Interfire Audio T-2100 Car Amplifier User Manual
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1. FIG 2 2 CHANNEL SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM LINE IN 6 REMOCON 85580808 crossover LINE OUT 22 o S GND REM CAR STEREO HEAD UNIT AUTO ANTENNA LEAD CH1 CH2 FIG 2 4 CHANNEL SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM LINE IN CROSSOVER CROSSOVER LINE IN BASS Os 500H FLAT 12d8 Co cH 1 2 3 4 CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 GND REM B CAR STEREO HEAD UNIT AUTO ANTENNA LEAD FIG 2 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS This amplifier can operate in one two or three channel mode The minimum impedance for single channel bridged mono operation is 4 or 8 ohms Tri channel power is referred to stereo and mono at the same time Minimum impedance remains the same for three channel front subwoofer systems as long as proper passive crossovers are used Connect right and left speaker wire to corresponding speaker output terminals of the amplifier Be sure to have the positive wire from the speaker conn2. warranty Product damaged cosmetically due to improper handling ornormal wear and tear Including Freight damage Besure to package all returns in its packing material and box Installation and shipping costs associated with removing re installing or shipping the product to TUNN for warranty service WARRANTY TERMS Effective April 1st 2008 These terms supersede all prior published warranty terms TUNN products are warrantied against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of One 1 Year from the original date of purchase Products found to be defective during the warranty period will be repaired or replaced with a product deemed to be equivalent at TUNN s discretion Note Products purchased from unauthorized dealers are not covered under warranty Ask your dealer for details on warranty limitations INTERNATIONAL WARRANTIES Products purchased outside the United States of America are covered only by that country s distributor and not by TUNN Inc IF YOU NEED SERVICE ON YOUR TUNN PRODUCT Please call TUNN Customer Service at 1 877 90 AUDIO to obtain an RA Return Authorization number All warranty returns should be sent to TUNN freight prepaid through an authorized TUNN Dealer and must be accompanied by proof of purchase a copy of the original sales receipt Direct returns from consumers or non authorized dealers will be Refused unless specifically authorized by TUNN with a valid ret
3. TUNN By interfire MONO CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 4 CHANNEL AUTOMOTIVE AMPLIFIER T 1000M T 270 T 2100 T 2130 T 460 T 480 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Congratulations on your Purchase Your new high fidelity bridgeable stereo amplifier is designed to deliver maximum enjoy ment and oneyear of troublefree service Pleasetake a fewmoments to readthis manual thoroughly It will explain the features and operation of your unit help insure trouble free installation Features Four Class AB High Current Dual Discrete Drive Stages Class AB Technology MOSFET PWM Power Supply Bridgeable amp TRI Mode Operation Continuously Variable 12dB Octave High Pass amp 12dB Octave Low Pass Crossover Subwoofer Variable Crossover for Deep Bass Control Enhanced Bass Boost 12dB 45Hz Silver Plated RCA Power 8 Speaker Terminal Soft Start amp Muting Overload Thermal and Short Circuit Protection Power amp Protection indicator e Bass LevelRemote Control 16 4Fit T 1000M T 2130 Precautions Read First If afterreading the directions you feel uncomfortable about installing the amplifier in your car ornot equipped orcompetent to doso you shouldhave the amplifierinstalled by an authorized installer It s your car Negative battery terminal must be disconnected before any electrical connections are made Be surechoose locationthat provides sub
4. 69 LINE IN CROSSOVER CROSSOVER GAIN BASS BASS 0 2 OdB 1298 FLAT SOHz 500Hz 50Hz 500 2 048 1248 6V CH 1 2 T 460 T 480 REM B BRIDGED GND 30A on SPEAKER PROTECT gt 5 ee 69 TUNN T 460 2223 PROTECT FUSE BRIDGED 255 Bsa TUNN T 480 s interfire LINE OUT REMOCON T 1000M 69 POWER GND __ __ sone Son SPEAKER on PROTECT TUNN 1000 ine rfire 5 1000 13 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE This section provides you with acatalog of amplifiersymptoms and their probable causes and solutions Before you consult this listing make surethe vehicle s electricalsystem is working properly by verifying that other electrical items e g headlights windows etc Still function correctly SYMPTOM No Audio Distorted Audio Audio Level Low Audio Lacks External Fuse Blowing Whining noise on audio with engine running Ticking noise on audio with engine running PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION Low or N C Remote Turn on connections Check remote turn on voltage at amp and head unit Blown
