PowerBass RTA-110 Application Manual Download Page 3

POWERBASS AMPLIFIED BASS SYSTEM FEATURES

Built-in High Powered Amplifier:  

Contains a high power Class A/B monaural amplifier 

complete with chassis mounted adjustable Gain, Low Pass Filter and Bass Eq controls for sonic 
integration into most existing factory or aftermarket car stereo systems and engineered perfectly 
to power the subwoofer.

Heavy-duty Box Design:

 This enclosure is constructed from non-resonant 5/8” panels that 

have been glued, braced and sealed.  Each box is finished in a stylish two tone RFG aviation 
grade vinyl covering.

Bass Reflex Single Port System: 

 Utilizing a Bass Reflex design offers increased  efficiency 

of low frequencies.  To accomplish this, a flared Venturi port tube is used for exact tuning and 
virtually no port noise (breathing) resulting in tight bass.

Remote Subwoofer Level Control:

 This wired remote  functions as a Bass Level control and 

can provide 0-12dB of gain at 45Hz.   The remote will not increase the output  beyond the GAIN 
setting on the amplifier.  Supplied with 18ft of cable it can reach your dash even when the bass 
enclosure is mounted in the trunk.
 

Polypropylene 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 high temperature 

Kapton® voice coils measure a full 2-inches in diameter to ensure high power handling  and 
precise linear excursion while maximizing thermal heat dissipation.

Additional Features:

  Vinyl enclosure, professional mounting hardware and wiring harness 

adds further value to your investment.

Kapton® is a registered trademark of  E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company

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Summary of Contents for RTA-110

Page 1: ...ication Guide Please read through this manual to familiarize yourself with your new speakers Should your PowerBass Autosound speaker system ever require service you will need to have the original date...

Page 2: ...from this great SPEAKER investment For maximum performance we recommend that you have your new PowerBass Autosound product installed by an Authorized PowerBass Autosound Dealer To learn more about Po...

Page 3: ...te Subwoofer Level Control This wired remote functions as a Bass Level control and can provide 0 12dB of gain at 45Hz The remote will not increase the output beyond the GAIN setting on the amplifier S...

Page 4: ...und 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 you...

Page 5: ...l step should be to secure the enclosure using the mount ing 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 s...

Page 6: ...en mounting in a trunk try to make sure the enclosure is positioned in a manner that packages and luggage will not slide and hit the enclosure or the woofer In some cases where there is no flat or eve...

Page 7: ...4Vrms 2 PHASE Switch This switch will reverse the phase of the speaker output without having to touch any wiring 0 is normal 180 reverses the output Select whichever setting provides the most bass 3...

Page 8: ...uency and has an adjustable crossover point from 50Hz to 200Hz A setting of 50Hz will produce only the low frequencies deep bass A max setting of 200Hz will allow the amplifier to produce a more punch...

Page 9: ...e 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...

Page 10: ...ollow 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 ra...

Page 11: ...Fig 4 High Level Connections NOTE Use 8ga power ground wire for BATT and GND connections 11...

Page 12: ...ds 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 routi...

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

Page 14: ...ust 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 dis...

Page 15: ...vide 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 a...

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...

Page 17: ...en 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 pr...

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 a...

Page 19: ...ge or exposure to excessive heat Abuse such as holes in the cone surround or ripped spider Voice coil damage due to amplifier clipping or distortion Product that has not been installed according to th...

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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