Intake Series Amplifiers / A2002V / A4002V / A8002V A4004V / A6004V / A8000V / A16000V The Audiobahn Way To bring the product to market that excites the consumer through sound and vision from an orientation of integrity and customer service. We make you look as good as you sound. We strive to take car audio to an extreme the world has never seen, and a world that never stops evolving. Audiobahn was established in 1997 with one long-term goal in mind, "Build it Bigger, Badder, & Better, and the people will take notice!" We back this statement with an engineering team that has brought home several Innovations, Design & Engineering Showcase Awards, and a marketing team from around the world that spends countless hours developing our no compromise products to satisfy the most discriminating enthusiasts. Our global manufacturing facilities feature ISO9002 ratings (the highest level of quality control awarded in the electronics manufacturing industry), fully robotic assembly lines and a state of the art, California based R & D laboratory. Due to overwhelming response from our competitors, and our goal to participate in even more events this year, we created *"TEAM AUDIOBAHN." This organization is designed to create a support network along with shirts and perks for team members. "TEAM AUDIOBAHN" is not only for the diehard competitor, but also for anyone that loves car audio as much as we do. With four levels of play, one is right for you to get started in the Audiobahn family. Our Technical Department and entire staff look to strive above and beyond the rest of the pack by going that extra mile to help you out. Whether you happen to be a veteran competitor, or a beginner car audio enthusiast who does not know a voice coil from a spider. We are all her to help you get the best system you can with what you have. Judge for yourself, and remember what it's all about, "If it's not Bigger, Badder & Better, it's not Audiobahn." If audio is your life, Audiobahn is the brand for you! We make you look as good as you sound. People never stop trying to get the best product, so we will never stop making it. *To learn more about "TEAM AUDIOBAHN" please give us a call, see our website at website at www.audiobahn.com, or email us at team@audiobahn.com to learn about all the details. Table of Contents Introduction Features and Specifications Control and Functions A2002V A4002V A8002V A4004V / A6004V A8000V / A16000V High Level Input Wiring A2002V /A8002V / A8000V / A16000V A4002V A4004V / A6004V Planning / Mounting Your System Wiring Diagrams A2002V / A4002V / A8002V A4004V / A6004V A8000V / A16000V Adjustments and Tunning Trouble Shooting Warrning / Disclaimer Warranty 3 4 5-15 5 6 7 8 9 16-17 16 16 17 18 19-21 19 20-21 21 22 23 24 25-26 2 Introduction Dear Customer, Congratulations on your purchase of the worlds finest brand of car audio products. Here at Audiobahn Inc. we are devoted to making our musical reproduction the vert best, and we are pleased you have chosen our product. Through years of engineering expertise, hand craftsmanship, and critical testing procedures, we have created a wide range of products that reproduce music with all the clarity and richness you deserve. For maximum performance we recommend you have your Audiobahn product installed by an Authorized Audiobahn Dealer, as we provide specialized training through our Audiobahn Installer Training Programs. Please read your warranty, keep your receipt, and original carton for possible future use. To get a free brochure on Audiobahn products in the US call (714) 988-0400 or e-mail us at sales@audiobahn.com. WARNING Continuous exposure to sound pressure levels over 100dB may cause permanent hearing loss. High powered autosound systems may produce sound pressure levels well over 135dB. Need we say more! Use common sense. If after reading this manual you still have questions regarding your product, we recommend that you see your nearest Audiobahn Dealer. A list of Authorized Audiobahn Dealers can be found on our web page. If you need further assistance, feel free to call us at (800) 488-8595 and ask for the Technical Department. Be sure to have the model number, date of purchase, and invoice number available when you call. The model number can be