ALPHASONIK R Owner's Manual HIGH CURRENT POWER AMPLIFIERS PMA600HCE / PMA640HCE / PMA1000HCE
ALPHASONIK WAS FOUNDED IN 1976 WITH ONE MISSION, TO BRING STATE OF THE ART PERFORMANCE TO THE CAR AUDIO ENTHUSIAST. In those early years we pioneered such ground-breaking technologies as amplifier fan cooling and high voltage signal transfer which remain a benchmark in high-end audio. Today, the new Alphasonik is committed to pushing the envelope with regard to technology, quality and value.
Introduction.................................................................................3 Features and Specifications.....................................................4-5 Controls & Funtions.................................................................6-9 Planning & Mounting Your System............................................10 Wiring Diagrams..................................................................11-13 Adjusting & Tuning..............................................................
I N T R O D U C T I O N Thank you for purchasing this Alphasonik product. Alphasonik products are specifically engineered and designed for the mobile audio environment. This manual contains important information about installation, set-up procedures and integrating your new Alphasonik product into your vehicle. With proper care and installation, your new product will provide you with many years of high performance listening enjoyment.
High Current Power Amplifier 1 Ohm Mono (PMA 600HCE / 640HCE / 1000HCE) Hour Meter Cooling Fan Remote Control For Digital Voltmeter Beveled Clear Acrylic Protective Cover Tiffany-Style Input and Output RCA Jacks F E A T U R E S A N D S P E C I F I C A T I O N S Heavy-Duty Heat Sink High Speed Switching Power Supply Double Sided Glass Epoxy Circuit Board 4-Way Protection Circuitry: Thermal, short Circuit,Overload and DC Offset On Board Hook -Up Terminals 4
MODEL: Power /4 Ohms Power /2 Ohms Power /1 Ohm (Stereo) Power /1 Ohm (Mono) Signal to Noise Ratio Damping Factor Input Sensitivity Input Impedance Power Fuse (Recommended) Dimensions Length: Height: Width: Selectable ON/OFF Crossover-Fully Variable 50Hz-250Hz 50Hz-250Hz 50Hz-250Hz 50Hz-250Hz 50Hz-250Hz 50Hz-250Hz 20Hz - 60Hz 20Hz - 60Hz 20Hz - 60Hz 0~+18dB 0~+18dB 0~+18dB 24dB 24dB 24dB 19 3/4" 2 5/8" 9" 200mV-8V 10KOhms 150 Amp PMA600HCE 300 X 2 550 X 2 900 X 2 1800 X 1 26" 2 5/8" 9" 200mV-8V 10KOhm
C O N T R O L S & F U N C T I O N S BASS LEVEL DVM PMA600HCE / PMA640HCE / PMA1000HCE 6
7 BASS LEVEL DVM 50Hz 150Hz CH 1 / 2 CH 3 / 4 C O N T R O L S & F U N C T I O N S PMA640HCE
1. Speaker Terminals: These nickel plated connectors can accept from 10 to 8 gauge wire. Be careful to observe proper polarity when connecting the cables. 2. To avoid unwanted ignition noise caused by ground loops, it is essential that the amplifier be grounded to a clean, bare, metal surface of the vehicle’s chassis. The nickel plated connector can accept from 4 to 2 gauge wire Note: THE GROUND WIRE SHOULD NOT BE EXTENDED MORE THAN 3’ 6” (1 METER). 3.
C O N T R O L S & F U N C T I O N S 9. Variable Low-Pass filter (50Hz – 250Hz): For use as a dedicated subwoofer channel, set filter switch to “LPF”. Adjust variable crossover frequency with control as desired. The amplifier input circuit filters out everything above 50Hz… ..250Hz (dependent on the adjustment of the frequency control), so only the deepest bass notes are amplified. 10. Variable High-Pass Filter (50Hz – 250Hz): For use as a dedicated mid high range channel, set filter switch to “HPF”.
Planning Your System Before beginning the installation, consider the following: A. If you plan to expand your system by adding other components sometimes in the future, ensure that adequate is left, and cooling requirements are met. B. Are your components matched? The peak power rating of your speakers must be equal or greater than the amplifier’s. They also must be 2-8 ohms impedance (This information is normally printed on the speaker magnet). C.
W I R I N G D I A G R A M S PMA600HCE / PMA1000HCE MONO MODE BRIDGED STEREO MODE TRI MODE 11
PMA640HCE 2 CHANNEL MODE W I R I N G D I A G R A M S 3 CHANNEL MODE 4 CHANNEL MODE 12
W I R I N G D I A G R A M S 13 PMA640HCE 6 CHANNEL MODE
Turning On The Amplifier The amplifier automatically turns on a few seconds after you turn vehicle’s ignition switch to ACC ON or turn on your auto sound system, depending upon how you wired the system. The POWER indicator on the top of the amplifier illuminates when the amplifier is on. Important: Your amplifier requires 90 amps or more of power from your vehicle’s battery during operation.
T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G SYMPTOMS NO SOUND CHECK Is the power LED illuminator? (NO) Check for speakers short or Is the Diagnostic LED amplifier overheating illuminated? (YES) AMP. NOT SWITCHING No power to power ON wire NO SOUND CHANNEL IN ONE AMP.
Investigate the layout of your vehicle thoroughly before drilling or cutting. Take care when you work near the gas tank, gas lines, hydraulic lines, electrical components and electrical wiring. Do not use the equipment unmounted. Attach this system securely to prevent damage, particularly in the event of an accident or aggressive driving. Do not mount the system so that wire connections are unprotected or are subjected to pinching or damage from nearby objects.
W A R R A N T Y Alphasonik, Inc. warrants this product against all defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase provided it was purchased from an Authorized Alphasonik, Inc. Dealer. Alphasonik, Inc. will extend this standard one-year warranty to a period of two (2) years from the date of original purchase provided your products were purchased from and installed by an Authorized Alphasonik, Inc. Dealer. (See “Installed Warranty” below.
7. This warranty is not transferable and protects the original purchaser provided they reside and made their purchase in the United States. International consumers may contact their local retailer or distributor for warranty information. 8. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, SHALL HAVE NO GREATER DURATION THAN THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL ALPHASONIK INC.
Alphasonik Inc. 7050 Village Drive Bldg G Buena Park CA 90621 TEL: (714)670-8950 FAX: (714)670-8959 www.alphasonikinc.
