Cerwin-Vega Mobile CVP Series Amplifier Manual
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of Cerwin-Vega Mobile products for your car audio system. You have chosen Cerwin Vega Mobile because you deserve the best!
Cerwin-Vega Mobile CVP series amplifiers are designed and engineered to reproduce extreme bass output in your vehicle. Our authorized Cerwin Vega Mobile dealers can help guide you with various installation applications and technical information in order to customize your sound system according to your own listening preferences. It is highly recommended that you have your new Amplifier installed by an authorized Cerwin Vega Mobile dealer to ensure that you receive the ultimate listening experience!
If you decide to install the amplifier by yourself, please thoroughly read through this manual before getting started. This manual will help familiarize yourself with this product and guide you through the installation process and procedures for this particular product. Please contact your local authorized Cerwin-Vega Mobile dealer if you have any further questions regarding the instructions in this manual pertaining to the amplifier application and installation process.
If you require additional assistance, please contact the Cerwin Vega Mobile Technical Support Department during business hours at 213-261-4161.
MAKING IT LOUD SINCE 1954
Functions
CVP800.2D
Description of Controls:
- LED Power and Protection Indicator
- HPF / LPF control
- Input Mode
- Input and Output Selected
- Treble Boost control
- Bass Boost control
- Gain control
- Power Input
- Fuse
- Speaker Output
CVP1200.4D / CVP1600.4D
Description of Controls:
- LED Power and Protection Indicator
- HPF / LPF control
- Input Mode
- Input and Output Selected
- Bass Boost control
- Gain control
- Power Input
- Fuse
- Speaker Output
CVP1600.1D / CVP2000.1D / CVP3000.1D
Description of Controls:
- Input and Output Selected
- Gain control
- Bass Boost control
- LPF control
- Sub Sonic control
- Phase Shift control
- Remote
- LED Power and Protection Indicator
- Power Input
- Fuse
- Speaker Output
CVP2500.5D
Description of Controls:
- LED Power and Protection Indicator
- HPF / LPF control
- Input Mode
- Front Rear and Sub Input Selected
- Bass Boost control
- Gain control
- Remote
- Power Input
- Fuse
- Speaker Output
Wiring Diagrams
System 1: 2-Channel Mode (CVP800.2D)
This diagram illustrates a 2-channel mode connection for the CVP800.2D amplifier, showing connections to speakers.
Components shown: Amplifier, Head Unit, Two 4-8 ohm Speakers.
System 2: Subwoofer Connection (CVP800.2D)
This diagram illustrates a subwoofer connection for the CVP800.2D amplifier in bridged mode.
Components shown: Amplifier, One 4-8 ohm Subwoofer.
System 1: 4-Channel Mode (CVP1200.4D)
This diagram illustrates a 4-channel mode connection for the CVP1200.4D amplifier.
Components shown: Amplifier, Head Unit, Four 4-8 ohm Speakers.
System 2: Subwoofer Connection (CVP1200.4D)
This diagram illustrates a subwoofer connection for the CVP1200.4D amplifier in bridged mode.
Components shown: Amplifier, Two 4-8 ohm Subwoofers.
System 1: 4-Channel Mode (CVP1600.4D)
This diagram illustrates a 4-channel mode connection for the CVP1600.4D amplifier.
Components shown: Amplifier, Head Unit, Four 4-8 ohm Speakers.
System 2: Subwoofer Connection (CVP1600.4D)
This diagram illustrates a subwoofer connection for the CVP1600.4D amplifier in bridged mode.
Components shown: Amplifier, Two 4-8 ohm Subwoofers.
System 1: 1-Channel Mode (CVP1600.1D)
This diagram illustrates a 1-channel mode connection for the CVP1600.1D amplifier with a wired remote control.
Components shown: Amplifier, Head Unit, Wired Remote Control, Two 4-8 ohm Subwoofers.
System 2: Subwoofer Connection (CVP1600.1D)
This diagram illustrates a subwoofer connection for the CVP1600.1D amplifier.
Components shown: Amplifier, One 2-8 ohm Subwoofer.
System 1: 1-Channel Mode (CVP2000.1D)
This diagram illustrates a 1-channel mode connection for the CVP2000.1D amplifier with a wired remote control.
Components shown: Amplifier, Head Unit, Wired Remote Control, Two 4-8 ohm Subwoofers.
System 2: Subwoofer Connection (CVP2000.1D)
This diagram illustrates a subwoofer connection for the CVP2000.1D amplifier.
Components shown: Amplifier, One 2-8 ohm Subwoofer.
System 1: 1-Channel Mode (CVP3000.1D)
This diagram illustrates a 1-channel mode connection for the CVP3000.1D amplifier with a wired remote control.
Components shown: Amplifier, Head Unit, Wired Remote Control, Two 4-8 ohm Subwoofers.
System 2: Subwoofer Connection (CVP3000.1D)
This diagram illustrates a subwoofer connection for the CVP3000.1D amplifier.
Components shown: Amplifier, One 2-8 ohm Subwoofer.
System 1: 5-Channel Mode (CVP2500.5D)
This diagram illustrates a 5-channel mode connection for the CVP2500.5D amplifier with a wired remote control.
