Kaption Audio 570-MKZ2000X1 User manual

2000W Mono Block Amplifier
Owner’s Manual
570-MKZ2000X1

Introduction:
Congratulations on your new purchase of Kaption Audio amplifier. These
amplifiers are engineered to reproduce music that is so detailed, you will
hear music in a whole new truly superior product.
We always recommend you have these amplifiers installed by an
authorized Kaption Audio dealer.
Kaption audio amplifier come with a ONE-YEAR PARTS AND LABOUR
LIMITED WARRANTY.
Features:
• 570-MKZ2000X1 2000W Mono Block Amplifier
• Class D Design
• Able to connect two amplifiers together in a Master/Slave
configuration.
• Wired bass remote control
• 1 Ohm mono stable
CAUTION
ExTENdEd ExpOsUrE TO sOUNd prEssUrE lEvEls OvEr 100dB mAy
rEsUlT IN TEmpOrAry Or pErmANENT hEArINg lOss. ExErCIsE CAUTION TO
prEvENT dAmAgE TO hEArINg.
KApTION AUdIO ACCEpTs NO lIABIlITy fOr ANy dAmAgEd Or pErmANENT
hEArINg lOss.
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WArNINg
INvEsTIgATE ThE lAyOUT Of yOUr AUTOmOBIlE ThOrOUghly BEfOrE drIllINg Or CUTTINg
ANy hOlEs. UsE ExTrEmE CArE WhEN yOU WOrK NEAr ThE gAs TANKs, gAs Or hydrAUlIC
lINEs, ANd ElECTrICAl WIrINg. AlWAys mAKE sUrE ThE AmplIfIEr Is sECUrEly mOUNTEd.
mOUNTINg ThE AmplIfIEr sECUrEly TO ThE AUTOmOBIlE WIll prEvENT dAmAgE TO ThE
CAr Or INjUry TO ApErsON, pArTICUlArly IN ThE EvENT Of AN ACCIdENT.
PRE- INSTALLATION
Before making or breaking power connections in your system, disconnect
the vehicle battery. Confirm that your source unit or other equipment is
turned off while connecting the input jacks and speaker terminals.
Use only proper car audio insulated 0ga. power cable. The +12Volt power
cable must be connected with a in-line fuse within 8in from the positive
battery terminal.
If you need to replace the power fuse, replace it only with a fuse identical to
that suggested by this manual. Using a fuse of a different type or rating may
result in damage to your audio system or your amplifier which is not covered
by warranty.
Use only car audio RCA cables, otherwise you may get sound distortion.
Keep these cables as short as possible. To avoid distortion from your car
electronics, avoid installing the RCA cable close to any existing cables and
other electric devices.
Take care when pulling wires through the vehicle to avoid any damage to
the cable or it’s insulation. Special care must be taken when installing the
cable through metal openings as any crack or split in the cable insulation
may cause an electrical short. Don’t install cables too tight
The amplifier must be mounted securely at a solid, dry and low vibration
surface in the trunk or passenger area. Fix the amplifier in an open air area
to insure proper heat dissipation. Fix the amplifier in a place where the
amplifier can access easily to set input controllers.
The ground cable should be connected directly with the chassis of your
vehicle which should be metal to metal ground point connection.
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570-MKZ2000X1 Parts List
• 2000w Mono Block Amplifier
• Wired Bass remote control
• Hardware pack
[55]
2.16
[236]
9.29
[510]
20.08
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Controls and wiring locations
1. Speaker Terminals
Terminals outputs to sub-woofer(s). See wire diagrams for the type of
sub-woofer the amplifier will be connected to.
2. +12 Volt Power connection.
Th amplifier must be connect to the positive terminal on the vehicle’s
battery. A fuse must be connected in-line between the amplifier and
the battery. See installation instruction for further details.
NOTE: WEdO NOT rECOmmENd ThE UsE Of CCA (COppEr ClAd AlUmINIUm)
WIrE IN CAr AUdIO INsTAllATIONs. AlUmINUm Is CONsIdErABly lEss CONdUCTIvE
ThAN pUrE COppEr ANd CAN OvEr hEAT.
3. REM (Remote Turn On)
To turn the amplifier on/off, controlled by the source unit. This
terminal must be connected to the source unit’s “remote” or “electric
antenna” wire or connection. (See connection section)
4. GND
The ground wire from this connection must be directly attached to
bare metal on the vehicle‘s frame. The connection point on the frame
must be stripped of all paint to make a proper electrical connection.
