Focal FPS 1500 Car Subwoofer Amplifier Manyèl Enstriksyon

1. Entwodiksyon

This manual provides comprehensive instructions for the installation, operation, and maintenance of your Focal FPS 1500 Class D Symmetric Car Subwoofer AmpTanpri li manyèl sa a byen anvan ou eseye enstalasyon oswa operasyon pou asire bon itilizasyon an epi pou anpeche domaj nan inite a oswa sistèm odyo machin ou an. Kenbe manyèl sa a pou referans pita.

2. Enfòmasyon sou Sekirite

Toujou obsève prekosyon sekirite sa yo pandan enstalasyon ak operasyon:

• Dekonekte tèminal negatif batri machin nan anvan ou kòmanse nenpòt travay elektrik.
• Asire w ke tout fil elektrik yo byen izole pou anpeche kous kout.
• Monte la amplifier securely in a dry, well-ventilated location, away from heat sources and direct sunlight.
• Use appropriate wire gauges as specified in this manual to prevent overheating and ensure optimal performance.
• Pa opere a ampRepare aparèy la si li domaje oswa li pa fonksyone byen. Chèche asistans pwofesyonèl.
• Evite ekspoze a amplifier a imidite oswa tanperati ekstrèm.

3. Pwodwi souview

The Focal FPS 1500 is a high-performance mono subwoofer amplifier designed to deliver powerful and precise bass. It features a Class D design for efficiency and includes various controls for fine-tuning your audio system.

Figi 1: Devan view of the Focal FPS 1500 amplaviyè, montreasing its robust heatsink design and Focal branding.

Karakteristik kle:

• Mono subwoofer amplifier with 800 watts RMS x 1 at 1 ohm (CEA-2006 compliant).
• Klas D amplifier design for high efficiency.
• Thermostat-controlled, progressive-speed cooling fan.
• Dynamic soft clipping protection for speakers.
• Variable low-pass filters (50-500 Hz, 12 dB/octave).
• Switchable subsonic filter (20 Hz, 24 dB/octave).
• Variable bass boost (0-9 dB at 45 Hz).
• Phase switch for optimal subwoofer integration.
• Preamp inputs and remote level control capability.

4. Koneksyon ak Kontwòl

Familiarize yourself with the input and output terminals, as well as the control panel, before proceeding with installation.

Figi 2: Dèyè view of the Focal FPS 1500 amplifier, showing power terminals, RCA inputs, crossover controls, and speaker outputs.

Fonksyon panèl kontwòl:

• Power Terminals (GND, REM, +12V): Connections for ground, remote turn-on, and 12V power supply.
• Fuses (40A x 2): Integrated fuses for circuit protection.
• Antre (RCA): Low-level audio signal inputs from your head unit or processor.
• Subsonic Filter Switch: Activates a 20 Hz, 24 dB/octave high-pass filter to protect subwoofers from ultra-low frequencies.
• Chanjman X-OVER: Selects between Low-Pass or Direct (full range) operation. For subwoofers, set to Low-Pass.
• Akeri kontwòl: Ajiste sansiblite antre a pou l koresponn ak pwodiksyon inite prensipal ou a.
• Low-Pass Filter (50-500 Hz): Sets the upper frequency limit for the amppwodiksyon lifier la.
• Bass Boost (0-9 dB at 45 Hz): Provides an adjustable boost at 45 Hz for enhanced bass impact.
• Phase Switch (0/180 degrees): Adjusts the output phase to match other speakers in the system, improving bass integration.
• Port kontwòl Nivo Remote: Connects to an optional wired remote for convenient bass level adjustment.
• Rezilta Oratè: Tèminal pou konekte subwoofer ou yo.

5. Enstalasyon ak Enstalasyon

Bon enstalasyon enpòtan anpil pou pèfòmans ak lonjevite aparèy ou an. ampSi ou pa sèten sou nenpòt etap, konsilte yon enstalatè pwofesyonèl.

