Audiovox Prestige PAB-1500D User's Manual
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1. Power Indicator The POWER LED functions as both a power and a warning indicator When the amplifier is off the indicator is inactive and appears white When power is applied to the amplifier the LED indicator illuminates green provided no malfunction is present thus signifying the amplifier is operating normally When the LED illuminates red the built in self protection circuits have been activated and have shut down operation of the amplifier The protection circuits may be triggered by the temperature of the unit rising above a safe level or by an overload condition If activated by a rise in temperature the unit will resume operation after cooling off to anormal operating range If activated by an overload condition the source of the overload must be found and corrected to resume normal operation of the amplifier Most overload conditions are POWER 8 20 50 SUBSONIC FILTER FREQUENCY Hz OFF REMOTE CONTROL 3 caused by mis wiring or operation into incorrect speaker loads Re check all wiring and connections if this situation occurs and correct as necessary Level V Control The amplifier is capable of operating from audio signal sources supplying a wide range of input levels The Level V control should initially be set to the mid position Ifitis found that there is not en2. Model PAB 1500D 1000 Watt Monaural Amplifier Specification 1 2 Installation 3 Wiring ae 4 5 Mono Input Wiring Diagram 6 Mono Output Wiring 7 Ope AOA E 8 9 EEN SET HIGH PERFORMANCE AMPLIFIER This power amplifier has been designed to provide high quality performance with a minimum of maintenance However it s performance will only be as good as the care and quality of components with which it is installed We therefore advise that you read these instructions very carefully to familiarize yourself with the product and it s features Should you require assistance with the installation or wiring of this unit please call our toll free HELP line at 1 800 645 4994 during the days hours shown SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Output Power Mono Operation RMS Output Power THD at 4Ohms THD at 2Ohms Signal Noise Ratio Damping Factor Input Impedance Low Level Input Sensitivity Due to continuing improvement Audiovox reserves the right to change features and design without notice 1 1000 watts peak x 1 500 watts x 1 2 ohms 300 watts x 1 4 ohms 0 3 0 7 65dB gt 20 10K ohms 200mV 4V Filter Types Variab
3. PAGE 7 LOW LEVEL RCA OUTPUTS CAR STEREO LEFT mil 5 RIGHT SHIELDED CABLE NOT SUPPLIED RCA TYPE SHIELDED CABLE NOT SUPPLIED LOW LEVEL RCA OUTPUTS REMOTE SUB WOOFER TO 2ND AMPLIFIER CONTROL UNIT PAB RC STANDARD TELEPHONE 7 4 to 02 50 1250 LOW 55 SUBSONIC FILTER LEVEL V FREQUENCY H2 FREQUENCY H2 47 REMOTE CONTROL RJ 11 CONNECTOR ae MONO OUTPUT WIRING DIAGRAM CONNECT THIS WIRE LAST ON ON MONO SPEAKER S BATTERY CHASSIS SUB WOOFER S USE 10 GAUGE GROUND 2 4 OHMS WIRE SEE TEXT EXISTING SCREW OR BOLT CLEAN PAINT RUST DIRT OR GREASE FROM AREA FOR GOOD CONNECTION GROUNDED METAL SECTION OF VEHICLE CAR STEREO AUTO ANTENNA LEAD 7 After initial set up the amplifier should not require any further adjustment unless there is change in the stereo or speaker system with which it is used BASS BOOST OFF 18dB 60Hz Ly LOW IN LOW OUT 9 Vv 50 250 LOW PASS LEVEL V FREQ
4. IES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN A PERIOD OF 30 MONTHS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE IN NO CASE SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WHATSOEVER No person or representative is authorized to assume for the Company any liability other than expressed herein in connection with the sale of this product Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damage so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state U S A AUDIOVOX CORPORATION 150 MARCUS BLVD HAUPPAUGE NEW YORK 11788 1 800 645 4994 CANADA CALL 1 800 645 4994 FOR LOCATION OF WARRANTY STATION SERVING YOUR AREA 2000 Audiovox Corp Hauppauge N Y 11788 Printed in Korea 128 5784
5. attery after all other wiring is completed 2 Ground Connection The ground terminal GND connection is also critical to the correct operation of the amplifier Use a wire of the same gauge as the power connection 10 or thicker and connect it between the ground terminal GND of the amplifier and a metal part of the vehicle close to the mounting location This wire should be as short as possible and any paint or rust at the grounding point should be scraped away to provide a clean metal surface to which the end of the ground wire can be screwed or bolted 3 Remote Turn On Connection The amplifier is turned on by applying 12 volts to the remote turn on terminal REM The wire lead to this terminal should be connected to the Auto Antenna lead from the car stereo which will provide the 12 volts only when the car stereo is turned on If the car stereo does not provide an Auto Antenna lead the remote turn on lead may be wired WIRING INSTRUCTIONS to Accessory or Radio terminal in the car s fuse block This will turn the amplifier on and off with the ignition key regardless of whether the car stereo is on or off The remote turn on lead does not carry large currents so 20 gauge wire may be used for this application 4 Speaker Connections Only 4 Ohm or 2 Ohm impedance speaker s can be used with the amplifier Wire it to the speaker terminals as per the appropriate wiring diagram For most applications 18 gauge wire should be used fo
