Crunch PZ2-1530.1D Quick Start Installation Manual

Before you start
CAUTION
Many new and factory radios require a reset code when
disconnected from battery power. This is an anti-theft
feature. Before unplugging power, you must determine if
your radio/source unit requires a reset code. Check the
operation manual for your vehicle or contact the dealer.
Power / Ground
Model
cable size
PZ2-1530.1D
PZ2-2030.1D
It is critical to use the proper
PZ2-3030.1D
power and ground cable. Select
PZ2-4030.1D External 150A
the size listed here for your
PZ2-1030.2D
amplifier model. Always use high
PZ2-1530.2D
quality copper cable.
PZ2-2030.2D External 100A
PZ2-1530.4D
Cable size recommendations for
PZ2-2030.4D
multi amp systems are available
on our website. PZ2-2030.5D External 100A
Installation
Disconnect
1
negative battery
terminal
Place terminal in a secure
position so that it won't
accidentally contact the
negative battery post
Run Cables
2
Properly route power,
speaker and RCA cables
through the vehicle.
Mount Amplifier
3
Choose a mounting location
that will provide adequate air
ventilation. Mount the amplifier to
a secure surface. Do not mount
the amplifier upside down.
Chassis Ground
4
The chassis ground connection
is critical to the performance
of the amplifier. Choose a
location that is close to the
amplifier. Completely scrape
away the paint and use a nut
and bolt if possible.
DO NOT USE AN EXISTING
FACTORY BOLT!
Fuse Size Cable Size
Power
5
Connections
External 60A
External 80A
External 125A
Using spade terminals, connect the
External 40A 4ga
+12V to the power cable from the
External 50A
battery, the REM to the source unit
External 40A turn-on wire and the GND to the
External 60A chassis ground..
Signal Input
6
Low Level RCA
Connect the RCA cables to
the INPUT connectors. The
OUTPUT can be used to
provide input for a second
amplifier.
Level Control
7
Turn the LEVEL control completely
counter-clockwise to minimum.
Signal Input
8
High Level
The HI INPUT is for use with source
units that do not offer RCA outputs.
Use the supplied harness to connect
to the source unit's speaker output.
The information contained within this document is intended to offer some basic guidelines
for a few of the most common installations. More complex audio systems should be
installed by a competent professional. Additional installation information available at
Bare metal
CH1
SPEAKER
CH1
INPUT
LEVEL
SUBSONIC SUBSONIC
LEVEL
SPEAKER
15 35Hz 10 40Hz
9V 0.2V 6V 0.2V
PHASE LPF LPF LPF
CH1
0 180 35 250Hz 30 250Hz 40 300Hz
+ - - +
CH1 CH2
HPF HPF
BASS EQ BASS EQ
HI-INPUT
SPEAKER
0 10dB 0 9dB 60 1.3KHz 60 1.2KHz
BASS EQ
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0 12dB
Speaker
9
BRIDGED
CH1 CH2
Connections
Using spade terminals,connect
the speaker cables to the speaker SPEAKER
SPEAKER OUTPUT
output connectors. Follow the
diagram below that best fits your
speaker configuration.
Stereo
BRIDGED
CH1 CH2
BRIDGED
CH1 CH2
SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER
SPEAKER OUTPUT
BRIDGED BRIDGED
CH1 CH2 CH3
Monoblock Monoblock
single woofer
BRIDGED
BRIDGED
CH1 CH2
CH2
SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER
SPEAKER OUTPUT
SPEAKER OUTPUT
OUTPUT
BRIDGED
BRIDGED
CH1 CH2
CH2
Positive Battery
10
XOVER MODE
Connection
SPEAKER OUTPUT
OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT
FULL HP MONO STEREO
Connect the power cable to the
LP
positive battery terminal. The
power cable must be fused
XOVER MODE
within 18 inches of the battery
terminal.
Be prepared to disarm your vehicle's alarm and
BRIDGED BRIDGED
FULL LPF HPF MONO STEREO to enter your radio / source unit code.
CH2 CH3 CH4 CH3
Re-connect
11
MODE
HPF
Negative Battery
Terminal
OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT
SPEAKER
4CH 2CH
Re-connect the negative
10 2.5KHz
battery terminal making sure it
HPF
is securely tightened.
10 1.5KHz
BRIDGED
CH1
OUTPUT
SPEAKER
Bridged
BRIDGED
CH1 CH2
SPEAKER
OUTPUT SPEAKER
SPEAKER OUTPUT
SPEAKER OUTPUT
SPEAKER
BRIDGED
BRIDGED
CH4 CH3 CH4
CH1 CH2
multiple woofers
BRIDGED
CH1 CH2
OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT
SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER
SPEAKER OUTPUT
SPEAKER OUTPUT
BRIDGED BRIDG
CH1 CH2 CH3
BRIDGED BRIDG
CH3 CH4 CH3
SPEAKER OUTPUT
SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER
SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER
SPEAKER OUTPUT
BRIDGED
CH4
OUTPUT