zapco Z-150.2 AP Owner's Manual

zapco Z-150.2 AP Owner's Manual

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Z-AP SERIES
Owner's Manual
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Before operating the unit, please read this manual throughly and retain it for future reference.

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  • Page 1 Z-AP SERIES Owner’s Manual Before operating the unit, please read this manual throughly and retain it for future reference.
  • Page 2 (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 forty years, been the leader in defining quality standards for the car audio industry.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Wire size ................................9 Mounting your Z-Series AP amplifier ......................10 Inputs and Controls ..............................11 Z-150.2 AP / Z-400.2 AP Input Ends ...................... 11 Z-150.4 AP Input Ends ..........................12 Z-150.6 AP Input Ends ..........................13 Speaker Wiring of the AP Amplifiers ....................... 14 Z-150.2 AP / Z-400.2 AP Speaker Wiring .....................
  • Page 5: The Z-Series Ap Of Audiophile Amplifiers

    The only difference is the power supply. If you really want to hear what your home speakers can do, get a AC~DC power supply and a Zapco Z-Series AP amplifier. Then you’ll know why your car system can sound better than your home system.
  • Page 6: Highlights And Technical Specifications

    • 250 watts/Ch. 2Ω (670 watts, Z-400.2 AP) • Frequency Response 15Hz to 30KHz ±1dB • Dimensions in mm: Z-150.2 AP > 190(W) x 62(H) x 301(L) - Overall 328(L) Z-400.2 AP > 190(W) x 62(H) x 482(L) - Overall 518(L) Z-150.4 AP >...
  • Page 7 For the most esigent audiophiles we provide a limited Zapco proprietary RCA connectors with extra heavy number of amplifiers in which is possible to change plating soldered directly on the PCB. the Operationals according to the client's different...
  • Page 9: Before You Start Your Installation

    Before you start your installation ZAPCO highly recommends that a fuse or circuit breaker be placed within 18" of the battery. Although you will add a fuse or fuse block near the amplifier it is still a possibility that a pinched power wire between the component fuse and the battery could result in a short, or even a fire.
  • Page 10: Planning Your Power Connections

    One model, the Z-150.2 AP has on-board fuses, while all other models will require an in-line fuse. The main 12-volt power input, the 12-volt turn-on wire, and the main Ground connections are common to all models.
  • Page 11: Wire Size

    Some words about Power and Ground Note: The second most common cause of underperforming amplifiers is insufficient power current or a pour power connection. The most common cause of underperforming amplifiers is insufficient ground current or a bad ground connection. 12-volt current: Battery Power works only if it travels in a complete circuit from the battery positive terminal to the battery negative terminal.
  • Page 12: Mounting Your Z-Series Ap Amplifier

    Mounting your Z-Series AP amplifier Mounting your Zapco amplifier is easy. Just keep in mind a few guidelines: • The amplifier can be mounted in any direction, on wood, metal, or carpet • The metal chassis of the amp can be grounded or left isolated •...
  • Page 13: Inputs And Controls

    All the AP amps have the same basic functions, adapted slightly to fit the expected use of each model. We look first at the stereo (2-Channel) amps. The 500 watt (Bridged @ 4Ω) Z-150.2 AP and the 1350 watt (bridged @ 4Ω) Z-400.2 AP, since they share exactly the same functions and controls.
  • Page 14: Z-150.4 Ap Input Ends

    1• Ch. 1 and Ch. 2 RCA input connectors using 6• Ch. 4 variable gain control Zapco's proprietary gold plated connectors To ease multi-amp installations, the amps 7• Ch. 3 and Ch. 4 RCA input connectors using have pass-through RCA outputs so you can 2•...
  • Page 15: Z-150.6 Ap Input Ends

    6-channel use. 1• Ch. 1 and Ch. 2 RCA input connectors using 6• Ch. 4 variable gain control Zapco's proprietary gold plated connectors Ch. 5 variable gain control 7• 2• Ch. 3 and Ch. 4 RCA input connectors using 8•...
  • Page 16: Speaker Wiring Of The Ap Amplifiers

    • When bridging the left and right channels of any AP amplifier, you use the left channel (Ch1) positive and the right channel (Ch2) negative, as indicated on the chassis by the speaker terminals Z-150.2 AP / Z-400.2 AP Speaker Wiring 2-Ch. Stereo Mode 2Ω ~ 4Ω...
  • Page 17 3Ch Mode It is possible to run the 2Ch amps in “3-Channel” mode by running a pair of speakers for the mids and highs on left and right channels, and at the same time run a woofer bridged between the L+ and R- terminals as shown. However, since each channel will see 1/2 the impedance of the woofer you must use a woofer of no less than 4Ω.
  • Page 18: Z-150.4 Ap Speaker Wiring

    Z-150.4 AP Speaker Wiring Standard 4Ch Mode The Z-150.4 AP four channel amplifier is virtually two 2Ch amps in one chassis and each set of four speaker terminal can be used exactly as you would use a 2Ch amp. The advantage of a four channel amp is primarily the saving of space (and a little money).
  • Page 19 • Using RCA "Y" adaptors of 1 female-to-2 male, put the left signal RCA into both L and R inputs of the front channels and put the right signal RCA into both L and R inputs of the rear channels 4Ω...
  • Page 20: Z-150.6 Ap Speaker Wiring

    Z-150.6 AP Speaker Wiring 6Ch 6 speakers Ch. 2 Ch. 5 Ch. 1 Ch. 3 Ch. 4 Ch. 6 High Power 3Ch Mode The system below provides plenty of power for a 2-way system with even the lowest efficiency front speaker system. •...
  • Page 21 5Ch Mode Below is a 3-way system using a mono bass driver. • Ch1/2 and Ch3/4 are used for 2-way front system • Ch 5/6 are bridged for a mono woofer • The bridged woofer must be 4Ω of higher 2Ω...
  • Page 22: Notes

    Notes...
  • Page 24 Modesto, California USA Since 1974 zapco.com...

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