Zed Audio Ra Installation Manual

Instruction and Installation Manual MINOTAUR DRACONIADREADNOUGHT LEVIATHAN RADesigned and manufactured in the United States of Am

MYTHS, MAGIC AND FACTSOur design philosophies have been influenced by both the professional and home audio markets.

Page 9 MYTHS, MAGIC AND FACTSOh I forgot some facts about cables I would like to mention.This applies really to home stereo. The typical

MYTHS, MAGIC AND FACTSZed does not recommend the use of power distribution blocks for the purpose of distributing the +12volt voltage to severa

MYTHS, MAGIC AND FACTSDamping Factor - This amplifier specification has been blown out of all proportion. What it means is the ability

MYTHS, MAGIC AND FACTSBridging two channels of an amplifier is not a magical thing. Most are mystified by the power figures quoted unde

MYTHS, MAGIC AND FACTSHeadroom - continued.So a 100w/ch amplifier running into 4 ohms must develop 20 volts across the speaker terminal

MYTHS, MAGIC AND FACTSSubsonic filters and CLIPPING. The former are simply steep slope high pass filters with a frequency range between

The following pages show some interesting facts about sound, hearing issues, power and most of all dispel many of the ill gained facts in the car audi

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Setting the controls on amplifiersevel control - This control is the most misunderstood control on any amplifier. It’s sole Lpurpose in life is to

IndexIntroduction Page 1 Myths, Magic and Facts Pages 2 to 16Setting Controls Page 17Quality Control Page 18Installation in

Quality control (QC) is a process which begins from the first designs entered into a computer and then never ends.Zed is continually striving to impro

Installation InstructionsLocation:Choose a suitable location in the vehicle which will allow sufficient airflow over the amplifier. The preferred

Connecting the AmplifierOnce the amplifier has been correctly mounted the electrical connections can now be made. The first

SpecificationsSpecificationMINOTAURContinuous Output Power into 2 ohm 1300w x 1 Continuous Output Power into 4 ohm 750w x 1

SpecificationsSpecificationDRACONIAContinuous Output Power into 2 ohm 240w x 4 Continuous Output Power into 4 ohm 150w x 4

SpecificationsSpecificationDREADNOUGHTContinuous Output Power into 2 ohm 400w x 4 Continuous Output Power into 4 ohm 250w x 4

SpecificationsSpecificationLEVIATHANContinuous Output Power into 2 ohm 330w x 6 Continuous Output Power into 4 ohm 190w x 6Con

Page 25SpecificationsSpecificationRA Frequency Response 15Hz-240Hz Bandwidth Limited Input Voltage range 0 to 2.25 volt (can be factory a

Page 26MINOTAURMINOTAUR is the first of our new generation of mono block/single channel amplifiers. These are capable of full range operation for thos

Page 27Four (4) MINOTAURS may be connected in a parallel-bridge configuration when the need for ultra high power is required. Refer to the later diag

Zed Audio is proud to introduce our third line of innovative mobile amplifiers. The new products were carefully selected to fill the need of the car a

Page 28MINOTAUR driving one or more speakers as a stand alone amplifier from a four output signal source.FUSEREMOTE >3v+-+-BATTERY1/324PEAK OUTPUTL

Page 29MINOTAUR driving one or more speakers as a stand alone amplifier from a two output signal source.FUSEREMOTE >3v+-+-BATTERY1/324PEAK OUTPUTLI

Page 30MINOTAUR driving one or more speakers as a stand alone amplifier from a four output signal source and set toFLAT mode. This drawing applies to

Two MINOTAURS driving one or more speakers each. Signal source shown as 2 but may be a 2 or 4 source (See

Two MINOTAURS bridged and driving one or more speakers Signal source shown as 2 but may be a 2 or 4 source

FOUR MINOTAURS in a parallel/bridge mode configuration Signal source shown as 2 but may be a 2 or 4 source

FOUR MINOTAURS in a parallel/bridge mode configuration continued. The

DRACONIA and dreadnought DRACONIA AND DREADNOUGHT are the first new 4 channel amplifiers. DRACONIA’S output is a modest 100w x 4 at 4 ohm but by no

