Planet Audio AC3000.1D User manual
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Planet
Audio
AC3000.1D
CLASS
D
MonoBlock
AC4000.1D
Car
Audio
Amplifiers
AC5000.1D
Congratulations
on
your
purchase
of
a
Planet
Audio
ANARCHY
Class
D
Amplifier.
It
has
been
designed,
engineered
and
manufactured
to
bring
you
the
highest
level
of
performance
and
quality,
and
will
afford
you
years
of
listening
pleasure.
Thank
you
for
making
Planet
Audio
your
choice
for
car
audio
entertainment!
USER’S
MANUAL
page
CONTENTS
2
Introduction
2
Features
3
=
What
is
included?
3
General
precautions
3
Installation
precautions
3
Mounting
the
amplifier
4
Connecting
the
amplifier
5
Important
system
considerations
5
Tips
for
a
safe
system
6
Low
level
input
wiring
6
Speaker
wiring
7
Power
connections
Normal
and
with
Stiffening
Capacitor
8
Bridging
two
ANARCHY
CLASS
D
Amplifiers
10
Troubleshooting
11
Specifications
ANARCHY
Class
D
Amplifier
User's
Manual
-
page
1
Introduction
With
the
Planet
Audio
ANARCHY
Class
D
amplifier
series,
we
are
introducing
three
new
CLASS
D
amplifiers,
all
designed
in
the
USA.
These
ANARCHY
models
feature
variable
low
pass
and
subsonic
filters
and
a
variable
input
gain
control.
These
amplifiers
also
incorporate
a
phase
selector
switch
to
help
compensate
for
time
delays
in
subwoofer
applications.
For
further
flexibility
in
the
use
of
a
subwoofer,
a
variable
0-+18dB
Bass
Boost
control
has
been
included.
You
can
control
the
subwoofer
level
with
the
remote
level
control
module.
Planet
Audio
understands
that
amplifiers
are
placed
in
many
different
kinds
of
installations,
so
we
have
also
included
an
input
sensitivity
control
to
help
you
integrate
the
amp
into
your
system
regardless
of
the
nature
of
your
input
source.
A
special
feature
on
this
Class
D
amp
is
DataLink
circuitry,
which
allows
you
to
“strap”
together
(for
example)
two
AC5000.1’s
for
an
astounding
total
maximum
output
power
of
10,000
watts.
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Class
D
Amplifier
User’s
Manual
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page
2
Features
Your
new
ANARCHY
amplifier
features
the
following:
e
Class
D
operation
e
MOSFET
PWM
(Pulse
Width
Modulated)
Power
Supply
e
One
Ohm
stable
mono
operation
e
Thermal,
overload
and
speaker
short
protection
e
Soft
turn-on
circuit
e
Remote
turn-on/turn-off
circuit
e
Variable
input
gain
control
e
Input
voltage
sensitivity
selector
e
Variable
subsonic
filter:
15-40
Hz,
12dB/octave
e
Variable
low
pass
filter:
50-150
Hz,
12dB/octave
e
Variable
0-+18dB
Bass
Boost
e
0/180°
Phase
Shift
selector
e
Chrome-plated
RCA
low
level
inputs
e
Nickel-plated
speaker
and
power
terminals
e
LED
power
and
protection
indicators
e
Black
anodized
heatsink
e
Remote
subwoofer
level
control
What
is
included?
When
first
unpacking
your
new
amplifier,
please
check
first
that
the
package
contains
all
of
the
items
below.
If
something
is
missing,
contact
the
store
where
you
purchased
the
amplifier.
e
Class
D
amplifier
e
Remote
subwoofer
level
control
e
Remote
subwoofer
control
cable
e
DataLink
cable
(for
strapping
two
identical
ANARCHY
Class
D
amps
together)
e
Four
(4)
mounting
screws
General
precautions
Before
installing
and
using
your
new
Planet
Audio
amplifier,
please
be-
come
familiar
with
all
the
information
contained
in
this
manual.
Please
keep
this
manual
in
a
safe
place
for
future
reference.
e
Do
not
open
or
attempt
to
repair
this
unit
yourself.
Dangerous
high
voltages
are
present
which
may
result
in
electric
shock.
