SD300.1 - Receiver PHOENIX GOLD - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL SD300.1 PHOENIX GOLD

Black Phoenix Gold electronic device with visible ports and internal components (no readable text or symbols beyond branding)

AMPLIFIER MANUAL MANUEL DE L'AMPLIFICATEUR

Models: SD300.1, SD600.1, SD500.4, SD800.5

• High Efficiency Class D Topology
- Compact Size for Easy Installation
• High and Low Pass Crossovers
• Robust Unregulated Power Supply
• Surface Mount Component Technology
• Power Supply Filtering eliminates AM/FM interference
- Panel Mounted RCAs
• Direct Insert Power and Speaker Terminals
• Audio Precision Quality Control Verification
• High Temperature Plexiglass cover
- Remote subwoofer level control included (SD300.1/SD600.1/SD800.5 Only)

Frequency Response: ± 1dB from 20Hz to 300Hz	RMS Power 14.4Vdc ≤ 1% THD	200 x 1 @ 4 ohm
Signal to Noise Ratio: >90dB		300 x 1 @ 2 ohm
Low Pass Crossover: 18dB per Octave
Subsonic Filter: 12dB per Octave	Dynamic Power 14.4Vdc >1% THD	300 x 1 @ 4 ohm
Low Pass Crossover Range: 30Hz to 300Hz		400 x 1 @ 2 ohm
Subsonic Crossover Range: 10Hz to 55Hz
Bass Boost @ 45Hz: 0 to +18dB	Recommended Fuse Size:	30 amp
Low Level Input Range: 200 millivolts to 8 volts	Power/Ground Wire Size:	8 Gauge
Lowest Recommend Load: 2 ohm	Dimensions (Includes Mounting Feet):	7.24" L x 6.93" W x 2.0" H
Typical Efficiency: 70%		184mm L x 176mm W x 51mm H
Damping Factor: Greater than 200	Dimensions (Includes Terminals):	7.36" L x 6.93" W x 2.0" H
		187mm L x 176mm W x 51mm H

SD600.1 SPECIFICATIONS

Frequency Response: ±1dB from 20Hz to 300HzSignal to Noise Ratio: >90dBLow Pass Crossover: 18dB per OctaveSubsonic Filter: 12dB per OctaveLow Pass Crossover Range: 30Hz to 300HzSubsonic Crossover Range: 10Hz to 55HzBass Boost @ 45Hz: 0 to +18dBLow Level Input Range: 200 millivolts to 8 voltsLowest Recommend Load: 1 ohmTypical Efficiency: 70%Damping Factor: Greater than 200	RMS Power 14.4Vdc ≤ 1% THDDynamic Power 14.4Vdc >1% THDRecommended Fuse Size:Power/Ground Wire Size:Dimensions (Includes Mounting Feet):Dimensions (Includes Terminals):	400 x 1 @ 2 ohm600 x 1 @ 1 ohm600 x 1 @ 2 ohm800 x 1 @ 1 ohm
		60 amp4 Gauge10.0" L x 6.93" W x 2.0" H254mm L x 176mm W x 51mm H10.12" L x 6.93" W x 2.0" H257mm L x 176mm W x 51mm H

SD500.4 SPECIFICATIONS

Frequency Response: ±1dB from 20Hz to 20kHz		RMS Power 14.4Vdc ≤1% THD	75 x 4 @ 4 ohm Stereo
Signal to Noise Ratio: >100dB			125 x 4 @ 2 ohm Stereo
High and Low Pass Crossovers: 12dB per Octave			250 x 2 @ 4 ohm Bridged
Crossover Range: 40Hz to 400Hz
Bass Boost @ 45Hz: 0 to +18dB		Dynamic Power 14.4Vdc >1% THD	90 x 4 @ 4 ohm Stereo
Low Level Input Range: 200 millivolts to 8 volts			150 x 4 @ 2 ohm Stereo
Lowest Recommend Load: 4 ohm Bridged or 2 ohm Stereo			300 x 2 @ 4 ohm Bridged
Typical Efficiency: 70%
Damping Factor Greater than 200		Recommended Fuse Size:	50 amp
		Power/Ground Wire Size:	8 Gauge
		Dimensions (Includes Mounting Feet):	10.0" L x 6.93" W x 2.0" H
			254mm L x 176mm W x 51mm H
		Dimensions (Includes Terminals):	10.63" L x 6.93" W x 2.0" H
			270mm L x 176mm W x 51mm H

