Phoenix Gold V8001 Stereo Amplifier User Manual
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1. Ryval Amplifiers CLASS D MONO BLOCK POWER AMP OWNERS MANUAL Phoenix Gold warrants this product to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the original date of purchase This warranty is extended to two 2 years from the original date of purchase if product is installed by an authorized Phoenix Gold reseller The limited warranty period for factory refurbished products expires after ninety 90 days from the original date of purchase This limited warranty applies only to purchases from authorized Phoenix Gold resellers in the United States and is extended only to the original purchaser of this product See paragraph below for information regarding purchases made in other countries This warranty is not transferable from the original purchaser to any other party If service is necessary under this warranty Phoenix Gold will at its discretion repair or replace the defective product with new or remanufactured product at no charge Damage caused by the following is not covered under warranty accident misuse abuse product modification or neglect failure to follow installation instructions unauthorized repair attempts misrepresentations by the seller This warranty does not cover incidental or consequential damages and does not cover the cost of removing or reinstalling the unit s Cosmetic damage due to accident or normal wear and tear is not covered under warranty Any applicable implied warrant2. Phoenix Gold du pays et non pas par Phoenix Gold International Inc Les clients qui requi rent des services de r paration ou de l information sur la garantie de ces produits doivent communiquer avec le revendeur de leur pays Phoenix Gold www phoenixgold com 8100 0349A
3. original toute autre personne Si une r paration s av re n cessaire en vertu de cette garantie Phoenix Gold fera r parer ou remplacera sa discr tion sans frais le produit d fectueux avec un nouveau ou un produit remis neuf Les dommages d coulant des situations suivantes ne sont pas couverts par cette garantie ac cident mauvais usage abus modification du produit ou n gligence omission de suivre les directives d installation tentatives non autoris es de le r parer assertions inexactes du vendeur Cette garantie ne couvre pas les dommages occasionnels ou corr latifs ni le cout d enl vement ou de r installation du des produit s Les dommages esth tiques d coulant d un accident ou d une usure normale ne sont pas couverts en vertu de cette garantie La dur e de toutes les garanties implicites applicables est limit e la p riode de la garantie expresse nonc e aux pr sen tes et ce compter de la date de l achat original au d tail et aucune autre garantie expr s ou implicite ne s appliquera a ce produit par la suite Certains tats ou certaines provinces n autorisent pas de limites aux garanties implicites Par cons quent ces exclusions peuvent ne pas s appliquer pour vous Cette garantie vous accorde des droits l gaux sp cifiques et vous pouvez avoir galement d autres droits qui varient d un e Etat province un e autre Phoenix Gold invite les propri taires de ce produit communiquer en prem
4. 12dB Octave Crossover Range Lowpass 40Hz 300Hz Minimum Load STAIN 55a netaamenndtasoniseavusnnckaeatitun susseadwenenautuaniiamens 2 Ohm Phoenix Gold www phoenixgold com PHOENIXGOLD Ryval Amplifiers CLASS D MONO BLOCK POWER AMP OWNERS MANUAL Check voltage at amplifier with a DMM volt meter B and REM with source unit on the voltage should register between 12 2V 14 6V when using the attached ground lead of the amplifier Check fuse at amplifier and at the battery Use a meter to verify connection from one end of the fuse to the other breaks may not always be visible If fuse is blown check the power wire and also the amplifier for a short If the short is in the power wire repair it If the short is in the amplifier itself see your Phoenix Gold dealer If no short is present replace the fuse Turn the amplifier off and check all input and output signal cables and power connections Check the speakers for shorts with a DMM volt meter or by connecting them to another audio source After making sure everything is correct turn the amplifier on again A continuous red light of the power indicator signals a high internal operating temperature which results in the amplifier switching off temporarily When the amplifier cools down to a safe level the amp will automatically restart The continuous red light of the power indicator can also indicate a shorted speaker lead or battery voltage that is eithe
