Bazooka RSA800.1D Car Audio Amplifier
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1. RSA75 2HC amp RSA150 2HC SIGNAL CONNECTIONS OUTPUT INPUT LEVEL X OVER BASS Optional full range line out connection to additional amplifiers in the system 94 7 RSA800 1D SIGNAL CONNECTIONS 8 RS AMPLIFIERS SPEAKER CONNECTIONS Make the speaker connections using speaker wire that is at least 16 gauge or heavier As with any audio component proper phasing of the amplifier and speakers is essential for strong bass response When connecting make sure that positive from the amplifier is connected to the positive of the speaker and the same for negative RSA75 2HC POWER SPEAKER FUSE 12V REM GND et eR S I I BRIDGE A 4 Speakers K IN Ohm Minimum RSA75 2HC 8 RSA150 2HC SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 12V REM GND OJOO RSA800 1D SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 4 Ohm Speaker 1 Ohm Minimum SPEAKER CONNECTIONS BRIDGED The RS amplifiers are capable of being bridged in a mono configuration This feature allows you the flexibility of using the a2. desse 6 RS AMPLIFIERS POWER CONNECTIONS OJO IN LINE POWER FUSE MOUNTED WITHIN 12 FROM BATTERY RECOMMENDED NOT PROVIDED RADIO S REMOTE TURN ON OUTPUT gt i O CAR BATTERY 12V IMPORTANT Before making any connections disconnect the car s battery until the installation is completed to avoid possible damage to the electrical system Connect the amplifier to the car s battery At times the amplifier will need to draw large levels of current that cannot be provided by any circuit in the car s fuse box We recommended using an 4 to 8 gauge power wire for your connections depending on the amplifier and length of the wire Strip one end of the wire to connect to the terminal on the amplifier marked 12V Loosen screw terminal and connect bare wire and tighten Use caution to make sure no stray wire stands come in contact with surrounding terminals causing short circuits Run the wire directly to the positive terminal of the car s battery Make sure to use an in line fuse within 12 of the car s battery to protect the electrical system and amplifier against short circuits and or power surges Connect the ground terminal of the amplifier to the car s chassis For the ground connection use an 4 to 8 gauge wire black to connect to the terminal marked GND and then connect
3. PMILLER AMPLIFIERS Manual mm Installation JH2 0SIVSH JHe SZVSH Dear customer Congratulations on your purchase of a Bazooka RS high performance amplifier At Bazooka we are fanatics about accurate music reproduction Your selection of our products for your sound system indicates that quality sound is also important to you too At SAS we take great pride in manufacturing revolutionary audio products and through the years of engineering expertise hand craftsmanship and critical testing procedures we have created the RS high performance series of amplifiers We hope that you will take as much pride in owning and using one of these high quality audio products as we do designing and manufacturing them When properly installed and operated your Bazooka RS amplifier will give you years of clean uninterrupted sound reproduction Therefore we urge you to take a few minutes to carefully read through this manual It will explain all of the features of your RS amplifier and help insure trouble free installation Sound can be deceiving Over time your hearing comfort level adapts to higher volumes of sound What may have sounded normal can actually be too loud and harmful to your hearing Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level before your hearing adapts To establish a safe level e Start with your volume control at a low setting e Slowly increase the volume control until you can
4. Please Note In the Tri mode configuration the amplifier s built in crossover must be setto the FLAT position so the speakers receive full range output RSA75 2HC POWER 12V REM GND Mid Tweeter 4 Ohm 1 Ohm Minimum x E Right LEGEND Mid Tweeter 4 Ohm 1 ww 1 Ohm Minimum NON POLAR INDUCTOR CAPACITOR COIL Mono Woofer 8 Ohm 2 Ohm Minimum CAUTION in Tri mode operation the amplifier must see a 1 Ohm load or higher for the stereo satellites and no lower than 2 Ohms for the subwoofer s Any lower than the above mentioned impedance will cause the amplifier to overheat and possibly cause permanent damage to the amplifier REMOTE BASS CONTROL MODULE OPTIONAL Before connecting the remote it will be necessary to find a mounting location that will be easy to access for adjustment Once you select your mounting location you will need to run the control wire from the remote to the amplifier To avoid possibility of induced noise from the car s electrical system i e popping noises or engine noise run the cable from the remote to the amplifier away from the car s electrical wiring Please note Once the remote is plugged in it overrides the bass boost on the amplifier and becomes the primary bass adjustment 4 A A N NS OUTPUT INPUT X OVE
