Massive Audio P400.4 pro series User manual

2006 Massive Audio Inc.
Printed in the U.S.A.
MASSIVE
Massive Audio Inc.
2261 S. Atlantic Blvd.
City of Commerce, CA 90040 U.S.A.
www.massiveaudio.com
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Pro Series Full Range AMPLIFIERSPro Series Full Range AMPLIFIERS
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Congratulations!
And thank you for purchasing a “Massive Audio” Pro-Series class A/B
full-range amplifier for your car audio system. You now own an
amplifier of uncompromising design and engineering incorporating the
latest advances in circuitry. This handcrafted amplifier is designed to
deliver the demands of serious sound competitors. You will soon
discover that Pro-Series amplifiers display a fine balance between
high quality, performance and reliability; all proven qualities o
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“Massive Audio” products.
“Massive Audio” amplifiers are the result of American Craftsmanship
using only the highest quality components and quality control
standards. In order to provide you with many years of listening
pleasure, we recommend you to have your new amplifier installed by
an Authorized “Massive Audio Dealer.” This will ensure the proper
installation of your product, and will also increase the length of your
warranty to TWO YEARS.
(Pleaseseethewarrantysectionofformoredetails.)
Please take a moment to thoroughly read this manual to ensure that you
get the maximum benefit from this new addition to your car audio
system. When installed properly, this unit will provide years o
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trouble-free performance.
Should your amplifier ever need service or replacement due to theft,
please record the following information, which will help protect your
investment.
Model #: _______________________________________
Dealer’s Name: ___________________________________
Date of Purchase: __________________________________
Installation Shop and Date:__________________________
INTRODUCTION: DESIGN FEATURES
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Smart protection circuit design zero tolerance
short circuit, thermal, reverse voltage and over
voltage protection.
Frequency response: 10 Hz - 25 KHz
Designed and engineered in U.S.A.
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Variable crossover: 50 - 800 Hz / 18dB
Heavy duty power supply.
Illuminated logo.
Heavy duty aluminum heatsink.
SMD Hi-Fi audio components
FR4 Super Heavy duty Double side PCB.
Hi-Fi E-cap Filter with wide dynamic range for
clearer sound reproduction.
Proprietary Noise Rejection Circuit

1. Speaker connection
2. BATT+
4. GND
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Never connect the speaker cables with the chassis ground. This could destroy
your amplifier.
Check that your speakers are connected correctly which means plus to plus and minus
to minus
We recommend speaker cable from 16 gauge and up. Other connection variations are shown
attached.
Remote terminal. The remote cable must be connected with the radio automatic antenna
terminal so that the amplifier will switch on and off automatically with the radio. If there are
2 or more amplifiers connected to this antenna terminal it might be necessary to add an
additional relay. Please consult your dealer.
Chassis ground-terminal. The chassis ground cable must be connected very tight on a
nearby massive and electric conductive place.
Gain control regulates the sensitivity of the amplifier to match the signal output voltage of
your source unit.
The Gain control is not intended for volume adjustment.
Use high quality CD music and increase the volume of your source unit to 75%.
Position the Gain at the minimum and then slowly increase Gain (clockwise).
Stop at the first sign of distortion, then lower the Gain a little ( counter clockwise) to achieve
clear undistorted music at the maximum level.
These RCA inputs are to be connected with your radio preamp RCA outputs. Please use
RCA cables made for car audio, otherwise there could be disturbances. Keep these cables
as short as possible. To avoid disturbances from your car electronics, install the RCA cables
not too close from existing car cables. If your radio has only one preamp output please use
a suitable Y-RCA adaptor. If your radio has only speaker outputs you must use a
HIGH-LOW-LEVEL adaptor.
Battery + (plus) terminal. The + (plus) 12 Volt power cable must be connected with a fuse on
the battery + (plus) terminal. We recommend a fuse listed on page 5 and a copper cable with a
thickness of 8 gauge and up for cable length up to 12 feet (5 meters).
3. REM
5. Gain
6. RCA audio-input
7. CROSSOVER SELECTOR
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This switch and knob controls the Low Pass Filter, High Pass Filter and Full band function.
When set to LPF and HPF, the cut off frequency can be adjusted by the frequency knob.
These RCA outputs are to be connected with other amplifier inputs. This buffered output signal
RCA Audio Output
Amplifier Functions
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9. Power LED
10. Protection LED
11. 4CH/2CH switch
The LED lights when the amplifier is switched on. When the amplifier has problems, this LED will shut down
while the protection LED lighting.
This LED lights up in case of any malfunction or internal damages. It also shows if the amplifier is short-
circuit, overload, over-heat or low voltage protection as activated.
Note: Please check the cable connection and remove the malfunction while protecting LED light up. Long time
wrong operation or overload can damage the amplifier.
This switch is for 2ch / 4ch input function, when at 4ch position, the amplifier works as 4-ch separate input.
When at 2ch position, CH-B input will be paralleled to CH-A, CH-B input jack will be dummy at same time.
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We recommend to have the installation done by an Authorized Massive Audio, Dealer.
Required Power, Ground Connection and proper external fuse as indicated below:
We recommend a fuse to be installed within 16 inches of the battery.
The Ground Wire should be connected directly to the chassis of your vehicle with a
metal to metal ground point connection.
The amplifier must be securely mounted to a solid, dry and low vibration surface in the
trunk or passenger area.
Position the amplifier in an area with sufficient air flow to insure proper heat dissipation.
Position the amplifier for an easy access to the input-setting controls.
Install all amplifier cables as far as possible from car electrical cables. i.e. The car
ignition cable.
Pre Installation
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Wiring Configuration
2 OHM
MINIMUM Per Channel
2 OHM
MINIMUM Per Channel
2 OHM
MINIMUM Channel A L+R stereo
4 OHM
MINIMUM Channel B Bridged mono
P 400.4 / P 800.4
Three Channel mode
P 400.4 / P 800.4
Four Channel mode
P 200.2 / P 400.2
Model Fuse Wire
P 200.2 30 AMP 8 Gauge
P 400.4 40 AMP 4 to 8 Gauge
P 400.2 40 AMP 4 to 8 Gauge
P 800.4 60 AMP 4 to 8 Gauge

