AR1200.2 - Recepteur BOSS - Notice d'utilisation et mode d'emploi gratuit

Type de produit	Récepteur audio (amplificateur 2 canaux)
Marque	Boss
Modèle	AR1200.2
Dimensions (L x l x H)	300 x 200 x 60 mm
Poids	2,5 kg
Alimentation	12 V CC (batterie véhicule)
Puissance de sortie	1200 W max (600 W RMS x 2)
Impédance d'entrée	4-8 ohms
Nombre de canaux	2
Réponse en fréquence	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Distorsion harmonique totale	< 0,05 %
Rapport signal/bruit	> 90 dB
Fonctions principales	Amplification audio, filtrage passe-bas et passe-haut, entrée ligne haut niveau
Entretien et nettoyage	Nettoyer avec un chiffon sec et doux. Éviter les produits chimiques.
Sécurité	Protection contre les courts-circuits, surchauffe et surtension. Installation par un professionnel recommandée.
Pièces détachées et réparabilité	Fusibles de rechange (type ATO/ATC), connecteurs d'entrée et de sortie. Réparation par un technicien qualifié.
Informations générales	Utilisation en voiture. Compatible avec la plupart des systèmes audio 12 V. Manuel d'utilisation inclus.

FOIRE AUX QUESTIONS - AR1200.2 BOSS

Comment brancher l'amplificateur AR1200.2 à mon autoradio ?

Connectez les sorties haut niveau de l'autoradio aux entrées correspondantes de l'amplificateur à l'aide de câbles RCA. Si votre autoradio n'a pas de sorties RCA, utilisez un adaptateur haut niveau.

Quelle est la puissance RMS de l'AR1200.2 ?

La puissance RMS est de 600 W par canal sous 2 ohms, soit 1200 W au total en configuration 2 canaux.

Puis-je utiliser cet amplificateur avec des enceintes de 4 ohms ?

Oui, l'AR1200.2 est compatible avec des enceintes de 4 ohms. Assurez-vous que l'impédance totale ne descende pas en dessous de 2 ohms par canal.

Quel fusible est recommandé pour l'installation ?

Utilisez un fusible de 40 A (type ATO/ATC) sur le câble d'alimentation principal. Vérifiez que le fusible est adapté à la section du câble.

Comment régler les filtres passe-haut et passe-bas ?

Utilisez les potentiomètres sur l'amplificateur : réglez le filtre passe-haut (HPF) entre 50 et 250 Hz pour les enceintes, et le passe-bas (LPF) entre 50 et 250 Hz pour les subwoofers.

L'amplificateur chauffe beaucoup, est-ce normal ?

Un léger échauffement est normal. Si la protection thermique se déclenche, vérifiez que l'amplificateur est bien ventilé et que l'impédance des enceintes est correcte.

Puis-je connecter un subwoofer en ponté (bridge) ?

Oui, l'AR1200.2 supporte le mode ponté. Connectez le subwoofer entre les bornes positives des deux canaux. L'impédance minimale en ponté est de 4 ohms.

Comment câbler l'alimentation de l'amplificateur ?

Reliez la borne +12V à la batterie via un fusible, la borne GND à la masse du véhicule, et la borne REM à un signal de commande (allumage de l'autoradio).

Que faire si l'amplificateur ne s'allume pas ?

Vérifiez les connexions d'alimentation : fusible, fil REM, et masse. Assurez-vous que la tension de la batterie est d'au moins 12 V. Si le problème persiste, consultez un professionnel.

Quelle est la garantie de l'AR1200.2 ?

La garantie est généralement d'un an pour les défauts de fabrication. Conservez la facture d'achat et contactez le revendeur pour toute réclamation.

