4.23 BAMF MANUAL
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1. gee e e 8 5 2 e 5 POWER ACoOUSsSTIK CONTROL FUNCTIONS 1 RCA input jacks These RCA input jacks are for use with source units that have RCA orLine level outputs A source unit with a minimum level of 200mvV is required for proper operation The use of high quality twisted paircablesis recommended to decreas the possibility of radiated noise entering the system 2 GAIN Control The level control will match the amplifiers sensitivity to the source units signal voltage The Operating range is 200mV minimum to 6V maximum CAUTION Do not run the amplifier in high volume for long time otherwise the loudspeakers will be damaged 3 Full pass x over switch When the switch is in the Full position the full range is bypassed 4 Low pass x over switch When the switch isin the LPF position frequencies lower than the low pass frequency setting are passed 4 1 Low pass x over frequency control This control is used to select the desired low pass x over frequency BAMF800 2 1250 2 1800 2 2200 2 2600 2 1200 4 1600 4 The frequency can be adjusted between 30Hz and 250Hz BAMF2000 1D 4000 1D 55001D The frequency can be adjusted between 40Hz and 200Hz 5 High pass x over switch When the switch isin the HPF position frequencies higherthan the high pass frequency setting are passed 5 1 High pass x over freque2. 0 2 a BAMF2200 2 BAMF1600 4 BAMF5500 1D le et oe INTRODUCTION Power Acoustik amplifiers provide high performance sound reinforcement for your mobile audio equipment Its versatility enables compatibility with optional Equalizers Frequency Dividing Crossover Networks and other audio processors in a customized system The Multi Mode bridging capabilities allow flexibility in hosting several different speaker configurations To achieve optimum performance it is highly recommended that you read this Owners Manual before beginning installation WARNING High powered audio systems in a vehicle are capable of generating Live Concert high levels of sound pressure Continued exposure to excessively high volume sound levels may cause hearing loss or damage Also operation of a motor vehicle while listening to audio equipment at high volume levels may impair your ability to hear external sounds such as horns warning signals or emergency vehicles thus contributing to a potential traffic hazard In the interest of safety Power Acoustik recommends listening at lower volume levels while driving ACOUSTIK TABLE OF CONTENTS PLANNING YOUR SYSTEM 3 WIRING CONNECTION mne eterni 4 5 PANEL LAYO UT ente teet td eee tede 6 7 CONTROL FUNCTIONS trt tdt fenes 8 10 SPEAKER CONNECTION MONO CHANNEL 11 14 2 CHANNEL nts 15 16
3. 1 Lowest Recommended Impedance is 4ohm Stereo 2 RCA Inputs are connected to both Left and Right channels 3 Output configured for stereo operation POWER 4 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE _ Isthe power Check fuses in amplifier NO SOUND LED illuminated Be sure Tum on lead is connected No powerto power wire Repair power wire orconnections powerto remote Check connectionsto radio wire with receiveron ON Check speakerleads Inspect for short circuit oran open connection NO SOUND IN ONE Check audio input Reverse Left and Right CHANNEL leads RCA inputs to determine if it is occuning before the amp Check Tuner Deck volume level Clean contacts on fuse holders Check speaker load Be sure properspeakers are used AMP impedance to ensure impedance TURNING recommendations are observed OFF If you use an Ohmmeter to MEDIUM check speaker resistance HIGH please remember that DC VOLUME resistance and AC impedance may not be the same E X FicousTir 5 5 MODEL BAMF800 2 BAMF 1250 2 1800 2 BAMF2200 2 BAMF2600 2 OUTPUT 800W 1250W 1800W 2200W 2600W 40hm 150W x 2CH 220W x2CH 300W x2CH 370W x2CH 450W x 2CH 20hm 180W x 2CH 280W x2CH 380W x2CH 450W x2CH 540W x2CH BRIDGED POWER THD RESPONSE 1 0dB 10Hz30kHz 10 2 30 2 10Hz 30kHz 10Hz 30kHz 10Hz 30kHz HPF LPF SUBSONIC FILTER ea BASSEQ ADJ USIABLE SENSITI
