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BAM F80 0/ 2 BAM F12 50 / 2 BAM F18 00 / 2 BAM F22 00 / 2

BAMF2600/2 BAMF1200/4 BAMF1600/4BAMF2000/1D BAMF4000/1D BAMF5500/1D


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INTRODUCTIONPower Acoustik amplifiers provide high-performance sound reinforcement for yourmobile audio equipment. Its versatility enables compatibility with optional Equalizers,Frequenc y Dividing Crossover Networks, and other audio processors in a customized

system. The Multi-Mode bridging capabilities allow flexibility in hosting several differentspeaker configurations. To achieve optimum performanc e, it is highly rec ommend ed that you read thisOwners Ma nual before beginning installation.

WARNINGHigh powered audio systems in a vehicle are capable of generating "Live Concert"high levels of sound pressure. Continued exposure to excessively high volume soundlevels may cause hearing loss or damage. Also, operation of a motor vehicle whilelistening to audio equipment at high volume levels may impair your ability to hearexternal sounds suc h a s; horns, wa rning signa ls, or emergenc y vehic les, thuscontributing to a potential traffic hazard. In the interest of safety, Power Acoustik

rec ommends listening a t lower volume levels while driving.


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Before beginning the installation, consider the following:1. Do you plan to add additional mobile elec tronics equipment in the future?If you plan to expand your system by adding other components sometime in thefuture, ensure adequate spa ce is left and cooling requirements are met.

2. Should you use high or low level inputs? Your Amplifier has been designed to ac cept Low-Level (Pre-Am p outp uts from your radio) source signal. If your radio/source is equipped with Pre-Amp outputs, it ispossible to utilize them to drive the Amplifier and the 2 front speakers. Then, use the

built-in power of your radio to drive the 2 rea r speakers.

3. Are your components matched? The RMS power rating of your speaker(s) must be equal or grea ter than the RMSpower rating of your amplifier. Your speaker(s) also must be 2 - 8 Ohms impedancefor stable amplifier operation. Impedance information is normally printed on thespeaker basket or magnet.

4. Where will the amplifier be installed?Consider both the length of your lea ds, and routing when determining the mountinglocation. It is best to run power and RCA wiring on opposite sides of the vehicle to

prevent induced noise. Pre-amp input jacks require a length of high quality shieldedmale to male RCA patch c ord.

PLANNING YOUR SYSTEM ................................................................

WIRING CONNECTION ....................................................................

PANEL LAYOUT .................................................................................

CONTROL FUNC TIONS .....................................................................

SPEAKER CONNECTION MONO CHANNEL ...................................2 CHANNEL ............................................4 CHANNEL ............................................

TROUBLE SHOOTING G UIDE ............................................................

SPECIFICATION .................................................................................

WARNING .........................................................................................

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PLANNING YOUR SYSTEM


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CONNECTING THE POWER (Fig.1,2)CAUTION: A S A PREC A UTIO N , DISC O N N ECT THE PO WER WIRE FRO M THE BA TTERY WHILE M A KING THE POW ER AND G RO UND C O NN EC TIO NS TO THE AM PLIFIER.

4 / 8 G A U G E(Thicker if p lanning fo r a d d itiona l Am plifiers) wire is rec ommended forboth the power and ground wires. 12 Gauge, for the remote turn-on wire. Bothtypes are available at most Mobile Audio Dealers or Installation Shop.

(1) Ground : To Vehic le C ha ssis To avoid unwanted ignition noise caused by ground loop, it is essential that theAmplifier be grounded to a clean, bare, metal surfac e of the vehicle's Cha ssis NO TE :G ROUN D W IRE SHO ULD N O T BE EXTEN DED M O RE THA N 3 FT. (1 M ETER).

(2) +12 Volt(Fused) Constant Power : To Ba ttery (+)

Due to the power requirements of the Amplifier, this connection should be madedirectly to the positive (+) terminal of battery. For safety measures, install an in-lineFuse Holder (not included) as close to the battery positive (+) terminal aspossible with an ampere rating; not to exceed total value of fuses in Amp.

(3) Remote Turn-On Input: To remote turn-on outp ut o f Ca r Stereo This Amplifier is turned "ON" remotely when the vehicle's stereo is turned "ON".NO TE :IF YO UR RADI O DO ES N O T HA V E A + 12 V O LT O UTPUT LEAD W HEN THE RA DIO IS TURNED O N , THE "REM O TE" TERM INA L O N THE AM PLIFIER CA N BE C O NN EC TED TO V EHIC LE'S AC C ESSO RY CIRC UIT THA T IS LIVE W HEN THE KEY IS "ON ".


