Phoenix Gold Sapphire, Sa1.0, Sa1.4x, Sa1.5x, Sa3.0x Owner's Manual

Phoenix Gold warrants to the first consumer/purchaser of a new
Phoenix Gold Sapphire electronic product that it be free from
defects in material and workmanship. The sole obligation of
Phoenix Gold under this limited warranty shall be to provide,
without charge, parts and labor necessary to remedy defects, if
any, which appear within 30 days, if installed by a consumer or 18
months if installed by an authorized “Sapphire” retailer/installer
from the date of purchase.

This warranty is the sole and exclusive express warranty given
with respect to the Phoenix Gold electronic product and all other
express warranties are hereby excluded. Neither Phoenix Gold
nor the authorized Phoenix Gold Retailer/Installer is responsible
for indirect, incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitation may not apply to you.

The Phoenix Gold warranty does not extend to any defect,
malfunction or failure caused by misuse, abuse, accident, faulty
hookup, defective associated equipment or the use of the product
with equipment for which it was not intended. Please read your
owners manual carefully.

There are two ways that you may utilize the warranty on a Sapphire
electronic product purchased in the USA.

1) You may return the product to the authorized Phoenix Gold
Retailer/Installer from whom it was originally purchased along
with proof of purchase. Without proof of purchase warranty
repair may not be covered!

2) Or contact Phoenix Gold and acquire an RA# for the product and
ship it with proof of purchase prepaid (and insured) via UPS to
the address below. Without proof of purchase warranty repair
may not be covered!

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have
other rights which vary from state to state.

Outside of the USA, please contact your Phoenix Gold distributor.
If you have any questions, call or fax us as noted.

Phoenix Gold • One Phoenix Gold Way • 9300 North Decatur

Portland, OR 97203 • Tel: [phone] • Fax: [phone]

P H O E N I X G O L D “ S A P P H I R E ” E L E C T R O N I C S L I M I T E D

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INSTALLATION GUIDE • TABLE OF CONTENTS

Product Warranty ...............................................................1

Before You Begin Your Install .........................................

2

Features ...............................................................................

3

Specifications & Output Power ..................................

4

Controls And Functions .............................................5-8

SA1.0 & SA1.0x .........................................................

5

SA1.4x ...........................................................................

6

SA1.5x ...........................................................................

7

SA3.0x .........................................................................

8

Choosing The Right Location ........................................

9
Mounting Considerations & Cable Connections ...10

General Adjustments & X-over Adjustments ........ 11

Sapphire System Designs ......................................12-14

System (1) SA1.0 ....................................................12

System (2) SA1.4x & SA1.5x .............................13

System (3) SA1.0x & SA3.0x ...........................14

BEFORE YOU BEGIN YOUR INSTALLATION

Congratulations on your new purchase! Your Sapphire
amplifier is Made With Pride In The U.S.A. and
manufactured at Phoenix Gold with meticulous
quality control and exacting standards.

Sapphire Series amplifiers take advantage of the
best electronic components in the industry and
utilize construction techniques typically found only
in exotic car audio products. Your amp can drive
a tough 2 ohm stereo load and offers thermal
protection and tri-mode output to name only a few
features. Sapphire Amplifiers offer true power and
performance • That’s 100% Phoenix Gold!

Properly installed, your Sapphire amplifier will provide
years of listening enjoyment. Before installing your
Sapphire amplifier, please take a moment to carefully
read the entire manual. It is required reading for
the protection of your vehicle and for the maximum
performance of your car audio system.

Thanks for buying Phoenix Gold!

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FEATURES

COMMON TO ALL MODELS

•Tri-Linear output capability, simultaneous
stereo & bridged mono set up is possible

•MOS-FET switching power supply

•Variable input sensitivity

•Thermal overload protection

•Output overload protection

•Optically isolated power supply

•Extensive burn-in and QC testing for the
ultimate in reliability

•Stable into 2 ohm stereo loads

•2 layer Gold plated 2 ounce copper G10 glass
epoxy printed circuit board

•Muting circuitry assures no turn on/off noise

•12dB per octave electronic crossover (x models)

• MADE IN THE GOOD OL’ USA

TEAM PH0ENIX GOLD

SUPPORT FROM PHOENIX GOLD

Team Phoenix Gold is a factory program designed
to support consumers and dealers competing
in IASCA, USAC & WAC associations using a
combination of Phoenix Gold products. This team is
for people who share a common goal • Winning!

