TARAMPS DS 4000X4 Car Amplifier Instruction Manual

TARAMPS DS 4000X4 Car Amplifier

Product Information

• Product Name: Amplifier
• Power Output: 4000 Watts
• Impedance: 1 Ohm, 2 Ohms
• Number of Channels: 4
• Continuous Power Output: 4 x 1000W RMS
• Input Sensitivity (Gain): 250mV (RCA) / 3V (FIO)
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >86dB
• Crossover Frequency Range: 8Hz – 20KHz
• Crossover Types: High Pass Filter (HPF), Low Pass Filter (LPF), Full
• Recommended Wire Gauge for Power Supply Cable: 1/0 AWG
• Recommended Wire Gauge for Output Cables: 11 AWG
• Recommended Wire Gauge for Remote Cable: 18 AWG
• Protection Fuse or Circuit Breaker: 160A
• Dimensions: 268 x 72 x 333mm
• Weight: 5.06Kg

Product Usage Instructions

1. Before connecting any cables or making any adjustments, make sure the amplifier is turned off.
2. Connect the positive and negative power supply cables using a wire gauge of at least 1/0 AWG. Make sure to check the polarity and never reverse the power supply cables.
3. Connect the output cables to your speakers using an appropriate wire gauge of at least 11 AWG.
4. Connect the remote cable to the appropriate input on the amplifier using an 18 AWG wire gauge.
5. Install a protection fuse or circuit breaker with a rating of 160A as close as possible to the battery.
6. If your head unit doesn’t have 4 RCA outputs, use “Y” type cable adapters to properly connect all 4 inputs of the amplifier.
7. Ensure that the entire aluminum surface of the amplifier is not touched during use, as it serves as a heat sink.
8. If using subwoofers or woofers with 4 ohms impedance, follow the provided output connection example for stereo or bridged connection.
9. For compression drivers and tweeters, install a passive filter on the positive terminal according to the manufacturer’s manual.
10. Make sure to use a battery bank with a capacity of at least 160Ah.
11. Keep the amplifier away from children and avoid using it in places where children may be present.

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 a 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, and 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 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-assistances-technical or contact the factory support directly:
• Phones: +55 18 3266-4050 / +55 18 99749-3391
• E-mail: [email protected]

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
• DS 4000X4 complies with Directive 2014/30/EU, according to 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 on the following Product Page on the Internet.

Safety requirements

• To ensure proper use, please read through this manual before using the amplifier. It is specially important that you know the 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 installing it far from the fuel tank, fuel lines, heat sources and other parts of the vehicle.
• Be sure to install a protection fuse or a circuit breaker near to the battery. Follow the ampere rating as indicated here in this manual. Use of an improper fuse or circuit breaker could result in overheating, smoke, damage to the product, injury or burns.
• Avoid running wires over or through sharp edges. Use rubber or plastic grommets to protect any wires routed through the car’s body.
• Before making any connection to the amplifier, disconnect the battery negative terminal.
• When in use, the external surface of may amplifier becomes hot. Avoid touching the heatsink area and keep children 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 proceeding with any connection or disconnection in these terminals.
• If you want to dispose of this amplifier, don’t throw it on domestic waste. It must be collected by a used electronic product disposal service for proper recycling.

Safety

• Pay attention to the safety symbols.
• This symbol with “CAUTION” is intended to alert the user to the presence of
• CAUTION important instructions. Failure to heed the instructions will result in a risk of injury to the user or product damage.

Functions & inputs

1. INPUT: Inputs of signals to be amplified. Connect these signals to the RCA outputs of Head Unit, using good-quality shielded cables to avoid noise interference.
2. GAIN: It sets the amplifier input sensitivity, which allows an optimal adjustment to the output signal levels of nearly all models of Head Units found in the market.
   • The MIN position of this control allows to receive of up to 4V RMS signals into RCA inputs.
3. CROSSOVER: Set the operating mode of the amplifier:
   • SELECTOR POSITION -FULL
   • Amplifies the whole audio range, responding from 8Hz to 20KHz. This function is normally used when there is an external crossover in the system.
   • SELECTOR POSITION – HPF – (HIGH PASS)
   • Amplifies signals with more intensity above 90Hz. This type of function is used in mid-bass, mid-range speakers or tweeters.
   • SELECTOR POSITION – LPF – (LOW PASS)
   • Amplifies only bass signal, the response is limited to 90Hz (-12dB/8), an optimal frequency cutoff for sub- woofers.
4. HIGH LEVEL INPUT: Input for high level / low impedance signals (from the speaker output of the head unit), it features function auto turn on by the input signal, compatible with head units with speaker diagnosis (A.S.S. Advanced Speaker Simulation OEM HU) so it eliminates the need of the REMOTE IN wire from the power connector when using this input.
   Note: The system is designed for use in virtually all head units on the market. However, on some, you may not get the auto turn-on function due to the type of audio output circuit. In this case, use the REMOTE wire.

Output & power supply connector

1. FAN: This amplifier has one internal ventilation fan. For perfect functioning, the amplifier must be installed in a cool and aired place with at least 1″ (25mm) space around the heatsink for proper heat spreading. The usual working temperature of the amplifier is 65°C.
   • CAUTION
   • The fan and ventilation openings are responsible for cooling the amplifier when it is in use, so it cannot be obstructed.
2. SPEAKER: To connect the speakers. Follow the polarity and the minimum impedance recommended. (See impedance information on the sticker on top of the amplifier).
   • 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.
   • To combine speakers, the resulting impedance must be taken into consideration. See examples below:
3. POWER (Power Supply Connector): The connector terminal (+) must be connected to the battery’s positive pole with a 50mm? / 1/0 AWG (minimum) wire gauge. The connector terminal (-) must be properly connected to the battery’s negative pole with the same wire gauge. The remote terminal must be connected to the Head Unit REMOTE output with a 0.75mm. / 18 AWG wire. (Except when using the HIGH INPUT input).
   • 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: Indicates that the amplifier is turned on.
• PROT: Indicates that the amplifier is in protection.
• Short-circuit or impedance lower than that supported at output.
• LED flashes 1x: (1 sec on / 1 sec off = Temperature above the operating limit (>85°C).
• LED flashes 2x: Battery voltage under 9V.
• LED flashes 3x : Battery voltage over 17V.
• LED flashing 10x flashing = Protection detected at some of the outputs or across the GND output terminal. In this case, the output audio is cut off for a few seconds and the amplifier Will try to resume.
• Protections with AUTO-Restart: The amplifier automatically restarts after some above protection event; If the amplifier is restarted 5 times without restart success, then protection is permanently activated until the problem is solved.

Installation

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

Recommended wire* gauge & fuse

• Positive / negative power supply cable _1/0 AWG
  Output cables wire gauge ___11 AWG
  Remote cable _____ 18 AWG
  Protection fuse or circuit breaker ____160A

• Calculated considering a maximum length of 4m. Distance greater than this, you will need to increase the cable gauges.

• 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 protection fuses or circuit breakers as close as possible to batteries.

Technical features

• Rated power with 40Hz to 1KHz sinusoidal signal and THD <= 1%, 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, in 4 simultaneous loads
• The values as above are typical and may vary, due to electronic components tolerance or manufacturing process.
• For further pieces of information or questions, visit our website or contact TARAMPS support.
• +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

Documents / Resources

| TARAMPS DS 4000X4 Car Amplifier [pdf] Instruction Manual
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References

• Taramps
• Taramps | WARRANTY & REPAIR CENTERS
• Taramps | Rede de Assistências Técnicas

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