Subwoofer box amplifier
SBA185
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LOW LEVEL CONNECTION USING RCA INPUT
Use a suitable RCA signal cable to connect between car stereo head
unit and sub box amplifier as seen below. Set the input selector switch
to position
LOW
.
HIGH LEVEL INPUT CONNECTION
DLS Svenska AB
P.O. Box 13029, SE-40251 Göteborg, Sweden
Tel: +46 31 840060, Fax: +46 31 844021
E-mail: [email protected], www.dls.se
PHASE CONTROL & PHASE POLARITY SWITCH
The phase control on this amplifier uses a phase polarity switch
(NORMAL / INVERT), and a variable phase control adjustable from
0-90 degrees.
1. Before adjusting the phase, you must adjust the
GAIN
control
and
LP-filter
to a setting where you experince a good sound. The
phase control should be at 0-position when doing this, and the Phase
polarity swich in position
NORMAL.
2. Now use the
Phase polarity switch
to chose which setting that
gives the best bass sound when you listen in the front seat.
3. After making this choise you can go on and adjust the variable
phase control. Turn it slowly clockwise and stop at a position where
you experience the bass sounds is best, and appears to come
from the front of your car.
If you for some reason readjust the gain control or LP-filter after
doing this, you must also readjust the phase control.
LOWPASS FILTER (LP_FILTER)
The LP-filter allow low frequencies only and blocks higher
frequencies. A typical setting is 50 – 70 Hz.
Choose the setting that sounds best in your car.
INPUT LEVEL CONTROL (GAIN)
The input level control matches the output of your radio to the input
of the amplifier. After installation is complete, make sure the GAIN
control of the amplifier is turned down to min. Play a tape or CD,
make sure all bass and treble settings, or equalizer, are flat. Turn
the volume of the radio up until you reach a normal listening level.
Increase the gain control until you hear an increase in bass level.
You may have to alternate between finely tuning
GAIN
control and
LP-filter
to optimize the sound.
SPECIFICATIONS
RMS power out @ 4 ohm load
180 W
RMS power out @ 2 ohm load
265 W
Supply voltage
12 - 15 volt
Frequency range
25 - 160 Hz
Low level input sensitivity
0,2 - 7 V
Phase switch
0 or 180 degrees
Phase control
0- 90 degrees variable
Subsonic filter
25 Hz built in
Crossover, lowpass
35-160 Hz variable, 24 dB slope
High level input
Yes, with automatic start function
Dimensions, (W x H x D), mm / inch
255 x 160 x 66 /10 x 6,3 x 2,6
Fuse
1 x 35 A
Weight
1,4 kg (3,1 lb)
Automatic remote start
When using high level input to the sub
box amplifier the amplifier turns on
automatically when you start your head
unit. You don´t need to connect a
separate remote wire. Set the input
selector switch to position
HIGH.
Remote start
Connect a remote wire from the remote ter-
minal on the amplifier to the control output
on the car stereo head unit (e.g. for
electronic antenna or amplifier).
Left Right
Low level input
INPUTS
High level
DLS
- +
Battery
12 V
Use 40
Amp fuse
RCA signal cable
Remote cable
FM1 107,3
LP-FILTER
35 Hz 160
55
80
140
120
100
GAIN
7V 0,2V
PHASE
POWER
BATT+ REMOTE GND
FUSE 35A
INPUTS
High level
BATT+ REMOTE GND
FUSE 35A
FM1 107,3
Left +
Left -
Right +
Right -
WELCOME
Thank you for buying a DLS amplifier. The amplifier must be installed
and adjusted correctly in order to work well. This manual will show you
how to install it. Please read the entire manual before you start.
GENERAL INFORMATION
This mono amplifier is designed for use in subwoofer boxes. You can
install it on the side, or on the back wall of a subwoofer enclosure. The
amplifier front panel is not airtight so this requires a separate airtight
chamber for the amplifier in the subwoofer enclosure.
INSTALLATION IN THE BOX
When designing the enclosure for your subwoofers you must take in
consideration that you make a separate airtight compartment for the
amplifier. The depth of this compartment must be at least 50 mm (2”).
CONNECTION OF THE AMPLIFIER
Connect a red wire from the b to the amplifier terminal marked
BATT+
. Use cable size not less than AWG 7(10 mm
2
).
Use max 40 A fuse
in the amplifier power cable not more than 30 cm
from the vehicle battery to protect the battery and amplifier in event of a
short-circuit between it and the power amplifier.
Connect a black wire from the amplifier terminal marked
GND
to the
closest negative vehicle ground. Use the same cable size for this cable
as for the + cable.
The input signal can be either low level RCA, or high level input from
the head units speaker output. The RCA connection gives the best result,
so use this if possible.
Connect in parallel with
rear speakers or direct to
the head unit speaker
output
Phase polarity
Normal Invert
SPEAKER CONNECTION
The subwoofer is
connected to the spade
terminals P4 & P5 on the
Printed Circuit Board of
the amplifier. Do not sol-
der the cables direct to
the terminals.
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Warranty service
This product is covered by warranty, depending on the conditions in
the country where it is sold. If it i is returned for service, please
include the original dated receipt with the product.
Input selector
High Low