Scosche EFX Mono Amplifier
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1. 500c1 1000c1 1 CHANNEL MONO AMPLIFIERS INSTALLATION MANUAL EFX AMPLIFIER FEATURES 500c1 0 12dB Variable 45Hz Bass Boost 18dB Adjustable Full Low Pass RCA Line Level Output Loop Thru Electronic Crossover 40Hz 400Hz Line Level amp Speaker Level Inputs 2 Ohm Load Capability Soft Start Turn on off 5 Way Protection Thermal Short Circuit 1000c1 Impedance Voltage Reverse Polarity 18dB Adjustable Low Pass MOSFET Power Switching Transistors Electronic Crossover 40Hz 200Hz Brushed Aluminum Heatsink and Top Plate i PASA Capability Sturdy Aluminum Side Panels Illuminated Logo Badge 500c1 SPECIFICATIONS Power Output 350 Watts RMS x 1 Channel at 4 Ohms and 1 THD N Signal to Noise Ratio gt 80 dBA reference 1 Watt into 4 Ohms Additional Power Output 500 Watts RMS x 1 Channels at 2 Ohms at 1 THD N Frequency Response 20Hz 20kHz 3dB Maximum Input Signal 6V Low Level 10V High Level Minimum Input Signal 200mV Low Level 420mV High Level 1000c1 SPECIFICATIONS Power Output 350 Watts RMS x 1 Channel at 4 Ohms and 1 THD N Signal to Noise Ratio gt 80 dBA reference 1 Watt into 4 Ohms Additional Power Output 500 Watts RMS x 1 Channels at 2 Ohms at 1 THD N 1000 Watts RMS x 1 Channels at 1 Ohms at 1 THD N Frequency Response 20Hz 200Hz 3dB Maximum Input Signal 6V Low Level 10V High Level Minimum Input Signal 200mvV Low Level 420mV High Level IMPORTANT PRE2. Amplifier turns off Amplifier s input gain control may be set too during loud or high or settings not correct distorted passages or Protection Light comes On Low vehicle battery voltage Bad connection on car stereo or Amplifier Wrong speaker impedances Amplifier operates Input gain control too high But gets very hot Wrong Speaker impedances Not enough air circulation around amplifier Amplifier is covered by Carpet or other material Check amplifier s input gain control settings adjust levels if necessary Verify battery voltage is greater than 11 5v DC at amplifier with engine off Check Car Stereo and ampilifier s ground connections Disconnect Speaker from Amplifier Verify speaker impedances For Stereo 2 channel mode speakers should be 2 or 4 ohms each For Bridged mode speaker s should be no less than 4ohms Speaker impedances can be found by checking speaker manufac turer specification or using a Digital Volt Ohm meter If you need further assistance with this please call 1 800 621 3695 x3 Lower gain control Disconnect speaker from Amplifier Verify speaker impedances For Stereo 2 channel mode speakers should be 2 or 4 ohms each For Bridged mode speaker s should be no less than 4ohms Speaker impedances can be found by checking speaker manufac turer specification or using a DigitalVolt Ohm meter If you need further assistance with this please call 1 800 621 3695 x3 Ver
3. LIMINARY BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read all instructions and Cautions Disconnect Negative terminal of Vehicle battery Installation procedures Plan your installation completely before beginning Be sure you have all materials needed to complete your installation Please call us with any questions before you start at Tools amp Supplies Wire Strippers and Cutters Digital Multi Meter Drill and Drill Bits EFX Amplifier Wiring Kit EFX REVOPAK4 is Electrical Tape recommended for these amplifiers Location Mounting Amplifier Select a safe dry location to mount your Amplifier Double check location and placement of your amplifier before making any connections or drilling any holes Never mount your Amplifier in the engine compartment or cover it with carpet or any other fabric materials that will cause the Amplifier not to get the proper ventilation Avoid drilling through electrical wires fuel lines or other obstructions that may be around your mounting area If you have any questions or concerns please contact our tech support team at 1 800 621 3695 Ext 3 EFX AUDIO IS A DIVISION OF SCOSCHE INDUSTRIES INC 2009 500c1 1000c1 02 09 IMPORTANT PRELIMINARY WARNING MAKE SURE YOU CHECK TWICE DRILLING THROUGH ANY ELECTRICAL WIRES FUEL LINES OR ANY OTHER VEHICLE SYSTEMS MAY CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH ROUTING CABLES AND WIRES Determine the safest place to run wires through firewall If it is necess
