Audiovox Stereo Amplifier AMP 592C User Manual

ModelAMP-592C  
200WattStereoAmplifier  
Owner's  
Manual  
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HIGH PERFORMANCE STEREO AMPLIFIER  
This power amplifier has been designed to provide high quality performance with  
a minimum of maintenance. However, it's performance will only be as good as the  
careandqualityofcomponentswithwhichitisinstalled. Wethereforeadvisethat  
you read these instructions very carefully to familiarize yourself with the product  
and it's features.  
HELP!  
1-800-645-4994  
Monday-Friday  
Saturday  
8:30am-7:00pmEastern  
9:00am - 5:00pm Eastern  
Shouldyourequireassistancewiththeinstallationorwiringofthisunit, pleasecall  
our toll-free "HELP" line at 1-800-645-4994 during the days/hours shown.  
SPECIFICATIONS  
Maximum Output Power:  
100 watts x 2 @ 4 ohms  
Input Sensitivity:  
low-level 200 mv. - 2 v.  
high-level 2 - 10 v.  
Output Power @ 0.1% T.H.D.: 60 watts RMS x 2  
Filter Type:  
low-pass  
Output Impedance:  
Frequency Response:  
Channel Separation:  
Signal / Noise Ratio:  
Input Impedance:  
2 - 8 ohms  
Filter Slope:  
12 dB/octave  
10 - 50,000 Hz. ± 1 dB  
50 dB  
Filter Crossover:  
Supply Voltage:  
Fuse Rating:  
50 - 250 Hz. (selectable)  
12 volts, negative ground  
10 amps.  
90 dB (A-Weighted)  
low-level 10K ohms  
high-level 100 ohms  
Dimensions (W x H x D): 12-1/4" x  
2"  
x 6-1/8"  
311 mm x 50 mm x 155 mm  
* Due to continuing improvement, Audiovox reserves the right to change features and design without notice.  
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PRECAUTIONS  
1. Althoughthisunitisdesignedwithbuilt-inself-protectioncircuits,theremaybeapossibilityofdamageifitisnotwired  
correctly. Please follow the wiring instructions carefully for the type of system being used.  
2. Thelastleadtobeconnectedisthewiretothepositive(+)terminalofthebattery. Connectthiswireonlyafterhaving  
completed and checked all other connections to the amplifier.  
3. By nature of its design, a power amplifier generates heat and requires good air circulation around it to dissipate that  
heat. Do not install the amplifier in an enclosed area which does not permit adequate air circulation. Should the  
temperature of the unit rise too high, the internal thermal sensors will shut off operation until it has cooled down  
sufficiently.  
4. If fuse replacement is necessary, use only fuses of the same ampere rating as originally supplied with the unit. The  
use of fuses with incorrect ratings may cause serious damage to the amplifier. If fuses blow consistently, carefully  
check all electrical connections to the unit.  
5. Supply of adequate battery voltage is critical to the proper operation of the power amplifier. The leads to the battery  
and chassis ground mustbe of a thick enough gauge to provide this voltage to the amplifier. We recommend  
#14 gauge wire or thicker (smaller gauge #) for the battery and ground leads.  
6. Make certain that the speakers to be used with this amplifier are capable of handling the output power (wattage)  
of the unit. Use of speakers not rated for the output of this amplifier may cause damage to or failure of the  
speakers for which Audiovox will not be liable.  
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INSTALLATION DIAGRAM  
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS  
1. Select a mounting area where the amplifier will  
havesufficientaircirculationforpropercooling.  
Inadequateaircirculationwillcausethetemperature  
of the amplifier to rise and will trigger the  
thermal protection mode.  
SELF-TAPPING SCREW  
2. Place the amplifier on the mounting surface  
and mark the locations of the four mounting  
holes as shown in the illustration.  
3. Remove the amplifier and drill a 1/8" hole at  
each of the four locations.  
CAUTION:Beforedrillingtheholes, lookatthe  
underside of the mounting surface. Always  
check carefully to avoid drilling into wiring,  
braces, fuel or brake lines. CHECK BEFORE  
YOU DRILL !  
4. Secure the amplifier to the mounting surface  
using the self-tapping screws provided.  
MOUNTING SURFACE  
1/8" DIA. HOLE  
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WIRING INSTRUCTIONS  
Thepowerandspeakerwireconnectionsforthisamplifieraremadeviascrewtightenedterminalblocks. Loosenthescrew  
for the connection to be made and fully insert the wire (strip 1/2" of insulation from the end) into the respective screw on  
the side panel (crimp-on "U" terminals are provided to simplify wiring and we recommend their use.) Tighten the screw  
down to secure the wire.  
