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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 the 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

BASS600 Amplified Subwoofer User’s Manual - page 11

Specifications

BASS600 Amplified Subwoofer User’s Manual - page 12

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Introduction

BASS600 Amplified Subwoofer User’s Manual - page 9

CONTENTS

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U S E R ’ S   M A N U A L

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Front panel controls and features

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Rear panel controls and features

Mounting the subwoofer

If you 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.

Low-level (RCA) input wiring 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 RCA cable. Always use a high-
quality cable.

Protection LED
comes on when
amplifier is
powered up.

Check for short circuits on speaker leads.

Turn down the volume control on the head unit to prevent overdriving.

Remote speaker leads, and reset the amplifier. If the Protection LED still
comes on, then the amplifier is faulty and needs servicing.

High hiss in the
sound.

Disconnect all RCA inputs to the power sub’s control panel. If the hiss
disappears, then plug in the component driving the amplifier and unplug
its inputs. If the hiss disappears at this point, go on until the faulty/noisy
component is found.
It is best to set the amplifier's input level control as low as possible. The
best subjective signal-to-noise ratio is achieved in this manner. Try to
set the head unit as high as possible (without distortion) and the amp
input level as low as possible.

Squealing noise
is present.

Check for improperly grounded RCA interconnects.

Distorted sound.

Check that the Input Level Control is set to match the signal level of the
head unit. Always try to set the Input Level as low as possible.

Check that all crossover frequencies are properly set.

Check for short circuits on the speaker leads.

Amplifier gets
very hot.

Check that the minimum speaker impedance for the amp model is correct.

Check that there is good air circulation around the amp. In some
applications, it may be necessary to add and external cooling fan.

Engine noise
(static type)

This is usually caused by poor quality RCA cables,which can pick up
radiated noise. Use only the best quality cables, and route them away
from power cables.

Engine noise
(alternator
 whine)

Check that the RCA grounds are not shorted to the vehicle chassis/

Check that the head unit is properly grounded.

To Audio

Outputs of head

unit or signal

processor

6. Connect all line inputs and outputs (if
used) using high-quality cables. Connect
all speakers, following the diagrams in
this manual. Be sure to observe proper
polarity to avoid audio phase problems.

7. Insert fuse(s) into the battery fuse
holder(s).

8. Recheck all connections before
powering up the subwoofer.

9. Set all level controls to minimum
position, and set all crossover
controls/switches to the desired
frequency points.

10. Power up the head unit and the
subwoofer. Then set the volume control
on the head unit to about 3/4 volume,
and adjust the subwoofer's input level
controls to just below the level of
distortion.

11. Further fine tuning of the various
controls may be necessary to obtain best
results.

Vehicle seat

Power Connections

Remote Level Control Connection

Connect the ground terminal to the closest point on the chassis of the vehicle.
Keep this ground wire to less than 39" (100 cm) in length. 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.

Install the remote control securely under the
dash or in a similar location where using it will
not distract the driver.

2

Introduction

2

What is included?

2

Features

3

General precautions

4

Protection circuitry

4

Installation precautions

4

Fuses

5

 

Mounting the subwoofer

5

Connecting the subwoofer

7

Front panel controls and features

8

Rear panel controls and features

9

Input wiring

10

Power connections

10

Remote level control connection

11

Troubleshooting

12

Specifications

Congratulations on your
purchase of a 

 BASS600

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 

your choice for car audio

entertainment!

All specifications subject to

change without notice.

page

BASS600

8” Low Profile
Amplified Subwoofer

MODEL

8” Amplified Subwoofer

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE REMEDY

INPUTS

LINE

LEVEL

L

R

HIGH LEVEL

FUSES

POWER

GROUND

REMOTE

+12V

AMP LI FIE D SUBWO OFE R

BASS

to REMOTE TURN-ON
terminal of head unit

Chassis

ground

point

Battery

FUSE

WHITE

GREY

GREY/BLACK

LOW PASS

FILTER

50Hz

150Hz

BASS

BOOST

0 +12dB

INPUT

GAIN

MIN

MAX

PHASE

SHIFT

0

180º

SUBSONIC

FILTER

20Hz 50Hz

REMOTE

LEVEL

CONTROL

POWER STATUS

GREEN = ON
RED = PROTECTION

AMPL IFIED  SUBWOO FER

BASS

Remote

Level Control

Summary of Contents for BASS600

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ...d features 8 Rear panel controls and features 9 Input wiring 10 Power connections 10 Remote level control connection 11 Troubleshooting 12 Specifications Congratulations on your purchase of a BASS600 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 yo...