5. Shift Line Input Crossover S W for 1 2 channel 12dB Oct N A HP FULL LP HP FULL LP Variable Hi Pass N A 50 2 500 2 50 2 500 2 Variable Low Pass 50Hz 250Hz 50Hz 500Hz 50Hz 500Hz Bass Boost 12dB 45 Hz YES YES YES Heatsink Length mm NOTE Specifications amp design subject to change without notice for improvements 16 WARRANTY WARRANTY LIMITATIONS The following is NOT covered under TUNN warranty program 1 Product owned by anyone other than the original purchaser froman authorized TUNN dealer The warranty is NOT transferable and will not apply to products purchased from unauthorized dealers Speaker products thathave been over powered causing thermal burnt voice coil and or mechanical failure ripped surrounds or spiders Product that has NOT been installed according to the instructions in the owner s manual Product in which repair and or modification has been attempted by unauthorized parties Product damaged in an accident due to criminal activity attempted theft gunshot damage etc or by acts of God flooding lightning etc Product that has been physically damaged abused and or altered Including bent frames or missing magnets Custom finishes or other cosmetic treatments applied to products TUNN will notbe responsible for restoring or maintaining any Custom finishes Product with defaced altered or removed serial numbers no valid legible serial No
6. ring terminal with nut bolt and lock washers Insulate metal and connector with paint or silicon to prevent rust and oxidation Silicon also works great to prevent nuts and bolts from working loose a harsh environment of an automobile Upon completion of the ground connection grab wire or connector and confirm that it is a solid connection To prevent engine noise it is recommended to ground the head unitand other audio electronics in the same location REM Connect the remote wire power antenna output from the head unit to the remote turn on wire of the amplifier If the head unit is not equipped with remote antenna output locate a wire that is controlled by the accessory position of the key Itis important to have the amplifier turn off with the radio or key If the amplifier remains on the result will most likely be adead battery 12V Connect the proper gauge power wire to the amplifier B terminal Run wire to wards the fuse holder that is no greater then 0 5 meters from the battery Remember the fuse is to protect the safety of the carin the case of a short Connect fuse holder to battery but do notinstall fuse atthis time MONO CHANNEL SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM 5 GND REM CAR STEREO HEAD UNIT TDO AUTO ANTENNA LEAD
7. to the lowest setting yet still have enough signal to drive the amplifier This is done to prevent over driving the amplifier and to keep system noise to a minimum It is important not over drive speakers at point of distortion this will cause permanent damage to the speakers Also if the amplifier itself is over driven it could be damaged 5 The BASS function can be selected to increase low frequency response output or decrease frequency response output The BASS function will be working at only OFF L P F position The BASS is adjustable from 0 12dB boost at 50Hz 11 FRONT REAR PANEL 2CHANNEL LINE IN GAIN ev 088 1248 250 LPFI HPF 1 2 L crossover LINE OUT POWER FUSE TUNN GH CH2 SPEAKER 270 tnterfire POWER 25h H CHI H CH2 SPEAKER T 2100 s ev o2v L CROSSOVER 1 LINE OUT PROTECT CH1 SPEAKER T 2130 interfire 12 FRONT REAR PANEL 4CHANNEL MONO CHANNEL
8. Fuse Power wires not connected Replace with new fast blow fuse Check butt splices or solder joints Check ground and battery connections Blown or non speakers Use VOM or DVM to measure speaker connected coil impedance check speaker wiring connections Input Sensitivity not set properly or damaged speaker cones See adjustment procedure and check each step Inspect each speaker for damage and repair or replace suspected component Low turn on voltage Refer to head unit owner s manual Mute circuit on head unitis on Check electrical system for low voltage Check ground connection Speakers wired with wrong polarity causing cancellation of bass frequencies Check polarity of wires from amplifiers to each speaker as defined by the system design Check battery voltage at amplifier during operation Incorrect wiring or short Refer to electrical installation and circuit check each installation step Amplifier 15 picking up alternator noise Install an in line noise filter on the head unit s power wire Check alternator routing diodes or voltage regulator for proper operation Check all grounds battery voltage and RCA cables Amplifier is picking up radiated spark noise Check RCA audio cable Install an in line noise filter on the head unit s power wire Check spark plug wires 14 SPECIFICATION Output Power Rating RMS T 270 T 2100 T 2130 Channel 2CH 2CH 2CH 4 Ohm at 14 4V 0 3 THD