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PANEL LAYOUT


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PANEL LAYOUT


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CONTROL FUNCTIONS

1. RCA input jacks These RCA input jacks are for use with source units that have RCA or Line leveloutputs. A source unit with a minimum level of 200mV is required for proper operation.

The use of high quality twisted pair cables is recommended to decrease the possibilityof radiated noise entering the system.

2. GAIN Control The level control will match the amplifiers sensitivity to the source units signal voltage. The Operating range is 200mV minimum to 6V maximum.

C AUTION : Do not run the a m plifie r in high vo lum e for long tim e , otherwise the loud spe a ke rs will bed a m a g e d .

3. Full pass x-over switch

When the switch is in the "Full" position, the full range is bypa ssed.4. Low pass x-over switchWhen the switch is in the "LPF" position, frequencies lower than the low pass frequencysetting are passed .

4.1 Low pass x-over frequenc y control This control is used to select the desired low pass x-over frequency.BAMF800/2, 1250/2, 1800/2, 2200/2, 2600/2, 1200/4, 1600/4 : The frequency can beadjusted between 30Hz and 250Hz.BAMF2000/1D, 4000/1D, 55001D : The frequenc y can be adjusted between 40Hz and

200Hz.5. High pass x-over switchWhen the switch is in the "HPF" position, frequencies higher than the high passfrequency setting are passed.

5.1 High pass x-over frequenc y control This control is used to select the desired high pass x-over frequency.BAMF800/2, 1250/2, 1800/2, 2200/2, 2600/2, 1200/4, 1600/4 : The frequency can beadjusted between 50Hz and 500Hz.

6.Bass EQBAMF800/ 2, 1250/2, 1800/2, 2200/2, 2600/2, 1200/4, 1600/4 : The boost can beadjusted between 0dB to12dB.BAMF2000/1D, 4000/1D, 55001D : The boost can be adjusted between 0dB to 18dB.

7. Auxiliary outputs The Auxiliary outputs offer Power Ac oustik amplifiers easy, unlimited system expansion.Route RCA's from the line out of the first amplifier to the line input of a sec ondamplifier when using a single source output.


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C O N TRO L FUNC TIO N S

8. SUBSONICBAMF1250/2, 1800/2, 22200/2, 2600/2 : The frequency can be adjusted between 15Hzand 50Hz.

BAMF2000/1D, 4000/1D, 5500/1D : The frequency can be adjusted between 20Hz and50Hz.

9. REMOTEControls the subwoofer amplifier ga in, from a remote location for ea se of adjustmentduring listening.Warning: Do not connect a level control knob from other manufacturers to the Remote Sub LevelControl of any amplif ier. Even though the connectors f i t properly, the control knob and connectorp in positions m a y b e d i ffe ren t and the a m pl ifie r wi ll be da m a ge d.

10. PHASE

0or180 selec table for switching the phase of the output to the woofer.11. MASTER/SLAVE MODE[BAMF2000/1D, 4000/1D, 5500/1D]Controls whether the amplifier is a slave or master when c onnected in combinedamplifier configurations. (Refer to the Master Mode section of this guide.)All of the c ontrols will be adjusted by the "Master" amplifier.-Slave mode : To be switched " Slave mode" when linking one amplifier with anotheramplifier.-Master mode : To be switched " Master mode" when only using this single amplifier.

12. INPUT MODE

Selec ts 2, 3 or 4 channel operation(FIG. 1)

13. GNDConnec t this terminal direc tly to the sheet metal chassis of the vehic le, using theshortest wire necessary to make this connection. Always use wire of the same gaugeor larger than the (+)12 volt power wire. The chassis connec tion point should bescraped free of paint and dirt. Use only quality crimped and/or soldered connectorsat both ends of this wire.Wa rning : Do not co nne c t this term ina l dire c t ly to the ve hicle b a t te ry g round term ina l or any o the rfa c tory g round po ints.

14. Remote Turn On This terminal turns on the amplifier when (+)12 volt is applied to it. C onnect it to theremote turn on lead of the head unit or signal source.

