Phoenix Gold Z Series User manual

Models: Z150.2 - Z300.1 - Z300.4 - Z600.5 - Z1000.1
Z-Series
Ampliers
Integrated Cooling Fan - Regulates amplier temperature for sustained performance
High & Low Level Inputs - Versatile connectivity to suit any vehicle (ZRHC High Level Adaptor required) - sold separately
OEM Connection Ready - Compatible with aftermarket or original t source units
High Level Auto-Turn On - Powers on the amplier when an audio signal is supplied (via the ZRHC High Level Adaptor)
Remote Bass Ready - Control the Bass Level with the ZRBC (sold separately)
4-Way Protection Circuit - Thermal / Reversed Power and Speaker Polarity / Low Voltage
Heavy Duty Connector Block - Enables Maximum Current Supply
Ventilateur de refroidissement intégré - Régule la température de l’amplicateur pour une performance soutenue
Entrées haute et basse - Connectivité polyvalente pour tous les véhicules (ZRHC Haut niveau Adaptateur
requis) - vendu séparément
Prêt pour une connexion OEM - Compatible avec les unités d’origine et de rechange.
Mise sous tension automatique à haut niveau - Allume l’amplicateur lorsqu’un signal audio est détecté
(via l’adaptateur ZRHC de haut niveau)
Prêt pour la commande des graves à distance - Contrôle du niveau des graves avec le ZRBC (vendu séparément)
Circuit de protection 4-voies - Puissance thermale/inversée et haut-parleur Polarité/Basse tension.
Bloc de connecteur robuste - Permet une alimentation maximale
Ventilador de Refrigeración Integrado - Regula la temperatura del amplicador para mantener su buen rendimiento
Entradas de Alto y Bajo Nivel - Conectividad versátil para adaptarse a cualquier vehículo (Se requiere de un
Adaptador ZRHC de Alto Nivel) – El mismo se vende por separado
Conexión de OEM Lista - Compatible con unidades originales o de segunda mano.
Encendido Automático de Alto Nivel - Se enciende el amplicador cuando se suministra una señal de audio (A través
del Adaptador de Alto Nivel ZRHC)
Control Remoto de Bajos - Controle el nivel de graves con el ZRBC (se vende por separado)
Circuito de Protección de 4 vías - Potencia térmica / retroceso y altavoz Polaridad / baja tensión.
Bloque de conector robusto - Permite una máxima potencia
Les amplicateurs de la série Z
Los amplicadores series Z
CARACTÉRISTIQUES
FEATURES
CARACTERÍSTICAS

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Z300.4 Z150.2 Z300.1 Z600.5 Z1000.1
Class Class A/B Class A/B Class A/B Class A/B Class D
Power (MAX) 1200 Watts 600 Watts 1200 Watts 2400 Watts 2000 Watts
Frequency
Response
20Hz-20KHz 20Hz-20KHz 20Hz-400Hz 20Hz-20KHz 20Hz-300MHz
Dimensions (mm) 312x186x49 232x186x49 312x186x49 372x186x49 312x186x49
RMS Power
Ratings
60W x 4 @ 4ohm
75W x 4 @ 2ohm
150W x 2 @ 4ohm
bridged
60W x 2 @ 4ohm
75W x 2 @ 2ohm
150W x 1 @ 4ohm
bridged
200W x 1 @ 4ohm
300W x 1 @ 2ohm
60W x 4 @ 4ohm
+1 x 200W @ 4ohm
75W x 4 @ 2ohm
+1 x 300W @2ohm
150 x 2 @ 4ohm
bridged
+1 x 300 @ 2ohm
400w x1 @ 4 ohm
700w x 1 @ 2 ohm
1000w x 1 @ 1 ohm
Signal to
Noise Ratio
>50dB >50dB >50dB >50dB >90dB
High & Low Pass
Crossover
12dB per Octave 12dB per Octave 12dB per Octave 12dB per Octave 12dB per Octave
Subsonic Filter N/A N/A 12dB per Octave 12dB per Octave 12dB per Octave
Crossover
Range
50Hz-250Hz 50Hz-250Hz 50Hz-400MHz 50Hz-250Hz (CH1,2,3,4)
50Hz-400Hz (Sub-
woofer)
30Hz to 300Hz
Subsonic
Crossover Range
N/A N/A 10Hz-40Hz 10Hz-40Hz 10Hz to 55Hz
Bass Boost
@ 45Hz
N/A N/A 0 to +18dB 0 to +18dB 0 to +18dB
Low Level
Input Range
0.35 Volts
to 10 Volts
0.35Volts to
10 Volts
0.35 Volts to
10 Volts
0.35 Volts to
10 Volts
200 millivolts to 8 volts
High Level
Input Range
1 Volt to 30 Volts 1 Volt to 30 Volts 1 Volt to 30 Volts 1 Volt to 30 Volts 200 millivolts to 20 volts
Minimum Load
Impedance
2 ohm Stereo &
4 ohm bridged
2 ohm Stereo &
4 ohm bridged
2 ohm 2 ohm Stereo &
4 ohm bridged
1 Ohm
Note:
Phoenix Gold Ampliers have a minimum load impedance
of 2ohm per channel 4ohm bridged
(except Z1000.1 - which is 1 Ohm)

