Phoenix Gold Z500.4 Car Amplifier User Manual


 
Amplier Owner’s Manual
© 2012 Phoenix Gold • www.phoenixgold.com
INPUT
Connect preamp signal cables from the head unit to these terminals.
CROSSOVER FREQUENCY
Controls the lowpass crossover point for the speaker outputs.
BASS BOOST
Variable bass boost from 0 to +18dB @ 45Hz.
REMOTE BASS LEVEL CONTROL (RBC)
This port is for connecting the remote subwoofer level control. This allows
up to 20dB of volume adjustment. This is not a bass boost, it controls the
level of the low pass signal.
NOTE: This control is not compatible with the Phoenix Gold LPL44 level
control.
SENS
Used to reach maximum amplier power with a wide variety of headunits.
SUBSONIC CROSSOVER FREQUENCY
Controls the highpass crossover point for the speaker outputs to eliminate
extreme low frequencies.
OUTPUT
Provides a full range signal for an additional amplier. There is no signal loss if
using this output.
+12V
This must be connected to the fused positive terminal (+12V) of the car’s
battery. The fuse must be located within 18 inches of the battery.
REMOTE
This must be connected to switched +12V, usually a trigger wire coming
from the head unit or ignition.
GROUND
This must be connected to the negative terminal of the car’s battery or
bolted to a clean, unpainted part of the chassis of the vehicle.
REMOTE MONITORING DISPLAY (RMD)
Connect optional RMD Voltage Diplay to this port.
SPEAKER OUTPUTS
Used to connect the amplier to speakers. Z500.1 minimum impedance
is 2 ohms.
Z500.1
Monoblock Power Amplifier
NOTE: Visible through the plexiglass cover, a single blue power LED is located in the lower corner of all Z ampliers.
SPEAKER
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Z500.1
Z500.1
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