Z250.2 - Receiver PHOENIX GOLD - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Z250.2 PHOENIX GOLD

• Compact Size for Easy Installation

• High and Low Pass Crossovers

• Surface Mount Component Technology

• Direct Insert Power and Speaker Terminals

• Audio Precision Quality Control Verication

• High Temperature Plexiglass cover

• Remote subwoofer level control included (Z500.1 only)

• RMD - Remote Monitoring Display Port

• High and Low Pass Crossovers

• Puerto de display para monitoreo remoto (RMD)Amplier Owner’s Manual © 2012 Phoenix Gold • www.phoenixgold.com Owner’s Name: Serial Number: Purchase Location: Purchase Date: Installer: Owner Information© 2012 Phoenix Gold • www.phoenixgold.com Amplier Owner’s Manual Z500.1 SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Response: ± 1dB from 20Hz to 300Hz Signal to Noise Ratio: >100dB Low Pass Crossover: 12dB per Octave Subsonic Filter: 12dB per Octave Low Pass Crossover Range: 30Hz to 300Hz Subsonic Crossover Range: 10Hz to 55Hz Bass Boost @ 45Hz: 0 to +18dB Low Level Input Range: 200 millivolts to 8 volts Lowest Recommend Load: 2 ohms Typical Eciency: 50% Damping Factor: Greater than 200 Z500.4 SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Response: ± 1dB from 20Hz to 20kHz Signal to Noise Ratio: >100dB High and Low Pass Crossovers: 12dB per Octave Crossover Range: 40Hz to 400Hz Low Level Input Range: 200 millivolts to 8 volts Lowest Recommend Load: 4 ohm Bridged or 2 ohm Stereo Typical Eciency: 50% Damping Factor Greater than 200 Power Output: 300 x 1 @ 4 ohms 500 x 1 @ 2 ohms Power/Ground Wire Size: 8 Gauge Dimensions (Includes Mounting Feet): 12.5” L x 8.34” W x 2.1” H 318mm L x 213mm W x 53mm H Power Output 75 x 4 @ 4 ohms Stereo 125 x 4 @ 2 ohms Stereo 250 x 2 @ 4 ohms Bridged Power/Ground Wire Size: 8 Gauge Dimensions (Includes Mounting Feet): 12.5” L x 8.34” W x 2.1” H 318mm L x 213mm W x 53mm H Specifications Z250.2 SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Response: ± 1dB from 20Hz to 20kHz Signal to Noise Ratio: >100dB High and Low Pass Crossovers: 12dB per Octave Crossover Range: 40Hz to 400Hz Bass Boost @ 45Hz: 0 to +18dB Low Level Input Range: 200 millivolts to 8 volts Lowest Recommend Load: 4 ohm Bridged or 2 ohm Stereo Typical Eciency: 50% Damping Factor Greater than 200 Power Output 75 x 2 @ 4 ohms Stereo 125 x 2 @ 2 ohms Stereo 250 x 1 @ 4 ohm sBridged Power/Ground Wire Size: 8 Gauge Dimensions (Includes Mounting Feet): 8.2” L x 8.34” W x 2.1” H 208mm L x 213mm W x 53mm HAmplier Owner’s Manual © 2012 Phoenix Gold • www.phoenixgold.com INPUT Connect preamp signal cables from the head unit to these terminals. CROSSOVER FREQUENCY Controls the lowpass crossover point for the speaker outputs. BASS BOOST Variable bass boost from 0 to +18dB @ 45Hz. REMOTE BASS LEVEL CONTROL (RBC) This port is for connecting the remote subwoofer level control. This allows up to 20dB of volume adjustment. This is not a bass boost, it controls the level of the low pass signal. NOTE: This control is not compatible with the Phoenix Gold LPL44 level control. SENS Used to reach maximum amplier power with a wide variety of headunits.

SUBSONIC CROSSOVER FREQUENCY

Controls the highpass crossover point for the speaker outputs to eliminate extreme low frequencies. OUTPUT Provides a full range signal for an additional amplier. There is no signal loss if using this output. +12V This must be connected to the fused positive terminal (+12V) of the car’s battery. The fuse must be located within 18 inches of the battery. REMOTE This must be connected to switched +12V, usually a trigger wire coming from the head unit or ignition. GROUND This must be connected to the negative terminal of the car’s battery or bolted to a clean, unpainted part of the chassis of the vehicle. REMOTE MONITORING DISPLAY (RMD) Connect optional RMD Voltage Diplay to this port. SPEAKER OUTPUTS Used to connect the amplier to speakers. Z500.1 minimum impedance is 2 ohms. Z500.1 Monoblock Power Amplifier NOTE: Visible through the plexiglass cover, a single blue power LED is located in the lower corner of all Z ampliers. SPEAKER

