TARAMPS BASS 800 Amplifier Instruction Manual

: May 15, 2024
: TARAMPS

Table of Contents

Introduction
Safety requirements
Safety
Functions & inputs
LEDS indicator
Power supply connector
Protection systems
Installation
Recommended wire* gauge & fuse
Technical features
References
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TARAMPS BASS 800 Amplifier Instruction Manual

The installation of this product must be made by a qualified professional.

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 800 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 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 breaker 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

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

INPUT FOR SIGNALS L / R (HIGH LEVEL): Signal connectors to be amplified. Connect them to the hi-level output connections (WIRES) from CD / DVD player.
Attention: Using this connector, the connection of the REMOTE cable is isn’t required because the BASS 800 amplifier has an audio recognition system which turn on the amplifier automatically.
In order to keep the amplifier ON, a minimum volume is required, around 2 to 5 (varying according to song or CD player model). Notice that in case CD player is turned on with volume = 0, the amplifier won’t turn on.
In cause of absence of audio or turning CD player off, the amplifier will still remain on for around 30 seconds.
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.
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.
CROSSOVER
SUBSONIC: Variable adjustment from 8Hz to 30Hz, which determines the beginning of the amplifier operating frequency.
LOW PASS : Variable adjustment from 60Hz to 250Hz, which determines the end of the amplifier operating frequency.
BASS BOOST:
BOSST: Boost for bass signals with variable range from 0 to + 12dB.
FREQ: Set the Bass Boost center frequency, from 35Hz up to 60Hz.

LEDS indicator

ON: Indicates that the amplifier is turned on.
CLIP: Indicates that the amplifier is operating at the threshold of the distortion.

Power supply connector

FAN: The BASS 800, has one internal fan, and cannot be blocked. This fan is controlled by an intelligent system (Smart Cooler). The fan only runs at maximum speed after the product reach a certain temperature level. This function ensures long fan life and silent operation of your amplifier.
SPEAKER: Output (positive and negative) to loudspeakers connection. Follow the polarity described and the minimum impedance recommended.
To combine loudspeakers, the resulting impedance must be taken into consideration.
POSITIVE POWER SUPPLY TERMINAL: Use a 10mm² (7 AWG) cable directly from the positive battery terminal with fuse (50A), as close as possible from the battery.
REMOTE TERMINAL: The remote CD/DVD Player output must be connected by a 0.75mm² (18 AWG) cable.
NEGATIVE POWER SUPPLY TERMINAL : A 10mm² (7 AWG) cable as short as possible must be used, connected to the negative battery pole.
It is recommended that all cables must have tinned ends to improve electrical contact .
CAUTION : Before making any connections to the power terminals, make sure that the negative (-) of the vehicle battery is disconnected.

Protection systems

SHORT-CIRCUIT PROTECTION: Shutdown the amplifier when detect a short- circuit or impedance lower than the supported at the output.

LOW VOLTAGE PROTECTION: Shutdown the amplifier if the battery voltage is below 9V.
HIGH VOLTAGE PROTECTION: Shutdown the amplifier if the battery voltage is above 16V.

Installation

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 __ 7 AWG
Output cables wire gauge___ 11 AWG
Remote cable _____ 18 AWG
Protection fuse or circuit breaker_____ 50A
*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.
CAUTION 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.

CAUTION The entire aluminum surface of the amplifier acts as a heat sink. The normal working temperature is 70°C (158°F). Avoid contact with this surface when the amplifier is in use. Positive / negative power supply
cable
At least 50A/h required battery capacity CAUTION : This equipment is not suitable for
use in places where children may be present.

Technical features

Minimum Output Impedance:	1 OHM	2 OHMS

*Rated power with 40Hz sinusoidal signal, THD <= 1%, with resistive loads, measured with SMD/AD-1 audio power analyzer or equivalent and the product at lower than 50°C case temperature and 14,4V supply voltage.
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 ELECTRONICS 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
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