DRACONIA/DREADNOUGHT driving four channels all in FLAT mode using component speakers. Signal source is front and rear.FUSEREMO

FUSEREMOTE >3v+-BATTERYTHE CONTROLS SHOWN IN GREEN ARE APPLICABLE ONLYCHASSISFLATFLATHPLP/BPMODEMODEMODEMODEMODE554K851352907601.5K554K85

MYTHS, MAGIC AND FACTSAmplifiers: What are they and what do they do? ALL amplifiers are basically power supplies! This will shock almost all wh

FUSEREMOTE >3v+-BATTERYTHE CONTROLS SHOWN IN GREEN ARE APPLICABLE ONLYCHASSISFLATFLATHPLP/BPMODEMODEMODEMODEMODE554K851352907601.5K554K85

FUSEREMOTE >3v+-BATTERYTHE CONTROLS SHOWN IN GREEN ARE APPLICABLE ONLYCHASSISFLATFLATHPHPLP/BPMODEMODEMODEMODEMODE554K851352907601.5K5555

FUSEREMOTE >3v+-BATTERYTHE CONTROLS SHOWN IN GREEN ARE APPLICABLE ONLYCHASSISFLATFLATHPHPLP/BPMODEMODEMODEMODEMODE554K851352907601.5K5555

FUSEREMOTE >3v+-BATTERYTHE CONTROLS SHOWN IN GREEN ARE APPLICABLE ONLYCHASSISFLATFLATHPHPLP/BPLP/BPMODEMODEMODEMODEMODE554K851352907601.5

FUSEREMOTE >3vBATTERYTHE CONTROLS SHOWN IN GREEN ARE APPLICABLE ONLYCHASSISFLATFLATHPHPLP/BPLP/BPMODEMODEMODEMODEMODEMODE55554K4K85851351

FUSEREMOTE >3vBATTERYTHE CONTROLS SHOWN IN GREEN ARE APPLICABLE ONLYCHASSISFLATFLATHPHPLP/BPLP/BPMODEMODEMODEMODEMODEMODE55554K4K85851351

FUSEREMOTE >3v+-BATTERYTHE CONTROLS SHOWN IN GREEN ARE APPLICABLE ONLYCHASSISFLATFLATHPHPLP/BPMODEMODEMODEMODEMODE554K851352907601.5K5555

FUSEREMOTE >3v+-BATTERYTHE CONTROLS SHOWN IN GREEN ARE APPLICABLE ONLYCHASSISFLATFLATHPHPLP/BPMODEMODEMODEMODEMODE554K851352907601.5K5555

FUSEREMOTE >3v+-BATTERYTHE CONTROLS SHOWN IN GREEN ARE APPLICABLE ONLYCHASSISFLATFLATHPHPLP/BPLP/BPMODEMODEMODEMODEMODEMODE55554K4K858513

1+12+2BRIDGE3+34+4BRIDGE____ BATT+ REMGNDMINIMUM LOAD IS 2 OHM/CHANNEL or 4 OHM/ BRIDGED PAIRPOWER CONNECTIONSDESIGNED AND ASSEMBLED IN THE USA by Z

MYTHS, MAGIC AND FACTSLet us use a 50w amplifier as our example. We shall assume a lossless output stage and a perfectly regulated power supply

DRACONIA/DREADNOUGHT Front panel controlsFLATFLATHPHPLP/BPLP/BPMODEMODEMODEMODEMODEMODE55554K4K85851351352902907607601.5K1.5K55554K4K85851351352902907

LEVIATHANWe are proud to introduce the second generation of the LEVIATHAN amplifier. The previous generation LEVIATHAN proved that there is a need fo

11) Run channels 1+2 as high pass and channels 3,4,5 and 6 as low pass for a typical front stage system.12) Run channels 1+2 in high pass for the fron

+-THE CONTROLS SHOWN IN GREEN ARE APPLICABLE ONLYLEVIATHAN run with all 6 channels with FLAT responseBATTERYREMOTE >3vFUSETHE SIX (6) INP

BATT+ REMGNDMINIMUM LOAD IS 2 OHM/CHANNEL or 4 OHM/ BRIDGED PAIRBRIDGEBRIDGEBRIDGEPOWER CONNECTIONSDESIGNED AND ASSEMBLED IN THE USA by ZED AUDIO+-