4. 2 8 Ohms 2 8 Ohms 1 Lowest Recommended Impedance is 20hm Stereo 2 RCA Inputs are connected to both Left and Right channels 3 Gain controls to be set match input source 4 Line Output configured for stereo operation AG 5 2CHANNELBRIDGED CONHGURATION BAMF 800 2 1250 2 1800 2 2200 2 2600 2 e e o eee e 04 12B 3685 AN 8 37 4787087 gt C 2 gt gt RCH gt C INPUT LPF X OVER HPF elelele mMm odd MN POWER INPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT BASS Q GAIN 4 8 Ohms 1 Lowest recommended impedance is 4ohm bridged mono 2 RCA Inputs are connected to both Left amp Right channels 3 Line Output configured for stereo operation POWER ACoUSsSTIK 6 2CHANNELTRI MODE CONHGURATION BAMF 800 2 1250 2 1800 2 2200 2 2600 2 04 1218 3685 84 CO 22 82 00 82 87 BW C gt C gt C C gt gt C 2 gt REM BRIDGE INPUT GND BATT FUSE oOonad d fele elelele 6H O 6 rias SF POWER INPUT 38 ER OUTPUT BASS ea GAIN 4 8Ohms 4 8Ohms 4 8 Ohms 1 Recommended Impedance is 4ohm Stereo 2 RCA Inputs are connected to both Left and Right channels 3 Output configured for stereo operation
5. POWER ACousTIK HG 7 4CHANNELSTEREO CONHGURATION BAMF 1200 4 BAMF 1600 4 e 9 eee 1 3685 277 gt gt gt gt C BRIDGE BRIDGE HO ex xwO ac 1 POWER INPUT 1CH 2 8 Ohms 1 owest Recommended Impedance is 2ohm Stereo 2 RCA Inputs are connected to both Left and Right channels 3 Gain controls to be set match input source 4 Line Output configured forstereo operation 17 POWER ACoUSsSTIK HG 8 4CHANNEL BRIDGED CONHGURATION BAMF 1200 4 BAMF 1600 4 GJ 2 4 1 3685 277 C y iil lelelelelelelele LO CLO UU Si POWER INPUT SPEAKER OUTPI PEAKER OUTPUT t 3 gt 1 2CH 4 8 Ohms 3 4CH 4 8 Ohms 1 Lowest recommended impedance is 4ohm bridged mono 2 RCA Inputs are connected to both Left amp Right channels 3 Line Output configured forstereo operation POWER ACousTIK HG 9 4CHANNELTRI MODE CONHGURATION BAMF 1200 4 BAMF 1600 4 WOOFER 04 1208 3685 X OVER HPF INPUT MODE GAIN iva NK ejelelelelelele POWER INPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT WOOFER
6. 2000 1D 4000 1D Remote Turn ON is connected to Radio s power antenna lead or a switchable 12V Fuse es ee n BAT p ruse 4 D POWER INPUT Fig 1 5500 1D Remote is connected to Radio s power antenna lead or a switchable 12V Fuse Near Battery BATERY Vehicle chassis ground 4 17 a POWER INPUT POWER INPUT o 1naino u ivsas D HOE sepe NIV DINOSENS 035598 9 9 9 9 BAMF2600 2 Ins 1nO BAMF2200 2 1 2 0 u f 0 t ROXO ANANI 100 1800 2 1250 2 PANEL LAYOUT POWER PANEL LAYOUT BAMF5500 1D BAMF4000 1D iQ BAMET 6 eig er eio Gi ejo BAMF2000 1D oi ei D ei elo pea 5 3 5181 e S ai J U 0 816 lo
7. 2V 1 owest Recommended Impedance is lohm mono 2 RCA Inputs are connected to both Left and Right channels 3 Gain controlsto be set match input source 4 Line Output configured for stereo operation POWER ACouUSsSTIK AG 3 STRAPPED CONHGURATION BAMF 2000 1D BAMF 4000 1D STRAPPED CONFIGURATION 5 sz 04 12083685 1 1 27 37 47 87 87 CH o 180 SLAVE MASTER Vehicle chassis ground Fuse o BATTERY peer Remote Turn ON is connected to Radio s power antenna lead or a switchable 12V 1 Cc Em E ruse o POWER INPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT n 1 Recommended Impedance is 2 Stereo 2 RCA Inputs are connected to both Left and Right channels 3 Gain controlsto be set match input source 4 Line Output is configured summed bridged which is ideal for subwoofer applications POWER ACOUSTIK AG 4 MASTER MODE CONHGURATION BAMF5500 1D MASTER MODE eco 04 1208 3685 A SUB WOOFER 18029 SLAVE MAS
8. 4 CHANNEL teens 17 19 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE 20 SPECIFICATION erret ni entree 21 WARNING eet eee eet me tee e nene etd 22 PLANNING YOUR SYSTEM Before beginning the installation consider the following 1 Do you plan to add additional mobile electronics equipment in the future If you plan to expand your system by adding other components sometime in the future ensure adequate space isleft and cooling requirements are met 2 Should you use high orlow level inputs Your Amplifier has been designed to accept Low Level Pre Amp outputs from your radio source signal If yourradio source isequipped with Pre Amp outputs it is possible to utilize them to drive the Amplifier and the 2 front speakers Then use the built in power of your radio to drive the 2 rear speakers 3 Are yourcomponents matched The RMS power rating of your speaker s must be equal or greater than the RMS power rating of your amplifier Your speaker s also mus be 2 8 Ohms impedance for stable amplifier operation Impedance information is normally printed on the speakerbasket or magnet 4 Where will the amplifier be installed Consider both the length of your leads and routing when determining the mounting location It is best to run power and RCA wiring on opposite sides of the vehicle to prevent induced noise Pre amp input jacks require a length of high quality shielded male to male RCA patch cord POWER ACoUSsSTIK CONNECTING
