Phoenix Gold ZR Series User manual

10” POWERFUL COMPACT ACTIVE SUBWOOFER
Model: ZR10P
POWER RMS 200W (400W Max)
THD <0.5%
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO >90dB
FREQUENCY RESPONSE 20Hz - 150Hz
INPUT SENSITIVITY (HIGH LEVEL) 1.0V
INPUT SENSITIVITY (LOW LEVEL) 300mV
LOW PASS FILTER 50Hz - 150Hz
BASS BOOST 0 to 12dB
SUBSONIC FILTER 20Hz
FUSE RATING 25A
DIMENSIONS - MM (L x W x H) 340 x 245 x 78
SPECIFICATIONS
ZR
400W MAX POWER
All specications subject to change without notice.

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Features
• 10" Active powerful compact subwoofer
• 200W RMS 400W Max
• Autostart on high-level input
• Remote gain control
• High and low level input
• Power & high-level cable quick
connector
• Aluminium casing
• Subsonic lter at 30Hz
• Phase control
• Variable bass boost 0-12dB
• Dimensions - 340mm x 245mm x 78mm
Specikationer
• 10” kompakt aktiv subwoofer
• 200W RMS 400W Max
• Autostart på högnivåingångarna
• Volymkontoll via kabelburen fjårrkontroll
• Hög och lågnivåingångar
• Ström, samt högnivåingångar via
snabbkontakter
• Aluminiumkabinett
• Subsonic-lter vid 30Hz
• Faskontroll
• Variabel basfor boost 0-12dB
• Dimensioner - 340mm x 245mm x 78mm
Spezikation
• kompakter aktiver 10” Subwoofer
• 200W RMS 400W max
• Autostart bei High-Level-Eingabe
• Lautstärkeregelung per Fernbedienung
• High und Low Level Eingang
• Schnellkupplung für Strom- und
High-Level-Kabel
• Aluminiumgehäuse
• Subsoniclter bei 30Hz
• Phasensteuerung
• Variabler Bass Boost 0-12dB
• Abmessungen - 340mm x 245mm x 78mm
Caracteristiques
techniques
• Subwoofer actif compact de 10 pouces
• 200W RMS 400W maximum
• Démarrage automatique sur une entrée
de haut niveau
• Contrôle de gain à distance
• Entrée haut et bas niveau
• Connecteur rapide de câble
d’alimentation et de haut niveau
• Boîtier en aluminium
• Filtre subsonique à 30Hz
• Contrôle de phase
• Amplication des basses variable 0-12dB
• Dimensions - 340mm x 245mm x 78mm
Caracteristicas
• Subwoofer de 10” active compacto
• 200W RMS 400W Máximo
• lnicio automático de entrada de alto nivel
• Control remote de ganancia
• Entrada de nivel alto y bajo
• Conector rápido de cable de
alimentación y alto nivel
• Carcasa de aluminio
• Filtro subsónico a 30Hhz
• Control de fase
• lncremento de graves variable 0-12dB
• Dimensiones - 340mm x 245mm x 78mm
• Subwoofer attivo compatto da 10”
• 200W RMS 400W massimo
• Awio automatico su input di alto livello
• Controllo remoto del guadagno
• lngresso di alto e basso livello
• Connettore rapido per cavo di
alimentazione e di alto livello
• Rivestimento in alluminio
• Filtro subsonico a 30Hz
• Controllo di fase
• Aumento dei bassi variabile 0-12dB
• Dimensioni: 340mm x 245mm x 78mm
Caratteristiche
tecniche

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A. POWER STATUS LED
PANEL CONTROLS & FEATURES
A
B
CDEFGH I J
K
This bi-color LED glows green when power is on and no problems are present. If one of the
protection circuits comes on, it will change to red.
B. PHASE SHIFT
Use this switch to help compensate for time alignment problems in the system. Such
problems usually result from having the subwoofer at a different distance from the listener
than the other speakers in the system.
C. AUTO POWER ON
The “AUTO POWER ON”(ON/OFF) is for high level (speaker-level) connections. When the
switch is in the “ON” position, the subwoofer will automatically turn on when there is signal
input. If the amplier detects no signal input, the amplier will automatically power off. If
you prefer to use the remote turn on/off connection, leave the switch in the “OFF” position.
D. LOW PASS FILTER
This control permits you to dene the frequency range you want the subwoofer amplier
to receive. The subwoofer will reproduce all sound BELOW the frequency you set.
E. BASS BOOST
The bass boost feature will increase the sound level in the bass frequencies.
F. INPUT GAIN CONTROL
After you have installed your system, turn this control to minimum. Turn the head unit on
(and the subwoofer will turn on via the remote connection). Turn the head unit volume to
about 2/3 full level. Slowly turn up the subwoofer input gain control until you hear a small
amount of distortion. Then reduce the level until the distortion is completely gone. Level
the control at this setting.
Note: Please connect the remote terminal to the remote output of head unit as Fig.5
when you hear the unit turn ON/OFF POP noise from the subwoofer.
Note: The low pass lter frequency can be higher or lower than the standard. There is
+/-20% tolerance.

