel
2
is
relayed
parallel
to
channel
4.
For
channel
5
(subwoofer
output)
a
sum
signal
is
formed
by
the
channel
1
and
channel
2
input
signaJs..
11

12
Please consider that the fader- and balance control of the
head unit have the same effect on channels 3 and 4 as on
channels 1 and 2.
4-channel mode: When operating headunits with two
stereo outputs, all four speaker outputs are supplied with
the corresponding input signal. Channel 5 (subwoofer
output) is supplied by a sum signal of the 4 input signals.
5-channel mode: In this mode all RCA inputs must be
connected (all five channels). As channel 5 has a stereo
input, both should be used. In case only one input is con-
nected, the sensitivity must be adjusted.
When using the high level inputs in the 5 channel mode, the
5th RCA channel must be connected.
1 0, 14 & 21 level control for input sensitivity
channels 1 to 5
These controls can be used to match the input sensitivity
of the individual channels to the output voltage of the
connected head unit. These controls are not volume
controls and are solely intended for the purpose of
sensitivity trimming. The control range extends from
0,2 to 6 volts.
Control 1 0: To adjust channel1 and 2.
Control 14: To adjust channel 3 and 4.
Control 21: To channel 5.
11, 15 & 20 Bass-Boost evel control channels 1 to 5
To raise the bass signal from 0 to 18 dB at 45 Hz.
dB
20 30 45 100 200 300 500
OdB 18dB
12 Switch for fullrange - highpass channel 1 and 2
To set the integrated, active crossover on highpass or
full range.
When the switch is set on HPF (highpass), the exact
crossover frequency for highpass can be adjusted with
control13.
In position FULL (fullrange) the internal frequency
crossover is not active.
It is not possible to adjust a lowpass filter for channels
1 and 2, as these channels were optimized to operate
tweeters as long as the switch is in position HPF.
13 Frequency control for highpass channel 1 and 2
To adjust the crossover frequency from 15 Hz to 4000 Hz.
This control is not active before switch 12 is set on HPF
(highpass filter).
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50 100 200
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15Hz
4kHz
16 Switch for highpass - full range - lowpass I bandpass
channel 3 and 4
To set the integrated active crossover on highpass,
fullrange or lowpass I bandpass.
When the switch is set on HPF (highpass), the exact
crossover frequency for highpass can be adjusted with
control11.
In position FULL (fullrange) the internal frequency cross-
over is not active.
In position LPF (lowpass) highpass is always active. This
means that a bandpass is formed in any case. When using
control 17 for highpass and control 18 for lowpass any
bandpass between 15 Hz and 4000 Hz can be adjusted.
Caution! To avoid a loss of sound pressure, make sure that
the crossover frequencies are seperated by 2 octaves
when adjusting the bandpass. The adjusted lowpass
frequency must always be higher than the highpass
frequency!
This means for example: If the lowpass signal is set on
320 Hz, the highpass should be lowered by 2 octaves to
80 Hz. (1 octave = double frequency or half frequency).
17 Frequency control for highpass channel 3 and 4
To adjust the crossover frequency from 15 Hz to 4000 Hz.
This control is not active before switch 12 is set on HPF
(highpass filter).
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15Hz
4kHz

18 Frequency control for lowpass I bandpass
channel 3 and 4
To adjust the crossover frequency from 40 Hz to 4000 Hz.
This control is not active before switch 12 is set on LPF
(lowpass filter).
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50 100 200 500 1K 2K
5K Hz
0
40Hz
Channel 3 Channel4
~
4kHz
5-channel
tJ
0
Channel 5 subwoofer
Channel 1 Channel2
Channel 3 Channel4
19 Bass-Boost level control
channelS
To adjust the crossover frequency from 40 Hz to 4000 Hz.
This control is always active.
dB
-5
-10
-15
10 15 20
50 100 200
500
0
40Hz
Channel1 (CH1 + CH2 bridged)
Channel 2 (CH3 + CH4 bridged)
Fully active
tJ
0
Channel 5 subwoofer
1K
2K
3-channel
5K
~
4kHz
tJ
0
Channel 3 subwoofer
Hz
13