R R Z500.1 Z500.1 L© 2012 Phoenix Gold • www.phoenixgold.com Amplier Owner’s Manual INPUT Connect preamp signal cables from headunit to these input. CROSSOVER FREQUENCY Controls the crossover point for the speaker outputs. OUTPUT Provides a full range signal for an additional amplier. There is no signal loss if using this output. BASS BOOST Variable bass boost from 0 to +18dB @ 45Hz. SENS Used to reach maximum amplier power with a wide variety of headunits. CONFIG FLAT: Crossovers are turned o HPF: High pass crossover is on LPF: Low pass crossover is on +12V This must be connected to the fused positive terminal (+12V) of the car’s battery. The fuse must be located within 18 inches of the battery. REMOTE This must be connected to switched +12V, usually a trigger wire coming from the head unit or ignition. GROUND This must be connected to the negative terminal of the car’s battery or bolted to a clean, unpainted part of the chassis of the vehicle. REMOTE MONITORING DISPLAY (RMD) Connect optional RMD Voltage Diplay to this port. SPEAKER OUTPUTS Used to connect the amplier to speakers. Z250.2 minimum impedance is 4 ohms bridged or 2 ohms stereo. Use Right + and Left - to bridge the channels. Z250.2 2 Channel Power Amplifier NOTE: Visible through the plexiglass cover, a single blue power LED is located in the lower corner of all Z ampliers.

Connect preamp signal cables from headunit to these inputs. The front AND rear inputs must be used, if only the front input is used then the rear speaker outputs will have no output signal. CROSSOVER FREQUENCY Controls the crossover point for the speaker outputs. SENS Used to reach maximum amplier power with a wide variety of headunits. CONFIG FLAT: Crossovers are turned o HPF: High pass crossover is on LPF: Low pass crossover is on +12V This must be connected to the fused positive terminal (+12V) of the car’s battery. The fuse must be located within 18 inches of the battery. REMOTE This must be connected to switched +12V, usually a trigger wire coming from the head unit or ignition. GROUND This must be connected to the negative terminal of the car’s battery or bolted to a clean, unpainted part of the chassis of the vehicle. REMOTE MONITORING DISPLAY (RMD) Connect optional RMD Voltage Diplay to this port. SPEAKER OUTPUTS Used to connect the amplier to speakers. Z500.4 minimum impedance is 4 ohms bridged or 2 ohms stereo. Use Right + and Left - to bridge the channels. NOTE: Visible through the plexiglass cover, a single blue power LED is located in the lower corner of all SD ampliers.

1. Install all system fuses.

2. Set the amplier’s input sensitivity controls to their minimum positions

(full counterclockwise).

3. Set all amplier crossover switches according to your system’s design.

4. Make preliminary adjustments to the crossover frequency, usually 80Hz

is good starting point for high and low pass. It may be necessary to ne tune the crossover frequency later for the best overall sound quality.

6. Turn the headunit on with the volume set to minimum.

7. Visually check the amplier’s has turned on by the power LED.

8. Check the condition of all other components to make sure they are

9. Set the headunit’s tone controls, balance, and fader to the center (at)

position. Turn o any loudness or other signal processing features.

10. Set the volume control of the headunit for maximum undistorted output

(on most headunits this will be approximately 7/8 of maximum volume). Use a very clear and dynamic recording.

11. Turn up the sensitivity or input level control on the amplier until the

speakers reach maximum undistorted output.

12. Repeat sensitivity level adjustments for all other ampliers.

13. Reduce the headunit’s volume to a comfortable level.

14. Listen to various musical selections to check overall system balance.

Compare front to rear, midbass to midrange, etc. If one speaker set is too loud compared to another, then its level must be lowered to blend correctly with the other speakers. Note: For subwoofers controlled by the Remote level control, keep the level setting from step 11 or 12. Use the control to blend subwoofers with the rest of the system. The correct subwoofer volume will change depending on road noise and dierences in recordings.

15. Fine tune crossover frequencies to achieve the smoothest possible

blending of each speaker set.

16. Adjust the Bass Equalization Controls on the amplier, headunit or

processor upstream if necessary to increase output. Note: Use these controls sparingly. Every 3dB of boost requires double the power at 45Hz. If your subwoofer system requires a lot of boost to sound good, there may be a problem. Look for out-of-phase woofers, a leaking subwoofer box, or incorrect box size.

17. With all levels set correctly, the system will reach overall maximum

Phoenix Gold warrants this product to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year 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 modication 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.