The distance to the ground should be as short as possible and no more
than 18”.
dO NOT CONNECT ThE AmplIfIEr TO
ThE vEhIClE’sBATTEry grOUNd TErmINAl.
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5. RCA Input Jacks
RCA Input jacks are for use with source units output signal. Source
units with an output signal level of minimum 200mV to 9V may be
used. (See wiring diagrams)
6. RCA Output Jacks
RCA Output jacks are for use to connect a second amplifier. Line level
“pass-through” from the RCA Input jacks, providing an un-amplified
input for a second amp
7. Level (Gain) Control
Use the Level Control to fine-tune the input sensitivity of the amplifier
to the source unit’s output level. The operating range is from 0.2V to
9V. This is NOT a volume control!
8. Phase Setting
Phase controls the signal input timing, shifting the signal from 0° to
180°. Adjust to match the sub-woofers to other acoustic timing
9. Wired Bass Remote Jack
Provides a wired remote control to the drivers seated location. The
Bass Remote controls the amplifier’s volume adjustment.
10. Bass EQ
Bass EQ will increase the bass level by 0B to +10dB, centred around
45Hz by setting the dial to the desired position.
11. Subsonic Filter
The Subsonic is adjustable to filter out undesirable low frequencies
from 15Hz to 35Hz. This setting can prevent low frequency damage to
the sub-woofer.
12. LPF (Low Pass Filter) Control
The LPF controls the low pass crossover to select the desired
frequency. The frequency can be adjusted from 35Hz to 250Hz.
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13. Input Slave/Output Master Mode
This mode switch is used to combine two amplifiers together to power
large sub-woofer(s)
For a single amplifier configuration, use the mode switch in the
“Output Master” position.
For a dual amplifier configuration, Master amplifier is the first unit
connected to the source unit. Set the mode switch to “Output
Master” position. The Slave amplifier is the attached to the Master,
set the mode switch to “Input Slave” position. (See wiring diagram)
14. Power Indicator
The LED indicates the amplifier is functioning properly when the
LED is lit.
15. Protection Indicator
The LED will light up red and will flash if there is a fault detected by
the amplifier. Disconnect the amplifier. Check and fix the connections
to resolve the fault condition. (See Trouble shooting guide)
16. SLAVE IN accepts level input from the Master Output using and RCA
cable.
17. Master Output produces level output for slave amplifier
Connections
BEfOrE CONNECTEd ANy pArTs Of ThE spEAKErs, ENsUrE ThE spEAKErs ArE NOT
ENErgIzEd ANd ThAT ANy INpUT sOUrCE Is sWITChEd Off.
1. Input - (Item 5) Be sure to lay the signal wire away from all
power cables and vehicle computers. Use high quality twisted pair
interconnect cables to decrease the possibility of radiated noise
entering the system.
Using RCA Connections, simply attach a signal cable from the source
unit to the amplifier’s RCA input.
See wire diagrams for setup of sub-woofers and amplifiers
2. Power Terminals - Please take proper measures during installation to
protect the power wires as best you can. For example, when running
the power cable from the vehicle’s battery through the firewall, use
a firewall bushing for protection. Run the power wire through the
interior of the vehicle, under the carpet, and to the amplifier. If this
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is something that you do not feel comfortable doing, please ask a
professional to help you. Be sure to lay the power wire away from all
signal cables.
• +12V (Item 2): This is the main power input for the amplifier and
must be connected directly to the positive terminal of the car battery
for the amplifier to operate properly. It is important that a main fuse is
installed a maximum of 8” from the battery.
Model 570-MKZ2000X1
Cable Size 0ga AWG
Fuse 250 amps
• REM (Item 3): This connection turns the amplifier on and off with a
low level input. Connect the REM to the source unit’s remote-turn-on
output. If the source unit does not have a remote-turn-on circuit the
amplifier can be connected to +12V using a switch powered from the
ignition switched circuit.
• GND (Item 4): This is the ground connection for the amplifier and
must be connected directly to the metal chassis of the vehicle for the
amplifier to operate properly. A properly grounded amplifier can be
run harder and longer than a poorly grounded amplifier. The ground
on the amplifier should be as short as possible and be connected
directly to the vehicle’s metal chassis. Do not connect to factory bolts
of ANY kind. When attaching the ground to the chassis, sand all the
paint away from the contact point. A grounding block should be used
whenever possible as this piece of equipment has 5 times the surface
area of a normal screw.
