Orion ZO6000.5 User manual

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ZO3000.1D
ZO5000.1D
ZO8000.1D
4 CHANNEL AMPLIFIERS
ZO1500.4
ZO2000.4
ZO3000.4
ZO4000.4
ZO5000.4
ZO6000.4
2 CHANNEL AMPLIFIERS
ZO1000.2
ZO1500.2
ZO2500.2
ZO4500.2
ZO6000.5
5 CHANNEL AMPLIFIERS
MONOBLOCK CLASS D1 OHM AMPLIFIERS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TableOf Contents......................................................................... ......1
Introduction................................................................................. .......2
Installation Instructions...................................................................... .2
Record Your Serial Numberand Date.................................................... 2
Functions....................................................................................... 3~4
Operation ...........................................................................................5
Trouble Shooting.......................................................................... ...... 5
Precautions ........................................................................................6
Fuse Replacement.............................................................................. 6
Stereo Mode ...................................................................................7~8
Speakers Connections....................................................................9~13
Speaker Connections At Bridged....................................................14~17
Bridged Mode.............................................................................. 18~20
Power Connection Leads................................................................... 21
Wiring Instructions............................................................................ 22
Operation .........................................................................................23
Interference ......................................................................................24
Specification ...............................................................................25~28
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SPECIFICATION
Signal Noise Ratio
Input Impedance
Input Sensitivity
T.H.D.
Subsonic
Low Pass Freq.
Phase
Bass Boost
Supply Voltage
RMS Watts @4 Ohm
Mono 14.4V
POWER DESCRIPTION
Watts Nominal
RMS Watts @2 Ohm
Mono 14.4V
RMS Watts @1 Ohm
Mono 14.4V
Dimensions(mm)
Max Music PowerWatts
Frequency Response
CLASS D MONO1 OHM CHANNEL
245
425
750
ZO3000.1D
11~15V DC
10Hz~400Hz(-3dB)
90dB
22K Ohm
150mV~5V
<0.05%
25Hz
15Hz-400Hz
O O
0/ 180
0~+18dB
1500
320x231.5x55.5
3000
ZO5000.1D
10Hz~400Hz(-3dB)
11~15V DC
400
780
1250
90dB
22K Ohm
150mV~5V
<0.05%
25Hz
15Hz-400Hz
O O
0/ 180
0~+18dB
2500
5000
600
1000
2000
ZO8000.1D
11~15V DC
10Hz~400Hz(-3dB)
90dB
22K Ohm
150mV~5V
<0.05%
25Hz
15Hz-400Hz
O O
0/ 180
0~+18dB
4000
8000
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Thank you for purchasing our car audio amplifier. These power amplifier has been
designed to provide high quality performance with minimum
maintenance. However,it's performance will only be as good as the care and
quality of components with which is installed. We therefore advise thatyou read
these instructions very carefully to familiarize yourself with the product and it's
features.
Before installing thepower amplifier pleaseread this instruction manual carefully.
The instructions for mounting and connecting the set have to be followed precisely.
If necessary, a service center should be consulted.
All connection forDC power, signal input andspeaker outputs canbe carried out
easily and safelyby way ofRCA and screwed terminals.
Please choose a mounting place without any direct weather influences. Note that
the amplifier generates heat so that a well ventilated place is necessary.
According to yourcar's construction the set can be made very carefully in order to
ensure the amplifier'sfull performance andreliability.
Keep the wire connections as short as possible with sufficient length in
order to minimizepower losses and provide a higheraudio output of the system.
For safety reasons route all power and speaker wiring by using the exiting wire
channels.
Tominimize damage to the cables, take care that they do not passsharp edged
metal.
Lay all cables as far away as possible fromthe ignition cables,modules in the
boot and under the key dashboard, as these create interference.
Add a fuse into the (+) power cable ina distance of not more than30cm from the
positive battery pole.
Keep the lengthof the power wires as short as possible . It is better to use power
cables which areshort and thenlonger speaker cables.
In order toreduce interference , please pay attention to the wiring instructions.
INTRODUCTION
INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS
Toensure your warranty, please record the following information regarding
your new amplifier.
