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Zapco I-Force i-1200 User Manual - Speaker Wiring
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Speaker Wiring
To properly connect your system, it is critical that you understand
the load your speakers will put on the amplifier.
To this end you should know how your hookup affects the load. You
can hook multiple speakers to a single output in three ways.
The first is a Series Circuit. A Series Circuit adds the loads together.
The second is a Parallel Circuit. A Parallel Circuit reduces the load.
Summary of I-Force i-1200
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1 contents mission statement....................................................................2 warnings................................................................................... 4 wire size....................................................................................5 installation ...
Page 2: Mission Statement
2 mission statement zapco is dedicated to the pursuit of audio fidelity. Our passion, our “driving force” is to design and manufacture car audio products of unsurpassed quality, to provide unparalleled support and service for these products and to conduct business in a manner that will enhance the q...
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3 the quest for over 30 years, zapco has been building a reputation that is the envy of the industry. It is a reputation for sound quality, engineering integrity, and product reliability. This reputation has spread throughout the world. And now, wherever you find audio equipment, the person who want...
Page 4: Warnings
4 warnings zapco highly recommends that a fuse or circuit breaker be placed within 18" of the battery. Although products have adequate internal protection, it is possible that a pinched power wire between the component and the battery may result in a fire. The protection device should be placed wher...
Page 5: Wire Size
5 wire size most people understand the importance of a clean signal source for good sound reproduction. But, what about your 12 volt power source? It’s often surprising how many people (even professional car sound people) will obsess about signal wire but routinely provide the amp only a fraction of...
Page 6: Installation Guidelines
6 installation guidelines mounting your i-force amplifier is easy. Keep in mind the following guidelines: • the amplifier may be mounted in any direction, on wood, metal or carpet. • the metal case of the amplifier may be grounded or left isolated. • the amplifier requires adequate ventilation. Posi...
Page 7: 2 Channel Controls
7 i-force controls remove the zapco name badge in the center of your i-force amplifier to reveal the system controls. Below are the layouts for the 2 channel and 4 channel and mono i-force amps. 2 channel controls 4 channel controls.
Page 8: Mono Controls
8 mono controls.
Page 9: Inputs
9 i-force inputs to provide maximum versatility, i-force amplifiers provide both rca and symbilink™ inputs. They also provide balanced high level inputs that can hook directly to your speaker outputs of your factory system. Below are the wire codes for the balanced high level input plugs. Warning: t...
Page 10: Bass Boost Control
10 bass boost control to provide more of the control you want with your system, we have developed a unique wired remote gain control for i-force amplifiers. The i-force remote is included with every i-force amplifier and is activated whenever the crossover is switched to low pass mode. The upper lim...
Page 11: I-250
11 i-force i-250 • 300 watts total music power • 2 channel stereo amplifier / bridgeable / 3 channel capable • rca inputs, symbilink™ inputs, or speaker level inputs • remote level control with wired remote • top mount system controls for easy access. • highly efficient compact design for easy mount...
Page 12: I-250 Hookup
12 i-250 hookup power end signal end.
Page 13: I-250 Specifications
13 i-250 specifications output power rating power stereo output 4 ohm @ 14.4v (0.05%) 2 x 75w stereo output 2 ohm @ 14.4v (0.05%) 2 x 125w bridged output 4 ohm @ 14.4v (0.05%) 1 x 250w channel separation (full rated power) > 50db thd distortion with 22k filter 0.10% frequency response (-3db) 10 - 25...
Page 14: I-2100
14 i-force i-2100 • 500 watts total music power • 2 channel stereo amplifier / bridgeable / 3 channel capable • rca inputs, symbilink™ inputs, or speaker level inputs • remote bass level control with wired remote • top mount system controls for easy access. • highly efficient compact design for easy...
Page 15: I-2100 Hookup
15 i-2100 hookup power end signal end.
Page 16: I-2100 Specifications
16 i-2100 specifications output power rating power stereo output 4 ohm @ 14.4v (0.05%) 2 x 125w stereo output 2 ohm @ 14.4v (0.05%) 2 x 200w bridged output 4 ohm @ 14.4v (0.05%) 1 x 400w channel separation (full rated power) > 50db thd distortion with 22k filter 0.10% frequency response (-3db) 10 - ...
Page 17: I-450
17 i-force i-450 • 500 watts total music power • 4 channel stereo amplifier / bridgeable / 2 or 3 channel capable • rca inputs, symbilink™ inputs, or speaker level inputs • remote bass level control with wired remote for rear channels • top mount system controls for easy access. • highly efficient c...
Page 18: I-450 Hookup
18 i-450 hookup power end signal end.