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Installation Warnings
1. Ensure the +12V lead is disconnected from the battery before you
connect any new equipment
2. Ensure that the amplier mounting location and holes will not interfere
with the petrol tank, brake lines or electrical wiring.
3. Ensure the amplier is securely fastened to the vehicle to prevent the
amplier moving and causing damage in the event of an accident
4. Ensure all wiring is protected from sharp objects and from pinching or
crushing which could result in damage to the audio system
5. Ensure the mounting location has sufcient air ow around the
amplier. If the amplier is mounted in an enclosed space a 3” fan
with ducting should be used to assist with cooling.
6. Do not mount any amplier on a subwoofer enclosure as extended
exposure to vibration may cause damage to the amplier.
7. Ensure the minimum recommended gauge wire/cable or larger for all
amplier connections
8. Appropriate mounting is very important for prolonged life
expectancy of any amplier. Select a location that provides
protection from moisture. Keep in mind that an amplier should never
be mounted upside down. Upside down mounting will compromise
heat dissipation through the heat sink and could engage the thermal
protection circuit.

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Connection
Ensure the audio system is turned off before making any connections to the
amplier, speakers or source unit. Failure to do so could result in permanent
damage to the audio system.
Ensure the correct gauge cable is used for all connections; consult the cable
calculator diagram below for the correct gauge cable for your installation.
Total
Amps
Cable
Length >
M 0-1 1-2 2-3 3-4 4-5 5-6 6-7 7-9
FT 0-4 4-7 7-10 10-13 13-16 16-19 19-22 22-28
0-20 14 12 12 10 10 8 8 8
20-35 12 10 8 8 6 6 6 4
35-50 10 8 8 6 4 4 4 4
50-65 8 8 6 4 4 4 4 2
65-85 6 6 4 4 2 2 2 0
85-105 6 6 4 2 2 2 2 0
105-125 4 4 4 2 0 0 0 0
125-150 2 2 2 0 0 0 0 0
The above chart shows cable gauges to be used, if no less than a 0.5 volt drop is accept-
able. If aluminium wire is used, the gauges should be of an even larger size to compen-
sate. Cable gauge size calculation takes into account terminal connection resistance.
Z150.2 - Z300.4 - Z300.1 - Z600.5 1. +12Volt Power
Ensure ALL other cable connections are
completed before connecting this cable to the
battery. PHOENIX GOLD ampliers should be
connected directly to the 12v battery terminal
using the appropriate gauge cable. Start at the
vehicles battery and run the cable through to
the amplier. PHOENIX GOLD recommends the
use of rubber grommets when passing any ca-
ble through metal panels to avoid sharp corners
or panels that could cut through the insulation
of the cable. An inline fuse or circuit breaker
MUST be used within 30cm (12”) of your battery;
this will prevent the potential
AMPLIFIER CONNECTION
+12V REM GND
FUSE INSIDE
!
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risk of a re caused by a short in your power cable (see specications table for
recommended inline fuse/circuit breaker ratings). Connect the other end of your power
cable to the battery, but remember to leave the fuse out or circuit breaker off until all
other cable connections are made.
2. Remote Turn-On
This connection turns the amplier on and should be connected to the ‘Remote Turn on’
wire from the Head Unit. If one is not available a switched +12v source must be used, such
as a power antenna wire or ACC +12v.
If you are using high level (speaker) inputs and a remote turn on wire is not available, then
instead the ‘Auto Turn-On’ switch must be set to ON
3. Ground
Connect the Ground/Earth cable for your amplier rst. Ensure that the location is a good
source of ground (preferably the chassis/oor pan). Investigate the area you wish to use
to ensure it is free of wiring, vacuum lines, brake and fuel lines. Use either a wire brush or
sandpaper to expose bare metal, this will provide a high current contact for your ground
connection. Use the same gauge cable for the ground cable as you did for the power
cable. Secure the ground cable to the ground point with a bolt, star washer and nut.
Apply some neutral cure silicon to the bolt and bare metal to prevent possible water
leaks and rust. Connect the other end of your ground cable to the amplier.
4. Speaker Output Connection
(Z300.4 - Z150.2 - Z600.5)
Ensure the correct polarity is observed when
connecting speakers/subwoofers.
2 Ohm minimum speaker impedance for stereo
operation (per channel).
4 Ohm minimum speaker impedance for bridged
operation.
4B. Internally Linked Output (Z300.1 ONLY)
The Z300.1 Monoblock amplier provides dual output
connections to simplify wiring when using 2 subwoofers
or a dual voice coil subwoofer. Both positive and
negative terminals and internally connected or linked
in parallel. For dual coil (2 x 4ohm) or two single coil
(4 ohm) subwoofers connect each coil to positive or
negative terminal. For a standard single coil subwoofer
connect to either positive and either negative terminal.
4C. Single Channel Output (Z1000.1 ONLY)
(1 Ohm minimum)
L R
L R
INTERNALLY LINKED
40A
40A
40A
40A
40A
40A

