Troubleshooting
BB2400.1 • BB1400.1 Amplifier User’s Manual - page 11
Specifications
BB2400.1 • BB1400.1 Amplifier User’s Manual - page 12
BB2400.1 • BB1400.1 Amplifier User’s Manual - page 6
CONTENTS
U S E R ’ S M A N U A L
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BB2400.1 • BB1400.1 Amplifier User’s Manual - page 2
Introduction
Important installation
considerations for using
this amplifier.
BB2400.1 • BB1400.1 Amplifier User’s Manual - page 8
If you experience operation or performance problems with this product, compare your
installation with the electrical wiring diagram on the previous pages. If problems persist,
read the following troubleshooting tips which may help eliminate the problems.
Low-level (RCA) input wiring is preferred for best audio performance. Always use
a high-quality RCA cable for best audio performance.
Protection LED
comes on when
amplifier is
powered up.
Check for short circuits on speaker leads.
Turn down the volume control on the head unit to prevent overdriving.
Remove speaker leads, and reset the amplifier. If the Protection LED still
comes on, then the amplifier is faulty and needs servicing.
High hiss in the
speakers.
Disconnect all RCA inputs to the amplifiers. If the hiss disappears, then
plug in the component driving the amplifier and unplug its inputs. If the
hiss disappears at this point, go on until the faulty/noisy component is
found.
It is best to set the amplifier's input level control as low as possible. The
best subjective signal-to-noise ratio is achieved in this manner. Try to set
the head unit as high as possible (without distortion) and the amp input
level as low as possible.
Squealing noise
from speakers.
Check for improperly grounded RCA interconnects.
Distorted sound.
Check that the Input Level Control is set to match the signal level of the
head unit. Always try to set the Input Level as low as possible.
Check that all crossover frequencies are properly set.
Check for short circuits on the speaker leads.
Amplifier gets
very hot.
Check that the minimum speaker impedance for the amp model is correct.
Check that there is good air circulation around the amp. In some
applications, it may be necessary to add and external cooling fan.
Engine noise
(static type)
This is usually caused by poor quality RCA cables,which can pick up
radiated noise. Use only the best quality cables, and route them away
from power cables.
Engine noise
(alternator
whine)
Check that speaker leads are not shorted to the vehicle chassis.
Check that the RCA grounds are not shorted to the vehicle chassis.
Check that the head unit is properly grounded.
The fuse ratings for these amps is
described on the Specifications page
of this manual. Although sufficient for
normal working conditions,
overloading the amp may result in
blown fuses. Please try to avoid
overloading the amp in this manner.
Your BB
2
Class D amplifier is
designed to run with a mini-
mum load of 1 Ohm.
Operating a BB
2
Class D am-
plifier with a speaker imped-
ance load below 1 Ohm may
result in poor sound quality
and damage to the amplifier
circuitry. Such damage is not
covered under the warranty
for this product.
Bridging Two BB2400.1 or Two BB1400.1 Amplifiers
MASTER
AMPLIFIER
Front panel
SLAVE
AMPLIFIER
Front Panel
Power Connections: BB2400.1
Without Stiffening Capacitor
With Stiffening
Capacitor
SLAVE
AMPLIFIER
Rear Panel
INPUT, DATALINK AND REMOTE LEVEL CONTROL CONNECTIONS
(SEE NEXT PAGE FOR POWER AND
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS)
POWER AND SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
(SEE PREVIOUS PAGE FOR INPUT, DATALINK AND
REMOTE LEVEL CONTROL CONNECTIONS)
• If there is smoke or any peculiar odor
present during use or if there is damage
to any of the component enclosures,
immediately unplug the power cord
and send the amplifier to your local
dealer or service center as soon as
possible .
3. Mark the location for the mounting
hole screws by positioning the amplifier
where you wish to install it. Use a scribe
or mounting screw, inserted through
each of the amp's mounting holes, to
mark the mounting surface. If the
mounting surface is carpeted, measure
the hole centers and mark with a felt
tip pen.
4. Drill pilot holes in the mounting
surface for the mounting screws. Place
the amplifier in position, and attach
the amplifier to the mounting surface
securely using screws.
4. Check that the fuse holder is empty.
Then connect the fuse holder to the
"BATT+" connection on the amplifier.
5. If multiple amplifiers are being used
in your system, either:
• Run a separate pair of cables from
the battery and a chassis ground point
to each amplifier. Each (+) cable must
have its own inline fuse.
-or-
• Run a #0 cable from the fuse holder
at the battery to a distribution block
at or near the amplifier's location. Then
run separate cables from the amplifier
to this distribution block and to
independent chassis ground points.