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PANEL CONTROLS & FEATURES
G. REMOTE LEVEL CONTROL PORTAL
Attach the included remote level control to control the volume level of the subwooer
independently.
H. HIGH LEVEL (SPEAKER-LEVEL) INPUTS
If your head unit does not have RCA outputs you can use the speaker outputs for the
audio source for the subwoofer. Use the supplied cable and wire harness and connect
the outputs properly as shown in the connection diagram in this manual.
I. LOW LEVEL RCA INPUTS
Low level inputs are the recommended way to introduce the audio signal to the
subwoofer if RCA outputs are present on your head unit or other signal source (such as a
sound processor).
J. FUSE
Do not use a fuse with a different value and NEVER replace the fuse with a wire or coin.
K. POWER INPUT TERMINAL
LOW LEVEL INPUT WIRING
Low-level (RCA) input wiring is preferred for best audio performance. Most trunk and
underseat installations will require a 6-12 feet RCA cable. Always use a high quality cable.
NOTE: Do not connect BOTH the high level and low level inputs from your receiver to
your amplier at the same time!
Fig.1

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HIGH LEVEL INPUT WIRING
The high level input(s) should only be used when your receiver lacks RCA outputs. If the
RCA outputs are not present, connect the speaker outputs from the receiver to the high
level input connector of the amplier. Be sure to observe polarity to avoid audio phase
problems.
NOTE: Do not connect BOTH the high level and low level inputs from your receiver to
your amplier at the same time!
Fig.2
Install the remote control securely under
the dash or in a similar location where
using it wil not distract the driver.
REMOTE LEVEL CONTROL CONNECTION
Fig.3

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POWER CONNECTIONS
Connect the ground terminal to the closest point on the chassis of the vehicle. Use
8-gauge (or heavier) wire to connect the ground cable.
Connect the remote terminal to the remote output of head unit using 16-gauge
(or heavier) wire.
Connect an empty fuse holder within 16” (40 cm) of the car battery, and run 8-gauge (or
heavier) cable from this fuse to the amplier location. Then connect the fuse holder to the
“BATT+” (+12V) connection on the subwoofer rear panel.
Fig.4
Fig.5

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TROUBLESHOOTING
If you experience operational or performance problems with this product, compare your
installation with the electrical wiring diagram on the previous pages. If problem(s) persist,
read the following troubleshooting tips which may help eliminate the problem.
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Product will not
power up.
• Check to make sure you have a good ground connection.
• Check that the ‘Remote Input’ (Turn-On) has at least 5V DC.
• Check that there is battery power on the (+) terminal.
• Check that there is at least 12V.
• Check all fuses, replace if necessary.
• Make sure that the Protection LED is not illuminated. If it is lit, shut off the
amplier briey, and then repower it.
Protection LED
comes on when
the amplier is
powered up.
• Turn down the volume control on the head unit to prevent overdriving.
• Check that there is good air circulation around the amp.
No output.
• Check that all fuses are OK.
• Check that the unit is properly grounded.
• Check that the ‘Remote Input’ (Turn-On) has at least 5V DC.
• Check that the RCA audio cables are plugged into the proper inputs.
Low output. • Reset the ‘Level Control’.
• Check the ‘Crossover Control’ settings.
High hiss in the
sound.
• Disconnect all RCA inputs to the power sub’s control panel. If the hiss
disappears, then plug in the component driving the amplier and unplug
its inputs. If the hiss disappears at this point, go on until the faulty / noisy
component is found.
• It is best to set the ampliers input level control as low as possible. The best
subjective signal-to-noise ratio is achieved in this manner. Try to set the head
unit as high as possible (without distortion).
Squealing noise
is present. • Check for improperly grounded RCA interconnects.
Distorted
sound.
• Check that the ‘Input Level Control’ is set to match the signal level of the
head unit.
Engine noise
(static type)
• This is usually caused by poor quality RCA cables which can pick up
radiated noise. Use only the best quality cables, and route them away from
power cables.
Engine noise
(alternator
whine)
• Check that the RCA grounds are not shorted to the vehicle chassis.
• Check that the head unit is properly grounded.

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Phoenix Gold Product Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTY ON AMPLIFIERS
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 re-manufactured 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.
REV 23/06/21