Components shown: Amplifier, Head Unit, Wired Remote Control, Four 4-8 ohm Speakers, One 4-8 ohm Subwoofer.
System 2: Subwoofer Connection (CVP2500.5D)
This diagram illustrates a subwoofer connection for the CVP2500.5D amplifier.
Components shown: Amplifier, Three 4-8 ohm Subwoofers.
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Possible Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| No Output | Low or no remote turn-on input | Check remote turn-on voltage output on amplifier and correct as needed. |
| Fuse blown | Check power wire integrity and reverse polarity; repair as needed and replace fuse. | |
| Power wires not connected | Check power wire connections and repair/replace as needed. | |
| Audio input not connected or no output from source | Check input connections and signal integrity; repair/replace as needed. | |
| Speaker wires not connected | Check speaker wires and repair/replace as needed. | |
| Audio cycles on and off | Speakers are blown | Check system with known working speaker and repair/replace speakers as needed. |
| Thermal protection engages when amplifier heat sink temperature exceeds 90°C | Make sure there is proper ventilation for amplifier and improve ventilation as needed. | |
| Loose or poor audio input | Check input connections and repair/replace as needed. | |
| Distorted output | Amplifier level sensitivity set too high, exceeding maximum output capability of amplifier | Reset gain. Refer to the turning 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 and repair/replace as needed. | |
| Speakers not connected to amp properly | Check speaker wiring and repair/replace as needed. Refer to the installation section of this manual for detailed instructions. | |
| Speakers are blown | Check system with known working speaker and repair/replace as needed. | |
| Poor Bass Response | Speaker polarity may be reversed or wired incorrectly, causing cancellation at low frequencies. | Check speaker polarity and repair as needed. |
| Crossover set incorrectly | Reset crossover. For detailed instructions, refer to the multi-cross crossover configuration section of this manual. | |
| Battery Fuse Blowing | Impedance load to amplifier is 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 connection or wire | Check power and ground connections and repair as needed. | |
| Fuse used is smaller than recommended | Replace with proper fuse size. | |
| Amplifier Fuse Blowing | 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 | Check speaker impedance load. If below 2Ω stereo or 4Ω mono, rewire speakers to achieve a higher impedance and replace with recommended fuse size. Check power and ground connections. Repair as needed. Replace with proper fuse size. |
Specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
| CVP800.2D | CVP1200.4D | CVP1600.4D | CVP1600.1D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RMS Power Rating (rated at 0.1% THD) | 85Wx2 | 75Wx4 | 90Wx4 | 200Wx1 |
| RMS Power (2 Ω) | 60Wx2 | 55Wx4 | 70Wx4 | 120Wx1 |
| Bridged (mono 1 Ω) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Bridged (mono 2 Ω) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Bridged (mono 4 Ω) | 180Wx1 | 160Wx2 | 190Wx2 | N/A |
| Type | ||||
| Topology | Class AB | Class AB | Class AB | Class AB |
| Power Supply | ||||
| Power Supply (Threshold) | 10.0VDC - 16.0VDC | 10.0VDC - 16.0VDC | 10.0VDC - 16.0VDC | 10.0VDC - 16.0VDC |
| Idle Current | (0.5A) | (0.7A) | (0.8A) | (0.5A) |
| Distortion | ||||
| THD (1KHz @4Ω) | <1% | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| S/N Ratio (A weighted @1W) | >90dB | >90dB | >90dB | >90dB |
| S/N Ratio (A weighted @ FP) | N/A | >105dB | >105dB | >105dB |
| Input Sensitivity | ||||
| Hi/Low Input Level | 200mV-6V | 200mV-6V | 200mV-6V | 200mV-6V |
| Input Impedance | ||||
| Low Input Level | 20KΩ | 20KΩ | 20KΩ | 20KΩ |
| Output Stage | ||||
| Output Impedance | 2/4Ω | 2/4Ω | 2/4Ω | 2/4Ω |
| Damping Factor | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Bandwidth (-3dB) | 10Hz-32KHz | 10Hz-32KHz | 10Hz-32KHz | 10Hz-400Hz |
| Crossover (-12dB/Oct) | ||||
| Variable High-Pass | 40Hz-400Hz | 40Hz-400Hz | 40Hz-400Hz | N/A |
| Variable Low-Pass | 40Hz-400Hz | 40Hz-400Hz | 40Hz-400Hz | 40Hz-400Hz |
| Variable Sub-Sonic | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10Hz-50Hz |
| Fuse Ratings | ||||
| ATC/MAXI FUSE | 30Ax1 | 25Ax2 | 30Ax2 | 35Ax1 |
| Dimensions: | ||||
| Length (inches) | 7.88"x9.38"x2.25" | 11.03"x9.38"x2.25" | 11.82"x9.38"x2.25" | 8.67"x9.38"x2.25" |
| Length (mm) | 200x238x57mm | 280 x 238 x 57mm | 300x238x57mm | 220x238x57mm |
| CVP2000.1D | CVP3000.1D | CVP2500.5D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RMS Power Rating (rated at 0.1% THD) | 400Wx1 | 600Wx1 | 85Wx4 + 300Wx1 |
| RMS Power (2 Ω) | 250Wx1 | 370Wx1 | 65Wx4 + 185Wx1 |
