Trinity Audio Solutions Amplifier Manual

System Planning

Proper system planning is crucial for maximizing amplifier performance and ensuring system reliability. Consult your authorized dealer for expert assistance with system design and installation.

Speaker Requirements

Each amplifier channel can drive 4Ω speaker loads in stereo mode. When bridged, the recommended minimum load impedance is 1Ω for subwoofers and 4Ω for full-range operation. Operating with lower impedances may cause overheating and temporary shutdown due to thermal protection. While this may not cause immediate damage, it can reduce the amplifier's lifespan.

Most car audio speakers are 4Ω. Connecting two 4Ω speakers in parallel results in a 2Ω load. Some subwoofers have a dual 4Ω voice coil design; connecting these in parallel results in a 2Ω nominal impedance, which is not recommended for bridged channels.

Wiring Configurations:

Series wiring: Connect speakers in series to increase impedance. Example: two 8Ω speakers in series result in a 16Ω load.
Parallel wiring: Connect speakers in parallel to decrease impedance. Example: two 4Ω speakers in parallel result in a 2Ω load.
Series/parallel wiring: A combination of series and parallel connections can be used to achieve specific impedance loads.

Power Connection Leads

General Notes:

Connect the +12V power input lead only after all other leads are connected.
Ensure the ground wire is securely connected to a metal part of the car to prevent malfunctions.
The REMOTE terminal turns the unit on when +12V is applied. A thinner wire (e.g., 18 Gauge, yellow) is acceptable for this connection. This terminal can be driven by the power antenna control wire of the car stereo. If the power antenna wire is in use, splice into it.
Use a fuse in the power supply lead with a value matching the original fuse.
Place the fuse as close as possible to the car battery.
For full power operation, use leads of at least 10-Gauge (AWG.10) for the +12V and GND terminals.

Diagrams:

(Diagrams illustrate power and speaker connections for various models and configurations, including single subwoofer, dual subwoofer, 4-channel, and 8-channel setups. These diagrams show the placement of input, output, power, remote, and ground terminals, as well as connections to the head unit and speakers.)

Recommended Fuse Sizes:

TAS3000.1: 200A (External Type FUSE)
TAS5000.1: 350A (External Type FUSE)
TAS8000.1: 600A (External Type FUSE) Total
TAS700.4/TAS2250.4: 100A (External Type FUSE)
TAS1500.8: 100A (External Type FUSE)

Grounding Instructions: Keep ground connections as short as possible and of equal length, no longer than 20" (50 cm).

Troubleshooting

Symptom	Possible Cause	Action to Take
No Output	Low or no remote turn-on input	Check remote turn-on voltage output at amplifier and correct as needed.
	Fuse blown	Check power wire integrity and reversed polarity; repair and replace fuse as needed.
	Power wires not connected	Check power wire and ground connections; repair or replace as needed.
	Audio input not connected or no output from source	Check input connections and signal integrity; repair or replace as needed.
	Speaker wires not connected	Check speaker wires; repair or replace as needed.
Audio cycles on and off	Speakers are blown	Check system with known working speakers; repair or replace speakers as needed.
	Thermal protection engages when amplifier heatsink temperature exceeds 90°C	Ensure proper ventilation for the amplifier and improve ventilation as needed.
Distorted Output	Loose or poor audio input	Check input connections and repair or replace as needed.
	Amplifier level sensitivity set too high; exceeding maximum output capability of amplifier	Reset gain referring to the tuning section of the manual for detailed instructions.
	Impedance load to amplifier too low	Check speaker impedance load. If below 2Ω stereo or 4Ω mono, rewire speakers to achieve a higher impedance.
	Shorted speaker wires	Check speaker wire connections; repair or replace as needed.
	Speaker not connected to amplifier properly	Refer to the installation section of this manual for detailed instructions.
Distorted Output (cont'd)	Speakers are blown	Check system with known working speakers and repair or replace as needed.
Poor Bass Response	Speakers wired with wrong polarity causing cancellation at low frequencies	Check speaker polarity and repair as needed.
	Crossover set incorrectly	Reset crossovers referring to the multi-cross crossover configuration section of this manual for detailed instructions.
Battery Fuse Blowing	Impedance load to amplifier too low	Check speaker impedance load. If below 2Ω stereo or 4Ω mono, rewire speakers to achieve a higher impedance.
	Short in power wire or incorrect power connections	Check power and ground connections and repair as needed.
	Fuse used is smaller than recommended	Replace with proper fuse size.
	Too much current being drawn	Check speaker impedance load. If below 2Ω stereo or 4Ω mono, rewire speakers to achieve a higher impedance.
Amplifier Fuse Blowing	Short in power wire or incorrect	Check power and ground connections and repair as needed.
	Too much current being drawn	Check speaker impedance load. If below 2Ω stereo or 4Ω mono, rewire speakers to achieve a higher impedance and replace with recommended fuse size.
	Fuse used is smaller than recommended	Replace with proper fuse size.

Technical Specifications

Model	RMS Output Power 4Ω (Watts)	RMS Output Power 2Ω (Watts)	RMS Output Power 1Ω (Watts)	THD	Frequency Response (-3dB)	Signal to Noise Ratio	Sensitivity	Dimensions (mm/inches)
TAS-1000.1	410W x 1CH	680W x 1CH	1000W x 1CH	<0.02%	10Hz-20KHz	>94dB	0.4V-7V	151x191x63 / 5.94"x7.52"x2.48"
TAS-2000.1	720W x 1CH	1100W x 1CH	2000W x 1CH	<0.02%	10Hz-20KHz	>94dB	0.4V-7V	205x191x63 / 8.07"x7.52"x2.48"
TAS-3000.1	1500W x 1CH	3000W x 1CH	3000W x 1CH	<0.02%	10Hz-20KHz	>94dB	0.4V-3.6V	198x191x63 / 7.79"x7.52"x2.48"
TAS-5000.1	1600W x 1CH	3000W x 1CH	5000W x 1CH	<0.02%	10Hz-20KHz	>94dB	0.4V-3.6V	237x191x63 / 9.33"x7.52"x2.48"
TAS-8000.1	2100W x 1CH	4000W x 1CH	8000W x 1CH	<0.02%	10Hz-20KHz	>94dB	0.4V-3.6V	307x191x63 / 12.09"x7.52"x2.48"
TAS-700.4	100W x 4CH	175W x 4CH	N/A	<0.02%	10Hz-20KHz	>94dB	0.26V-7V	197x191x63 / 7.76"x7.52"x2.48"
TAS-2250.4	325W x 4CH	575W x 4CH	N/A	<0.02%	10Hz-25KHz	>94dB	0.3V-7.4V	237x191x63 / 9.33"x7.52"x2.48"
TAS-1500.8	80W x 4CH (CH1-4) 150W x 4CH (CH5-8)	130W x 4CH (CH1-4) 250W x 4CH (CH5-8)	N/A	<0.02%	(CH1-4) 50Hz-30KHz (CH5-8) 10Hz-30KHz	>94dB	0.3V-8.2V	248x191x63 / 9.77"x7.52"x2.48"