TARAMPS BASS 15K 15000 Watts Rms Car Audio Amplifier 1 Ohm Instruction Manual

Instruction manual
BASS 15K
AMPLIFIER – 15.000WATTS – 1 OHM
The installation of this product must be made by a qualified professional.

Term of warranty

TARAMPS, located on Abilio Daguano Street 274, Res. Manoel Martins – Alfredo Marcondes, SP – Brazil, ZIP CODE 19180-000, guarantees this product against any defects on terms of project, making, assembling, and/or with solidarity, due to project vices which cause it improper or inadequate to its original use within 12 months from the date of purchase. In case of defect during the warranty period, TARAMPS responsibility is limited to the repairing or substitution of the device of its own making.

This warranty excludes:

• Damaged products by improper installation, water infiltration, violation by unauthorized individuals;
• Tamper or torn warranty seal;
• Cases in which the product is not used in adequate conditions;
• Defects caused by accessories, modifications or features attached to the product;
• The product with damage from falling, bumps or nature related problems (flooding, lightning, etc.);
• Warranty card is not properly filled or torn;
• Costs involving uninstallation, reinstallation of equipment as well as shipment to the factory;
• Damage of any kind, due to problems in the product, as well as losses caused by discontinued use of the product.

Technical assistance

For international support, check on our website: www.taramps.com.br/en/rede- de-assistencias-tecnicas or contact direct the factory support:
Phones: +55 18 3266-4050 / +55 18 99749-3391
E-mail: service@taramps.com.br

Introduction

Read this manual before preparing the product. In case of doubt, contact our technical support: (18) 3266-4050 or www.taramps.com.br.
At the end of its useful life, this product must not be disposed of in household waste. Look for an electronic equipment collection or recycling center for proper disposal.

Declaration of Conformity
**** TARAMPS ELECTRONICS LTDA Alfredo Marcondes – SP Brazil
Hereby, Taramps Electronics Ltda declares that the product BASS 15K complies with the Directive 2014/30/EU, according with the following harmonized standard:
-EN 50498:2010 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Product family standard for aftermarket electronic equipment in vehicles
The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available at the following Product Page on Internet.

Safety requirements

To ensure proper use, please read through this manual before using the amplifier. It is specially important that you know the WARNINGS and CAUTIONS contained here.

• The installation of this amplifier must be done by a qualified professional.
• Wear safety glasses, insulated gloves and correct tools for installing this product.
• This amplifier is for use with 12V batteries. Always check the voltage before installing.
• This amplifier must be installed in a firm place with at least 1” space around the heatsink for proper heat spreading.
• Never install the amplifier in places exposed to dust, humidity and water. Pay attention to install it far from fuel tank, fuel lines, heat sources and other parts of vehicle.
• Be sure to install protection fuse or a circuit braker near to battery. Follow the ampere rating as indicated here in this manual. Use of improper fuse or circuit breaker could result in overheat, smoke, damage to product, injury or burns.
• Avoid running wires over or through sharp edges. Use rubber or plastic grommets to protect any wires routed through car’s body.
• Before make any connection to amplifier, disconnect the battery negative terminal.
• When in use, the external surface of may amplifier becomes hot. Avoid touching the heatsink area and keep childrens far from the amplifier.
• This amplifier may produce high sound pressure levels. Avoid continuous exposure to levels over 85dB to prevent permanent hearing loss.
• Output connections for speakers may have voltage levels when the amplifier is operating. Make sure that the amplifier is turned OFF before proceed any connection or disconnection in this terminals.
• If you want to dispose this amplifier, don’t throw it on domestic waste. It must be collected by an used electronic product disposal service for proper recycling.

Safety

As you read this manual, pay attention to the safety symbols.
CAUTION This symbol with “CAUTION” is intended to alert the user to the presence of important instructions. Failure to heed the instructions will result in risk of injury to user or product damage.
Taramps reserves the right to modify the contents of this document at any time without prior notice and does not have the obligation to apply the changes in units which were previously produced.

Functions, inputs & outputs

1. INPUT: Inputs of signals to be amplified. Connect these signals to RCA outputs of CD / DVD Player, using good quality shielded cables to avoid noise interference.
2. THRU OUT: This output can send the same input signal (INPUT) to another amplifier.
3. LEVEL: It sets the amplifier input sensitivity, which allows an optimal adjustment to the output signals levels of nearly all models of CD/DVD Players found in the market.
4. SUBSONIC: Variable adjustment from 8Hz to 30Hz, which determines the beginning of the amplifier operating frequency.
5. LOW PASS: Variable adjustment from 60Hz to 250Hz, which determines the end of the amplifier operating frequency.
6. FREQ. Set the Bass Boost center frequency, from 35Hz up to 60Hz.
7. BASS BOOST: Boost the bass signals with variable range of 0 to + 12dB.
8. REMOTE TERMINAL: The remote CD/DVD Player output must be connected by a 0.75 mm² (18 AWG) cable.
9. SPEAKER: Output (positive and negative) to transducer’s connection (loudspeakers). Follow the polarity described and the minimum impedance recommended.
   To combine loudspeakers, the resulting impedance must be taken into consideration.

