Treo Engineering RSX1600 User manual

RS X1600 Class-D Monoblock Amplifier
Installation & Operation Manual
RS X1600
RS X1600

ABOUT THIS MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
RSX1600
9
SPECIFICATIONS
WARRANTY
RSX1600
TREO Engineering RSX Amplifiers are guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship
and materials for ninety days. If they are installed by an authorized TREO Engineering
dealer the warranty is extended to one year from the date on the performance verification
certification. This warranty is valid only to the original purchaser. Proof of purchase must
be available and serial number must be intact for warranty to be honored.
Abuse (including, but not limited to overvoltage or overcurrent), misuse, accident, neglect,
modification of the amplifier, shipment of amplifier in carton/container other than the
original packaging, missing serial number, use of the amplifier for any purpose other than its
original intent, and damage from nature, its elements, or act of God void this warranty.
TREO Engineering shall not be held accountable for damage caused by this amplifier to its
listeners, environment, related components, or any other damage directly or indirectly
related to this amplifier. Except for those set out in this statement of limited warranty, all
warranties expressed or implied for this amplifier, including all expressed or implied
warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are specifically
disclaimed by TREO Engineering. Some states do not allow exclusion or limitations or
implied warranties so these may not apply. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and
you may have other rights which vary from state to state.
TREO Engineering shall replace or repair this amplifier and pay for its return ground freight.
The owner of the amplifier is responsible for providing the proper packing and freight for this
amplifier to be returned to TREO Engineering or its authorized service center. Please
contact TREO Engineering at 1-800-530-5925 to obtain an RA# for the product's return.
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RSX1600
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BRIDGED CONFIGURATION
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AMPLIFIER FUNCTIONS
This should be connected to the subwoofer(s). Please use speaker cables
with a minimum thickness of 12 AWG. Do not short the speaker wires to each
other or to the chassis as this may damage the amplifier. Ensure that the
minimum impedance is ONE OHM. The amplifier has only one channel. Both
positive terminals and both negative terminals are connected to the same
channel.
This should be connected directly to the battery. Please use power wiring
with a minimum thickness of 4 AWG. Be sure to install an in-line fuse within
twelve inches of the battery.
This should be connected to the remote lead of your source unit. Please use
primary wire with a minimum thickness of 22 AWG. If your application uses
two or more amplifiers it may be necessary to use a relay for the remote lead.
This should be connected to an unpainted metal part of the vehicle chassis.
Please use wiring with a minimum thickness of 4 AWG. The ground wire
should be as short as possible and should be at least as thick as the power
wiring.
The gain knob is NOT a volume control. The gain is adjustable to allow
connection of this amplifier to source units with output levels from 200mV to
5V.
This control overrides the gain knob on the amplifier chassis.
This should be connected to the RCA audio output from your source unit.
Please use high quality twisted-pair RCA cables. Keep RCA cables away
from power cables to prevent noise.

Power LED does not illuminate.
Check fuses on the amplifier and in-line with the battery.
Check power and ground power cables.
Check remote voltage.
Power LED is illuminated but there is no sound.
Bass response is low.
The amplifier turns on and off.
Check volume control on source unit.
Check gain on the amplifier.
Check RCA cables and connections on the amplifier and source unit.
Check speaker cables and connection. Be sure to check connections inside the
subwoofer enclosure.
Check volume control on the source unit. If applicable check the level of the
subwoofer output from the source unit.
Check the gain setting on the amplifier.
Check RCA cables and connections on amplifier and the source unit.
Check speaker cables and connections. Be sure to check the connections inside
the subwoofer enclosure.
Check the polarity of subwoofer connections.
Check the positive battery terminal connection.
Check the connection between the battery ground terminal and the chassis.
Check the connection between the amplifier and the chassis ground.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Solutions
Problem
Solutions
Problem
Problem
Solutions
Solutions
Problem
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This RCA jack is used only when two RSX1600 amplifiers are used together
in Master/Servant configuration. The servant amplifier will receive signal
input from the master amplifier on this RCA jack. The controls on the
servant amplifier will be overridden by the controls on the master amplifier.
The RCA input on the servant amplifier should not be connected to
anything.
This RCA jack is used only when two RSX1600 amplifiers are used together
in Master/Servant configuration. The master amplifier will output signal to
the servant amplifier on this RCA jack.
The low-pass filter allows bass frequencies to be amplified while blocking high
frequencies. The LPF should be set to around 80 Hz in most applications.
The subsonic filter blocks sub-bass frequencies that can damage subwoofers
and cannot be heard by the human ear. The subsonic filter should be set
around 20 Hz in most applications.
This knob dials in a bass boost of 0 to 12dB at a selectable frequency.
This knob dials in the center frequency of the Bass Boost circuit from 30 to
80 Hz.
The protect LED will illuminate briefly when the amplifier initiates its power on
self test. The protect LED will remain on solid if there is a malfunction such as
a short circuit. If the amplifier detects a fault carefully inspect for problems
before using the amplifier any further.
Protect LED
Power LED
The power LED will illuminate when the amplifier is powered up and working
normally. The power LED will flash when in power on self test or in the event of
a malfunction.

INSTALLATION WIRING CONFIGURATION
We recommend professional installation by an authorized TREO Engineering
dealer.
An in-line fuse should be installed no more than twelve inches away from the
battery. An in-line fuse will help protect against short circuit and fire in your
vehicle.
This amplifier should be installed using power and ground cables that are at
least 4 AWG wire. This amplifier should NOT be installed using 8 AWG power
wire. Please ensure the ground wire is at least as thick as the power wire and
that the length of the ground wire is kept as short as possible. The ground wire
should be connected to unpainted metal on a solid part of the vehicle chassis.
The amplifier must be mounted securely to a solid location in the trunk or
passenger area that will remain dry and subject to as little vibration as possible.
Do not install the amplifier in the engine compartment.
Use high quality twisted-pair RCA cables whenever possible. Keep low-level
signal cabling as far as possible from power wiring.