User manual PHOENIX GOLD MPS-2240

Output Power per Channel at 1% THD (all channels driven) Into 4 ohms @ 12.0 VDC ..................................24 watts x 2 Into 4 ohms @ 14.4 VDC ..................................35 watts x 2 Into 2 ohms @ 14.4 VDC ..................................60 watts x 2 Into 1 ohm @ 14.4 VDC ....................................93 watts x 2 Into 1/2 ohm @ 14.4 VDC .................................150 watts x 2* Bridged into 4 ohms @ 14.4 VDC .....................125 watts x 1 Bridged into 2 ohms @ 14.4 VDC .....................185 watts x 1 Bridged into 1 ohm @ 14.4 VDC .......................300 watts x 1* Frequency Response ........................................±1dB from 20Hz to 20kHz Signal to Noise Ratio.........................................>100dB Lowest THD.......................................................0.02% Damping Factor.................................................500 to 1 Input Sensitivity .................................................200 millivolts to 2 volts Input Impedance................................................30k ohms Input Voltage Range..........................................10.5 volts to 15.0 volts Typical current draw at idle................................3 amps Continuous current draw @ full power**............30 amps Peak current draw @ full power*** ....................40 amps Bass Boost ........................................................+12 dB @ 45 Hz Recommended Fuse Size .................................40 amps Dimensions........................................................8.5"L x 11.4"W x 2.4"H * Low impedance operation requires cooling fans, large gauge power cable and at least 1 farad of capacitance. MINIMUM SPEAKER LOAD IS 1 OHMS BRIDGED OR 1/2 OHM STEREO. ** Average continuous current draw when playing typical music material *** Average peak current needed for musical peaks (<20 ms) when playing typical music material. -- Phoenix Gold Tech Tips -How to select the correct gauge power cable for single or multiple amplifier systems. T he maxi mum co nt inu o us ampl if ier p ower an d the di st ance o f the cab le ru n d ete rmi ne the co rr ect powe r cab le si ze. Use the chart below to find the correct cable size 1. Find the distance (feet) of the cable run along the top. 2. Find the total continuous power (watts) the cable must support on the left. 3. Where the two meet indicates the proper gauge cable. If the distance or power falls between two columms or rows, always round up to the next higher gauge. D istan ce of cab le r un M a x C o n t p o w e r 100 w 200 w 400 w 600 w 800 w 1000 w 1400 w 1800 w 2200 w 2600 w 3000 w 4 ft 10 10 8 8 4 4 2 2 2 2 1/0 8 ft 10 8 8 4 4 2 2 2 2 1/0 1/0 12 ft 8 8 4 4 2 2 2 2 1/0 1/0 1/0 16 ft 8 4 4 2 2 2 2 1/0 1/0 1/0 1/0 x 2 20 ft 4 4 2 2 2 2 1/0 1/0 1/0 1/0 x 2 1/0 x 2 24 ft 4 2 2 2 2 1/0 1/0 1/0 1/0 x 2 1/0 x 2 1/0 x 3 Examples: 1. A system with one ZX450. The amplifier is mounted in the trunk and the battery is 18 feet away in the engine compartment.The amplifer can produce up to 500 watts. The chart above shows the need for a 2 cable. 2. A system with a ZPA0.5 for bass and a . The amplifier is mounted in the trunk and the battery is 18 feet away in the engine compartment.The amplifer can produce up to 500 watts. The chart above shows the need for a 2 cable. PG Tech Support PAW - 11 /98