Refer
any
repairs
to
a
qualified
service
technician.
e
To
avoid
risk
of
electronic
shock
or
damage
to
the
amplifier,
do
not
permit
any
of
this
equipment
to
become
damp
or
wet
from
water
or
drinks.
If
this
does
occur,
immediately
unplug
the
power
wires
and
send
the
amplifier
to
your
local
dealer
or
service
center
as
soon
as
possible.
e
|f
there
is
smoke
or
any
peculiar
odor
present
during
use
or
if
there
is
damage
to
any
of
the
component
enclosures,
immediately
unplug
the
power
cord
and
send
the
amplifier
to
your
local
dealer
or
service
center
as
soon
as
possible
.
Installation
precautions
Before
you
drill
or
cut
any
holes,
investigate
your
car's
layout
very
carefully.
Take
special
care
when
you
work
near
the
gas
tank,
fuel
lines,
hydraulic
lines
and
electrical
wiring.
Never
operate
the
amplifier
when
it
is
unmounted.
Attach
all
audio
system
components
securely
to
prevent
damage,
especially
in
an
accident.
Before
making
or
breaking
power
connections
in
your
system,
disconnect
the
vehicle
battery.
Confirm
that
your
head
unit
or
other
equipment
is
turned
off
while
connecting
the
input
jacks
and
speaker
terminals.
If
you
need
to
replace
the
power
fuse,
replace
it
only
with
a
fuse
identical
to
that
supplied
with
the
amplifier.
Using
a
fuse
of
a
different
type
or
rating
may
result
in
damage
to
your
audio
system
or
your
amplifier
which
is
not
covered
by
the
manufacturer's
warranty.
Mounting
the
amplifier
1.
Find
a
suitable location
in
the
vehicle
in
which
to
mount
the
amplifier.
2.
Make
sure
there
is
sufficient
air
circulation
around
the
intended
mounting
location.
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D
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3.
Mark
the
location
for
the
mounting
hole
screws
by
positioning
the
amplifier
where
you
wish
to
install
it.
Use
a
scribe
or
mounting
screw,
inserted
through
each
of
the
amp's
mounting
holes,
to
mark
the
mounting
surface.
If
the
mounting
surface
is
carpeted,
measure
the
hole
centers
and
mark
with
a
felt
tip
pen.
4.
Drill
pilot
holes
in
the
mounting
surface
for
the
mounting
screws.
Place
the
amplifier
in
position,
and
attach
the
amplifier
to
the
mounting
surface
securely
using
screws.
Connecting
the
amplifier
Before
doing
any
wiring,
look
through
this
manual
and
identify
the
diagrams
to
follow
for
power,
input
and
speaker
connections
for
your
particular
installation.
Be
sure
you
understand
all
the
connections
before
you
proceed.
1.
Connect
the
amplifier’s
power
ground
terminal
to
the
closest
point
on the
chassis
of
the
car.
Keep
this
ground
wire
to
less
than
39"
(100
cm)
in
length.
Use
4
gauge
(or
heavier)
wire.
2.
Connect
the
remote
terminal
to
the
remote
output
of
the
head
unit
using
16
gauge
(or
heavier)
wire.
3.
Connect
an
empty
fuse
holder
within
18"
(45
cm)
of
the
car
battery,
and
run
4
gauge
(or
heavier)
cable
from
this
fuse
to
the
amplifier
location.
The
purpose
of
placing
a
fuse
in
this
location
is
to
protect
your
vehicle’s
battery
in
the
event
that
this
wire
accidentally
touches
the
chassis
ground
on
its
run
to
the
amplifier.
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D
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4.
Check
that
the
fuse
holder
is
empty.
Then
connect
the
fuse
holder
to
the
"BATT+"
connection
on the
amplifier.
5.
If
multiple
amplifiers
are
being
used
in
your
system,
either:
e
Run
a
separate
pair
of
cables
from
the
battery
and
a
chassis
ground
point
to
each
amplifier.
Each
(+)
cable
must
have
its
own
inline
fuse.
-Or-
e
Run
a
#0
cable
from
the
fuse
holder
at
the
battery
to
a
distribution
block
at
or
near
the
amplifier's
location.
