BIG BANG Class D MANUAL
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1. MASTER AMPLIFIER B racons ED Rear panel E SPEAKER E FUSES I2V REMOTE GROUND Oooo ce o G Planet Audio BES SUBWOOFER Speaker Chassis FUSE ground point SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 2 8 OHMS SLAVE AMPLIFIER romaer EDO Rear Panel Q E PEAKER E FUSES 12V REMOTE _GROUND 0 0 00 ce o 0U E Plunet Audio BE Distribution Block Chassis o ground point Battery FUSE Stiffening Capacitor Chassis ground point PLEASE NOTE to REMOTE TURN ON terminal of head unit In this manual the BB1400 1 is shown but the wiring connections are identical to those of the BB2400 1 BB2400 1 BB1400 1 Amplifier User s Manual page 10 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 Check to make sure you have a good ground connection power up Check that the Remote Input Turn On has at least 3VDC Check that there is battery power on the terminal Check that there is at least 12v Check all fuses replace if necessary2. 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 and external cooling fan 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 BB2400 1 BB1400 1 Amplifier User s Manual page 11 Specifications l t oe Planet Audio CLASS D MonoBlock Car Audio Amplifiers MODEL BB2400 1 BB1400 1 RMS POWER 1000W x 1 625W x 1 into 4 Ohms RMS POWER 2400W x 1 1400W x 1 into 1 Ohm MAX POWER 3000W x 1 1900W x 1 into 1 Ohm Min speaker 1 Ohm Mono impedance Input 10k Ohm impedance Input sensitivity Selectable 100mV 2V or 2V 8V Frequency response Signal to noise ratio Crossover filter range low pass subsonic Bass Boost Phase Shift Fuse rat
3. Connect all speakers following the diagrams in this manual Be sure to observe proper polarity to avoid audio phase problems 7 Insert fuse s into the battery fuse holder s 8 Recheck all connections before powering up the amplifier 9 Set all level controls to minimum position and set all crossover controls switches to the desired frequency points 10 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 11 Further fine tuning of the various controls may be necessary to obtain best results Important installation considerations for using this amplifier Your BB Class D amplifier is designed to run with a mini mum load of 1 Ohm Operating a BB Class D am plifier with a speaker imped ance load below 1 Ohm may result in poor sound quality and damage to the amplifier circuitry Such damage is not covered under the warranty for this product The fuse ratings for these amps is described on the Specifications page of this manual Although sufficient for normal working conditions overloading the amp may result in blown fuses Please try to avoid overloading the amp in this manner 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 leve
4. below If something is missing contact the store where you purchased the amplifier e Class D amplifier e Remote subwoofer level control e Remote subwoofer control cable e DataLink cable for bridging two identical BB2 Class D amplifiers together e Four 4 mounting screws General precautions Before installing and using your new Planet Audio amplifier please be come familiar with all the information contained in this manual Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference e 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 e 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 e 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 cord 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 amplifie
5. fuseholder provided with BB2400 1 2 ronen cowecnons E SPEAKER EJ REMOTE OO cE i Se Plunet Audio BEJ to REMOTE TURN ON terminal of head unit FUSE Fuse and fuseholder provided with BB2400 1 Distribution Block Capacitor Chassis ground point BB2400 1 BB1400 1 Amplifier User s Manual page 7 Power Connections BB1400 1 POWER CONNECTIONS E SPEAKER Ey FUSES 12V REMOTE GROUND o0 Ig 0 0 0 E Punct Audio BBS oz CO C Chassis ground point to REMOTE TURN ON terminal of head unit POWER CONNECTIONS ee GAGE O 0 U U 2 E Pnet Audio BBS Chassis ground point ee to REMOTE TURN ON Distribution terminal of head unit Block Stiffening Capacitor Chassis ground point BB2400 1 BB1400 1 Amplifier User s Manual page 8 Bridging Two BB2400 1 or Two BB1400 1 Amplifiers INPUT DATALINK AND REMOTE LEVEL CONTROL CONNECTIONS MASTER AMPLIFIER Front panel power LNEOUT LINE INPUT INPUT Si LEVEL UBSONIC LOWPASS BASS FILTER FIL
6. 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 3VDC Check that the RCA audio cables are plugged into the proper inputs Check all speaker wiring Low output Reset the Level Control Check the Crossover 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
7. O Planet Audio BB2400 1 CLASS D MonoBlock Car Audio Amplifiers BB1400 1 Congratulations on your purchase of a Planet Audio Big Bang Class D 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 Planet Audio choice for car audio entertainment USER S MANUAL page CONTENTS 2 Introduction 2 Features 3 What is included 3 General precautions 3 Installation precautions 3 Mounting the amplifier 4 Connecting the amplifier 5 Important system considerations 5 Tips for a safe system 6 Low level input wiring 6 Speaker wiring 7 Power connections Normal and with Stiffening Capacitor 9 Bridging two Big Bang CLASS D Amplifiers 11 Troubleshooting 12 Specifications BB2400 1 BB1400 1 Amplifier User s Manual page 1 Introduction With the Planet Audio BB Class D amplifier series we are introducing two new CLASS D amplifiers both designed in the USA These Big Bang models feature variable low pass and subsonic filters and a variable input gain control These models also incorporate a phase selector switch to help compensate for time delays in subwoofer applications For further flexibility in the use of a subwoofer a variable 0 18dB Bass Boost control has been included You can control the subwoofer level with the remote level control module Planet Au
