PS1220M
Troubleshooting
Problem | Possible Cause | Corrective Action |
Amplifier does | No power to +12V terminal | Check fuse(s) |
not turn on |
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No power to REM terminal | Check head unit fuse(s) and wiring | |
| Blown main fuse at battery | Replace fuse and identify cause of failure |
| Blown fuse at amplifier | Replace fuse and identify cause of failure |
| Faulty ground | Reground main power ground to bare metal |
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Volume control | Input level control adjusted too | Readjust the input level (refer to page 8) |
too sensitive | high |
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Distorted sound | Input level control adjusted too | Readjust the input level (refer to page 8) |
| high |
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Blows fuse(s) at | Power wires connected back- | Reconnect power wires properly |
amp | wards |
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| Internal problem with amp | Take unit for service |
Engine noise / | Ground loop(s) | Use good quality shielded RCA cables |
Alternator whine |
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Faulty ground at amp | Reground amp to clean bare metal chassis | |
| Faulty ground at head unit | Reground head unit to clean bare metal chas- |
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| Inductive coupling | Reroute RCA and/or speaker wires away from |
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| factory harnesses |
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| Input level on amp set too high | Readjust input level (refer to page 8) |
Thermal protec- | Amplifier driving 2 ohm load | If the amplifier “thermals” frequently while driv- |
tion activated | for long durations | ing subwoofers, a fan may need to be installed |
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| to keep amp cool |
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Short circuit pro- | Blown speakers | Check all speakers |
tection activated |
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Speaker wire(s) shorting to | Check for faulty wiring | |
| ground |
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| Defective crossover | Faulty passive crossover |
Low impedance | Amp connected to improper | Check speaker connections |
protection acti- | load |
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vated |
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Amp will not drive a 1 ohm | Verify that speakers are connected properly | |
| mono load, 2 ohm minimum in |
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| mono configuration |
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| Speakers defective/blown | Check speakers |
| Faulty passive crossovers | Check crossovers |
Poor bass | Speakers out of phase | Check speaker polarity; reverse the |
response |
| connection to one speaker only if two |
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| subwoofers are connected to the amplifier. |
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Note: If the protection light is activated with no speakers connected to the amplifier, and all the power connections are correct, this would indicate an internal problem with the amplifier.
Specifications
CEA Power Ratings
PS1220M
Power Output: 220 watts RMS X 1 channel into
Additional Power Output: 265 watts RMS X 1 channel into
Dynamic Power: 440 watts X 1 channel into
Dimensions: 11 ¼" X 12" X 2 ¼" (286mm X 302mm X 55.5mm)
General Specifications
Frequency Response: 10Hz to 200Hz (-3dB)
Signal to Noise Ratio: 100dBA below reference. (Reference: 1 watt,
Input Sensitivity: 300mV to 8V for full power output at clipping (1% THD+N)
Bass Boost: 0 to +18dB @ 45Hz, continuously variable
Crossover: 12dB/octave, 40Hz to 200Hz, Butterworth alignment
Reference Supply Voltage for rated power: 14.4VDC
Power Supply: 14.4VDC, (11 to 16VDC allowable), negative ground
Specifications subject to change without notice.
12-Month Limited Warranty
AUDIOVOX CORPORATION (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 12 months from the date of original purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced with new or reconditioned product (at the Company's option) without charge for parts and repair labor. To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of this Warranty, the product is to be delivered with proof of warranty coverage (e.g. dated bill of sale), specification of defect(s), transportation prepaid, to the warranty center at the address shown below.
This Warranty does not extend to the elimination of car static or motor noise, to correction of antenna problems, to costs incurred for installation, removal, or reinstallation of the product, or damage to tapes, compact discs, accessories, or vehicle electrical systems. This Warranty does not apply to any product or part thereof which, in the opinion of the Company, has suffered or been damaged through alteration, improper installation, mishandling, misuse, neglect, accident, or by removal or defacement of the factory serial number/ bar code label(s) or markings. THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY'S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL THE COMPANY'S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT.
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