5.1 Monte a Amplifier

• Choose a mounting location that is dry, well-ventilated, and protected from direct sunlight and excessive heat.
• Asire ase espas toutotou a amplifier for proper airflow, especially around the heatsink fins.
• Sekirize a amplifier firmly to a solid surface using appropriate screws and mounting hardware. Avoid mounting on carpet or other materials that could obstruct cooling.

5.2 Koneksyon fil elektrik

Use high-quality wiring for all connections. 4-gauge power and ground leads are recommended for the FPS 1500.

1. Power Wire (+12V): Run a 4-gauge power wire directly from the positive terminal of the vehicle's battery to the +12V terminal on the amplifier. Install an appropriate fuse holder (not supplied) within 18 inches (45 cm) of the battery.
2. Fil tè (GND): Connect a 4-gauge ground wire from the GND terminal on the ampsou yon sifas metal pwòp, ki pa pentire sou chasi machin nan. Asire w ke koneksyon an solid epi ki pa gen anpil rezistans.
3. Fil pou limen a distans (REM): Connect a remote turn-on wire (typically 18-gauge) from the remote output of your head unit to the REM terminal on the amplifizè. Fil sa a vire amplimen epi etenn lifan an ak inite prensipal ou a.
4. Kab Antre RCA: Connect high-quality RCA cables from the subwoofer pre-out of your head unit to the RCA input jacks on the amplifier.
5. Oratè Fil: Connect your subwoofer(s) to the speaker output terminals on the amplifier. Ensure correct polarity (+ to + and - to -). Refer to your subwoofer's specifications for impedance matching. The FPS 1500 is stable down to 1 ohm.

6. Operasyon Enstriksyon

Once all connections are made and verified, you can power on your system and adjust the ampanviwònman lifier.

6.1 Premye pouvwa-up

• Rekonekte tèminal negatif batri machin nan.
• Limen inite prensipal ou a. amplifier should power on, indicated by the power LED.
• Kòmanse ak la amplifier's gain control set to minimum.

6.2 Ajiste Anviwònman

1. Akeri kontwòl: Play a familiar piece of music with a strong bass presence. Slowly increase the gain control on the amplifier until you hear distortion, then back it off slightly. This matches the amplifier's input sensitivity to your head unit's output.
2. Filtre ki pase ba: Set the low-pass filter frequency to blend smoothly with your main speakers. A common starting point is 80-100 Hz, but this may vary depending on your system.
3. Filtè subsonik: If your subwoofer is ported or you are experiencing excessive cone excursion at very low frequencies, engage the subsonic filter (20 Hz). This protects the subwoofer from playing frequencies below its safe operating range.
4. Bass ranfòse: Use the bass boost sparingly. Excessive bass boost can lead to distortion and potential damage. Adjust to your preference, ensuring the sound remains clean.
5. Chanjman Faz: Experiment with the 0 and 180-degree phase settings. Choose the setting that provides the most impactful and coherent bass response from your listening position.

The FPS 1500 features Dynamic Soft Clipping, which helps protect your speakers from distortion by gently limiting the output when the amplifier is driven beyond its clean power capabilities.

7. Antretyen

The Focal FPS 1500 ampLifter mande pou minimòm antretyen.

• Kenbe la ampLimyè a pwòp epi san pousyè. Sèvi ak yon twal mou epi sèk pou netwaye.
• Ensure the cooling fins are not obstructed to allow for proper heat dissipation.
• Tcheke tout koneksyon fil elektrik yo detanzantan pou wè si yo sere epi si gen korozyon.
• Pa sèvi ak pwodui chimik ki agresif oswa pwodui netwayaj abrazif sou amplifier.

NAN. Depanaj

Si ou rankontre pwoblèm ak ou amplifier, refer to the following table before contacting technical support.

9. Espesifikasyon

10. Garanti ak sipò

For warranty information and technical support, please refer to the documentation included with your purchase or visit the official Focal websit la. Kenbe prèv acha ou pou reklamasyon garanti.