6. btain repair or replacement within the terms of this Warranty the product is to be delivered with proof of warranty coverage e g dated bill of sale specification of defect s transportation prepaid to an approved warranty station or the Company at the address shown below The warranty period will be extended to 24 months from the date of original purchase if the product is installed by an authorized Prestige Audio dealer To claim warranty service during this extended period the bill of sale must specify that the product was installed by an authorized Prestige Audio dealer This Warranty does not extend to the elimination of externally generated static or noise to correction of antenna problems to costs incurred for installation removal or reinstallation of the product or to damage to tapes compact discs speakers accessories or vehicle electrical systems This Warranty does not apply to any product or part thereof which in the opinion of the Company has suffered or been damaged through alteration improper installation mishandling misuse neglect accident or by removal or defacement of the factory serial number bar code label s THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities ANY IMPLIED WARRANT
7. eproduced by your specific sub woofer This connector permits the amplifier to be used with the PAB RC Remote Control Unit This control unit is normally mounted in the passenger compartment and allows for remote level adjustment of the Bass Boost audio output from the power amplifier Fuse The circuitry of the amplifier is protected from damage by automotive type fast blow fuses If fuse replacement is necessary use only fuses of the same ampere rating as originally supplied with the unit The use of fuses with incorrect ratings may cause serious damage the amplifier If fuses blow consistently carefully check all electrical connections to the unit 6 Bass Boost Switch This switch is used to accentuate the bass frequencies by adding 12 dB of boost to the signal at 45Hz or 18 dB of boost 60Hz Use the 18 dB 60 2 for maximum SPL Sound Pressure Level 12 24 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY Applies to automotive radios radio tape players radio CD players CD changers power amplifiers equalizers and accessories AUDIOVOX CORPORATION the Company warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof under normal use and conditions be proven defective in material or workmanship within 12 months from the date of original purchase such defect s will be repaired or replaced with new or reconditioned product at the Company s option without charge for parts and repair labor To o
8. fier by pressing them into position on the amplifier INSTALLATION DIAGRAM END PANELS SELF TAPPING SCREW 515 vcr REMOTE CONTROL 2 RUBBER ee HOLE MOUNTING SURFACE WIRING INSTRUCTIONS Wiring your amplifier will depend on the system and speakers you are using The amplifier is compatible only with a radio having a low level stereo output thereby instituting a mixed stereo mono application The following pages illustrate the input and output wiring for this type of installation and any other setup at the user s option Please refer to the appropriate diagrams for the system configuration The power and speaker wire connections for this amplifier are made via screw tightened terminal blocks Loosen the screw for the connection to be made and fully insert the wire strip 1 2 of insulation from the end under the respective screw on the side panel crimp on U terminals are provided to simplify wiring and we recommend their use Tighten the screw down to secure the wire 1 Power Connection The battery terminal 12V must be connected directly to the positive terminal of the vehicle battery to provide an adequate voltage source and minimize noise Connecting the battery terminal lead to any other point such as the fuse block will reduce the power output and may cause noise and distortion Use only 10 gauge or thicker smaller gauge wire for this lead and connect it to the terminal of the b
