Infinity Alpha1200s Subwoofer SM
Infinity Alpha1200s Subwoofer SM
Infinity Alpha1200s Subwoofer SM
Powered Subwoofer
SERVICE MANUAL
SPECIFICATIONS ……..………………………………….…………………..1
DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS ……..………………………………………..2
CONTROLS..………………………………. …….………….……..….…...…4
CONNECTIONS..………………………………. …….……………….…...…5
OPERATION..………………………………. …….….….…………….…...…6
BASS OPTIMIZATION SYSTEM..………………..…….…………..….…….7
BLOCK DIAGRAM………...………………………...….…..………..….…….8
BULLETIN INF2004-01..………………………………. …….……….…...…9
EXPLODED VIEW………...……………………………………………….….10
PCB DRAWINGS………...………………………...….…..………..….……..11
ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST ..……………….……….……………..….…….16
INTEGRATED CIRCUIT/TRANSISTOR DIAGRAMS..……………………21
SCHEMATICS …………..…………………………………………………….22
PACKAGE ..………………………………. ………………………..….…..…26
Maximum Amplifier Output 500 watts RMS (20Hz – 150Hz with no more than 0.1% THD)
Weight 45 lb (20.5kg)
Infinity continually strives to update and improve existing products, as well as create new ones. The specifications
and construction details in this and related Infinity publications are therefore subject to change without notice.
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Alpha 1200s Powered Sub/ Plate Amp
QA Test
Parameter Specification Unit Conditions Notes
Limits
Amp Section
Bridge type amplifier, None of the speaker
Type (Class AB, D, other) D n/a n/a terminals must be connected to system GND at
any time.
Load Impedance (speaker) 6 Ohms n/a Nominal
Limiter prevents continuous power to exceed 240
Rated Output Power 275 Watts 220 1 input driven
Watts.
THD @ Rated Power 0.1 % 1 22k filter
THD @ 1 Watt 0.1 % 0.2 22k filter
DC Offset 10 mV-DC 60 @ Speaker Outputs
Measured at the speaker cable. 200 Watts,
Damping factor >50 DF 23 Measured at amplifier board measured at speaker output terminals located at
the amp board.
Input Sensitivity
Input Frequency 30 Hz 30 Nominal Freq.
L&R 446 mVrms ±2dB To 200 Watts Single input driven, Ap Zo=600 Ohms, LP ON
LP Off Mode selected 446 mVrms ±2dB To 200 Watts Single input driven , Ap Zo=600 Ohms, LP OFF
Speaker/Hi Level Input 6.225 Vrms ±2dB To 200 Watts Single input driven, Ap Zo=600 Ohms, LP ON
Signal to Noise
SNR-A-Weighted 100 dBA 85 relative to rated power A-Weighting filter
SNR-unweighted 90 dBr 85 relative to rated power 22k filter
SNR rel. 1W-unweighted 55 dBr 50 relative to 1W Output 22k filter
Volume @max, using RMS reading
Residual Noise Floor 0.5 mVrms 1
DMM/VOM (or A/P)
Volume @max, w/ A/P Swept
Residual Noise Floor 0.5 mVrms(max) 1 Bandpass Measurement (Line
freq.+ harmonics)
Input Impedance
Line Input (L, R,LFE) 10K ohms Nominal
Speaker/Hi Level Input 10K ohms Nominal
Filters
LP 4th order variable 50-150 Hz ± 10
Subsonic filter (HPF) 3rd Orde Fixed Hz ± 10
Low pass filter OFF Fixed Hz ± 10 L or R input driven, LP Filter OFF
BOS
Frequency Control --
Range 20-80 Hz functional 21 detent pot (0.1 oct. steps)
Level Control -- --
Range -14.1 to 0 dB functional 21 detent pot (0.5dB steps)
Width(Q) Control -- --
Range 4.5% to 49.5% octave functional 21 detent pot (5steps/0.1 octave)
Limiter
THD at Max. Output Power YES functional Maximum Output Power
Features --
Auto - On -Off YES -- functional No switch provided, Refer to ATO section
Phase switch 0-180 deg functional
Volume pot Taper (lin/log) LOG -- functional A Taper
Variable crossover 50-150 Hz YES functional 4th Order LP Variable crossover
HP Speaker out YES functional Pass Through from the speaker input section
LP On- Off Select switch YES -- functional Disables LP filter, intended for LFE
Input Configuration
Line In (L,R) & LFE YES -- functional Dual RCA jack
Spkr/Hi Level In YES -- functional Binding post connector L&R
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QA Test
Parameter Specification Unit Conditions Notes
Limits
Amp connected and AC on, then
ATO Turn-on time 2 seconds functional
input signal applied
(T) Time before muting, after input
Auto Mute/ Turn-OFF Time 15 minutes 17 Auto turn of time (T) must be 10 > T < 17 Minutes
signal is removed
Transients/Pops
ATO Transient 5 mV-peak n/a @ Speaker Outputs
Turn-on Transient 50 mV-peak 2v-pp @ Speaker Outputs AC Line cycled from OFF to ON
Turn-off Transient 50 mV-peak 2v-pp @ Speaker Outputs AC Line cycled from ON to OFF
Efficiency
Efficiency 70 % 65 Rated power Nominal Line voltage 120 VAC
Maximum allowable input power under nominal
Stand-by Input Power 12 Watts 15 @ nom. line voltage Input voltage and frequency, in stand-by mode
(HOT or COLD operation).
