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1. Chassis ground point Connect the Positive terminal of the subwoofer to the L amplifier terminal to REMOTE TURN ON Connect the Negative terminal of the terminalaf head uni subwoofer to the R amplifier terminal PHANTOM MOSFET Amplifier User s Manual page 10 Power and Speaker Wiring 2 Channel Amplifiers PH2 500 PH2 600 PH2 800 PH2 1000 PH2 1300 and PH2 1500 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 frequency you wish to achieve Component values for 6dB Passive Crossover FREQUENCY INDUCTOR CAPACITOR 80 Hz 7 5mH 470uF 100 Hz 6 5mH 330uF 120 Hz 5 5mH 330uF 150 Hz 4mH 220uF Tri Mode Chassis ground point High pass filter crossover to REMOTE TURN ON terminal of head unit2. Chassis ground High pass filter point crossover to REMOTE TURN ON terminal of head unit CH2 Speaker MINIMUM SPEAKER IMPEDANCE High pass filter crossover Low pass filter inductor LEFT SPEAKER Subwoofer IMPEDANCE 8 OHMS PHANTOM MOSFET Amplifier User s Manual page 13 Power and Speaker Wiring MonoBlock Amplifiers PH1500M and PH2500M Speaker SPEAKER IMPEDANCE MonoBlock 2 8 OHMS Mode zz SPEAKER CONNECTIONS Chassis ground point to REMOTE TURN ON terminal of head unit PHANTOM MOSFET Amplifier User s Manual page 14 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
3. 90dB Damping factor 125 Crossover range low pass 45Hz 90Hz high pass 50 150Hz Bass boost Variable 0 18dB Fuse rating 20A 25A 20A x 2 20A x 2 25A x 2 35A x 2 Dimensions 9 1 2 12 14 16 18 22 9 4 2 x 2 1 4 X wa 241mm 804mm 356mm 406mm 457mm 558mm 241mm x 57 2mm x MonoBlock 4 Channel MOSFET MOSFET Amplifiers Amplifiers MODEL PH4 400 PH4 500 PH4 600 PH4 700 PH1500M PH2500M MAX POWER 400Wx4 500Wx4 600Wx4 700Wx4 1500W x1 2500W x 1 into 2 Ohms RMS POWER 160WX4 200WX4 240WX4 280WX4 350W X 1 580W X 1 into 4 Ohms BRIDGED POWER 800WX2 1000Wx2 1200Wx2 1400W x 2 n a n a into 4 Ohms Min speaker 2 Ohm Stereo impedance 4 Ohm Mono Bridged THD 0 01 Frequency response 9Hz 50kHz Signal to noise ratio 103dB Channel separation 90dB Damping factor 125 Crossover range low pass 45Hz 90Hz high pass 50 150 Hz Bass boost Variable 0 18dB Fuse rating 20A x 2 25A x 2 30A x 2 40A x 2 25A 25A x 2 Dimensions 13 7 16 15 1 2 17 22 10 14 9 1 2 x 2 1 4 X 343mm 394mm 432mm 558mm 258mm 356mm 241mm x 57 2mm x All specifications subject to change without notice PHANTOM MOSFET Amplifier User s Manual page 16
4. MINIMUM SPEAKER High pass filter IMPEDANCE crossover 0a 4 OHMS Low pass filter inductor Subwoofer SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 8 OHMS PHANTOM MOSFET Amplifier User s Manual page 11 Power and Speaker Wiring CH1 Speaker Four Channel Mode 4 Channel Amplifiers PH4 400 PH4 500 PH4 600 and PH4 700 SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 2 8 OHMS HO tHD SPEAKER CONNECTIONS BRIDGED MODE 2 SPEAKER CH3 IMPEDANCE Speaker 2 8 OHMS CH4 Speaker SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 4 8 OHMS RIGHT Subwoofer Chassis ground point to REMOTE TURN ON terminal of head unit Connect the Negative terminal of the RIGHT subwoofer to the CH2 amplifier terminal Connect the Positive terminal of the RIGHT subwoofer to the CH1 amplifier terminal cH O th2 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS SPEAKER CONNECTIONS Bridged Mode LEFT Subwoofer SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 4 8 OHMS Chassis ground point to REMOTE TURN ON terminal of head unit Connect the Negative terminal of the LEFT subwoofer to the CH
5. 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 Distorted sound Check that the Input Level Control is set to match the