4. M connector on the amplifier and into the controller This will allow you to adjust the level of your amplifier while in low filter mode from the crossover frequency and below Bass Boost Adjustable Bass Boost O 12dB 45Hz Use Caution while adjusting Bass Boost Using to high of a setting may cause distortion or damage Speakers Master Slave In and Outputs The Master and Slave settings on the 1000c1 allow you to Strap or compound 2 amplifiers to a drive a Single voice coil based on your specific needs and power requirements The default setting is for Master If you choose to Slave a second amp please see page 6 Phase Level Adjusts the relative phase of the output in a range of 0 to 180 degrees 3 POWERING YOUR AMPLIFIER PRELIMINARY DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL TO AVOID SHORT CIRCUITS CAUTION USE OF OTHER THAN SPECIFIC Fuses Use only specified fuses See note FUSES MAY DAMAGE SYSTEM OR NOTE Use three 25A ATC fuses for 500c1 or VEHICLE USE OF UNSPECIFIED FUSES use four 25A ATC fuses for 1000c1 WILL VOID WARRANTY 12 Volts The High current lead for the amplifier must run directly to the positive battery terminal via a dedicated fuse block Fuse should be mounted as close to positive battery terminal as possible DO NOT CONNECT to cars fuse block or wires from car s stereo 12V Connection 12V Connect to positive terminal of battery Use proper gauge wire 4 gauge wire i
5. OR GREASE 4 SPEAKER OUTPUTS THE FOLLOWING ARE RECOMMENDATIONS ON HOW TO MAKE YOUR CONNECTIONS FOR 1 CHANNEL MONO CONFIGURATIONS Speaker connections are used to connect the speakers to the amplifier Be sure speakers with the appropriate impedances are used It is extremely important that the speaker wires are NOT connected to or touching the chassis Ground of the vehicle in any way The EFX 500c1 and 1000c1 are MONO amplifiers Though they have 2 positive and 2 negative terminals they are the SAME output channel and are paralleled inside the amplifier 1 CHANNEL MONO CONFIGURATIONS 500c1 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS POWER B 25A 25A REM GND o O 4 co P EL er janes i a 7 gl OO PROT FULL 40Hz 200Hz OdB 12d IN MAX 4 i KOLOJ SPEAKER UCN 500W 1 CHANNEL HIGH POWER A B CLASS AMPLIFIER c 1000c1 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS POWER LOW UNE 25A 25A 25A 25A B _ REM__GND O MAP EV SVE SE LOWPASS BA Lever REMOTE HENPUT NPI 2 pes 00000 hhi 00 B MIN MAX O L R O O o R R L ser 1000W MONO HIGH POWER CLASS D AMPLIFIER MASTER SLAVE CONFIGURATION If you choose to Slave a second amp then connect the M
6. PLEASE WIRE YOUR STEREO S SPEAKERS TO THE HIGH INPUT HARNESS USING THIS COLOR CODE CHART ojo Me ere 2 5 G ND Left Positive Left Negative E Samd Laz L R Right Negative Right Positive TROUBLE SHOOTING Amplifier will not No Voltage on 12V Input Use a volt meter to verify voltages at turn on or No power terminals of amplifiers 12V Inputs power light not on hould have a minimum of 11 5 volts while ignition of vehicle is ON or OFF No Turn On from Car Stereo Use voltmeter to verify voltage at terminal of amplifiers REM input REM input should have 12 volts while Car Stereo is ON and 0 volts While OFF Bad Connection at Battery or Fuse at Battery Check main power connection and fuse at battery Shorted Speaker line or connections Disconnect all speakers but not 12V GND or REM lines if unit then turns on a speaker or speaker line may be touching vehicle chassis Check Speakers and speaker lines for shorts Power but no sound Bad connection on RCA plugs or speakers Check Low level RCA connections Indicator is GREEN are not connected correctly Be sure they are connected at Car Stereo and amplifier Check all Speaker output connections Speakers wrong impedance over loading Disconnect Speaker from Amplifier amplifier Verify speaker impedances For Stereo 2 channel mode speakers should be 2ohm or 40ohm each For Bridged mode speaker s should be no less than 4oh