Power Cons. @ rated power 340 Watts 375 @ nom. line voltage 230 Watts @ 6.0 Ohms nominal line voltage
Protection
Amplifier should resume operation after short
Short Circuit Protection YES functional Direct short at output
circuit condition removal
Temperature rise in accessible metal parts should
not exceed 35K rise for domestic version or 30K
Thermal Protection YES functional @1/8 max unclipped Power rise for European versions (refer to requirements
sheet). Unit is protected for over-temperature
conditions
DC Offset Protection YES - DC present at Speaker Out leads Relay or crowbar (for driver/fire protection),
Line Fuse Rating
USA-Domestic 4 Amps Type-T or Slo Blo-250 V
EU 2 Amps Type-T or Slo Blo-250 V Internal fuse with UL/SEMKO rated holder
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CONTROLS
Rear Panel
180 LP ON ON
PHASE GREEN: ON
RED: STANDBY
0 LP OFF OFF POWER
50 150 MIN MAX
CROSSOVER GAIN
®
LINE LEVEL IN
R L Alpha 1200s
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
R DO NOT OPEN
HIGH
LEVEL
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
POWER
IN
L AVERTISSEMENT: POUR PRÉVENIR LES RISQUES D'INCENDIE OU ON
DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE, ÉVITER D'EXPOSER CET APPAREIL A LA
PLUIE OU A L'HUMIDITÉ.
OFF
R
NRTL/C
HIGH CSA 22.2
UL1492
LEVEL
OUT
Infinity Systems, Inc.
L Northridge, CA USA
AC
_ + 120V ~ 60HZ
500W
Line-Level Inputs
Power Switch
RECEIVER/AMPLIFIER
Front Speaker Output
BASS OPTIMIZATION SYSTEM
180 ON
PHASE GREEN: ON
RED: STANDBY
0 OFF POWER
LINE LEVEL IN
HIGH WARNING: "# $%&!% " % $' #( ($% #$ %)%"$ #' POWER
20 80 -14.1 0 4.5 49.5 LEVEL &# #" %*+#% " ++) % "# $ #$ ,#"!$%
FREQUENCY LEVEL WIDTH IN
L AVERTISSEMENT: +#!$ +$-%$ )% $.!% &/%&% #! ON
180 ON &% # -)%"$.!% -"%$ &/%*+#%$ %" ++ $%) )
+)!% #! )/ !,&"-
PHASE GREEN: ON
RED: STANDBY
0 OFF POWER OFF
R
$")0
HIGH
!)12
LEVEL
OUT
50 150 MIN MAX
CROSSOVER GAIN
L !
LINE LEVEL IN
_ +
R L
Alpha 1200s
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
R DO NOT OPEN
HIGH WARNING: "# $%&!% " % $' #( ($% #$ %)%"$ #' POWER
LEVEL &# #" %*+#% " ++) % "# $ #$ ,#"!$%
IN
L AVERTISSEMENT: +#!$ +$-%$ )% $.!% &/%&% #! ON
&% # -)%"$.!% -"%$ &/%*+#%$ %" ++ $%) )
R
+)!% #! )/ !,&"-
_ +
NOTE: Some receivers have a single subwoofer output (do not confuse
this with a single LFE output as described below). In that case, it is
recommended that you use a Y connector (not included) to maximize
performance.