9. RMS 100W x 2 150W x 2 200W x 2 4 Ohm at 14 4V 180W x 2 290W x 2 340W x 2 2 Ohm at 14 4V 0 3 THD RMS 160W x 2 250W x 2 310W x 2 2 Ohm at 14 4V 250W x 2 400W x 2 500W x 2 1 Ohm at 14 4V 0 3 THD N A Mono Bridge RMS 310W x1 490W 1 630W x 1 Power Supply Full PWM Full PWM Full PWM Output Power Circuit Configuration Class A B Class A B Class A B Miscellaneous Spec Damping Factor 4 Ohms 100Hz S N Ratio A Weight THD Crossover Phase Shift Line Input Crossover S W for 1 2 channel 12dB Oct HP FULL LP HP FULL LP HP FULL LP Variable Hi Pass 80Hz 1 2kHz 80 2 1 2 2 80 2 1 2 2 Variable Low Pass 50Hz 250Hz 50 2 250 2 50 2 250 2 Bass Boost 1288 45 Hz YES YES YES Heatsink Length mm NOTE Specifications amp design subject to change without notice for improvements 15 SPECIFICATION Output Power Rating RMS T 1000M 480 Channel 1CH Mono 4CH Total Max Power 1200 Watts 800 Watts 1000 Watts 4 Ohm at 14 4V 0 3 THD 330W 1 SOW x 4 80W x 4 4 Ohm at 14 4V 630W x 1 120W x4 130W x 4 2 Ohm at 14 4V 0 3 THD 510W 1 85W x 4 110Wx4 2 Ohm at 14 4V 1000W x 1 130W x4 190W x 4 1 Ohm at 14 4V 0 3 THD N A Mono Bridge RMS N A 170W x2 220W x 2 Power Supply Full PWM Full PWM Full PWM Output Power Circuit Configuration Class A B Class A B Class A B Miscellaneous Spec Damping Factor 4 Ohms 100Hz S N Ratio A Weight THD Crossover Phase
10. e level The low level signal is carried through RCA cables Itis preferred to use lowlevel inputs to the amplifier if the head unit is equipped with the low level outputs If not you can use a high to low converter available throughyour local caraudio shop Connect the low level line level RCA cables from the head unit or signal processor to the line level inputon the amplifier See Fig 2system wiring diagrams POWER CONNECTIONS It is importantto have good quality power and ground connections Remember to complete an electrical circuit the ground connection is just as important as the positive power connection Before any power connections are made disconnect the ground cable at the battery When the power supply lead memory backup lead or ground lead are extended use a5mm 5 or larger automotive grade cable which will withstand friction and heat to safe grade against fires occurring as aresult of short circuiting GND Connect the proper gauge ground wire to the amplifier GND terminal Locate the position on the chassis of the car to whichthe amplifier is to be grounded The surface must be free from any paint or dirt This can be accomplished with a small grinding bit sand paper or wire wheel NOTE Do not ground the amplifier to the frame of the car The frame on most cars and trucks is not grounded tothe chassis body Use Solder or aclamp ring to connect the ground wire Pre drill the prepped chassis to bolt the ground
11. ected to the positive speaker terminal of the amplifier and the negative wire from the speaker must connect with the negative speaker terminal of the amplifier Reversing any of these connections will result in the speaker cones moving out of phase which causes bass cancellation See Fig 3 Speaker Output Connections MONO CHANNEL SPEAKER WIRING DIAGRAM 1 SPEAKER BRIDGED FUSE senen 5 j won 4 8 Ohm JIN 1 SS FUSE SPEAKER FIG 3 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 2 CH SPEAKER WIRING DIAGRAM 1 SPEAKER BRIDGED SoS Power ne womi e ohe t ono POM o SPEAKER on paorect 2 SPEAKER POWER GND REM B FUSE e dee CH2 4 8 Ohm WOOFER 2CH 1CH FIG 3 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 4 CH SPEAKER WIRING DIAGRAM 2 SPEAKER BRIDGED ower GND REM on PROTECT gt ee 50 2 4 Ohm 3 CH 2 4 Ohms 4 SPEAKER STEREO SUB WOOFER ADJUSTMENTS 1 Set to the position when the amplifier is used to d
12. rive tweeter midrange system The frequencies below the crossover point will be attenuated at 12dB octave Permits adjustment of the crossover frequency by rotating the knob to select any frequency between 80Hz to 1 2kHz 4 50Hz to 500Hzas the crossover point 2 Set to the L PF position when the amplifieris used to drive asubwoofer The frequencies above the crossover point will be attenuated at 124 octave Permits adjustment of the crossover frequency by rotating the knob to select any frequency between 50Hz to 250Hz amp 50HZ to 500 2 5 the crossover point 3 Set to the OFF position when the amplifier will be used for driving full range speakers The full frequency band width 20Hz 20kHz willbe output to the speakers without high or low frequency attenuation 4 Level adjustment The sensitivity adjustment is to allow the amplifier to work with many different brands of head units It allows input signal to vary between 350 millivolts to 5 volt from the head unit or other signal processor Start by setting the sensitivity adjustment to the MIN 3 volts Using a cassette or compact disc that you are familiar with turn on head unit to the 3 4 volume setting Slowly turn up sensitivity adjustment towards the MAX 200 millivolts using aflat head screw driver Stop turning on the onset of distortion and turn back just a slight The 3 4 volume setting is now the maximum volume for the head unit The goal is to keep the level control