7. ary to drill holes be sure area is free of any obstructions on either side Always use a grommet to protect wire Be sure to route all wires and cables away from parts that may move or become hot Excessive heat will damage the amplifier and wiring Route power wires away from signal RCA cables If power wires and signal cables need to intersect cross at a 90 angle Route RCA cables away from wires that may carry high current GROMMET To prevent damage BATTERY i POWER WIRE CONNECTOR pel iealpss firewall 8 Gauge wire or larger Z 7 REMOTE GROUND SCREW TURN ON Drill 1 8 hole in WIRE chassis sheet metal use the same ground if 18 Gauge wire using multiple amplifiers BATTERY Receiver RCA CABLES LED STATUS INDICATOR AMPLIFIER STATUS INDICATOR POWER The LED will illuminate in GREEN while amplifier is on POWER PROTECT The LED will illuminate in RED to indicate the Amp is in Protect Mode This may be due to an overload or circuit problem See page 7 8 for trouble shooting tips MIN MAX m HI INPUT ooogoogo GN ca l l LOW PASS FULL 40Hz 200Hz Di m amp OdB 12dB MASTER SLAVE PHASE 0 180 AMPLIFIER ADJUSTMENTS Level The Level Adjust Control Gain matches the output of your Car Stereo to the i
8. aster audio output on the First amp to the Slave audio IN on the Second amplifier Set the switch on the 2nd Amplifier to the Slave position Connect the Negative outputs between the amps with NO LESS than 8 AWG wire Use the Positive speaker out from the Master to the Positive Subwoofer terminal and use the Positive Speaker out from the Slave amplifier to the Negative terminal of the SUB NOTE When in Slave mode all adjustments on Slave amp are by passed TO REMOTE LEVEL CONTROL SLAVE MASTER POWER Bt REM GND __ MASTER SLAVE HASE LOWPASS BASS RE E HI INPUT O f N PROT IN e enD POOO E O ie Rf fe OO i 1000W MONO HIGH POWER CLASS D AM LIFIER i i aeO 8 AWG JUMPER WIRES ON THE TERMINALS FROM RADIO LOW PASS BASS NEUE O jm OXO aeO WAU eee e ne 1000c 1000W MONO HIGH POWER CLASS D AMPLIFIER SLAVE MASTER HIGH INPUT HARNESS FOR HIGH LEVEL INPUT Simply splice the speaker outputs of your radio to the high input harness according to the color code chart below For questions or concerns please contact our Tech Support Team at 1 800 6213695 Ex3 HI INPUT ooogda IMPORTANT
9. ify mounting location allows free air circulation around amplifier EFX Audio is a division of Scosche Industries Inc 2009 visit us at www efxcaraudio com LIMITED WARRANTY EFX Audio warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 year from purchase This EFX Audio product is sold with the understanding that the purchaser has independently determined the suitability of this product This warranty DOES NOT cover any expenses incurred from the installation removal or re installation of this product incidental or otherwise This warranty is offered to the original purchaser of the product only This warranty does not cover the product if physically damaged subjected to negligence or misuse abuse improper installation alteration accident connection to improper WATTAGE amounts or an act of God Also excluded from this warranty are costs for the correction of faulty installation and elimination of electromagnetic interference Engine noise The original dated sales slip or proof of purchase will establish warranty eligibility If the product should prove defective within the warranty period return the product with proof of purchase to EFX Audio EFX Audio at its option will replace or repair the product free of charge and return the product postage paid In no event shall EFX Audio can not be responsible for claims beyond the replacement value of the defective product or in any way be liable or re