The gauge of the power and ground wire is often an overlooked
aspect of amplifier installation. The more power the amplifier
receives, the more power it will produce. Power cables have a natural
resistance, and will lose voltage by the time the power makes its way
to the amplifier. The large gauge diameter wire will hold more voltage
over longer runs. Also, by having a larger diameter ground wire, the
amplifier can run more efficiently. It recommends using a minimum of
0 gauge power and ground cables to get the best performance.
Double check all the previous connection installation steps, in particular
the speaker and power wiring. Securely mount the amplifier. If everything
is in order, reconnect the vehicle’s negative battery connection and begin
following the Feature Setup and Adjustments steps.
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Speaker wiring diagram
FUSE
SOURCE UNIT
SOURCE UNIT
RIGHT (R)
LEFT (L) MASTERSLAVE
FUSE
SOURCE UNIT
SOURCE UNIT
RIGHT (R)
LEFT (L) MASTERSLAVE
Single Woofer setup
FUSE
SOURCE UNIT
SOURCE UNIT
RIGHT (R)
LEFT (L) MASTERSLAVE
FUSE
SOURCE UNIT
SOURCE UNIT
RIGHT (R)
LEFT (L) MASTERSLAVE
Single Amplifier and Dual Woofer setup
fOr OThEr WIrINg CONfIgUrATIONs fOr AmplIfIEr ANd sUB-WOOfEr CONfIgUrATION, plEAsE CONTACT yOUr
AUThOrIzEd KApTION dEAlEr Or KApTION AUdIO
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Dual amplifiers in Master/Slave configuration, Singe Sub-Woofer
ONly UsE TWO 570-mKz2000x1 AmplIfIErs TOgEThEr TO BUIld AmAsTEr/slAvE
CONfIgUrATION. dONOT UsE AmplIfIErs Of dIffErENT TypEs Or mOdEls TOgEThEr.
1. Choose one Amplifier and set the “INPUT SLAVE/OUTPUT MASTER”
mode switch to “OUTPUT MASTER” making this amplifier the master.
On the second amplifier, set the “INPUT SLAVE/OUTPUT MASTER” mode
switch to “INPUT SLAVE” making this second amplifier the slave amplifier.
2. Connect the source unit’s line output to the master amplifier’s “INPUT” for
both left and right (L & R) with RCA cables.
3. Connect the Master “OUT” RCA on the master amplifier to the Slave“IN”
RCA of the slave amplifier.
4. Connect the “REM” Wire of the source unit with the REM terminals block
of both amplifiers.
5. Connect the Wired Bass Remote with the master amplifier, using the RJ
(telephone style) jack.
FUSE
SOURCE UNIT
SOURCE UNIT
FUSE
SOURCE UNIT
RIGHT (R)
LEFT (L)
MASTERSLAVE
MASTERSLAVE
SLAVE AMPLIFIER
MASTER AMPLIFIER
SUB-WOOFER
2-8 Ω
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FUSE
SOURCE UNIT
SOURCE UNIT
FUSE
SOURCE UNIT
RIGHT (R)
LEFT (L)
MASTERSLAVE
MASTERSLAVE
SLAVE AMPLIFIER
MASTER AMPLIFIER
SUB-WOOFER
2-8 Ω
6. Connect the sub-woofer with appropriate wires to the terminal block
(SPEAKER OUTPUT - and +) of both amplifiers. Connect the (-) terminal on
the master amp to the (+) terminal on the speaker, Bridge the master ‘s (+)
terminal to the slave amp’s (+) Terminal. To finish, connect the Slave’s (-)
terminal to the speaker’s (-) terminal.
As optional feature an additional Sub-woofer can be connected to the
non-occupied terminals of the amplifiers.
The minimum final sub-woofer impedance must not be lower than 2 Ohms
total (1 Ohm for each Amplifier) or 2 Ohms bridged. Too low speaker
impedance load will result in too high heat dissipation and may cause the
amplifier enter protection mode or damage the sub-woofer.
fOr OThEr WIrINg CONfIgUrATIONs fOr AmplIfIEr ANd sUB-WOOfEr CONfIgUrATION,
plEAsE CONTACT yOUr AUThOrIzEd KApTION dEAlEr Or KApTION AUdIO
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Troubleshooting Guide
Problem Causes and solutions
Power indicator is not lit A. Check +12 volt wire fuse blown and
replace if needed
B. Check remote turn on +12V and GND
connections ensure the ground is secured
to clean metal on the vehicle chassis.