RECORD YOUR SERIAL NUMBER AND DATE
Model:
Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:
Purchased from:
SPECIFICATION
FIVE CHANNEL
POWER DESCRIPTION
RMS Watts @4 Ohm
Stereo 14.4V
RMS Watts @2 Ohm
Stereo 14.4V
RMS Watts @4 Ohm
Bridge 14.4V
100 X4
150 X 4
300 X 2
ZO6000.5
Frequency Response
Signal Noise Ratio
Input Impedance
Input Sensitivity
T.H.D.
Hi pass Freq.
RMS Watts @4 Ohm
Mono 14.4V
Frequency Response
Signal Noise Ratio
Input Impedance
Input Sensitivity
T.H.D.
Low pass Freq.
Bass Boost
Max Music PowerWatts
Supply Voltage
RMS Watts @2 Ohm
Mono 14.4V
Dimensions(mm)
TotalAmplifier WattsNominal
Class D SectionWatts Nominal
RMS Watts @1 Ohm
Mono 14.4V
10Hz~36KHz(-3dB)
90dB
22K Ohm
250mV~5V
<0.05%
50Hz-4KHz
260
10Hz~400Hz(-3dB)
90dB
22K Ohm
150mV~5V
<0.05%
15Hz-400Hz
0~+18dB
6000
11~15V DC
900
3600
450
1800
527x231.5x55.5
Watts Nominal 4TH Channel Section
Max Power 4TH Channel Setion
1200
2400

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FUNCTIONS
Input Mode
Gain control
LPF / HPF control
Mosfet power supply
1~5 Channel Power Amplifier
ZO6000.5
Sub Sonic control
Bass Boost control
Thermal protection
LED Power and Protection Indicator
Low Input and High Input Selected
HPF
MODE GAIN
Min Max
4KHz
50Hz 4KHz MODE
FULL
HPF
FULL
HPF
Min Max
CH1/CH2
CH3/CH4
50Hz
CH1 CH3
CH4CH2
INPUT
CH5
R
L
GAIN
0dB +18dB 400Hz15Hz
LPF BASS BOOST
REMOTE
CH5CH5
PWR
PRO
GAIN
HPF
Min Max
HI INPUT
CH1/CH2
+--+
+--+
CH3/CH4
HI INPUT
+--+
L/R
ZO6000.5ZO6000.5
R
L
PRO
PWR
OUT
IN
PRO
PWR
GAIN BASS BOOST
LPF REMOTE
15Hz 0dB +18dB
Min Max
LINE INPUT
LINE OUT
400Hz
PHASESUB SONIC
25HzOFF O
0O
180
BRIDGED
ZO3000.1D/ZO5000.1D/ZO8000.1D
SPECIFICATION
ZO1500.2
11~15V DC
105 X 2
175 X 2
350
10Hz~36KHz(-3dB)
90dB
22K Ohm
250mV~5V
<0.05%
TWO CHANNEL
Supply Voltage
RMS Watts @4 Ohm
Stereo 14.4V
Frequency Response
Signal Noise Ratio
Input Impedance
Input Sensitivity
T.H.D.
Hi Pass Freq.
Low Pass Freq.
Bass Boost
POWER DESCRIPTION
750
Watts Nominal
RMS Watts @2 Ohm
Stereo 14.4V
RMS Watts @4 Ohm
Bridge 14.4V
Dimensions(mm)
Max Music PowerWatts 1500
10Hz~36KHz(-3dB)
ZO1000.2
11~15V DC
70 X 2
125 X 2
250
90dB
22K Ohm
250mV~5V
<0.05%
500
1000
50Hz-400Hz
50Hz-400Hz
0/6/12dB
237X231.5X55.5
50Hz-400Hz
50Hz-400Hz
0/6/12dB
247X231.5X55.5
ZO4500.2
11~15V DC
400X 2
630 X 2
1375
10Hz~36KHz(-3dB)
90dB
22K Ohm
250mV~5V
<0.05%
TWO CHANNEL
Supply Voltage
RMS Watts @4 Ohm
Stereo 14.4V
Frequency Response
Signal Noise Ratio
Input Impedance
Input Sensitivity
T.H.D.
Hi Pass Freq.
Low Pass Freq.
