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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Mission Statement The Reference Series Sonic Purity SymbiLink™ Balanced System Specifications You Can Hear Warnings Wire Size Installation Guidelines Reference Series Accessory Reference Series 2 Channel Amplifiers Reference 200.2 Reference 350.2 Reference 750.2 Reference Series Monaural Amplifiers Reference 500.1 Reference 1100.1...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Reference Series Multi-Channel Amplifiers Reference 360.4 Reference 1000.4 Reference 650.6 System Diagrams Technical Assistance...

  • Page 4: Mission Statement

    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 thirty years, 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 5: The Reference Series

    The Reference Series The Reference series (originally called AG) marked ZAPCO’s first effort to bring the high quality that built the ZAPCO legend to an amplifier line that everyone can afford. The response has exceeded the company’s wildest expectations. Why has the line been received so well? We think the answer is simple.
  • Page 6 What’s next? Only time will tell. But here’s one thing you can count on. As ZAPCO finds new ways to improve the state of the art, we will bring them to you immediately, in all our products. So! Enjoy this manual. We hope you will read it thoroughly. We...

  • Page 7: Sonic Purity

    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 low noise specifications, and why you won’t see as much fluctuation in our test certificates as you will other brands. Precision resistors also reduce distortion and improve channel matching.

  • Page 8: Symbilink™ Balanced System

    By no means is this an ideal situation. Thankfully, ZAPCO has found the solution. SymbiLink™ components convert a standard unbalanced audio...

  • Page 9: Specifications You Can Hear

    Our dedication to sonic purity, and to the concept of cumulative error demands that we design and build our amplifiers and processors to be the cleanest in the industry. ZAPCO amplifiers are the standard by which all other amplifiers are measured. However, it concerns us when one specification THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) that can’t be heard in most...
  • Page 10 You should hear it the same way in your vehicle. Results: To assure that no ZAPCO product ever fails to meet our level of expectation, we must build all products to exceed our specifications by a comfortable margin. Our superior design and construction give our amplifiers advantages that go beyond power output and provide a sound quality difference you will hear the moment you turn your system on.

  • Page 11: Warnings

    Output connections are not common chassis ground. Please follow the hookup instructions in this owner’s manual. Any questions should be directed to your local ZAPCO dealer or call us at 209-577-4268.

  • Page 12: Wire Size

    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 audio people) will obsess about signal wire but routinely provide the amplifier only a fraction of the current it needs to do its job.

  • Page 13: Installation Guidelines

    Installation Guidelines Mounting your Reference 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 14: Reference Series Accessory

    Reference Series amplifiers. ZAPCO’s legend hasn’t always been built on the appearance of our products, but on technical innovations and sound quality. On the next several pages we will show you some of the differences that go beyond appearance, which affect the versatility and performance of the Reference Series amplifiers.
  • Page 15 In – Line SymbiLink™ Transmitters ZAPCO was the first Car Audio manufacturer to embrace balanced line signal transmission. There is a good deal of information in this manual that explains the how and why of SymbiLink™ balanced line technology. While Pro-Audio and High-End Home Audio manufacturers have adopted balanced line technology, the car audio market is still supporting the outdated RCA cable system.
  • Page 16 Dynamic Bass Control ZAPCO offers a remote knob and mount for our bass equalization circuitry. The Reference 500.1, 1100.1 and 1000.4 amplifiers have a “Bass Boost” port on the control plate. Simply plug in the optional DBC (Dynamic Bass Control) and you can make instantaneous changes in the bass contour...
  • Page 17 Despite these drawbacks, RCAs have been around a long time and are very common, so, ZAPCO has provided them as a convenient option on some Reference Series amplifiers.
  • Page 18 Setting Your Gains Proper gain setting is one of the most important factors in setting up a stereo system. At the same time, gain setting is most often done wrong. Turning up the gain of an amp is the very last thing you should ever do to a system.
  • Page 19 While this will account for 90% of our users, ZAPCO has provided the Mode switch so the Reference Series amplifiers may also be used in more advanced systems.
  • Page 20 100Hz to 120Hz and to roll off after that. This leaves a hole in the bass response in the 40Hz to 50Hz range. To compensate for this effect, ZAPCO has provided all Reference Series amplifiers with a variable Bass equalization circuit. Each amplifier has a “Bass Boost”...
  • Page 21 This allows you to build multi-amp systems without the need for added electronic crossovers. Rather than use the standard, on/off, fixed frequency crossover usually found on amplifiers, ZAPCO has chosen to use completely variable crossovers, which can be set for high pass, low pass, or full range use.

  • Page 22: Reference Series 2 Channel Amplifiers

    Reference Series 2 Channel Amplifiers...

