RX600.5 - Receiver PHOENIX GOLD - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL RX600.5 PHOENIX GOLD

• High and Low Pass Crossovers
• Audiophile BiPolar Output Transistors
• High Level Inputs for easy OEM Integration
- Robust Unregulated Power Supply
• Surface Mount Component Technology
- Direct Insert Power and Speaker Terminals
• Audio Precision Quality Control Verification
• High Temperature Plexiglass cover
• RBC- Remote subwoofer level control included (RX250.1, RX500.1, RX1100.1, RX600.5)

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 Efficiency: 50%

Damping Factor: Greater than 200

Variable Phase Adjustment: 0 to 180 Degrees

RMS Power Output 150w x 1 @ 4 ohms

250w x 1 @ 2 ohms

Power/Ground Wire Size: 8 Gauge

Recommend Power Wire Fuse: 20a

Dimensions (Includes Feet): 9.4" L x 8.4" W x 2.1" H

238mm L x 213mm W x 53mm H

RX500.1 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 Efficiency: 50%

Damping Factor: Greater than 200

Variable Phase Adjustment: 0 to 180 Degrees

RMS Power Output 300w x 1 @ 4 ohms

500w x 1 @ 2 ohms

Power/Ground Wire Size: 4 Gauge

Recommend Power Wire Fuse: 40a

Dimensions (Includes Feet): 14.5" L x 8.4" W x 2.1" H

368mm L x 213mm W x 53mm H

RX1100.1 SPECIFICATIONS

Frequency Response: ±1dB from 20Hz to 300Hz

Signal to Noise Ratio: >90dB

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: 1 ohm

Typical Efficiency: 80%

Damping Factor: Greater than 200

Variable Phase Adjustment: 0 to 180 Degrees

RMS Power Output 800w x 1 @ 2 ohms

1100w x 1 @ 1 ohm

Power/Ground Wire Size: 4 Gauge

Recommend Power Wire Fuse: 80a

Dimensions (Includes Feet): 11.75" L x 8.4" W x 2.1" H

298mm L x 213mm W x 53mm H

IMPORTANT: A power birth certificate is included for each amplifier. RX amplifiers are conservatively rated and will exceed their RMS power rating shown here. All RMS power ratings and measurements are at 14.4 volts with no more than 1% THD.

RX400.4 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 ohms Bridged/2 ohms Stereo

Typical Efficiency: 50%

Damping Factor: Greater than 200

RMS Power Output 75w x 4 @ 4 ohms Stereo

100w x 4 @ 2 ohms Stereo

200w x 2 @ 4 ohms Bridged

Power/Ground Wire Size: 8 Gauge

Recommend Power Wire Fuse: 30a

Dimensions (Includes Feet): 14.5" L x 8.4" W x 2.1" H

368mm L x 213mm W x 53mm H

RX600.5 SPECIFICATIONS

FRONT AND REAR CHANNELS:

Frequency Response: ±1dB from 20Hz to 20kHz

Signal to Noise Ratio: >100dB

High and Low Pass Crossovers: 12dB per Octave

Front/Rear High Pass Crossover Range: 15Hz to 250Hz

Low Level Input Range: 200 millivolts to 8 volts

Lowest Recommend Load: 4 ohms Bridged/2 ohms Stereo

Typical Efficiency: 55%

Damping Factor: Greater than 200

RMS Power Output 60w x 4 @ 4 ohms Stereo

80w x 4 @ 2 ohms Stereo

160w x 2 @ 4 ohms Bridged

SUBWOOFER CHANNEL:

Frequency Response: ±1dB from 20Hz to 300Hz

Signal to Noise Ratio: >100dB

Low Pass Crossover: 12dB per Octave

Low Pass Crossover Range: 30Hz to 300Hz

Bass Boost @ 45Hz: 0 to +18dB

Low Level Input Range: 200 millivolts to 8 volts

Lowest Recommend Load: 2 ohms

Typical Efficiency: 85%

Damping Factor: Greater than 200

RMS Power Output 200w x 1 @ 4 ohms

300w x 1 @ 2 ohms

Recommend Power Wire Fuse: 60a

Power/Ground Wire Size: 4 Gauge

Dimensions (Includes Feet): 14.5" L x 8.4" W x 2.1" H

368mm L x 213mm W x 53mm H

RX250.1 - RX500.1 - RX1100.1 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 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 amplifier power with a wide variety of headunits.

