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- Page 1 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.
- Page 2 Protect your Investment Note your information below for reference: Model # Serial # Date Purchased And: Register your Zapco product now www.zapco.com...
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Page 3: Mission Statement
There is absolutely no substitute for experience; that is a simple fact of life. Another simple fact is that for over 30 years, ZAPCO has been the leader in defining quality standards for the car audio industry. These years of experience have led to a thorough understanding of the challenges that are unique to the world of car audio. - Page 4 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...
- Page 5 EQ with a multi-order crossover. In addition, all four EQ bands were parametric, so now you could customize the EQ parameters to you car. The result: By the late 80's even non-Zapco dealers had to have a source of PX's for all their competition cars.
- Page 6 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...
- Page 9 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 <...
- Page 10 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.
- Page 11 You will find all functions on a single, easy to use, screen. The other Zapco Digital control option is the Zapco DRC. The DRC is an in-dash piece with a Graphic LCD display and will access all Zapco Digital functions. Because of the size...
- Page 12 Zapco Digital Control Screen 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.
- Page 13 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.
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Page 14: Program Upgrades
Program Upgrades The Zapco Digital Programming Network is an evolving entity. As it evolves we can issue program updates. If there are firmware upgrades we will issue a new hex code which you can place on your desktop. - Page 15 DSP-Z8 Dash Remote The Zapco Z8-R The Zapco Z8-R is an optional Dash Remote available for those who will use the auxiliary inputs of the DSP-Z8. The Z8-R allows auxiliary functions to be accessed without the need to have a PC connected to the system while on the road. (Safety First Please) First, the Z8-R privides a switching system (MODE button) so the user can toggle between the Main-In, the analog RCA input (AUX A) and the Digital SPDIF input (Aux D).
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Page 16: Recommended Wire Gauge
If you want to have any respectable amount of power for your amp, you need an 4-gauge wire to the trunk as a bare minimum. If you are running any Zapco ZX- series amp in you trunk you need at least an 0 gauge wire. -
Page 17: Gain Setting
If you adjust your gains this way, always starting at the head unit and working down the line to the amplifier, you will get the most performance out of your amplifier(s) with the least amount of unwanted distortion and noise. Presenting The Zapco DC-Series Sound Quality / Integration Amplifiers -17-... - Page 18 FEATURES DC-352 / DC-752 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...
- Page 19 Gate drive boost circuit High-current biolar outputs Optically isolated MOSFET power supply Quality ZAPCO construction ZAPCO DIGITAL PROGRAMMING NETWORK The amp’s DIP Switch allows you to address each amplifier to its own location on the network. Then when you call up the...
- Page 20 CLIP CLIP PROTECT PROTECT LOW Z indicator LOW Z switch HI / LOW Input clip indicator switch ZAPCO digital programming network ports See page 3 HEAD UNIT DC-364 / DC-1004 INPUT INPUT I/O DATA PC CONTROL ADDRESS 1 2 3 4 5 6...
- Page 21 LOW-Z POWER INPUT CLIP PROTECT LOW Z indicator LOW Z switch HI / LOW Input clip indicator switch ZAPCO digital programming network ports See page 3 HEAD UNIT DC-656 INPUT INPUT INPUT I/O DATA PC CONTROL ADDRESS 1 2 3 4 5 6...
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Page 22: Power Connection
POWER CONNECTION DC-352/DC-752/DC-364/DC-1004/DC-501/DC-1101/DC-656 FUSE +12V TURN ON GROUND to REMOTE Turn-on from HEAD UNIT BATTERY GROUND 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. -
Page 23: Speaker Connection
SPEAKER CONNECTION DC-352 / DC-752 1 Channel Bridged BRIDGE CH1-MONO SUBWOOFER CLIP CLIP Speaker Impedance 4~8 ohms 2 Channel Stereo BRIDGE CLIP CLIP Speaker Impedance 2~8 ohms 3 Channel Tri Mode BRIDGE CLIP CLIP Speaker Impedance 4~8 ohms CH3-MONO SUBWOOFER... - Page 24 SPEAKER CONNECTION DC-364 / DC-1004 2 Channel Bridged CH1-MONO SUBWOOFER BRIDGE BRIDGE Speaker Impedance 4~8 ohms CLIP CLIP CLIP CLIP CH2-MONO SUBWOOFER 4 Channel Stereo BRIDGE BRIDGE Speaker Impedance 2~8 ohms CLIP CLIP CLIP CLIP CH5-MONO 6 Channel Tri Mode SUBWOOFER BRIDGE BRIDGE...
- Page 25 SPEAKER CONNECTION DC-501 / DC-1101 SPEAKER CLIP MONO SUBWOOFER -25-...
- Page 26 SPEAKER CONNECTION DC-656 Speaker Impedance 3 Channel Mode 4~8 ohms BRIDGE BRIDGE BRIDGE CLIP CLIP CLIP CLIP CLIP CLIP SUBWOOFER SUBWOOFER SUBWOOFER 5 Channel Stereo BRIDGE BRIDGE BRIDGE CLIP CLIP CLIP CLIP CLIP CLIP SUBWOOFER Speaker Impedance 4~8 ohms Speaker Impedance 2~8 ohms -26-...
- Page 27 SPEAKER CONNECTION DC-656 6 Channel Mode BRIDGE BRIDGE BRIDGE CLIP CLIP CLIP CLIP CLIP CLIP Speaker Impedance 2~8 ohms Speaker Impedance 2~8 ohms Speaker Impedance 2~8 ohms -27-...
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Page 28: Specifications
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 ------... - Page 29 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 20Hz ~ 20KHz (+/-0.5dB)
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Page 30: Troubleshooting Guide
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. -
Page 31: 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. - Page 32 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...