Boss Audio Systems Ripper RIP-496, Ripper RIP-596, Ripper RIP-696, Ripper RIP-796, Ripper RIP-896 User Manual
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CONTENTS
Congratulations!
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Specifications
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Features
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ANUAL
Amplifiers
and
2
Ohm Operation
4
Electrical Wiring
5
Power
Fuses
5
Mounting the Amplifier
5
-
High
Input Wiring
1
Remote
Subwoofer Level Control
6
Using Low Level
(RCA)
Inputs
7
-
/
Using Line Outputs
8
Tvo Channel Speaker Wiring
8
Bridged Speaker Wiring
With
Two Channel Amplifier
9
Tri-Mode Speaker Wiring
With
Two Channel Amplifier
10
Four Channel Amplifier Speaker Wiring
Bridged Speaker Wiring
With
Four Channel Amplifier
Dual
Tri-Mode Speaker Wiring
With
Four Channel Amplifier
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2
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Congratulations on your purchase of a BOSS@ Audio Systems
RIPPER
car audio
amplifier.
RIPPER
amplifiers are designed in the USA to the highest level of quality,
and will afford you years of listening enjoyment.
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All
RIPPER
amplifiers utilize fully-regulated MOSFET power supplies, which assure
that switching response is extremely fast and output power is clean.
Thank you for making BOSS@ Audio Systems your choice for car audio equipment!
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Channel Amplifiers:
RIP496, RIP596,
and
RIP696
Heavy Duty Aluminum Alloy Heatsink
Class A-B Operation
Variable Low and High Pass Crossovers
Variable Bass Boost Control (0 - +18dB)
Gold-Plated RCA Low Level and High Level Inputs
Line Output Jacks
Variable Phase Shift Control (0 - 180')
Remote Turn On/Turn Off Circuit
MOSFET Pulse Width Modulated (PWM) Power Supply
2
Ohm Stable Stereo Operation with Output Power Increase
Soft Turn-On Circuit
Thermal and Speaker Short Protection Circuitry
LED Power and Protection lndicators
Remote Subwoofer Level Control
Four
Channel Amplifiers:
RIP796
and
RIP896
-
Heavy Duty Aluminum Alloy Heatsink
Class A-B Operation
Variable Low and High Pass Crossovers
Variable Bass Boost Control (0 - +18dB)
Cold Plated RCA Low Level and High Level Inputs
Line Output Jacks
Variable Phase Shift Control (0 - 180')
Remote Turn On/Turn Off Circuit
MOSFn Pulse Width Modulated (PWM) Power Supply
2
Ohm Stable Stereo Operation with Output Power Increase
Soft Turn-On Circuit
Thermal and Speaker Short Protection Circuitry
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LED Power and Protection lndicators
=
Remote Subwoofer Level Control
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Built - in Crossover
Protection Circuitry
All RIPPER amplifiers feature built-in electronic
The amplifier protection circuitry will disable the
crossovers.
amplifier
if
input overload, short circuit or extremely
high temperature conditions are detected. When
The 2 Channel (RlP496/596/696) amplifiers feature
the protection mode is in operation, the LED indicator
an adjustable low pass and high pass crossover and
will be illuminated, indicating the amplifier has gone
+18dB variable Bass Boost.
into a self-preservation mode.
The 4 Channel (RlP796/896) amplifiers feature a
If you observe that the Protection LED is illuminated,
pair of individually adjustable low pass crossovers
please check the system carefully to determine what
and high pass crossovers, as well as +18dB variable
has caused the protection circuit to engage. The
Bass Boost.
amplifier can be reset by turning the remote power
off and then on again.
If
the amplifier has shut down
All RIPPER amplifiers have been designed with 100% due to a thermal overload condition, please allow it
MOSFET
power supplies, ensuring extremely quick to cool down before restarting. If the amplifier shut
switching response for cleaner power. down because of an input overload or short circuit,
be sure to correct these conditions before
attem~tina
Your RIPPER amplifier was designed to operate efficiently into 2 Ohm loads in the stereo mode. This means
that you can install four
8-rs per'channd when using parallel wiring. Increasing the number
of woofer
e at low frequencies (up to 100
Hz)
produces an acoustic coupling effect. This
&c cees your power output by 3 dB per speaker.
