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PBX High Effi ciency Class D Mono Amplifi er
Owners Manual
Please read through this manual to familiarize yourself with your new amplifi er. Should your PowerBass
PBX mobile amplifi er ever require service, you will need to have the original dated receipt.
PBX-800.1D
PBX-800.1D
PBX-1200.1D
PBX-1200.1D
PBX-2000.1D
PBX-2000.1D
PBX-3000.1D
PBX-3000.1D
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Table of Contents
Summary of Contents for PBX PBX-800.1D
- Page 1 PBX High Effi ciency Class D Mono Amplifi er Owners Manual Please read through this manual to familiarize yourself with your new amplifi er. Should your PowerBass PBX mobile amplifi er ever require service, you will need to have the original dated receipt.
- Page 2 XMA Series our engineers went to work on the PBX Series with the goal of creating true works of art featuring high quality parts and an ultra ef- ficient circuit design proving to be some of the best Class D amplifiers on the market today.
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Page 3: Technical Features
TECHNICAL FEATURES • Front Load Terminal Design • PWM MOSFET Power Supply • International Rectifier® Chip Set • Ultra Low Current Draw • High Damping Control Circuit • High Efficiency SMD Circuit Technology • Digital Sound Optimization Circuitry • Quiet Switching •... -
Page 4: Control Panel Layout
10. REM (Remote Input Connection) All PowerBass PBX Series amplifiers can be turned on by applying 12 volts to this terminal. This can be found on the rear of the source unit in the form of a remote output. If this is not available you can wire to the ACC position on the key. An 18 gauge wire is sufficient to run the REMOTE. - Page 5 CONTROL PANEL LAYOUT (continued) PBX-800.1D PBX-1200.1D PBX-2000.1D PBX-3000.1D...
- Page 6 NOTE: Due to space limitations, the PBX-Series Amplifiers do NOT use chassis mounted protec- tive fuses. Therefore you must add a fuse and fuse holder (not included) Please refer to the reco- mendations: [PBX-800.1D - 80A] [PBX1200.1D - 120A] [PBX-2000.1D - 175A] [PBX-3000.1D - 250A]...
- Page 7 HIGH INPUT PLUG The balanced input of this PBX series amplifier can receive either low RCA or high speaker lead level signals from the source unit (radio). A high level signal can be run from the source units speaker lead outputs to the low level RCA amplifier inputs via the PowerBass HL-AD2 wiring harness (available separately as shown...
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Page 8: Set-Up Adjustments
SET UP ADJUSTMENTS GAIN Fig.2 GAIN Control Input GAIN Adjustment This control allows you to match the input level of the amplifier to the output level of your head unit. Matching the input can be accomplished in four simple steps: Make sure that the remote level control is not plugged in until after the master gain control is set. - Page 9 Fig.5 Connection with RJ12 Jack REMOTE LEVEL Controller Connection Your PowerBass PBX Series Class D amp includes a Remote Level control module. It uses standard telephone wire and telephone RJ12 connectors. To connect the Remote Level Control to the amplifier, simply insert one end of the 6-pin telephone plug into the REMOTE LEVEL port.
- Page 10 Subwoofer Output 1 and Subwoofer Output 2 Although the PBX Series Amplifiers have two sets of speaker outputs, these are mono outputs that cannot be bridged. The two sets of outputs are paralleled inside the amp to a single channel. This gives you ease during the installation of wiring multiple voice coils or woofers.
- Page 11 PBX-800.1D and PBX-1200.1D SPEAKER OUTPUT CONFIGURATIONS 1-OHM STABLE DESIGN Minimum Impedance Load is 1-Ohm 1. TWO SINGLE VOICE COIL SUBWOOFER SPEAKER (Note: Don’t connect speaker impedance under 1 ohm) Fig.6 Two Single Voice Coil Subwoofer (2~4 ohms) Fig.7 One Single or Dual Voice Coil Subwoofer (1~4 ohms)
- Page 12 PBX-2000.1D and PBX-3000.1D SPEAKER OUTPUT CONFIGURATIONS 1-OHM STABLE DESIGN 1. A SINGLE VOICE COIL SUBWOOFER SPEAKER (Note: Don’t connect speaker impedance under 1 ohm) INPUT OUTPUT REMOTE AUTO SPEAKER POWER TURN ON +1 2V GAIN SUBSONIC POWER PROTECT SIGNAL MINM...
- Page 13 1. TWO SINGLE VOICE COIL SUBWOOFER SPEAKER (Note: Don’t connect speaker impedance under 1 ohm) Fig.9 Two 2-ohm Subwoofers with Single Voice Coil (1 ohm min)
- Page 14 PBX Series Monoblock Amplifiers 41 CLICK PRECISION ROTARY CONTROLS These controls allow precise set- ting of the electronic crossover and subsonic settings on the amplifier, thus taking the guesswork out of tuning your speakers. Using a small slotted screwdriver make sure the controls are turned all the way to the left (counter clockwise).
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Page 15: Recommended Wire Sizes
RECOMMENDED WIRE SIZES Power Cable Selection Chart Fuse Total 4-7Ft 7-10Ft 10-13Ft 13-16 Ft 16-19 Ft 19-22 Ft In Amperes Length of Wire/Gauge 250A+ *1/0* *1/0* *1/0* *1/0* *1/0* *1/0* *1/0* 150A - 200A 2 GA 2 GA 2 GA *1/0* *1/0* *1/0*... -
Page 16: Troubleshooting Tips
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS Problem Solution Power LED not ON With a Volt Ohm Meter (VOM) check: • +12 Volt power terminal (should read +12 to +16VDC • Remote turn-on terminal (should read +12 to +16VDC) • Ground Terminal Power LED lights GREEN, no output •... - Page 17 • Do not attempt to fix or repair this unit. Unauthorized repairs will void the manufacturer’s warranty. *FUSE NOTE: Due to space limitations, the PBX Series Amplifiers do NOT use chassis mounted protective fuses. Therefore you must add a fuse and fuse holder (not included) Follow the fuse rating above.
- Page 18 LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY PowerBass USA, Inc. offers limited warranty on PowerBass products under normal use on the following terms: PowerBass PBX SERIES Amplifiers are to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year.
- Page 20 PowerBass Xtreme – A division of PowerBass USA, Inc. 2133 S. Green Privado – Ontario, CA 91761 Tel. (909) 923-3868 – Fax (909) 923-8048 www.powerbassusa.com...
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