Cobalt Amplifiers Guide
Cobalt Amplifiers Guide
CB600.4
CB1000.4
CB1500.4
CB2000.4
CB3400.4
2 CHANNEL AMPLIFIERS
CB300.2
CB600.2
CB2700.2
5 CHANNEL AMPLIFIERS
CB1500.5
CB2700.5
R
HPF FULL
PRO 0dB +10dB Min Max LO HI LO HI Min Max 0dB +10dB 50Hz 4KHz MODE Min Max LO HI LO HI Min Max PRO
CH4 CH3 CH1 CH2 CH4 CH5
FULL FULL
LPF HPF HPF LPF HPF FULL
L
40Hz 500Hz 50Hz 4KHz 50Hz 4KHz 40Hz 500Hz 50Hz 4KHz Min Max LO HI 15Hz 400Hz 0dB +18dB
REMOTE LPF MODE HPF CH3 HPF MODE LPF HPF MODE GAIN INPUT MODE CH1 CH3 LPF BASS BOOST REMOTE
CH1/CH2 CH5
CB3400.4
CB700.1M2/CB1100.1M2
BASS BOOST GAIN INPUT MODE OUTPUT CH4 INPUT CH2 INPUT MODE GAIN BASS BOOST
PWR PWR LINE OUT LINE INPUT
PRO
R
0dB +18dB Min Max LO HI LO HI Min Max 0dB +18dB
FULL CH4 CH3 CH1 FULL
LPF HPF
PRO
HPF LPF MIN MAX OFF 25Hz
O
0 O 180 15Hz 400Hz 0dB +18dB
GAIN SUB SONIC PHASE LPF BASS BOOST REMOTE
REMOTE 40Hz 500Hz 50Hz 4KHz 50Hz 4KHz 40Hz 500Hz
L
LPF MODE HPF CH3 HPF MODE LPF
PWR LINE OUT LINE INPUT PWR LINE OUT LINE INPUT IN
R R
HPF LPF
BRIDGED
PRO LO HI Min Max 0dB +10dB 50Hz 4KHz FULL 40Hz 500Hz PRO
PRO Min Max OFF 25Hz 0
O
180 O 15Hz 400Hz 0dB +18dB
INPUT MODE GAIN BASS BOOST HPF MODE LPF REMOTE GAIN SUB SONIC PHASE LPF BASS BOOST REMOTE
L L
OUT
CB2700.2
Input Mode Sub Sonic control
PWR LINE OUT LINE INPUT Gain control Bass Boost control
PRO
R
GND(-)=GROUND CONNECTION This unit is designed for negative ground 12V DC operation only.
Connect the GND terminal to the chassis ground of your car and take care of best Use speakers with an impedance of 2 or 4 Ohms ( 2 to 4 Ohm when used as
electric and mechanic contact. In doing so, drill a hole in to the car chassis near bridging amplifier )
the amplifier then remove color, dirt or any other substance from the ground point. Avoid installing the unit where:
After that fasten the cable end with added ring terminal by using a screw. Ensure -It would be subject to high temperatures, such as from direct sunlight or hot air
that the ground connection is as short as possible and that the cable diameter is from the heater.
sufficient ( min 4 mm" ). Route the ground cables from the radio and all other -It would be exposed to rain or moisture.
equipment parts. like equalizer. active crossover network or other amplifiers, to -It would be subject to dust or dirt.
the same ground point. If your car is parked in direct sunlight and there is a considerable rise in
+12V=POWER SUPPLY temperature inside the car, allow the unit to cool off before operation.
Connect the +12V terminal to the positive pole of the battery with a lead cable When installing the unit horizontally, be sure not to cover the heatsink fins with
and add a fuse in to the power cable in a distance of not more then 30 cm from the the floor carpet.
battery. The lead cables's diameter should be at least 4 mm' for a length of 3m If this unit is placed too close to the car radio, an interference may occur. In this
and 6 mm" for a length of 6m. case, separate the amplifier from the car radio.
REM(ON/OFF)REMOTE CONTROL This power amplifier employs a protection circuit to protect the transistors and
Connect the REM terminal to the automatic antenna connector of your car radio. speakers if the amplifier ma lfunctions. Do not attempt to test the protection
Now when turning on and off your car radio. the amplifier automatically switches circuits by covering the heatsink or connecting improper loads.
