Owner's manual DC-series Sound Quality / Integration Amplifiers With Full On-Board Processing and Zapco DPN Before operating the unit, please read this manual throughly and retain it for future reference.
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Welcome to the World of Zapco Digital - 2012 For 2012: Zapco takes you to the next level with the new Zapco DC-Series amps, with more control more features and speaker level inputs the make integration of the DC amps with a factory stereo a breeze What's New for 2012 First, of course, the DSP-Z8 has 2 more output channels than its predecessor. This allows an active 4-way system to be set up, or an active 3-way main system with a rear fill.
Transformers Most of the transformers used in our products are hand-wound to ensure maximum quality. This provides a guarantee that current capability, efficiency, and radiated noise are all kept within our demanding parameters. Another critical aspect of the transformer is mounting; all transformers are securely mounted in their respective chassis. Transformers are massive, and if not securely mounted can cause failure among internal components due to vibration.
Welcome to the World of Zapco Digital - 2012 For 2012: Zapco takes you to the next level with the new Zapco DC-Series amps, with more control more features and speaker level inputs the make integration of the DC amps with a factory stereo a breeze What's New for 2012 First, of course, the DSP-Z8 has 2 more output channels than its predecessor. This allows an active 4-way system to be set up, or an active 3-way main system with a rear fill.
Addressing Components on the DPN ON The Digital Programming Network consists of 10 amplifier/DSP nodes numbered 0 through 9. NOTE: Turn all amps off before setting address switches Sw6 is not used, nor is Sw5 i 123456 Sw1 to Sw4 are engaged to address the network node of each device.
The Zapco Digital Programming Network All Zapco DC series amplifiers, and the ZAPCO DSP-Z8, stand-alone Digital Signal Processor incorporate Zapco’s exclusive Digital Programming Network™ (DPN). This network allows the user to program all amp functions using a PC The amps DSP can then be programmed to control Gain, Volume, Crossover, Equalization, and even Time Delay. More importantly, the system allows you to network all amps in your system so you can control up to 10 amplifiers from a single PC window.
Since the programming of the DSP-Z8 and the DC Series amplifiers are the same we will begin with the DSP-Z8 and how the programming works. Then we will review the DC Series amplifiers. DSP-Z8 : Six In / Eight Out Channel Digital Signal Processor Specifications THD: Analog < 0.0015 Digital < 0.0008 Sensitivity 0.
DSP-Z8 Connection Panel 5 1 2 3 6 4 7 Front Panel Connections 1) RCA Inputs- Six channels of input are available through RCA connectors*. 2) RCA Outputs-4 sets of RCA Connectors provide eight channels of output. 3) DIP Switch-Six position DIP switch is used to address the unit and assign a node on the Zapco Digital Programming Network. 4) USB Port- Like all Zapco DC products, the DSP-Z8 has a USB port to interface with a PC for all DSP programming functions.
Zapco Digital – Functions and Control The Zapco DSP-Z8 is a stand-alone eight channel Digital Signal Processor. It has all the DSP functions of the Reference Digital amps, but, as a stand-alone piece, it brings the world of Zapco Digital to any amplifier. The RCA inputs allow you to use the DSP-Z8 with any after market head unit, and two auxiliary inputs allow an extra input by either RCA or SPDIF Digital.
Zapco Digital Control Screen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 The PC Programming Screen The PC programming screen has 5 sections. They are (top to bottom) Channel Select, Function/Graph, Equalizer, Crossover, and Input/Delay. We will consider these sections individually and we think you will find the controls very user friendly. There are numerous drop-down menus at the arrow points in the DSP screen.
1) Channel Select The top section of the PC screen allows you to determine which available channels you will be programming. The number of options will be determined by the Zapco Digital item you are programming. The Zapco Digital Control will identify which unit you are programming and how many channels are available. You can adjust the channels individually, or in stereo pairs as required. Simply move the mouse to your choice and click it on.
8) Output After the sensitivity has been set at optimum for all channels you can control the maximum system volume with the Main output control and balance the channels by attenuating the output of the louder channels to bring all channels into correct acoustic balance with the individual channel output levels.. 9) Signal Delay: Time delay allows you to adjust the arrival time of each speaker's output by delaying the closer speakers.