When operating at 2 ohms, the amplifiers will increase their output power by approximately
50%.
The current draw
r
will also increase by about the same amount, so be sure you have enough current to run the amplifiers into a 2 ohm
load. If you lack adequate current, your
music-repduction will
be
distorted.
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Ple~~ote: The gain control of any car audio amplifier should not be mistaken for volume control. It is
a sophisticated device, designed to match the output level of your audio source unit to the input level of
the amplifier. Do not adjust
this
input level to maximum unless your input level requires it. Ignoring these
instructions will result in an input overload to the amplifier, and excessive audio distortion. It can also
cause the protection circuit to engage.
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Electrical Wiring
All
BOSS
power amplifiers are equipped with "easy-access" screw terminals. These terminals are nickel-
plated to ensure excellent electrical contact and resist corrosion.
When making electrical connections to the amplifier, please observe the following:
Use at least
8
gauge or heavier wire for power and ground connections.
Connect the amplifier directly to the car battery.
For the ground connection, use the shortest possible wire to a good chassis ground point.
Wire the Remote connection to the remote turn-on lead of your equalizer or source unit (this is
sometimes
also used as the power antenna lead).
Fuses
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Power fuses protect both the amplifier and the electrical system of your vehicle from fault conditi~ns;'lf
you must replace the fuse in your RIPPER amplifier, use a fuse of exactly the same type and ratingr'k
.
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different type or rating of fuse may result in damage or fire.
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Mounting the Amplifier
Mark the location for the mounting screw holes by positioning the amplifier where you wish to install
it,
and use a scribe (or one of the mounting screws) inserted in each mounting hole to mark the mounting
surface. If mounting surface is carpeted, measure the hole centers and mark with a felt tip pen.
Drill pilot holes in the mounting surface for the mounting screws and insert the mounting screws into
these holes. Tighten them securely.
Note: Be sure to take note of any wires, lines or other devices in your vehicle which may be located behind
any mounting surface!
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High
Level
Inputs
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Remote Subwoofer Level Control
If
the HIGH LEVEL INPUTS are used, do not use the
LOW
LEVEL
RCA
INPUTS
at the same time.
The RIPPER 2-Channel amplifiers use ONE HIGH LEVEL INPUT for both channels and the RIPPER
4-Channel amplifiers use TWO of these
connectors one for each pair of channels.
PLEASE NOTE:
WORKS
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2
CHANNEL AMP
LOW PASS MODE ONLY.
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LEFT CHANNEL
+
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HEADUNIT
LEFT CHANNEL
-
SPEAKER
CHASSIS GROUND
TERMINALS
-
I
RIGHT CHANNEL
-
I
RIGHT CHANNEL
+
4
4
CHANNEL
+
TERMINALS
PLEASE NOTE:
WORKS
WlTH
LOW PASS MODE
Level
Control
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Low
Level
Input
/Line
Out
The
RCA
jacks marked "INPUTS" should be connected the low-level output of your source unit.
The
RCA
jacks marked
"LINE
OUT"
will pass the signal that is present on the amplifier inputs,
facilitating the connection of additional amplifiers along.
TWO
Channel Amplifiers:
RIP496, RIP596,
and
RIP696
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to INPUTS OF
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ADDITIONAL
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OF HEAD UNIT
AMPLIFIER(S)
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4/11
Four
Channel Amplifiers:
RIP796
and
RIP896
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Two
Channel Speaker Wiring
Tbuo
Channel Amplifiers:
RIP496, RIP596,
and
RIP696
RIGHT
SPEAKER
GROUND
to REMOTETurn-on
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from HEAD UNIT
Bridged Speaker Wiring
LEFT
+
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SPEAKER
Tho
Channel Amplifiers:
RIP496, RIP596,
and
RIP696
Connect the NEGATIVE SPEAKER TERMINAL to thc
RIGHT CHANNEL NEGATIVE AMPLIFIER TERMINAL
Connect the POSITIVE SPEAKER TERMINAL to the
LEFT CHANNEL POSITIVE AMPLIFIER TERMINAL.