located on the outside of the carton. Record this in the space provided below along with the date of purchase. It is a good idea to keep your receipt with this as you will need it in the case of needing a warranty, repair service or exchange. Model Number:___________________ Date of Purchase: _____________________ 3 remote On-Board Digital Volt Meter Input Sensitivity 200mV - 8V , & (A2002V : 25A x 1) (A4002V : 40A x 1) (A8002V : 30A x 2) (A4004V : 20A x 2) (A6004V : 25A x 2) (A8000V : 30A x 2) (A16000V : 40A x 2) A2002V : 400 watts ACH Power 50 watts x 2 @ 4 Ohms RMS power 100 watts x 2 @ 2 Ohms RMS power 200 watts x 1 @ 4 Ohms RMS power A4002V : 800 watts ACH Power 100 watts x 2 @ 4 Ohms RMS power 200 watts x 2 @ 2 Ohms RMS power 400 watts x 1 @ 4 Ohms RMS power A8002V : 1600 watts ACH Power 200 watts x 2 @ 4 Ohms RMS power 400 x 2 @ 2 Ohms RMS power 800 watts x 1 @ 4 Ohms RMS power A4004V : 800 watts ACH Power 50 watts x 4 @ 4 Ohms RMS power 100 watts x 4 @ 2 Ohms RMS power 200 watts x 2 @ 4 Ohms RMS power A6004V : 1200 watts ACH Power 75 watts x 4 @ 4 Ohms RMS power 150 watts x 4 @ 2 Ohms RMS power 300 watts x 2 @ 4 Ohms RMS power A8000V : 1600 watts ACH Power 400 watts x 1 @ 4 Ohms RMS Power 800 watts x 1 @ 2 Ohms RMS power A16000V : 3200 watts ACH Power 800 watts x 1 @ 4 Ohms RMS Power 1600 watts x 1 @ 2 Ohms RMS power A2002V (W x H x D) A4002V (W x H x D) A8002V (W x H x D) A4004V (W x H x D) A6004V (W x H x D) A8000V (W x H x D) A16000V (W x H x D) 11 1/16" x 2 1/8" x 6 13/16" 11 1/16" x 2 1/8" x 8 3/8" 11 1/16" x 2 1/8" x 11 7/8" 11 1/16" x 2 1/8" x 9 1/8" 11 1/16" x 2 1/8" x 9 7/8" 11 1/16" x 2 1/8" x 11 7/8" 11 1/16" x 2 1/8" x 15 5/8" 281 x 55x 173.0mm 281 x 55 x 212.7mm 281 x 55 x 282.6mm 281 x 55 x 231.8mm 281 x 55 x 250.8mm 281 x 55 x 301.6mm 281 x 55 x 398mm 4 DVM REMOTE LPF LPF ON POWER SEAN AND WILSON ROCK X-OVER HPF FULL OFF PROTECTION ON OFF +L-G-R- HPF BASS BOOST SUB SONIC LEVEL LEVEL INPUT 50 120 50 750 20 50 MIN MAX Controls and Functions A2002V FRONT 7 6 8 14 9 5 16 12 13 Patent: DES 423,503 5 SPEAKER BRIDGED RCH GND REM BATT ON OFF POWER LOW INPUT L LINE OUT L R R LCH A2002V REAR 1 2 3 4 10 11 DVM REMOTE LPF LPF POWER SEAN AND WILSON ROCK X-OVER HPF FULL PROTECTION ON OFF ON OFF +L-G-R- HPF BASS BOOST SUB SONIC LEVEL LEVEL INPUT Controls and Functions 50 120 50 750 20 50 MIN MAX A4002V FRONT 7 6 8 14 9 5 16 12 13 6 SPEAKER BRIDGED RCH GND REM BATT POWER LOW INPUT L LINE OUT L R R LCH A4002V REAR 1 2 3 4 10 11 DVM REMOTE LPF LPF POWER SEAN AND WILSON ROCK X-OVER HPF FULL PROTECTION ON OFF ON OFF +L-G-R- HPF BASS BOOST SUB SONIC LEVEL LEVEL INPUT Controls and Functions 50 120 50 750 20 50 MIN MAX A8002V FRONT 7 6 8 14 9 5 16 12 13 Patent: DES 423,503 7 SPEAKER BRIDGED RCH GND REM BATT POWER LOW INPUT L LINE OUT L R R LCH A8002V REAR 1 2 3 4 10 11 DVM REMOTE LPF LEVEL INPUT +L-G-RON SEAN AND WILSON ROCK X-OVER HPF BASS BOOST SUB SONIC LEVEL 50 PROTECTION 120 50 750 OFF ON 20 50 MIN MAX OFF POWER Controls and Functions 50 ON OFF ON OFF 120 50 750 20 50 MIN MAX 12 13 7 6 8 14 9 5 16 A4004V/A6004V FRONT CH3 POWER CH4 BRIDGED LOW INPUT 1 BATT 3 Patent: DES 423,503 8 GND REM 2 CH3 CH4 4 CH3 CH4 LINE OUT CH1 CH2 BRIDGED 1 2 CH1 CH2 CH1 CH2 11 1 2 3 4 10 A4004V/A6004V REAR A8000V/A16000V FRONT DVM REMOTE LPF LPF POWER SEAN AND WILSON ROCK X-OVER FULL PROTECTION 180 0 ON OFF +L-G-R- BASS BOOST PHASE SHIFT SUB SONIC LEVEL LEVEL INPUT Controls and Functions 50 120 MIN MAX 20 50 MIN MAX 12 13 7 6 14 15 9 5 16 Patent: DES 423,503 SPEAKER POWER LOW INPUT L BATT LINE OUT L GND REM R R A8000V/A16000V REAR 1 2 3 4 10 11 Controls and Functions Controls and Functions 1. Speaker Terminals L SPEAKER Bridged R A2002V A4002V A8002V CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 Bridged Bridged CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 A4004V A6004V Speaker A8000V A16000V These chrome plated connectors can accept from 16 to 8 gauge wire. Be careful to observe proper polarity when connecting the cables 2. B - Terminal (Chassis ground) POWER GND REM BAT T A2002V A4002V A8002V A4004V A6004V A8000V A16000V To avoid unwanted ignition noise caused by ground loops, it is essential that the amplifier be grounded to a clean, bare, metal surface of the vehicles chassis. Note: GROUND WIRE SHOULD NOT BE EXTENDED MORE THAN 3 FT. (1 METER) Controls and Functions Controls and Functions 3. Remote Turn-On Input POWER GND REM BAT T A2002V A4002V A8002V A4004V A6004V A8000V A16000V To remote or power antenna output of car stereo. This amplifier is turned "ON" remotely when the vehicle's stereo is turned "ON". Note: IF YOUR RADIO DOES NOT HAVE +12 VOLT OUTPUT LEAD WHEN THE RADIO IS TURNED ON, THE "REMOTE" TERMINAL ON THE AMPLIFIER CAN BE CONNECTED TO THE VEHICLE'S ACCESSORY CIRCUIT THAT IS LIVE WHEN THE KEY (IGNITION) IS "ON". 