9. TER em PHASE r ler Remote Tum ON is connected to Radio s power antenna lead or a switchable 12V Vehicle chassis ground 1 Lowest recommended impedance is 1 Ohm Mono 2 RCA Inputsare connected to both left and right cnannels 3 Gain control isto be setto match input source POWER ACoUSsSTIK 5 SLAVE MODE CONHGURATION BAMF5500 1D STRAPPED CONFIGURATION 04 1208 3685 A 18029 SLAVE MASTER PHASE POWER INPUT POWER INPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT 1 All ofthe controls can be adjusted only in MASTER mode amplifier 2 Lowest recommended impedance is2 Ohm Mono 3 RCA Inputsare connected to both left and right cnannels 4 Gain control isto be setto match input source ACOUSTIK AG 4 2 CHANNEL STEREO CONHGURATION BAMF 800 2 1250 2 1800 2 2200 2 2600 2 504 1283685 277 any 1 2 2 32 0 5 GND Fuse er Pme PET X ORE Am elelele 6 87 O OOJO POWER INPUT 5 ER OUTPUT BASS GAIN
10. THE POWER Fig 1 2 1 2 3 CAUTION AS A PRECAUTION DISCONNECT THE POWER WIRE FROM THE BATTERY WHILE MAKING THE POWER AND GROUND CONNECTIONS TO THE AMPLIFIER 4 8 GAUGE Thicker if planning for additional Amplifiers wire is recommended for both the powerand ground wires 12 Gauge forthe remote tum on wire Both types are available at most Mobile Audio Dealers or Installation Shop Ground To Vehicle Chassis To avoid unwanted ignition noise caused by ground loop it is essential that the Amplifierbe grounded to a clean bare metal surface of the vehicle s Chassis NOTE GROUND WIRE SHOULD NOT BE EXTENDED MORE THAN 3 FT 1 METER 12 Volt Fused Constant Power Battery Due to the power requirements of the Amplifier this connection should be made directly to the positive terminal of battery For safety measures install an in line Fuse Holder not included asclose to the battery postive terminal as possible with an ampere rating not to exceed total value of fusesin Amp Remote Tum On Input To remote turn on output of Car Stereo This Amplifier istumed ON remotely when the vehicle s stereo is tumed ON NOTE IF YOUR RADIO DOES NOT HAVE A 12 VOLT OUTPUT LEAD WHEN THE RADIO IS TURNED ON THE REMOTE TERMINAL ON THE AMPLIFIER CAN BE CONNECTED TO VEHICLE S ACCESSORY CIRCUIT THAT IS LIVE WHEN THE KEY IS ON POWER ACousTIK Fig 1 BAMF 800 2 1250 2 1800 2 2200 2 2600 2 1200 4 1600 4
11. VITY RANGE 0 2 6 0 2V 6V 0 2V 6V 0 2V 6V 0 2V 6V INPUTIMPEDANCE LOW LEVEL 10kOhms 10k Ohms 10k Ohms 10k Ohms 10k Ohms FUSE DIMENSION 18 7 11 37 13 77 14 96 16 92 xW xH inch 8 26 x 2 16 8 26 2 16 826 x2 16 8 26 x2 16 826 x2 MODEL BAMF1200 4 BAMF1600 4 BAMF2000 1D BAMF4000 1D BAMF5500 1D OUTPUT 1200W 1600W 2000W 4000W 5500W 40hm 100W x4CH 150W x 4CH 600W x 1CH 1200W x1CH 1700W x 1CH 20hm 125W x4CH 180W x 4CH 900W x 1CH 1700W x1CH 2500W x 1CH 10hm 1200W x 1CH 2200W x1CH 3200W x 1CH BRIDGED POWER 250W 2 360W x 2CH THD 0 02 0 02 RESPONSE 1 0d B 10 2 30 2 10Hz 30kHz p 200Hz 200Hz 200Hz HPF LPF SUBSONICFALIER 20 2 50 2 20 2 50 2 20 2 50 2 BASS BOOST ADJ USABLE SENSITIVITY RANGE LOW LEVEL FUSE 25A x2 40A x3 DIMENSION 13 77 13 77 x 11 37 13 77 16 92 DxW xHinch 8 26 2 16 8 26 2 16 826 x2 16 8 26 2 16 8 26 x 2 16 POWER ACoUSsSTIK WARNINGS Investigate the layout of your automobile throughly before drilling or cutting any holes Take care when to work near the gas tanks lines or hydraulic lines and electrical wiring Don t use power amplifier unmounted Attach this system securely to the automobile to prevent damage particularly in the event of an accident Don t mount this system so that the wire connections are u
