HELIX H 1000 ESPRIT User manual

ENGLISH
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
High Quality Product by
H 400
H 500
H 1000
MADE IN GERMANY

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Dear Customer,
congratulations on your purchase of this high-quality
HELIX amplifier, made in Germany. This new Helix ampli-
fiers highlights best quality, excellent manufacturing and
state-of-the-art technology. They are the optimum comple-
tion of HELIX series by AUDIOTEC FISCHER.
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.
We wish you a lot of fun with your new HELIX amplifier.
Yours
AUDIOTEC FISCHER Team
General installation instructions for HELIX amplifiers
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 equip-
ment. For safety reasons, the amplifier must be secured in a
professional manner. This is performed by means of four
fixing screws screwed into a mounting surface offering suf-
ficient retention and stability. Before drilling the holes for
the screws, carefully examine the area around the installati-
on position and make sure that there are no electrical cables
or components, hydraulic brake lines or any part of the
petrol tank located behind the mounting surface - otherwise
these could be damaged. 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 vehicles
which have a 12-volt minus pole connected to the chassis gro-
und. 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 cm 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 bodywork) 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
connections and materials. Ask your dealer for HELIX
accessories.
HCC 1
HCC 2
70
Hz
90
60
110
500
170
70
Hz
100
60
150
700
250
400
Hz
500
300
750
5K
1,3K
70
Hz
100
60
150
700
250
HCC 3
HCC 5
HCC 1 85 Hz HP/LP
HCC 2 85 Hz HP/LP incl. subsonic
HCC 3 LP: 60-500 Hz / HP: 60-700 Hz
HCC 4 LP: 300 Hz-5 kHz / HP: 500 Hz-7 kHz
HCC 5 LP: 300 Hz-5 kHz / HP: 60-700 Hz
for bandpass
HCC 6 LP: 120-250 Hz / HP: 60-90 Hz
for bandpass (kickbass)
Pot.: LP1/LP2
Pot.: LP1/LP2
Pot.: HP1/HP2
Crosscards HCC
HP1 LP1
LP2 HP2
HELIX Cross Cards (HCCs)
HCC1 is inserted as standard in every HELIX ESPRIT
amplifier
. To expand the operation range of your HELIX
amplifier, your dealer
will provide the following HCCs
as optional equipment:
Valid for all modules:
low pass: red LED is on
high pass: yellow LED is on
full range: green LED is on
bandpass: red and yellow LEDs are on
(switch position “low pass”)
Pot.: HP1/HP2

