CAR AUDIO EQUIPMENT ® SYNTHESIS1000 Owner`s Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d`Emploi Manuale di Istruzioni Manual de Instrucciones CONTENTS / INHALT / TABLE DE MATIERES / INDICE / ÌNDICE · · · CONTENTS / INHALT / TABLE DE MATIERES / INDICE / ÌNDICE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I CONNECTIONS / ANSCHLUSSE / CONNEXIONES / COLLEGAMENTI / CONEXIONES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II SYSTEM CHART / SYSTEM-DIAGRAMM / EXEMPLES DE SYSTEME / DIAGRAMMA DI SISTEMA / DIAGRAMMA DEL SISTEMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . III "ENGLISH" INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 FEATURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 CONTROL AND INICATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 3 TECHNICAL DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 "DEUTSCH" INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 EIGENSCHAFTEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 EINSTELLUNGEN UND ANZEIGEN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 7 TECHNISCHE DATEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 "FRANCAIS" INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 CARACTERISTIQUES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 CONTROLES ET INDICATEURS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 -11 DONNEES TECHNIQUES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 "ITALIANO" INTRODUZIONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 PRECAUZIONI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 CARATTERISTICHE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 CONTROLLI & INDICATORI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 - 15 DATI TECNICI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 "ESPAÑOL" INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 CARACTERÍSTICAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 CONTROLES & INDICADORES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 - 19 DATOS TÉCNICOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 I CONNECTIONS / ANSCHLUSSE / CONNEXIONES / COLLEGAMENTI / CONEXIONES 5 6 7 8 Out Fan +Batt +Batt Gnd Gnd Remote Check Control + Power Power Capacitors In Out 1 2 3 4 + Bridged Left + L L Right Bridged + R Input R Preout 9 10 11 Low Pass Low 12dB Hi Pass 13 14 30Hz 600Hz Low 24dB (Mono) 30Hz 600Hz 12 15 Hi Amp. Flat Low Gain Left 0,4÷4V Hi Preout Flat Low Gain Right Max. Min. 0,25÷2V 0,8÷8V Stereo Max. Min. 17 Mono (L) 16 II SYSTEM CHART / SYSTEM-DIAGRAMM / EXEMPLES DE SYSTEME / DIAGRAMMA DI SISTEMA / DIAGRAMA DEL SISTEMA 1 4 2 5 3 6 RDS TA SYNTHESIS1000 SYNTHESIS1000 1 4 2 5 3 6 RDS TA SYNTHESIS1000 300Hz 300Hz SYNTHESIS1000 50Hz-300Hz 65Hz 50Hz SYNTHESIS1000 65Hz 65Hz III INTRODUCTION The name of MACRON has always been the synonim of a European acoustic and musical tradition in the pursue of the top sound quality. The fact that you chose to buy this product means that you agree with us. With the help of this manual you will be able to maximize the enjoyment you will get out of your new SYNTHESIS1000 amplifier's outstanding features. This amplifier incorporates many advanced fatures. Therefore, it is essential that all signal sources, speakers and interconnections are of the highest sound quality. We strongly recommend the use of MACROM head units, power amplifiers, speaker systems, high-quality interconnection cables and accessories because the integration of these products is very complex. We advise you to have it installed by your MACROM dealer. This product has no user-adjustable controls; reand this manual carefully in order to become well acquainted with all the special features and functions of your new SYNTHESIS1000 amplifier. Do not hesitate to contact your MACROM dealer should you have any problem. PRECAUTIONS 1. The unit may be damaged by wrong lead connection, therefore read carefully the instructions of this manual for the correct connection of the leads. 2. The last lead to be connected is the one to the positive (+) terminal of the battery; connect this lead only after having completed and checked all other connections. 3. Be sure to install the crossover in a position with good air circulation and good heat dissipation. 4. In case of fuse replacement make sure to replace it with a fuse of the same amperage. If fuses blow more than once, carefully check all electrical connections. Also have your car's voltage regulator checked. Do not attempt to repair the unit yourself. If repairs are ever needed, take the unit to your MACROM dealer or to your nearest MACROM service station. 5. In order to get the best possible performance from this unit, make sure that the temperature inside your car is within the range of -10° C and +60° C before you switch the unit on. Good air circulation is essential to prevent heat build-up inside the unit. FEATURES · MIXED MONO OPERATION, 3/2/1 CHANNELS · INPUT MODE SELECTOR: MONO - STEREO · INTERNAL FILTER SELECTOR SWITCH: EITHER FLAT OR LOW- PASS OR HIGH-PASS · CROSSOVER SLOPE SELECTOR FOR THE LOW-PASS FILTER · EXTERNAL FILTER SELECTOR SWITCH: EITHER FLAT OR LOW-PASS OR HIGH-PASS · SENSITIVITY RANGE SELECTOR · CONTINUOUS HIGH-PASS FREQUENCY ADJUSTMENT · CONTINUOUS LOW-PASS FREQUENCY ADJUSTMENT · CONTINUOUS SEPARATE LEFT AND RIGHT SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT · MOS-FET POWER SUPPLY · "CHECK CONTROL" STATUS INDICATOR · REMOTE ON AND OFF · GOLD-PLATED RCA INPUT CONNECTIONS · PROFESSIONAL GOLD-PLATED SCREW-TYPE SUPPLY TERMINALS 1 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 1 · SPEAKER CONNECTORS: outputs for speakers connection. The amplifier allows to connect speakers with minimum 0.5-ohm impedance per channel in stereo configuration and with minimum 1-ohm impedance in mono-bridged configuration. Should the 3-channel configuration be used, total impedance must not exceed the minimum 1ohm value. Bridged L Bridged L R R L Bridged R 3-channel configuration 2-channel configuration 1-channel configuration Be sure to keep the right polarity in connecting the speakers. Avoid any contact between poorly insulated wires and the car's ground or metal pieces and between the wires themselves. 