Page 19: I-450 Specifications
19 i-450 specifications output power rating power stereo output 4 ohm @ 14.4v (0.05%) 4 x 75w stereo output 2 ohm @ 14.4v (0.05%) 4 x 125w bridged output 4 ohm @ 14.4v (0.05%) 2 x 250w channel separation (full rated power) > 50db thd distortion with 22k filter 0.10% frequency response (-3db) 10 - 25...
Page 20: I-4100
20 i-force i-4100 • 1000 watts total music power • 4 channel stereo amplifier / bridgeable / 2 or 3 channel capable • rca inputs, symbilink™ inputs, or speaker level inputs • remote bass level control with wired remote for rear channels • top mount system controls for easy access. • highly efficient...
Page 21: I-4100 Hookup
21 i-4100 hookup power end signal end.
Page 22: I-4100 Specifications
22 i-4100 specifications output power rating power stereo output 4 ohm @ 14.4v (0.05%) 4 x 100w stereo output 2 ohm @ 14.4v (0.05%) 4 x 150w bridged output 4 ohm @ 14.4v (0.05%) 2 x 300w channel separation (full rated power) > 50db thd distortion with 22k filter 0.10% frequency response (-3db) 10 - ...
Page 23: I-5100
23 i-force i-5100 • 1500 watts total music power • 7 channel stereo amplifier / bridgeable / 4,5,or 7 channel capable • rca inputs, symbilink™ inputs, or speaker level inputs • remote bass level control with wired remote for rear channels • top mount system controls for easy access. • highly efficie...
Page 24: I-5100 Hookup
24 i-5100 hookup power end signal end.
Page 25: I-5100 Specifications
25 i-5100 specifications output power rating power stereo output 4 ohm @ 14.4v (0.05%) 4 x 50 / 2 x 25 / 1 x 400 w stereo output 2 ohm @ 14.4v (0.05%) 4 x 80 / 2 x 35 / 1 x 600 w bridged output 4 ohm @ 14.4v (0.05%) 2 x 175 / 1 x 78 / 1 x 600 w channel separation (full rated power) > 50db thd distor...
Page 26: I-600
26 i-600 • 750 watts total music power • single channel class d amplifier • rca inputs, symbilink™ inputs, or speaker level inputs • remote bass level control with wired remote • top mount system controls for easy access. • highly efficient compact design for easy mounting • switchable bass boost ci...
Page 27: I-600 Hookup
27 i-600 hookup power end signal end.
Page 28: I-600 Specifications
28 i-600 specifications output power rating power mono output 4 ohm @ 14.4v (3.0%) 1 x 430w mono output 2 ohm @ 14.4v (3.0%) 1 x 610w thd distortion with 22k filter frequency response (-3db) 10 - 230hz s/n ratio (a-weighted) > 85db input gain control low level input 150mv — 4v high level input 450mv...
Page 29: I-1200
29 i-force i-1200 • 1200 watts total music power • single channel class d amplifier • rca inputs, symbilink™ inputs, or speaker level inputs • remote bass level control with wired remote • top mount system controls for easy access. • highly efficient compact design for easy mounting • switchable bas...
Page 30: I-1200 Hookup
30 i-1200 hookup power end signal end.
Page 31: I-1200 Specifications
31 i-1200 specifications output power rating power mono output 4 ohm @ 14.4v (0.1%) 1 x 980w mono output 2 ohm @ 14.4v (0.1%) 1 x 1200w thd distortion with 22k filter frequency response (-3db) 10 - 250hz s/n ratio (a-weighted) > 95db input gain control low level input 150mv — 4v high level input 450...
Page 32: Speaker Wiring
32 speaker wiring to properly connect your system, it is critical that you understand the load your speakers will put on the amplifier. To this end you should know how your hookup affects the load. You can hook multiple speakers to a single output in three ways. The first is a series circuit. A seri...
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33 even numbers of speakers can be connected in series parallel circuits to achieve the correct load for your amplifier. Example: the above drawing shows four 4-ohm loads. In series you would have 16 ohms. This high impedance would reduce effective amp power. In parallel they would create a 1-ohm lo...
Page 34: Speaker Impedance Table
34 speaker impedance table speaker impedance # of speakers how connected overall impedance 2 ohms 1 - 2 ohms 2 ohms 2 series 4 ohms 2 ohms 2 parallel 1 ohm 2 ohms 3 series 6 ohms 2 ohms 4 series 8 ohms 2 ohms 4 series/ parallel 2 ohms 4 ohms 1 - 4 ohms 4 ohms 2 series 8 ohms 4 ohms 2 parallel 2 ohms...
Page 35: System Diagrams
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Page 42: Technical Assistance
42 technical assistance should you experience a problem with your i-force amplifier, please contact the dealer that sold you this product. If your dealer is unable to solve your problem, you may contact the factory service department directly. Phone: (209) 577-4268 monday - friday, 8am - 5pm pacific...