Audiovox AMP-592C User's Manual
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1. B Y AUDIOVOX M odelAM P 592C 200 W att Stereo Amplifier Owner s Manual 128 5721 Released 2 1 00 SHT 1 OF 12 Scena mer MSN 1 PIES M 2 ips ALIA AC Wee ICH 23s ca y RAN ae ATT 3 Marg AT OEIC oe whee ieee cubus ee ues ewan e usis 4 5 s Os EEE iter een eer ne ere Cr ee 6 Qtar narg DaJa v eee eds me 7 REM 9 9 T EE Pack Gover 128 5721 SHT 2 OF 12 HIGH PERFORMANCE STEREO AMPLIFIER This power amplifier has been designed to provide high quality performance with a minimum maintenance However it s performance will only be as good the M care and quality of camponents with which it is installed We therefore advise that you read these instructions very carefully to familiarize yourself with the product 1 8 00 64 5 4 9 94 Monday Friday 8 30am 7 00pm Eastern Saturday 9 00am 5 00pm Eastern 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 100 watts x 2 8 4 ohms Input Sensitivity low level 200 mv 2 v Output Power 0 1 T H D 60 watts RMS x 2 high level 2 10 v Output Impedance 2 8 ohms Filter Type low pass Frequency Response 10 50 000 Hz 1 dB Filter Slope 12 dB octave Channel S2. 4 Secure the amplifier to the mounting surface MOUNTING SURFACE 1 8 DIA HOLE using the self tapping screws proviced 128 5721 SHT 5 OF 12 WIRING INSTRUCTIONS 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 fram the end into the respective screw on the side panel crimp on 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 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 414 gauge or thicker smaller gauge wire for this lead and aonnect it to the terminal of the battery 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 sare gauge as the power connection 414 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 a
3. INPUTS NOT BOTH 5 PIN RCA TYPE CONNECTOR SHIELDED CABLE NOT INCLUDED LOW INPUT 00 128 5721 SHT 8 OF 12 WARNING OUTPUT WIRING DIAGRAM THIS AMPLIFIER IS DESIGNED FOR USE WITH 2 SPFAKERS NEVER COMBINE BRIDGE OUTPUTS FOR USE WITH 1 SPEAKER NEVER GROUND NEGATIVE SPEAKER LEADS TO CHASSIS GROUND FAILURE TO WIRE CORRECTLY MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE AMPLIFIE EXISTING SCREW OR BOLT CLEAN PAINT RUST DIRT OR GREASE FROM AREA LEFT N M m i 4 RIGHT FOR GOOD CONNECTION SPEAKER SPEAKER 2 8 2 oms m GROUNDED METAL USE 14 GAUGE SECTION OF VEHICLE WIRE SEE TEXT CONNECT THIS WIRE LAST 12 VOLT VEHICLE BATTERY CHASSIS GROUND CAR STEREO AUTO ANTENNA LEAD 7 128 5721 SHT 9 OF 12 OPERATION SLLYM 0 0 After initial set up the amplifier should nct require further adjustment unless there is a change in the car stereo or speaker system with which it is used O Power Indicator Lamps The Power Indicator lamps will light to indicate that the unit is connected to the battery and that the Remot Turn On terminal is receiving 412 volts thus turning on
4. will be repaired or replaced with new or reconditioned product at the Campany s option without charge for parts and repair labor After the initial 90 day period and for a period of 12 months fram the date of original purchase the Campany will supply at no charge a replacement for any defective part s but will charge for the labor to repair the product To dbtain 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 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 damage to tapes corpact 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 REPLAC T PROVIDED ABOVE AND IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURC ER FOR THE PRODUCT This Warranty is in lieu of all other expre
5. O Level Gain Control The amplifier is capable of operating fram sources supplying a wide range of input levels The Level control Should initially be set to the mid rotaticn position If it is found that there is not enough output even when the volume control on the car stereo is at its maximum the amplifier setting adjust the Ievel control to increase the output fram the system If however there is still output fran the amplifier when the car stereo volume control is at its 128 5721 SHT 10 OF 12 minimum setting or the output level increases too fast LPF Crossover Frequency Control with a small rotatim of the volime control adjust the This Control the crossover frequency when th Level control to decrease the output from the system Filter Selector is in the setting Adus it to the Once the correct setting is found this control should not appropriate position for the characteristics and crossover require any further adjustment frequency requirements of the speaker system with which the amplifier is being used Sub Woofer Filter Selector decise Fan This switch allows selection of the low pass frequency This unit incorporates a fan to provide continuous air flow filter that permits the amplifier to be used to reproduce through the unit to keep the heat sirk and carponents safely the entire audio range or just the bass range within their
