Contents Mission Statement....................................................................2 Warnings................................................................................... 4 Wire Size....................................................................................5 Installation Guidelines............................................................. 6 i-FORCE Inputs.................................................................9 Bass Boost Control.........................................
Mission Statement ZAPCO IS DEDICATED TO THE PURSUIT OF AUDIO FIDELITY. Our passion, our “Driving Force” is to design and manufacture car audio products of unsurpassed quality, to provide unparalleled support and service for these products and to conduct business in a manner that will enhance the quality of life for all involved. There is absolutely no substitute for experience; that is a simple fact of life.
The Quest For over 30 years, Zapco has been building a reputation that is the envy of the industry. It is a reputation for sound quality, engineering integrity, and product reliability. This reputation has spread throughout the world. And now, wherever you find audio equipment, the person who wants the best in 12-volt audio products knows that Zapco is the only name you need. In today’s market, however, price often becomes as important as any other quality.
Warnings Zapco highly recommends that a fuse or circuit breaker be placed within 18" of the battery. Although products have adequate internal protection, it is possible that a pinched power wire between the component and the battery may result in a fire. The protection device should be placed where it can be accessed easily and all wiring should be routed safely and correctly according to the following guidelines: Do not run wiring close to hot or spinning objects.
Wire Size Most people understand the importance of a clean signal source for good sound reproduction. But, what about your 12 volt power source? It’s often surprising how many people (even professional car sound people) will obsess about signal wire but routinely provide the amp only a fraction of the current it needs to do its job. The most common wire gauge used in car audio is 10-gauge. The most common location for amplifiers is in the trunk. Take a look at the chart below.
Installation Guidelines Mounting your i-Force Amplifier is easy. Keep in mind the following guidelines: • The amplifier may be mounted in any direction, on wood, metal or carpet. • The metal case of the amplifier may be grounded or left isolated. • The amplifier requires adequate ventilation. Position the amplifier with sufficient surrounding area for proper cooling. • Keep top and vents clear for proper internal cooling.
i-FORCE Controls Remove the Zapco name badge in the center of your i-Force amplifier to reveal the system controls. Below are the layouts for the 2 channel and 4 channel and Mono i-Force amps.
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i-FORCE Inputs To provide maximum versatility, i-Force amplifiers provide both RCA and SymbiLink™ inputs. They also provide Balanced High Level inputs that can hook directly to your speaker outputs of your factory system. Below are the wire codes for the Balanced High Level input plugs.
Bass Boost Control To provide more of the control you want with your system, we have developed a unique wired remote gain control for i-FORCE amplifiers. The i-Force remote is included with every i-Force amplifier and is activated whenever the crossover is switched to low pass mode. The upper limit of volume, for the remote, is controlled by the gain control on the amp itself.
i-FORCE i-250 • • • • • • • • 300 watts Total Music Power 2 Channel Stereo Amplifier / Bridgeable / 3 Channel Capable RCA Inputs, SymbiLink™ inputs, or Speaker Level Inputs Remote Level Control with Wired Remote Top Mount System Controls for Easy Access.
i-250 Hookup Power End Signal End 12
i-250 Specifications Output Power Rating Stereo Output 4 ohm @ 14.4V (0.05%) Stereo Output 2 ohm @ 14.4V (0.05%) Bridged Output 4 ohm @ 14.4V (0.05%) Power 2 x 75W 2 x 125W 1 x 250W Channel separation (Full Rated Power) THD Distortion with 22k Filter Frequency Response (-3dB) S/N Ratio (A-Weighted) Input Gain Control Low Level Input High Level Input Input Impedance > 50dB 0.
i-FORCE i-2100 • • • • • • • • 500 watts Total Music Power 2 Channel Stereo Amplifier / Bridgeable / 3 Channel Capable RCA Inputs, SymbiLink™ inputs, or Speaker Level Inputs Remote Bass Level Control with Wired Remote Top Mount System Controls for Easy Access.
i-2100 Hookup Power End Signal End 15
i-2100 Specifications Output Power Rating Stereo Output 4 ohm @ 14.4V (0.05%) Stereo Output 2 ohm @ 14.4V (0.05%) Bridged Output 4 ohm @ 14.4V (0.05%) Power 2 x 125W 2 x 200W 1 x 400W Channel separation (Full Rated Power) THD Distortion with 22k Filter Frequency Response (-3dB) S/N Ratio (A-Weighted) Input Gain Control Low Level Input High Level Input Input Impedance > 50dB 0.
i-FORCE i-450 • • • • • • • • 500 watts Total Music Power 4 Channel Stereo Amplifier / Bridgeable / 2 or 3 Channel Capable RCA Inputs, SymbiLink™ inputs, or Speaker Level Inputs Remote Bass Level Control with Wired Remote for Rear Channels Top Mount System Controls for Easy Access.
i-450 Hookup Power End Signal End 18
i-450 Specifications Output Power Rating Stereo Output 4 ohm @ 14.4V (0.05%) Stereo Output 2 ohm @ 14.4V (0.05%) Bridged Output 4 ohm @ 14.4V (0.05%) Power 4 x 75W 4 x 125W 2 x 250W Channel separation (Full Rated Power) THD Distortion with 22k Filter Frequency Response (-3dB) S/N Ratio (A-Weighted) Input Gain Control Low Level Input High Level Input Input Impedance > 50dB 0.