THE CONTROLS SHOWN IN GREEN ARE APPLICABLE ONLYLEVIATHAN with Chs 1+2 in high passBATTERYREMOTE >3vFUSETHESE TWO INPUTS ARE DRIVEN FROM A

THE CONTROLS SHOWN IN GREEN ARE APPLICABLE ONLYLEVIATHAN with Chs 3+4 in high passBATTERYREMOTE >3vFUSETHESE TWO INPUTS ARE DRIVEN FROM A

THE CONTROLS SHOWN IN GREEN ARE APPLICABLE ONLYLEVIATHAN with Chs 3+4 in low passBATTERYREMOTE >3vFUSETHESE TWO INPUTS ARE DRIVEN FROM AN

LEVIATHAN with Chs 3+4 in band passBATTERYREMOTE >3vFUSETHE CONTROLS SHOWN IN GREEN ARE APPLICABLE ONLYTHESE TWO INPUTS ARE DRIVEN FROM A

THE CONTROLS SHOWN IN GREEN ARE APPLICABLE ONLYLEVIATHAN with Chs 5+6 in low pass using 5+6 inputsBATTERYREMOTE >3vFU

MYTHS, MAGIC AND FACTSClass A and class B amplifiers do not have output filters and so the feedback network is always taken off from the output

THE CONTROLS SHOWN IN GREEN ARE APPLICABLE ONLYLEVIATHAN with Chs 5+6 in low pass using INPUTS 1,2,3 and 4BATTERYREMOTE

THE CONTROLS SHOWN IN GREEN ARE APPLICABLE ONLYLEVIATHAN with Chs 5+6 in low pass usinginputs 1,2,3 and 4 and Ch 1,2,3 and 4 switched

LEVIATHAN as a 2 channel tri-amplified systemBATTERYREMOTE >3vFUSETHE CONTROLS SHOWN IN GREEN ARE APPLICABLE ONLYINPUTSHIGH PASSLEVELFLAT

Page 61LEVIATHAN jumper links to parallel the inputs instead of using external Y-Adaptors.Remove the Lexan top and remove the three RCA connector plug

RA the Egyptian sun God was the inspiration behind this new product. He is considered the father of Gods, and was the most important and worshipped ki

Once the signal leaves the low pass crossover it is routed to the Sub Harmonic Synthesizer. I bet that most have never heard of such a device but they

The ATTACK time determines how quickly the compressor can react to signals which are above the threshold. The RELEASE time determines how quickly the

Instructions for setting the Threshold control of the compressor.The compressor’s threshold control is relatively easy to set as long as one under

LOW PASS452306085130185210MASTER 45Hz 32Hz THRESHOLD VOLUMESUB HARMONIC SYNTHESIZER COMPRESSORRAMINMAXMINMAXMINMAXMINMAXHIGHLOWRA Panel controls and c

Page 67 Some suggested systems using various combinations of Zed amplifiers.4 way using a MINOTAUR and a LEVIATHAN:The LEVIATHAN is used for

MYTHS, MAGIC AND FACTSWhat we have is a big old amplifier with a 0.04 ohm “resistor” in series with the output. The DCR of the wire on the indu

TroubleshootingAmplifier will not power up. Check for battery power at amplifier’spower te

Limited WarrantyThis Zed Audio product is warrantied to the ORIGINAL purchaser against defects in material and workmanship from the factory. This warr

All warranty claims shall be decided at the discretion of Zed Audio Corporation or an appointed representative.Zed Audio Corporation reserves the righ

Registration FormName of owner:Address:Name of product(s) purchased:Serial number:Name and address from whom this product was purchased.D

Page 72 New products scheduled for 2012 releaseOwing to the bad economic climate we have decided to delay the launch of MEGALITH and the tube hyb

MYTHS, MAGIC AND FACTSClass B amplifiers can be made more efficient by using some smart power supply technology. The “enemy” of the class B amp

MYTHS, MAGIC AND FACTSOutput level all the time, in fact very rarely. So referring back to the fact that the average level is about 10-