SUBWOOFER OR
LFE OUTPUT
RED = +
BLACK = –
20 80 -14.1 0 4.5 49.5
FREQUENCY LEVEL WIDTH
¤
LINE LEVEL IN
R L Alpha 1200s
CAUTION
STRIPE = – NO STRIPE = + R
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
HIGH
LEVEL
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
POWER
IN
L AVERTISSEMENT: POUR PR VENIR LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE OU ON
DE CHOC LECTRIQUE, VITER D’EXPOSER CET APPAREIL A LA
PLUIE OU A L’HUMIDIT .
OFF
R
NRTL/C
HIGH CSA 22.2
UL1492
LEVEL
OUT
Infinity Systems, Inc.
L Northridge, CA USA
AC
_ + 120V ~ 60HZ
500W
OPERATION
Power On Crossover Adjustments
Plug your subwoofer’s AC cord into a wall outlet. Do not use the The Crossover Adjustment Control determines the highest
outlets on the back of the receiver. frequency at which the subwoofer reproduces sounds. If your main
speakers can comfortably reproduce some low-frequency sounds,
Initially set the Subwoofer Gain (Volume) Control to the
“min” position. set this control to a lower frequency setting, between 50Hz –
100Hz.This will concentrate the subwoofer’s efforts on the
Turn on your sub by pressing the Power Switch on the rear ultradeep bass sounds required by today’s films and music. If you
panel. are using smaller bookshelf speakers that do not extend to the
lower bass frequencies, set the Crossover Adjustment Control to
Auto On/Standby a higher setting, between 120Hz – 150Hz.
With the Power Switch in the ON position, the Power Note: This control will have no effect if the Low-Pass Filter
Indicator LED will remain backlit in red or green to Selector Switch is set to “Off.” If you have a Dolby Digital or
indicate the On/Standby mode of the subwoofer. DTS processor/receiver, the Crossover Frequency is set by the
RED = STANDBY (No signal detected, Amp Off) processor/receiver. Consult your owner’s manual to learn how
to view or change this setting.
GREEN = ON (Signal detected, Amp On)
The subwoofer will automatically enter the Standby mode after Phase Control
approximately 10 minutes when no signal is detected from your
The Phase Switch determines whether the subwoofer
system.The subwoofer will then power ON instantly when a
speaker’s piston-like action moves in and out with the main
signal is detected. During periods of normal use, the Power
speakers, 0˚, or opposite the main speakers, 180˚. Proper phase
Switch can be left on.You may turn off the Power Switch adjustment depends on several variables such as room size,
for extended periods of nonoperation, e.g., when you are away on
subwoofer placement and listener position. Adjust the phase
vacation.
switch to maximize bass output at the listening position.
Adjust Gain
Turn on your entire audio system and start a CD or movie
soundtrack at a moderate level.Turn up the Subwoofer Gain
(Volume) Control about half way. If no sound emanates from
the subwoofer, check the AC-line cord and input cables. Are the
connectors on the cables making proper contact? Is the AC
plug connected to a “live” receptacle? Has the Power Switch
been pressed to the “On” position? Once you have confirmed
that the subwoofer is active, proceed by playing a CD, record or
cassette. Use a selection that has ample bass information.
If your dealer does not stock the Bass Optimization System test
and measurement kit, you may purchase it directly from Infinity.
U.S. residents can visit our Web site at www.infinitysystems.com
or call 1.800.553.3332. Canadian residents should contact their
dealer or call 1.800.567.3275.
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Service Bulletin
In the event you receive an Alpha 1200s subwoofer with the complaint “There is a brief chirping
sound, or short oscillation that occurs when the unit is in the AUTO mode, in Standby, when it’s
triggered ON with a music signal”, follow the procedure below to correct this condition:
Synopsis: Replace D60 (RLS4148 diode) with a 3.6V Zener Diode; add new Resistor.
1) Remove the amplifier assembly from the subwoofer cabinet (12 Phillips screws).
