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PS-AWB101T

PS-AWB121T

AMPLIFIED THIN SUBWOOFER AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

Application & Enclosure Guide

Please read through this manual to familiarize yourself with your new subwoofer. Should your PowerBass

Autosound Subwoofer System ever require service, you will need to have the original dated receipt.

Summary of Contents for PS-AWB101T

Page 1: ...AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM Application Enclosure Guide Please read through this manual to familiarize yourself with your new subwoofer Should your PowerBass Autosound Subwoofer System ever require service you will need to have the original dated receipt ...

Page 2: ...stment For maximum performance we recommend that you have your new PowerBass Auto sound product installed by an Authorized PowerBass Autosound Dealer To learn more about PowerBass please visit us on the World Wide Web at http www powerbassusa com Warning Continuous exposure to sound pressure levels in excess of 100 dB can cause permanent hearing loss PowerBass Autosound Speakers are capable of pro...

Page 3: ... of cable it can reach your dash even when the bass enclosure is mounted in the trunk Injection Molded Cone with Rubber Surround A thermoplastic polymer cone was selected to help resist moisture and other elements while the rubber surround offers more excursion as well as protection against deterioration than other materials KSV High Temperature Voice Coil These specially designed resin coated hig...

Page 4: ...lation of PowerBass Autosound Speakers requires experience with a variety of mechanical and electrical procedures This manual only provides general installation and operating instructions If you have any reservations about your installation skills or lack the proper tools please contact your local PowerBass Autosound dealer for assistance IMPORTANT This amplified subwoofer system is designed for o...

Page 5: ...e made the final step should be to secure the enclosure using the mounting brackets provided so it remains securely in place WARNING Make sure where ever you choose to place the enclosure it s a dry location on a solid surface Take care that none of the mounting screws will pierce any wiring harnesses brake or fuel lines the vehicles fuel tank spare tire or any other parts of the vehicle Some or a...

Page 6: ...ce the desired bass output Use the two mounting brackets provided and secure them to the enclosure as shown in the drawing above In some cases where there is no flat or even mounting area it may be necessary to use a wooden board to fasten the enclosure to and properly secure the mounting brackets PS AWB121T PS AWB101T 3 75 95mm 3 5 89mm 30 3 770mm 21 5 546mm 5 75 146mm 6 75 171mm 14 356mm 13 330m...

Page 7: ...to the speaker leads directly from a factory radio without the use of a low level convertor Be sure to observe the correct speaker polarity Do not use if you are using the LOW INPUT from the RCA jacks 3 REMOTE LEVEL RJ45 Jack This is the connector port for the PS AWB Remote Level control Now the amplifiers secondary gain circuit can be adjusted from the driver s seat 4 AUTO TURN ON HIGH LEVEL INPU...

Page 8: ...Bass AutoSound amplifiers utilize common automotive ATC type fuses For continued protection in the event that a fuse blows replace the fuse only with the same value PS AWB110T uses a 15A fuse PS AWB112T uses a 20A CAUTION These power fuses on the amplifier chassis are for protecting the amp against over current situation To protect the vehicles electrical system an additional fuse should be used w...

Page 9: ...r the circuit breaker off until the other cable connections are made It is highly recommended that the cable end connecting to the amplifier is terminated with a spade or ring terminal IMPORTANT You MUST install a fuse holder with an appropriate fuse in line with the power cable no further than 18 inches from the battery REM Run 18ga wire not included to the radio power antenna lead or remote outp...

Page 10: ...follow the corresponding wiring diagrams on the following pages NOTE Never use BOTH High and Low Level inputs at the same time You must select one or the other High Level Input Connections fig 4 For radios with only speaker outputs including most Factory source units Using the 4 pin Molex style wiring harness provided splice directly into the radio s speaker outputs Do not break the connection wit...

Page 11: ...Fig 4 High Level Connections NOTE Use 8ga power ground wire for BATT and GND connections 11 L R Remote Turn On to Power Antenna CHASSIS GROUND 12V Battery GROUND Fuse Within 18 of battery ...

Page 12: ...eds Always use high quality RCA audio cables not supplied for signal connections those with multiple layers of shielding or a twisted pair variety for better noise rejection Be extra careful when routing your RCA audio interconnect cables Car environments are notorious for poorly insulated wires This means that hiss engine noise and fan noise can be easily picked up through RCA cables if run incor...

Page 13: ...Fig 5 Low Level Connections 13 NOTE Use 8ga power ground wire for BATT and GND connections ...

Page 14: ...just the volume to 2 3 maximum and set the BASS and TREBLE on the radio source to zero or flat 4 Turn the GAIN control clockwise until the sound just begins to distort then back off slightly to cut distortion and operate at optimum gain Remember the GAIN control is not a volume control Ignoring these four steps above may leave you with a damaged woofer and or damaged amplifier LPF Low Pass Filter ...

Page 15: ...ovide you with more powerful sound quality and it allows you to increase the Bass up to 12dB Keep in mind that more is not always better Adjusting the control to the MAX 12dB position will stress the amplifier and the woofer which could result in damage Fig 9 NOTE Although this adjustment sequence will in most cases provide the best tuning results the actual process may include several readjustmen...

Page 16: ...the remote bass level controller when the amplifier is on Break In Period To get the most from your woofer we recommend a break in period of at least 40 hours typically 2 weeks at no more than 1 3 of maximum volume During this time the cone and spider assembly will gradually break in resulting in greater performance and more listening enjoyment Fig 10 Connection with RJ45 Jack Product Disposal Cer...

Page 17: ...hen the vehicle is running 3 Amp plays at very low volume Thermal protection is engaged Check for proper im pedance at speaker terminals Also check for adequate air flow around the amplifier Voltage protection engaged Voltage to the amp is not within the 10 16 VDC operating range Have the bat tery charging system inspected Short circuit protection is engaged Check for speaker wires shorted to each...

Page 18: ...and most importantly without affecting your sensitive hearing Sound can be deceiving Over time your hearing comfort level adapts to higher volumes of sound So what sounds normal can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts PowerBass and the CEA want you to listening for a lifetime WARRANTY NOTES Should a wa...

Page 19: ...ce coil damage due to amplifier clipping or distortion Product that has not been installed according to this owners manual Any implied warranties including warranties of fitness for use and merchantability are limited in duration to the period of the express warranty set forth above Some states do not allow limitations on the length of an implied warranty so this limitation may not apply No person...

Page 20: ...PowerBass Autosound A division of PowerBass USA Inc 2133 S Green Privado Ontario CA 91761 Tel 909 923 3868 Fax 909 923 8048 www powerbassusa com ...

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