Bass Boost
POWER DESCRIPTION
3750
Watts Nominal
RMS Watts @2 Ohm
Stereo 14.4V
RMS Watts @4 Ohm
Bridge 14.4V
Dimensions(mm)
Max Music PowerWatts 4500
10Hz~36KHz(-3dB)
ZO2500.2
11~15V DC
225 X 2
315 X 2
625
90dB
22K Ohm
250mV~5V
<0.05%
1250
2500
50Hz-400Hz
50Hz-400Hz
0/6/12dB
297X231.5X55.5
50Hz-400Hz
50Hz-400Hz
0/6/12dB
450X231.5X55.5

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FUNCTIONS
ZO1000.2/ZO1500.2/ZO2500.2/ZO4500.2
ZO1500.4/ZO2000.4/ZO3000.4/ZO4000.4/ZO5000.4/ZO6000.4
HPF
50Hz 400Hz
MODE
FULLHPF
Min Max
CH3/CH4
CH1CH3
CH4 CH2
INPUT
GAIN
HI INPUT
CH2
CH1
BASS BOOST
12 6 0
LPF
LPF
50Hz 400Hz
OUTPUT INPUT
Min Max
GAIN
MODE
FULL HPF
HPF
50Hz 400Hz
HI INPUT
+--+
CH1 CH2
PWR
PRO
CH1/CH2
CH3 CH4
+--+
MODE
FULL HPF
Min Max
BASS BOOST
GAIN
HI INPUT
+--+
LPF
OUTPUT
INPUT
LPF
50Hz 400Hz
PWR
PRO
HPF
12120 6
L
R
L
R
RL
50Hz 400Hz
SPECIFICATION
Supply Voltage
RMS Watts @4 Ohm
Stereo 14.4V
Frequency Response
Signal Noise Ratio
Input Impedance
Input Sensitivity
T.H.D.
Hi Pass Freq.
Low Pass Freq.
Bass Boost
POWER DESCRIPTION
Watts Nominal
RMS Watts @2 Ohm
Stereo 14.4V
RMS Watts @4 Ohm
Bridge 14.4V
Dimensions(mm)
Max Music PowerWatts
FOUR CHANNEL
ZO1500.4
11~15V DC
75X 4
90 X 4
180 X 2
750
10Hz~36KHz(-3dB)
90dB
22K Ohm
250mV~5V
<0.05%
50Hz-400Hz
50Hz-400Hz
0/6/12dB
330X231.5X55.5
1500
10Hz~36KHz(-3dB)
ZO3000.4
11~15V DC
125 X 4
190 X 4
380 X 2
90dB
22K Ohm
250mV~5V
<0.05%
50Hz-400Hz
50Hz-400Hz
0/6/12dB
1520
3000
ZO2000.4
11~15V DC
90 X 4
125 X 4
250 X 2
1000
10Hz~36KHz(-3dB)
90dB
22K Ohm
250mV~5V
<0.05%
50Hz-400Hz
50Hz-400Hz
0/6/12dB
2000
FOUR CHANNEL
Supply Voltage
RMS Watts @4 Ohm
Stereo 14.4V
Frequency Response
Signal Noise Ratio
Input Impedance
Input Sensitivity
T.H.D.
Hi Pass Freq.
Low Pass Freq.
Bass Boost
POWER DESCRIPTION
Watts Nominal
RMS Watts @2 Ohm
Stereo 14.4V
RMS Watts @4 Ohm
Bridge 14.4V
Dimensions(mm)
Max Music PowerWatts
ZO5000.4
11~15V DC
185 X 4
315X 4
625 X 2
2500
10Hz~36KHz(-3dB)
90dB
22K Ohm
250mV~5V
<0.05%
5000
ZO4000.4
11~15V DC
175 X 4
250 X 4
500 X 2
2000
10Hz~36KHz(-3dB)
90dB
22K Ohm
250mV~5V
<0.05%
4000
10Hz~36KHz(-3dB)
ZO6000.4
11~15V DC
250 X 4
375 X 4
750 X 2
90dB
22K Ohm
250mV~5V
<0.05%
3000
6000
362X231.5X55.5 372X231.5X55.5
50Hz-400Hz
50Hz-400Hz
0/6/12dB
382X231.5X55.5
50Hz-400Hz
50Hz-400Hz
0/6/12dB
50Hz-400Hz
50Hz-400Hz
0/6/12dB
392X231.5X55.5 512X231.5X55.5

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OPERATION
GND(-)=GROUND CONNECTION
Connect the GND terminal to the chassis ground of your car andtake care of best
electric and mechanic contact. In doing so, drill a hole in to the car chassis near
the amplifier then remove color,dirt or any other substance fromthe ground point.
