Monoblock Power Amplifier

Amplifier Owner’s Manual

Z500.1

INPUT

Connect preamp signal cables from the head unit to these terminals.

SENS

Used to reach maximum amplifier power with a wide variety of headunits.

	CROSSOVER FREQUENCY	SUBSONIC CROSSOVER FREQUENCY
		Controls the highpass crossover point for the speaker outputs to eliminate
	Controls the lowpass crossover point for the speaker outputs.
		extreme low frequencies.

BASS BOOST

Variable bass boost from 0 to +18dB @ 45Hz.

REMOTE BASS LEVEL CONTROL (RBC)

This port is for connecting the remote subwoofer level control. This allows up to 20dB of volume adjustment. This is not a bass boost, it controls the level of the low pass signal.

NOTE: This control is not compatible with the Phoenix Gold LPL44 level control.

OUTPUT

Provides a full range signal for an additional amplifier. There is no signal loss if using this output.

Z500.1

SPEAKER

+12V	REMOTE MONITORING DISPLAY (RMD)
This must be connected to the fused positive terminal (+12V) of the car’s	Connect optional RMD Voltage Diplay to this port.
battery. The fuse must be located within 18 inches of the battery.

REMOTE

This must be connected to switched +12V, usually a trigger wire coming from the head unit or ignition.

SPEAKER OUTPUTS

Used to connect the amplifier to speakers. Z500.1 minimum impedance is 2 ohms.

GROUND

This must be connected to the negative terminal of the car’s battery or bolted to a clean, unpainted part of the chassis of the vehicle.

NOTE: Visible through the plexiglass cover, a single blue power LED is located in the lower corner of all Z amplifiers.