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If, after reading your manual, you still have questions regarding this 

product, we recommend that you see your Lightning Audio dealer. If you 

need further assistance, you can call us direct at 1-800-669-9899. Be sure 

to have your serial number, model number and date of purchase available 

when you call.

Safety

This symbol with “WARNING” is intended 

to alert the user to the presence of important 

instructions. Failure to heed the instructions will 

result in severe injury or death.

This symbol with “CAUTION” is intended to 

alert the user to the presence of important 

instructions. Failure to heed the instructions can 

result in injury or unit damage.

• To prevent injury and damage to the unit, please read and follow the 

instructions in this manual. We want you to enjoy this system, not get 

a headache.

• If you feel unsure about installing this system yourself, have it installed 

by a qualified Lightning Audio technician.

• Before installation, disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal to 

prevent damage to the unit, fire and/or possible injury.

FCC Compliance Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a 

Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are 

designed to provide more reasonable protection against harmful interference 

in a residential installation.
Operation is subjected to the following two conditions: (1) This device 

may not cause harmful interference, and (2) the device must accept any 

interference received, including interference that may cause undesired 

operation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy 

and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may 

cause harmful interference to radio communications.  However, there is 

no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.  

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television 

reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, 

you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following 

measures:
•  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to 

which the receiver is connected. 

•  Consult the dealer or an experience radio/TV technician for help.

Introduction

PRACTICE SAFE SOUND

Continuous exposure to sound pressure levels over 100dB 

may cause permanent hearing loss. High powered auto 

sound systems may produce sound pressure levels well over 

130dB. Use common sense and practice safe sound.

2 Introduction
3 Specifications

4-5 Design Features
6-7 Installation

Contents
Installation Considerations
Mounting Locations
Wiring

8-11 Operation

Basic
Radio
USB/SD Card/CD
Remote Control

11 Troubleshooting
12 Limited Warranty Information

Dear Customer,

Congratulations on your purchase. At Lightning Audio we are 

pleased that you chose our product. 

For maximum performance we recommend you have your new 

Lightning Audio product installed by an Authorized Lightning 

Audio Dealer. Please read your warranty and retain your receipt 

and original carton for possible future use.

Visit our web site for the latest information on all Lightning Audio 

products; www.lightningaudio.com  

or, in the U.S. call 1-888-881-8186 or FAX 1-800-398-3985

Table of Contents

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Summary of Contents for LA-1000

Page 1: ...anual SINGLE DIN RECEIVER S O L O R E C E P T O R D E L E S T R U E N D O LA 1000 955 N Fiesta Blvd Suite 4 Gilbert Arizona 85233 U S A 800 726 8178 www lightningaudio com 020613 1230 58188 01 Printed in China ...

Page 2: ...ses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on y...

Page 3: ...ive Sensitivity 40dB IF Frequency 450KHz RCA Line Out Output 1 2V Max Quantity 1 Pair 1 Subwoofer MMC SD or USB Playback System MP3 WMA Audio System Frequency Characteristics 20Hz 100Hz 5dB 10KHz 20KHz 5dB Signal to Noise 50dB 1KHz Compatibility 2013 Rockford Corporation All Rights Reserved LIGHTNING AUDIO and associated logos where applicable are registered trademarks of Rockford Corporation in t...

Page 4: ...RESET POWER MUTE button OPEN button IR remote sensor VOLUME SELECT button USB input AUX input APS button 1 PLAY PAUSE button 3 REPEAT button 4 RANDOM button 5 10 button 6 10 button SD Card slot REV button FWD button 2 INTRO button MODE button BAND button LED indicator RESET button LA 1000 illus 1 1 ...

Page 5: ...5 Design Features Back FUSE 10A SOCKET A SOCKET B SUBWOOFER line out FR RCA out FL LA 1000 ANTENNA input Wiring harnesses included illus 1 2 ...

Page 6: ...t will be easily accessible for making adjustments If you feel unsure about installing this system yourself have it installed by a qualified Lightning Audio technician Before installation disconnect the battery negative terminal to prevent damage to the unit fire and or possible injury Before beginning any installation follow these simple rules 1 Be sure to carefully read and understand the instru...

Page 7: ...rt Strap Plastic Trim Ring Front Panel Fixed Faceplate Unit Chassis Metal Mounting Sleeve Bend tabs against dashboard with a screwdriver CONNECTOR B CONNECTOR A VIOLET R R Speaker VIOLET BLK R R Speaker GRAY F R Speaker GRAY BLK F R Speaker WHITE F L Speaker WHITE BLK F L Speaker GREEN R L Speaker GREEN BLK R L Speaker BLACK Ground RED 12V to Ignition BLUE Remote Turn On YELLOW Memory 12V Included...

Page 8: ...d waits 4 5 minutes until a PI code is received RETURN L 150 seconds RETURN S 90 seconds MASK DPI MASKALL MASK DPI masks only AF which have a different PI MASK ALL masks the AF which have a different PI and no RDS signal BEEP mode ON mode The beep is generated when any key is pressed OFF mode The beep sound is disabled EQ mode The unit has predefined EQ settings to adjust your levels to compliment...

Page 9: ...hing mode is selected the radio checks the signal strength of AF all the time The interval of checking time of each AFs depends on the signal strength of the current station from a few minutes for strong station to a few seconds for a weak station Every time that a new AF is stronger than the current station it switches over to that frequency for a very short time and the NEW FREQUENCY is displaye...

Page 10: ...press BAND button to enter the folder and play the first track in the folder and press button to play your desired track in the folder Remote Control Load unloading battery of remote control 1 Please remove insulating sheet out of remote control before use Pull out insulating sheet in the direction as per Fig 1 2 When changing battery for remote control first pull the movable block hold in the dir...

Page 11: ...sconnectedoropenconnection in cable Check all connections and repair as necessary Unable to tune stations in seek mode You are in a weak signal area Make sure the tuner LOC mode is off USB Devices USB device cannot be inserted The USB device has been inserted in the wrong direction Reverse the connection direction of the USB device try it again The USB device connector is broken Replace with a new...

Page 12: ...dent misuse abuse improper installation or operation water or moisture excessive heat theft or shipping 2 Any cost or expense related to the removal or reinstallation of product 3 Items previously repaired serviced or modified by an unauthorized service center 4 Any product which has had the serial number defaced altered or removed 5 Subsequent damage to other components 6 Any product purchased ou...

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