Audiovox RB-3600 User Manual

Audiovox Specialized Applications, LLC

Theater Sound System

RB-3600

RB-3600 features:

• TV input

• Dual 18-watt amplifiers deliver the highest fidelity audio for your mobile video system

• Uses existing dash-radio speaker systems, no extra speakers to purchase

• Separate bass and treble controls to custom tailor the sound

• Loudness switch

• Control panel

• Switches speakers between radio or RB-3600

• Gain control to match audio levels between radio, TV and RB-3600

• Easier installation, no need to get inside the dashboard

• Transformer isolated TV input reduces ground induced hum

• Automotive grade locking connectors

• Illuminated control panel

• External automotive-type 5-ampere fuse

• Interface harnesses for some vehicles are available from Audiovox Specialized

Applications, LLC. These simply plug into the OEM speaker harness. No cutting/splicing
is necessary.

Control Panel Amplifier/Equalizer Module

Theater Sound System

RB-3600 INSTALLATION MANUAL

IMPORTANT:

The Audiovox RB3600 Theater Sound System has been carefully designed to provide years of
trouble-free operation. Please read this manual carefully. This manual contains instructions
to simplify installation and operation. This unique audio product recreates the theater sound
experience inside a van or RV. It is a cost effective solution to poor TV-audio. The RB3600
uses the existing stock vehicle speakers for easier installation--no separate video speakers
are required. Installation does not require getting behind the dashboard. The RB3600 ties
into the existing vehicle sound harness and with a bypass switch it directs the speakers to
either the dash radio or the audio/video system. The optional wall-mount control panel has
bass and treble equalizer controls as well as a loudness switch to tailor the sound to the
desired level. If the control panel is not wanted then a trigger switch is required to toggle
between the radio and the RB3600 Theater Sound System. The RB3600 has two 18-watt
power amplifiers that deliver solid, theater quality sound with full fidelity. An isolation
transformer is provided to connect between the VCP audio output and the TV audio input.
This transformer reduces ground induced hum and makes the listening experience more
enjoyable.

CONTENTS OF 1 COMPLETE SYSTEM:

1 - Amplifier/Equalizer module
1 - Control panel with bass, treble and loudness controls and TV/radio switch
1 - 6 meter cable (10-pin)
1 - 1 meter cable (8-pin)
1 - 1 meter cable (4-pin)
1 - Isolation transformer
1 - Operation/Installation manual
1 - Optional OEM interface harness available from Audiovox Specialized Applications, LLC

BEFORE INSTALLATION:

1. This system operates from 10 to 16 volts DC, negative ground.

2. Please install this system according to the instructions in this manual.

3. Do not disassemble the amplifier module or control panel.

4. Connect the system to an ignition switched power source. Connection to the battery will
reduce battery life.

5. Interface harnesses for some vehicles are available from Audiovox Specialized

Applications, LLC. These simply plug into the OEM speaker harness. No
cutting/splicing is necessary.

Theater Sound System

INSTALLATION AND WIRING INSTRUCTIONS

AMPLIFIER MODULE

Mount the amplifier module in a location that is conveniently accessible to the rear speaker
wiring harness. It is these wires the RB-3600 interrupts. It is not necessary to mount the
amplifier module close to the television. Connect one end of the 10-pin cable assembly to the
amplifier module.

Cut the wires to the rear radio speakers. Connect the rear speaker(s) as follows:
Left rear speaker(s) + : white wire on 4-pin connector
Left rear speaker(s) - : violet wire on 4-pin connector
Right rear speaker(s) + : blue wire on 4-pin connector
Right rear speaker(s) - : green wire on 4-pin connector

The optional interface harness, that is available for some vehicles, will simply plug into the
OEM speaker harness. No cutting/splicing is necessary.

Connect the dash radio rear amplifier outputs as follows:
Left rear amplifier + : gray/white wire on 8-pin connector
Left rear amplifier - : gray wire on 8-pin connector
Right rear amplifier + : brown/white wire on 8-pin connector
Right rear amplifier - : brown wire on 8-pin connector

Connect 12 volt power to the RB-3600 as follows:
+12 volt power : red wire on 8-pin connector
Ground : black wire on 8-pin connector

Connect the Audiovox television external speaker output to the RB-3600 as follows:
External speaker output + : pink blue wire on 8-pin connector
External speaker output - : black/white blue wire on 8-pin connector

Unplug the audio output of the VCP. Connect the isolation transformer as follows:
Isolation transformer male RCA : to VCP audio output
Isolation transformer female RCA: to RCA cable that was plugged into the VCP

Theater Sound System