  • Page 23: Reference 200.2

    Reference 200.2...
  • Page 24 Reference 200.2 Specifications Total Power (14.4V @ 1kHz) Power 230 watts Dynamic (4Ω mono) .2% T.H.D. 205 watts Rated Power / Channel T.H.D.+N < .025% 50 watts x 2 @ 4Ω < .14% 100 watts x 2 @ 2Ω Bridged Mono .046% T.H.D.
  • Page 25 Front Panel Layout...
  • Page 26 RCA Unbalanced Inputs • Two Ohm Stereo Stable • 18 dB Variable Bass Boost Control • Built in Variable Electronic Crossover • Bridgeable • Three Channel Capable • High Current Bipolar Outputs • Optically Isolated MOSFET Power Supply • Quality ZAPCO Construction...

  • Page 27: Reference 350.2

    Reference 350.2...
  • Page 28 Reference 350.2 Specifications Total Power (14.4V @ 1kHz) Power 380 watts Dynamic (4Ω mono) .2% T.H.D. 350 watts Rated Power / Channel T.H.D.+N < .025% 100 watts x 2 @ 4Ω < .047% 170 watts x 2 @ 2Ω Bridged Mono .046% T.H.D.
  • Page 29 Front Panel Layout...
  • Page 30 RCA Unbalanced Inputs • Two Ohm Stereo Stable • 18 dB Variable Bass Boost Control • Built in Variable Electronic Crossover • Bridgeable • Three Channel Capable • High Current Bipolar Outputs • Optically Isolated MOSFET Power Supply • Quality ZAPCO Construction...

  • Page 31: Reference 750.2

    Reference 750.2...
  • Page 32 Reference 750.2 Specifications Total Power (14.4V @ 1kHz) Power Rated Power / Channel T.H.D.+N < .04% 175watts x 2 @ 4Ω < .05% 360 watts x 2 @ 2Ω Bridged Mono 780watts x 1 @ 4 Ω Mono < .2% Frequency Response 20 –...
  • Page 33 Front Panel Layouts...
  • Page 35 • Two Built in Independent Variable Electronic Crossovers • Bridgeable • One to Three Channel Capable • High Current Bipolar Outputs • Optically Isolated MOSFET Power Supply • Selectable Auxiliary Output (Highpass / Lowpass or Fullrange) • Quality ZAPCO Construction...

  • Page 36: Power Requirements

    Reference 750.2 Special Features In addition to the standard Reference Series features, the 750.2 has an auxiliary crossover output. This second crossover has all the features of the internal crossover but operates on the aux output, rather than the 750.2’s own amplifier. This gives the user the option of cascading crossovers in multi-amp systems and even allows band passing an amp (see the system diagram section).

  • Page 37: Reference Series Monaural Amplifiers

    Reference Series Monaural Amplifiers...
  • Page 38 Reference Series amplifiers to provide SymbiLink™ balanced line input only. You will notice that there are no RCA inputs on your 500.1 or 1100.1. ZAPCO has included the SLDIN-T.F with every amplifier. Simply plug your head unit or processor into the SLDIN-T.F and run the appropriate length SymbiLink™...

  • Page 39: Reference 500.1

    Reference 500.1...
  • Page 40 Reference 500.1 Specifications Total Power (14.4V @ 1kHz) .2% T.H.D. 500 watts Rated Power T.H.D.+N < .04% 350 watts x 1 @ 4Ω < .20% 500 watts x 1@ 2Ω Frequency Response 20 – 20kHz, +0/-.5dB S/N Ratio > 80dB <...
  • Page 41 Front Panel Layout...
  • Page 42 Compact Chassis Design • Two Ohm Mono Stable • Dynamic Bass Boost Port • 12 dB Variable Bass Boost Control • Built in Variable Electronic Crossover • High Current Bipolar Outputs • Optically Isolated MOSFET Power Supply • Quality ZAPCO Construction...

  • Page 43: Reference 1100.1

    Reference 1100.1...
  • Page 44 Reference 1100.1 Specifications Total Power (14.4V @ 1kHz) Power 1450 Watts Dynamic (4Ω mono) Rated Power T.H.D.+N < .03% 825 watts x 1@ 4Ω < .05% 1100watts x 1 @ 2Ω Frequency Response 20 – 20kHz, + 0 / - .5dB S/N Ratio >...
  • Page 45 Front Panel Layout...
  • Page 47 12 dB Variable Bass Boost Control • Heavy Duty, High Current Terminal Blocks • Compact Chassis Design • Gate Drive Boost Circuitry • Built in Variable Electronic Crossover • High Current Bipolar Outputs • Optically Isolated MOSFET Power Supply • Quality ZAPCO Construction...