Read, Use, and Enjoy Yes, please read this manual thoroughly. We wrote it to help ensure that you get the most from your investment in your Zapco amplifier. If you find, after reading the manual, that you still have questions please feel free to give us a call at 1(800)47-FORCE, or, drop us a note at www.zapco.com Power and Wire Gauge The wire you use for the power and ground connections of your amplifier are absolutely critical. The plain simple fact is that it takes power to deliver power.
Keep the amplifier out of the engine compartment and other locations that may cause excessive heat or moisture. Make sure your ground point is at the frame or a chassis point with direct frame contact. Note: the "quiet metal" on many new cars make body panels very bad ground points, so always try to use the frame.
FEATURES DC-352 / DC-752 2-Channel Amps On-board, full function DSP Bridgeable Intelligent rail voltage control Stable into 4 ohms bridged or 2 ohms stereo load USB input for PC control Signal input RCA connectors Optional digital programming network Ducted flow cooling Heavy-Duty, high-current, insulated terminal blocks Space saving flush wiring connections Three-channel capable Gate drive boost circuit High-current biolar outputs Optically isolated MOSFET power supply Quality ZAPCO construction DC-364 /
FEATURES DC-656 6-Channel Amp On-board, full function DSP Bridgeable Intelligent rail voltage control Stable into 4 ohms bridged or 2 ohms stereo load USB input for PC control Signal input RCA connectors Optional digital programming network Ducted flow cooling Heavy-Duty, high-current, insulated terminal blocks Space saving flush wiring connections Tree-channel capable Gate drive boost circuit High-current biolar outputs Optically isolated MOSFET power supply Quality ZAPCO construction ZAPCO DIGITAL PROGRA
CONNECTION DC-352 / DC-752 INPUT CH2 PC CONTROL I/O DATA ON ADDRESS 1 2 3 4 5 6 INPUT LOW HI LOW-Z INPUT CLIP HI LOW POWER PROTECT CH1 LOW Z indicator LOW Z switch Input clip indicator HI / LOW switch ZAPCO digital programming network ports See page 3 HEAD UNIT DC-364 / DC-1004 INPUT INPUT CH2 CH4 PC CONTROL I/O DATA ON ADDRESS 1 2 3 4 5 6 INPUT LOW HI LOW-Z INPUT CLIP CH1 HI LOW POWER PROTECT CH3 LOW Z indicator LOW Z switch Input clip indicator HI / LOW switch ZAPCO digital p
CONNECTION DC-501 / DC-1101 INPUT CH2 PC CONTROL I/O DATA ON ADDRESS 1 2 3 4 5 6 INPUT LOW HI LOW-Z INPUT CLIP HI LOW POWER PROTECT CH1 LOW Z indicator LOW Z switch Input clip indicator HI / LOW switch ZAPCO digital programming network ports See page 3 HEAD UNIT DC-656 INPUT INPUT INPUT CH2 CH4 CH6 PC CONTROL I/O DATA ON ADDRESS 1 2 3 4 5 6 INPUT LOW HI LOW-Z INPUT CLIP CH1 CH3 HI LOW POWER PROTECT CH5 LOW Z indicator LOW Z switch Input clip indicator ZAPCO digital programming
POWER CONNECTION DC-352/DC-752/DC-364/DC-1004/DC-501/DC-1101/DC-656 FUSE +12V TURN ON GND GROUND to REMOTE Turn-on from HEAD UNIT GROUND BATTERY HEAD UNIT +12V Power Connect the +12V terminal of the amplifier to the + terminal of the battery using the same diameters the ground cable, making sure you install in-line fuse holder, approximately 300 or 400 mm. From the + terminal of battery, making sure that there is no fuse in the battery holder.
