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Page 2: Table Of Contents
2 CHANNEL CONTROLS ................ 17 POWER ENDPLATE CONTROLS............19 12V HOOKUP ................... 19 C2K 2.0X POWER VS. DISTORTION AND SPECIFICATIONS..... 20 C2K 3.0X POWER VS. DISTORTION AND SPECIFICATIONS..... 22 C2K 6.0X POWER VS. DISTORTION AND SPECIFICATIONS..... 24 C2K CROSSOVER RESPONSE ............. 26 THE COMPETITION 2000 4 CHANNEL AMPS........ - Page 3 CONTROL PLATE FEATURES ............... 41 POWER ENDPLATE HOOKUPS ............. 43 DISPLAY AND CONTROL ............... 44 COLD BOOT BUTTON................44 C2K 9.0XD POWER VS. DISTORTION AND SPECIFICATIONS ..45 9.0XD NOTES ................... 47 9.0XD NOTES ................... 48 SYSTEM DIAGRAMS................49 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ..............69...
- Page 4 Knowledge from doing There is absolutely no substitute for experience; that is a simple fact of life. Another simple fact is that ZAPCO has, for over twenty-five years, been the leader in defining quality standards for the car audio industry.
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Page 5: C2K Introduction
They have actually improved the sonic performance of the competition series. In one of the many rave reviews of ZAPCO products last year, one writer stated that ZAPCO’s circuit design and construction quality were “head and shoulders” above the competition. We can only imagine what they’ll be saying this year. -
Page 6: Customizing Your Competition 2000 Series Amplifier
“Formica”, or laminate, or by any of a number of custom metal finishes available from ZAPCO. Check with your dealer to see the various finishes available from ZAPCO and any custom finishes he might offer individually. -
Page 7: Made In America
These companies let their reputation stand or fall on the quality of what they produce. At ARPA of America, we conceive, design, and engineer every Zapco product we sell and we demand strict adherence to our bill of materials from everyone who builds products for us. If you make a quality product you don’t have to trick people into buying it with... -
Page 8: Our Dedication To Sonic Purity Requires The Highest Of
Resistors All resistors (other than power resistors) are 1% precision, low noise metal film. This is a key reason why ZAPCO products have the industries’ best noise specifications, and why you won’t see as much fluctuation in our test certificates as you will in others. Precision resistors also reduce distortion and improve channel matching. - Page 9 They each have advantages and disadvantages and there is no, one, best type. Limiting yourself to one type of power supply limits your amplifier design components. ZAPCO uses both types of supplies depending on the intended use of each amp, as well as expected current...
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Page 10: Symbilink™ Balanced System
By no means is this an ideal situation. Thankfully, ZAPCO has found the solution. SymbiLink™ components convert a standard unbalanced audio signal into the fully balanced domain usually reserved for expensive professional audio equipment found in recording studios or at your local concert venue. -
Page 11: Specifications You Can Hear
(THD) that can’t be heard in most modern, high end amps becomes the only meaningful specification manufacturers seem to publish. THD is only one of a number of specs that make ZAPCO amps sound better than the others, and, of the four prime specs, it is probably the least obvious in normal use. -
Page 12: A Word About "Weighted" Specifications
You should hear it the same way. • Results: To assure that no ZAPCO product ever fails to meet our standards, we must build them all to exceed these standards by comfortable margins. Our superior design and construction give our amps advantages that go beyond power output and show a sound quality difference you will hear the moment you turn on your system. -
Page 13: Warnings
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... -
Page 14: Installation Guidelines
Installation Guidelines Mounting your Competition 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. •... -
Page 15: Competition 2000 Key Features
Gate Drive Boost maximizes power supply efficiency and improves overall performance • Load stability to one ohm on two channel models set to stereo mode • Quality ZAPCO construction • Designed and manufactured in the USA • Three year warranty (Dealer Installed) -
Page 16: The Competition 2000 Two Channel Amps
4 ohm load. So we felt it only appropriate that the C2K series should develop its power in the range where you can realize the potential of it’s... -
Page 18: Channel Controls
12. Amp Gain: This should always be in the full off position and is used only to balance multi-amp systems. (Feel free to contact ZAPCO for instructions). 13. Identical to 6, but for the amps internal crossover. -
Page 20: Power Endplate Controls
C2K amps to lengthen their turn-on delay. This will eliminate any dangerous turn-on pops. 3. RSD Port: All C2K amps will support a remote mount status display to provide a visual check on amp functions. -
Page 21: C2K 2.0X Power Vs. Distortion And Specifications
C2K 2.0X Power VS. Distortion and Specifications... - Page 22 Specifications for C2K 2.0X Power per channel - stereo T.H.D. +N @ 1 kHz <.02% 125 watts x 2 @ 4Ω Power - Mono <.017% 400 watts x 1 @ 4Ω Frequency Response 20Hz - 20kHz +0db -.35db S/N Ratio >100dB...
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Page 23: C2K 3.0X Power Vs. Distortion And Specifications
C2K 3.0X Power VS. Distortion and Specifications... - Page 24 Specifications for C2K 3.0X Power per channel - stereo T.H.D. +N @ 1 kHz <.009% 150 watts x 2 @ 4Ω Power - Mono <.007% 600 watts x 1 @ 4Ω Frequency Response 20Hz - 20kHz +0db -.35db S/N Ratio >100dB...
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Page 25: C2K 6.0X Power Vs. Distortion And Specifications
C2K 6.0X Power VS. Distortion and Specifications... - Page 26 Specifications for C2K 6.0X Power per channel - stereo T.H.D. +N @ 1 kHz <.014% 250 watts x 2 @ 4Ω Power - Mono <.008% 850 watts x 1 @ 4Ω Frequency Response 20Hz - 20kHz +0db -.32db S/N Ratio >100dB...
