Hifionics Samson HS1500.1D User Manual Download Page 4

AMPLIFIER FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS

SAMSON AMPLIFIERS:

- CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE ANY AMPLIFIER BELOW THE INTENDED IMPEDANCE. YOU 

- Each model is capable of 4 & 2-Ohms stereo per channel, or 4-Ohms mono bridged operation 

WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE AMPLIFIER THAT WILL NOT BE COVERED UNDER THE 

except the mono amps which are capable of 4, 2 and 1-Ohm loads.

WARRANTY PRINTED IN THE BACK OF THE MANUAL. 2 & 4 Channel amps are capable of 4 

- The input sensitivities for rated output powers are variable from 0.2 volts to 6 volts.
- All crossovers are fully variable in their respective ranges.

and 2-Ohms wired stereo and 4-Ohms wired mono bridged. The mono amps are capable of 4, 2 

- Crossover filters are 12dB/Octave.

and 1-Ohm.

- A 

POWER

  LED indicates the powered up and turned on condition.

- All Hifonics amplifiers feature a comprehensive diagnostic system, with speaker lead short circuit, 
and amplifier DC faults indicated by the red “

PROTECT” 

LED.

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-The 

LINE INPUT

 signal is routed directly to the 

LINE OUT

 RCA jacks, regardless of the 

X-OVER

 

setting simplifying daisy chaining of amplifiers.

-SUBSONIC:

 Allows you to adjust the crossover filter from 15Hz to 55Hz.

-LOW PASS:

 Allows you to adjust the 

LOW PASS 

crossover filter from 40Hz to 150Hz.

LEVEL:

  Adjusts the input sensitivity from 0.2 volts to 6 volts.

BASS BOOST: 

The 

BASS BOOST

 is adjustable from 0db to 12dB.

REMOTE:

 This is the input jack for the remote Level control.

LINE INPUT

: The line input accepts unbalanced (RCA) inputs from 0.2V to 6V.

LINE OUTPUT

: The line output passes through signal from the line inputs which allows you to daisy 

chain multiple amplifiers from one signal.

The mono amps are capable of 4, 2 & 1-Ohm  loads.
Operating the amp below 1-Ohm can cause damage to the 
amp not covered in the warranty.

HS1500.1D / HS2500.1D MONO BLOCK AMPLIFIERS

The 4 channel amps have the same features as the 2 channel models accept that there are 2 sets of 
controls.
1 set for channels 1 & 2 and 1 set for channels 3 & 4.
In addition, the 4 channel models have a 

Mode

 switch which allows you to select 2, 3 or 4 channel 

operation. Switch to 2 channel if you only have 1 set of RCA’s in CH 1/2 and the unit will automatically
supply signal to channels 3/4. Select 3 channel when you only have RCA’s in CH 1/2 but plan to run
channels 3/4 bridged. Select 4 channel if you are providing RCA’s to channels 1/2 and 3/4.
The 

X-OVER

 slide switch selects the internal crossover functions:

-The input signal is routed directly to the 

LINE OUT

 RCA jacks, regardless of the 

X-OVER

 setting 

simplifying daisy chaining of amplifiers.

-HPF:

 Selects the built in 

HIGH PASS

 filter, variable from 60 Hz to 1.2kHz.

-FULL:

 Bypasses all crossovers for full frequency range operation.

-LPF:

 Selects the built in 

LOW PASS

 , variable from 30 Hz to 250Hz.

MODE

: The mode switch allows you to choose Stereo for full range 2 channel operation or MONO 

for bridging operation

HIGH INPUT

: If your radio/CD player does not have unbalanced (RCA) outputs, you can use the 

HIGH level (wire) inputs.

LINE INPUT

: The line input accepts unbalanced (RCA) inputs from 0.2V to 6V.

LINE OUTPUT

: The line output passes through signal from the line inputs which allows you to daisy 

chain multiple amplifiers from one signal.

Note that the LOW PASS signal is MONO.
-In the LPF position, the HIGH PASS filter acts as a subsonic 
filter.
-When the LPF mode is selected, a 0 to +12dB, at 45Hz, BASS 
-EQ is also switched in.