13. stantial ventilation for the amplifier The most preferred locations would be in yourcar s trunk underthe front seats or on the back wall of a truck The location chosen should provide at least 2 of clearance above the amplifierfor adequate ventilation e Ifthe amplifieris tobe mounted vertically be sure thatit isin a place where adequate air will flow alongthe length ofits heatsink fins for cooling e NEVER mount theamplifier upside down this willcause theheat torise backinto the amplifier causing thermal shutdown or possible permanent damage e NEVER mount theamplifier locationthat issubject todirect sunlightor exposedto moisture Be sureto mount theamplifier to astrong solid surface which will notgive way underthe stress of asudden stop oraccident e Make sure thatthe mounting screws will penetrate the gas tank brake fuellines wiring or othercritical parts ofyour car wheninstalled NEVER operate the amplifier without the proper power and ground wire 10 gauge minimum NEVER operate the amplifier without proper fusing Fuse holder must be located with 0 5 meters from the battery This fuse is to protect the car electronics In case ofa short the fuse will blowinstead of the wire burning up Using other than the recommended fuse ratings at the battery and at the amplifier may cause damage to the amplifier and will void your warranty Do not run wiring underneath or ou
14. tside the car since exposure to the elements may cause the insulation to deteriorate rapidly resulting in short circuits and or intermittent operation all cables should be run beneath carpets and inside trim pieces To help minimize interference it is best to run the power cables along the opposite side from the audio cables Whenever wires pass through metal rubber or plastic grommets must be used to prevent the metal from wearing through the installation and causing ashort Whenever possible use cable ties mounting clamps and similar wiring aids available from an electrical supply or auto parts store Adding stress relief loops to wiring is also advisable to prevent straining or breakage It is best to test the system before the amplifier is mounted and interior of is reassembled If the temperature inside your car reaches extreme levels such as sitting locked up for several hours the hot sun or exposed to very cold winter s day the amplifier may go into protection mode and shut off Leave the unit off until the ambient temperature returns to normal The amplifier operates with any vehicle using a 12 volt negative ground system If you are not sure of the type of electrical system in your vehicle consult your authorized dealer or qualified mechanic NEVER ground the speaker leads and NEVER allow the speaker leads to come in contact with each other Speaker wire should be 18 gauge or larger Remote turn on wire m
15. urn authorization number Warranty expiration on products returned without proof of purchase will be determined from the manufacturing date code Coverage may be invalidated as this date is previous to purchase date Return only defective components Non defective items received will be returned freight collect Customer is responsible for shipping charges and insurance in sending the product to TUNN Freight damage on returns is not covered under warranty Always include proof of purchase sales receipt NOTICE Products shipped withouta valid RA will berefused and shippedback TUNN By interfire 10110 Santa Fe Springs Road Santa Fe Springs CA 90670 1 562 926 2600
16. ust be switched by the radio does not have a remote turn on or antenna output connect to wire that has a positive 12 volts when the key is turned to the accessory Ifthe amplifier does not turn off the battery will die Do not listen to high volumes for extended periods of time or hearing damage may occur CONTINOUS EXPOSURETO SOUNDPRESSURE LEVELS OVER 10048 CAUSE PERMANENT HEARINGLOSS HIGH POWEREDAUTOSOUND SYSTEM MAY PRODUCE SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS WELL OVER 130dB USE COMMON SENSE ANDPRACTICE SAFE SOUND INSTALLATION MOUNTING 1 Afterreading precaution decide where you are going to installthe unit Also see Fig 1 2 Once thelocation has beendetermined place the amplifier into position Using a felttip pen or pencil mark the fourholes to bedrilled for mounting NEVER use theamplifier as a template for drilling It is very easy to damage the amplifier surface in this manner 3 Remove amplifier Drill four 3 5 m m holes into mounting surface you wantto mount the amplifier to MDF or wood panel drill four 3 0m m diameter holes into mounting surface 4 If possible test the system to ensure itis operating correctly before final mounting of the amplifier 5 Mount the amplifierusing the supplied4 self tapping screws INSTALLATION DIAGRAM Self Tapping Screws gt CONNECTIONS INPUT CONNECTIONS This amplifier will accept low level inputs only Low level is the same as lin
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