GROUND^
to REMOTE Turn-on
from HEAD
UNIT
to
BATTERY
@
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SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
4-8
OHMS!
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Four Channel Speaker Wiring
Four
Channel Amplifiers:
RIP796
and
RIP896
1
Bridged Speaker Wiring
Four
Channel Amplifiers:
RIP796
and
RIP896
to REMOTE Turn-on
from HEAD
UNIT
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
4-8
OHMS1
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Dual mi-Mode Speaker Wiring
Four
Channel
Amplifiers:
RIP796
and
RIP896
Tri-Mode Operation is a unique feature which allows a subwoofer to be operated in MONO
mode, while the main speakers are playing in STEREO simultaneously on one pair of amplifier
output channels.
To engage the amplifier in this mode, place the Crossover (Subwoofer) switch in the "FUII'
,
positjon. Use a 1 OOv non-polar capacitor for a high pass crossover and a wire coil inductor
to block high frequencies from the subwoofer as shown in the figure below. Please review
the table below for inductor and capacitor component values to determine the desired
.
crossover frequencies.
SUBWOOFER MINIMUM
IMPEDANCE
4-8
OHMS!
LOW PASS
SUBWOOFER FILTER CAPACITOR
1
I00 Hz
6.5mH 330uF
120 Hz
5.5mH 330uF
150 Hz
4mH 22OuF
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
4-8
OHMS1
FILTER CAPACITOR
to REMOTETurn-on
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from
HEAD
UNIT
to
BATTERY
@
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
CH3
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
4-8
OHMS! CH4
4-8
OHMS1
SPEAKER SPEAKER
SUBWOOFER
HIGH PASS LOW PASS
FILTER CAPACITOR
SUBWOOFER MINIMUM FILTER CAPACITOR
IMPEDANCE
4-8
OHMS1
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Precautions
Before you drill or cut any holes, investigate your car's layout very carefully. Take care
when you work near the gas tank, fuel lines, hydraulic lines and electrical wiring.
Do not operate the amplifier when
it
is unmounted. Attach all audio system components
securely within the automobile to prevent damage.
Do not mount this amplifier so that the wire connections are unprotected or in a pinched
condition, or likely to be damaged by nearby objects.
Before making or breaking power connections in your system, disconnect the negative
terminal of the vehicle battery. Confirm that your head unit and any other equipment is
turned off while connecting the input jacks and speaker terminals.
If you need to repla e-it-with a fuse identical to that supplied
with the s
flsing a fuse of a different type or ratiirg may result in damage to your
syst
Aich
is
not covered by the manufacturer's warranty.
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Troubleshooting
Before removing your amplifier, refer to the
list
below and follow the
suggested procedures. Always test the speakers and their wires first.
No Output
Confirm that all terminal strip connections are secure and tight.
Check both in-line and built-in fuses. Both the
"+I
2v" and the "~EM0TE"terminals must
have
+12v referenced to chassis ground.
Confirm that the audio signal source (car radio, equalizer, etc.) is connected and is
supplying output signal. To check if the amplifier is supplying signal, unplug the RCA
cables from the signal source (but leave them plugged into the amp). Briefly tap the
center pin of each of the disconnected
RCA
plugs with your finger. This should produce
a noise
(feedback)in your speakers.
Only one
Confirm that all speaker strip connections are secure and tight.
channel
works
Check the
"BALANC~
control on the head unit (or other source) to verify that
it
is set to
its midpoint.
If you are using the Low Level RCA input, reverse the input plugs at the amplifier (switch
the R with the
L).
If the channel which is silent switches to the other side, the problem is
either in the head unit/ other source or the connecting cables.
Weak output
Readjust the Input Level Control to better suit the input signal.
Noise in the
If the noise is a"whine" whose pitch follows the engine speed, confirm that the amplifier
Audio
and any other signal sources (head unit, etc.) are properly grounded.
If the noise is a "clicking" or "popping" noise whose rate follows the engine speed, this
usually means that the vehicle is equipped with resistor spark plugs and wires, or that
the ignition is in need of service.
Check the routing of the speaker and input wires to make sure they are not adjacent to
wires which interconnect lights and other accessories.
If the above steps fail to improve or clear noise interference, the system should be checked
by a professional mobile audio installer.
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