2) Remove the Plastic Amp Cover from the faceplate (4 Phillips screws).
3) The area of concern is on the Class D Driver PCB (Small Upright PCB on the MAIN AMP PCB). A long,
thin, soldering iron tip is recommended. Care must be taken not to damage surrounding components, like
large inductor pair L8.
4) Locate, remove D60 (RLS4148 diode); replace with a 3.6V zener diode, Infinity Part# ZMM5227BCT-ND.
When replacing D60 the polarity of the new (zener) diode should be reversed.
5) Add new 27KΩ resistor, Infinity Part# 299-27K, to the indicated connections. (This component,
electrically, will be in parallel with R37, reducing its value to <22KΩ). Assure the leads do not come into
contact with any other connections; insulate the leads if necessary.
6) Replace amp cover and return amplifer assembly to cabinet.
7) Test the subwoofer to assure the distortion is no longer present.
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EXPLODED VIEW
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3 (4)
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Alpha 1200s
ITEM ITEM
NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. PART NO.
1. Woofer, 12," C.M.M.D.™, Shielded, 1 336056-001 7. Screw Torx HD, 3.9 x 30mm 18 9412730
3.4 ohms ±10% (12 Amp Assembly and 6 Woofer)
2. Front Grille 1 339945-001 8. Spike Foot Kit 1 338076-001
3. Grille Retainer 4 9330070 9. Outer Carton 1 350613-001
4. Port Tube 1 336799-001 10. Top and Bottom End Pads 2 350615-001
5. Trim Ring 1 339944-001 11. Owner’s Manual 1 350614-001
6. Rubber Foot Ass’y 4 338037-001 12. Warranty Card 1 335841-002
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Alpha 1200s Electrical Parts List
Part Number Description Reference Designator
AMP ASS'Y
Resistors
Capacitors
Semiconductors
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Part Number Description Reference Designator
Miscellaneous
Resistors
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Part Number Description Reference Designator
Capacitors
Semiconductors
Miscellaneous
Resistors
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Part Number Description Reference Designator
Capacitors
Semiconductors
Resistors
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Part Number Description Reference Designator
Capacitors
Semiconductors
Miscellaneous
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HARMAN
P1A NEW Design 350089-001
P1B CHANGE:R119,R224,R254 ALPHA-SUB-1200
P1C CHANGE:R76,R244,R249,R254,C221 DEL:D218,R264 ALPHA-SUB-1200-P1F
P1D CHANGE:C224 ALPHA-SUB-1200
P1E CHANGE:R78,R119 2002/09/16
P1F CHANGE:R32,R33,R249,C323,C328 ADD:D218,R264 22 1 of 4 P1F
BELLE
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HARMAN
P1A NEW Design 350089-001
P1B CHANGE:R119,R224,R254 ALPHA-SUB-1200
P1C CHANGE:R76,R244,R249,R254,C221 DEL:D218,R264 ALPHA-SUB-1200-P1F
P1D CHANGE:C224 ALPHA-SUB-1200
P1E CHANGE:R78,R119 2002/09/16
P1F CHANGE:R32,R33,R249,C323,C328 ADD:D218,R264 23 2 of 4 P1F
BELLE
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HARMAN
P1A NEW Design 350089-001
P1B CHANGE:R119,R224,R254 ALPHA-SUB-1200
P1C CHANGE:R76,R244,R249,R254,C221 DEL:D218,R264 ALPHA-SUB-1200-P1F
P1D CHANGE:C224 ALPHA-SUB-1200
P1E CHANGE:R78,R119 2002/09/16
P1F CHANGE:R32,R33,R249,C323,C328 ADD:D218,R264 24 3 of 4 P1F
BELLE
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HARMAN
P1A NEW Design 350089-001
P1B CHANGE:R119,R224,R254 ALPHA-SUB-1200
P1C CHANGE:R76,R244,R249,R254,C221 DEL:D218,R264 ALPHA-SUB-1200-P1F
P1D CHANGE:C224 ALPHA-SUB-1200
P1E CHANGE:R78,R119 2002/09/16
P1F CHANGE:R32,R33,R249,C323,C328 ADD:D218,R264 25 4 of 4 P1F
BELLE
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PACKAGING
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