BOSS AR1200.2
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1. MonoBlock Amplifier AR1500M pwenn 7 1I I Tr LI I Lo l ae j Ho ef siy BASS BOOST CROSSOVER INPUT CONTROLS HIGI JEI UTS Remote Subwoofer Level Control To Speaker Terminals D of head unit aooaan MonoBlock Amplifiers AR2000M and AR2500M f ii I al LI i ir Le ig IM INPUT Bass CROSSOVER o LEVEL BOOST FREQUENCY ut ro ilf NE et a MIN MAX 0 248 soi 130Hz REMOT SUBWOOFER of Li rar O LEV CONTROL PROTECTION L L R R EAO To Speaker Terminals of head unit ARMOR MOSFET Amplifier User s Manual page 9 Remote Subwoofer Level Control2. LEFT Speaker SPEAKER Two ae Channel Mode p es l AE oi BATT a REMOTE GROUND WE l BOSS T e Chassis ground point to REMOTE TURN ON terminal of head unit Fe SPEAKER Subwoofer MpEDANCE E 4 8 OHMS Bridged Mode im an ronn m a on F H rier BATI REMOTE GROUND H e e te BOSS l Chassis ground Connect the Positive terminal of the point subwoofer to the L amplifier terminal Connect the Negative terminal of the subwoofer to the R amplifier terminal ARMOR MOSFET Amplifier User s Manual page 10 to REMOTE TURN ON terminal of head unit L m 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 D Remote Subwoofer Level Control P a an ro n a a i EN Ho i ef H LOWPASS MODE LEVEL SENS LEFT rower H m mi t towrass TE L e Taf n YO e RO e oNrnn SUSNOUEER BASS BOOST CROSSOVER INPUT CON
3. AR1200 2 ART600 2 AR2600 2 AR3000 2 CHANNEL MOSFET POWER AMPLIFIERS AR1600 4 AR2400 4 w 4 CHANNEL MOSFET POWER AMPLIFIERS AR1500M AR2000M AR2500M MOSFET MONOBLOCK POWER AMPLIFIERS a e1 BOSS Audio Systems j 3451 Lunar Court Oxnard CA 93030 800 999 1236 User s Manual 2 CHANNEL MOSFET POWER AMPLIFIERS 4 CHANNEL MOSFET POWER AMPLIFIERS MOSFET MONOBLOCK POWER AMPLIFIERS Specifications USS AUDIO SYSTEMS 2 Channel MOSFET Amplifiers MODEL AR1200 2 AR1600 2 AR2600 2 AR3000 2 RMS POWER 230W x 2 260W x 2 400W x 2 480W x 2 into 4 Ohms MAX POWER 600W x 2 800W x 2 1300W x 2 1500W x 2 into 2 Ohms BRIDGED POWER 1200W x 1 1600W x 1 2600W x 1 3000W x 1 into 4 Ohms Min speaker 2 Ohm Stereo impedance 4 Ohm Mono Bridged THD 0 01 Frequency response 9Hz 50kHz Signal to noise ratio gt 105aB Channel separation 90dB Damping factor 125 Crossover range low pass 35Hz 160Hz high pass fixed 200Hz Bass boost Variable 0 18dB Fuse rating 35A 25Ax 2 30Ax 2 40Ax 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 MonoBlock 4 Channel MOSFET MOSFET Amplifiers Amplifiers MODEL AR1600 4 AR2400 4 AR1500M AR2000M AR2500M RMS POWER 160W x 4 240W x 4 700W x 1 1000W x 1 1400W x 1 into 4 Ohms MAX POWER 400W x 4 600W x 4 1500W x 1 2000W x 1 2500W x 1 into 2 Ohms BRIDGED POWER 800W x 2 1200W x 2 n a n a n a into 4 Ohms impedance 4 Onm Mono Bridged 4 Onm
4. LOWPASS SUBWOOFER FULL RANGE FREOHz LEVELCONTROL MODE L L R R To Speaker Terminals of head unit 4 Channel Amplifiers AR1600 4 and AR2400 4 ocooon Remote Subwoofer Level Control LT FI HicHPass FULL RANGE LOWPASS Tt FREQ CROSSOVER MODE ee MOSFET Bridgeable MIN MAX INPUT LEVEL i 6 mim OE 1 59 Low cutouts aske Sox pens Tt aie Ml o kis fi we Yt CROSSOVER PROTECTION POWER EVEL Q NTROL HE mn fix A npor L CELOR ARMOR MOSFET Amplifier User s Manual page 8 ri CH CH CH CH 1 1 2 2 To Speaker 3 3 4 a Terminals of head unit 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
5. e Variable low pass crossover s e Fixed high pass crossover s except AR1500M AR2000M and AR2500M e Variable O to 18dB Bass Boost 0 to 12dB for AR2000M AR2500M e Nickel plated RCA low level and high level inputs e LED power and protection indicators e Gun metal gray anodized heatsink e Remote subwoofer level 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 ARMOR MOSFET Amplifier User s Manual page 3 General precautions Before installing and using your new 399S amplifier please be come familiar with all the infor mation 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 repai
6. 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 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 Power and Speaker Wiring 2 Channel Amplifiers AR1200 2 AR1600 2 AR2600 2 and AR3000 2 Tri mode operation allows you to connect this amplifier to a pair of main speakers plus NOTE Do not connect BOTH the high level and low level inputs from your a subwoofer on one pair of output channels The main speakers will operate in STEREO ee to your amplifier at the same time while the subwoofer simultaneously operates in MONO Low level RCA input wiring is preferred for best audio performance Always use a high quality RCA cable for best audio performan