SD800.5 SPECIFICATIONS

Frequency Response:	±1dB from 20Hz to 20kHz	RMS Power 14.4Vdc ≤1% THD	75 x 4 @ 4 ohm Stereo
Signal to Noise Ratio:	>100dB		125 x 4 @ 2 ohm Stereo
High Pass Crossovers:	12dB per Octave		250 x 2 @ 4 ohm Bridged plus
Low Pass Crossover:	18dB per Octave
High Pass Crossover Range:	15Hz to 250Hz		200 x 1 @ 4 ohm
Low Pass Crossover Range:	30Hz to 300Hz		300 x 1 @ 2 ohm
Bass Boost @ 45Hz:	0 to +18dB
Low Level Input Range:	200 millivolts to 8 volts	Dynamic Power 14.4Vdc >1% THD	90 x 4 @ 4 ohm Stereo
Front and Rear Channels Lowest Load:	4 ohm Bridged or 2 ohm Stereo		150 x 4 @ 2 ohm Stereo
Subwoofer Channel Lowest Load:	2 ohm		300 x 2 @ 4 ohm Bridged plus
Typical Efficiency:	70%
Damping Factor	Greater than 200		300 x 1 @ 4 ohm

Note: All SD amplifiers operate correctly up to 14.4 volts. Do not operate the amplifier above 14.4 volts. The amplifier will engage its overvoltage protection, the result is no audio output on one or more channels.

Recommended Fuse Size:	60 amp
Power/Ground Wire Size:	4 Gauge
Dimensions (Includes Mounting Feet):	11.57" L x 6.93" W x 2.0" H
	294mm L x 176mm W x 51mm H
Dimensions (Includes Terminals):	12.2" L x 6.93" W x 2.0" H
	310mm L x 176mm W x 51mm H

SD300.1/SD600.1 MONOBLOCK POWER AMPLIFIERS

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 LEVEL CONTROL

This port is for connecting the subwoofer remote 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 amplifier power with a wide variety of headunits.

Controls the highpass crossover point for the speaker outputs to eliminate extreme low frequencies.

PROTECT POWER REMOTE X-OVER FREQ. 30Hz 30.0Hz 0dB 18dB BASS INPUT L SUBSONIC 10Hz 5SiHz M/N MAX SENS R

GROUND R +12V GROUND REMOTE + 12V FUSE 30A 30A — SPEAKER —

+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.

NOTE: Visible through the plexiglass cover, a single blue power LED is located in the lower corner of all SD amplifiers.

SPEAKER OUTPUTS

Used to connect the amplifier to speakers. SD600.1 minimum impedance is 1 ohm. SD300.1 minimum impedance is 2 ohm.

SD500.4

4 CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER

FRONT AND REAR INPUTS

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.

BASS BOOST

Variable bass boost from 0 to +18dB @ 45Hz.

SENS

Used to reach maximum amplifier power with a wide variety of headunits.

CONFIG

FLAT: Crossovers are turned off

HPF: High pass crossover is on

LPF: Low pass crossover is on

FRONT INPUT FL RL BASSBOOST 0d 8 18dB LFF X OVER FFAT HPF FREQ 40Hz 400Hz MIN MAX SENS FR RR SENS MIN MAX FREQ 40Hz 400Hz POWER X OVER HPF FFAT LFF BASSBOOST 0d B 18dB

GROUND R +12V GROUND REMOTE +12V FUSE 25A 25A FL FR BRIDGED (4 Ohm) RL RR

+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.