1. Power Connection  
The battery terminal (BATT) must be connected directly to the positive terminal of the vehicle battery to provide an  
adequatevoltagesourceandminimizenoise. Connectingthebatteryterminalleadtoanyotherpoint(suchasthefuse  
block) will reduce the power output and may cause noise and distortion. Use only #14 gauge or thicker (smaller gauge  
#) wire for this lead and connect it to the terminal of the battery after all other wiring is completed.  
2. Ground Connection  
The ground terminal (GND) connection is also critical to the correct operation of the amplifier. Use a wire of the same  
gauge as the power connection (#14 orthicker)andconnectitbetweenthegroundterminal(GND)oftheamplifierand  
a metal part of the vehicle close to the mounting location. This wire should be as short as possible and any paint or  
rust at the grounding point should be scraped away to provide a clean metal surface to which the end of the ground  
wire can be screwed or bolted.  
3. Remote Turn-On Connection  
The amplifier is turned on by applying +12 volts to the remote turn-on terminal (REM). The wire lead to this terminal  
should be connected to the "Auto-Antenna" lead from the car stereo which will provide the +12 volts only when the car  
stereo is turned on. If the car stereo does not provide an Auto-Antenna lead, the remote turn-on lead may be wired to  
an "Accessory" or "Radio" terminal in the car's fuse block. This will turn the amplifier on and off with the ignition key,  
regardless of whether the car stereo is on or off. The remote turn-on lead does not carry large currents, so #20  
gauge wire may be used for this application.  
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WIRING INSTRUCTIONS  
4. Speaker Connections  
Depending on the type and number of speakers used with the amplifier, wire them to the speaker terminals as per the  
appropriatewiringdiagram. Formostapplications, #18gaugewireshouldbeusedforthespeakerleadsbutinnocase  
thinner than #20 gauge. For leads in excess of 10 feet, #16 gauge is recommended. When wiring the speakers, pay  
careful attention to the polarity of the terminals on the speakers and make certain they correspond to the polarity of  
the corresponding terminals on the amplifier. DO NOT ground any speaker leads to the chassis of the vehicle.  
5. Input Connections  
Thisamplifierfeaturesbothhighandlow-levelinputcapability. Useeitherthelow-levelorhigh-levelinputs, notboth.  
If low-level outputs are provided from the car stereo, it is recommended that the low-level inputs be used for lowest  
distortion and best performance. Use good quality shielded audio cables with RCA plugs at both ends to connect the  
stereo to the amplifier and keep the cable lengths to a minimum to avoid noise.  
Ifthecarstereodoesnotprovidelow-leveloutputs,theamplifiermaybeconnectedviathespeaker(high-level)outputs  
from the stereo. Wire the speaker leads from the car stereo to the 5-pin adaptor harness as shown in the diagram  
(shielded cable is not required for this application) and plug the connector into the mating High-Level Input socket on  
the amplifier. Carefully splice and insulate all wire connections.  
CAUTION: Use either the low-level or the high-level inputs on the amplifier.  
DO NOT use both input levels at the same time.  
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USE THIS  
OUTPUT WIRING ON PAGE 7  
                                                                                                    
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INPUT WIRING DIAGRAM  
HIGH-LEVEL  
LOW-LEVEL  
RCA OUTPUTS  
RIGHT  
CAR STEREO  
(SPEAKER) OUTPUTS  
RIGHT+  
RIGHT -  
LEFT -  
LEFT+  
LEFT  
CHASSIS GROUND ON RADIO  
IMPORTANT  
USE EITHER HIGH-LEVEL OR  
LOW-LEVEL INPUTS, NOT BOTH.  
5-PIN  
CONNECTOR  
RCA TYPE  
SHIELDED CABLE  
(NOT INCLUDED)  
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WARNING!  
OUTPUT WIRING DIAGRAM  
l THIS AMPLIFIER IS DESIGNED FOR USE WITH 2 SPEAKERS  
l NEVER COMBINE (BRIDGE) OUTPUTS FOR USE WITH 1 SPEAKER.  
l NEVER GROUND NEGATIVE SPEAKER LEADS TO CHASSIS GROUND.  
l FAILURE TO WIRE CORRECTLY MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE AMPLIFIER.  
EXISTING SCREW OR BOLT  
CLEAN PAINT, RUST, DIRT  
OR GREASE FROM AREA  
FOR GOOD CONNECTION  
+
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LEFT  
SPEAKER  
2 - 8 OHMS  
RIGHT  
SPEAKER  
2 - 8 OHMS  
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m
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GROUNDED METAL  
SECTION OF VEHICLE  
USE #14 GAUGE  
WIRE (SEE TEXT)  
CONNECT THIS  
WIRE LAST  
12 VOLT VEHICLE  
BATTERY  
CHASSIS  
GROUND  
CAR STEREO  
AUTO-ANTENNA LEAD  
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OPERATION  
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Level (Gain) Control  
After initial set-up, the amplifier should not require any  
further adjustment unless there is a change in the car  
stereo or speaker system with which it is used.  
