Phoenix Gold iAmp User manual

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USER MANUAL
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Table of Contents
Section Pages
Overview 3
Touch Screen LCD Controller
1. Home Screen 3
2. Subwoofer Level Screen 4
3. Factory EQ Preset Screen 4
4. User EQ Preset Screen 5
5. Listening Position Screen 5
6. Tools Menu 6-7
PC Software
1. Connecting the PAC-UP to the Amp/PC 8
2. Setting the Gains/Crossover Point 8
3. Setting and Saving the EQ Presets 9
4. Listening Position 9
5. Text Displays 9
6. Saving Your Settings 10
7. Loading Your Settings 10
Troubleshooting 11
Warranty 12

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Overview
Thank you for purchasing the Phoenix Gold iAMP complete plug-n-play solution. This kit comes
with everything you need in one box and provides your factory audio system with 800 watts of audio
adrenaline!
This manual will cover the features and functions of the iAMP such as the LCD Touchscreen
controller, the PC Software and basic troubleshooting.
The touchscreen LCD has many important functions such as subwoofer level control, EQ preset
selection, listening position selection and an amp reset function.
The PC Software allows the user to set certain features of the iAMP to their personal preference.
For Installation please refer to the installation manual which is also included in the iAMP kit.
Touchscreen LCD Controller
Home Screen
This screen is the default home screen and
displays important information such as the
amp temperature, voltage, equalizer setting
and listening position. Whenever the iAMP is
powered on the LCD will display the following
information:
- iAMP Revision Number
- LCD Revision Number
- Factory audio system the amp is
congured for (standard or factory
amplied
The LCD touchscreen display will always
revert back to this screen after 5-10 seconds
of inactivity (with the exception of the
calibration screen).
IMPORTANT NOTES:
1. The temperature display can be adjusted
to show Fahrenheit or Celsius depending
on the vehicles setting to standard or
metric. Please see the vehicle owner’s
manual on how to make this adjustment.
2. When OnStar or Bluetooth is active the
home screen will display the text “Audio
Compensation Active”. The audio
compensation allows the best possible
sound for these features.
Section Pages
Overview 3
Touch Screen LCD Controller
1. Home Screen 3
2. Subwoofer Level Screen 4
3. Factory EQ Preset Screen 4
4. User EQ Preset Screen 5
5. Listening Position Screen 5
6. Tools Menu 6-7
PC Software
1. Connecting the PAC-UP to the Amp/PC 8
2. Setting the Gains/Crossover Point 8
3. Setting and Saving the EQ Presets 9
4. Listening Position 9
5. Text Displays 9
6. Saving Your Settings 10
7. Loading Your Settings 10
Troubleshooting 11
Warranty 12

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Subwoofer Level Screen
This screen allows adjustment of the
subwoofer volume as well as access to the
Tools menu (please see page 6 for detailed
instructions on the tools menu). To access
the subwoofer level screen press anywhere
on the home screen.
To adjust the subwoofer volume simply press
the (+) or (-) icons to the desired level.
Adjust Subwoofer Volume
Factory EQ Preset Screen
This screen allows selection of 6 different
factory preset equalizer curves. To access
this screen follow these steps:
1. Touch anywhere on the home screen to
access the subwoofer level screen
2. Press the right arrow in the bottom right
corner of the subwoofer screen
To select different eq curves simply press the
desired icon. These settings are preset from
the factory and cannot be changed.
Touchscreen LCD Controller (Cont.)

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User EQ Preset Screen
This screen allows selection of 6 user
preset EQ curves. These can be adjusted
and stored with the iAMP PC software as
described on page 9. All 6 user presets are
set to at until they are adjusted with the
PC software. To access this screen follow
these steps:
1. Touch anywhere on the home screen to
access the subwoofer level screen
2. Press the right arrow in the bottom right
corner twice
To select different eq curves simply press the
desired icon.
Listening Position Screen
This screen allows selection of 4 different
listening positions. To access this screen
follow these steps:
1. Touch anywhere on the home screen to
access the subwoofer level screen
2. Press the right arrow in the bottom right
corner three times
To select listening positions simply press the
desired icon. These settings are preset from
the factory and cannot be changed.
Touchscreen LCD Controller (Cont.)

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Tools Menu
The tools menu is used to calibrate the
screen and reset the amp in the event it does
not come on or pass audio. To access the
tools menu follow these steps:
1. Press anywhere on the home screen to
access the subwoofer volume screen.
2. Press the tools icon located in the lower
left corner of this screen.
To reset the amp follow these steps:
1. Access the tools menu as described above
2. Press the reset icon
Access Tools Menu
Press To Reset
In the event that you have to update the LCD
screen with a new rmware le it must be
recalibrated. To calibrate the screen follow
these steps:
1. Access the tools menu as described
above.
2. Press the “Calibrate” icon on the top left of
the screen.
Access Calibration
Touchscreen LCD Controller (Cont.)