SPECIFICATIONS TWO AMPLIFIERS 5 Channel SystemTWO AMPLIFIERS 5 Channel System
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FUSE
1 OHM
MINIMUM
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12II
CW
18dB
4ohm RMS power at 13.8V (THD<1%)
4ohm Bridged power at 13.8V (THD<1%)
Max power at 13.8V (THD<1%)
100W x 2
200W x 1
400W x 1
200W x 2
400W x 1
800W x 1
100W x 4
200W x 2
400W x 2
200W x 4
Voltage Range
400W x 2
800W x 2
18dB 18dB 18dB
18dB 18dB 18dB 18dB

Troubles Shooting
Malfunction Should Check
check all fuses on the amplifier
check main fuse near the battery
check plus and minus battery cables
check remote voltage
check volume control on the radio
check GAIN regulator on the amplifier
check RCA cables and connections
check speaker cables and connections
one speaker cable could be disconnected
the bass control on the radio is set on low
an active crossover unit is adjusted wrong
bad chassis ground connection to the amplifier
cable terminals and battery terminals are oxidated
low voltage from the battery
remote wire is not connected right
check RCA connections of this channel
check speaker connection of this channel
balance regulator to the radio is not set in the middle
check speakers for this channel
For additional questions please contact your authorized Massive Audio, dealer.
Power LED doesn`t light up
Power LED is on but no sound
Bass response is low
The amplifier switches
On and Off
One channel has no function
?Massive Audio, Inc. warrants all manufactured amplifier
products to be free from defect in material and workmanship
for a period not to exceed TWO YEARS* fromthedateof
original purchase when installed by an authorized “Massive
Audio” dealer. Units that are not installed by an authorized
“Massive Audio” dealer maintain a warranty not to exceed 90
days from the original purchase date by the original purchaser.
?PrOducts that displays abuse such as power deficiency, over
driving the amplifier or clipping the input require
purchase of new PCB for replacement.
?“Massive Audio” obligations under this warranty are limited to
repairing or replacing, at its own sole option, any such
defective products. This warranty does not apply to equipment
that has been damaged by accident, negligence, or
misapplication or has been altered or modified in anyway.
This warranty applies only to the original purchaser who must
have properly registered the product within 10 days of
purchase.
Except as provided herein, Massive Audio, Inc. makes no warranties or
representations, express or implied, including any warranty implied by
law, whether for merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose and
shallbeeffectiveonlyfortheperiodthatthisexpresswarrantyis
effective. SEE THE WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD TO
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
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WARRANTY