5. PHOENIXGOLD eJ VV CL Phoenix Gold Class D Mono Block Power Amplifier Product Manual Amplificateur monobloc de Classe D High Efficiency Class D Mono Block Power Amplifier Amplificateur monobloc de Classe D a rendement lev 12dB per octave Variable Low pass Crossover Croisement passe bas variable 12dB 12dB Variable Bass Boost Amplificateur de basse variable 12dB Low Pass Level LPL Control Ready Commande rapide de niveau de passe bas LPL Auxiliary Outputs Sorties auxiliaires Speaker Level Inputs Entr es de niveau d amplificateur Remote Monitoring Display RMD Port Port d affichage de contr le distance RMD Extruded Aluminum Heatsink Drain thermique en aluminium extrud Congratulations on your purchase of high quality Phoenix Gold audio electronics At Phoenix Gold our highest concern is musical reproduc tion We appreciate that you chose our product Through years of engineering expertise and critical testing procedures we have created a wide range of products to give your system all the clarity and richness you deserve Great product and competent installations are only one piece of the puzzle when it comes to your system Make sure that your install is using only the best installation accessories Phoenix Gold manufactures everything from RCA cables and speaker wire to power ground cable and battery connectors With proper installation and accessories your system will last for years and perfor
6. ct with the vehicle chassis if a single screw makes contact with both the amplifier and vehicle chassis it is not insulated This will reduce the possibility of any ground related noises and will shield minor amounts of radiated noises Battery Alternator 6 i OlL__ Head Unit peo a owey Phoenix Gold www phoenixgold com PHOENIXGOLD Ryval Amplifiers CLASS D MONO BLOCK POWER AMP OWNERS MANUAL Ryval amplifiers are designed to give you every bit of electrical energy possible as output power Be sure to install the amplifier in an area that has good airflow to prevent un intentional thermal shut down Warning Practice Safe Sound and Use Hearing Protection When Listening To Extreme Sound Pressure Levels 1 2 3 Set the headunit s tone controls balance and fader to the center flat position and turn off any 4 Set the amplifier SENS Control to minimum full counterclockwise Set the LP FREQ control to the 10 O clock position This is a starting point for the crossover you may need to fine tune this setting later Turn the headunit on with the volume set to minimum loudness features or other processing effects Play a CD that represents what type of music you usually listen to Set the volume control of the head unit to about 90 of total volume or until you hear distortion if you are using the headunit s internal amplifier Increase turn clockwise the SENS Control for the a
7. d vehicles in that the battery terminal is connected to the vehicle chassis and is typically found in some older European vehicles If you have any questions do not proceed until you have verified this If it is a positive ground electrical system please contact your dealer for assistance When selecting a location to mount your amplifier please keep in mind that electronics are sensitive to vibration moisture and heat Make sure the amplifier is mounted in an area with ample ventilation and is not exposed to moisture or external heat For proper cooling it is recommended to mount the amplifier horizontal or vertical but not upside down Automobiles have a certain level of normal vibration and we have designed the product with this in mind but excessive vibration may cause damage over time Using the amplifier for a template mark the mounting holes in your selected area while following the preceding guidelines Verify that you are not going to damage sensitive vehicle systems by drilling where you have selected look for the gas tank wires etc Remove the amplifier and pre drill the locations for the screws bolts that you have selected that fit the amplifier and your new installation purposes Permanently mount the amplifier to the selected location Figure 3 shows a typical system configuration Note It is best to mount the amplifier to some form of insulating surface such as MDF so that the chassis of the amplifier does not come in conta