8. TER BOOST MW h 2 L PROTECTION mane R r B Planet Audi To Audio Outputs of head unit or Subwoofer outputs of a signal processor O00000 BRIDGED MODE SWITCH IN SLAVE POSITION SLAVE AMPLIFIER Front Panel AMP BRIDGED MODE av we ms sae INPUT AMP SENSITIVITY BRIDGED MODE PE DATALINKSS BRIDGED MODE SWITCH IN MASTER fr E POSITION MASTER SLAVE AMP BRIDGED MODE KEA k REMOTE ba LEVEL CONTROL DATALINK CABLE Remote Subwoofer Level Control power LNEOUT LINE INPUT J PROTECTION INPUT SUBSONIC LO LEVEL FILTER PASS BASS FITER BOOST N ft a E Pa Wi PLEASE NOTE vay Ne INPUT SENSITIVITY In this MASTER AMP SLAVE AMP configuration the Slave amp receives its audio signal from the Master Amp Therefore DO NOT USE THE INPUTS ON THE SLAVE AMP ASTER SAE AMP BRIDGED MODE pag SELEY p PLEASE NOTE In this MASTER AMP SLAVE AMP configuration the Slave amp receives its audio signal from the Master Amp Therefore DO NOT USE THE SUBWOOFER LEVEL CONTROL ON THE SLAVE AMP BB2400 1 BB1400 1 Amplifier User s Manual page 9 POWER AND SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
9. dio understands that amplifiers are placed in many different kinds of installations so we have also included an input sensitivity control to help you integrate the amp into your system regardless of the nature of your input source A special feature on this Class D amp is DataLink circuitry which allows you to strap bridge together two identical BB Class D amp models for an astounding total maximum output power of between 3800 and an astounding 6000 watts depending on the model selected BB2400 1 BB1400 1 Amplifier User s Manual page 2 Features Your new Big Bang amplifier features the following e Class D operation e MOSFET PWM Pulse Width Modulated Power Supply e One Ohm stable mono operation e Thermal overload and speaker short protection e Soft turn on circuit e Remote turn on turn off circuit e Variable input gain control e Input voltage sensitivity selector e Variable subsonic filter 15 40 Hz 24dB octave e Variable low pass filter 50 150 Hz 24dB octave e Variable 0 18dB Bass Boost e 0 180 Phase Shift selector e Nickel plated RCA low level inputs e Nickel plated speaker and power terminals ein line AGU fuse holder with fuse BB2400 1 only e LED power and protection indicators e Black anodized heatsink e Remote subwoofer level control What is included When first unpacking your new amplifier please check first that the package contains all of the items
10. ing Dimensions 6 7 a x 2 x 50Hz 150Hz 100dB 50Hz 150Hz 15Hz 40Hz Variable 0 18dB Selectable 0 180 250A x 1 21 3 4 40A x 4 17 3 4 All specifications subject to change without notice BB2400 1 BB1400 1 Amplifier User s Manual page 12
11. l 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 Tips for making your system as safe as possible When making electrical connections to the amplifier please observe the following e Always use 4GA or heavier wire for power and ground connections e Wire the amplifier directly to the car battery Make sure there is circuit protection Such as a fuse on the positive power lead within 18 of the battery e When making a ground connection always use the shortest possible wire to a good chassis ground point e Wire the remote turn on connection to the remote turn on lead of your EQ or head unit In some cases this may be the power antenna lead of the head unit e Fuses protect BOTH the amplifier and the electrical system of your vehicle from faulty conditions If you must replace a fuse on the amplifier you must use a fuse of exactly the same type and rating A different type of fuse or rating may result in damage or cause a fire 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 BB2400 1 BB1400 1 Amplifier User s Manual page 5 Low Level Input and Remote Level Control Connectio
12. ns Low level RCA input wiring is preferred for best audio performance Always use a high quality RCA cable for best audio performance Remnot Subwoofer Level Control INPUT SUBSONIC LOWPASS BASS PHASE LEVEL FILTER FILTER BOOST SELECTOR L To Audio Inputs of satellite amplifier if present To Audio Outputs of head unit or Subwoofer outputs of a signal processor E Planet Audio Speaker Connections SUBWOOFER SPEAKER Speaker IMPEDANCE 1 8 OHMS Power CONNECTIONS FUSES 12V__REMOTE GROUND 0 m PLEASE NOTE This diagram shows the BB1400 1 Although the layout of the rear panel varies slightly between BB1400 1 and BB2400 1 the connectors themselves are functionally similar BB2400 1 BB1400 1 Amplifier User s Manual page 6 Power Connections BB2400 1 REMOTE 12 SPEAKER EY OO ce Plunet Audio BBF Chassis ground point to REMOTE TURN ON terminal of head unit FUSE Fuse and
13. r power input and speaker connections for your particular installation Be sure you understand all the connections before you proceed 1 Connect the amplifier s 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 4 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 4 gauge or heavier cable from this fuse to the amplifier location The purpose of placing a fuse in this location is to protect your vehicle s battery in the event that this wire accidentally touches the chassis ground on its run to the amplifier BB2400 1 BB1400 1 Amplifier User s Manual page 4 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 e 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 e Run a 0 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 6 Connect all line inputs and outputs if used using high quality cables
14. r 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 BB2400 1 BB1400 1 Amplifier User s Manual page 3 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 Connecting the amplifier Before doing any wiring look through this manual and identify the diagrams to follow fo
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