Phoenix Gold RSd1200.1 User Manual

MONOBLOCK AMPLIFIER

OWNER’S MANUAL

FOR MODELS:

RSd1200.1

Congratulations on your purchase of high quality Phoenix Gold
audio electronics. At Phoenix Gold our highest concern is musical
reproduction. We appreciate that you chose our product. Through
years of engineering expertise, hand craftsmanship and critical testing
procedures, we have created a wide range of products to give your
system all the clarity and richness you deserve.

Please read your warranty and retain your receipt and original carton for
possible future use.

Great product and competent installations are only one piece of the
puzzle when it comes to your system. Make sure that your install is
using only the best installation accessories. Phoenix Gold manufactures
everything from RCA cables and speaker wire to power/ground cable
and battery connectors. With proper installation and accessories your
system will sound the best that it can.

For more information about Phoenix Gold electronics, speakers and
accessories please visit www.phoenixgold.com

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WARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTY ELECTRONICS (USA)

Phoenix Gold warrants this product to be free of defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase.
This warranty is extended to two (2) years from the original date of purchase
if product is installed by an authorized Phoenix Gold reseller. The limited
warranty period for factory refurbished products expires after ninety (90)
days from the original date of purchase. This limited warranty applies only to
purchases from authorized Phoenix Gold resellers in the United States, and
is extended only to the original purchaser of this product. (See paragraph
below for information regarding purchases made in other countries.)

This warranty is not transferable from the original purchaser to any
other party. If service is necessary under this warranty Phoenix Gold will
(at its discretion), repair or replace the defective product with new or
remanufactured product at no charge. Damage caused by the following is

WARRANTY IS VOID IF THE PRODUCT’S SERIAL NUMBER HAS BEEN REMOVED OR DEFACED.

IF YOU NEED SERVICE ON YOUR PHOENIX GOLD PRODUCT:

Phoenix Gold encourages product owners to first contact their original
Phoenix Gold reseller to determine whether the issue can be resolved
without sending the product back to Phoenix Gold.

If a return is necessary, the reseller will contact Phoenix Gold to obtain
authorization for the return. All returns require a Return Authorization
number from Phoenix Gold before shipping the product to Phoenix Gold’s
service facility. If a product owner is unable to return a product to the
original reseller, the owner can contact Phoenix Gold directly to obtain a
Return Authorization number. Units returned to Phoenix Gold without an RA
number may be subject to refusal or delays.

not covered under warranty: accident, misuse, abuse, product modification
or neglect, failure to follow installation instructions, unauthorized repair
attempts, misrepresentations by the seller. This warranty does not cover
incidental or consequential damages and does not cover the cost of
removing or reinstalling the unit(s). Cosmetic damage due to accident or
normal wear and tear is not covered under warranty.

Any applicable implied warranties are limited in duration to the period of the
express warranty as provided herein beginning with the date of the original
purchase at retail, and no warranties, whether express or implied, shall
apply to this product thereafter. Some states do not allow limitations on
implied warranties, therefore these exclusions may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.

All warranty returns should be sent to Phoenix Gold’s Product Service
facility freight-prepaid and must be accompanied by proof of purchase (a
copy of the original sales receipt).

Non-defective items received may be returned freight-collect. Customer is
responsible for shipping charges and insurance when sending the product to
Phoenix Gold. Freight damage on returns is not covered under warranty.

FOR SERVICE INFORMATION IN THE U.S.A. PLEASE CALL:

Phoenix Gold Customer Service: [phone] or [phone] during
normal business hours (8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time)

AFTER A RETURN AUTHORIZATION NUMBER HAS BEEN ISSUED, THE
PRODUCT MAY BE SHIPPED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:

Phoenix Gold Product Service
9269 N. Bradford St. Portland, OR 97203

PHOENIX GOLD INTERNATIONAL, INC

9300 North Decatur St. Portland, OR 97203
(do not send product for repair to this address)

INTERNATIONAL WARRANTIES:

Products purchased outside the United States of America are covered
only by that country’s Authorized Phoenix Gold reseller and not by
Phoenix Gold International, Inc. Consumers needing service or
warranty information for these products must contact that country’s
reseller for information.