8. ier avec leur revendeur Phoenix Gold original afin d tablir si le probl me peut tre r solu avant de le retourner a Phoenix Gold S il est n cessaire de le retourner le revendeur communiquera avec Phoenix Gold pour obtenir une autorisation Toutes les marchandises retourn es doivent avoir un num ro d autorisation de Phoenix Gold avant d tre exp di es au centre de service de la compagnie Le propri taire d un produit dans l impossibilit de retourner celui ci au revendeur original devra communiquer directement avec Phoenix Gold pour obtenir un num ro d autorisation Les articles retourn s a Phoenix Gold sans un num ro d autorisation risquent d tre refus s ou retard s Tous les retours sous garantie doivent tre exp di s pr pay s au centre de service de Phoenix Gold et ils doivent tre accompagn s d une preuve d achat un exemplaire du re u de caisse original Les articles re us et non d fectueux seront retourn s et le fret payable destination Les frais d exp dition et d assurance sont la charge du client lorsque le produit est exp di Phoenix Gold Les dommages caus s au produit lors du transport ne sont pas couverts par cette garantie Service la client le Phoenix Gold 503 286 9300 ou 800 950 1449 lors des heures normales de bureau 8 h 30 a 17 h Heure normale du Pacifique Les produits achet s l ext rieur des tats Unis d Am rique sont uniquement couverts par le revendeur autoris
9. ies are limited in duration to the period of the express warranty as provided herein beginning with the date of the original purchase at retail and no warranties whether express or implied shall apply to this product thereafter Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties therefore these exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Phoenix Gold encourages product owners to first contact their original Phoenix Gold reseller to determine whether the issue can be resolved without sending the product back to Phoenix Gold If a return is necessary the reseller will contact Phoenix Gold to obtain authorization for the return All returns require a Return Authorization number from Phoenix Gold before shipping the product to Phoenix Gold s service facility If a product owner is unable to return a product to the original reseller the owner can contact Phoenix Gold directly to obtain a Return Authorization number Units returned to Phoenix Gold without an RA number may be subject to refusal or delays All warranty returns should be sent to Phoenix Gold s Product Service facility freight prepaid and must be accompanied by proof of purchase a copy of the original sales receipt and in original packaging Non defective items received may be returned freight collect Customer is responsible for shipping charges and insurance when sending the pr
10. m to peak audio standards Please read your warranty and retain your receipt and original carton for possible future use Phoenix Gold www phoenixgold com PHOENIXGOLD Ryval Amplifiers CLASS D MONO BLOCK POWER AMP OWNERS MANUAL Green Amplifier is powered ON Red If the internal heatsink reaches 80 degrees Celsius the amplifier shuts down until the internal temperature falls below 75 degrees It also lights if a direct short is present on the speaker outputs If this occurs check for shorted speakers and cycle power to resume operation 3 19 Connect to a switched 12 Vdc source such as the headunit s remote or power antenna wire Connect to a clean solid chassis ground Remove all paint and dirt from the chassis connection point Minimum cable size is 8 gauge Keep the cable as short as possible Connect directly to the positive battery terminal Minimum cable size is 8 gauge Remember to properly fuse this cable within 18 inches of the positive battery terminal Used to connect the amplifier to speakers The separate and terminals are internally wired in parallel Minimum speaker cable size is 12 gauge PG SS122 or QS122 Lowest recommended impedance is 2 ohms Used to protect the amplifier If replacement is necessary use the same size and type indicated on the endpannel Never use a fuse with a higher amp rating Connect the optional RMD Voltage Display to this jack This port is for connecti
11. mplifier until you hear distortion then slightly decrease the sensitivity control until the distortion is not audible The volume level should still be very loud but free from nearly all distortion With all speakers in the car playing listen to the CD at this same high volume and make sure all channels blend properly For example if the front speakers overpower the subwoofer then slowly balance the system so all channels reach maximum output without distortion at this volume level The volume level set in step 5 will be your maximum volume level for your system If you exceed this level the onset of distortion will become very noticeable mto 4A THINS srsiereisisrrk cars o otene rene AET ie AEn 1200 X 1 O OS A E a a e ei 1600 X 1 WO a ORMS neo meet A 600 X 1 mto 2 ORMS seater eeecceesaceacnen ona ateoeecocaceesecesneiaqesionenennenensese 800 X 1 Recommended Fuse Size 3 X 35 AMP ATO Chassis Dimensions 13 15 X9 30 X2 25 334 X236 X55mm Frequency Response 10Hz 300 10HZ 300HZ Signal to Noise Ratio 1 THD N gt 90dBA RCA Signal Input Sensitivity 100mV 9V RCA Inputs Speaker Level Input Sensitivity 200mV 18V High Level Inputs DC MPURINGG A saone dates baies coast lion ct cms 9V 18V Typical Current Draw at TONGS copie drin has cac si acid 1A Crossover SOG name ee et a
