Audio System H-5000.1 D High-Performance Car Amplifier Owner's Manual
Since 1988, the sound of Audio System Germany.
Features
Congratulations on your purchase of your new H-SERIES amplifier.
IMPORTANT: Before installation, read this owner's manual carefully and follow all connection and fitting instructions.
ATTENTION: Pay attention to the car manufacturer's advice and instructions.
IMPORTANT: Your proof of purchase is required for warranty claims. Keep your proof of purchase, manual, and original packaging.
ATTENTION: Use of sound components may impair your ability to hear necessary traffic sounds and could constitute a hazard while driving.
ATTENTION: NO WARRANTY claims for operation in LINK-MODE are possible!
Audio System Germany accepts no liability for hearing loss, bodily injury, or property damage resulting from use or misuse of its products. Professional installation by an authorized service center or dealer is recommended for optimal warranty and sound performance.
H-5000.1 D Specifications Summary:
- 1-Channel High Power Class D amplifier
- Quad-MOS-FET PWM power supply
- Operating voltage: 10 to 16 V
- High efficiency up to 90%
- Stable into 1 Ohm (single mono operation)
- Variable Lowpass-Filter: 35 to 250 Hz
- Variable Subsonic-Highpass-Filter: 10 to 50 Hz
- Variable Phase: 0° to 180°
- Variable Bass-Boost: 0 to 9 dB
- Wide input sensitivity: 0.2 to 6 V
- Multi-Way-Protection-Circuitry: overheating, overcurrent, short circuit, speaker DC offset protection
- Clipping-Display and switchable limiter
- 2x 50mm² connection terminals for battery and ground
- Wired remote RTC PLUS: displays voltage, temperature, protection, clipping
- Linkable: 2x H-5000.1 D can be linked up to 10,000 Watt RMS (NO WARRANTY CLAIMS POSSIBLE!)
Power Connection
Diagram Description: A diagram showing the amplifier's terminals (GND, +12V POWER, REM OUT, SPEAKER +) and their corresponding connections to the vehicle's Battery (GND, +12V), Headunit (REM IN), and Speaker. Maximum cable lengths of 30 cm are indicated for power and speaker connections. A separate connection point for the vehicle chassis ground is also shown.
- Battery Disconnection: First, disconnect the vehicle's power supply by removing the battery's ground cable.
- Ground Connection: Connect the amplifier's GND (ground) terminals to the vehicle chassis. Use a short cable (not longer than 50cm) with a suitable cross-section (35mm² - 50mm²). Ensure the connection point on the chassis is free of paint, dirt, and dust.
- +12V Power Connection: Connect the amplifier's +12V terminals via fuses to the battery. Keep the cable length from the fuse holder to the battery within 30cm. Use a high-quality fuse holder and a suitable cable (preferably 35mm² - 50mm²). Fuses protect the amplifier and vehicle against short circuits. Attention: The amplifier has no internal fuses; external fuses must be installed before the amplifier.
- Remote Connection: Connect the amplifier's REM IN terminal to the remote output (or antenna output) of the head unit. Use a 0.5mm² to 1.5mm² cable.
General Installation Instructions [Warning]:
- Ensure professional attachment, taking care not to damage electrical cables, the gas tank, hydraulic brakes, or other components.
- Provide adequate cooling and air circulation. Avoid installation in small, closed boxes or near heat sources.
- Protect the amplifier from fluids, wetness, heat, foreign material, and other environmental influences.
- The amplifier is designed for vehicles with a 12 V DC power supply only.
- Never install the power supply cable alongside other original vehicle wires (e.g., gas cables, fan motors, control modules).
- Install signal cables (RCA cables) and speaker cables far away from power cables to prevent music signal interference.
- Install all amplifier cables securely to prevent danger of binding, squeezing, or breaking.
RCA Connection
1. RCA connection for operation of 1 amplifier
Diagram Description: A diagram showing a single amplifier setup. The Headunit's RCA outputs (Left and Right) are connected to the amplifier's RCA INPUT terminals. The RTC PLUS remote control is also connected.
2. RCA connection for operation of 2 amplifiers in LINK-MODE
Diagram Description: A diagram illustrating two amplifiers connected in LINK-MODE. The Headunit's RCA outputs connect to the Master amplifier's INPUT. The Master amplifier's OUTPUT is then connected to the Slave amplifier's INPUT. The RTC PLUS remote control is connected to the Master amplifier. A prominent warning states: "NO WARRANTY CLAIMS POSSIBLE WHEN USING LINK-MODE!!!"
The H-5000.1 D amplifiers feature RCA inputs that connect via RCA cables to the preamplifier outputs of the head unit.
