Lanzar Vector VCTBS8 User manual

Mounting the subwoofer
1. Find a suitable location in the vehicle in which to mount the amplifier.
A typical location is shown below:
2. Make sure there is sufficient air circulation around the intended mounting location.
3. Mark the location for mounting hole screws by positioning the cabinet where you
wish to install
it. Make a small mark to identify the position and remove the unit.
Thoroughly clean the area you plan to attach the subwoofer, using a vacuum cleaner.
Then attach the supplied double adhesive tape, and put the subwoofer
in the place
and press down on it securely.
Troubleshooting
Ifyou experience operation or performance problems with this product, compare your
installation with the electrical wiring diagram on the previous pages. If problems
persist, read the following troubleshooting tips which may help eliminate the problems.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE REASON SOLUTION
• N0+12v to povver wire
• Check fuses and connections to battery
Not switching on. Power • No
povver to remote wire
• Check remote on connections to head unit
LED not 'on'
• Fuse broken
• Replace fuse with correct type and
amperage
• Fuse bIcMIn
• Replace fuse with correct type and
Not working, but status amperage
LED 'on' • Move unit to vented area
• Amplifier
too hot
• Turn head unit down
No sound •
Head Unit
• Check heed unit volume level
• Gain oontroI not set up
• Ensure you have set up the amplifier
gain level control
• Connections
• Check all power, remote on and ground
connections
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VCTBS8
8" Super Slim
Active Subwoofer
OWNER'S MANUAL

Congratulations on your purchase of a cl!anzar VCTBS8 Slim
Amplified Subwoofer.
It has been designed, engineered and manufactured
to bring you the
highest level of performance and quality, and will afford you
years of listening pleasure.
Thank you for making a cl!anzar your choice for car audio
entertainment!
VCTBS8
600WaU Max 8" Super Slim Active Subwoofer
• 8" Slim woofer
• RCAlow level input
• High level input
• Green & red LED power status indicator
• Remote level control
• Phase
shift switch: 0 or 180'
•
Adjustable input sensitivity:0.2V-3V
• 0 to+12dB variable Bass Boost (@45Hz)
• Low pass
filter (50-150 Hz)
• Soft
delay remote turn-on
• Thermal, short and overload protection circuits
•
Fuse:2x15A
• Max power: 600 watt
• RMS Power:
Amplifier 85Watt
Slim
woofer 200Watt
• Dimension: 14.5"X9.5" X 3"
• Weight: 10.5 LBS.
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Power Connections
Connect the ground terminal to the closest point on the chassis of the vehicle.
Keep this ground wire to less than 39" (100 cm) inlength. Use 8 gauge
(or heavier) wire.
Connect the remote terminal to the remote output of the head unit using 16
gauge (or heavier) wire.
Connect an empty fuse holder within 18" (45 cm) of the car battery, and run
8 gauge (or heavier) cable from this fuse to the amplifier location. Then
connect the fuse holder to the "BATT +" connection on the subwoofer rear panel.
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Low Level Input Wiring
Low-level (RCA) inputwiring is preferred for best audio performance. Most
trunk
or hatchback installations will require a 15-20 foot RCA cable, while
pickup trucks and under-seat installations will require a 6-12 foot RCAcable.
Always use a high-quality cable.
NOTE: Do not connectBOTH the high level and low level inputs
from your receiver to your amplifier at the same time!
High Level Input Wiring
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The high level input(s) should only be used when your receiver lacks RCA
outputs. Ifthe RCAoutputs are not present, connect the speaker outputs from
the receiver to the high level input connector
of the amplifier. Be sure to
observe polarity to avoid audio phase problems.
NOTE: Do not connectBOTH the high level and low level inputs
from your receiver to your amplifier at the same time!
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Introduction
With the VCTBS8, we are introducing a low-profile amplified
subwoofer. Low enough to easily fit below the seat of your car, This
system offers you a quick and easy way to add a high-powered
subwoofer system to your audio system.
The integrated amplifier
in the VCTBS8 features both high pass and
low pass crossovers, and a control for adjusting the input sensitivity
from O.2V to 3V .
Both high level (speaker level) and low level (RCA type) inputs are
present, making this a universal solution for use with any head unit
or other input source.
For further flexibility
in the use of a subwoofer, a variable bass boost
control has been included. You can control the subwoofer level with
the remote level control module.
What is included?
When first unpacking your new amplified subwoofer, please
check first that the package contains all of the items below. If
something is missing, contact the store where you purchased
the product.
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VCTBS8 amplified subwoofer
• Remote subwoofer level control
• Remote subwoofer control cable
• High level input wire
• Mounting hardware
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Front panel controls and features
G) POWER ON LED INDICATOR
® PHASE SHIFT
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Use this switch to help compensate for time alignment problems in the
system. Such problems usually result from having the subwoofer at a
different distance from the listenerthan the other speakers
in the system.
@ INPUT GAIN CONTROL
After you have installed yoursystem, tum this control to minimum.
Tum the head unit on (and the subwoofer will turn on via the remote
connection). Turn the head unit volume to about 2/3 full level.
Slowly turn up the subwoofer input gain control until you hear a small
amount
of distortion. Then reduce the level until the distortion is
completely
gone. Leave the control at this setting.
@) BASS BOOST
The bass boost feature will increase the sound level the bass frequencies.
® LOW PASS FILTTER
This control permits you define the frequency range you wantthe subwoofer
amplifier to receive. The subwooferwill reproduce all sound BELOW the
frequency you set.
Ifthe rest
of your system is weak on the mids , you may wish to set this
control relatively high. Ifthe midrange is well covered by the rest
of your
system, you will probably want the subwoofer to only receive lower
frequency signal.
® REMOTE LEVEL CONTROL PORT
Attach the included remote level control to control the volume level
of the
subwoofer independently.
(j) PROTECT LED INDICATOR
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Rear panel controls and features
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G)LOW LEVEL RCA INPUTS
Low level inputs are the recommended way to introduce the audio signal
to the subwoofer
if RCA outputs are present on your head unit or other
signal source (such
as a sound processor).
®HIGH LEVEL (speaker level) INPUTS
If your head unit does not have RCA outputs, you can use the speaker
outputs for the audio source for the VCTBS8. Use the supplied cable
and connect the outputs properly
as shown in the connection diagram
in this manual .
@FUSE
The fuse is rated at 15A. Do not use a fuse with a different value and
NEVER replace the fuse with a wire or coin.
@)POWER
TERMINALS
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