| Bridged (mono 1 Ω) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Bridged (mono 2 Ω) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Bridged (mono 4 Ω) | N/A | N/A | 180Wx2 +NA |
| Type | |||
| Topology | Class AB | Class AB | Class AB |
| Power Supply | |||
| Power Supply (Threshold) | 10.0VDC - 16.0VDC | 10.0VDC - 16.0VDC | 10.0VDC - 16.0VDC |
| Idle Current | (0.7A) | (0.8A) | (1.0A) |
| Distortion | |||
| THD (1KHz @4Ω) | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| S/N Ratio (A weighted @1W) | >90dB | >90dB | >90dB |
| S/N Ratio (A weighted @ FP) | >105dB | >105dB | >105dB |
| Input Sensitivity | |||
| Hi/Low Input Level | 200mV-6V | 200mV-6V | 200mV-6V |
| Input Impedance | |||
| Low Input Level | 20KΩ | 20KΩ | 20KΩ |
| Output Stage | |||
| Output Impedance | 2/4Ω | 2/4Ω | 2/4Ω |
| Damping Factor | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Bandwidth (-3dB) | 10Hz-400Hz | 10Hz-32KHz | 10Hz-32KHz/10Hz-400Hz |
| Crossover (-12dB/Oct) | |||
| Variable High-Pass | N/A | N/A | 40Hz-400Hz |
| Variable Low-Pass | 40Hz-400Hz | 40Hz-400Hz | 40Hz-400Hz |
| Variable Sub-Sonic | 10Hz-50Hz | 10Hz-50Hz | N/A |
| Fuse Ratings | |||
| ATC/MAXI FUSE | 30Ax2 | 30Ax3 | 40Ax2 |
| Dimensions: | |||
| Length (inches) | 13.4"x9.38"x2.25" | 15.76"x9.38"x2.25" | 14.97"x9.38"x2.25" |
| Length (mm) | 340x238x57mm | 400x238x57mm | 380x238x57mm |
Warranty
Thank you for purchasing a Cerwin Vega Mobile product and we hope to provide you with countless hours of listening enjoyment. Please take a brief moment to register your new product. By registering your new product, you will receive benefits such as:
- Important product notifications that may pertain to your purchase.
- Confirmation and record of ownership in case of loss or theft.
- Knowledgeable customer service and technical assistance pertaining to your product.
To register your new product, please visit our website at: www.cerwinvegamobile.com
Registration is voluntary and failure to register will not diminish your limited warranty rights.
Limited Warranty (U.S.A.)
Cerwin Vega Mobile warrants all of our amplifiers and speakers to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year.
This warranty is non-transferable and applies only to the original purchaser from an authorized Cerwin Vega Mobile dealer. If service is required and necessary under this warranty, due to manufacturing defect or malfunction, then Cerwin Vega Mobile will repair and/or replace defective product with either new or remanufactured like product at no charge at our discretion.
Damage to product caused by the following will not be covered under this warranty: abuse, accident, misuse, neglect, modifications, repairing attempts, seller/installer misrepresentation.
This warranty does not cover any incidental, consequential, or cosmetic damage due to accidents or normal wear and tear, nor does it cover the cost of removing or reinstallation of the product.
Warranty is void if the product's serial number has been removed, defaced, and/or tampered with.
Warranty Procedure:
We recommend that you contact your Cerwin Vega Mobile authorized dealer where your original purchase was made to initiate all warranty claims. Our authorized dealers can guide you through the warranty procedure to ensure that your claim will be processed in a timely manner. All warranty returns must be accompanied with a proof of purchase (a copy of the original sales receipt) and be shipped freight prepaid to our facility with an RA (Return Authorization) number clearly marked on the outside of the package. Direct returns from consumers or non-authorized dealers will be refused if shipped without a valid RA number authorized by Cerwin Vega Mobile beforehand.
For subwoofer returns, remove the cone from the basket by cutting the surround and then the spider, thus allowing the cone to completely lift out. All returns must have the serial numbers taped to the cone. The serial number can be found on the basket of all speakers and underneath the spider attached to the top of the magnet plate. Please remove the sticker and tape it to the cone.
For coaxial speaker returns, the tweeter should be broken off and sent in with the cone. For component speakers, only return the defective part such as tweeter, midbass, or crossover only.
Products purchased in countries outside the U.S.A. are warranted by the CVM authorized country distributor in which the product was purchased, go to www.cerwinvegamobile.com to find contact information for warranty within your country.
Please Ship All Warranty Claims With Pre-Authorized RA Number To:
CV&DA Holdings, Inc.
ATTN: Customer Service Department
3761 South Hill St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007 USA
Please Contact Customer Service for Further Warranty Information:
U.S.A.
Tel: 213-261-4161 Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
INTERNATIONAL
Products purchased outside of the U.S.A. are covered only by that country's distributor and not by Cerwin Vega Mobile U.S.A.