After that fasten the cable endwith added ring terminal by usinga screw. Ensure
that the ground connection is as short as possible and that thecable diameter is
sufficient ( min 4 mm" ). Route the ground cables from the radio and all other
equipment parts. like equalizer. active crossover network or other amplifiers, to
the same ground point.
+12V=POWER SUPPLY
Connect the +12V terminal to thepositive pole of the battery with a lead cable
and add a fuse in tothe power cable in a distanceof not more then 30 cmfrom the
battery. The lead cables's diameter should be at least 4mm' for a length of 3m
and 6 mm" for a length of 6m.
REM(ON/OFF)REMOTE CONTROL
Connect the REM terminal to the automatic antenna connector of your car radio.
Now when turning on and off your car radio. the amplifierautomatically switches
ON and OFF. Acable diameter of 0.5mm is sufficient.
FUSE
The amplifier is equipped with a plug-in auto fuse protecting the set against fault
conditions. Do not use a fuse with a higher value and never bridge the fuse over,
as this may lead to irreparability damage so that ant any claim for warranty is
denied.
No Function:
The connection cable is not connected correctly ( =terminal BATT/GND /REM).
Ensure that all connections and mechanic contact and that the jacket has been
removed. The fuse is defective-pay attention to the correct value of a new fuse!
No Sound:
Speaker cable or speaker plug are not connected correctly.
No Sound /Red LED Protection Shines:
The plus and minus wires of the speaker cable have contact, thus eliminate the
short circuit. If you use a 2 Ohm speaker in stereo mode, a 4 Ohm speaker in
bridge mode or tri-mode and the se is overloaded, then turn the gain control to
"min " until the operation isfree of trouble.
Poor Sound Quality ( Distortions ):
The speakers are overloaded, therefore turn down the volume level and check
the volume control positions.
No Stereo Sound And A Weak Bass:
Speaker cables (+) and (-) are mixed up, unitwired out of phase.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
INTERFERENCE
Use only ascreened audio cablefor the wiringbetween " low level in " of the
amplifier and RCAor DIN outputof the radio.
Lay the signal, speaker and power cables separately with enough distance
from one anotherand also fromeach other carcable. lf notpossible, you can
lay the circuit and ground cable together with the serial cables. Audio and
speaker cable shouldbe as faraway from theseas possible. The REM cableto
the automatic antennaoutput of the radio can be laid together with the signal
cables.
Avoid ground loops by laying the ground wiringof all componentsto a center
point in astar-like way. You can find the best central point in measuring the
voltage directly atthe battery. Now compare this voltage value with the chosen
ground point andthe (+) terminal of the amplifier. lf the measured voltage in
only less different you've found the correct central.Otherwise you have to look
for another point. Youshould measure withthe ignition being switched on and
additionally switched on other electronics ( rear window heating and light ).
If there are pickups from external electrical sources into the speaker cables,
divide the coreleads and twistthem together.
If there are noises from the car electronics. Add an interferencesuppression
choke to thepower wiring .
If there are huming noises, use thicker ground cablesor add further ground
cables to thechassis.
Toreduce contact resistance and bad and loose contacts, please tin the cable
ends or use multi core cable ends, spade terminals or others. GoldPlated
spade terminal are free of corrosion and have thelowest contact resistance.
Should all these measures to without any success. the use of aground loop
isolator may solvethe problem.
All cables aresources of interference. The power cable and RCA audio cable
are very proneto interference; theremote cables areless prone . There is often
interference caused bythe generator (piping), ignition ( cracking) or other car
electronic parts. Mostof these problemscan be eliminated by correct and careful
cabling. In doingso, these arethe following guidelines:

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PRECAUTIONS
FUSE REPLACEMENT
If the fuseblows, check thepower connection andreplace the fuse. If the fuse
blows again afterreplacement, there may be an internal malfunction. In thiscase,
consult your dealer.
