TARAMPS T 0202 Multicolor Car Sound Mixer Instruction Manual

: June 5, 2024
: TARAMPS

Table of Contents

TARAMPS T 0202 Multicolor Car Sound Mixer
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
FAQs
Term of warranty
Technical assistance
Introduction
Safety requirements
Important recommendations
Product Overview
Connections
Functions
Installation
Technical features
CONTACT
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TARAMPS T 0202 Multicolor Car Sound Mixer

Product Information

Specifications
- Product Name: T 0202 MULTICOLOR Car Sound Mixer
- Model: T 0202
- Designed for: Sound systems
- Features: 4-band equalizer, 79 variable lighting effects, 2 input channels
- Inputs: RCA and RTS connectors

Product Usage Instructions

Installation
- The installation of this product must be done by a qualified professional to ensure proper setup.
Safety Requirements
- Before using the car sound mixer, read through the manual and pay attention to the safety symbols. Heed the cautions provided to avoid injury or product damage.
Important Recommendations
- Mount the sound mixer in an easily accessible and ventilated location.
- Avoid installing the product near speakers to prevent damage due to vibrations.
- Use high-quality shielded signal cables and connectors to prevent noise interference.
- Check power polarity and use the recommended gauge. Install a 1 Ampere fuse on the positive supply terminal.

FAQs

Q: Can I use a microphone with the T 0202 MULTICOLOR mixer?
- A: Yes, the mixer features high-sensitivity inputs that allow the use of a microphone or LINE IN.
Q: How many input channels does the mixer have?
- A: The mixer has 2 input channels with shared connections – one RCA and one RTS.
Q: How many variable lighting effects does the mixer offer?
- A: The mixer provides a total of 79 variable lighting effects, including random mode effects for visual enhancement.

Term of warranty

TARAMPS, located on Julio Budisk Highway, SN, KM 30 – Alfredo Marcondes, SP – Brazil, ZIP CODE19180-000, guarantees this product against any defects on terms of the 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;
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 installing the product. In case of questions contact our technical support: +55 (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
T 0202 MULTICOLOR 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 Product Page on Internet.
At the end of its lifespan, 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 car sound mixer. It is specially important that you know the CAUTIONS contained here.

The installation of this product must be done by a qualified professional.
Use the correct tools for installing this product. product must be powered by the vehicle’s power system or a 12V AC/DC adapter. Always check the voltage before installing.
Never install the product 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 the battery. Follow the ampere rating as indicated here in this manual. Use of improper fuse could result in overheating, 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 the car’s body.
Automotive sound systems may produce high sound pressure levels. Avoid continuous exposure to levels over 85dB to prevent permanent hearing loss.

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 a risk of injury to the 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 that were previously produced.

Presentation

The T 0202 MULTICOLOR mixer was designed for sound systems allowing the mixing of several types of audio signals with high fidelity, ensuring the original dynamics of the sound.
It features a 4-band equalizer that allows you to increase or reduce specific ranges of mid-bass and highs, allowing for professional control in any situation. Its outputs with timed MUTE avoid undesired noises (Pops) when turned on or off, making the sequence of activations unnecessary, and easing installation.
With a total of 79 variable lighting effects + random mode effects, causing a different visual effect for the user.
The T 0202 MULTICOLOR features 2 input channels, with two shared connections, one RCA and one RTS. This is a high-sensitivity, wide-gain input, which allows the use of a Microphone or LINE IN.
CHANNELS 1 and 2 feature shared L+R type RCA inputs with an RTS connector for greater connection flexibility.

All 2 inputs have independent controls for:

Gain for adjusting the input signal level.
4 EQ controls HIGH, MID HIGH. MID LOW and LOW with ±15dB boost/attenuation.
Level for output control.
The 2 outputs have great amplitude and can deliver up to +18dBu or 6.3Vac of distortion-free signal.

Important recommendations

Use the P4 adapter with the terminal that comes with the product to connect the power wires to the vehicle’s 12V battery. Use 1.5mm² gauge wires for both the positive and negative wires. Screw the wires according to the following instruction:

Borne on the battery positive
Borne on the battery negative.

As protection, a fuse must be installed close to the positive pole of the battery (1A fuse). check for more details in this manual. For the REMOTE connection, use 0.5 mm² wire. The sound mixer must be fixed in an easily accessible and ventilated place. It is not recommended to install the product on the sides of speakers, as vibrations can damage their internal components. To avoid noise caption, use good quality shielded signal cables and connectors.

CAUTION Check power polarity and recommended gauge. it is recommended to install a 1 Ampere fuse on the positive supply terminal.

Product Overview

On this page you have an overview of the T 0202 MULTICOLOR sound mixer, you will better understand the commands on the next page. To be able to use all the product commands, carefully read all the commands below. Install the mixer in an easily accessible place and, if fixing is necessary, use the 4 screwing holes to avoid possible vibrations.

