METHOD AMP UPGRADE. Mk.II [Rev-A] SUBWOOFER AMP

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1 METHOD AMP UPGRADE Mk.II [Rev-A] SUBWOOFER AMP

2 Our Method subwoofer (now out of production) is legendary, one of the most musical subs ever, and this despite the rather cheap plate-amp we matched up with it. The amp sounded good enough but it was a typical subwoofer plateamp. Good news though, we have made a direct replacement that is based on the subwoofer amp we developed for our Defi nition Mk.IV loudspeaker, featuring the excellent Hypex UcD 400 DS4.0 V5 amp module and expanded controls and signal processing. No refund for the old one, it s not worth the shipping but you can send it back to us for recycling. This upgrade kit is only available direct from Zu. Those living outside the U.S. will simply info@zuaudio.com to coordinate shipping. HERE S WHAT THE KIT CONTAINS 1x Zu Subwoofer Plate-Amp Mk.II Rev. A. (Same mounting hole pattern, no drilling or cutting required.) 1x New cable harness for connecting the dual 15 subs to the new plate-amp. 10x Deep cutting corkscrew-like threads for awesome holding power (Phillips #2 drive). D.I.Y. WARRANTY Limited two year warranty on parts only. No warranty for your workmanship. Zu will cover shipping on parts and D.I.Y. service is expected. FACTORY WARRANTY Limited two year warranty on parts and workmanship, cabinet areas that are not modified are not covered. Zu will cover shipping on parts and D.I.Y. service is expected. Limited five year warranty if extended warranty and factory service are purchased/performed. Covers all parts and labor including the whole of the cabinet. If warranty is needed complete loudspeaker shipping may not be covered. Zu will cover shipping on parts and D.I.Y. service is expected.

3 SUB PLATE-AMP INFORMATION ZU AUDIO SUBWOOFER PLATE AMP Mk.II [REV-A] SPECIFICATIONS & INFORMATION Design Subwoofer Amp Type WARNING CAUTION RECOMMENDATIONS NO BRIDGED MAIN AMPLIFIERS Safety Standards & Compliance Mains AC Power Mains AC Connection User Serviceable Fuse Power Consumption Damping Factor Self Protection Input Impedance Speaker-Level Input Impedance Line-Level Input Impedance Sub-Level Infrasonic Filter Adjustable Gain Adjustable High-Pass Filter High-Pass Filter Slope & Character PEQ Boost PEQ Boost Bandwidth PEQ Frequency Phase Hight x Width Weight Launched Warranty & Service This is a direct replacement amp for the Presence loudspeaker with intigrated sub, Method and MiniMethod subwoofer systems. It accepts line-level signals including sub and loudspeaker-level signals. The amplifi er is totally sealed but does not employ a sealing tube, caution should be exercised in handling the amp. Class-D analog switching amp with heavy-duty linear power supply. Amplifi er module is Hypex DS4 UcD 400-V5. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. Dangerous voltages are present inside case during operation. DC output voltage is 50 volts up and down, 100V DC total. System is not intended for outdoor use, do not expose to rain or moisture. NEVER HANDLE THE UNMOUNTED NAKED AMP WHILE CONNECTED TO POWER. IF AMP HAS BEEN CONNECTED TO AC POWER YOU MUST WAIT AT LEAST TEN MINUTES BEFORE HANDLING. We recommended unplugging your loudspeakers, main amplifi er(s) and other regarded electronics during lightning storms or when the playback system will not be used or for an extended period of time. We also recommend that you switch the power off between daily use. This plate-amp presents a virtual ground node to the external main amplifi ers speaker negative (SP ) output. Bridged amplifi ers will see this as a short and self protect. If you are using a receiver or If your main amp does not say BRIDGED there s nothing to worry about EMC 2004/108/EC 2006/95/EC RoHS CE WEEE Class-2 subwoofer amplifi er 50/60Hz, 115 or 230 volt (transformer is 115/230V wound and factory wired for your region). C13/C14 115V AC mains = 10A 230V AC mains = 8A Should the fuse blow replace it with an equivalent part. A spare fuse is located within the fuse holder, located just below the power inlet and only accessible when the power cable is not plugged into the inlet. A small fl at-blade screwdriver is required. 600W maximum // 8W idle 2000 as used in Method output short-circuit 1k Ω (common ground) Method/MiniMethod gain circuit 8k Ω 16k Ω 12Hz // 24dB/octave butterworth 110dB~0dB 10 ~ 110Hz 18dB/octave linkwitz riley 0 ~ +6dB 1/2 octave 20 ~ 50Hz 0 ~ 180 // 180 ~ x 8.6 [28 x 21.9 cm] 10 pounds [4.54kg] September 2012, shipping September year limited. Removing the amplifi er from cabinet is simple, and though Zu and Hypex have designed the electronics to the highest standards of fi delity and durability, shit still happens. In the event that service is required, Zu offers an amplifi er exchange program so you can quickly get your system back up and running quickly and with minimal hassle.

4 Zu Audio Subwoofer Plate Amp Mk.II [Rev. A] Audio amplifier with Hypex UcD-400-V5 core Volume Low-pass Filter PEQ Gain db PEQ Frequency Phase in Degrees Bypass Phase Filters Active Line-Level In Right Line-Level In Sub Line-Level In Left Right Left 1k Ω 0 Ω 1k Ω Loudspeaker-Level In Power On (10A Fuse) 115 V Input Voltage ( Fuse ) Off 230 V (8A Fuse) AC draw: 600W max / 8W idle / 50 60Hz Risk of electric shock RoHS (Amp module made by Hypex Netherlands) Made by Zu Audio in Ogden, Utah U.S.A.

5 ZU AUDIO V 8 7 AMP CURVES (VOLTAGE FREQUENCY) UcD400 BASED AMP Mk.I-A Hz Notes Maps Line-level in (L) curves: (75mV input) PEQ Frequency curves, 50 20Hz (low-pass filter constant at 110Hz, PEQ Gain constant at +6dB). Line-level in (L) curves: (75mV input) Low-pass fitler curves, Hz (PEQ Gain and PEQ Frecuency constant at 0dB and 20 Hz). Line-level in (L) curves: (75mV input) low-pass filter at 40 50Hz, PEQ Gain at +6dB, PEQ Frequancy at 27Hz (9 o clock). Speaker-level in (L) curves: (2.8V input) low-pass filter at 40 60Hz, PEQ Gain at +6dB, PEQ Frequancy at 27Hz (9 o clock). Speaker-level in (L) curves: (2.8V input) PEQ Frequency curves, 50 20Hz (low-pass filter constant at 110Hz, PEQ Gain constant at +6dB). DUT: Submission Mk.I [Rev. A] SN:008 All measures are done at the subwoofer driver. Person: Sean Casey Zu Audio Ogden, Utah 02/13/2013 System: LMS , DA-800 Apogee, M31 SN: Temp. 68 F [20 C] Project: Submission File://lib//Submission_Amp_Curves Zu Audio 2013 Incorporated 2000

6 4x #14 crosslinked PE 6/1 pure copper conductor. Panduit 250 premium FastOn-type disconnects on amp side. Panduit 205/6 premium FastOn-type disconnects on loudspeaker driver side. Red = (+) Black = ( ) METHOD AMP MK.II UPGRADE KIT WIRE HARNESS 36 #14 Cu 7/X-L PE 24 #14 Cu 7/X-L PE 3/4 250 Zu Method 3/8 x 8 3/8 x 8 ( overlap) 250 3/4 24 #14 Cu 7/X-L PE 36 #14 Cu 7/X-L PE

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