5. hear comfortably clearly and without distortion Once you have established a comfortable sound level make a note of this position and do not go above this setting Taking a minute to do this will help prevent your hearing from being damaged and allow you to enjoy listening to music throughout your lifetime 2 RS AMPLIFIERS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Fuse amplifiers power wire at the battery Be sure to fuse the power wire within 12 of the car s battery This will protect the car s battery in case of a short circuit between the power amplifier and battery THIS IS A MUST the amplifier s built in fuse will only protect the power amplifier not car s battery Use high grade wire connectors To ensure maximum power transfer and secure safe connections it is recommended to use high grade barrier spades for connection at amplifier and terminal rings for connection at battery Do not run any wires underneath vehicle Exposed wires have a chance of being cut or damaged It is best to run all wires through the vehicle under the carpet and or side panels This lends to a cleaner installation and less risk of damage Use caution when mounting amplifier Remember there are many electrical wires gas lines vacuum lines brake lines as well as a gas tank in the automobile Make sure you know where they are when mounting the amplifier to avoid puncturing lines shorting wires or drilling holes in the gas tank Run signal wires
6. high temperatures a thermal protection circuit is activated if the amplifier reaches excessively high operating temperature Once the thermal circuit is activated the amplifier will shut down to cool off The amplifier will automatically turn back on once it cools down to safe operating temperature Power Indicator The diagnostic L E D Illuminates green when the amplifier is on and receiving power Tri Mode Capable RS75 2HC amp RS150 2HC If so desired the amplifier may be run in stereo and mono at the same time For example this feature would allow you to run a pair of mid and tweeters in stereo and sub woofer mono See Page 11 Built in Crossover The RS amplifiers include a built in variable high and low pass crossovers The crossover features a variable frequency selection 60Hz 400Hz for precise high or low pass filtering Except RSA800 1D which has a 40 200Hz low pass filter 4 RS AMPLIFIERS Bass Boost For added low frequency performance the amplifiers are equipped with a variable 0 12 dB bass boost 45Hz Line Out One set of full range line outputs have been provided for convenient connection to additional amplifiers in the system Power Fusing This protects the amplifier against short circuits and excessive current Remote Turn on Automatically turns amplifier on when connected to the head unit s remote output The amplifier will turn on and off with the head unit to save current cons
7. it to the car s chassis Try to keep the length of the cable as short as possible preferably less than 6 Also make sure that the point on the car where the connection is to be made is free of paint and dirt Connect the remote terminal of the amplifier to a switchable 12V source This connection allows the amplifier to be turned on and off with the power control of the radio If the radio has a REMOTE output terminal connect it to the amplifier s terminal marked REMOTE using a 16 gauge wire or heavier Now when the radio is turned on the amplifier will automatically turn on This connection can also be made to the radio s Power Antenna wire 7 4 SIGNAL CONNECTIONS Connect the RCA output of the head unit AM FM cassette player CD or DAT to the RCA input terminals of the amplifier To make these connections we recommend high quality RCA cables which are available at your local car audio retailer Run signal wires away from electrical wires to avoid possibility of induced noise from the car s electrical system i e popping noises or engine noise Please note thatwhen making these connections the signal inputs correspond with the speaker outputs PWRIPRT OUTPUT INPUT LEVEL FILTER X OVER BASS REMOTE 5 0 P aa L NA c Gone R R om Optional full range line out connection to additional amplifiers 94 7 in the system
8. R BASS S L o o 2 odb 1298 12 RS AMPLIFIERS ADJUSTING THE X OVER AND BASS Please note If you intend to use the RSA75 2HC or RSA150 2HC in the Tri mode configuration it is necessary to set the crossover control to the FLAT setting in order to receive full range output The RS amplifiers are equipped with a built in crossover network allowing you to select the crossover type i e Low Pass or Hi Pass and the desired crossover point For example if you wish to drive a pair of subwoofers you can select the Low Pass setting on the amplifier to filter out high frequencies This will send only low frequencies to your subwoofers see example settings below You can add up to 12dB bass boost by increasing the Bass Boost control Select the crossover type on the amplifiers side panel Low pass is selected in this example for subwoofers X OVER BASS FILTER L1 BOOST HIGH LOW FLAT 60Hz 400Hz OdB 1248 Select the crossover point for your speakers RSA800 1D is 40 200Hz FINE TUNE THE SYSTEM Fine tune the amplifier s input sensitivity LEVEL The gain sensitivity control for the RS amplifier is located on the side panel This gain control has been included to allow adjustment to properly match the output of the radio This is one of the most misunderstood adjustments By rotating the control in MIN MAX the clockwise direction the amplifier s input will become mor