6. 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 PHANTOM MOSFET Amplifier User s Manual page 5 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 Remote Subwoofer Level Control 2 Channel Amplifiers PH2 500 PH2 600 PH2 800 PH2 1000 PH2 1300 and PH2 1500 Ko o HHF at TI O na Coon 0 in 18dB SoH 50Hz ASH SH mea TEEL MODE LOWPASS sonst FREQUENCY mog FREQUENCY lee eoor BOSS wo CHANNEL MOSFET POWER AMPLIFIER gt gt C 2 C gt C b To Audio Outputs of head unit or signal processor 4 Channel Amplifiers PH4 400 PH4 500 PH4 600 and PH4 700 Remote Subwoofer Level Control REMOTE SIEWOOFER LEVEL cOUROL nin Oo oO woman 20H Migh ni kw PONER PROTECTION 3035 FOWR CHANNE
7. 30S AUDIO SYSTEMS PH2 500 Two Channel PH 2 600 cee Audio PH2 800 PH2 1000 PH2 1300 PH2 1500 PH4 400 Four Channel PH4 500 Amplifiers PH4 600 PH4 700 PH1500M MonoBlock MOSFET Car Audio P H 2500M Amplifiers Congratulations on your purchase of a 3955 AUDIO SYSTEMS PHANTOM 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 BOSS AUDIO SYSTEMS your choice for car audio entertainment page USER S MANUAL CONTENTS 0O OF A PR A WH WO 12 13 14 15 16 Introduction What is included 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 PHANTOM MOSFET Amplifier User s Manual page 1 Introduction With the 3088 PHANTOM MOSFET amplifier series we are introducing eleven new amplifiers all designed in the USA This new series includes a two monoblock amps six 2 channel and four 4 channel amplifiers All PHANTOM models feature variable low
8. 4 amplifier terminal Connect the Positive terminal of the LEFT subwoofer to the CH3 amplifier terminal PHANTOM MOSFET Amplifier User s Manual page 12 Power and Speaker Wiring 4 Channel Amplifiers PH4 400 PH4 500 PH4 600 and PH4 700 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 frequency you wish to achieve SPEAKER IMPEDANCE Tri Mode one tea RIGHT Subwoofer Component values for 6dB Passive Crossover FREQUENCY INDUCTOR CAPACITOR High pass filter crossover Speaker 80 Hz 7 5mH 470uF MINIMUM 100 Hz 6 5mH 330uF High pass filter SPEAKER 120 Hz 5 5mH 330uF crossover IMPEDANCE 150 Hz 4mH 220uF 4 OHMS CH4 Speaker Low pass e filter inductor aay SPEAKER CONNECTIONS BUSS gt C gt C gt gt C
9. L MOSFET POWER AMPLIFIER 2 2 To REAR Audio Outputs of head unit or signal processor To FRONT Audio Outputs of head unit or signal processor 00000A PHANTOM MOSFET Amplifier User s Manual page 6 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 Remote Subwoofer gs Level trol MonoBlock Amplifier ovel contro PH1500M and PH2500M QUO gt Nav M ar Hr SOK HIGH LEVEL n my INPUTS BASS BOOST GT SEW OOFER MODE LOW PASS FP PESO FREQUENCY teva coment BOSS MOSFET MONOBLOCK POWER AMPLIFIER gt C gt gt gt CC To Audio Outputs of head unit or signal processor PHANTOM 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 i
10. cian 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 PHANTOM 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 Mounting the amplifier 1 Find a sui
11. nputs from your receiver to your amplifier at the same time 2 Channel Amplifiers PH2 500 PH2 600 PH2 800 PH2 1000 PH2 1300 and PH2 1500 Remote Subwoofer Level Control Q INPUT BASS HIGH PASS MODE senny LEVEL BOOST FREQUENCY ROSSOVER Purs 6 Y LOW PASS FREQUENCY EEL con 2 C BOSS TWO CHANNEL MOSFET POWER AMPLIFIER gt C gt 2 R R L Le oooooo To Speaker Terminals of head unit 4 Channel Amplifiers PH4 400 PH4 500 PH4 600 and PH4 700 CH CH Remote Subwoofer Level Control To Speaker CH CH 4 4 3 3 Terminals ale Seen of head unit Ale gt CH3 4 elas Pes cas CH3 4 mir TIGHLEVEL PUT SENSITIVITY INPUTS A o Oo aa vas S Boss es power AAPA m c t e i r gt gt C gt gt C 3 L CH CH CH CH 2 2 1 1 To Speaker Terminals oooooo of head unit PHANTOM MOSFET Amplifier User s Manual page 8 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 t