12. ng the optional LPL44 Remote Lowpass Level Control knob allowing up to 20dB of volume adjustment Adjusts the lowpass crossover point for the speaker outputs The crossover frequency is adjustable from 40 to 300Hz with a 12dB per octave lowpass slope This control allows 12dB of boost at 45Hz for the speaker outputs Connect preamp signal cables from the head unit to these terminals To maximize noise rejection we recommend using Genuine Phoenix Gold RCA interconnects Provides a full range signal for an additional amplifier Phoenix Gold www phoenixgold com PHOENIXGOLD ten gt aE a SES Ryval Amplifiers CLASS D MONO BLOCK POWER AMP OWNERS MANUAL This control is used to reach maximum amplifier power with a wide variety of headunits The amplifier is more sensitive to input signal when set to 0 1 and less sensitive when set to 8 turning the control clockwise will increase speaker output Connect headunits speaker level outputs to these terminals using the supplied connector The speaker level input accepts a wide voltage range 200mV to 20Vdc used with most headunit and OEM systems POWER f SV CL SPEAKER B REM B PROTECT RMD Phoenix Gold www phoenixgold com PHOENIXGOLD Ryval Amplifiers CLASS D MONO BLOCK POWER AMP OWNERS MANUAL Verify that your vehicle does not have a positive ground electrical system this is very rare A positive ground system is the reverse of most standar
13. oduct to Phoenix Gold Freight damage on returns is not covered under warranty Phoenix Gold Customer Service 503 286 9300 or 800 950 1449 during normal business hours 8 30 AM 5 00 PM Pacific Standard Time Products purchased outside the United States of America are covered only by that country s Authorized Phoenix Gold reseller and not by Phoenix Gold International Inc Consumers needing service or warranty information for these products must contact that country s reseller for information Phoenix Gold www phoenixgold com PHOENIXGOLD Ryval Amplifiers CLASS D MONO BLOCK POWER AMP OWNERS MANUAL Phoenix Gold garantit que ce produit est exempt de d faut mat riel et de main d oeuvre pour une p riode d une 1 ann e a compter de la date d achat originale Cette garantie est prolong e de deux 2 ann es compter de la date d achat originale a la condition que le produit soit install par un revendeur autoris Phoenix Gold La p riode de garantie limit e pour les produits re mis a neuf en usine expire apres quatre vingt dix 90 jours de la date d achat originale Cette garantie limit e n est valable que pour les achats effectu s aupr s de revendeurs autoris s Phoenix Gold aux Etats Unis et ne s applique qu l acheteur original de ce produit Voir le paragraphe ci dessous pour des renseignements concernant les achats effectu s dans d autres pays Cette garantie n est pas transferable de l acheteur
14. r too high or too low for proper operation Cycle power to reset this condition Check your source unit s fader control or the amplifier s Input Sensitivity Level This indicates that the amplifier is operating at a continually undesirable high internal temperature High operating temperature can be caused by inadequate ventilation Refer to the sub section titled LOCATION for better amplifier location High operating temperature can also be caused by an excessively low impedance load For instance below 2 ohms stereo or 4 ohms bridged Check for bad speakers or bad passive crossover components If all else fails try rewiring the entire system High operating temperature can be caused by an incorrect input sensitivity level refer to sub section titled INPUT SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT Check the amplifier s connection to the battery Check battery voltage If low recharge or replace battery Check all ground connections Reroute power cable from battery to source unit directly include fuse bypassing the battery terminal in the fuse box Check power connections to be sure they are clean Check the battery ground making sure the battery terminals and chassis ground are clean Run a ground wire from the source unit to the ground point of the amplifier and remove old source ground CAUTION Do not disconnect the Power Amplifier s ground when the system is on This could damage the amplifier Phoenix Gold www phoenixgold com PHOENIXGOLD
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