LINK-MODE: Using the "Master/Slave" connection (single RCA), it is possible to link a second H-5000.1 D. For LINK-MODE, switch the second amplifier to "INPUT SLAVE"; this amplifier will then be fully controlled by the first "Master" amplifier. No warranty claims are possible for operation in LINK-MODE.
The variable subsonic filter, lowpass filter, phase-shift controller, bass boost, limiter, and gain controller allow you to adjust the amplifier to your preferred listening taste, vehicle circumstances, and speakers.
Audio System Germany recommends adjusting your amplifier through a specialized service center, dealer, or specialist.
An optional wired remote controller, RTC PLUS, can be installed. This controller allows adjustment of the output level and displays amplifier data for voltage, temperature, clipping, and protection status.
Speaker Connection
1. Single amplifier operation
Diagram Description: A diagram showing a single amplifier connected to a speaker. The amplifier's SPEAKER (+) terminal is connected to the speaker. The diagram indicates speaker impedance from 1 to 4 Ohms. A warning states: "No internal fuse! An external fuse according to the power input - has to be used for protection of the amplifier."
Please note that the H-5000.1 D is a pure mono amplifier. When connecting 2 speakers or a dual voice coil subwoofer, the speakers (voice coils) are connected in parallel. It should be noted that each voice coil or speaker impedance is not below 2 ohms. The total resulting impedance is 1 ohm.
2. Dual amplifier operation (LINK-MODE)
Diagram Description: A diagram illustrating two amplifiers connected in LINK-MODE to a single speaker. The positive (+) speaker terminal of the Master amplifier connects to the speaker's positive terminal. The positive (+) speaker terminal of the Slave amplifier connects to the speaker's negative terminal. Both amplifiers' negative (-) speaker terminals are connected together. The diagram indicates speaker impedance from 2 to 8 Ohms. Warnings about no internal fuse and LINK-MODE warranty are present.
When linking 2x H-5000.1 D, the "Master" amplifier completely controls the "Slave" amplifier. The positive (+) terminal of the woofer must be connected to the positive (+) speaker terminal of the "Master" amplifier. The negative (-) terminal of the woofer is connected to the positive (+) speaker terminal of the "Slave" amplifier. Both negative (-) terminals of the amplifiers are connected together. Please use cables with sufficient cross-section (10mm²), as in LINK-MODE the amplifiers produce immense power. Ensure the connected speakers are suitable for this power.
ATTENTION! The connected overall impedance of the speakers must not drop below 2 ohms in LINK-MODE. Otherwise, the amplifier can take damage.
NO WARRANTY CLAIMS POSSIBLE WHEN USING LINK-MODE!!!
Trouble Shooting
This power amplifier features an efficient protection system to prevent damages such as overheating, overvoltage, short-circuit, and DC at the loudspeaker output. If an error occurs, the protection LED will light red. To diagnose the problem, first turn down all levels of the head unit, then turn it off.
| Issue | Possible Causes & Checks |
|---|---|
| AMPLIFIER IS NOT POWERED UP, NO LED IS LIGHTENING |
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| PROTECTION LED ILLUMINATES GREEN WHILE AMPLIFIER IS SOUNDLESS |
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| PROTECTION LED ILLUMINATES RED WHEN AMPLIFIER IS POWERED UP / OVERHEATING |
[Caution!] After cooling down, the amplifier turns on automatically. |
| ERROR IN AMPLIFIER FUSE |
[Caution!] Make sure when changing fuses to use the same value. |
| SOUND TOO LOW OR LOW-DISTORTED SOUND |
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| HIGH HISS-ENGINE NOISE IN SPEAKERS |
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[Attention] Please contact your specialized dealer if the amplifier is still not working after checking with this error list. For warranty adjustment/repairs, the original invoice must be attached. Opening the power amplifier leads to a loss of warranty in all cases.
Specifications
H-5000.1 D
| Power Supply Voltage | 10 - 16 V |
| Rated Power Output at 14.4 V | |
| - RMS power @ 2 Ohm LINK-MODE | 1x 10,000 W |
| - RMS power @ 1 Ohm mono | 1x 5000 W |
| - RMS power @ 2 Ohm mono | 1x 3100W |
| - RMS power @ 4 Ohm mono | 1x 1650W |
| Signal to Noise Ratio | > 95 dB |
| Low-Pass-Filter | 35 - 250 Hz @ 24 dB |
| Subsonic Filter | 10 - 50 Hz @ 24 dB |
| Bass Boost | 0 - 9 dB @ 45 Hz |
| Phase-Shift-Control | 0 - 180° |
| Frequency Response | 15 - 270 Hz |
| THD at 4 Ohm | < 0,048% |
| Fuse Rating | external |
| Input Sensitivity | 200 mV ~ 6 V (+/- 5%) |
| Dimensions | 550(W) x 63(H) x 256(L) mm |
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