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5. GAIN Control

This control matches the input level of your ALC-2 with the output level of your system.

6. CLIP Indicator

This LED indicates when the signal is at its maximum level before distortion occurs.  When the input GAIN
adjustment is set correctly and the source unit is at its maximum volume this LED should flicker orange
intermittently.

7. POWER Indicator

This LED glows blue when the ALC-2 is powered on.

8. REM OUT/REM IN/BATT+/GND Power Terminal

These connections are for remote turn-on, input power and chassis ground.  Use a minimum of 18-gauge
wire for the power (BATT+) and ground (GND) connections. The power (BATT+) should be fused with a
1-amp fuse.

INSTALLATION EXPERIENCE

Installation of PowerBass mobile sound equipment requires detailed knowledge of electronics wiring and 
proper speaker impedance. We strongly recommend installation by an authorized PowerBass dealer. This 
Owner’s Manual only provides general installation and operation instructions. If you have any reservations 
about your installation skills, please contact your local PowerBass dealer for assistance.

PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION

NOTE: The tools listed below may be required for basic installation

An electric drill with bits

Philips head and standard screwdrivers

Wire strippers

Crimping tool

VOM (electronic volt ohm meter)

Heat shrink tubing and heat gun

Soldering iron

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Summary of Contents for ALC-2

Page 1: ...er s Manual Please read through this manual to familiarize yourself with your new signal processor Should your PowerBass AutoSound line output converter ever require service you will need to have the...

Page 2: ...signal is delivered to your amplifier for a more lifelike sound with less noise less distortion and more dynamic range LOC LINE DRIVER This installation manual contains valuable information on how to...

Page 3: ...sfer 13Vrms Output As a line driver the ALC 2 can boost the output voltage of the radio head unit up to 13 volts before delivering it to the amplifier inputs Compact Size Thanks to the extensive use o...

Page 4: ...ifier 3 INPUT Switch This switch is used to select the input of the ALC 2 There are two possible inputs The RCA position selects the low level RCA input 0 6V and the Speaker position selects the high...

Page 5: ...ATT and ground GND connections The power BATT should be fused with a 1 amp fuse INSTALLATION EXPERIENCE Installation of PowerBass mobile sound equipment requires detailed knowledge of electronics wiri...

Page 6: ...and do not let the unit hang by the wiring Doing so may cause the wiring plugs to become loose and even disconnected over time due to road vibrations which will cause the Line Output Converter to stop...

Page 7: ...n The Remote In on the ALC 2 can be activated one of two ways by traditional hard wiring or using the built in auto sensing circuitry The auto sensing circuitry is triggered by the voltage from the Hi...

Page 8: ...same gauge of wire as you did for the positive connection instead this time preferably using wire with a black jacket Strip the jacket and prepare the other end of the ground wire the same way you did...

Page 9: ...9 SPEAKER OUTPUT CONFIGURATIONS 1 High Level Speaker Input from Factory Radio 2 Low Level RCA Input from Aftermarket Radio...

Page 10: ...3 High Level Speaker Input from Factory Radio 4 Low Level RCA Input from Portable Source Device...

Page 11: ...s discretion and will not be liable for incidental or consequential damages PowerBass will not warranty this product under the following situations Electronics received with apparent rust or corrosion...

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