WARNING:
Use the specifiedamperage fuse. Use of a higheramperage fuse maycause
serious damage.
PROTECTION CIRCUIT:
This amplifier isprovided with a protection circuit which operates in the following
cases when:
the unit is overheated.
the speaker terminals are short circuited.
This unit isdesigned for negativeground 12V DCoperation only.
Use speakers withan impedance of 2 or 4 Ohms ( 2 to 4 Ohm when used as
bridging amplifier )
Avoid installing the unit where:
-It would besubject to hightemperatures, such asfrom direct sunlight or hot air
from the heater.
-It would beexposed to rainor moisture.
-It would besubject to dustor dirt.
If your caris parked indirect sunlight and there is a considerable rise in
temperature inside thecar, allowthe unit tocool off before operation.
When installing theunit horizontally, be surenot to cover the heatsink fins with
the floor carpet.
If this unitis placed tooclose to the car radio, an interference may occur. In this
case, separate theamplifier from thecar radio.
This power amplifieremploys a protection circuit to protectthe transistors and
speakers if theamplifier m lfunctions. Do notattempt to test the protection
circuits by coveringthe heatsink orconnecting improper loads.
Do not usethe unit with a weak autobattery as itsoptimum performance
depends on anormal battery supply voltage.
For safety reasons,keep the volumeof your car audio system moderate so that
you can stillhear normal traffic sounds outside your car.
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After the amplifier has been installed and all connections have been made careful
-lyand securely, turn the radio on so that the amplifier is switched on automatically.
After a short power-on period, the amplifier reaches its full performance.
Now turn up the volume slowly using the volume control of the radio. If there is no
sound or only a distorted replay, switch offthe radio immediately, the amplifierwill
also switch offautomatically, and check if all connections have been made correctly.
POWER=LED POWER INDICATOR
After the orderly connection of the three power terminals, the LED indicator shines
green and goes out with off.
PROTECT =LED PROTECTION INDICATOR
This set is equipped with an overload protection, immediately upon overloading
due to short circuit or much increased temperature the overload protection is
activated and the red LED indicator is shining. Through this the amplifier is
protected against damage. In case of the thermal protection a certain short cooling
time must be allowed after which the amplifier automatically resumes operation.
LEVEL CONTROL
The input level control allows the system to work well within a wide range of output
level. Choose the adjustment in the way that you achieve a sound most possibly
without any distortion. as a guideline the following procedure is recommended:
If you use several amplifier, the adjustment has to be madefor each set separately,
tune up the volume of your car radio to 2/3 of the maximum volume.
Now turn the gain control of the amplifier from " Min " to " Max " direction until you
can hear distortions. Then turn the level control a little back to " Min ". The gain
control adjustment is finished now.
Attention! If you use 2 Ohm speakers in stereo mode. Tri-mode or 4 Ohm speakers
in bridge mode and the overload protection is triggered, turn the gain control to
" Min " direction, until the operation is free of trouble.
HIGH PASS AND LOW PASS CONTROLS
This amplifier has controls for making good sound
combination.
high pass and low pass
OPERATION

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HPF
50Hz 400Hz
MODE
FULLHPF
Min Max
CH3/CH4
CH1CH3
CH4 CH2
INPUT
GAIN
HI INPUT
CH2
CH1
BASS BOOST
12 6 0
LPF
LPF
50Hz 400Hz
OUTPUT INPUT
Min Max
GAIN
MODE
FULL HPF
HPF
50Hz 400Hz
HI INPUT
+--+
CH1 CH2
PWR
PRO
CH1/CH2
CH3 CH4
+--+
STEREO MODE
ZO1000.2/ZO1500.2/ZO2500.2/ZO4500.2
CAR STEREO
R
L
ZO1500.4/ZO2000.4/ZO3000.4/ZO4000.4/ZO5000.4/ZO6000.4
CAR STEREO
CH1 CH2CH4 CH3
MODE
FULL HPF
Min Max
BASS BOOST
GAIN
HI INPUT
+--+
LPF
OUTPUT
INPUT
LPF
50Hz 400Hz
PWR
PRO
HPF
12120 6
L
R
L
R
RL
50Hz 400Hz
POWER CONNECTION
The battery terminal(+12V) must beconnected directly tothe positive terminalof
the vehicle batteryto provide anadequate voltage source and minimize noise.