10. ms Speaker impedances can be found by checking speaker manufac turer specification or using a Digital Volt Ohm meter If you need further assistance please call 800 621 3695x3 No sound from one Car Stereo s balance and fader controls set Check Car Stereo s balance and fader channel or entire incorrectly control positions verify they are side centered Bad Connection at Amplifier or Speaker Check speaker connections at amplifier and speaker Bad Input Via RCA or Hi level inputs Check all input leads at amplifier Be sure RCA s are connected to Car Stereo and amplifier Check High level inputs for connection to amp verify connections Input Switch in the wrong position Check input switch position and retest Very low sound Car Stereo s balance and fader controls Check Car Stereo s balance and fader level set incorrectly control positions verify they are centered Amplifier s input gain control setting is Check ampilifier s input gain control not correct settings adjust levels if necessary Power amplifier Low Voltage on 12V Inputor Connections at Check 12V connections at the battery turns on and off Battery and amplifier inputs repeatedly Low vehicle Battery Voltage Verify battery voltage Voltage should be greater than 11 5 volts DC at amplifier with engine off Bad Connection on Car Stereo or Amplifier Check Car Stereo and amplifier s ground connections TROUBLE SHOOTING
11. nputs on the Amplifier 1 Turn Stereo on and adjust the volume to about 3 4 s of the stereo s maximum volume 2 Carefully turn the Level control up by turning it clockwise from the Min position on the Amp until the sound is just above your normal listening volume or near distortion Distortion is when the sound music becomes garbled breaks up or unclear 4 If there is excessive HUM or HISS between songs the levels are set TOO HIGH and should be turned down reverse towards Min Low Level Inputs Low Level RCA inputs Using the Low Level output from your car stereo is recommended if available If no Low Level Outputs are available from your car stereo please see the HIGH LEVEL INPUT on page 6 High Input Harness Use the High Level input harness if you are connecting your amplifier to a Factory Stereo or a Stereo that does not have any available Low Level RCA outputs Connect Left and Right Speaker outputs from the vehicle to the Left and Right High Level input wires Low Level Outputs The Line Level Output is to be used as an easy solution to link multiple amplifiers together without the use of RCA Y cables or running extra RCA cables from the front of the vehicle to the rear amplifier location Low Pass Filter Use the Low Pass filter when you want to Filter out high frequencies Set the switch to Low Pass and adjust the level to the desired frequency Remote Level Control Plug the cable into the RE
12. s recommended for the 500c1 4 gauge is also recommended for the 1000c1 AMPLIFIER WIRE GAUGE KIT MODEL 20 FEET 100061 AWG wiring kits available at efxcaraudio com REMOTE TURN ON CAUTION CONNECTION TO A 12V CONSTANT SOURCE MAY CAUSE CARS BATTERY TO DRAIN REM REMOTE TURN ON REM e Allows the amplifier to be switched on remotely from the Car Stereo Most aftermarket Car Stereo s have dedicated leads labeled REM or Remote Amp Turn on A 12 volt DC signal is required to turn on the amplifier REMOTE TURN ON CONNECTIONS REM Remote Amp Turn on Connect to Car Stereo s Remote Amplifier Turn on lead If Car Stereo does not have a Remote Amplifier turn on Connect to the Power Antenna turn on or Car Stereo s Accessory wire The Accessory wire will have 12 Volts while the Ignition is in the ON RUN or ACC position and no voltage while ignition is off If you use the power antenna wire be sure Power antenna wire is active while CD Cassette is playing GROUNDING YOUR AMPLIFIER GND GROUND GND The ground wire is a high current connection This needs to connect to a clean chassis metal point on the vehicle We recommend a using a star washer when securing your connection in the vehicle The ground cable should be as close to amplifier as possible no more than 3 feet from Amplifier SELF TAPPING SCREW STAR WASHER NOTE BE SURE THE SURFACE YOU ARE GROUNDING RING TERMINAL TO IS FREE OF PAINT RUST
13. sponsible for consequential or incidental damages No express warranties and no implied warranties whether for fitness or any particular use or otherwise except as set forth above which is made expressly in lieu of all other warranties shall apply to products EFX Audio can not be held responsible for discrepancies inconsistencies that may occur due to automotive manufacturing changes or options
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