Page 3: ... included You can control the subwoofer level with the remote level control module Features Your new BASS600 Powered Subwoofer features the following MOSFET PWM Pulse Width Modulated Power Supply Thermal overload and speaker short protection Soft turn on circuit Remote turn on turn off circuit Variable input gain control Variable low and high pass crossovers Variable bass boost 0 to 18dB Variable ...

Page 4: ...ifier will go into a self preservation mode and the PROTECT LED on the control panel will glow in RED color Protection Circuitry General precautions SHOCK HAZARD Do not open the case of this product There are dangerous voltages present within the unit There are no user serviceable parts within the unit Before installing and using your new amplified subwoofer please become familiar with all the inf...

Page 5: ...ects Before making or breaking power connections in your system disconnect the vehicle battery Confirm that your head unit or other equipment is turned off while connecting the input jacks and speaker terminals If you need to replace the power fuse replace it only with a fuse identical to that supplied with the product Using a fuse of a different type or rating may result in damage to your audio s...

Page 6: ... page 5 Mounting the subwoofer Before doing any wiring look through this manual and identify the diagrams to follow for power input and speaker connections for your particular installation Be sure you understand all the connections before you proceed 1 Connect the ground terminal to the closest point on the chassis of the vehicle Keep this ground wire to less than 39 100 cm in length Use 8 gauge o...

Page 7: ...he subwoofer Then set the volume control on the head unit to about 3 4 volume and adjust the subwoofer s input level controls to just below the level of distortion 11 Further fine tuning of the various controls may be necessary to obtain best results Do not mistake the input level control for a volume control It is designed ONLY to match the output level of your audio source to the input level of ...

Page 8: ...m the listener than the other speakers in the system 6 POWER STATUS LED This bi color LED glows green when power is on and no problems are present If one of the protection circuits comes on it will change to red 7 BASS BOOST The bass boost feature will increase the sound level in the bass frequencies 4 SUBSONIC FILTER Use this control to filter out low frequency noise and rumble 3 INPUT GAIN CONTR...

Page 9: ...pper fuse blows you may replace it with this fuse 5 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 3 FUSE The fuse in the upper socket is the fuse which provides protection for the circuitry The lower fuse is a SPARE If a fault occurs and you n...

Page 10: ...signal processor High Level Input Wiring The high level input s should only be used when your receiver lacks RCA outputs If the RCA outputs 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 connect BOTH the high level and low level inputs from your receiver to your a...

Page 11: ...uge or heavier cable from this fuse to the amplifier location Then connect the fuse holder to the BATT connection on the subwoofer rear panel Install the remote control securely under the dash or in a similar location where using it will not distract the driver INPUTS LINE LEVEL L R HIGH LEVEL FUSES POWER GROUND REMOTE 12V AMPLIFIE D SUBWOOFER BASS to REMOTE TURN ON terminal of head unit Chassis g...

Page 12: ...heck the Crossover Control settings High hiss in the sound Disconnect all RCA inputs to the power sub s control panel If the hiss disappears then plug in the component driving the amplifier and unplug its inputs If the hiss disappears at this point go on until the faulty noisy component is found It is best to set the amplifier s input level control as low as possible The best subjective signal to ...

Page 13: ...aximum power RMS power THD Signal to noise ratio Frequency response Input sensitivity high level Input sensitivity low level Low pass filter Subsonic filter Bass Boost Fuse rating Dimensions 600W 200W 0 4 90dB 20Hz 150Hz 110mV 0 5V 50Hz 150Hz 20Hz 50Hz 0 to 12dB 15A 13 7 x 9 8 x 2 8 BASS600 MODEL 8 Amplified Subwoofer ...

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