Connecting the batteryterminal lead toany other point(such as the fuse block )
will reduce thepower output andmay cause noiseand distortion. Use only #10
gauge or thicker(smaller gauge #) wire forthis lead and connect it to the terminal
of the batteryafter all otherwiring is completed.
GROUND CONNECTION
The ground terminal(GND) connection is also critical to the correct operation of
the amplifier.Use a wire of the same gauge as thepower connection ( #10 or thic-
ker)and connect itbetween the ground terminal (GND ) of the amplifier and a
metal part ofthe vehicle close to the mounting location. This wire should be as
short as possibleand any paint or rust at the grounding point should be scraped
away to providea clean metal surface to which the end of the ground wire can be
screwed or bolted.
REMOTE TURN-ON CONNECTION
The amplifier isturned on by applying +12V to the remote turn-on terminal (REM).
The wire leadto this terminal should be connected to the "Auto-Antenna " lead
from the carstereo which willprovide the +12Vonly when the car stereo is turned
on. If thecar stereo does not provide an Auto-Antenna" lead, the remote turn-on
lead may bewired to an"Accessory " or "Radio "terminal in the car's fuse block.
This will turnthe amplifier on and off with the ignition key, regardless of whether
the car stereois on or off. The remote turn-on leaddoes not carry large currents.
So #20 gauge wire may be used for thisapplication.
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
Depending on thetype and number of speakers used with the amplifier, wire them
to the speaker terminals as per the appropriate wiring diagram. For most
applications #18gauge wire should be used for the speaker leads but in no case
thinner than #20gauge. For leads in excess of 10 feet # 16 gauge is recommen-
ded. When wiringthe speakers, pay careful attention to the polarity of the termi-
nals on thespeakers and makecertain they correspondto the polarity of the c-
orresponding terminals on the amplifier. Do not groundany speaker leads to the
chassis of the vehicle.
INPUT CONNECTIONS
This amplifier featureslow-level input capability.
If the carstereo does not provide low-level outputs, the amplifier may be connec
-ted via the speaker (high-level) outputs from the stereo with aAUTOCRAFT line
converter.
WIRING INSTRUCTIONS

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ZO6000.5
CAR STEREO
CH3 CH4
CH2
CH1 CH5
LR
HPF
MODE GAIN
Min Max
4KHz
50Hz 4KHz MODE
FULL
HPF
FULL
HPF
Min Max
CH1/CH2
CH3/CH4
50Hz
CH1 CH3
CH4CH2
INPUT
CH5
R
L
GAIN
0dB +18dB 400Hz15Hz
LPF BASS BOOST
REMOTE
CH5CH5
PWR
PRO
GAIN
HPF
Min Max
HI INPUT
CH1/CH2
+--+
+--+
CH3/CH4
HI INPUT
+--+
L/R
ZO6000.5ZO6000.5
CAR STEREO
R
L
ZO3000.1D/ZO5000.1D/ZO8000.1D
R
L
PRO
PWR
OUT
IN
PRO
PWR
GAIN BASS BOOST
LPF REMOTE
15Hz 0dB +18dB
Min Max
LINE INPUT
LINE OUT
400Hz
PHASESUB SONIC
25HzOFF O
0O
180
BRIDGED
STEREO MODE POWER CONNECTION LEADS
Connect the +12V power input lead only after all other leads have been
connected.
Be sure toconnect the groundwire of theunit securely toa metal partof the car.
A loseconnection may causea malfunction ofthe amplifier.
REM: The unit is turned on by applying +12 Voltsto this terminal. This terminal
does not draw heavy current like the Power Terminalsso a thinner
connecting wire isacceptable. Standard 18GAUGE is fine and the standard
color is yellow.lf the radiois equipped witha Power Antenna control wire, it can
drive this terminal. If the Power Antenna wire is already in use, you can still
splice into it.With this method,the unit willturn on automaticallywith the radio.
Use the powersupply lead with a fuse attached whose value is the same as
original fuse.
Place the fusein the powersupply lead asclose as possibleto the car battery .
During a fullpower operation, maximum current will runthrough the system
Therefore, make surethat the leadsto be connectedto the +12V and GND
terminals of the unit respectively must be larger than 10-Gauge ( AWG.10).