ON and OFF. A cable diameter of 0.5mm is sufficient. Do not use the unit with a weak auto battery as its optimum performance
FUSE depends on a normal battery supply voltage.
The amplifier is equipped with a plug-in auto fuse protecting the set against fault For safety reasons, keep the volume of your car audio system moderate so that
conditions. Do not use a fuse with a higher value and never bridge the fuse over, you can still hear normal traffic sounds outside your car.
as this may lead to irreparability damage so that ant any claim for warranty is
denied.
CB600.4/CB1000.4/CB1500.4/CB2000.4 CB300.2/CB600.2
R
HPF LPF
PWR BASS BOOST GAIN INPUT MODE OUTPUT CH4 INPUT CH2 INPUT MODE GAIN BASS BOOST PRO LO HI Min Max 0dB +10dB 50Hz 4KHz FULL 40Hz 500Hz
INPUT MODE GAIN BASS BOOST HPF MODE LPF REMOTE
L
PRO 0dB +10dB Min Max LO HI LO HI Min Max 0dB +10dB
CH4 CH3 CH1
FULL FULL
LPF HPF HPF LPF
R CAR STEREO
CAR STEREO
CB2700.2
CB3400.4
PWR LINE OUT LINE INPUT
R
HPF LPF
PRO LO HI Min Max 0dB +18dB 50Hz 4KHz FULL 40Hz 500Hz 00 180 0
INPUT MODE GAIN BASS BOOST HPF MODE LPF PHASE REMOTE
BASS BOOST GAIN INPUT MODE OUTPUT CH4 INPUT CH2 INPUT MODE GAIN BASS BOOST L
PWR
PRO
0dB +18dB Min Max LO HI LO HI Min Max 0dB +18dB
FULL CH4 CH3 CH1 FULL
LPF HPF HPF LPF
R CAR STEREO
CAR STEREO
STEREO MODE STEREO MODE
CB1500.5/2700.5 CB700.1M2/CB1100.1M2
R
PRO
CH3/CH4 INPUT INPUT MODE GAIN PWR MIN MAX OFF 25Hz 0 O 180
O
15Hz 400Hz 0dB +18dB
GAIN SUB SONIC PHASE LPF BASS BOOST REMOTE
R L
HPF FULL
50Hz 4KHz MODE Min Max LO HI LO HI Min Max PRO
CH2 CH4 CH5
HPF FULL
L
50Hz 4KHz Min Max LO HI 15Hz 400Hz 0dB +18dB L
HPF MODE GAIN INPUT MODE CH1 CH3 LPF BASS BOOST REMOTE
CH1/CH2 CH5
R CAR STEREO
L R
CAR STEREO
CB1200.1D/CB2400.1D2/CB2400.1D/CB3200.1D/5000.1D
BRIDGED
PRO
PRO Min Max OFF 25Hz 0O 180 O 15Hz 400Hz 0dB +18dB
GAIN SUB SONIC PHASE LPF BASS BOOST REMOTE
L
Input Mode
OUT
Gain control
LPF / HPF control
L
Mosfet power supply CAR STEREO
R
1~5 Channel Power Amplifier
Remote control
Bass Boost control
Thermal protection
LED Power and Protection Indicator
Low Input
SPEAKERS CONNECTIONS SPEAKERS CONNECTIONS
CB600.4/CB1000.4 CB3400.4
Ch1 Ch2
SPEAKER SPEAKER
2~4Ohm 2~4Ohm Ch1 Ch2
SPEAKER SPEAKER
2~4Ohm 2~4Ohm
POWER INPUT
CH3 CH4
BRIDGED CH3 CH4
BRIDGED
POWER INPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT
Ch3 Ch4
SPEAKER SPEAKER
Ch3 Ch4
2~4Ohm 2~4Ohm CB600.4:30Ax2 SPEAKER SPEAKER
CB1000.4:35Ax2 2~4Ohm 2~4Ohm
CB3400.4:150A
CB1500.4/CB2000.4 CB300.2
Ch1 Ch2
SPEAKER SPEAKER LEFT RIGHT
2~4Ohm 2~4Ohm SPEAKER SPEAKER
2~4Ohm 2~4Ohm
CH1 CH2 FUSES +12V REM GND LEFT BRIDGED RIGHT FUSE +12V REM GND
SPEAKER OUTPUT
SPEAKER OUTPUT
CB1500.4:30Ax3
Ch3 Ch4
SPEAKER SPEAKER CB2000.4:35Ax3
2~4Ohm 2~4Ohm
SPEAKERS CONNECTIONS SPEAKERS CONNECTIONS
CB600.2 CB1500.5
LEFT RIGHT
SPEAKER SPEAKER
2~4Ohm 2~4Ohm
SPEAKER OUTPUT
POWER INPUT
30A X 2
CB1500.5:100A
CB2700.2 CB2700.5
L R
SPEAKER SPEAKER
2~4Ohm 2~4Ohm
SPEAKER OUTPUT
SPEAKER OUTPUT
POWER INPUT
CB2700.2:150A
CB2700.5:150A
SPEAKERS CONNECTIONS SPEAKERS CONNECTIONS
CB700.1M2 CB1200.1D
MONO SPEAKER
1~4Ohm
MONO SPEAKER +