SPEAKER CONNECTION DC-352 / DC-752 1 Channel Bridged BRIDGE CH1 CH2 CH1 SUB or FULL RANGE CH1 CLIP CH2 CLIP Speaker Impedance 4~8 ohms 2 Channel Stereo BRIDGE CH1 CH2 CH2 CH1 CLIP CH2 CLIP Speaker Impedance 2~8 ohms CH1 3 Channel Tri Mode BRIDGE CH1 CH2 CH2 CH1 CLIP CH2 CLIP Speaker Impedance 4~8 ohms CH1 CH3-MONO SUBWOOFER -22- Speaker Impedance 4~8 ohms
SPEAKER CONNECTION DC-364 / DC-1004 2 Channel Bridged CH1 SUB or FULL RANGE BRIDGE CH1 BRIDGE CH2 CH1 CLIP CH3 CH2 CLIP CH4 CH3 CLIP Speaker Impedance 4~8 ohms CH4 CLIP CH2 SUB or FULL RANGE 4 Channel Stereo CH2 CH1 BRIDGE CH1 BRIDGE CH2 CH1 CLIP CH3 CH2 CLIP CH4 CH3 CLIP Speaker Impedance 2~8 ohms CH4 CLIP CH3 CH4 CH5-MONO SUBWOOFER 6 Channel Tri Mode CH2 BRIDGE CH1 CH1 CLIP CH1 BRIDGE CH2 CH3 CH2 CLIP CH3 CLIP CH4 Speaker Impedance 4~8 ohms CH4 CLIP CH3 CH4 -23- CH6-MON
SPEAKER CONNECTION DC-501 / DC-1101 SPEAKER CLIP MONO SUBWOOFER -24-
SPEAKER CONNECTION DC-656 Speaker Impedance 4~8 ohms 3 Channel Mode BRIDGE BRIDGE CH1 CH3 CH2 CH1 CLIP BRIDGE CH4 CH2 CH3 CLIP CLIP CH5 CH4 CLIP CH6 CH5 CLIP CH6 CLIP Full-Range SUBWOOFER Full-Range 5 Channel Stereo BRIDGE BRIDGE CH1 CH1 CLIP CH3 CH2 CH2 CH3 CLIP CLIP BRIDGE CH4 CH5 CH4 CLIP CH6 CH5 CLIP CH6 CLIP SUBWOOFER Speaker Impedance 4~8 ohms CH4 CH3 Speaker Impedance 2~8 ohms CH2 CH1 -25-
SPEAKER CONNECTION DC-656 6 Channel Mode BRIDGE BRIDGE CH1 CH1 CLIP CH3 CH2 CH2 CH3 CLIP CLIP BRIDGE CH4 CH5 CH4 CLIP CH6 CH5 CLIP CH6 CLIP CH6 Speaker Impedance 2~8 ohms CH5 CH4 Speaker Impedance 2~8 ohms CH3 CH2 Speaker Impedance 2~8 ohms CH1 -26-
SPECIFICATIONS DC-352 DC-752 Rated power output -RMS power, 4 ohms stereo ------- 100W x 2CH 200W x 2CH -RMS power, 2 ohms stereo ------- 200W x 2CH 370W x 2CH -RMS power, 8 ohms bridged ------ - - -RMS power, 4 ohms bridged ------418W x 1CH Signal to Noise Ratio ------------------>96dB 780W x 1CH >90dB Frequency Response ------------------ 20Hz ~ 20KHz (+/-0.25dB) 20Hz ~ 20KHz (+/-0.5dB) THD@RMS Watts ---------------------- 0.06% 0.
SPECIFICATIONS DC-501 DC-1101 Rated power output -RMS power, 4 ohms mono ------- 350W x 1CH 800W x 1CH -RMS power, 2 ohms momo ------- 500W x 1CH 1200W x 1CH Signal to Noise Ratio ------------------>85dB >95dB Frequency Response ------------------ 20Hz ~ 20KHz (+/-0.5dB) 20Hz ~ 20KHz (+/-0.5dB) THD@RMS Watts ---------------------- 0.013% 0.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE This power amplifier has protection features to prevent most forms of damage. If the unit senses excessive heat, short circuited speakers or overload, the protection indicators will be lit and the system will be turned off. Prior to checking the wiring for any fault, you should turn all level controls down and turn off power. If the amplifier shuts down due to excessive heat, the protection indicators will not be lit: simply allow the amplifier to cool down.
Technical Assistance Should you experience a problem with your DSP6-SL or DRC-SL, please contact the dealer that sold you this product. If your dealer is unable to solve your problem, you may contact the factory service department directly. Phone: (209) 577-4268 Monday - Friday, 8AM - 5PM Pacific Standard Time FAX: (209) 577-8548 Also, check our web page, www.zapco.com, for tips. You can also e-mail for technical help directly from our web page.
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ARPA of America Corporation 3037 E Palm Ave Suite 102 Manteca, CA 95337 Phone: (800) 47-Force The Zapco DC-Series is a joint venture of ARPA of America and ARPA Italy and manufactured in Korea