Connections

IN – Inputs

LINE
- Inputs for RCA connectors. Allow to receive signals from various sound equipment, such as head unit, audio processor, etc… with high-level output.
LINE / MIC
- Inputs for connectors RCA or P10 (TRS 1/4”). They allow you to receive signals from various sound equipment but with a gain range suitable for MICROPHONES. These inputs DO NOT HAVE PHANTOM POWER.

OUT – Outputs

AUX OUT
- It features an RCA connector in parallel with a connector for TRS. This output mixes all input signals, including L and R.
- This output features a phase inversion button and independent level control, but it also responds to the MAIN LEVEL control.
MAIN OUT
- It features an RCA connector in parallel with a connector for TRS.
- This output mixes all input channels, including R and L.

Functions

Controls

PHASE Inverts the signal phase of the AUX OUT channel by 180°
AUX LEVEL Adjusts the audio output level at AUX OUT
VU-METER Indicates the level of the output signal.
MAIN LEVEL Controls the signal level at the outputs.

RGB effects

The T 0302 FX MULTICOLOR sound mixer has several lighting effects that can be chosen by the user. Two operating modes alternate depending on the state of the table:

STANDBY MODE: activated when there is no audio output for 10 seconds. At this moment, the RGB EFFECTS button will set the lighting effect to standby mode.
AUDIO MODE: activated when there is an audio signal output from the table. At this moment, the RGB EFFECTS button will configure the lighting effect for audio mode.
NOTE: VU-METER effects are only available in AUDIO MODE. This effect works with the output audio level and serves only as a lighting effect. For greater output level accuracy, use the LED VUMETER next to MAIN LEVEL.

STANDBY EFFECTS TABLE

0	4 comets from red to green
1	4 comets from red to blue
2	4 comets from green to blue
3	4 comets from pink to purple
4	4 comets from blue to purple
5	4 comets from white to pink
6	rainbow eﬀect with wave animation
7	horizontal lines falling and accumulating change colors

AUDIO EFFECTS TABLE

0	4 comets from red to green
1	4 comets from red to blue
2	4 comets from green to blue
3	4 comets from pink to purple
4	4 comets from blue to purple
5	4 comets from white to pink
6	vu-meter: green background, scale from green to red
7	vu-meter: green background, scale from blue to green
8	vu-meter: white background, scale from green to purple
9	vu-meter: blue background, scale from blue to red
10	vu-meter: green background, scale from green to red
11	vu-meter: purple background, green/yellow/red scale
12	vu-meter: purple background, green/yellow/red scale
13	rainbow eﬀect with wave animation
14	horizontal lines falling and accumulating changes colors

Installation

Power and activation

The T 0202 MULTICOLOR was designed to be used in car audio systems with a 12V battery, but it can also be used with an external 12V plug adapter with a current of at least 1A, which must be purchased separately (in this case, the consumer should pay attention to the adapter plug that should be standard P4-2mm). It has an ON/OFF button that eliminates the REMOTE-IN connections. It can automatically turn on and off by remote activation using the REMOTE IN connection. To do so, keep the ON/OFF key off (unpressed). The REMOTE OUT connection can be used for powering amplifiers and is timed to minimize transients when turning the system on and off.

REMOTE IN 01
- Connection that turns on or off automatically from a remote cable from a head unit. Use 0.5 mm² cable.
- Note: if the ON/OFF button is pressed, the device will not turn off by remote activation.
REMOTE OUT 02
- Output for activating other devices. It can be used to turn on amplifiers or other equipment as long as they have a remote input. This output is current-limited and not suitable for currents greater than 100mA.
- Use the screw-on connector that comes with the product and a 0.5 mm² cable sold separately.
12V POWER SUPPLY 03
- Standard P4 /12V 2mm power connector. Use the TERMINAL/P4 adapter that comes with the product or a 12V adapter source (adapter source doesn’t come with the product).
- Use a 1.5mm² cable for the connections and use a 1A fuse on the positive wire as close as possible to the battery, following the marking on the TERMINAL/P4 adapter:
- to the battery’s 12V positive terminal.
- to the battery’s negative terminal
- CAUTION Check power polarity and recommended gauge. it is recommended to install a 1 Ampere fuse on the positive supply terminal.
POWER ON/OFF 04
- Turns on the sound mixer regardless of the REMOTE IN signal when pressed.
- If the REMOTE IN input is active (remote on) this button will not turn off the device until the REMOTE IN input is deactivated.

Connection examples – 1

Connection examples – 2

Technical features

The consumption of the T 0202 MULTICOLOR may vary according to the effect used. Taramps reserves the right to modify the content of this manual without prior notice and without any obligation to apply the modi?cations to previously produced units.