MODE D'EMPLOI AR1200.2 BOSS

USER'S MANUAL

2-CHANNEL BRIDGEABLE POWER AMPLIFIERS

AR1200.2 | AR1600.2 | AR2600.2 | AR3000.2

4-CHANNEL BRIDGEABLE POWER AMPLIFIERS

AR1600.4 AR2400.4

MONOBLOCK POWER AMPLIFIERS

AR1500M | AR2000M | AR2500M

BOSS®

AUDIO SYSTEMS

BOSS Audio Systems

3451 Lunar Court • Oxnard, CA 93030

www.bossaudio.com | 805.322.8794

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USER'S MANUAL

2-CHANNEL

BRIDGEABLE POWER AMPLIFIERS

AR1200.2 | AR1600.2 | AR2600.2 | AR3000.2

4-CHANNEL

BRIDGEABLE POWER AMPLIFIERS

AR1600.4 | AR2400.4

MONOBLOCK POWER AMPLIFIERS

AR1500M | AR2000M | AR2500M

BOSS®

AUDIO SYSTEMS

Specifications

2-Channel MOSFET Amplifiers

MODEL	AR1200.2	AR1600.2	AR2600.2	AR3000.2
MAX POWERinto 2 Ohms	600W x 2	800W x 2	1300W x 2	1500W x 2
BRIDGED POWERinto 4 Ohms	1200W x 1	1600W x 1	2600W x 1	3000W x 1
Min. speakerimpedance	2 Ohm Stereo4 Ohm Mono Bridged
THD	0.01%
Frequency response	9Hz-50kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio	>105dB
Channel separation	90dB
Damping factor	125+
Crossover rangelow pass	50Hz-250Hz
high pass	fixed, 80Hz
Bass boost	Variable 0 - +18dB
Fuse rating	35A	25A x 2	30A x 2	40A x 2
Dimensions:	10.3"x6.5"x2.8"	13.1"x6.5"x2.8"	14.3"x6.5"x2.8"	18.6"x6.5"x2.8"

MODEL	4-Channel MOSFET Amplifiers		Monoblock MOSFET Amplifiers
	AR1600.4	AR2400.4	AR1500M	AR2000M	AR2500M
MAX POWER into 2 Ohms	400W x 4	600W x 4	1500W x 1	2000W x 1	2500W x 1
BRIDGED POWER into 4 Ohms	800W x 2	1200W x 2	n/a	n/a	n/a
Min. speaker impedance	2 Ohm Stereo4 Ohm Mono Bridged	2 Ohm Stereo4 Ohm Mono Bridged	2 Ohm	2 Ohm	2 Ohm
THD	0.01%	0.01%	0.01%	0.01%	0.01%
Frequency response	9Hz-50kHz	9Hz-50kHz	9Hz-50kHz	9Hz-130Hz	9Hz-130Hz
Signal-to-noise ratio	>105dB	>105dB	>105dB	>105dB	>105dB
Channel separation	90dB	90dB	n/a	n/a	n/a
Damping factor	125+	125+	125+	125+	125+
Crossover range low pass	50Hz-250Hz	50Hz-250Hz	50Hz-250Hz	50Hz-250Hz	50Hz-250Hz
high pass	fixed, 80Hz	fixed, 80Hz	n/a	n/a	n/a
Bass boost	Variable 0 - +18dB	Variable 0 - +18dB	0/+18dB	Variable 0 - +12dB	Variable 0 - +12dB
Fuse rating	25A x 2	35Ax2	30A	25A x 2	30A x 2
Dimensions:	12.3"x6.5"x2.8"	16.2"x6.5"x2.8"	10.3"x6.5"x2.8"	13.1"x6.5"x2.8"	16.2"x6.5"x2.8"

All specifications subject to change without notice.

BOSS® AUDIO SYSTEMS

AR1200.2 AR1600.2 AR2600.2 AR3000.2

Two Channel MOSFET Car Audio Amplifiers

AR1600.4 AR2400.4

Four Channel MOSFET Car Audio Amplifiers

AR1500M AR2000M AR2500M

Monablock MOSFET Car Audio Amplifier

Congratulations on your purchase of a BOSS AUDIO SYSTEMS ARMOR 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 BOSS AUDIO SYSTEMS your choice for car audio entertainment!

USER'S MANUAL

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CONTENTS

2 Introduction
2 What is included?
3 Features
3 About 2 Ohm operation
4 General precautions
4 Installation precautions
4 Mounting the amplifier
5 Connecting the amplifier
6 Low level input wiring
8 High level input wiring
13 Troubleshooting
14 Specifications

10 2CH Power and Speaker wiring 2CH and Bridged Modes

11 4CH Power and Speaker wiring 4CH and Bridged Modes

12 Monoblock Power and Speaker wiring

Introduction

With the BOSS ARMOR MOSFET amplifier series, we are introducing nine new amplifiers, all designed in the USA. This new series includes three monoblock amps, four 2-channel, two 4-channel amplifiers.

All ARMOR models feature variable low pass and fixed high pass crossovers and variable input gain controls.

For further flexibility in the use of a subwoofer, 0-+18dB Bass Boost control (2CH/4CH/AR1500M) or 0-+12dB Bass Boost control (AR2000M/AR2500M) has been included on all amplifiers. You can control the subwoofer level with the remote level control module.

BOSS understands that amplifiers are placed in many different kinds of installations, so we incorporated a very flexible system of controls in these amplifiers in order to help you integrate the amp into your system regardless of the nature of your input source.

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.

