Summary of STUDIO 50
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Studio owner’s manual studio series power amplifier a.R.P.A. Of america corp. Made in modesto, ca u.S.A..
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Contents introduction what is the studio 50? 2 features studio 50 key features 3 unpacking unpacking the studio 50 4 wiring power wiring 5 signal wiring 6 warnings system precautions 7 specifications power and performance 8 help technical assistance 9 curves power vs. Distortion 10 manufacturing how...
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What is the studio 50? Thank you for purchasing a zapco product! This product has been hand-crafted in the usa with the attention to detail and quality that has made zapco a legend in the car audio industry. You can be sure that you have purchased one of the highest quality car stereo components ava...
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Studio 50 key features • low t.I.M. & harmonic distortion. • low global feedback. • 100% symmetrical, discrete power amplifier circuitry. • can drive highly reactive loads. • gold plated power, rca and speaker connectors. • gate drive boost circuitry maximizes power supply efficiency and improves ov...
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Unpacking the studio 50 included in your studio 50 packing box you will find the warranty registration card. Please fill it out and return it to the factory. If for any reason your studio 50 must be returned to the factory, we suggest you retain the original packing box for safe transportation. We a...
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Power wiring guidelines amplifier power endplate 1. Connect the 12v “pos” terminal (fused +12vdc) to the battery with 10 gauge (or heavier) wire. 2. Fuse the wire within 18” of the battery with a 25 amp fuse or circuit breaker. Although the amplifier is already fused, a short between the amplifier a...
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Signal wiring guidelines control endplate input connection: connect the right and left input signals to the corresponding rca input jacks on the end of the studio 50. Keep these cables close to each other and far away from power and speaker wires. When using in bridged mono mode, feed the left and r...
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Warnings zapco highly recommends that a system protection device (i.E., fuse or circuit breaker) be placed within 18” of the battery. Although zapco products have adequate internal protection, it is possible that power wiring could become pinched between the component and the battery - potentially r...
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Specifications output power 25 watts/ch @ 4 Ω , 20hz-20khz 50 watts/ch @ 2 Ω , 20hz-20khz t.H.D. + noise Ω Ω s/n ratio >100db dynamic headroom 1.5db @ 2 ohm load separation >65db damping factor >100 @ 4 ohms input type fully isolated rca input sensitivity 230mv - 2.3 volts, variable maximum input le...
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Technical assistance should you experience a problem with your studio 50, 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 time fax: (209)...
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Power vs. Distortion 10
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Manufacturing this product is designed and manufactured in the usa. The following operations are entirely performed in our modesto, california plant. 1. Pc board insertion the components are inserted into american made printed circuit boards. 2. Pc soldering the printed circuit board assembly is wav...
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A.R.P.A. Of america corp. 413 s. Riverside drive, suite d modesto, ca 95354 (209) 577-4268 fax (209) 577-8548 studio 50 rev. E 02/97.