Then
run
separate
cables
from
the
amplifier
to
this
distribution
block
and
to
independent
chassis
ground
points.
6.
Connect
all
line
inputs
and
outputs
(if
used)
using
high-quality
cables.
Connect
all
speakers,
following
the
diagrams
in
this
manual.
Be
sure
to
observe
proper
polarity
to
avoid
audio
phase
problems.
7.
Insert
fuse(s)
into
the
battery
fuse
holder(s).
8.
Recheck
all
connections
before
powering
up
the
amplifier.
9.
Set
all
level
controls
to
minimum
position,
and
set
all
crossover
controls/switches
to
the
desired
frequency
points.
10.
Power
up
the
head
unit
and
the
amplifier.
Then
set
the
volume
control
on the
head
unit
to
about
3/4
volume,
and
adjust
the
amplifier’s
input
level
control(s)
to
just
below
the
level
of
distortion.
11.
Further
fine
tuning
of
the
various
controls
may
be
necessary
to
obtain
best
results.
Important
installation
considerations
for
using
this
amplifier.
Your
ANARCHY
Class
D
ampli-
fier
is
designed
to
run
with
a
minimum
load
of
1
Ohm.
Operating
the
AC3000.1D,
AC4000.1D
or
AC5000.1D
with
a
speaker
impedance
load
be-
low
1
Ohm
may
result
in
poor
sound
quality
and
damage
to
the
amplifier
circuitry.
Such
damage
is
not
covered
under
the
warranty
for
this
product.
The
fuse
ratings
for
these
amps
is:
AC3000.1D:
50A
(25A
x
2)
AC4000.1D:
105A
(35A
x
3)
AC5000.1D:
160A
(40A
x
4)
Although
sufficient
for
normal
working
conditions,
overloading
the
amp
may
result
in
blown
fuses.
Please
try
to
avoid
overloading
the
amp
in
this
manner.
Don't
misuse
the
level
control!
Do
not
mistake
the
input
level
control
for
a
volume
control!
It
is
designed
ONLY
to
match
the
output
level
of
your
audio
source
to
the
input
level
of
your
amplifier.
Do
not
adjust
this
input
level
to
maximum
unless
your
input
level
requires
it.
Ignoring
these
instructions
will
result
in
an
input
overload
to
the
amplifier,
and
excessive
audio
distortion.
It
can
also
cause
the
protection
circuit
to
engage.
Tips
for
making
your
system
as
safe
as
possible
When
making
electrical
connections
to
the
amplifier,
please
observe
the
following:
e
Always
use
4GA
or
heavier
wire
for
power
and
ground
connections.
e
Wire
the
amplifier
directly
to
the
car
battery.
Make
sure
there
is
circuit
protection
(such
as
a
fuse)
on
the
positive
power
lead
within
18”
of
the
battery.
e
When
making
a
ground
connection,
always
use
the
shortest
possible
wire
to
a
good
chassis
ground
point.
e
Wire
the
remote
turn-on
connection
to
the
remote
turn-on
lead
of
your
EQ
or
head
unit.
In
some
cases,
this
may
be
the
power
antenna
lead
of
the
head
unit.
e
Fuses
protect
BOTH
the
amplifier
and
the
electrical
system
of
your
vehicle
from
faulty
conditions.
If
you
must
replace
a
fuse
on
the
amplifier,
you
must
use
a
fuse
of
exactly
the
same
type
and
rating.
A
different
type
of
fuse
or
rating
may
result
in
damage
or
cause
a
fire.
SHOCK
HAZARD!
Do
not
open
the
case
of
this
product.
There
are
dangerous
voltages
present
within
the
unit.
There
are
no
user-serviceable
parts
within
the
unit.
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D
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Low
Level
Input
Wiring
Low-level
(RCA)
input
wiring
is
preferred
for
best
audio
performance.
Always
use
a
high-quality
RCA
cable
for
best
audio
performance.
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Audio
Outputs
of
head
unit
or
Subwoofer
outputs
of
a
signal
processor
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D
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REMOTE
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terminal
of
head
unit
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Capacitor
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D
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CONNECTIONS
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this
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the
Slave
amp
receives
its
audio
signal
from
the
Master
Amp.
