SymbiLink™

System

Model Z600C2-SL

Balanced

Competition Power Amplifier

Contents

Z600C2-SL KEY FEATURES

POWER CONNECTIONS

SIGNAL CONNECTIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

POWER VS DISTORTION

INSTALLATION

THE Z600C2-SL ALSO WORKS WITH THE SYMBILINK™

LINE DRIVER 9

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WHY USE THE BALANCED SYMBILINK™ SYSTEM?

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NON-LINEAR INDUCED DISTORTION 11

CABLE AND CONNECTOR PINOUT

OPTIONAL RSD REMOTE STATUS DISPLAY

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THE Z600C2-SL SUPPLIES POWER TO SIGNAL

PROCESSORS, SUCH AS THE SP7-SL

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

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Thank you for purchasing the Z600C2-SL.

The Z600C2-SL is a no compromise stereo amplifier conservatively rated at 150 watts per channel into four ohms, 325 watts per channel into 2 ohms, and 400 watts per channel into a one ohm load.

The fully regulated power supply in the Z600C2-SL is a new design that dramatically increases power and efficiency.

New Gate Drive Boost circuitry greatly improves the

MOSFET switching performance and allows for cooler operation. The Z600 C2-SL is the perfectionist’s no compromise amplifier as evidenced by such features as its four layer PC board, and twenty four power devices.

Z600C2-SL Key Features

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Balanced SymbiLink™ Technology

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Very high damping factor

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Dual pro audio balanced

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Triple path global feedback differential Inputs

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Four layer PC board

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Massive power / ground planes on all

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Ultra Low Distortion

Symmetrical, discrete power amplifier circuitry

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Separate LED's for Power and

Protection four layers

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Can drive highly reactive loads

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Massive regulated switching supply

• with internal energy storage

Short circuit, high temperature, reverse, DC offset, and over-voltage

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Stable to one ohm

Very high current output stage -

Greater that 200 amps / channel

Precision 1% resistors used throughout

Surface mount technology

Low radiated noise for clean AM /

FM reception protection

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Sixteen 25-ampere bipolar amplifier output transistors

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Quality ZAPCO construction / Made in the U.S.A.

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Three year warranty

(Dealer installed)

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Eight 50-ampere MOSFET switching devices

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Designed and manufactured in the

USA

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Power Connections

Use # 8 gauge or heavier stranded wire for both power and ground connections.

Although the amplifier is fused on the endplate, an

additional 100 ampere fuse must be placed in line within

12” of the battery. Failure to install this additional fuse will

cause smoke or fire if this wire is shorted to the chassis.

Make this connection directly to the battery.

Make the ground (12V-) connection directly to the car chassis. Do not share this connection with other equipment.

The power terminals are designed for bare, stranded wire.

Do not solder tin these connections! Solder tinned connections compress after a few weeks, resulting in a poor connection.

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Signal Connections

Note:

Keep the fan on the bottom plate clear from obstruction.

When operating in bridged mode, the amplifier is driven by the left input.

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Specifications

THD Power per channel - 2 channel mode

150 watts x 2 @ 4

Ω

, 20 - 20kHz

325 watts x 2 @ 2

Ω

450 watts x 2 @ 1

Ω

Power - Bridged Mono

325 watts x 1 @ 4

Ω

900 watts x 1 @ 2

Ω

Frequency Response

S/N Ratio

Transient Distortion

Slew Rate

Separation @ 1 kHz, “A” weighted

Damping Factor

Input Sensitivity (in three ranges)

Max. Current Requirements

Idle Current

Dimensions

< .01%

< .02%

< .05%

< .02%

< .05%

2 Hz - 150 kHz

> 100 dB

< .002%

> 75 v/

µ

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> 80 dB

> 1000 @ 4

Ω

.25 - 12.5 volts

130 amperes @ 800 watts

2.5 amperes

2.5” x 8” x 19.375”

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Power Vs Distortion

Installation

Careful thought and planning is essential when installing any piece of equipment in your vehicle. To ensure proper operation and maximum performance of your amplifier,

ZAPCO recommends that the installation be performed by a

ZAPCO authorized dealer. If this service is unavailable to you, or you wish to do your own installation, the following guidelines must be followed.

MOUNTING

Always select a dry location in the trunk or passenger compartment only. This unit must be securely fastened to a solid surface. Consideration must be given to air flow for proper heat dissipation.

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POWER

A #8 gauge or larger wire should be used for power and ground connections. A fuse must be installed on the power wire within 18 inches of the battery for safety reasons. The size of this fuse will vary depending on the system configuration. The ground wire should be connected directly to the chassis of the vehicle. This ground point should be clean and sanded to bare metal.

Never use seat or seatbelt bolts for grounding!

If you have any questions regarding proper use or installation of this component, please consult your local authorized ZAPCO dealer. The safety of your equipment and your vehicle could depend on proper installation. If you do not have a local dealer, please contact ZAPCO directly at

(209) 577-4268 between 9 am and 5 pm Pacific time, and we will be glad to assist you.

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The Z600C2-SL also works with the SymbiLink™ Line Driver

Up to 300' of cable may be used without audio degradation

Do not connect power to the driver when used with any

SymbiLink™ amplifier.

Balanced Differential

SymbiLink Cable

Unbalanced RCA

Inputs

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Why Use the Balanced

SymbiLink™ System?

RCA style unbalanced cables have the following disadvantages:

1) Magnetic & electrostatic pickup.

2)

Noise and audio distortion can be induced into the cable because the cable shield is also the audio (-) connection.

Unbalanced cables are typically driven into very high impedances, causing transient ringing. (See the drawing, below)

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NON-LINEAR INDUCED

DISTORTIONS

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Cable and Connector Pinout

Optional RSD Remote Status

Display

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The Z600C2-SL supplies power to signal processors, such as the

SP7-SL

SP7-SL

Balanced 7-Band Eq

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Technical Assistance

Should you experience a problem with your Z600C2-SL, 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) 577-8548

If you need to return this product for repair, please call the factory for a return authorization number. We will ask you for information which will include your name, return shipping address, daytime phone number, model and serial number, and a detailed description of your problem. A photocopy of your original purchase receipt is necessary to determine warranty status and should also be included. Once we issue you a return authorization number, please write it in a highly visible area on the package. Zapco will not accept any packages that do not have a valid return authorization number clearly marked on the outside of the package.

Send all repairs to:

A.R.P.A. of America Corp.

Attn.: Service Department

413 S. Riverside Drive, Suite D

Modesto, CA 95354

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A.R.P.A. OF AMERICA CORP.

413 SOUTH RIVERSIDE DRIVE. SUITE D

MODESTO, CA 95354

(209) 577-4268

FAX (209) 577-8548

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