NOTES ON THE POWER SUPPLY :
GND
REM
+12V
++
BATTERY
DC 12V
HEAD UNIT
( +12V)
REMOTE OUT
FUSE
to a metal part of car
POWER

20 9
BRIDGED
REM GND
+12V
POWER INPUT
CH1 CH2
CH3 CH4
FUSES
SPEAKER OUTPUT
SPEAKERS CONNECTIONS
ZO4000.4
ZO1500.4/ZO2000.4/ZO3000.4
Ch1
SPEAKER
2~4Ohm
Ch2
SPEAKER
2~4Ohm
Ch3
SPEAKER
2~4Ohm
Ch4
SPEAKER
2~4Ohm
ZO1500.4:30Ax2
ZO2000.4:35Ax2
ZO3000.4:40Ax2
BRIDGED
REM GND
+12V
POWER INPUT
CH1 CH2
CH3 CH4
SPEAKER OUTPUT
FUSES
40A X 3
Ch1
SPEAKER
2~4Ohm
Ch2
SPEAKER
2~4Ohm
Ch3
SPEAKER
2~4Ohm
Ch4
SPEAKER
2~4Ohm
BRIDGED MODE
ZO1500.2/ZO2500.2
MONO SPEAKER
4~8Ohm
MONO SPEAKER
4~8Ohm
ZO6000.5
ZO1500.2:30AX2
ZO2500.2:40AX2
ZO4500.2:200A
ZO6000.5:150A
MONO SPEAKER
4~8Ohm
SPEAKER OUTPUT
REM GN D
+12V
RIGHT
BRIDGED
FUSE
POWER INPUT
LEFT
SPEAKER OUTPUT
REM GN D
+12V
RIGHT
BRIDGED
POWER INPUT
LEFT
ZO4500.2
SPEAKER OUTPUT
CH5
BRIDGED
CH3 CH4
CH1 CH2
SPEAKER OUTPUT
MIN 1 POWER INPUT
REM GND
+12V

10 19
SPEAKERS CONNECTIONS
ZO5000.4
BRIDGED
REM GND
+12V
POWER INPUT
CH1 CH2
CH3 CH4
SPEAKER OUTPUT
FUSES
40A X 4
Ch1
SPEAKER
2~4Ohm
Ch2
SPEAKER
2~4Ohm
Ch3
SPEAKER
2~4Ohm
Ch4
SPEAKER
2~4Ohm
BRIDGED
REM GND
+12V
POWER INPUT
CH1 CH2
CH3 CH4
SPEAKER OUTPUT
Ch1
SPEAKER
2~4Ohm
Ch2
SPEAKER
2~4Ohm
Ch3
SPEAKER
2~4Ohm
Ch4
SPEAKER
2~4Ohm
ZO6000.4
ZO6000.4:200A
BRIDGED
REM GND
+12V
POWER INPUT
CH1 CH2
CH3 CH4
SPEAKER OUTPUT
FUSES
40A X 4
BRIDGED MODE
ZO5000.4
ZO1000.2
MONO SPEAKER
4~8Ohm
BRIDGED
REM GND
+12V
POWER INPUT
CH1 CH2
CH3 CH4
SPEAKER OUTPUT
MONO SPEAKER
4~8Ohm
MONO SPEAKER
4~8Ohm
MONO SPEAKER
4~8Ohm
SPEAKER OUTPUT
REM GN D
+12V
RIGHT
BRIDGED
FUSE
40A
POWER INPUT
LEFT
ZO6000.4
ZO6000.4:200A

18 11
SPEAKER OUTPUT
REM GN D
+12V
RIGHT
BRIDGED
FUSE
40A
POWER INPUT
LEFT
SPEAKERS CONNECTIONS
ZO1000.2
LEFT
SPEAKER
2~4Ohm
RIGHT
SPEAKER
2~4Ohm
ZO1500.2/ZO2500.2
SPEAKER OUTPUT
REM GN D
+12V
RIGHT
BRIDGED
FUSE
POWER INPUT
LEFT
ZO1500.2:30AX2
ZO2500.2:40AX2
LEFT
SPEAKER
2~4Ohm
RIGHT
SPEAKER
2~4Ohm
BRIDGED MODE
ZO4000.4
MONO SPEAKER
4~8Ohm
MONO SPEAKER
4~8Ohm
