Focal FPS 1500 Car Subwoofer AmpManual Arahan liifier

1. Pengenalan

This manual provides comprehensive instructions for the installation, operation, and maintenance of your Focal FPS 1500 Class D Symmetric Car Subwoofer Amplifier. Please read this manual thoroughly before attempting installation or operation to ensure proper use and to prevent damage to the unit or your vehicle's audio system. Retain this manual for future reference.

2. Maklumat Keselamatan

Sentiasa patuhi langkah berjaga-jaga keselamatan berikut semasa pemasangan dan operasi:

• Putuskan sambungan terminal bateri negatif kenderaan sebelum memulakan sebarang kerja elektrik.
• Pastikan semua pendawaian mempunyai penebat yang betul untuk mengelakkan litar pintas.
• Lekapkan 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.
• Jangan kendalikan amppenyaring jika ia rosak atau tidak berfungsi. Dapatkan bantuan profesional.
• Elakkan daripada mendedahkan amppenguat kepada kelembapan atau suhu yang melampau.

3. Produk Lebihview

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.

Rajah 1: Depan view of the Focal FPS 1500 amppenguat, pertunjukancasing its robust heatsink design and Focal branding.

Ciri-ciri Utama:

• Mono subwoofer amplifier with 800 watts RMS x 1 at 1 ohm (CEA-2006 compliant).
• Kelas 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.
• Praamp inputs and remote level control capability.

4. Sambungan dan Kawalan

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

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

Fungsi Panel Kawalan:

• Power Terminals (GND, REM, +12V): Connections for ground, remote turn-on, and 12V power supply.
• Fuses (40A x 2): Fius bersepadu untuk perlindungan litar.
• Input (RCA): Low-level audio signal inputs from your head unit or processor.
• Suis Penapis Subsonik: Activates a 20 Hz, 24 dB/octave high-pass filter to protect subwoofers from ultra-low frequencies.
• Suis X-OVER: Selects between Low-Pass or Direct (full range) operation. For subwoofers, set to Low-Pass.
• Kawalan Keuntungan: Melaraskan kepekaan input agar sepadan dengan output unit kepala anda.
• Low-Pass Filter (50-500 Hz): Sets the upper frequency limit for the ampoutput penguat.
• 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 Kawalan Aras Jauh: Connects to an optional wired remote for convenient bass level adjustment.
• Keluaran Pembesar suara: Terminals for connecting your subwoofer(s).

5. Persediaan dan Pemasangan

Pemasangan yang betul adalah penting untuk prestasi dan jangka hayat peranti anda amplampu. Jika anda tidak pasti tentang sebarang langkah, rujuk pemasang profesional.

5.1 Memasang Amplebih hidup

• Choose a mounting location that is dry, well-ventilated, and protected from direct sunlight and excessive heat.
• Pastikan ruang yang mencukupi di sekeliling amplifier for proper airflow, especially around the heatsink fins.
• Selamatkan 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 Sambungan Pendawaian

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. Wayar Tanah (GND): Connect a 4-gauge ground wire from the GND terminal on the amppenyala pada permukaan logam yang bersih dan tidak dicat pada casis kenderaan. Pastikan sambungan yang kukuh dan berrintangan rendah.
3. Wayar Penghidup Jauh (REM): Connect a remote turn-on wire (typically 18-gauge) from the remote output of your head unit to the REM terminal on the amppengalir. Wayar ini memusingkan amphidupkan dan matikan lampu dengan unit kepala anda.
4. RCA Input Cables: Connect high-quality RCA cables from the subwoofer pre-out of your head unit to the RCA input jacks on the amplebih hidup.
5. Wayar Pembesar suara: 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. Arahan Operasi

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

6.1 Kuasa Permulaan

• Sambung semula terminal bateri negatif kenderaan.
• Hidupkan unit kepala anda. amplifier should power on, indicated by the power LED.
• Mulakan dengan ampKawalan gandaan lifier ditetapkan kepada minimum.

6.2 Melaraskan Tetapan

1. Kawalan Keuntungan: 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. Penapis Laluan Rendah: 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. Penapis 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. Peningkatan Bass: 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. Suis Fasa: 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. Penyelenggaraan

The Focal FPS 1500 amppenghawa dingin memerlukan penyelenggaraan yang minimum.

• Simpan ampPastikan penghawa dingin bersih dan bebas daripada habuk. Gunakan kain lembut dan kering untuk membersihkan.
• Ensure the cooling fins are not obstructed to allow for proper heat dissipation.
• Periksa semua sambungan pendawaian secara berkala untuk kesesakan dan kakisan.
• Jangan gunakan bahan kimia yang keras atau pembersih yang kasar pada amplebih hidup.

8. Penyelesaian masalah

Jika anda menghadapi masalah dengan anda amplifier, refer to the following table before contacting technical support.

9. Spesifikasi

10. Waranti dan Sokongan

For warranty information and technical support, please refer to the documentation included with your purchase or visit the official Focal webtapak. Simpan bukti pembelian anda untuk tuntutan waranti.