15. (+)12 Volt PowerConnect this terminal through a FUSE or CIRCUIT BREAKER to the positive terminal of the vehicle ba ttery or the positive terminal of an isolated audio system battery.Warning: Always protect this power wire by instal l ing a fuse or circui t breaker of the appropriatesize w ithin 12 inc he s of the ba t te ry term ina l co nne c tion.


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CONTROL FUNCTIONS

16. FUSE These fuses protec t the amplifier against internal electrical damage a nd are meant toprotect the amplifier only. All other power connections should be fused at the source.

BAMF800/2 : 25A X 1 BAMF1250/2 : 20A X 2 BAMF1800/2 : 20A X 3

BAMF2200/2 : 20A X 4 BAMF2600/2 : 25A X 4

BAMF1200/4 : 25A X 2 BAMF1600/4 : 25A X 2

BAMF2000/1D : 40A X 2 BAMF4000/1D : 40A X 3 BAMF5500/1D : 40A X 5

17. SPEAKERSConnect subwoofers to these terminals.

18. LEDWill illuminate GREEN to indicate the amplifier is on and operating normally, and willbe illuminated RED if the a mplifier shuts down due to short circ uit, DC offset, oroverheating detected by on boa rd protec tion c ircuitry

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FIG . 3 STRA PPED C O N FIG URA TIO NBAMF 2000/1D, BAMF 4000/1D

2-4ohms

STRAPPED CONFIGURATION

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1.Lowest Rec ommended Impeda nce is 2ohm Stereo

2.RCA Inputs are c onnec ted to both Left and Right channels3.Gain controls to be set match input source4.Line Output is configured summed bridged which is ideal for subwoofer applications


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FIG . 4 M A STER M O DE C O N FIG URA TIO NBAMF5500/1D

1. Lowest recommended impedance is 1 Ohm Mono.2. RCA Inputs are c onnec ted to both left and right cnannels.3. Gain control is to be set to match input source.


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2-4ohms

STRAPPED CONFIGURATION

FIG . 5 SLA V E M O DE C O N FIG URA TIO NBAMF5500/1D

1. All of the c ontrols can be adjusted only in "MASTER" mode amplifier.

2. Lowest recommended impedance is 2 Ohm Mono.3. RCA Inputs are c onnected to both left and right cnannels.4. Gain control is to be set to match input source.


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FIG . 4 2 C HA N N EL STEREO C O N FIG URA TIO NBAMF 800/2, 1250/2, 1800/2, 2200/2, 2600/2

FIG . 5 2C HA N N EL BRIDG ED C O N FIG URA TIO N

BAMF 800/2, 1250/2, 1800/2, 2200/2, 2600/2

1.Lowest Rec ommended Impedance is 2ohm Stereo2.RCA Inputs are c onnec ted to both Left and Right channels3.Gain controls to be set match input source4.Line Output configured for stereo operation

1.Lowest rec ommended impeda nce is 4ohm bridged mono2.RCA Inputs are c onnec ted to both Left &Right channels3.Line Output configured for stereo operation


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FIG . 6 2C HA N N EL TRI M O DE C O N FIG URA TIO NBAMF 800/2, 1250/2, 1800/2, 2200/2, 2600/2

1.Lowest Rec ommended Impeda nce is 4ohm Stereo2.RCA Inputs are c onnec ted to both Left and Right channels3.Output c onfigured for stereo operation


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FIG . 7 4C HA N N EL STEREO CO N FIG URA TIO NBAMF 1200/4, BAMF 1600/4

1.Lowest Rec ommended Impedance is 2ohm Stereo

2.RCA Inputs are c onnec ted to both Left and Right channels3.Gain controls to be set match input source4.Line Output configured for stereo operation


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FIG . 8 4C HA N N EL BRIDG ED C O N FIG URA TIO NBAMF 1200/4, BAMF 1600/4

1.Lowest rec ommended impedance is 4ohm bridged mono2.RCA Inputs are c onnec ted to both Left &Right channels3.Line Output configured forstereo operation


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FIG . 9 4C HA N N EL TRI M O DE C O N FIG URA TIO NBAMF 1200/4, BAMF 1600/4

1CH4-8 Ohms

WOOFER

2CH4-8 Ohms

3CH4-8 Ohms

4CH4-8 Ohms

WOOFER

1.Lowest Rec ommended Impedance is 4ohm Stereo2.RCA Inputs are c onnec ted to both Left and Right channels3.Output c onfigured for stereo operation


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TRO UBLE SHO O TIN G G UIDE

Check fuses in amplifier.Be sure Turn-on lead is connec ted

Repair power wire or connec tions

Check connec tions to radio

Chec k fuse

Inspect for short circuit or anopen connection.