The amplifier is capable of operating from sources  
supplying awiderangeofinputlevels. TheLevelcontrol  
should initially be set to the mid-rotation position. If it is  
found that there is not enough output even when the  
volume control on the car stereo is at its maximum  
setting, adjust the Level control to increase the output  
fromthesystem. If,however,thereisstilloutputfromthe  
amplifier when the car stereo volume control is at its  
Power Indicator Lamps  
ThePowerIndicatorLampswilllighttoindicatethatthe  
unit is connected to the battery and that the Remote  
Turn-Onterminal is receiving +12 volts, thus turning  
on the amplifier.  
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minimum setting, or the output level increases too fast  
with a small rotation of the volume control, adjust the  
Level control to decrease the output from the system.  
Oncethecorrectsettingisfound, thiscontrolshouldnot  
require any further adjustment.  
                                                                
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This Control selects the crossover frequency when the  
Filter Selector is in the "LPF" setting. Adjust it to the  
appropriate position for the characteristics and crossover  
frequency requirements of the speaker system with  
which the amplifier is being used.  
Sub-Woofer Filter Selector  
Cooling Fan  
This switch allows selection of the low-pass frequency  
filter that permits the amplifier to be used to reproduce  
the entire audio range or just the bass range.  
Thisunitincorporatesafantoprovidecontinuousair flow  
throughtheunittokeeptheheat-sinkandcomponents, safely  
within their operating temperature range. The fan is  
automatically activated whenever +12 volts is supplied to  
the Remote Turn-On terminal.  
In the "FULL" position of the switch, the response is flat  
and unaffected so the entire audio frequency range is  
reproduced by the amplifier. Use this setting if the  
amplifierisbeingusedtopowerafullrangespeaker system.  
Fuse  
Thecircuitryoftheamplifierisprotectedfromdamage by  
an automotive-type fast-blow fuse. If fuse replacementis  
necessary, use only fuses of the same ampere rating as  
originally supplied with the unit. The use of fuses with  
incorrect ratings may cause serious damage to the  
amplifier. If fuses blow consistently, carefully check all  
electrical connections to the unit.  
In the "LPF" (Low-Pass Filter) setting, only the bass  
frequencies belowthe frequency set by the Crossover  
Frequency Control will be amplified and fed to the  
speakers. Use this setting if the amplifier is being used  
to power a sub-woofer speaker system.  
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90 DAY/12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY  
Appliestocarstereopoweramplifiers,equalizersandaccessories.  
AUDIOVOXCORPORATION(theCompany)warrantstotheoriginalretailpurchaserofthisproductthatshouldthisproductoranypartthereof,  
under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 90 days from the date of original purchase, such  
defect(s)willberepairedorreplacedwithneworreconditionedproduct(attheCompany'soption)withoutchargeforpartsandrepairlabor. After  
the initial 90 day period and for a period of 12 months from the date of original purchase, the Company will supply at no charge a replacement  
for any defective part(s) but will charge for the labor to repair the product.  
To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of this Warranty, the product is to be delivered with proof of warranty coverage (e.g. dated bill  
of sale), specification of defect(s), transportation prepaid, to an approved warranty station or the Company at the address shown below.  
This Warranty does not extend to the elimination of externally generated static or noise, to correction of antenna problems, to costs incurred  
forinstallation,removalorreinstallationoftheproduct,ordamagetotapes,compactdiscs,speakers,accessories,orvehicleelectricalsystems.  
This Warranty does not apply to any product or part thereof which, in the opinion of the Company, has suffered or been damaged through  
alteration, improper installation, mishandling, misuse, neglect, accident, or by removal or defacement of the factory serial number/bar code  
label(s). THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY'S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT  
PROVIDED ABOVE AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL THE COMPANY'S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER  
FOR THE PRODUCT.  
This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY  
OF MERCHANTABILITY, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY  
WARRANTY HEREUNDER INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN A PERIOD OF  
30 MONTHS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. IN NO CASE SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR  
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHATSOEVER. No person or  
representative is authorized to assume for the Company any liability other than expressed herein in connection with the sale of this product.  
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damage  
so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights  
which vary from state to state.  
U.S.A. : AUDIOVOX CORPORATION, 150 MARCUS BLVD., HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK 11788 l 1-800-645-4994  
CANADA: CALL 1-800-645-4994 FOR LOCATION OF WARRANTY STATION SERVING YOUR AREA  
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