We promote winning team cars and knowledgeable
team members. Team Phoenix Gold members share
ideas about many “not so obvious” aspects of
system installation and competition. We publish
teammate suggestions and technical support
to put together a winning system. The Bottom
Line, Team Phoenix Gold gives it’s members the
resources and attitude they need to Finish In The
Winners Circle.

Team Phoenix Gold is also about having fun. Ask
any of the team members and they’ll tell you the
same. When you join Team Phoenix Gold you’re
part of a team of elite car audio enthusiasts.
A team that strives for perfection! If you'd like
more information or a team application, call Team
Phoenix Gold at [phone].

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SPECIFICATIONS

COMMON TO ALL MODELS

•THD at rated power 4 ohms ..............................0.02%

•Frequency response ...................... 20-20kHz +/- 1dB

•Signal to noise ratio ..........................................>100dB

•Input sensitivity ......................................200mV to 2V

•Idle current .......................................................................1A

•Dampening factor @ 1kHz .......................................250

•Min to Max voltage requirements ................10.5-15V

•Dimensions: SA1.0 & 1.0x: ........8.00 x 8.25 x 2.00

SA3.0x: ..................8.00 x 9.50 x 2.00

SA1.4x: ....................8.00 x 13.10 x 2.00

SA1.5x: .................. 8.00 x 15.50 x 2.00

OUTPUT POWER - MODELS AVAILABLE IN SELECTED REGIONS

1.0x - 2 Channel Amplifier

Into 4 ohms @ 12/13.8vDC ....................30/40 WRMS

Into 2 ohms @ 12/13.8vDC ....................45/60 WRMS

Bridged into 4 ohms @ 12vDC ........... 90/120 WRMS

Total Dynamic Power ..................................... 240 Watts

SA3.0x - 2 Channel Amplifier

Into 4 ohms @ 12/13.8vDC ...................75/100 WRMS

Into 2 ohms @ 12/13.8vDC ..................110/150 WRMS

Bridged into 4 ohms @ 12vDC .......220/300 WRMS

Total Dynamic Power .....................................480 Watts

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RATED OUTPUT POWER

CONTINUOUS OUTPUT POWER PER CHANNEL

SA1.0 - 2 Channel Amplifier

Into 4 ohms @ 12/13.8V DC ......................30/40 WRMS

Into 2 ohms @ 12/13.8V DC ...................... 45/60 WRMS

Bridged into 4 ohms @ 12/13.8V DC ....90/120 WRMS

Total Dynamic Power ..........................................240 Watts

SA1.4x - 4 Channel Amplifier

Into 4 ohms @ 12/13.8V DC ......................30/40 WRMS

Into 2 ohms @ 12/13.8V DC ...................... 45/60 WRMS

Bridged into 4 ohms @ 12/13.8V DC ....90/120 WRMS

Total Dynamic Power ......................................... 480 Watts

SA1.5x - 5 Channel Amplifier

Into 4 ohms @ 12/13.8 V DC .....................30/40 WRMS

Into 2 ohms @ 12/13.8 V DC .....................45/60 WRMS

Bridged into 4 ohms @ 12V DC ...............90/120 WRMS

Subwoofer Out into 4 ohms @ 12V DC 90/120 WRMS
Subwoofer Out into 2 ohms @ 12V DC .110/140 WRMS

Total Dynamic Power .........................................600 Watts

A WORD ABOUT OUTPUT POWER

At Phoenix Gold, we rate power output of an amplifier
at two different voltages. Without your engine
running, the amplifier is operating at 12 volts I.E.

(worst) case. At 13.8 volts (engine running)

the amplifier will produce more power!

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