7. 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 gt 105dB gt 105aB gt 105aB gt 105aB gt 105dB Channel separation 90dB 90dB n a n a n a Damping factor 125 125 125 125 125 Crossover range low pass 35Hz 160Hz 35Hz 160Hz 35Hz 160Hz 40Hz 130Hz 40Hz 130Hz high pass fixed 200Hz fixed 200Hz n a n a n a Bass boost Variable 0 18dB Variable 0 18dB Variable 0 18dB Variable 0 12dB Variable 0 12dB Fuse rating 25A x 2 35Ax2 30A 25Ax2 30Ax 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 ARMOR MOSFET Amplifier User s Manual page 16 All specifications subject to change without notice 3095 AUDIO SYSTEMS Two Channel AR1200 2 AR1600 2 Ampie AR2600 2 AR3000 2 AR1600 4 Four Channel MOSFET Car Audio A R 2 40 0 A4 Amplifiers MonoBlock A R 1 500M MOSFET Car Audio AR2000M anpiifier AR2500M Congratulations on your purchase of a 3088 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 Q Thank you for making BOSS AUDIO SYSTEMS your choice for car audio entertainment page USER S MANUAL CONTENTS FF A AR A WO W 12 13 14 15 16 Introduction What is in
8. TROLS HIGH LEVEL INPUTS a ver Moske O To Audio Outputs of head unit or RE Od ooOoooooc MonoBlock Amplifiers AR2000M and AR2500M Remote Subwoofer MO Level Control pen a mo OO I irrt a e ON LEVEL LOW POWER LI east ennssoven o konn UPEN un o R mwen ce ee ANNI ES po 12dB 40Hz 130Hz REMOTE SUBWOOFER HIGH LEVEL RIGHT LEVEL CONTROL INPUTS AM 5 q 5 m E O To Audio Outputs of head unit or signal processor ARMOR MOSFET Amplifier User s Manual page 7 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 Remote Subwoofer Level Control l 8 ui tow HIGH iis o sdp 35Hz 160z ReMoTE PASS PASS k B05 o cRosfoveR awe L
9. ce To set up the amplifier to run in this mode put the crossover switches in the FULL position Insert high pass filter capacitors and a low pass filter inductor into the wiring as shown below Be sure to check the table at the bottom of this page to determine the correct 2 Channel Amplifiers Remote Subwoofer capacitor and inductor values for the crossover frequency you wish to achieve Level Control AR1200 2 AR1600 2 AR2600 2 and AR3000 2 D Component values for 6dB Passive Crossover FREQUENCY INDUCTOR CAPACITOR li H L lq f LI LI I desi l pan WA l 80 Hz 7 5mH 470uF H H 100 Hz 6 5mH 330uF HIGH LEVEL LOWLEVEL INPUTLEVEL BASS BOOST crosfoveR POWER 120 Hz 5 5mH 330uF i o 150 Hz 4mH 220uF o A 6 LO iaw men PROTECTION aa uel men Tri Mode Ga ol CS Sj ro E oL ore FUSES BATT REMOTE GROUND To Audio Outputs of head unit or signal processor da 4 Channel Amplifiers aaa AR1600 4 an
10. cluded Features About 2 Ohm operation General precautions Installation precautions Mounting the amplifier Connecting the amplifier Low level input wiring High level input wiring 2CH Power and Speaker wiring 2CH and Bridged Modes 2CH Power and Speaker wiring TriMode 4CH Power and Speaker wiring 4CH and Bridged Modes 4CH Power and Speaker wiring TriMode MonoBlock Power and Speaker wiring Troubleshooting Specifications ARMOR MOSFET Amplifier User s Manual page 1 Introduction With the B953 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 30553 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 ARMOR MOSFET Amplifier User s Manual page 2 What is included When first unpacking your new ampli
11. d AR2400 4 D ground poin High pass filter crossover Remote Subwoofer Level Control to REMOTE TURN ON ii ai LEFT terminal of head unit LI LI I Tat f Lo Speaker i MINIMUM mass suu sanae MWD cry aie Sonar RECT aa mown 4 SPEAKER High pass filter H Li o IMPEDANCE crossover LED w S m o 2 OHMS chite coimeis A tn we po 6 PROTECTION fi 3 RIGHT mA wh M law A beee A OO win max Speaker aieea MA E MINIMUM a TD Os Lou pass enn filter inductor 4 OHMS To FRONT Audio Outputs of Subwoofer head unit or To REAR Audio Outputs of head unit or signal processor ARMOR MOSFET Amplifier User s Manual page 6 ARMOR MOSFET Amplifier User s Manual page 11 Power and Speaker Wiring 2 Channel Amplifiers AR1200 2 AR1600 2 AR2600 2 and AR3000 2
12. fier please check first that the package contains all of the items below If something is missing contact the store where you purchased the amplifier e ARMOR Amplifier e Remote subwoofer level control e High input cable with connector e 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 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 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 3VDC Check that the RCA audio cables are pl