2~4Ohm
SPEAKER OUTPUT
CB1100.1M2
SPEAKER OUTPUT
MONO SPEAKER
2~4Ohm
+
CB3200.1D
MONO SPEAKER
1~4Ohm
FUSES +12V REM GND
SPEAKER OUTPUT
CB5000.1D CB600.4/CB1000.4
MONO SPEAKER
2~4Ohm MONO SPEAKER
4~8Ohm
SPEAKER OUTPUT
SPEAKER OUTPUT
POWER INPUT
POWER INPUT CH3 CH4
BRIDGED
CB600.4:30Ax2
CB5000.1D:250A CB1000.4:35Ax2
MONO SPEAKER
4~8Ohm
CB1500.4/CB2000.4
CB2400.1D2
MONO SPEAKER
4~8Ohm
MONO SPEAKER
2~4Ohm
SPEAKER OUTPUT
FUSES +12V REM GND
POWER INPUT
CH3 CH4
BRIDGED
SPEAKER OUTPUT
MONO SPEAKER
4~8Ohm
BRIDGED MODE BRIDGED MODE
MONO SPEAKER
MONO SPEAKER
CB3400.4 4~8Ohm CB2700.2 4~8Ohm
SPEAKER OUTPUT
SPEAKER OUTPUT
SPEAKER OUTPUT
SPEAKER OUTPUT
LEFT BRIDGED RIGHT FUSES +12V REM GND
MIN 1
CH3 CH4
BRIDGED
POWER INPUT
SPEAKER OUTPUT
CB2700.5:150A
POWER INPUT
30A X 2
MONO SPEAKER
4~8Ohm
SPEAKERS CONNECTIONS AT BRIDGED SPEAKERS CONNECTIONS AT BRIDGED
CB1200.1D/CB2400.1D/CB3200.1D CB1200.1D/CB2400.1D/CB3200.1D
BRIDGED
PRO
PRO Min Max OFF 25Hz 0O 180
O
15Hz 400Hz 0dB +18dB
GAIN SUB SONIC PHASE LPF BASS BOOST REMOTE
SPEAKER OUTPUT L
CB1200.1D:30Ax3
CB2400.1D:30Ax4
CB3200.1D:30Ax5
To a metal
part of car
2~8Ohm
BATTERY
DC 12V
CAR STEREO
CB1200.1D:30Ax3
CB2400.1D:30Ax4
CB3200.1D:30Ax5
AMP 2 AMP 2 S L AVE
BRIDGED
PRO
PRO Min Max OFF 25Hz 0O 180 O 15Hz 400Hz 0dB +18dB
GAIN SUB SONIC PHASE LPF BASS BOOST REMOTE
SPEAKER OUTPUT L
CB5000.1D CB5000.1D
BRIDGED
PRO
Min Max OFF 25Hz 0O 180 O 15Hz 400Hz 0dB +18dB
L SPEAKER OUTPUT
OUT
POWER INPUT
CB5000.1D:250A
To a metal
part of car
4~8Ohm
BATTERY
DC 12V
CAR STEREO
R
BRIDGED
PRO
Min Max OFF 25Hz 0O 180 O 15Hz 400Hz 0dB +18dB
L SPEAKER OUTPUT
OUT
POWER INPUT
CB5000.1D:250A
SPEAKERS CONNECTIONS AT BRIDGED SPEAKERS CONNECTIONS AT BRIDGED
CB2400.1D2 CB2400.1D2
BRIDGED
PRO
PRO Min Max OFF 25Hz 0O 180 O 15Hz 400Hz 0dB +18dB
GAIN SUB SONIC PHASE LPF BASS BOOST REMOTE
SPEAKER OUTPUT L
To a metal
part of car
4~8Ohm
BATTERY
DC 12V
CAR STEREO
BRIDGED
PRO
PRO Min Max OFF 25Hz 0
O
180 O 15Hz 400Hz 0dB +18dB
GAIN SUB SONIC PHASE LPF BASS BOOST REMOTE
SPEAKER OUTPUT L
metal part of the vehicle close to the mounting location. This wire should be as
short as possible and any paint or rust at the grounding point should be scraped
away to provide a clean metal surface to which the end of the ground wire can be
( +12V)
FUSE
screwed or bolted.
REMOTE TURN-ON CONNECTION
The amplifier is turned on by applying +12V to the remote turn-on terminal (REM).
The wire lead to this terminal should be connected to the "Auto-Antenna " lead
+ from the car stereo which will provide the +12V only when the car stereo is turned
HEAD UNIT BATTERY on. If the car stereo does not provide an Auto-Antenna" lead, the remote turn-on
DC 12V lead may be wired to an "Accessory " or "Radio "terminal in the car's fuse block.
This will turn the amplifier on and off with the ignition key, regardless of whether
to a metal part of car the car stereo is on or off. The remote turn-on lead does not carry large currents.
So #20 gauge wire may be used for this application.
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