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1 Connecting the remote lead
The remote lead is 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 ampli-
fier is switched on and off with the head unit.
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.
3 Connecting the battery cable
Connect the +12 V cable to the positive terminal of the bat-
tery. Recommended cross section: min. 10mm2.
4 Fuses
The input fuses are connected in parallel and provide pro-
tection against an internal equipment fault, i.e. the system
must be additionally protected by a further line fuse loca-
ted in the vicinity of the battery (max. distance from bat-
tery: 30 cm). The fuse ratings are 2 x 25 amperes, and both
must be installed as the amplifier protection rating is 100
amperes (2 x 25 A).
5 - 7 CPS (Color Protection System)
The LEDs show the operation status of the amplifier.
Blue (No. 5) = on, Yellow (No. 6) = malfunction of ampli-
fier. E.g., battery voltage lower than 8,5 V or over 16 or,
speaker wires are shorted to the ground)
Red (No. 7) = the amplifier has shut off due to overheating.
In this case it will take some time (depending on outside
temperature) until it switches on again.
8 - 9 Signal inputs
The H 1000 ESPRIT has RCA connections for cinch cables
leading from the pre-amplifier outputs, the line outputs of
the head unit or the outputs of a pre-amplifier/equalizer,
e.g. HXE 100. These connections are gold-plated in order
to ensure better signal transmission.
10 Mono/stereo input signal selector
For stereo operation (two cinch leads) the switch has to be
in position B (stereo), both inputs (8 and 9) are occupied.
For mono operation only input 8 is occupied and the switch
is in position A (mono).
11 Add-on subsonic filter
If reqiured an additional subsonic filter (26Hz/30dB/oct
can be switched on.
Position A: subsonic filter off
Positiong B: subsonic filter on
12 Speaker connection terminals
The impedance minimum of all connected speakers must
not be lower than 2 ohms.
Attention!
When tuning bass reflex systems, this value will soon be
fallen below. Please check with the maker of your subwo-
ofer. When using bass reflex systems we suggest to have
the subsonic filter (switch 11, position B) switched on.
Important notice!
Never connect the speaker cables to the vehicle ground
(chassis). This can destroy your amplifier.
13 Level controls for input sensitivity
These controls can be used to match the input sensitivity to
the output voltage of the connected head unit. These con-
trols are not volume controls and are solely intended for the
purpose of sensitivity trimming. The control range extends
from 600 mV to 8,0 V.
14 Damping factor control
For individual sound tuning the damping factor can either
be raised (more bass) or lowered (balanced and warm).
15 Operation mode selector switch
Position A: The amplifier works linear, the integrated
active
frequency cross over and the parametric equalizer are
switched off
.
Position B: The input signal is sent to parametric equalizer
and can be adjusted with the controls 16 - 19.
Position C: The input signal is sent to the parametric equa-
lizer and to the active frequency crossover and can be adju-
sted with the controls 16 - 19, the switch 20 and the con-
trols 21 and 22.
Parametric equalizer
With its integrated highly innovative parametric equalizer
H 1000 ESPRIT
Fig. 1: Control No. 16 Fig. 2: Control No. 17
Fig. 3: Control No. 18 Fig. 4: Control No. 19
Equalizer adjustment

Due to the high quality standard Helix products achieved an
excellent international reputation. Therefore we grant a
warranty period of 2 years.
The products checked and tested carefully during the entire
production process. In the case of service note the follo-
wing:
1) The 2 years warranty period commences with the
purchase of the product and is applicable only to the
original owner.
2)
During the warranty period we will rectify any defects
due to faulty material or workmanship by replacing
or repairing the defective part at our decission.
Further claims, and in particular those for price
reduction, cancellation of sale, compensation for
damages or subsequential damages, are excluded.
The warranty period is not altered by the fact that we
have carried out warranty work.
3) Unauthorized tampering with the product will
invalidate this warranty.
4) Consult your authorized dealer first, if warranty
service is needed. Should it be necessary to return
the product to the factory, please insure that
a) the product is packed in original factory packing in
good condition
b) the warranty card has been filled out and attached to
the product
c) the product is shipped prepaid, i.e. at your expense
and risk
d) the receipt/invoice as proof of purchase is enclosed
5) Excluded from the warranty are:
a) Shipping damages, either readily apparent or con-
cealed (claims for such damages must be immedia-
tely notified to the forwarding agent).
b) Scratches in metal parts, front panels or covers etc.
This must be notified to your dealer within 5 days of
purchase.
c) Defects caused by incorrect installation or connec-
tion, by operation errors, by overloading or by exter-
nal force.
d) Products which have been repaired incorrectly or
modified or where the product has been opened by
other persons than us.
e) Consoquential damages to other equipments.
f) Reimbursement when repairing damages by third
parties without our previous permission.
Warranty Regulation
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the H 1000 ESPRIT amplifier offers a wide range of indi-
vidual subwoofer sound tuning. Switch 14 has to be in
position B or C.
16 Phase control
This control enables the bass signal to be shifted by 180° in
order to achieve optimum delay equalization with the other
channels. (see fig. 1)
17 Setting the center frequencies
Control 17 can be used to select a frequency of
50 - 150 Hz on the preset low-pass frequency band (see
control 22). This center frequency can be raised using con-
trol 26, by between 0 and 9 dB. This is desirable if certain
frequencies of the subwoofer are to be enhanced (kick
bass) or corrected. (see fig. 2)
18 Band width adjustment
Control 18 can be used to enhance the Q of the frequency set
at control 17. The resultant band width can be infinitely varied
from 10 to 110 Hz. (see fig. 3)
19 Level control for raising the cut-off frequencies
This control enables the center frequency set at control 17
to be raised from between 0 and 9 dB. (see fig. 4)
Important notice!
Incorrect adjustment of the parametric equalizer can have a
considerable deleterious effect on sound quality. In such
cases, consult your HELIX dealer. If this is not immediately
possible, turn controls 16 to 19 completely counter-clock-
wise or turn switch 15 to position A so that the amplifier
operates in the linear mode.
Adjustable frequency crossover
The H 1000 ESPRIT has an integrated, adjustable active
crossover. For operation position C must be chosen for
switch 15.
20 Switch for high pass, low pass or band pass
Position A: band pass
Position B: low pass
Position C: high pass
21 Active high pass filter
With this control the frequency range of the amplifier is
infinitely variable from 50 to 250 Hz as high pass. Chose
position C for switch 20 or position A in the band pass
range.
22 Active low pass filter
With this control the frequency range of the amplifier is
infinitely variable from 50 to 250 Hz as low pass. Chose
position C for switch 20 or position A in the band pass
range.
21 and 22 Active band pass filter
The frequency crossover is in band passs operation when
switch 20 is in position A. Control 21 is used for high pass
setting and control 22 for low pass setting.
Attention: Overlapping frequency settings will result in a
very low signal level that cannot be sufficiently amplified.
For this reason the low pass frequency must at least double
the high pass frequency.
For example:
If high pass is set on 50 Hz, low pass must at least be set
on 100 Hz (2 x 500 Hz).
Technical specifications see page 16