C. Source unit not functioning properly
Power indicator is lit /
There is no Bass sound
A. Inputs are not properly connected or
loose. Check and ensure connections are
tight. Both the RCA inputs and the source
unit output.
B. Incorrect amplifier Gain control setting
– Check to see if the level is at minimum
Protection light is on A. There could be a possible short in the
speaker connections. Check for proper
connection and ensure there is no bare or
uninsulated wire exposed.
B. Use a volt /ohm meter to check for
possible shorts in the speaker wiring.
C. Check the impedance of speakers .
If they are too low this may cause the
amplifier protection light to come on.
D. The amp has overheated. Let the
amplifier cool down and try again.
The amplifier may not have enough air
ventilation.
Bass sound is distorted A. Amplifier Level (Gain) control is set too
high
B. Amplifier bass control knob is set too high
C. Bass Level is set too high on head unit
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Specifications
Model 570-MKZ2000X1
Description 2000W Mono Block
Continuous
Power @ 14.4V
1Ω load 2000w
2Ω Load 1500w
4Ω Load 850w
Features
Input Sensitivity 0.2V-9V
Frequency Response 15Hz to 250Hz
Low Pass Filter 35Hz to 250Hz
Subsonic Filter 15Hz to 35Hz
S/N Ratio >95 dB
THD+N at 4 Ohm
load Rated Power
<0.10%
Bass EQ (Boost) 0dB to10dB, Centered at 45Hz
Low Voltage protection Yes, protect < 8V
Overheat Protection Yes
Wired Bass Remote Yes
External Fuse 250 A in-line fuse on battery cable
Dimensions
Length 510 mm
Width 236 mm
Height 55 mm
Specifications subject to change without notice
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Limited Warranty Information:
Kaption Audio amplifiers have a one-year limited warranty. This warranty
covers the original purchaser of a Kaption Audio speaker, purchased from
an authorized Kaption Audio dealer.
In order to receive service, proof of purchase is required stating the
customers name, dealer name, product purchased and date of purchase.
Products found to be defective during the warranty period will be repaired
or replaced with a product deemed to be equivalent at Kaption Audio’s
discretion.
What is not covered
1. Any product not purchased from an authorized Kaption Audio dealer.
2. Any expense related to the removal, re-installation or shipment of any
Kaption Audio products.
3. Any Kaption Audio product that has been defaced or altered.
4. Subsequent damage to other components.
5. Damage caused by accident, abuse, improper operation, water and
theft.
6. Burnt voice coils due to amplifier clipping or distortion.
7. Repeated returns with the same damaged may be considered abuse.
How to obtain service
To obtain service on a Kaption Audio product, Please return product
along with original receipt to an authorized Kaption Audio dealer or
call 1-866-KAPTION (527-8466)
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Warranty registration card
Name: ________________________________________________
Street: ________________________________________________
City: ________________________________________________
Province / State: ________________________________________________
Country: ________________________________________________
Postal / Zip code: ________________________________________________
Phone: ________________________________________________
Email: ________________________________________________
Model Number: ________________________________________________
Serial Number: ________________________________________________
Authorized
Kaption Audio dealer: ________________________________________________
Purchase Date: ________________________________________________
www.kaptionaudio.com 1 866 527 8466 (Kaption)
Limited Warranty Information:
KAPTION AUDIO PRODUCTS COME WITH A ONE-YEAR PARTS AND LABOUR LIMITED
WARRANTY.
This warranty covers the original purchaser of a Kaption Audio product, purchased from an
authorized Kaption Audio dealer. In order to receive service, proof of purchase is required
stating the customers name, dealer name, product purchased and date of purchase.
Products found to be defective during the warranty period will be repaired or replaced with a
product deemed to be equivalent at Kaption Audio’s discretion.

570-MKZ2000X1
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Kaption Audio
95 Cousins Drive
Aurora, Ontario
Canada, L4G 1B5
www.KaptionAudio.com
866-Kaption (527-8466)
Designed in Canada; Made in China R0 (06/15)