i-FORCE i-4100 • • • • • • • • 1000 watts Total Music Power 4 Channel Stereo Amplifier / Bridgeable / 2 or 3 Channel Capable RCA Inputs, SymbiLink™ inputs, or Speaker Level Inputs Remote Bass Level Control with Wired Remote for Rear Channels Top Mount System Controls for Easy Access.
i-4100 Hookup Power End Signal End 21
i-4100 Specifications Output Power Rating Stereo Output 4 ohm @ 14.4V (0.05%) Stereo Output 2 ohm @ 14.4V (0.05%) Bridged Output 4 ohm @ 14.4V (0.05%) Power 4 x 100W 4 x 150W 2 x 300W Channel separation (Full Rated Power) THD Distortion with 22k Filter Frequency Response (-3dB) S/N Ratio (A-Weighted) Input Gain Control Low Level Input High Level Input Input Impedance > 50dB 0.
i-FORCE i-5100 • • • • • • • • 1500 watts Total Music Power 7 Channel Stereo Amplifier / Bridgeable / 4,5,or 7 Channel Capable RCA Inputs, SymbiLink™ inputs, or Speaker Level Inputs Remote Bass Level Control with Wired Remote for Rear Channels Top Mount System Controls for Easy Access.
i-5100 Hookup Power End Signal End 24
i-5100 Specifications Output Power Rating Stereo Output 4 ohm @ 14.4V (0.05%) Stereo Output 2 ohm @ 14.4V (0.05%) Bridged Output 4 ohm @ 14.4V (0.05%) Power 4 x 50 / 2 x 25 / 1 x 400 W 4 x 80 / 2 x 35 / 1 x 600 W 2 x 175 / 1 x 78 / 1 x 600 W Channel separation (Full Rated Power) THD Distortion with 22k Filter Frequency Response (-3dB) S/N Ratio (A-Weighted) Input Gain Control Low Level Input High Level Input Input Impedance > 50dB 0.
i-600 • • • • • • • • • 750 watts Total Music Power Single Channel Class D Amplifier RCA Inputs, SymbiLink™ inputs, or Speaker Level Inputs Remote Bass Level Control with Wired Remote Top Mount System Controls for Easy Access.
i-600 Hookup Power End Signal End 27
i-600 Specifications Output Power Rating Mono Output 4 ohm @ 14.4V (3.0%) Mono Output 2 ohm @ 14.4V (3.0%) Power 1 x 430W 1 x 610W THD Distortion with 22k Filter Frequency Response (-3dB) S/N Ratio (A-Weighted) Input Gain Control Low Level Input High Level Input Input Impedance < 1.5% 10 - 230Hz > 85dB 150mV — 4V 450mV — 12V 20kΩ Features Battery Voltage Range for Operating LED Indicator Protection (Short, Thermal, Overcurrent) Crossover Crossover Slope Bass EQ at FULL/LP at 45Hz 10.
i-FORCE i-1200 • • • • • • • • • 1200 watts Total Music Power Single Channel Class D Amplifier RCA Inputs, SymbiLink™ inputs, or Speaker Level Inputs Remote Bass Level Control with Wired Remote Top Mount System Controls for Easy Access.
i-1200 Hookup Power End Signal End 30
i-1200 Specifications Output Power Rating Mono Output 4 ohm @ 14.4V (0.1%) Mono Output 2 ohm @ 14.4V (0.1%) Power 1 x 980W 1 x 1200W THD Distortion with 22k Filter Frequency Response (-3dB) S/N Ratio (A-Weighted) Input Gain Control Low Level Input High Level Input Input Impedance < 0.
Speaker Wiring To properly connect your system, it is critical that you understand the load your speakers will put on the amplifier. To this end you should know how your hookup affects the load. You can hook multiple speakers to a single output in three ways. The first is a Series Circuit. A Series Circuit adds the loads together. The second is a Parallel Circuit. A Parallel Circuit reduces the load.
Even Numbers of speakers can be connected in series parallel circuits to achieve the correct load for your amplifier. Example: The above drawing shows four 4-ohm loads. In series you would have 16 ohms. This high impedance would reduce effective amp power. In parallel they would create a 1-ohm load, and seriously damage your amplifier. Solution: The top pair is wired in series to make an 8-ohm load. The bottom pair is also wired to 8 ohms.
Speaker Impedance Table Speaker Impedance 2 Ohms 2 Ohms 2 Ohms 2 Ohms 2 Ohms 2 Ohms 4 Ohms 4 Ohms 4 Ohms 4 Ohms 4 Ohms 4 Ohms 4 Ohms 4 Ohms 8 Ohms 8 Ohms 8 Ohms 8 Ohms 8 Ohms 8 Ohms # of Speakers How Connected 1 2 2 3 4 4 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 4 1 2 2 3 4 4 Series Parallel Series Series Series/ Parallel Series Parallel Series Parallel Series Parallel Series/ Parallel Series Parallel Parallel Parallel Series/ Parallel 34 Overall Impedance 2 Ohms 4 Ohms 1 Ohm 6 Ohms 8 Ohms 2 Ohms 4 Ohms 8 Ohms 2 Ohms 12 Ohms 1.
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Technical Assistance Should you experience a problem with your i-Force amplifier, 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 Time FAX: (209) 577-8548 Also, check our web page, www.zapco.com, for tips. You can also e-mail technical help directly from our web page or engineer@zapco.com.