  • Page 48: Reference Series Multi-Channel Amplifiers

    Reference Series Multi-Channel Amplifiers...

  • Page 49: Reference 360.4

    Reference 360.4...
  • Page 50 Reference 360.4 Specifications Total Power (14.4V @ 1kHz) Power 395 watts Dynamic (4Ω mono) .2% T.H.D. 365 watts Rated Power / Channel T.H.D.+N < .046% 50 watts x 4 @ 4Ω < .13% 90 watts x 4 @ 2Ω Bridged Mono <...
  • Page 51 Front Panel Layout...
  • Page 52 Two Ohm Stereo Stable • 18 dB Variable Bass Boost Control • Built in Variable Electronic Crossover • Dual Bridgeable @ 4 ohm • Four Channel • High Current Bipolar Outputs • Optically Isolated MOSFET Power Supply • Quality ZAPCO Construction...
  • Page 53 Reference 360.4 Special Features The 360.4 is the Reference Series smaller 4 channel amplifier. Like the other Reference Series amps, it has a full-featured electronic crossover. The 360.4, however, has two crossovers. They vary slightly from standard, however at the signal mode switch. While other reference amps bridge to the right channel, the 360.4 bridges the front channels to left and rear channels to right.
  • Page 54 Reference 360.4 Special Features Another difference is the SOURCE SELECT switch. The 4 CH position is used if you will have separate front and rear channel inputs. This is necessary if you wish to fade between front and rear. The 2 CH mode allows the front inputs to pick up their signal from the rear inputs.

  • Page 55: Reference 1000.4

    Reference 1000.4...
  • Page 56 Reference 1000.4 Specifications Total Power (14.4V @ 1kHz) Power 1200 watts Dynamic (4Ω mono) Rated Power / Channel T.H.D.+N < .04% 150 watts x 4 @ 4Ω < .05% 250 watts x 4 @ 2Ω Bridged to Dual Mono < .04% 500 watts x 2 @ 4Ω...
  • Page 57 Front Panel Layout...
  • Page 59 Two Variable Electronic Crossovers • Dual Bridgeable @ 4 Ohms • Variable Electronic Sub-Sonic Filter • ZAPCO EHVC Output Circuitry • Optically Isolated MOSFET Power Supply • 2 Channel, 3 Channel, or 4 Channel Operation • 2 Channel or 4 Channel Input Selection •...

  • Page 60: Special Features

    1000.4 Special Features There are a couple of features unique to the 1000.4, 500.1 and 1100.1 amps in the Reference line. First, the 1000.4 has a Bass Boost port for the 45Hz bass equalizer circuit. An optional DBC (Dynamic Bass Control) can be plugged into the Bass Boost Port to give the listener up to a 12dB Bass Boost adjustment.

  • Page 61: Reference 650.6

    Reference 650.6...
  • Page 62 Reference 650.6 Specifications Total Power (14.4V @ 1kHz) Power 540 watts Dynamic (4Ω mono) Rated Power / Channel T.H.D.+N < .05% 50 watts x 6 @ 4Ω 104 watts x 6 @ 2Ω Max Power 90 watts x 4 @ 2Ω 175 watts x 2 @ 1Ω...
  • Page 63 Front Panel Layout...
  • Page 65 Two Ohm Stereo Stable, One Ohm Stereo on Sub Channels • 18 dB Variable Bass Boost Control • Built in Variable Electronic Crossover • Bridgeable • Three to Six Channel Capable • High Current Bipolar Outputs • Optically Isolated MOSFET Power Supply • Quality ZAPCO Construction...
  • Page 66 Reference 650.6 Special Features The Reference 650.6 is a six-channel amp, which ZAPCO has designed to function as a full and complete high-end stereo system in a single chassis. At first glance, the controls that allow so many functions from a single amp can be a little daunting.
  • Page 67 5 / 6 pull a mono signal summed from the other 4 channels. This gives a constant bass regardless of how the other channels are faded. Second, this is the only section of the 650.6 that has the ZAPCO Bass EQ control. Channels 5 / 6 have the full function ZAPCO switchable crossover, but the bottom line here is sub woofer power.

  • Page 68: System Diagrams

    System Diagrams Reference 200.2 / 350.2 Page 68 - 71 Reference 360.4 Page 73 - 78, 82 Reference 750.2 Page 79 - 81, 83, 84 Reference 650.6 Page 86 - 91 Reference 500.1 Page 72, 78 Reference 1000.4 Page 85 Reference 1100.1 Page 81 - 84...

  • Page 93: 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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