4. B+ Terminal (Battery Positive) POWER GND REM BAT T A2002V A4002V A8002V A4004V A6004V A8000V A16000V Due to the power requirements of the amplifier, this connection should be made directly to the positive (+) terminal of the battery. For a safety measure, install an in-line fuse holder (not included) as close to the battery positive (+) as possible with an apmere rating not to exceed the total value of fuses in the amp. 5. Input Sensitivity Adjustment MIN MIN MAX MAX A2002V A4002V A8002V A8000V A16000V MIN MAX A4004V A6004V This control adjusts the amplifier's sensitivity to match the signal strength coming from the source unit. Input sensitivity is variable from 200 Millivolts to 8 volts. Clockwise increases sensitivity. Counterclockwise decreases sensitivity. THE KNOB IS NOT A VOLUME CONTROL. A lower signal level will require increased sensitivity for full power. A higher signal will require decreased sensitivity. 11 A2002V A4002V A8002V A4004V A6004V A8000V A16000V A2002V A4002V A8002V A8000V A16000V A4004V A6004V A2002V A4002V A8002V A4004V A6004V A2002V A4002V A8002V A8000V A16000V A4004V A6004V A2002V A4002V A8002V A8000V A16000V A4004V A6004V A2002V A4002V A8002V A8000V A16000V A4004V A6004V Controls and Functions Controls and Functions 12. DVM (Digital Volt Meter Input) Fig 1 DVM REMOTE A2002V A4002V A8002V A4004V A6004V A8000V A16000V Remote Control for Digital Display Voltmeter: Optional ADM100T 12. DVM (Digital Volt Meter Input) Fig 1 DVM REMOTE A2002V A4002V A8002V A4004V A6004V A8000V A16000V Bass Boost Control (MIN / MAX) : Optional ABR100T 14. Bass Boost Switch and Variable BASS BOOST ON OFF BASS BOOST ON OFF BASS BOOST A2002V A4002V A8002V A8000V A16000V MIN MAX ON OFF A4004V A6004V A8000V A16000V Bass Boost Switch: ON and OFF Bass Boost Variable: 0dB - 18dB @ 45Hz 15. Phase Shift Switch Phase Shaft 180 o 0 o A8000V A16000V PHASE SHIFT SWITCH (0 AND 180 DEGREES): Allows you to change the phase of your subwoofer from 0 o and 180 degrees to help compensate for timing differences between drivers. 14 Controls and Functions Control and Functions 16. LED indicator (Status) POWER PROTECT A2002V A4002V A8002V A4004V A6004V A8000V A16000V -PWR (Power) : This BLUE LED will illuminate when the amplifier is turned "ON". If it fails to illuminate, check the power connections to the amplifier and fuses. - PROT (Protection) : The amplifier protection circuitry will disable the amplifier if input overload, short circuit, or extremely high temperature conditions are detected. When the protection mode is in operation, the LED indicator on the side panel will be illuminated, indicating the amplifier has gone into a self-preservation mode. If you observe that the protection LED is lit, please check the system carefully to determine what has caused the protection circuit to engage. The amplifier shut down due to a thermal overload condition, please allow it to cool down before restarting. If the amplifier shut down because of an input overload or short circuit, be sure to repair these conditions before attempting to power up the amplifier again. Fig 1. LINE CODE Optional Remote Digital Volt Meter : ADM-100T Fig 2. LINE CODE Optional Remote Bass Boost Control : ABR-100T MIN MAX 15 High Level Input Wiring If the HIGH LEVEL INPUTS are used, do not use the low level RCA inputs at the same time A2002V / A4002V / A8002V / A8000V / A16000V HIGH INPUT +L-G-R+ L+ LCHASSIS GND RR+ DES. 423,503 16 High Level Input Wiring A4004T / A6004V HIGH INPUT +L-G-R+ 1+ 2+ CHASSIS GND 3+ 4+ DES. 423,503 17 Planning and Mounting Your System Planning Your System Before beginning the installation, consider the following: a. If you plan to expand your system by adding other component ...