Crunch POWERZONE PZA700.2 Instruction Manual

Crunch POWERZONE PZA700.2 Instruction Manual

Powerzone pza series amplifiers

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PZA700.2 / PZA1400.2 / PZA1800.2
PZA900.4 / PZA1200.4 / PZA1600.4
PZA1500.1 / PZA2000.1

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  • Page 1 PZA700.2 / PZA1400.2 / PZA1800.2 PZA900.4 / PZA1200.4 / PZA1600.4 PZA1500.1 / PZA2000.1...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    PAGE General Installation Procedure......................................1 Amplifier Feature Descriptions......................................2 PZA700.2 / PZA1400.2 / PZA1800.2 2-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER APPLICATIONS......................3 Full range stereo / mono PZA900.4 / PZA1200.4 / PZA1600.4 4-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER APPLICATIONS......................4-5 4, 3 and 2 channel operation / front/rear high pass using a 2 channel model for mono sub bass PZA1500.1 / PZA2000.1 1 CHANNEL AMPLIFIER APPLICATIONS..........................6...
  • Page 3: General Installation Procedure

    GENERAL INSTALLATION PROCEDURE System Design The success of any car stereo system relies on several factors, such as the system design, execution of the installation, and system setup. Please remember that any system is only as good as its weakest link. Please remember that higher power systems are not necessarily useful purely for high sound pressure levels, but also to establish a headroom capability, to reproduce musical peaks cleanly without distortion.
  • Page 4: Amplifier Feature Descriptions

    Each model is capable of 4 & 2-Ohms stereo per channel, or 4-Ohms mono bridged operation except the mono amps All Crunch amplifiers feature a comprehensive diagnostic system, with speaker lead short circuit, and amplifier DC which are capable of 4, 2 and 1-Ohm loads.
  • Page 5: Pza700.2 / Pza1400.2 / Pza1800.2 2-Channel Amplifier Applications

    TO BATTERY +12v VIA FUSE REMOTE TURN-ON CHASSIS GROUND MONO This application illustrates the basic mono bridging method for all Crunch amplifiers. Switch setting checklist: - The AMPLIFIER X-OVER switch should be in the LPF position and the MODE Interconnect cable checklist:...
  • Page 6: Pza900.4 / Pza1200.4 / Pza1600.4 4-Channel Amplifier Applications

    2 or 3 CHANNEL SYSTEM Here we show how to use the 4 channel amplifiers as a 3 channel unit by taking Switch setting checklist: advantage of the mono bridging capability of all Crunch amplifiers. - 1/2CH X-OVER: FULL - 3/4CH X-OVER: LPF The following example shows how to create a 3 channel system by mono bridging channel pair 3 / 4.
  • Page 7 PZA900.4 / PZA1200.4 / PZA1600.4 4-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER APPLICATIONS Front/Rear high pass, using a 2 channel amplifier for mono sub bass The combination of a 2 and a 4 channel amplifier, utilizing their built in Channels 1/2: crossovers, makes it a snap to put together a full system with front and rear - HI PASS: 100 Hz highs, with mono sub bass.
  • Page 8: Pza1500.1 / Pza2000.1 1 Channel Amplifier Applications

    PZA1500.1 / PZA2000.1 MONO AMPLIFIER APPLICATION Basic application These sub bass amplifiers can be used in any of the bi-amplification systems described in Crossover frequency control checklist: this manual, replacing the 2 channel amplifiers as per the illustrations. LOW PASS: 40Hz to 150Hz SUBSONIC:15 Hz to 55 Hz Interconnect cable checklist: BASS EQ: 0 to +12dB...
  • Page 10: Setting Up Systems After Installation For Best Performance

    SETTING UP SYSTEMS AFTER INSTALLATION FOR BEST PERFORMANCE PZA700.2 / PZA1400.2 / PZA1800.2 / PZA900.4 / PZA1200.4 / PZA1600.4 General: At this point you are ready to get more specific on the settings for your amplifier. High Pass: -When in HPF operation, this setting acts as a low frequency cut off for your system reproduction. The point that you set it at cuts off any frequencies from reproduction beyond this point.
  • Page 11: Troubleshooting And Diagnostics

    The key to finding the problem in a misbehaving sound system is to isolate parts of that system in a logical fashion to track down the fault. Description of the PROTECT system built into all Crunch amplifiers The diagnostic system will shut down the amplifier, until reset by turning the head unit off, and back on. This state of affairs will be indicated by the front panel PROTECT LED lighting up under the following conditions: 1 - A sort circuit on the loudspeaker leads.
  • Page 12: Product Warranty

    Maxxsonics Limited Warranty As the manufacturer of Maxxsonics, MB Quart, Autotek, Crunch and Hifonics car audio products, Maxxsonics USA Inc. Warrants to the original consumer purchaser the amplifier to be free from defects in material and workmanship for one (1) Year from date of purchase.
  • Page 13 Accessories SLAVE MASTER 35Hz 250Hz 15Hz 35Hz RED - CLIP TEST TONE MODE LOW PASS OUTPUT SUBSONIC GREEN - 9V 65Hz FILTER LEVEL FILTER 24 dB/OCT 24 dB/OCT MAXX-LINK MLX-100 0.2V +10 dB 30Hz 100Hz INPUT PHASE BOOST BANDWIDTH FREQUENCY LEVEL PARAMETRIC BASS EQ -6dB...
  • Page 14 OEM Integration Accessories MX-1 Premium High To Low Level Converter MX-3 Bass Controller * Converts High Level OEM speaker wires to Ultra Clean RCA Low Level Outputs * High Level Inputs: Accepts all types of High level Inputs * Parametric Bass EQ: Provides a wide array of subwoofer output signal including floating ground and high voltages up to 30 volts.
  • Page 15 PART#: S111...

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