Depending on the type and number of speakers used with the amplifier, wire them
NOTES ON THE POWER SUPPLY : to the speaker terminals as per the appropriate wiring diagram. For most
applications #18gauge wire should be used for the speaker leads but in no case
Connect the +12V power input lead only after all other leads have been thinner than #20 gauge. For leads in excess of 10 feet # 16 gauge is recommen-
connected. ded. When wiring the speakers, pay careful attention to the polarity of the termi-
Be sure to connect the ground wire of the unit securely to a metal part of the car. nals on the speakers and make certain they correspond to the polarity of the c-
A lose connection may cause a malfunction of the amplifier.
orresponding terminals on the amplifier. Do not ground any speaker leads to the
REM: The unit is turned on by applying +12 Volts to this terminal. This terminal
does not draw heavy current like the Power Terminals so a thinner chassis of the vehicle.
connecting wire is acceptable. Standard 18 GAUGE is fine and the standard INPUT CONNECTIONS
color is yellow .lf the radio is equipped with a Power Antenna control wire, it can This amplifier features low-level input capability.
drive this terminal . If the Power Antenna wire is already in use, you can still If the car stereo does not provide low-level outputs, the amplifier may be connec
splice into it. With this method, the unit will turn on automatically with the radio. -ted via the speaker (high-level) outputs from the stereo with a AUTOCRAFT line
Use the power supply lead with a fuse attached whose value is the same as converter.
original fuse.
Place the fuse in the power supply lead as close as possible to the car battery .
During a full power operation, maximum current will run through the system
Therefore, make sure that the leads to be connected to the +12V and GND
terminals of the unit respectively must be larger than 10-Gauge ( AWG.10).
OPERATION INTERFERENCE
After the amplifier has been installed and all connections have been made careful
-lyand securely, turn the radio on so that the amplifier is switched on automatically. All cables are sources of interference. The power cable and RCA audio cable
After a short power-on period, the amplifier reaches its full performance. are very prone to interference; the remote cables are less prone . There is often
Now turn up the volume slowly using the volume control of the radio. If there is no interference caused by the generator (piping), ignition ( cracking ) or other car
sound or only a distorted replay, switch off the radio immediately, the amplifier will electronic parts. Most of these problems can be eliminated by correct and careful
also switch off automatically, and check if all connections have been made correctly. cabling. In doing so, these are the following guidelines :
POWER=LED POWER INDICATOR
After the orderly connection of the three power terminals, the LED indicator shines Use only a screened audio cable for the wiring between " low level in " of the
green and goes out with off. amplifier and RCA or DIN output of the radio .