9. away from electrical wires To avoid possibility of induced noise from the car s electrical system i e popping noises or engine noise run wires away from the car s electrical wiring Make all ground wires as short as possible and at the same point In order to reduce the chance of ground loops i e engine noise make the grounding wire as short as possible to reduce the wire s resistance Also when using multiple components make sure all units are grounded at the same point Avoid sharp edges when running the wires To avoid the possibility of power signal or speaker shorts be careful not to allow the amplifiers wires to come in contact with sharp edges Use a grommet to protect the wire when running through the fire wall ig FEA TURES AND BENEFITS DC Offset Protection This circuit protects the output of the amplifier against DC voltage If for some reason DC voltage is detected at the output stage the amplifier will shut down protecting the speakers from direct current Short Circuit Protection The circuit protects the amplifier from damage due to a short found in the speakers or wiring If one of the speakers or its wiring comes in contact with ground the amplifier will shut down To resume normal operation correct the problem and turn the head unit off then back on The amplifier will reset and play again Thermal Protection To protect the amplifier circuitry against damage caused by prolonged exposure to
10. dged 4 ohm 220W x 1 450W x 1 Bridged 2 ohm 280W x 1 560W x1 Frequency Response 1dB 20Hz 22KHz 20Hz 22KHz S N Ratio A weight gt 90dB gt 90dB THD with 80k filter 10 10 Low Input Level 200mV 6V 200mV 6V Battery Voltage Range 10 5VDC 15 0VDC 10 5VDC 15 0VDC Crossover Type HP FULL LP HP FULL LP Crossover Freq Variable 60 400Hz 60 400Hz Crossover Slope 18dB Oct 18dB Oct Bass Boost FULL LP 0 12dB 0 12dB Unbalanced Input RCA Jack Yes Yes Jack for Remote Control Yes Yes Amplifier Fuse amp Holder 2x25A 2x Size Lx W x H 167 x97 2 1 204 x91 x 21 RSA800 1D 1500W 500W x 1 800W x 1 20Hz 200Hz gt 90dB 10 200mV 6V 10 5VDC 15 0VDC LP 40 200Hz 12dB Oct 0 12dB Yes Yes 3x25A 18 4 x9 x24 Due to continuing product improvement specifications subject to change without notice 15 LIMITED WARRANTY Southern Audio Services Inc warrants all products to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of purchase the Reference Series is warranted for a period of two 2 years from date of purchase Inthe event the product is not as warranted SAS sole obligation shall be to repair or replace the defective product at SAS option SAS limits its obligation under any implied warranties under state laws to a period not to exceed the limited warranty period SAS and its authorized BAZOOKA dealers specifically disclaim liability for any incidenta
11. e sensitive and the music will play louder This is not a volume control and you will not get more power out of the amplifier in the maximum position It may seem to deliver more output but actually the system is only playing louder faster as you turn the volume control on the radio Ideally to properly level match the system the goal is to achieve maximum output from the amplifier without distortion at about 3 4 of the volume control To determine if the amplifier s gain is set properly turn the system on and slowly increase the volume control You should be able to use about 3 4 volume before the system gets loud but not distorting It is very important when making these adjustments that you do not over drive the speakers at point of distortion this will cause permanent damage to the speakers If you are unable to achieve 3 4 volume before distortion you will need to adjust gain control in this case you would reduce the gain The gain controls should be adjusted very slowly It may help to have another person to assist you by adjusting the gain controls while you listen for distortion WIR 7 TROUBLE SHOOTING THE SYSTEM We have put together this trouble shooting guide if you experience problems after installing the amplifier Please keep in mind that the majority of problems incurred are caused by improper installation and notthe equipment itself In addition there are many components in the system that could cause various signal pr
12. ice but return will be freight collect 2 You must provide proof of the date of purchase of the product If proof of purchase is not provided original date of manufacture will be used to determine warranty period 3 You must package the product securely to avoid damage during shipment 4 After acquiring a Return Authorization number ship to the address below Please complete this section and retain for your records Model s purchased Serial number s Date Purchased Dealer s name RS AMPLIFIERS If you have any questions contact the SAS Technical Support Department at Phone 225 272 7135 Fax 225 272 9844 In Canada 604 988 2966 e mail tech bazooka com Website www bazooka com SAS BAZOOKA BASS TUBES and LISTEN TO YOUR EARS are registered trademarks of Southern Audio Services Inc Southern Audio Services Inc all rights reserved