Reverse Left and RightRCA inputs to determine if it isoc curring before the amp.Chec k Tuner/Dec k volume level.Clean contac ts on fuse holders.

Be sure proper speakers are usedto ensure impedancerec ommendations are observed.(If you use an Ohmmeter tochec k speaker resistanc e,please remember that DCresistance and AC impedance

may not be the same.)

NO SOUND

AMP NOTSWITCHING

ON

NO SOUNDIN ONE

CHANNEL

AMP TURNING

OFFMEDIUM/

HIGHVOLUME

SYMPTOMS CHECK POINTS CURE

Is the powerLED illuminated?

No power to power wire

No power to remotewire with rec eiver on

Fuse broken

Check speaker leads

Check audio inputleads

Check speaker loadimpedance


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MODEL#MAXIMUM POWER

OUTPUTPOWER OUTPUT

@4OhmPOWER OUTPUT

@2OhmBRIDGED POWER

THDFREQUENCY

RESPONSE -1.0dBHPFLPF

SUBSONIC FILTERBASS EQ

ADJ USTABLESENSITIVITY RANGEINPUT IMPEDANCE

(LOW LEVEL)FUSE

DIMENSION(D x W x H inch)

BAMF800/2

800W

150W x 2CH

180W x 2CH360W x 1CH

0.02%

10Hz-30kHz50Hz~500Hz30Hz~250Hz

-0dB ~12dB

0.2V~6V

10k Ohms25A x 118.7" x

8.26" x 2.16"

BAMF-1250/2

1250W

220W x 2CH


0.02%

10Hz-30kHz50Hz~500Hz30Hz~250Hz15Hz~50Hz0dB ~12dB

0.2V~6V

10k Ohms20A x 211.37" x

8.26" x 2.16"

BAMF1800/2

1800W

300W x 2CH


0.02%


0.2V~6V

10k Ohms20A x 313.77" x

8.26" x 2.16"

BAMF2200/2

2200W

370W x 2CH


0.02%


0.2V~6V

10k Ohms20A x 414.96" x

8.26" x 2.16"

BAMF2600/2

2600W

450W x 2CH

540W x 2CH1080W x 1CH

0.02%


0.2V~6V

10k Ohms25A x 416.92" x

8.26" x 2.16"

MODEL#MAXIMUM POWER

OUTPUTPOWER OUTPUT

@4OhmPOWER OUTPUT

@2OhmPOWER OUTPUT

@1OhmBRIDGED POWER

THD

FREQUENCYRESPONSE -1.0dB

HPFLPF

SUBSONIC FILTERBASS BOOSTADJ USTABLE

SENSITIVITY RANGEINPUT IMPEDANCE

(LOW LEVEL)FUSE

DIMENSION(D x W x H inch)

BAMF1200/4

1200W

100W x 4CH

125W x 4CH-

250W x 2CH0.02%


-0dB ~12dB

0.2V~6V

10k Ohms

25A x 2

13.77" x8.26" x 2.16"

BAMF1600/4

1600W

150W x 4CH

180W x 4CH-

360W x 2CH0.02%


-0dB ~12dB

0.2V~6V

10k Ohms

25A x 2

13.77" x8.26" x 2.16"

BAMF2000/1D

2000W

600W x 1CH

900W x 1CH

1200W x 1CH-

0.2%

(-3dB)20Hz-200Hz

-40Hz~200Hz20Hz~50Hz0dB ~18dB

0.2V~6V

10k Ohms

40A x 2

11.37" x8.26" x 2.16"

BAMF4000/1D

4000W

1200W x 1CH

1700W x 1CH

2200W x 1CH-

0.2%

(-3dB)20Hz-200Hz


0.2V~6V

10k Ohms

40A x 3

13.77" x8.26" x 2.16"

BAMF5500/1D

5500W

1700W x 1CH

2500W x 1CH

3200W x 1CH-

0.2%

(-3dB)20Hz-200Hz


0.2V~6V

10k Ohms

40A x 5

16.92" x8.26" x 2.16"

SPEC IFIC ATIO N S


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