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Z300.4
Example of 3 Channel
conguration
2 x Front/Rear Speakers
(4 Ohm Subwoofer)
Bridged Rear Channels
BRIDGED
RL
Z300.4
FUSE INSIDE
!
Front
Rear
Z150.2
GAIN LPFH PF
INPUT
INPUT
VOLTAGE
AUTO
TURN ON
REMOTE
OFF
ON
HIGH
LOW MIN MAX 50Hz 250Hz 50Hz 250Hz
HPF FULL LPF
L
R
PWR
PRT
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Z300.4
LPF
INPUT
INPUT
VOLTAGE
AUTO
TURN ON
REMOTE
OFF
ON
HIGH
LOW
GAIN
MIN MAX
HPF
50Hz 250Hz 50Hz 250Hz
HPF FULL LPF
RL
RR
PWR
PRT
FL
FR
GAIN
MIN MAX
HPF
50Hz 250Hz
FULL HPF
FRONT REAR
Z300.1
REMOTE
INPUT
VOLTAGE
AUTO
TURN ON
OFF
ON
HIGH
LOW
GAIN
MIN MAX 10Hz 40Hz
PWR
PRT
OUTPUT INPUT
L
R
L
R
SUBSONIC
0dB 18dB
BOOST
50Hz 250Hz
LPF
Z600.5
REMOTE
PWR
PRT
FRONT REAR SUB
L
R
INPUT
GAIN
MIN MAX 10Hz 40Hz
SUBSONIC
50Hz 400Hz
LPF
0dB 18dB
BOOST PHASE
AUTO
TURN ON F/R
INPUT VOLTAGE
OFF
ON
HIGH
LOW
SUB
GAIN
MIN MAX
HPF
50Hz 250Hz
FRONT REAR
FULL HPF FULL HPF
GAIN
MIN MAX
HPF
50Hz 250Hz
SUB
REMOTE
PWR
PRT
OUTPUT LOW INPUT
R
L
R
L
RMD
HIGH INPUT
+
L
+
R
+-
PHASE
SUBSONIC
SENS
MIN MAX 10Hz 40Hz 0dB 18dB
BASS
30Hz 300Hz
X-OVER
FREQ
Z1000.1
Z1000.1
5. RCA Inputs Front-Rear-Subwoofer
Choose the correct length RCA cables to connect the RCA outputs of the source/head unit, to the
input connectors of the amplier. Run the RCA cables on the opposite side of the vehicle. to the power cable and
vehicle wiring loom. Avoid the electric fan motor and wiring. Ensure you follow the correct balance. (L LEFT = White or
Black. R Right = Red)
6. Low Level RCA outputs (Z300.1 + Z1000.1 only)
Use these RCA connectors to connect to a secondary amplier. This output is a pass-thru connection from the RCA
input connectors so that the signal level and frequency response is the same as the original input signal.
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7. Gain/Level Control (Sub/Front/Rear)
This control is used to match the input level of the amplier to the output level of your
head unit. We recommend the method below, as failure to follow these steps may
damage the audio system.
1. Turn the amplier Gain to zero
2. Turn the volume of the head unit to ¾ and the bass and treble to zero
3. Adjust the amplier Gain/Level control until the desired maximum volume is
achieved without distortion.
4. Make ne adjustments to tune your install.
8. High Pass Crossover Filter
Set the crossover switch to HP and turn this control to 65Hz or above when using
speaker’s smaller than 6 x 9”. When a subwoofer is used in the system, this feature is
designed to lter out all low bass frequencies that only subwoofers should produce. See
specication table for adjustable frequency range
9. Low Pass Crossover Filter
Ensure the crossover frequency is set at 100Hz or below. This feature must be used with
a subwoofer to lter out all mid to high frequencies that only full range speakers should
produce. See specication table for adjustable frequency range
10. Crossover Switch
Full - This setting is for large speakers (e.g. 6 X 9”) or speakers when a sub
woofer is not included in the system. The amplied audio signal is not ltered
so the full range audio signal is sent to the speakers.
Low - This setting is used when using a subwoofer and will only allow
frequencies below the low pass lter setting to pass through.
High - Used to run mid-range speakers when a spearate subwoofer is
connected. This etting will only allow frequencies above the set high pass lter
setting to pass through.
11. Subsonic Filter (Z300.1 + Z1000.1)
This is a variable control that lters out all subsonic bass frequencies below the set point.
These are frequencies that are not audible. These frequencies can damage
subwoofers. See specication table for adjustable frequency range.
12. Bass Boost (Z300.1 + Z1000.1)
This control adjusts the bass boost at 45Hz, from 0 to +18dB. Start from 0 and slowly
increase to the desired level. Use this control with extreme care as failure to do so may
result in damage to the subwoofers.
13. Remote Bass Controller Port
This connection should be used with the optional remote control
(ZRBC - sold separately) to adjust the bass level from any location within the vehicle.