2 · RCA INPUT CONNECTORS: connect the pre-output leads of the head unit to the input connectors. 3 · RCA OUTPUT CONNECTORS: connect the pre-output leads to another amplifier. 5 · CHECK CONTROL LED: this led shows the amplifier's status of operation: WHITE: the unit is off. GREEN: the unit is working fine. RED: the unit has entered the protection mode SYNTHESIS1000 is equipped with three different protection devices: - Overheating: in case of wrong installation and of amplifier's overheating, the unit enters the protection mode before being damaged. As soon as the temperature returns to normal values and mistakes are corrected, the unit resumes normal operation. - Overloads: in case a series of speakers is connected to the amplifier with the total impedance value dropping below a tolerable level, i.e. 0.5 Ohm, the amplifier enters the protection mode. To restore normal operation switch off the head unit and then switch it on again. - Output short circuit: in case of a short circuit at the speaker outlets the unit enters the protection mode in order to avoid serious damage to the end-stage transistors. Normal operation is resumed by removing the short circuit and by switching the head unit on again. 6 · FAN +/- CONNECTORS: allows to connect an external fan having a V=12Vcc supply voltage and a power equal to P=6.6 W. approx. 7 · BATT + CONNECTOR for EXTERNAL CONDENSER: connect this terminal directly to the positive pole of a (1 or 1.5) FARAD condenser of 24CARAT PE1.0 or PE1.5 so that the amplifier's dynamic capacities are increased. (it is advisable to position the condenser as close as possibile to the SYNTHESIS1000 amplifier). NOTABENE: charge the condenser by means of the resistance included in the packaging before connecting it to the amplifier. 8 · BATT + LEAD: connect it directly to the battery positive pole (+) by using a cable with an adequate section. Place a fuse between the battery and the amplifier so that the fuse is as close as possible to the battery. 9 · GND CONNECTOR: Do not connect it directly to the battery negative pole (-) but connect it to a clean part (i.e. paint-free) of the vehicle's chassis by using a cable with an adequate section. 2 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 10 · GND CONNECTOR for EXTERNAL CONDENSER: connect it directly to the negative pole of a (1 or 1.5) FARAD condenser of 24CARAT PE1.0 or PE1.5 so that the amplifier's dynamic capacities are increased. (It is advisable to position the condenser as close as possibile to the SYNTHESIS1000 amplifier). NOTABENE: charge the condenser by means of the resistance included in the packaging before connecting it to the amplifier. 11 · REMOTE IN/OUT CONNECTOR: IN should be connected to the remote switch-on output lead or to the output lead of the power antenna coming from the head unit. By doing so the SYNTHESIS1000 can be switched on and off through the head unit. Another amplifier can be connected through OUT. If this is the case, one or more amplifiers can be switched on through one connection to the head unit. (The OUT output is delayed compared to the remote ON input). 12 · LOW PASS FREQUENCY ADJUSTMENT: allows continuous Low-Pass filter adjustment 13 · LOW PASS FILTER CROSSOVER SLOPE SELECTOR: allows to select the Low-Pass filter crossover slope in the 12dB/Oct-24dB/Oct range; when set at the 24dB position ONLY , both internal and external Low-Pass filter configuration switches automatically to the MONO configuration. 14 · HIGH PASS FREQUENCY ADJUSTMENT: allows continuous High-Pass filter adjustment. 15 · EXTERNAL FILTER SELECTOR SWITCH (Flat-HI-LOW): allows to select the desired type of filter either to connect externally a further amplifier or to disable the filter itself. 16 · INTERNAL FILTER SELECTOR (Flat-HI-LOW): allows to select the desired type of filter either to connect externally a further amplifier or to disable the filter itself. 17 · LEFT INPUT GAIN ADJUSTMENT CONTROL: allows to adjust the input sensitivity of the left channel only. It ranges from 0.2 mV to 8V. If the amplifier is to be connected to a head unit that is fitted with preamplified RCA outputs, proceed as follows: a) set the volume control of your unit to 3/4 of maximum output level; b) set the input gain control to the point where the maximum sound level with no distortion is obtained. 18 · RIGHT INPUT GAIN ADJUSTMENT CONTROL: allows to adjust the input sensitivity of the right channel only. It ranges from 0.2 mV to 8V. If the amplifier is to be connected to a head unit that is fitted with preamplified RCA outputs, proceed as follows: a) set the volume control of your unit to 3/4 of maximum output level; b) set the input gain control to the point where the maximum sound level with no distortion is obtained. 19 · SENSITIVITY RANGE SELECTOR: allows to select the sensitivity range that is most suitable to the unit installed. 20 · INPUT MODE SELECTOR: allows to select the a ...