Audiovox PS2180 manual

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  • Page 1

    Amplifier Installa tion & Oper a tion Manual PS260 PS285 PS2130 PS2180 Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    PS260 / PS285 / PS2130 / PS2180 2 PS 260, PS285, PS2130 & PS2180 Manual de Instalación y Operación Contenido Introducción . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Características . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    PS260 / PS285 / PS2130 / PS2180 3 Installation This device is a high-power audio amp lifier intended for installation in vehicles with a 12-Volt negative ground electrical system. Attempting to conn ect or operate the amplifier in an other type of electrical system may cause damage to the amplifier or the electrical system. Supplies and T ools Need[...]

  • Page 4

    PS260 / PS285 / PS2130 / PS2180 4 Instalación Este dispositivo es un ampl ificador de sonido de alta potenci a. Este amplificador ha sido diseñado para ser instalado en vehículos con un sistema eléctrico de 12 voltios y masa negativa. El intento de conectar o hacer funci onar el amplificador en otro tipo de sistema eléctrico puede causarle da?[...]

  • Page 5

    PS260 / PS285 / PS2130 / PS2180 5 FUSE 25A PS260 PS285 PS2130 PS2180 25 AMP 30 AMP 2x25 AMP 2x40 AMP POWER +12V REM GND T o Battery + T erminal Al T erminal de la Bater a + A la Borne de Batterie + í Fuse or Circuit Breaker Fusible o Interruptor Fusible ou Disjoncteur Install as close to the battery as possible. Instale como cerca de la bater a co[...]

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    PS260 / PS285 / PS2130 / PS2180 6 PS260 / PS285 PS2130 / PS2180 4 5 1.4 2 80 180 300 80 180 300 80 180 300 4 5 1.4 2 80 180 300 80 180 300 80 180 300 Hz Hz Hz Hz Hz Hz Hz Hz W iring (continued) Output Wiring The output signal allows you to conveniently connect other amplifiers to each other . Input Wiring Low Level Input (RCA Input) Low level (RCA)[...]

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    PS260 / PS285 / PS2130 / PS2180 7 4 ohm nominal 2 ohm minimum 4 ohm nominal 2 ohm minimum 4 ohm minimum C L L C Inductor Capacitor W iring (continued) Speaker Wiring The S peaker Wiring diagrams illustrate the fo llowing four options for connect ing speakers and subwoofers to the PS amps: • T wo Speakers • T wo Subw oofers • Bridged Subwoofer[...]

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    PS260 / PS285 / PS2130 / PS2180 8 Cableado Alimentación T ermin al Eléctrica (+12V) Conecte directamente a el terminal positivo (+) de la batería del vehículo de calibre 10 (PS260 y PS285) o de calibre 8 (PS2130 y PS2180) como mínimo. Te r m i n a l R e m o t a ( R E M ) Conectar la antena o la cabeza de encendido del amplificador desde el rec[...]

  • Page 9

    PS260 / PS285 / PS2130 / PS2180 9 Power Indicator Indicador de energía Indicateur de puissance Protect Indicator Indicador de la protección Indicateur de la protection Level Nivel de entrada Niveau Bass Boost Bajos Bas Crossover Cruce Filtrage L-CHX R-CHX 4 5 1.4 2 80 180 300 80 180 300 80 180 300 Hz Hz Hz Hz 4 .5 1.4 2 80 180 300 80 180 300 Hz H[...]

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    PS260 / PS285 / PS2130 / PS2180 10 Indicador es y Contr oles (continuado) Alza Baja (Ba ss Boost) La característica del alza baja es cont inuamente ajustabl e a par tir de la 0 a +18dB @ 45Hz. que ajusta el ni vel del alza baja permite que diversas combinacion es del subwoofer sean igualadas. Utilice este control p ara aumentar el nivel del bajo b[...]

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    PS260 / PS285 / PS2130 / PS2180 11 T r oubleshooting Note: If the protection light is activated with no speakers conn ected to the amplifier, and all the power connections are correct, thi s would indicate an internal p roblem with the amplifier . Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Amplifier does not turn on No power to +12V terminal Check fu[...]

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    PS260 / PS285 / PS2130 / PS2180 12 Especificaciones Grados De Energía de CEA PS260 Salida de energía: 57 vatios RMSx2 canales a 4-ohmios @ < 1% THD+N Salida de energía adicional: 75 vatios RMS x 2 canales a 2-ohmios @ < 1% THD+N 155 vatios RMS x 1 canal a 4-o hmios @ < 1% THD+N Energía dinámica: 1 14 va tios x 2 canales a 4-ohmios Dim[...]

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    PS260 / PS285 / PS2130 / PS2180 13 Spécifications Estimations de puissance de CEA PS260 Rendement de puissanc e: 57 watt s RMSx2 ca naux dans 4- ohms @ < 1% THD+ N Rendement de puissanc e additionne: 75 watts RM S x 2 canaux dans 2-oh ms @ < 1% THD+N 155 watts RMS x 1 canal da ns 4-ohms @ < 1% THD+N Puissance dynamique: 1 14 watts x 2 ca [...]

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    PS260 / PS285 / PS2130 / PS2180 14 Audio Precision THD+N vs. Power 19 Jensen THD+N vs Power @ 2-ohm_stereo.at1 Color Line S tyle Thick Data Axis Cyan Solid 1 Anlr .THD+N Ratio Left Y ellow Solid 1 Anlr .THD+N Ratio Left Power output - Rated power/2-ohm load. All channels driven. Left and Right channel. 1kHz tone. 0.001 5 0.01 0.1 1 % 10 100 20 30 4[...]

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    PS260 / PS285 / PS2130 / PS2180 15 Audio Precision THD+N vs. Power 19 Jensen THD+N vs Power @ 2-ohm_stereo.at1 Color Line Style Thick Data Axis Cyan Solid 1 Anlr .THD+N Ratio Left Y ellow Solid 1 Anlr.THD+N Ratio Left Power output - Rated power/2-ohm load. All channels driven. Left and Right channel. 1kHz tone. 0.001 5 0.01 0.1 1 % 20 220 40 60 80 [...]

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    PS260 / PS285 / PS2130 / PS2180 16 12-Month Limited W ar r anty AUDIOVOX CORPORA TION (the Company) warrants to th e original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof, under normal us e and co nditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 1 2 months from the d ate of original purchase, such def[...]