TARAMPS TL1500 1500 Watts Rms Car Audio Amplifier Instruction Manual
- June 13, 2024
- TARAMPS
Table of Contents
TARAMPS TL1500 1500 Watts Rms Car Audio Amplifier Instruction Manual
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 TL 1500 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.
Presentation
The TL-1500 amplifier was developed for 3-channel systems, including:
- 2x stereo channels (L / R) of 95 W RMS each, with active HPF 90Hz filter for connecting loudspeakers;
- 1x 200 W RMS SUB channel to connect the subwoofer. This channel is the sum of the channels (L / R) with active LPF filter at 90Hz.
Safety requirements
To ensure proper use, please read through this manual before using the amplifier. It is specially important that you know the WARNING Sand 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
- ON: Indicates amplifier is turned on
- BASS BOOST: Bass boost 50 Hz, with amplitude from 0 up to10dB
- INPUT (RCA): Signal connectors (L/R) to be amplified. Connect them to the RCA output connections from Head Unit, using good quality shielded cables in order to avoid noise interference.
- INPUT (WIRES): Signal connectors (L/R) to be amplified. Connect them to the amplified output connections (WIRES) from Head Unit.
Attention: Using this connector, the connection of the REMOTE cable is NOT required, because TL-1500 has an audio recognition system which turns the amplifier on automatically.
In order to keep the amplifier ON, a minimum volume is required, around 2 to 5 (varying according to song or head unit model). Note that if the head unit is turned on with volume = 0, the amplifier won’t turn-on.
In cause of absence of audio or turning head unit off, the amplifier will still remain on for around 30 seconds.
Output & power supply connector
- POWER(Power Supply Connector): The (-) terminal of the connector must be connected to the negative terminal of the battery via a minimum 4mm² gauge cable of. The remote terminal must be connected to the REMOTE output of the head unit a 0.75mm² cable. The (+) terminal of the connector must be connected to the positive terminal of the battery via a minimum 4mm² gauge cable.
- OUTPUT (SUBWOOFER 4 ): To connect the Subwoofer. Follow the indicated polarity, the minimum impedance is 4 OHMS.
- OUTPUT (R / L): To connect the speakers. Follow the indicated polarity, the minimum impedance is 2 OHMS.
Attention: The use of wiring with a lower than the recommended gauge causes a power loss and overheating of the wiring.
Observe the polarity, never invert the power cables, risk of damage to the amplifier.
Protection systems
Protection against short-circuit: Mute the audio signal in case of short- circuit or lower impedance into output.
Thermal protection: If the heatsink reaches high temperature levels (which is not much probable if device is correctly installed at adequate location), audio signal is muted.
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 ____11
AWG
Output cables wire gauge15 AWG(stereo) / 13
AWG(subwoofer)
Remote cable ____ 18 AWG
Protection fuse or circuit
breaker20A
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.
Wire Input:
If you choose to use this input, you won’t need to connect the RCA’S cable and
remote signal.
Note: In case of compression drivers and tweeters you must install a passive filter in the positive terminal of the same ones (Consult transducer’s manufacturer manual).
Examples of connections in the power supply input.
Note: Required battery bank capacity: At least 150Ah
CUIDADO This equipment is not suitable for use in places where children may be present.
Technical features
- Number of Channels: 03
- Output Power @13.8VDC – 2 OHMS: 190W RMS (2 x 95W RMS STEREO)*
- Output Power @13.8VDC – 4 OHMS: 200W RMS (1 x 200W RMS SUB)**
- Input Sensitivity (Level 100%): RCA input = 320mV Wire input = 6V
- Signal- to-noise Ratio: >90dB
- Frequency Response (Full Range): SUB output: (15Hz ~ 90Hz (-12dB/8ª) STEREO output L/R: 90Hz ~ 30KHz (-12dB/8ª)
- Bass Boost: **** Ajustable 0 ~ 10dB @ 50Hz
- Efficiency of output stage: 90%
- Input Impedance: 10K Ohms (RCA) 1K Ohms (WIRE)
- Protection System: Output short circuit – thermal protection
- Minimum Supply Voltage: 9VDC
- Maximum Supply Voltage: 16VDC
- Idle Consumption: 0.75A
- Musical Consumption @13.8VDC: 17.5A
- Rated Power Consumption: 35A
- Dimensions (W x H x L): 138 x 49 x 121mm (5.43″ x 1.93″ x 4.76″)
- Weigth: 0,60Kg (1.32lb)
Rated power with 1KHz sinusoidal signal and THD <= 10% in L & R output, with 2 ohms resistive load, measured with Audio Precision APx525 audio analyzer or equivalent and the product at lower than 50°C case temperature and 13.8V supply voltage.
Rated power with 60Hz sinusoidal signal and THD <= 10% in SUB output, with 4 ohms resistive load, measured with Audio Precision APx525 audio analyzer or equivalent and the product at lower than 50°C case temperature and 13.8V 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 if you have questions contact TARAMPS suppor
+55 18 3266-4050
Fabricado por / 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
References
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