NOTE: Visible through the plexiglass cover, a single blue power LED is located in the lower corner of all SD amplifiers.

SPEAKER OUTPUTS

Used to connect the amplifier to speakers. SD500.4 minimum impedance is 4 ohm bridged or 2 ohm stereo. Use Right + and Left - to bridge the channels.

FRONT, REAR AND SUB INPUTS

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. The Sub Input may or may not be used see SUB INPUT SWITCH for more information.

HPF AND LPF CROSSOVER FREQUENCY

Controls the crossover point for the speaker outputs.

REMOTE LEVEL CONTROL

This port is for connecting the subwoofer remote level control. This allows up to 20dB of volume adjustment. This is not a bass boost, it controls the level of the subwoofer channel only.

NOTE: This control is not compatible with the Phoenix Gold LPL44 level control.

BASS BOOST

Variable bass boost from 0 to +18dB @ 45Hz for the subwoofer channel only.

SENS

Used to reach maximum amplifier power with a wide variety of headunits.

SUB INPUT SWITCH

IN: Subwoofer speaker output is fed by the sub Input. If the headunit or processor has a subwoofer low level output use this setting.

OUT: Subwoofer speaker output is fed by the front input and the sub Input is not used. If the headunit or processor only has front and rear low level outputs use this setting.

PROTECT REMOTE POWER SUB INPUT L SUBWODDER FL FRONT INPUT REAR RL SUB INPUT SENS BASS BOOST LPF FRONT INPUT REAR R FRONT MIN MAX 0dB 18dB 30Hz 300Hz HPF SENS HPF SENS FR MIN MAX 15Hz 250Hz MIN MAX 15Hz 250Hz MIN MAX — FRONT — — REAR —

GROUND R +12V GROUND REMOTE +12V FUSE 30A 30A BRDGED (4 Ohms) FL FR SUB. RL RR SUB.

+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.

NOTE: Visible through the plexiglass cover, a single blue power LED is located in the lower corner of all SD amplifiers.

SPEAKER OUTPUTS

Used to connect the amplifier to speakers. Front and Rear Channel minimum impedance is 4 ohm bridged or 2 ohm stereo. Subwoofer channel minimum impedance is 2 ohm. Use Right + and Left - to bridge the front or rear channels, the subwoofer channel is not bridgeable.

SYSTEM TUNING

1. Install all system fuses.
2. Set the amplifier's input sensitivity controls to their minimum positions (full counterclockwise).
3. Set all amplifier 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 fine tune the crossover frequency later for the best overall sound quality.
5. If using a Remote Subwoofer Level Control, set it to maximum (full clockwise).
6. Turn the headunit on with the volume set to minimum.
7. Visually check the amplifier's has turned on by the power LED.
8. Check the condition of all other components to make sure they are powered up.
9. Set the headunit's tone controls, balance, and fader to the center (flat) position. Turn off 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 amplifier until the speakers reach maximum undistorted output.

12. Repeat sensitivity level adjustments for all other amplifiers.

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 differences 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 amplifier, 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 undistorted output at the volume level set in step 10.

TROUBLESHOOTING

OVERVOLTAGE WARNING - If the voltage is above 14.4V across the +12V and ground terminal this will cause the amplifier to go into protection mode. The result is no audio output from one or more channels. Voltage must between 11.5V to 14.4V for the amplifier to operate correctly.

No power: Check voltage at the amplifier with a DMM (volt meter), +12V and R (with head unit on) the voltage should register between 11.5V and 14.4V when using the attached ground lead of the amplifier. Check fuse at amplifier and at the battery. Use a meter to verify connection from one end of the fuse to the other, breaks may not always be visible. If the fuse is blown, check the power wire and also the amplifier for a short. If the short is in the amplifier itself, see your Phoenix Gold dealer. If no short is present, replace the fuse.

