Alphasonik PBD100E Owner's Manual

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ALPHASONIK

Owner's Manual

BASS DRIVER

PBD100E

ALPHASONIK WAS FOUNDED IN 1976 WITH ONE MISSION, TO
BRING STATE OF THE ART PERFORMANCE TO THE CAR AUDIO
ENTHUSIAST.

In those early years we pioneered such ground-breaking technologies
as amplier fan cooling and high voltage signal transfer which remain a
benchmark in high-end audio.

Today, the new Alphasonik is committed to pushing the envelope with
regard to technology, quality and value. Our electronics feature audio­phile parts and circuit topology designed to let the full musical experience
come through, loud and clear. Our loudspeakers employ the latest high
technology materials and processes such as carbon reinforced woven
glass and titanium vapor deposition to deliver your music with tremen­dous impact, dynamics and resolution.

We stand behind our quality with one of the best warranties in consumer
electronics. Compare Alphasonik car audio products against anything
competition has to offer. We’re condent you will come to one conclu­sion...

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Features and Specications..................................................4 - 8

Troubleshooting..........................................................................9

Disclaimer..................................................................................10

Warranty..............................................................................11 - 12

Notes...................................................................................13 - 14

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Thank you for purchasing this Alphasonik product. Alpha­sonik products are specically engineered and designed for the mobile
audio environment. This manual contains important information about
installation, set-up procedures and integrating your new Alphasonik
product into your vehicle. With proper care and installation, your new
product will provide you with many years of high performance listening
enjoyment. We recommend having an Authorized Alphasonik Dealer
install your new product for optimal performance and to take advantage

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of our warranty program. Before installing your new product, please
read through the manual to fully understand the application.

Before making any electrical connections, make sure that
you disconnect the battery’s ground cable to prevent the possibility of
short circuits or damage to your electronic equipment. If your vehicle’s
stereo (head unit) comes with an Anti-theft code, DO NOT disconnect
the battery. If you have the access code for the stereo (head unit),
please refer to the vehicle’s owner’s manual.

CAUTION: Prolonged listening at extremely high levels may result in

hearing loss. Even though your car audio system with your new Digital

Bass Driver sounds better than anything you’ve ever heard, exercise

caution to prevent hearing damage.

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FEATURES

SPECIFICATIONS

Bass Driver: The PBD100E contains a Bass Driver circuit that accu­rately recreates and injects Low frequency information back into the
signal path. What that means in everyday terms is that the PBD100E
will give more bass impact to your best compact discs or even your old
tapes.

Bass Equalization Circuit: The PBD100E comes with a Dash Mount­able Remote Control that allows you to enjoy the effects of the
PBD100E without having to leave the drivers seat. The Dash Mount
Control has a LED indicator, this LED will glow brighter as you add
more bass or dimmer when you decrease it.

Bass Maximizer Indicator: Not only does the PBD100E provide good
music to your ears, but it also gives you some visual enjoyment as
well. On the Chassis of the PBD100E, there are three LED indicators
that ashes when the bass maximization circuit is activated.

Maximum Input Level 15V rms
Maximum Output Level 13.5V peak
Frequency Response 10Hz - 100kHz, +/-1dB
Total Harmonic Distortion 0.003%
Signal to Noise Ratio -13dB
Balanced Input Noise Rejection >60dB
Input Impedance 10 kohms
Output Impedance 150 ohms
Power Supply High headroom PWM
Power Draw 150mA
Recommended Fuse Rating 1 Amp

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