ZO1500.4/ZO2000.4/ZO3000.4
MONO SPEAKER
4~8Ohm
ZO1500.4:30Ax2
ZO2000.4:35Ax2
ZO3000.4:40Ax2
BRIDGED
REM GND
+12V
POWER INPUT
CH1 CH2
CH3 CH4
FUSES
SPEAKER OUTPUT
MONO SPEAKER
4~8Ohm
BRIDGED
REM GND
+12V
POWER INPUT
CH1 CH2
CH3 CH4
SPEAKER OUTPUT
FUSES
40A X 3

12 17
SPEAKERS CONNECTIONS
ZO4500.2
ZO6000.5
ZO6000.5:150A
ZO4500.2:200A
SPEAKER OUTPUT
REM GN D
+12V
RIGHT
BRIDGED
POWER INPUT
LEFT
LEFT
SPEAKER
2~4Ohm
RIGHT
SPEAKER
2~4Ohm
SPEAKER OUTPUT
CH5
BRIDGED
CH3 CH4
CH1 CH2
SPEAKER OUTPUT
MIN 1POWER INPUT
REM GND
+12V
SPEAKERS CONNECTIONS AT BRIDGED
CAR STEREO
AMP 2
AMP 1 MASTER
SAVEL
R
L
PRO
PWR
OUT
IN
PRO
PWR
GAIN BASS BOOST
LPF REMOTE
15Hz 0dB +18dB
Min Max
LINE INPUT
LINE OUT
400Hz
PHASESUB SONIC
25HzOFF O 0O
180
BRIDGED
R
L
PRO
PWR
OUT
IN
PRO
PWR
GAIN BASS BOOST
LPF REMOTE
15Hz 0dB +18dB
Min Max
LINE INPUT
LINE OUT
400Hz
PHASESUB SONIC
25HzOFF O
0O
180
BRIDGED
ZO8000.1D

16 13
SPEAKERS CONNECTIONS AT BRIDGED
ZO8000.1D
BATTERY
DC 12V
To a metal
part of car
AMP 2
AMP 1
4~8Ohm
POWER INP U T
SPEAKER OUTPUT
FUSES +12V REM GND
MIN 1
30A X 4
POWER INP U T
SPEAKER OUTPUT
FUSES +12V REM GND
MIN 1
30A X 4
SPEAKERS CONNECTIONS
ZO3000.1D/ZO500.1D
++
MONO SPEAKER
1~4Ohm
POWER INP U T
SPEAKER OUTPUT
FUSES +12V REM GND
MIN 1
ZO3000.1D:30Ax3
ZO5000.1D:35Ax3
POWER INP U T
SPEAKER OUTPUT
FUSES +12V REM GND
MIN 1
30A X 4
ZO8000.1D
++
MONO SPEAKER
1~4Ohm

14 15
SPEAKERS CONNECTIONS AT BRIDGED SPEAKERS CONNECTIONS AT BRIDGED
BATTERY
DC 12V
To a metal
part of car
AMP 2
AMP 1
4~8Ohm
CAR STEREO
AMP 2
AMP 1 MASTER
SAVEL
R
L
PRO
PWR
OUT
IN
PRO
PWR
GAIN BASS BOOST
LPF REMOTE
15Hz 0dB +18dB
Min Max
LINE INPUT
LINE OUT
400Hz
PHASESUB SONIC
25HzOFF O 0O
180
BRIDGED
POWER INP U T
SPEAKER OUTPUT
FUSES +12V REM GND
MIN 1
POWER INP U T
SPEAKER OUTPUT
FUSES +12V REM GND
MIN 1
R
L
PRO
PWR
OUT
IN
PRO
PWR
GAIN BASS BOOST
LPF REMOTE
15Hz 0dB +18dB
Min Max
LINE INPUT
LINE OUT
400Hz
PHASESUB SONIC
25HzOFF O
0O
180
BRIDGED
ZO3000.1D:30Ax3
ZO5000.1D:35Ax3
ZO3000.1D/ZO500.1D ZO3000.1D/ZO500.1D