14
fULLY
.•
ACTIVE
.
MODE
The
HELIX
B
FIVE
offers
many
different
options
for
operating
a
speaker
system
in
fully
active
mode.
This
means
that
each
speaker
is
connected
to
a
separate
channel
and
no
passive
crossovers
are
used.
A
2-way
speaker
system,
consisting
of
two
tweeters
and
two
woofers
each,
and
one
subwoofer
is
the
typical
choice
for
this
operating
mode.
The
ideally
coordinated
HELIX
blue
speaker
systems,
such
as
the
,HELIX
B
62C"
(2-way
component
system)
and
the
,HELIX
B
12E"
30-cm
subwoofer
in
a
closed
box),
are
perfectly
suited
to
this
use.
Connecting
the
speakers:
Each
speaker
is
connected
directly
to
a
separate
channel
on
the
power
amplifier
without
the
use
of
any
passive
crossovers.
The
speakers
should
be
connected
as
follows:
-
In
fully
active
mode,
the
tweeters
(of
the
,B
62C")
are
directly
connected
to
speaker
outputs
1
(,CH
1
")
and
2
(,CH
2")
on
the
amplifier.
-
The
woofers
(of
the
,B
62C")
are
connected
to
speaker
outputs
3
(,CH
3")
and
4
(,CH
4").
-
The
subwoofer
(,B
12E")
is
connected
to
the
5th
speaker
output
(,CH
5").
Signal
inputs:
There
are
a
number
of
different
connection
options
for
the
allocation
of
the
signal
inputs
in
fully
active
mode.
You
will
find
a
detailed
explanation
of
the
way
in
which
the
input
signal
switch
(9)
works
on
Page
4.
The
GAIN
control
knob
is
used
to
adjust
the
volume
of
the
individual
speaker
outputs.
-
2-channel
mode:
In
this
case,
only
the
cinch
or
high-
level
signal
inputs
from
Channel
1
{,CH
1
")
and
2
(,CH
2")
are
supplied
with
the
signal.
The
input
signal
switch
is
set
to
,2-CH".
-
4-channel
mode:
In
this
case,
the
cinch
or
high-level
signal
inputs
from
channels
1
to
4
are
supplied
with
the
signal.
For
this
option,
the
corresponding
input
signal
is
allocated
to
each
speaker
output;
the
subwoofer
output
is
supplied
with
the
sum
of
all
the
input
signals.
The
input
signal
switch
is
set
to
,4-CH".
-
5-channel
mode:
In
this
case,
all
five
cinch
inputs
on
the
amplifier
are
supplied
with
the
signal
and
the
signal
is
then
allocated
to
the
corresponding
speaker.
When
using
the
high-level
signal
input,
we
recommend
using
the
4-channel
mode.
The
input
signal
switch
is
set
to
,5-CH"
.
Crossover:
It
is
particularly
important
to
set
the
internal
crossover
correctly.
If
not,
the
speakers
connected
might
be
damaged
as
a
result.
-
Channel
1
and
2:
For
these
channels,
a
highpass
filter
(,HPF")
must
be
set
in
the
internal
crossover
(switch
12).
The
cut-off
frequency
is
usually
between
2
kHz
and
4
kHz.
For
our
example
system,
the
B
62C,
this
value
should
be
set
at
approx.
3
kHz.
-
Channel
3
and
4:
For
these
channels,
a
bandpass
must
be
activated
in
the
internal
crossover.
To
do
so,
set
the
lowpass
filter
{,LPF")
(switch
16),
which
automatically
forms
a
bandpass.
The
frequency
of
the
lowpass
filter
(18)
should
be
set
to
the
same
frequency
as
the
highpass
frequency
for
Channel
1
and
2,
i.e.
approx.
3
kHz.
After
that,
another
highpass
frequency
(17)
is
set
to
configure
a
bandpass.
For
our
system,
the
value
should
lie
somewhere
between
70
Hz
and
90
Hz.
Bass
Boost
is
not
used
in
the
fully
active
mode.
-
Channel
5:
The
low
pass
is
always
active
for
this
subwoofer
channel.
The
lowpass
filter
(19)
should
be
set
to
the
same
frequency
as
the
highpass
filter
for
Channels
3
and
4,
i.e.
between
70
Hz
and
90
Hz.
In
addition,
the
intensity
of
the
woofer
reproduction
can
be
increased
for
this
channel
by
adjusting
the
Bass-Boost
control
knob
(20).

Output power RMS I max.
- at 4 Ohms ................................................. 4x 60 I 120 Watts +1x 250 I 500 Watts
- at 2 Ohms ................................................ .4 x 90 I 180 Watts + ·1 x 320 I 640 Watts
- bridged at 4 Ohms .......................................... 2x 180 I 360 Watts +1x 250 I 500 Watts
Frequency response .............................................................. 10 Hz - 30.000 Hz
Bass-Boost ..................................................................... 0- 18 dB I 45 Hz
Highpass ................................................................. 15 - 4.000 Hz adjustable
Lowpass ................................................................. 40 - 4.000 Hz adjustable
Bandpass ................................................................. 15 - 4.000 Hz adjustable
Total harmonic distortion ................................................................ < 0,03 %
Signal-to-noise ratio ..................................................................... > 95 dB
Damping factor ............................................................................ 200
Input sensitivity ...................................................... - ............... 0.2 -6 Volts
Input impedance high level ..................... . .......................................... 1 kOhm
Input impedance RCA .................................................................. 22 kOhms
Fuse ........................................................................... 3x 30 Amperes
Dimensions (H xWx D) ......................................................... 2x1 0.2 x 16.5 inch
The limited warranty complies with legal regulations.
Failures or damages caused by overload or improper use
are not covered by the warranty.
Please return the defective product only with a valid
proof of purchase and a detailed malfunction description.
Technical specifications are subject to change! Errors are
reserved!
For damages on the vehicle and the device, caused by
handling errors of the device, we cannot assume liability.
All HELIX amplifiers are tagged with an E-Certification
Number and also a CE-Certification mark.
Thereby these devices are certified for a use inside
vehicles inside the European Union (EU).
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FISCHER
Audiotec Fischer GmbH
Gewerbegebiet Lake II • Hunegraben 26 • D-57392 Schmallenberg
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