12. ed amplifier configurations Referto the MasterMode section of this guide All of the controls will be adjusted by the Master amplifier Slave mode To be switched Slave mode when linking one amplifier with another amplifier Mastermode To be switched Master mode when only using this single amplifier 12 INPUTMODE Selects 2 3or4 channel operation FIG 1 13 GND Connect this terminal directly to the sheet metal chassis of the vehicle using the shortest wire necessary to make this connection Always use wire of the same gauge or larger than the 12 volt power wire The chassis connection point should be scraped free of paint and dirt Use only quality crimped and or soldered connectors at both ends of this wire Waming Do not connect this terminal directly to the vehicle battery ground terminal or any other factory ground points 14 Remote Tum On This terminal tums on the amplifier when 12 volt is applied to it Connect it to the remote tum on lead of the head unit orsignal source 15 912 Volt Power Connect this terminal through a FUSE or CIRCUIT BREAKER to the positive terminal of the vehicle battery orthe positive terminal of an isolated audio system battery Waming Always protect this power wire by installing a fuse or circuit breaker of the appropriate size within 12 inches ofthe battery terminal connection POWER ACoUSsSTIK CONTROL FUNCTIONS 16 FUSE These fuses protect the amplifier against
13. intemal electrical damage and are meant to protect the amplifier only All other powerconnections should be fused at the source BAMF800 2 25A X1 BAMF1250 2 20A X2 BAMF1800 2 20A 2200 2 20A X4 BAMF2600 2 25A X4 BAMF1200 4 25A X2 BAMF1600 4 25A X2 BAMF2000 1D 40A X2 4000 10 40 5500 10 40A X5 17 SPEAKERS Connect subwoofers to these terminals 18 LED Will illuminate GREEN to indicate the amplifier is on and operating normally and will be illuminated RED if the amplifier shuts down due to short circuit DC offset or overheating detected by on board protection circuitry HEAD UNIT CASE 1 2 CHANNEL 2CHANNEL INPUT FOR 4CHANNEL DRIVING CASE 2 3 CHANNEL 3CHANNEL INPUT FOR 4CHANNEL DRIVING CASE CHANNEL 4CHANNEL INPUT the NPE gt FOR 4CHANNEL DRIVING POWER ACOUSTIK AG 2 MASTER MODE CONHGURATION BAMF 2000 1D BAMF 4000 1D MASTER MODE 04 1208 3685 2222 Slee Vehicle chassis ground o 180 SLAVE MASTER Remote is SUB WOOFER PHASE connected to Radio s power 1 4 ohms antenna lead or a switchable 1
14. ncy control This control is used to select the desired high pass x over frequency BAMF800 2 1250 2 1800 2 2200 2 2600 2 1200 4 1600 4 The frequency can be adjusted between 50Hz and 500Hz 6 Bass EQ BAM F800 2 1250 2 1800 2 2200 2 2600 2 1200 4 1600 4 The boost can be adjusted between OdB to12dB BAMF2000 1D 4000 1D 55001D The boost can be adjusted between OdB to 18dB 7 Auxiliary outputs The Auxilia ry outputs offer Power Acoustik amplifiers ea sy unlimited system expansion Route RCA sfrom the line out of the first amplifierto the line input of a second amplifier when using a single source output POWER ACousTIK CONTROL FUNCTIONS 8 SUBSO NIC BAMF1250 2 1800 2 22200 2 2600 2 The frequency can be adjusted between 15Hz and 50Hz BAMF2000 1D 4000 1D 5500 1D The frequency can be adjusted between 20Hz and 50Hz 9 REMOTE Controlsthe subwoofer amplifier gain from a remote location for ease of adjustment during listening Waming Do not connect a level control knob from other manufacturers to the Remote Sub Level Control of any amplifier Even though the connectors fit properly the control knob and connector pin positions may be different and the amplifier will be damaged 10 PHASE O or180 selectable for switching the phase of the output to the woofer 11 MASTER SLAVE MO DE BAM F2000 1D 4000 1D 5500 1D Controls whether the amplifier is a slave or master when connected in combin
15. nprotected or are subject to pinching or damage from nearby objects The 12V DC power wire must be fused at the battery positive terminal connection Before making or breaking power connections at this system power terminals disconnect the 12V wire at the battery end Confirm your radio cassette player and or other equip 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 system Using a fuse of different type or rating may result in damage to this system which isn t covered by the warranty
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