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4. Once the calibration screen comes up follow the on-screen prompts to calibrate the screen
properly.

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PC Software
Setting the Gains/
Crossover Point
This screen allows you to set the gain of the
center channel and subwoofer along with the
crossover point of the system. The crossover
point affects both the sub-woofer and the full
range factory speakers.
PLEASE NOTE: The center channel gain is only
valid when the listening position is set to “Off”.
The subwoofer gain is not affected by any
listening position.
To download the iAMP PC Software please visit www.phoenixgold.com/iamppc. Please follow the
instructions included in the download to install the software on your PC.
Once Installed on your PC you can use the software to do the following:
1. Set the 6 EQ user presets
2. Set the gain of the subwoofer
3. Set the low pass lter of the subwoofer
4. Set the gain of the center channel (if present).
5. Set different listening positions (This can also be done from the touchscreen display but has been
added here to allow the user the ability to control it while setting the custom EQ curves).
Connecting the PAC-UP
to the Amplier/PC
In order to use the PC Software you must rst
connect the PAC-UP to the iAMP and your PC
using the supplied cables. The PAC-UP can be
connected either at the 5-pin port on the amplier
or the 5-pin port located behind the head unit in
the harness with the 44-pin vehicle connectors.
If connecting at the amplier you may want
to use the supplied USB extension. Once you
are connected to the amp and the PC launch
the iAMP PC software you installed on your
computer.
PLEASE NOTE: The PC interface can only be
used when the amp is installed in the vehicle
with the key on and music playing.
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PC Software (Cont.)
Setting and Saving the
Graphic Equalizer
PLEASE NOTE: The accuracy of the iAMP EQ
depends on the factory radio’s bass, mid-
range and treble functions to be set to 0 or
at. Please ensure they are set this way before
proceeding
This screen allows you to set the six EQ custom
user presets. To set a user preset follow these
steps:
1. Adjust the EQ accordingly.
2. Click the “Save” button to the right of the
custom EQ presets and select a preset from the
dropdown menu.
Listening Position
This function can be changed from the
touchscreen display but has been included in
the PC software so the user can control it while
setting the custom EQ curves.
PLEASE NOTE: The accuracy of the listening
position is dependant upon the factory radios
balance and fade features to be set to the
center.
Text Displays
The text displays located above and below the
Phoenix Gold/PAC logo will display information
such as:
- The revision number of the PC interface.
- The revision number of the iAMP.
- Which factory system the iAMP is congured for.
- Temperature reading.
- Voltage reading.

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PC Software (Cont.)
Saving Your Settings
Now that you have made all of the custom settings it is time to save
them to your PC. Once saved these les can be re-loaded onto the
iAMp at any time. This will allow you to save as many preset les as
you like, possibly for different driver preferences.
1. Click the “Save Settings” button in the lower left corner of the
interface software window (Fig. 1).
2. A window will pop up asking you to choose the location where
you wish to save the le (Fig. 2). We recommend saving it to your
desktop for easy access. Once you have decided on a location,
name the le then click the “Save” button in the lower right corner.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Loading Your Settings
Now that you have saved your settings it is time to load them onto
the iAMP. This only needs to be done once
1. Click the “Load Settings” button in the lower left corner of the
interface software window (Fig. 3)
2. A window will pop up asking you to browse to the le that you
saved in step 2 (Fig. 4). This should be located on your desktop
unless you chose an alternate location. Select the le you saved
earlier and click the “Open” button in the bottom right corner. The
software will now load the le onto the iAMP.
PLEASE NOTE: You may hear some audible data noise as the le
transfers, this is normal.

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Troubleshooting
Problem Solution 1 Solution 2 Solution 3
No Power Check that all plug and
play connections are
secure.
Check that the amp is
receiving 12v by ensuring
it is hooked up properly to
the battery.
Check that the in-line fuse
is not blown.
No sound Check “No Power”
solutions
Amplier may have reset.
Please cycle the ignition.
Go into tools menu on the
LCD and press the reset
icon.
No sound from subwoofer Make sure the subwoofer
is connected properly to
the amplier.
Distorted audio Go into tools menu on the
LCD and press the reset
icon.
LCD Display turns on but
screen is white
Please contact our tech
support department at
888-228-5560 for further
assistance.
iAMP PC Interface displays
error message upon start
up
Amp must be installed in
car with ignition on and
audio playing.
PAC-UP must be plugged
into the PC and the 5-pin
port on the iAMP.
Close and re-open
the program once all
connections and steps are
made.
Amp is congured to the
wrong audio system
Verify that blu/wht wire is
connected accordingly
for your vehicle and then
reset the amplier via the
tools menu. please see the
included addendum for
proper connection of the
blu/wht wire.
If you are unable to resolve your issue please contact your nearest authorized Phoenix Gold dealer for assistance.
You can locate your nearest dealer via our dealer locator at http://www.phoenixgold.com/buy.aspx.

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