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

OUTPUT

Provides a full range signal for an additional amplifier. There is no signal loss if using this output.

PHASE

This allows the phase of the output to be adjusted from 0 to 180 degrees. This adjustment can help achieve better "up front" subwoofer bass and resolve subwoofer cancellation problems in certain installations. Each installation is different, slowly adjust and listen for best results.

PROTECT (RED) POWER (BLUE) RMD REMOTE PHASE 0° 180° 30Hz 300Hz 0dB X-OVER FREQ. BASS 18dB 10Hz 55Hz MIN MAX SUBSONIC SENS L + L - - R + HIGH INPUT LOW INPUT OUTPUT R Ground R +12V - 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.

REMOTE MONITORING DISPLAY (RMD)

Connect optional RMD Voltage Display to this port.

SPEAKER OUTPUTS

Used to connect the amplifier to speakers. RX250.1's and RX500.1's minimum impedance is 2 ohms. RX1100.1's minimum impedance is 1 ohm.

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.

SENS

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

CONFIG

FLAT: Crossovers are turned off

HP: High pass crossover is on

LP: Low pass crossover is on

RX400.4 FRONT REAR FRONT INPUT REAR PROTECT (RED) POWER (BLUE) RMD X-OVER FREQ. +L—-R+ HIGH INPUT X-OVER LP FLAT HP SENS MIN MAX 40Hz 400Hz X-OVER FREQ. +L—-R+ HIGH INPUT X-OVER LP FLAT HP SENS MIN MAX R R RX400.4 GROUND R +12V BRIDGED L—⊕ ⊕ -R—⊕ FRONT REAR

+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 Display to this port.

SPEAKER OUTPUTS

Used to connect the amplifier to speakers. RX400.4's minimum impedance is 4 ohms bridged or 2 ohms stereo. Use the Right + and Left - to bridge the channels.

Note: RX400.4 contains a cooling fan located on the power endpanel.

RX600.5

5 CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER

FRONT, REAR AND SUB INPUTS

Connect preamp signal cables from headunit to these inputs. The front, rear and sub inputs must be used. For example, if only the front input is used then the rear and subwoofer speaker outputs will have no output signal.

Controls the crossover point for the speaker outputs.

SENS

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

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 for the subwoofer channel. 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.

RX600.5 REMOTE + L - - R + HIGH INPUT PROTECT (NED) POWER (BLUE) + L - - R + HIGH INPUT 15Hz 250Hz FRONT SUBWOOFER SENS MIN MAX SENS BASS BOOST 0dB 18dB HPF 15Hz 250Hz MIN MAX REAR LPF 30Hz 300Hz R FRONT REAR SUB L L L RMD INPUT R R + L - - R + HIGH INPUT

RX600.5 GROUND R +12V FRONT REAR BRIDGED 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.

REMOTE MONITORING DISPLAY (RMD)

Connect optional RMD Voltage Display to this port.

SPEAKER OUTPUTS

Used to connect the amplifier to speakers. RX600.5's minimum impedance is 4 ohms bridged or 2 ohms stereo on front and rear channels. Use the Right + and Left - to bridge the channels. Minimum impedance is 2 ohms for the subwoofer channel and it's 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 to 3/4 of maximum volume. Play music you typically listen to through the system.
11. Turn up the sensitivity or input level control on the amplifier until

the speakers reach maximum undistorted output.

1. Repeat sensitivity level adjustments for all other amplifiers.

2. Reduce the headunit's volume to a comfortable level.

3. 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.

1. Fine tune crossover frequencies to achieve the smoothest possible blending of each speaker set.

2. 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.

1. With all levels set correctly, the system will reach overall maximum undistorted output at the volume level set in step 10.

TROUBLESHOOTING

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 that the amplifier's ground is good and has a solid connection. Check fuse 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, NO SOUND, PROTECT LED 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 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.

POWER CYCLES ON/OFF QUICKLY:

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

RX250.1 - RX500.1 - RX1100.1

HP: El crossover high pass es "on"

Designed and Engineered in the USA

Made in China

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 remanufactured product at no charge. Damage caused by the following is not covered under warranty: accident, misuse, abuse, product modification 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.