Therefore,
DO
NOT
USE
THE
INPUTS
ON
THE
SLAVE
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D
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User’s
Manual
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Troubleshooting
If
you
experience
operation
or
performance
problems
with
this
product,
compare
your
installation
with
the
electrical
wiring
diagram
on
the
previous
pages.
If
problems
persist,
read
the
following
troubleshooting
tips
which
may
help
eliminate
the
problems.
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE
REMEDY
Amplifier
will
not
Check
to
make
sure
you
have
a
good
ground
connection.
power
up.
Check
that
the
Remote
Input
(Turn-On)
has
at
least
3VDC.
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
amplifier
briefly,
and
then
repower
it.
Protection
LED
comes
on
when
amplifier
is
powered
up.
Check
for
short
circuits
on
speaker
leads.
Turn
down
the
volume
control
on
the
head
unit
to
prevent
overdriving.
Remove
speaker
leads,
and
reset
the
amplifier.
If
the
Protection
LED
still
comes
on,
then
the
amplifier
is
faulty
and
needs
servicing.
No
output.
Check
that
all
fuses
are
OK.
Check
that
amplifier
is
properly
grounded.
Check
that
the
Remote
Input
(Turn-On)
has
at
least
3VDC.
Check
that
the
RCA
audio
cables
are
plugged
into
the
proper
inputs.
Check
all
speaker
wiring.
Low
output.
Reset
the
Level
Control.
Check
the
Crossover
Control
settings.
Audio
present
in
only
one
channel.
Check
the
RCA
interconnect
cables.
Check
all
speaker
wiring.
High
hiss
in
the
speakers.
Disconnect
all
RCA
inputs
to
the
amplifiers.
If
the
hiss
disappears,
then
plug
in
the
component
driving
the
amplifier
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
amplifier's
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)
and
the
amp
input
level
as
low
as
possible.
Squealing
noise
from
speakers.
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.
Always
try
to
set
the
Input
Level
as
low
as
possible.
Check
that
all
crossover
frequencies
are
properly
set.
Check
for
short
circuits
on
the
speaker
leads.
Amplifier
gets
very
hot.
Check
that
the
minimum
speaker
impedance
for
the
amp
model
is
correct.
Check
that
there
is
good
air
circulation
around
the
amp.
In
some
applications,
it
may
be
necessary
to
add
and
external
cooling
fan.
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
speaker
leads
are
not
shorted
to
the
vehicle
chassis.
Check
that
the
RCA
grounds
are
not
shorted
to
the
vehicle
chassis.
Check
that
the
head
unit
is
properly
grounded.
ANARCHY
Class
D
Amplifier
User’s
Manual
-
page
10
Specifications
PL
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/.
Ji
.
QNET
AUOIO
CLASS
D
MonoBlock
Car
Audio
Amplifiers
MODEL
AC5000.1D AC4000.1D AC3000.1D
MAX
POWER
5000W
x
1
4000W
x
1
3000W
x
1
into
1
Ohm
RMS
POWER
3500W
x
1
2800W
x
1
2100W
x
1
into1
Ohm
RMS
POWER
2500W
x
1
2000W
x
1
1500W
x
1
into
2
Ohms
RMS
POWER
1800W
x
1
1500W
x
1
1000W
x
1
into
4
Ohms
Min.
speaker
1
Ohm
Mono
impedance
Input
10k
Ohm
impedance
Input
T À
sensitivity
Selectable
100mV-2V
or
2V-8V
Frequency
response
20Hz-250Hz
Signal-to-noise
ratio
105dB
Crossover/filter
range
low
pass
50Hz-150Hz
subsonic
15Hz-40Hz
Bass
Boost
Variable
0
-+18dB
Phase
Shift
Selectable
0/180°
Fuse
rating
40A
x
4
35A
x
3
25A
x
2
Dimensions:
18"
(456mm)
15"
(380mm)
13"
(329mm)
10"
x
2-9/16"
x
...
(254mm
x
65mm
x...)
All
specifications
subject
to
change
without
notice.
ANARCHY
Class
D
Amplifier
User's
Manual
-
page
11
Notes
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