HS300.4 / HS500.4 / HS800.4 4-CHANNEL AMPLIFIERS

Summary of Contents for Samson HS1500.1D

Page 1: ...SAMSON HS300 4 HS500 4 HS800 4 HS1500 1D HS2500 1D ...

Page 2: ...S USA Inc SAMSON HIGH PERFORMANCE AMPLIFIERS The Samson Series products have been designed to a very high level of performance with features unavailable in any other product All of the amplifiers have variable crossovers built in with added touches such as subsonic filter bass equalization and a remote Level control module some models that allows subwoofer Level control from the drivers seat To en...

Page 3: ...a clearance hole in the chassis the same size as the lug hole and use a bolt spring washer and nut to securely fasten the ground lug Use petroleum jelly to coat the bolt lug connection to prevent oxidization with time TIP Use the same approach when installing head units equalizers or any audio equipment for that matter run short individual grounds from each piece directly to the vehicle chassis to...

Page 4: ... daisy chainmultipleamplifiersfromonesignal Themonoampsarecapableof4 2 1 Ohm loads Operating the amp below 1 Ohm can cause damage to the ampnotcoveredinthewarranty HS1500 1D HS2500 1D MONO BLOCK AMPLIFIERS The 4 channel amps have the same features as the 2 channel models accept that there are 2 sets of controls 1setforchannels1 2and1setforchannels3 4 In addition the 4 channel models have a Mode sw...

Page 5: ...els3 4 AMONO signal source is required to bridge channel pair 3 4 such as would be HIPASS N A available from the mono sub bass output of an active crossover whether LPF 11o clock standalone or built into a head unit or equalizer If you only have 1 set of RCA outputs from your headunit you can simply connect those to the inputs for ch TIP If you are using the mono sub bass output of an active cross...

Page 6: ...y Refer to the Monobasswooferwiring loudspeaker manufacturer specifications and the section Setting up systems Connect the mono speaker positive terminal to the either and its negative afterinstallationforbestperformance terminaltoeither Levelcontrolchecklist Switchsettingchecklist Refertothesection Settingupsystemsafterinstallationforbestperformance 4channelhighsamplifier 1 2CHX OVER HPF Minimumf...

Page 7: ...ase of wiring The 2 positives Refertothesection Settingupsystemsafterinstallationforbestperformance arethesameinternallyandthe2negativesarethesameinternally Minimumfinalloudspeakerimpedance 1 Ohm FULL RANGE STEREO LINE INPUT NOT USED Y ADAPTOR Note You can use the Radio CD designated mono line output or a full range stereo line output For full range stereo line output you will need an optional Y A...

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Page 9: ...o 100Hz the amplifier will not play frequencies below 100Hz but will play frequencies from 100Hz to the highest frequency the amplifier is capable of reproducing When in LPF operation this setting acts as a low frequency cut off for your system reproduction aka Subsonic Filter The point that you set it at cuts off any frequencies from reproduction beyond this point The 12 o clock position is a gre...

Page 10: ...ndandremoteleadsconnected theamplifiermaybefaulty Systemdoesnotturnon 1 Checkallfuses 2 Checkallconnections 3 Measure the 12 volt and remote turn on voltages at the amplifier terminals If these are non existent or low take voltage measurements at fuse holders distribution blocks theheadunit s 12voltandremoteleadstolocalizetheproblem Noiseproblems Systemnoisecanbedividedintotwocategories hiss andel...

Page 11: ...lid purchase receipts will contain the name and address of the authorized reseller Any damage to the product as a result of misuse abuse accident incorrect wiring improper installation alteration of date code or bar code labels revolution natural disaster or any sneaky stuff because someone messed up repair or alteration out side of our factory or authorized service centers and any thing else you ...

Page 12: ... and activates the MX 2 As an option the module also offers a remote turn on wire Remote Output Driver circuit to turn on amplifier when module activates MX 3 Bass Controller Parametric Bass EQ Provides a wide array of subwoofer output signal shaping controls to enhance bass response and sound quality including Bass Boost adjustable Bandwidth wide and narrow Low Pass and Subsonic Filter Accepts a ...

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