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NOISE CHECK

Check the entire audio system for noise before permanently securing the CROSSOVER mounting

1. Start the engine.
2. Turn the audio system on.
3. Rev the engine and vary the VOLUME of the audio system to determine if there is any unwanted noise.

If so, turn both the audio system and the engine off. Do not secure the CROSSOVER mounting screws. Refer to the "Trouble Shooting Guide" at this
manual.

4. If the audio system does not have any noise, securely tighten the CROSSOVER mounting screw and double check the wiring cables for safe placement.

SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT

Preliminary Adjustments
Pre-setting the system provides a necessary starting point for fine-tuning the entire audio system to maximum performance.

NOTE: DO NOT MOUNT CROSSOVER UNTIL THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES HAVE BEEN COMPLETED.

1. Preset each amplifier input gain adjustment at the amplifier to half of maximum.
2. Before turning the audio system on, preset-adjust the high, mid and sub-woofer output level controls.
3. Slowly turn the volume up and listen carefully for: obvious trouble in sound (distortion, no sound, no hiss, total silence). Turn the system off refer to

"Trouble Shooting Guide" at this manual.

Caution

DO NOT ROUTE AUDIO CABLES AND POWER CABLES TOGETHER! THIS CAN CAUSE ENGINE NOISE IN YOUR AUDIO SYSTEM.
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE SYSTEM FROM THE BATTERY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE OR ALTER ANY CONNECTIONS. THIS
PRODUCT IS DESIRED FOR USE IN ANY 12 VOLTS NEGATIVE GROUND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ONLY. INSTALLING THIS PRODUCT
IN ANY POSITIVE GROUND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM COULD SERIOUSLY DAMAGE THE AUDIO SYSTEM.

Summary of Contents for OptiX-3B

Page 1: ...www lanzar com user s manual OptiX 3B OptiX 3B 3 Way Electronic Crossover Network w Remote Bass Boost and Level Control...

Page 2: ...okes and capacitors which creates a bottleneck through which the music must pass Portions of the program material may pass through at different speeds creating distortion some of the music doesn t mak...

Page 3: ...general features precautions features and specifications system wiring mounting and installation noise check and system adjustment troubleshooting 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 t a b l e o f c o n t e n t s...

Page 4: ...oost frequency control 25 250 Hz Subwoofer stereo mono mode control Variable high pass frequency control mid range 40 800Hz Variable low pass frequency control mid range 2k 7 kHz Band pass high pass s...

Page 5: ...disconnect the negative battery ground lead before wiring the system up When you finish the installation be sure to make one more check to be sure everything is done correctly Reinstate all car parts...

Page 6: ...4 f e a t u r e s a n d s p e c i f i c a t i o n s...

Page 7: ...ng the selector you can choose the subwoofer crossover points from 40Hz 400Hz Allows independent continuous change of the boost frequency bandwidth Q factor for each band from Q 20 Narrow bandwidth st...

Page 8: ...switch allows sub woofer mode channel to receive signal from either the mix of from front inputs the direct from rear inputs SUB MODE SELECTOR SWITCH POSITION DIRECT MIX VIA INPUT SOURCE FRONT REAR F...

Page 9: ...from the battery A black stranded wire of at least 18 gauge should be connected to the terminal marked Ground This is the ground wire for the X 3B and should be attached to the same ground point with...

Page 10: ...fine tuning the entire audio system to maximum performance NOTE DO NOT MOUNT CROSSOVER UNTIL THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES HAVE BEEN COMPLETED 1 Preset each amplifier input gain adjustment at the amplifie...

Page 11: ...f sound when the engine is running and the audio system volume is set at a reasonably high level Check the red power wire It muse be connected directly to the battery Check the system s ground point I...

Page 12: ...rder for 20 00 for return shipping handling and insurance or provide your VISA MasterCard number with expiration date Our obligation under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of the...

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