6. Connect all line inputs and outputs
(if used) using high-quality cables.
Connect all speakers, following the
diagrams in this manual. Be sure to
observe proper polarity to avoid audio
phase problems.
7. Insert fuse(s) into the battery fuse
holder(s).
8. Recheck all connections before
powering up the amplifier.
9. Set all level controls to minimum
position, and set all crossover
controls/switches to the desired
frequency points.
10. Power up the head unit and the
amplifier. Then set the volume control
on the head unit to about 3/4 volume,
and adjust the amplifier’s input level
control(s) to just below the level of
distortion.
11. Further fine tuning of the various
controls may be necessary to obtain
best results.
Speaker Connections
MASTER
AMPLIFIER
Rear panel
Power Connections: BB1400.1
Without Stiffening Capacitor
With Stiffening
Capacitor
2
Introduction
2
Features
3
What is included?
3
General precautions
3
Installation precautions
3
Mounting the amplifier
4
Connecting the amplifier
5
Important system considerations
5
Tips for a safe system
6
Low level input wiring
6
Speaker wiring
7
Power connections
Normal and with Stiffening Capacitor
9
Bridging two Big Bang
CLASS D Amplifiers
11
Troubleshooting
12
Specifications
Congratulations on your
purchase of a Planet Audio
Big Bang Class D Amplifier.
It has been designed, engineered
and manufactured to bring you
the highest level of performance
and quality, and will afford you
years of listening pleasure.
Thank you for making
Planet Audio choice for
car audio entertainment!
625W x 1
1400W x 1
1900W x 1
1 Ohm Mono
10k Ohm
Selectable 100mV-2V or 2V-8V
50Hz-150Hz
100dB
50Hz-150Hz
15Hz-40Hz
Variable 0 -+18dB
Selectable 0/180º
40A x 4
17-3/4"
All specifications subject to
change without notice.
RMS POWER
into 4 Ohms
RMS POWER
into 1 Ohm
MAX POWER
into 1 Ohm
Min. speaker
impedance
Input
impedance
Input
sensitivity
Frequency response
Signal-to-noise ratio
Crossover/filter range
low pass
subsonic
Bass Boost
Phase Shift
Fuse rating
Dimensions:
(6
-7/8
" x 2" x ...)
1000W x 1
2400W x 1
3000W x 1
1 Ohm Mono
10k Ohm
Selectable 100mV-2V or 2V-8V
50Hz-150Hz
100dB
50Hz-150Hz
15Hz-40Hz
Variable 0 - +18dB
Selectable 0/180º
250A x 1
21-3/4"
MODEL
page
BB2400.1
BB1400.1
CLASS D MonoBlock
Car Audio Amplifiers
CLASS D MonoBlock Car Audio Amplifiers
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE REMEDY
BB2400.1 • BB1400.1 Amplifier User’s Manual - page 1
OL5KD • OL4KD • OL3KD Amplifier User’s Manual - page 1
SUBWOOFER
Speaker
+
–
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
2-8 OHMS
BRIDGED MODE
SWITCH IN MASTER
POSITION
BRIDGED MODE
SWITCH IN SLAVE
POSITION
Chassis ground point
to REMOTE TURN-ON
terminal of head unit
Distribution
Block
Chassis
ground
point
Stiffening
Capacitor
To Audio Outputs of
head unit or
Subwoofer outputs
of a signal processor
To Audio Outputs of head
unit or Subwoofer outputs
of a signal processor
To Audio Inputs of
satellite amplifier
(if present)
Remote Subwoofer
Level Control
to REMOTE TURN-ON
terminal of head unit
Chassis
ground
point
Battery
FUSE
Distribution
Block
Chassis
ground
point
Stiffening
Capacitor
Chassis
ground
point
PLEASE NOTE:
In this MASTER AMP/SLAVE
AMP configuration, the Slave
amp receives its audio signal
from the Master Amp. Therefore,
DO NOT USE THE SUBWOOFER
LEVEL CONTROL ON THE
SLAVE AMP!
Chassis
ground
point
PLEASE NOTE:
In this manual, the BB1400.1 is shown, but the wiring
connections are identical to those of the BB2400.1.
FUSE
SPEAKER
FUSES
+
12V
REMOTE
GROUND
POWER CONNECTIONS
SPEAKER
FUSES
+
12V
REMOTE
GROUND
POWER CONNECTIONS
FUSE
(
Fuse and fuseholder
provided with BB2400.1
)