9. le Low Pass Variable Sub Sonic Bass Boost Supply Voltage Dimensions W x H x D 1 800 645 4994 Monday Friday 8 30am 7 00pm Eastern Saturday HELP 9 00am 5 00pm Eastern 50Hz to 250Hz 18dB Oct 20Hz to 50Hz 18dB Oct 12dB 45Hz 18dB 60Hz 12 Volts Negative Ground 10 3 4 x 2 3 8 x 9 1 2 273mm x 62mm x 240mm 1 PRECAUTIONS Although this unit is designed with built in self protection circuits there may be a possibility of damage if itis not wired correctly Please follow the wiring instructions carefully for the type of system being used The last lead to be connected is the wire to the positive terminal of the battery Connect this wire only after having completed and checked all other connections to the amplifier By nature of its design a power amplifier generates heat and requires good air circulation around it to dissipate that heat Do not install the amplifier in an enclosed area which does not permit adequate air circulation Should the temperature of the unit rise too high the internal thermal sensors will shut off operation until it has cooled down sufficiently If fuse replacement is necessary use only fuses of the same ampere rating as originally supplied with the unit The use of fuses with incorrect ratings may cause serious damage to the amplifier If fuses blow consistently carefully check all electrical connections to the unit 5 Supply of adequate battery vol
10. ough output even when the volume control on the car stereo is at its maximum setting adjust the Level control to increase the output from the system If however there is still output from the amplifier when the car stereo volume control is at its minimum setting or the output level increases too fast with a small rotation of the volume control adjust the Level control to decrease the output from the system SPEAKER OUTPUT Once the correct setting is found this control should not 4 Remote Subwoofer Level Control Input require any further adjustment Sub sonic Filter Selector Switch This switch enables On Off selection of the sub sonic frequency filter thereby allowing the operator to initially set the amplifier high pass frequency for a sub woofer between 20Hz and 50Hz Inthe OFF position of the switch the response is flat and unaffected so the entire woofer audio frequency range low pass is reproduced by the amplifier Use this setting if the amplifier is being used to power a full range woofer speaker In the ON position only the frequencies above the frequency set by the SUB SONIC FILTER FREQUENCY Hz Control will be amplified and fed to the speakers Use this setting to eliminate possible destructive sub sonic frequencies lt 20Hz Setting should be at lowest frequency r
11. r the speaker leads but in no case thinner than 20 gauge For leads in excess of 10 feet 16 gauge is recommended When wiring the speaker pay careful attention to the polarity of the terminals on the speaker and make certain they correspond to the polarity of the corresponding terminals on the amplifier DO NOT ground either of the speaker leads to the chassis of the vehicle 5 Input Connections This amplifier features low level input and output capability plus remote sub woofer level control The low level output capability can be used if an additional amplifier is installed When low level outputs are provided from the car stereo this amplifier can be included in the audio system as shown in the associated wiring diagram The amplifier low level inputs provide the lowest distortion and best performance Use good quality shielded audio cables with RCA plugs at both ends to connect the stereo to the amplifier and keep the cable lengths to a minimum to avoid noise If the car stereo does not provide low level outputs the amplifier cannot be used since high level speaker inputs are not provided 6 Remote Sub Woofer Level Control Connection Remote sub woofer level control is provided by a PAB RC control unit which can be connected to the amplifier using a REMOTE CONTROL telephone cable supplied with RJ 11 connectors at each end Refer to the amplifier wiring diagram for details USE THIS INPUT WIRING WITH MONO INPUT WIRING DIAGRAM OPU WIRING ON
12. tage is critical to the proper operation of the power amplifier The leads to the battery and chassis ground must be of a thick enough gauge to provide this voltage to the amplifier We recommend 10 gauge wire or larger smaller gauge for the battery and ground leads 6 Make certain that the speaker s to be used with this amplifier is capable of handling the output power wattage of the unit Use of a speaker s not rated for the output of this amplifier may cause damage to or failure of the soeaker s for which Audiovox will not be liable INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 Select a mounting area where the amplifier will have sufficient air circulation for proper cooling Inadequate air circulation will cause the temperature of the amplifier to rise and will trigger the thermal protection mode 2 Place the amplifier on the mounting surface and mark the locations of the four mounting holes as shown in the illustration at the right 3 Remove the amplifier and drilla 1 8 hole at each of the four locations CAUTION Before drilling the holes look at the underside of the mounting surface Always check carefully to avoid drilling into wiring braces fuel or brake lines CHECK BEFORE YOU DRILL 4 Apply a self adhesive rubber washer to the bottom of the amplifier at each of the 4 screw locations Secure the amplifier to the mounting surface using the self tapping screws provided 5 Attach the plastic end panels to the ampli
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