Power without sound: Turn the amplifier off and check all input and output signal cables and power connections. Check the speakers for shorts with a DMM (volt meter) or by connecting them to another audio source. After making sure everything is correct, turn the amplifier on again.

Power without sound and the PROTECT LED is lit: The red PROTECT LED lights when the amplifier shuts down for either thermal or over-current protection. A high internal amplifier operating temperature will trigger thermal shutdown: after it cools about 5°C, the amplifier will restart. A shorted speaker lead or operation into unusually low impedance loads will trigger over-current shutdown: cycle power at the amplifier R terminal to restore operation. Check for shorted speaker wiring or damaged speakers or crossover systems if over-current shutdown occurs.

No sound from one or more channels: Check for overvoltage on +12V and ground terminals. Check the balance control in the head unit. Check speaker connections. Check signal input connection.

Very low output: Check your head unit's fader control or the amplifier's input sensitivity level. Make sure subsonic frequency control is not set too high and LP frequency control is not set too low at the same time.

Frequent amplifier shutdown with automatic recovery: This indicates chronic amplifier thermal shutdown because of operation at consistently high internal temperatures. High operating temperature can be caused by inadequate ventilation. Make sure you are not running a lower than recommend impedance. Also check for damaged speakers or passive crossover systems. Finally, chronic thermal shutdown may result from otherwise normal operation of the amplifier at elevated output power levels, which can be resolved by providing additional amplifier cooling, installing a higher-power amplifier, or reducing amplifier output level.

"Motor Boating" - the power indicator going off repeatedly when the audio system is on: Check the amplifier's connection to the battery. Check battery voltage. If low, recharge or replace the battery. Check all ground connections.

CARACTÉRISTIQUES SD300.1:

Puissance RMS 14.4Vdc ≤1% THD	75 x 4 @ 4 ohm Stereo
	125 x 4 @ 2 ohm Stereo
	250 x 2 @ 4 ohm Bridged

Puissance Dynamique 14.4Vdc >1% THD	90 x 4 @ 4 ohm Stereo
	150 x 4 @ 2 ohm Stereo
	300 x 2 @ 4 ohm Bridged

Taille du fusible:	50 amp
Taille du fil d'alimentation/de masse:	calibre 8
Dimensions (Comprend les pieds de montage):	10.0" L x 6.93"W x 2.0" H
	254mm L x 176mm W x 51mm H
Dimensions (Comprend terminaux):	10.63" L x 6.93"W x 2.0" H
	270mm L x 176mm W x 51mm H

Puissance Power 14.4Vdc ≤1% THD	75 x 4 @ 4 ohm Stereo
	125 x 4 @ 2 ohm Stereo
	250 x 2 @ 4 ohm Bridged et
	200 x 1 @ 4 ohm
	300 x 1 @ 2 ohm

Puissance Dynamique 14.4Vdc >1% THD	90 x 4 @ 4 ohm Stereo
	150 x 4 @ 2 ohm Stereo
	300 x 2 @ 4 ohm Bridged et
	300 x 1 @ 4 ohm
	400 x 1 @ 2 ohm

Taille du fusible:	60 amp
Taille du fil d'alimentation/de masse:	calibre 4
Dimensions (Comprend les pieds de montage):	11.57" L x 6.93"W x 2.0"H
	294mm L x 176mm W x 51mm H
Dimensions (Comprend terminaux):	12.2" L x 6.93"W x 2.0"H
	310mm L x 176mm W x 51mm H

SD600.1/SD300.1 MONOBLOCK POWER AMPLIFIERS

ENTRÉE

PROTECT POWER REMOTE L SUB INPUT SUBWOOFER FL FRONT INPUT REAR RL R SUB INPUT SENS BASS BOCKET LPF FRONT INPUT REAR 15Hz 250Hz MIN MAX HPF SENS HPF SENS FR 15Hz 250Hz MIN MAX FRONT REAR

GROUND R +12V GROUND REMOTE +12V FUSE 30A 30A PRODUCED (4 Ohms) FL FR SUB RL RR SUB

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