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Phoenix Gold International, Inc. • 9300 North Decatur St. Portland, OR 97203 • 503.286.9300 • www.phoenixgold.com

Use the following area record basic information
about your purchase.

Model Number
Serial Number (if available)
Date of Purchase
Store/Reseller Purchased from

SPECIFICATIONS:

RSd 1200.1

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FEATURES:

CEA-2006 Compliant Amplifier Power Standard

Power Output . . . . . . . . . . . 780W RMS @ 4 ohms and 1% THD+N

Signal to Noise Ratio . . . . . . . . 79 dBA (reference: 1W output @ 4 ohms)

Additional Power Output . . . . . . . 1000W RMS @ 2 ohms and 1% THD+N

Frequency Response . . . . . . . . 10Hz to 293Hz

Effective Damping Factor . . . . . . 6.343 @ 4 ohms

Maximum Input . . . . . . . . . . 9V at clipping

Maximum Sensitivity . . . . . . . . 200mV at clipping

Ratings other than CEA-2006

Power Output . . . . . . . . . . . 1200W RMS @ 2 Ohms, 100Hz and 1% THD+N

Bass Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . +18dB @ 45Hz

Low Pass Filter Frequency Response. . 32 to 293Hz Lowpass, 18dB per octave
Subsonic Filter Frequency Response . . 5 to 55Hz Highpass, 18dB per octave

Dimensions (L x W x H): . . . . . . . 19 1/4” x 11 3/16” x 2 3/8”

Due to continual product improvement, all specifications subject to change without notice.

BUILT-IN ELECTRONIC CROSSOVER

18dB per octave electronic crossover for low-pass and an
18dB per octave subsonic filter.

ON BOARD PROTECTION

The on-board protection circuitry monitors abnormal
conditions such as voltage spikes, short circuit and over
thermal limits. When any of these conditions exist, the
protection circuit will shut down the amplifier and light up the
protection indicator to identify that a problem exists. Once
the problem is resolved, the amplifier will return to normal
operation automatically.

HIGH SPEED HIGH CURRENT MOSFET SWITCHING
POWER SUPPLY

High current MOSFET transistors are used in the power
supply section to minimize internal heat and maximize
reliability.

HIGH CURRENT/HIGH VOLTAGE FULLY
COMPLEMENTARY OUTPUT STAGE

Complementary output stage audio circuitry has been a
standard in high end home amplifier design. Phoenix Gold is
one of the very few car audio manufacturers to incorporate
this design approach into a mobile audio amplifier.

LINE OUTPUTS

The amplifiers full-range line outputs can be used to feed
signals to another amplifier for future expansion or for setting
up a more sophisticated system.

WIDE RANGE INPUT SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT

The input sensitivity level of this amplifier can be easily varied
from as low as 200 mV to as high as 8.0 volts by adjusting the
control on the Input Panel.

MULTI-FUNCTION PROTECTION INDICATOR

When the red protect indicator lights up it signifies a high
operating temperature is detected and the amplifier is
temporarily shut down to allow for a cooling period. As soon
as the temperature returns to a safe level, the amplifier will
restart and resume normal operation. This indicator also lights
up when the amplifier detects either an over-current situation,
shorted speaker outputs or a DC offset at the outputs.
Turn off the amplifier; double-check all inputs and speaker
connections to make sure there is no short or inappropriate
input. If all connections are in order, turn on the amplifier to
resume operation.

VARIABLE BASS BOOST

The bass boost will increase the output centered at 45Hz from
0 to 18dB

Phoenix Gold International, Inc. • 9300 North Decatur St. Portland, OR 97203 • 503.286.9300 • www.phoenixgold.com

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