CAUTION Due to the presence of voltage at the output terminals when the product is turned on, avoid contact with them. Risk of electric shock.
10 – FANS: The BASS 15K, has four internal ventilation fans, and cannot be blocked. For perfect functioning, the amplifier must be installed in a cool and aired place. It is recommended not to embed it, so that the air circulates throughout the inside of the product extension, thereby preventing the thermal protection from acting.
CAUTION The fan and ventilation openings are responsible for cooling the amplifier when it is in use, so it cannot be obstructed.

Power supply connector

1. NEGATIVE POWER SUPPLY TERMINAL: A 2 x 70mm² (2/0 AWG) cable as short as possible must be used, connected to the negative battery pole.
2. POSITIVE POWER SUPPLY TERMINAL: Use a 2 x 70mm² (2/0 AWG) cable directly from the positive battery terminal with fuse (650A), as close as possible from the battery.
   It is recommended that all cables must have tinned ends to improve electrical contact and all power inputs must be used.

CAUTION Before making any connections to the power terminals, make sure that the negative (-) of the vehicle battery is disconnected.

LEDS indicators & protection system

ON (BLUE LED): Indicates that amplifier is on.
CLIP (YELLOW LED): Indicates that the amplifier is operating at the threshold of distortion or excessive temperature. If the red led also blinks, it indicates excessive distortion.
PROT (RED LED): It indicates whether there is a short circuit at the output of the amplifier or lower impedance that can be tolerated by the equipment; Check if the supply voltage is below 9V or above 17V.
SHORT-CIRCUIT PROTECTION: Shutdown the amplifier when detecting a short- circuit or impedance lower than the supported at the output.
THERMAL PROTECTION: When the amplifier reaches a high temperature condition (internally), the thermal shutdown will trip – The audio output will be disabled and the yellow led will flash continuously. The internal fan will remain on until the internal temperature backs to normal operating levels , then the amplifier resumes the audio playing.
Don’t turn off the amplifier under this conditions, in order to get a shorter cooling time.
HIGH/LOW SUPPLY VOLTAGE: If the supply voltage is below 9V LED (PROT) will flash 2x intermittently. Above 17V, the LED (PROT) will flash 3x intermittently, the protection system will be triggered, cutting off the audio signal. The amplifier will only return to Its normal functioning when it is switched off and on again and the supply voltage is between 9V and 17V.

Installation

CAUTION CAUTION: All connections to power supply, input and output connectors must be carried out only with amplifier off.

Recommended wire gauge & fuse

Positive / negative power supply cable 2 x 2/0 AWG
Output cables wire gauge____7 AWG
Remote cable ____ 18 AWG
Protection fuse or circuit breaker__650A

Calculated considering a maximum length of 4m. Distance greater than this, you will need to increase the cable gauges.
CAUTION Using wire gauges below the recommendation will result in power loss and overheating of wiring.
Check polarity and never reverse power supply cables due to the risk of damage to the amplifier.
It is compulsory to install a protection fuses or circuit breakers as close as possible from batteries.

Examples of connections in the power supply input.
Note: Required battery bank capacity: At least 650Ah

CAUTION This equipment is not suitable for use in places where children may be present.

Technical features

Output Power @14.4VDC
1 OHM:| 15000W RMS*
2 OHMS:| 8505W RMS
Input Sensitivity (Level 100%):| 280mV
Signal- to-noise Ratio:| >95dB
Frequency Response (Full Range):| 8Hz ~ 250Hz (-3dB) ** (Graphic)
Crossover
HPF (Subsonic Filter):| 8Hz ~ 30Hz (-12dB/8ª) Variable
LPF (Low Pass Filter):| 60Hz ~ 250Hz (-12dB/8ª) Variable
Bass Boost:
Freq.:
Boost:| 35Hz ~ 60Hz
0 ~12dB
Efficiency:| 80%
Input Impedance:| 22K Ohms
Protection System:| Short-Circuit to Output, Short on output to GND,
Low impedance at output, low/high supply voltage and Thermal protection.
Minimum Supply Voltage:| 9VDC
Maximum Supply Voltage:| 17VDC
Idle Consumption:| 400mA
Musical Consumption @14.4VDC:| 651A
Rated Power Consumption:| 1302A
Dimensions (W x H x L):| 239 x 73 x 544mm (9.41″ x 2.87″ x 21.42″)
Weigth:| 9,70Kg (21.30lb)

*Rated power with 60Hz sinusoidal signal and THD ≤ 10%, with resistive loads, measured with Audio Precision APx525 audio analyzer or equivalent and the product at lower than 50°C case temperature and 14.4V supply voltage.
**Frequency response measured at 2 times the minimum impedance.
The values as above are typical and may vary, due to electronic components tolerance or manufacturing process.
For further informations or questions, visit our website or contact TARAMPS support.

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+55 18 3266-4050
Manufactured by:
TARAMPS ELECTRONICS LTDA
CNPJ / TAX ID: 11.273.485/0001-03
R. João Silvério, 121 • Res. Manoel Martins
Alfredo Marcondes – SP
Indústria Brasileira – Made in Brazil
www.taramps.com.br

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