Power Amplifier
Instruction Manual
To ensure maximum performance and safety,please follow this manual. Please retain themanual for future reference after installation
STEREO 2STEREO 4
BASS 1
Page 1: ...Power Amplifier Instruction Manual To ensure maximum performance and safety please follow this manual Please retain the manual for future reference after installation STEREO 2 STEREO 4 BASS 1 ...
Page 2: ...much as we enjoyed creating it VIBE R D Division OWNERS MANUAL Model BLACKBOX STEREO 2 STEREO 4 BASS 1 Mounting Guidelines Your VIBE amplifier is designed with a swift installation routine in mind Please mount the amplifier in a dry location on a solid surface NEVER mount the amplifier upside down this will cause the amplifier to over heat and will eventually damage the amplifier Before fixing the...
Page 3: ... to the previously installed power cables if possible to avoid the cable picking up interferance Power Cable At least an 8 gauge cable should be used for both the power and the ground connections to the amplifier The power cable should be taken directly from the battery Rubber grommets should be used when passing through any bulkheads to prevent the cable from becoming chaffed or cut It is vital t...
Page 4: ...asy addition of another amplifier 3 Gain Control Used to match the input signal of the source to the amplifier See the setup section for more details 4 Bass Boost Switch To provide up to an extra 24 dB of bass boost at 45 Hz Use this boost to Increase bass output from the amplifier 5 Low Pass Crossover Control The control is used to select the low pass filter frequency The frequency ranges are fro...
Page 5: ...ll illuminate When the amplifier is in protection mode the red LED will illuminate 10 Power Connections Power connections See Connections section for details on correct connections 11 Fuses Please ensure the following fuse rating is used when replacing fuses 15 amp x 2 12 Speaker Terminal Output For connection to the speakers See Application section for wiring examples Applications BlackBox Stereo...
Page 6: ...t Negative Green Rear Speakers Left Positive Orange Right Positive Yellow Left Negative Grey Left Negative White 3 Front Gain Control Used to match the input signal of the source to the amplifier See the setup section for more details 4 Front Crossover Control The switch is used to select between low pass high pass filter or no filter at all on the front channels The frequency ranges on the low pa...
Page 7: ...Rear Gain Remote Input Jack Use to plug in the remote bass controller BBR09 optional see website for details www vibeaudio co uk 10 Indicator LEDs When the amplifier is operating correctly the green LED will illuminate When the amplifier is in protection mode the red LED will illuminate 11 Power Connections Power connections See Connections section for details on correct connections 12 Fuses Pleas...
Page 8: ... other speakers in the vehicle For best results flick between the two settings to determine the best results 5 Subsonic Filter Control This is used to filter out unwanted amplifier output to the subwoofer Effectively this will filter out all the frequencies up to the crossover point set with the control The range is from 15 Hz to 50 Hz Frequencies of 80 Hz and below cause the subwoofer to work har...
Page 9: ...er is in protection mode the LED will show as red 10 Fuses Please ensure the following fuse rating is used when replacing fuses 35 amp x 4 11 Speaker Terminal Output For connection to the speakers See Application section for wiring examples 12 Power Connections Power connections See Connections section for details on correct connections Applications BlackBox Stereo 4 ...
Page 10: ... about 60 120 For a pair of full range speakers it is recommended that the crossover is set to Flat The two frequency controls will then have no effect on the amplifiers output and the speaker will receive a full range signal However using the high pass crossovers will allow more control of your speakers By removing the bass low frequencies the speakers can perform at higher volumes with less dist...
Page 11: ...r not starting Remove the speaker wires and reset the amplifier If the Protection LED still comes on then the amplifier is faulty This damage may have been caused by either failure to follow these setup guidelines or abuse Amplifier Gets Very Hot Check the minimum speaker impedance for the amplifier is correct Check for shorts on all speakers wires ie no speaker wires should be joined together and...
Page 12: ...ight 348mm x 224mm x 57 mm BlackBox stereo 4 4 x 100 WRMS 4 x 125 WRMS 2 x 250 WRMS 2 Ohm stereo 4 Ohm bridged 0 1 0 1 5Hz 43 KHz 250 mV 5V 15K 88 dB 57 dB 30 Hz 300 Hz 0 dB 24 Db 50 Hz 1KHz 30A x 2 448mm x 224mm x 57 mm Specification BlackBox bass 1 RMS power 13 8 vDC Power 4 ohms 1 x 650 WRMS Power 2 Ohms 1 x 1000 WRMS Power 1 Ohm 1 x 1250 WRMS Minimum speaker impedance 1 ohm THD Distortion 0 8 ...
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Page 14: ...ISTENING TO MUSIC AT HIGH VOLUMES THROUGH EQUIPMENT YOU HAVE PURCHASED USE OF ANY VIBE EQUIPMENT CONSTITUTES AGREEMENT TO THIS DISCLAIMER Except as specifically stated in this manual to the fullest extent permitted at law neither VIBE nor any of its affiliates directors employees or other representatives will be liable for damages arising out of or in connection with the use of this manual or the ...
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Page 16: ...s kit for all VIBE BASS monoblock amplifiers new current and old models Model Bass Kit Bass specific amplifier wiring kit STEREO SYSTEM KIT The VIBE 1500 watt STEREO KIT is specifically designed to gain maximum output from high power full range systems Combining the best full range cables from the VIBE CriticalLink range Contents of this Kit FLATLINES 8AWG PWR Power and Ground cable VIBE FLATSTERE...