13. g 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 Amplifiers AR1600 4 and AR2400 4 Tri mode operation allows you to connect this amplifier to a pair of main speakers plus a subwoofer on one pair of output channels The main speakers will operate in STEREO while the subwoofer simultaneously operates in MONO To set up the amplifier to run in this mode put the crossover switches in the FULL position Insert high pass filter capacitors and a low pass filter inductor into the wiring as shown below Be sure to check the table at the bottom of this page to determine the correct capacitor and inductor values for the crossover freq
14. l Mode H ze 1 1 ih Ty co PN aA PT Los E PI A RCO T POWER CONNECTIONS li rT CHT TH2 FUSES BATT REMOTE GROUND ial SS Oi a ELIE Jenene mode asyet 416 da Chassis ground SPEAKER point IMPEDANCE CH3 to REMOTE TURN ON terminal of head unit Connect the Negative terminal of the LEFT subwoofer to the CH2 amplifier terminal 2 80HMS Speaker CH4 Speaker SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 4 8 OHMS LEFT Subwoofer Connect the Positive terminal of the LEFT subwoofer to the CH1 amplifier terminal Bridged Mode Ki N Lo Lo TIL LI LL TI Vo jit 0 POWER CONNECTIONS hi CH2 FUSES BATT REMOTE GROUND 1 pe LIER ferann moer Bridgeable LI m cela 5 7 SPEAKER Chassis IMPEDANCE ground 4 8 OHMS point to REMOTE TURN ON RIGHT terminal of head unit Subwoofer e oo FUSE Connect the Negative Connect the Positive ately terminal of the RIGHT terminal of the RIGHT subwoofer to the CH4 subwoofer to the CH3 amplifier terminal amplifier terminal ARMOR MOSFET Amplifier User s Manual page 12 Connecting the amplifier Before doing any wiring look through this manual and identify the diagrams to follow for power input and speaker con
15. nections 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 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 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 6 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 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
16. 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 ARMOR MOSFET Amplifier User s Manual page 15 Power and Speaker Wiring MonoBlock Mode Monoblock Amplifiers AR1500M AR2000M and AR2500M Speaker SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 2 8 OHMS gt gt gt POWER CONNECTIONS BATT REMOTE GROUND ERMER MOSFET Monoblock ALO ce e ARMOR MOSFET Amplifier User s Manual page 14 FUSE Chassis ground point to REMOTE TURN ON terminal of head unit DO Features Your new ARMOR amplifier features the following e Class A B operation e Bridgeable outputs except AR1500M AR2000M and AR2500M e Tri Mode capable except AR1500M AR2000M and AR2500M e MOSFET PWM Pulse Width Modulated Power Supply e 2 Ohm stable operation with output power increase e Thermal and speaker short protection e Soft turn on circuit e Remote turn on turn off circuit e Variable input gain control
17. rs 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 f 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 ARMOR MOSFET Amplifier User s Manual page 4 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 Mountin
18. uency you wish to achieve MINIMUM SPEAKER LEFT IMPEDANCE Subwoofer 4 OHMS High pass filter crossover CH1 Tri Mode li Speaker Component values for MINIMUM i High pass filter BEAKEN 6dB Passive Crossover crossover IMPEDANCE FREQUENCY INDUCTOR CAPACITOR F 2 OHMS H 80 Hz 7 5mH 470uF CH2 100 Hz 6 5mH 330uF Speaker 120 Hz 5 5mH 330uF Low pass 2 150 Hz 4mH 220uF filter inductor XS I H jen il ii e aa WO PEAKE t CONN STIO of cat tz 1 FUSES BATT TE GROUND Chassis ground point to REMOTE TURN ON terminal of head unit LD DO FUSE MINIMUM SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 2 OHMS High pass filter crossover Low pass filter inductor RIGHT MINIMUM Subwoofer SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 4 OHMS ARMOR MOSFET Amplifier User s Manual page 13 Power and Speaker Wiring 4 Channel Amplifiers AR1600 4 and AR2400 4 cH2 No Speaker SPEAKER IMPEDANCE CH1 FI 2 8 OHMS Speaker Four Channe
19. ugged 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 High hiss in the speakers Squealing noise from speakers Check the RCA interconnect cables Check all speaker wiring 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 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
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