13. l or consequential damages Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state What is covered This warranty covers all defects in materials or workmanship parts and labor in the product What is not covered This warranty does not cover the following Damages occurring during shipment of the product to SAS for repair Claims must be presented to the carrier Damages caused by accident abuse negligence misuse or improper Operation or installation Damages caused by an act of God including without limitation fire flood Storm or other acts of nature Any product which has a serial number defaced altered modified or removed Any product that has been altered or modified without SAS consent 16 RS AMPLIFIERS SAS How to obtain warranty services 1 You are responsible for delivery of the product to an authorized BAZOOKA dealer or contact SAS at 1 800 THE TUBE for a Return Authorization number The Return Authorization number must be clearly written on the outside of the box Freight must be prepaid to SAS Warranty replacement parts will be returned freight prepaid The entire enclosure may be returned for warranty serv
14. mplifier to drive a subwoofer or a center channel In this configuration the amplifier sums the right and left channel to deliverone channel mono output Please note in order for the amplifier to sum right and left signal information both right and left RCA connections must be made CAUTION in the bridged mode the amplifier must see a 2 Ohm load or higher Any lower than 2 Ohms will cause the amplifier to overheat and possibly cause permanent damage to the amplifier RSA75 2HC S POWER SPEAKER FUSE 12V REM GND L FRO lo O O O 4 Ohm Speakers 1 Ohm Minimum RSA75 2 amp RSA150 2 BRIDGED SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 10 RS AMPLIFIERS SPEAKER CONNECTIONS TRI MODE The RSA75 2HC and RSA150 2HC are capable of running in a Mono Stereo mode This feature gives the amplifier the ability to run stereo satellites midbass amp tweeter simultaneously with a mono subwoofer These connections are more complicated because they require the use of passive crossover networks Not provided to divide the frequencies to the speakers We have included a sample diagram for 4 Ohm connections If you wish to use multiple speakers to achieve a lower impedance and higher power it is strongly recommended that you seek professional advice from your BAZOOKA retailer before attempting to make these connections
15. oblems such as inducted electrical noise and engine noise Before you can properly address the problem you must first find the component that is causing the problem This will take patience and a process of elimination LOOK FOR SOLUTION No Output Blown fuse Replace Bad RCA Cable s Replace 12V at power terminal Check connection 12V at remote terminal Check connection Grounding point clean and tight Check for ground w meter Head Unit s fader not in center position Set to center position Low Output Check level adjustments Re adjust Bad RCA cable s Replace Improper level matching Re adjust Engine Noise Grounding points are clean and tight Check for ground w meter Ground all components at same point Ground at same point Try different grounding point Change for better ground Bad RCA cable s Replace Use High Quality shielded RCA cables Rejects inducted noise Low Vehicle charging system and or battery Fix and or replace Red Protection L E D Illuminated Speaker short Check speakers connection for short circuit Make sure speaker wires donottouch chassis ground Speaker grounding out Impedance too low Check speaker impedance Min 2 ohm Stereo 4 Mono Overheating Check mounting location for Adequate air Circulation Speaker impedance too low 14 RS AMPLIFIERS SPECIFICATIONS RSA75 2HC RSA150 2HC Max Power 750W 1200W Output Power 14 4 VDC 4 ohm 75W x 2 150W x 2 2 ohm 110W x 2 220W x 2 1 ohm 140W x 2 280W x 2 Bri
16. umption This control also operates the reset circuit for the amplifier s protection It must be connected with the head unit in order to reset protection circuits Adjustable Input Sensitivity Allows you to fine tune the level matching between your source and the power amplifier Stable To 1 Ohm in Stereo Mode Stability to 1 ohm in stereo mode 2 ohms bridged The RSA800 1D is stable to 2 ohms mono MouwriNG LOCATION Before you start the installation it will be necessary to find a mounting location for the amplifier Find a location in which the amplifier will receive adequate ventilation in order to dissipate the heat it develops during operation Two popular mounting locations are in the trunk or under the seat Select the location in which you wish to mount the amplifier Use caution when mounting amplifier there are many wires gas lines vacuum lines brake lines as well as a gas tank in the automobile Make sure you know where they are when mounting the amplifier to avoid puncturing lines shorting wires or drilling holes in the gas tank Once you are ready use a pencil to mark the mounting holes in the bottom panel After you have marked the locations of the holes move amplifier out of the way and drill small starter holes to make the tapping screws easier to install Use provided screws to tighten down the amplifier OUTPUT INPUT LEVEL FILTER X OVER BASS REMOTE RR EP
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