6. eparation 50 dB Filter Crossover 50 250 Hz selectable Signal Noise Ratio 90 dB A Weighted Supply Voltage 12 volts negative ground Input Impedance low level 10K ohms Fuse Rating 10 amps high level 100 ohms Dimensions W x H x D 12 1 4 x 2 x 6 1 8 311mm x 50mm x155mm Due to continuing improvement Audiovox reserves the right to change features and design without notice 1 128 5721 SHT 3 OF 12 PRECAUTIONS L Although this unit is designed with built in self protectim circuits there may be a possibility of damage if it is not wired correctly Please follow the wiring instructions carefully for the type of system being used 2 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 3 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 suficietly temperature of the unit rise too high the intemal thermal sensors will shut off operation until it has cooled dow 4 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 t
7. he amplifier If fuses blow consistently carefully check all electrical ommections to the unit 5 Supply of adequate battery voltage 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 14 gauge wire or thicker smaller gauge 4 for the battery and ground leads 6 Make certain that the speakers to be used with this amplifier are capable of handling the output power wattage of the unit Use of speakers not rated for the output of this amplifier may cause damage to or failure of the speakers for which Audiovox will not be liable 128 5721 SHT 4 OF 12 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION DIAGRAM L Select a mounting area where the amplifier will have sufficient air circulation for proper cooling Trackouate 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 3 Remove the amplifier and drill a 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
8. operating temperature range fan 5 Tn the FULI position of the switch the ESTE automatically activated 12 volts is supplied to the Remote Turn On terminal and unaffected so the entire audio frequency range is reoroduced by the amplifier Use this setting if the lass amplifier is being used to power full range system The circuitry of the amplifier is protected fram damage by an autarotive type fast blow fuse If fuse replacement In the Low Pass Filter setting only the bass Hel a uM necessary use only fuses of the same ampere rating as MR EI E n gt i TOSSE originally supplied with the unit use of fuses with Frequency Control will be amplified and fed to the incorrect ratings may cause sericus damage to the speakers Use this setting if the amplifier is being used amplifier If fuses blow acsistently carefully check all to power a sub woofer speaker system electrical connections to the unit 9 128 5721 SHT 11 OF 12 TT 90 DAY 12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY Appliestocarstereopoweranplifiers equalizersandaccessories B Y A UD IO VO X 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 90 days from the date of original purchase such defect s
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10. speaker leads to the chassis of the vehicle 5 Input Connections This amplifier features both high and low level input capability Use either the low level or high level inputs not both low level outputs are provided fram the car stereo it is recommended that the low level inputs be used for 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 minimm to avoid noise If the car stereo does not provide low level outputs the amplifier may be connected via the speaker high level outputs fran the stereo Wire the speaker leads fran the car stereo to the 5 pin adaptor harness as shown in the diagram shielded cable is not required for this application and plug the connector into the mating High Level Input socket the amplifier Carefully splice and insulate all wire conrections CAUTION Use either the low level or the high level inputs the amplifier DO NOT use both input levels at the same time 128 5721 SHT 7 OF 12 INPUT WIRING DIAGRAM USE THIS INPUT WIRING WITH OUTPUT WIRING ON PAGE 7 LOW LEVEL HIGH LEVEL RCA OUTPUTS CAR STERFO SPEAKER OUTPUTS RIGHT RIGHT E d aw eem LEFT IMPORTANT USE EITHER HIGH LEVEL OR LOW LEVEL
11. ss warranties or liabilities ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITT 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 person or representative is authorized to assume for the Company any liability other than expressed herein in connection with the sale of this product Same 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 fram state to state U S A AUDIOVOX CORPORATION 150 MARCUS BLVD HAUPPAUGE NEW YORK 11788 1 1 800 645 4994 CANADA CALL 1 800 645 4994 FOR LOCATION OF WARRANTY STATION SERVING YOUR AREA 128 5422 J 2000 Audiovox Corp
12. t 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 tumed 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 fram the car stereo which will provide the 412 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 to an Accessory or Radio terminal in the car s fuse block This will tum 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 128 5721 SHT 6 OF 12 WIRING INSTRUCTIONS 4 Speaker Connections Depending on the type and number of speakers used with the amplifier wire them to the speaker terminals as per the appropriate wiring diagram For most applications 18 gauge wire should be used for 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 speakers pay careful attention to the polarity of the terminals on the speakers and make certain they correspond to the polarity of the corresponding terminals on the amplifier DO NOT ground any
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