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14. Input Voltage
This function switches the amplier input between Low level (RCA
cable) and High level (speaker wire) connection. Where possible
RCA (Low Level) connections are preferable.
High
The High setting is selected when the Phoenix Gold High
Level adaptor (sold separately) is used to connect a full range signal
from the source (head) unit speaker
connections to the amplier. Simply connect the speaker wires to the
input connections observing polarity and then connect the PHOENIX
GOLD ZRHC to the RCA inputs on the Amplier.
Low
The Low setting is for RCA connection from the source (head) unit to the
amplier. Connect the RCA interconnects to the appropriate Line Out
connectors on the source head unit and connect to the RCA inputs of the
Amplier. This is the preferred installation method, as this provides a higher
quality audio signal.
15. Auto Turn-On
Auto Turn on switch = 12V
If you are using a 12V switched supply to the remote terminal of the amplier this switch
should be in the off position. If you are not using a switched supply and the amplier is
connected to high level inputs this switch should be in the on position
16. Power / Protect LED
1. When illuminated Green, indicates normal operation. Amplier is powered on with no
faults detected
2. When illuminated Red, indicates the amplier is in protection mode / fault state. See
troubleshooting section on the next page.
17. Phase (Z1000.1 ONLY)
This adjusts the phase of the subwoofer relative to the rest of the system. 0-180º
18. RMD (Z1000.1 ONLY)
Use this port to connect to the optional Remote Voltage Display (RMD-1)
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE REASON SOLUTION
Amplier not
switching ON
LED = OFF
(not ‘Red or Green’)
No 12V to power wire Check fuses and
connections to battery
No power to remote
wire
Check remote turn on
connections to head unit
Blown Fuse Replace fuse with correct
type and amperage
No ground connection Check ground cable is
correctly connected to the
amplier and vehicle / body
chassis
Amplier not work-
ing, status LED = RED
Amplier too hot Move amplier to vented
area. Turn head unit down
Speaker wires shorted Check that there are no
speaker wires shorted to
another wire or to the
vehicle chassis
No Sound
LED = Green
RCA Signal Check RCA connection to
head unit
Gain control not set up Ensure you have set up the
amplier gain level control
Head unit Check head unit volume
Amplier Check all power, remote on
and ground connections
Speakers Check speakers are
correctly connected
Check speakers for shorts

Phoenix Gold Product Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTY
Phoenix Gold warrants this product to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period
of one (1) years from the original date of purchase. This warranty is not transferable and applies only
to the original purchaser from an authorized Phoenix Gold dealer in the United States of America
only. Should service be necessary under this warranty for any reason due to manufacturing defect
or malfunction, Phoenix Gold will (at its discretion), repair or replace the defective product with new
or remanufactured product at no charge. Damage caused by the following is not covered under
warranty: accident, misuse, abuse, product modication or neglect, failure to follow installation
instructions, unauthorized repair attempts, misrepresentations by the seller. This warranty does not
cover incidental or consequential damages and does not cover the cost of removing or reinstalling
the unit(s). Cosmetic damage due to accident or normal wear and tear is not covered under
warranty.
INTERNATIONAL WARRANTIES:
Products purchased outside the United States of America are covered only by that country’s
Authorized Phoenix Gold reseller and not by Phoenix Gold. Consumers needing service or warranty
information for these products must contact that country’s reseller for information.
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