• ARMOR Amplifier
- Remote subwoofer control
• High input cable with connector
• Four (4) mounting screws

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 power up.	Check to make sure you have a good ground connection.Check that the Remote Input (Turn-On) has at least 9VDC.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 9VDC.Check that the RCA audio cables are plugged into the proper inputs.Check all speaker wiring.
Low output.	Reset the Level Control.Check the Filter 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 external cooling fan(s).
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.

Power and Speaker Wiring

Monoblock

Monoblock Amplifiers AR1500M, AR2000M, and AR2500M

Features

Your new ARMOR amplifier features the following:

• Class A-B Topology

- Bridgeable outputs (except AR1500M, AR2000M and AR2500M)

• MOSFET PWM (Pulse Width Modulated) Power Supply

• 2 Ohm stable operation with output power increase

• Thermal and speaker short protection

- Soft turn-on circuit

• Remote turn-on/turn-off circuit

• Variable input gain control

• Variable low pass filter

- Fixed high pass filter (except AR1500M, AR2000M and AR2500M)

• Variable 0 to +18dB Bass Boost (0 to +12dB for AR2000M/AR2500M)

- Nickel-plated RCA low level and high level inputs

• LED power and protection indicators

• Gun metal gray anodized heatsink

- Remote subwoofer control

About 2 Ohm operation

Your ARMOR amplifier has been designed to operate efficiently at loads down to 2 Ohms. This means that you can install four 8 Ohm speakers per channel, when using parallel wiring.

Doubling the number of woofers produces an acoustic coupling effect. This acoustic coupling effect increases the output by about 3dB for each doubling of the number of woofers.

When operating at 2 Ohms, the amplifiers will increase their output power by approximately 50%. The current draw will also increase by about the same amount, so be sure you have enough current to run the amplifiers into a 2 Ohm load.

If you lack adequate current, your music reproduction will be distorted.

General precautions

Before installing and using your new BOSS amplifier, please become familiar with all the information contained in this manual.

Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

• 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.
• 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.
• If 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 wire 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.
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.

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.

Power and Speaker Wiring
4 Channel and Bridged Modes
4-Channel Amplifiers
AR1600.4 and AR2400.4

Power and Speaker Wiring
2 Channel and Bridged Modes
2-Channel Amplifiers
AR1200.2, AR1600.2 AR2600.2, and AR3000.2

ARMOR MOSFET Amplifier User's Manual - page 10

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 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 8 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 8 gauge (or heavier) cable from this fuse to the amplifier location.
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:
6. 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-

- Run a #4 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.

1. 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.

2. Insert fuse(s) into the battery fuse holder(s).

3. Recheck all connections before powering up the amplifier.
4. Set all level controls to minimum position, and set all crossover controls/switches to the desired frequency points.
5. 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.
6. Further fine tuning of the various controls may be necessary to obtain best results.

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.

ARMOR MOSFET Amplifier User's Manual - page 5

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.

NOTE: Do not connect BOTH the high level and low level inputs from your receiver to your amplifier at the same time!

2-Channel Amplifiers
AR1200.2, AR1600.2, AR2600.2, and AR3000.2
Remote Subwoofer Control

4-Channel Amplifiers

AR1600.4 and AR2400.4

ARMOR MOSFET Amplifier User's Manual - page 6

High Level Input Wiring

The high level input(s) should only be used when your head unit lacks RCA outputs. If the RCA outputs are not present, connect the speaker outputs from the receiver to the high level input connector of the amplifier. Be sure to observe polarity to avoid audio phase problems.

NOTE: Do not connect BOTH the high level and low level inputs from your receiver to your amplifier at the same time!

Monoblock Amplifier
AR1500M

Remote Subwoofer Control

Monoblock Amplifiers
AR2000M and AR2500M

To Speaker Terminals of head unit
Remote Subwoofer Control
ARMOR MOSFET Amplifier User's Manual • page 9

High Level Input Wiring

The high level input(s) should only be used when your head unit lacks RCA outputs. If the RCA outputs are not present, connect the speaker outputs from the receiver to the high level input connector of the amplifier. Be sure to observe polarity to avoid audio phase problems.

NOTE: Do not connect BOTH the high level and low level inputs from your receiver to your amplifier at the same time!

2-Channel Amplifiers

AR1200.2, AR1600.2, AR2600.2, and AR3000.2

4-Channel Amplifiers AR1600.4 and AR2400.4

ARMOR MOSFET Amplifier User's Manual - page 8

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.

NOTE: Do not connect BOTH the high level and low level inputs from your receiver to your amplifier at the same time!

Monoblock Amplifier

AR1500M

Monoblock Amplifiers

AR2000M and AR2500M

ARMOR MOSFET Amplifier User's Manual • page 7