PROTECT =LED PROTECTION INDICATOR Lay the signal, speaker and power cables separately with enough distance
This set is equipped with an overload protection, immediately upon overloading from one another and also from each other car cable. lf not possible, you can
lay the circuit and ground cable together with the serial cables. Audio and
due to short circuit or much increased temperature the overload protection is
speaker cable should be as far away from these as possible. The REM cable to
activated and the red LED indicator is shining. Through this the amplifier is the automatic antenna output of the radio can be laid together with the signal
protected against damage. In case of the thermal protection a certain short cooling cables.
time must be allowed after which the amplifier automatically resumes operation. Avoid ground loops by laying the ground wiring of all components to a center
LEVEL CONTROL point in a star-like way. You can find the best central point in measuring the
The input level control allows the system to work well within a wide range of output voltage directly at the battery. Now compare this voltage value with the chosen
level. Choose the adjustment in the way that you achieve a sound most possibly ground point and the (+) terminal of the amplifier. lf the measured voltage in
without any distortion. as a guideline the following procedure is recommended: only less different you've found the correct central.Otherwise you have to look
If you use several amplifier, the adjustment has to be made for each set separately, for another point. You should measure with the ignition being switched on and
additionally switched on other electronics ( rear window heating and light ).
tune up the volume of your car radio to 2/3 of the maximum volume.
If there are pickups from external electrical sources into the speaker cables,
Now turn the gain control of the amplifier from " Min " to " Max " direction until you divide the core leads and twist them together.
can hear distortions. Then turn the level control a little back to " Min ". The gain If there are noises from the car electronics. Add an interference suppression
control adjustment is finished now. choke to the power wiring .
Attention! If you use 2 Ohm speakers in stereo mode. Tri-mode or 4 Ohm speakers If there are huming noises, use thicker ground cables or add further ground
in bridge mode and the overload protection is triggered, turn the gain control to cables to the chassis.
" Min " direction, until the operation is free of trouble. To reduce contact resistance and bad and loose contacts, please tin the cable
ends or use multi core cable ends, spade terminals or others. Gold Plated
HIGH PASS AND LOW PASS CONTROLS spade terminal are free of corrosion and have the lowest contact resistance.
Should all these measures to without any success. the use of a ground loop
This amplifier has high pass and low pass controls for making good sound
isolator may solve the problem.
combination.
SPECIFICATION SPECIFICATION
TWO CHANNEL
POWER DESCRIPTION CB300.2 CB600.2 CB2700.2
RMS Watts @ 4 Ohm
60 X 2 110 X 2 450 X 2
Stereo 14.4V
RMS Watts @ 2 Ohm
80 X 2 160 X 2 675 X 2
Stereo 14.4V
RMS Watts @ 4 Ohm
160 320 1350
Bridge 14.4V
Watts Nominal 300 600 2700
Max Music Power Watts 600 1200 5400
Frequency Response 10Hz~36KHz(-3dB) 10Hz~36KHz(-3dB) 10Hz~36KHz(-3dB)
Signal Noise Ratio 90dB 90dB 90dB
Input Impedance 22K Ohm 22K Ohm 22K Ohm
Input Sensitivity 250mV~5V 250mV~5V 250mV~5V
T.H.D. <0.05% <0.05% <0.05%
Hi Pass Freq. 50Hz-4KHz 50Hz-4KHz 50Hz-4KHz
Low Pass Freq. 40Hz-500Hz 40Hz-500Hz 40Hz-500Hz
Bass Boost 0~+10dB 0~+10dB 0~+18dB
Supply Voltage 11~15V DC 11~15V DC 11~15V DC
Dimensions(mm) 274x190x50 334x190x50 558x250x55
SPECIFICATION SPECIFICATION