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Page 27: C2K Crossover Response
C2K Crossover Response... -
Page 28: The Competition 2000 4 Channel Amps
The Competition 2000 4 Channel Amps To accompany the two channel C2K amps, we offer the 4 channel versions, the C2K 2.5X and the 4.0X. In addition to all the standard C2K features, we have made some changes to greatly increase the value of our four channel amps. -
Page 30: Channel Controls
13. Front and Rear Amp Gains: These should always be in the full off position and are used only to balance multi-amp systems. (Feel free to contact ZAPCO for balancing instructions). 14. Identical to 7, but are for the front amps crossover. -
Page 32: Power Endplate Controls
C2K amps to lengthen their turn-on delay. This will eliminate any dangerous turn-on pops. 3. RSD Port: All C2K amps will support a remote mount status display to provide a visual check on amp functions. -
Page 33: C2K 2.5X Power Vs. Distortion And Specifications
C2K 2.5X Power VS. Distortion and Specifications... - Page 34 Specifications for C2K 2.5X Power per channel - stereo T.H.D. +N @ 1 kHz <.015% 75 watts x 4 @ 4Ω Power - Mono <.01% 230 watts x 2 @ 4Ω Frequency Response 20Hz - 20kHz +0db -.33db S/N Ratio >85dB...
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Page 35: C2K 4.0X Power Vs. Distortion And Specifications
C2K 4.0X Power VS. Distortion and Specifications... - Page 36 Specifications for C2K 4.0X Power per channel - stereo T.H.D. +N @ 1 kHz <.035% 100 watts x 4 @ 4Ω Power - Mono <.017% 200 watts x 2 @ 8Ω Frequency Response 20Hz - 20kHz +0db -.23db S/N Ratio >90dB...
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Page 37: Cumulative Error
From ZAPCO’s perspective, the idea that .1% THD, inaudible in and of itself, is good enough, is unthinkable! If .002% THD is possible it is the obligation of the manufacturer to do all that is feasible to attain that maximum level of performance. -
Page 38: Class D For The Audiophile
Welcome to ZAPCO’s world! Where dreams of Class D power, and full range sound quality come true. The ZAPCO C2K 9.0XD is the ultimate car audio amp in so many ways. The first, of course is power. With over 2000 watts RMS into either 2 Ohms or 4 Ohms, and a chassis only 18”... -
Page 39: Class D Amplifier Warnings
WARNING!! THIS AMPLIFIER IS AN EXTREMELY HIGH CURRENT DEVICE AND MUST BE PROPERLY FUSED. ZAPCO Recommends a 175 amp fuse at the amp, and, a 200 amp fuse at the battery. To avoid putting yourself and your vehicle at risk, this product should be installed by a qualified professional only. -
Page 40: Manual For Safe Sound
In the final section, we will explain some optional pieces you can get for the C2K 9.0XD and talk about some of the things you can do with the 9.0XD’s D.C.S. digital microprocessor system. Thank you, and enjoy your amplifier. -
Page 42: Control Plate Features
Control Plate Features 1. Mode select: Assigns the function of the adjustment knob as needed. 2. Adjust Knob: Multi- function knob for set-up adjustments on 9.0XD. 3. LED bank: LEDs indicate function of adjustment knob and the levels within each function. 4. -
Page 44: Power Endplate Hookups
Power Endplate Hookups 1. 12 volt Negative, or Ground, Connection 2. 12 volt Positive, Power Connection 3. Switched Power plug Power Connection: The main power wire for this amplifier should be a 2- gauge wire from the car battery as a minimum. For long runs we highly recommend a 0-gauge wire. -
Page 45: Display And Control
Display and Control To go with the most advanced amp around, ZAPCO has developed the most advanced display around. The XD-VFD is an in-dash mountable, vacuum florescent display, which allows you to monitor temperature, battery voltage, amplifier rail voltage, and power output. It also gives you a readout of your volume, pre- clip, and turn-on delay settings, plus, adding a “soft mute”... -
Page 46: C2K 9.0Xd Power Vs. Distortion And Specifications
C2K 9.0XD Power VS. Distortion and Specifications... - Page 47 Specifications for C2K 9.0XD Power per channel - stereo T.H.D. +N @ 1 kHz <.05% 300 watts x 2 @ 4Ω <.2% 1000 watts x 2 @ 2Ω Power - Mono <.07% 600 watts x 1 @ 8Ω Frequency Response 20Hz - 20kHz +0db -.23db...
- Page 48 Start Up and Adjustments Please Note! When you turn on the C2K 9.0XD, the adjustment LED’s will light up to display the last adjustment made, regardless of the position of the selector switch. Therefore, when making or verifying settings you must make a minor adjustment to each setting so the microprocessor will set the LED’s to display that particular setting.
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Page 49: Xd Notes
9.0XD Notes The 9.0XD protection circuit will engage itself three times and will then lock itself up. This is so you will know there is a problem. Before pulling a “dead” 9.0XD from a car, always use the cold boot button or remove the main 12 volt connection and then reattach to reset the amp. -
Page 50: System Diagrams
System Diagrams For Two Channel Amps: 1. Basic Full Range System 2. Two Amp System with Sub 3. Two Way System with Sub Amp and Processor 4. Three Amp three way with Bandpass 5. Three Amp with Processor (Crossovers at 12 and 18 dB) 6. -
Page 70: Technical Assistance
Once we issue you an RMA, please write it in a highly visible area on the package. ZAPCO will not accept any packages that do not have a valid RMA number clearly marked on the outside of the package.
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