12. o 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 MonoBlock Amplifier PH1500M and PH2500M 1 Tw Lah aoe INPUT INPUT BASS MODE LOW PASS SENSITIVITY LEVEL BOOST CROSSOVER MACE 2 o ae 1oOmv 2v Subwoofer Level Control R R L L To Speaker Terminals of head unit oooooo PHANTOM MOSFET Amplifier User s Manual page 9 Power and Speaker Wiring 2 Channel Amplifiers PH2 500 PH2 600 PH2 800 PH2 1000 PH2 1300 and PH2 1500 LEFT Speaker aie SPEAKER Speaker IMPEDANCE Two 2 8 OHMS Channel SPEAKER CONNECTIONS BRIDGED MODE Chassis ground point to REMOTE TURN ON terminal of head unit SPEAKER Subwoofer IMPEDANCE Bridged 4 8 OHMS Mode L E R C SPEAKER CONNECTIONS BRIDGED MODE a 2 gt
13. ossover s e Fixed high pass crossover s e Variable 0 to 18dB Bass Boost e Gold plated RCA low level and high level inputs e LED power and protection indicators e Black anodized heatsink e Remote subwoofer level control About 2 Ohm operation Your PHANTOM 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 Increasing the number of woofers per channel at low frequencies below 100HZz produces an acoustic coupling effect This acoustic coupling effect increases your power output by about 3dB per speaker or the equivalent of an additional 10W per speaker 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 PHANTOM MOSFET Amplifier User s Manual page 3 General precautions Before installing and using your new 3995 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 repairs to a qualified service techni
14. pass and high pass crossovers and variable input gain controls They also incorporate an input voltage sensistivity selector for added system flexibility For further flexibility in the use of a subwoofer 0 18dB Bass Boost control has been included on all amplifiers You can control the subwoofer level with the remote level control module 3995 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 PHANTOM MOSFET Amplifier User s Manual page 2 What is included When first unpacking your new amplifier 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 PHANTOM amplifier e Remote subwoofer level control eHigh input cable with connector e Four 4 mounting screws Features Your new PHANTOM amplifier features the following e Class A B operation e Bridgeable outputs except PH1500M and PH2500M e Tri Mode capable except PH1500M and PH2500M e MOSFET PWM Pulse Width Modulated Power Supply e 2 Ohm stable stereo 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 e Variable low pass cr
15. 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 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 PHANTOM MOSFET Amplifier User s Manual page 15 Specifications 2 Channel MOSFET Amplifiers 30S AUDIO SYSTEMS MODEL PH2 500 PH2 600 PH2 800 PH2 1000 PH2 1300 PH2 1500 MAX POWER 500W x 2 600W x 2 800W x 2 1000W x 2 1300W x 2 1500W x 2 into 2 Ohms RMS POWER 200W X 2 230W X 2 260W X 2 320W X 2 400W X 2 480W X 2 into 4 Ohms BRIDGED POWER 1000W X 1 1200W x 1 1600W x 1 2000W 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 103dB Channel separation
16. table 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 Connecting the amplifier Before doing any wiring look through this manual and identify the diagrams to follow for power input and speaker connections 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
17. 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 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
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