TARAMPS TS 400X4 Amplifier Free Shipping Worldwide Instruction Manual

TARAMPS TS 400X4 Amplifier Free Shipping Worldwide 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.

Declaration of Conformity

TARAMPS ELECTRONICS LTDA Alfredo Marcondes – SP Brazil

Hereby, Taramps Electronics Ltda declares that the product TS 400X4 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.

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.

Safety requirements

To ensure proper use, please read through this manual before using the amplifier. It is specially important that you know the CAUTION Scontained 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

1. RCA INPUT: Inputs of signals to be amplified. Connect these signals to 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 signals levels of nearly all models of Head Units found in the market. The MIN position of this control allows to receive up to 4VRMS signals into RCA inputs

3. CROSSOVER: Set the operating mode of amplifier
   SELECTOR POSITION – FULL
   Amplifies the whole audio range, responding from 18Hz to 30KHz. 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 mid-bass, mid-range  speakers or tweeters.
   
   SELECTOR POSITION – LPF – (LOW PASS)
   Amplifies only bass signal, the response is limited to 90Hz (-12dB/8ª), an optimal frequency cutoff for sub-woofers.
   

4. HIGHLEVEL 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 INwire 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

5. ON: Indicates that amplifier is on

Output & power supply connector

1. POWER (Power Supply Connector): The connector terminal (+) must be connected to the battery’s positive pole with a 4mm² (minimum) wire gauge. The connector terminal (-) must be properly connect to the battery’s negative pole with a same wire gauge. The remote terminal must be connected to the Head Unit REMOTE output with a 0.75mm² wire. (Except when using the HIGH INPUT).
   CAUTION
   Before making any connections to the power terminals, make sure that the negative (-) of the vehicle battery is disconnected.

2. OUTPUT: To connect the speakers. Follow the polarity and the minimum impedance recommended.
   For STEREO connections, the minimum impedance is 2 ohms at each channel; for BRIGDED connections is 4 ohms.
   To combine speakers, the resulting impedance must be taken in consideration See the examples below:

For Bridge Connection = 4 OHMS

For Stereo Connection = 2 OHMS

Protection system

Short-circuit Protection: Shutdown the amplifier when detect a short- circuit or impedance lower than the supported at the output.
Thermal Protection: The amplifier will shutdown if the heatsink gets too hot. Check the installation (speakers impedance, hot places or wrong installation).

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 gauge___15 AWG
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.

Connection example in the output: Stereo + Bridged
Note: In case of compression driver and tweeters you must install a passive filter in the positive terminal of the same ones (Consult transducer’s manufacturer manual)

Head Unit
If the head unit doesn’t have the 4 RCA outputs, use ‘‘Y’’ type cable adapters for properly 4 inputs connection of amplifier.

CAUTION
The entire aluminum surface of the amplifier serves as a heat sink. The usually working temperature is 65°C. So, avoid contact with this surface when the amplifier is in use.

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

Technical features

• Rated power at 1KHz, resistive load at the indicated impedance, with THD ≤ 10% and V = 13.8V.
• Due to the natural tolerances of the internal components of the manufacturing process, the technical characteristics presented here may vary.

+5518 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 Brazi
www.taramps.com.br        

References

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

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