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Cont. power rating RMS/max. power
at 4 Ohms RMS/12 V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 x 50 W
at 4 Ohms/13,8 V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 x 70/140 W
at 2 Ohms/13,8 V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 x 125/250 W
at 4 Ohms bridged . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 x 250/500 W
Frequency response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/- 0,2 dB
Total harmonic distortion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . < 0,009%
TIM distortion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . < 0,016%
Damping factor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .> 300
Signal to noise ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . > 100 dB
Input impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 kOhms
Input sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 700 mV - 8 V
Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 x 25 Ampere
Dimensions (H x W xD) in mm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31,5 x 200 x 336
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,6 kgs
Technical Specifications H 400 ESPRIT Technical Specifications H 500 ESPRIT
Cont. power rating RMS/max. power
at 4 Ohms RMS/12 V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 x 300 W
at 4 Ohms/13,8 V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 x 350/700 W
at 2 Ohms/13,8 V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 x 600/1200 W
Frequency range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/- 0,2 dB
Total harmonic distortion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . < 0,009%
Signal to noise ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . > 100 dB
TIM distortion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . < 0,016%
Damping factor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . adjustable from > 50 - >800
Input impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 kOhm
Input sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600 mV - 8 V
Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 x 25 Ampere
Dimensions (H x W x D) in mm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31,5 x 200 x 432
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,6 kg
Technical Specifications H 1000 ESPRIT
Cont. power rating RMS/max. power satellites woofer
at 4 Ohms RMS/12 V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 x 40 W . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 x 140 W
at 4 Ohms/13,8 V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 x 60/120 W . . . . . . . . . .1 x 170/340 W
at 2 Ohms/13,8 V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 x 80/160 W . . . . . . . . . .1 x 250/500 W
at 4 Ohms bridged . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 x 160/320 W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Frequency range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/- 0,2 dB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total harmonic distortion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .< 0,009% . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TIM distortion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .< 0,016% . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Damping factor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .> 300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Signal to noise ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . > 100 dB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Input impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 kOhms . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Input sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .700 mV - 8 V . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 x 30 Ampere . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dimensions (H x W x D) mm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31,5 x 200 x 432 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,6 kg . . . . . . . . . . . . . .