Bazooka CS8A, EL8A, TA850 Installation Manual

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SOUTHERN AUDIO SERVICES, INC.

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BATON ROUGE, LA 70819

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For: CS8A, EL8A, TA850

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Dear Friend,

Thank you for selecting Bazooka

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subwoofer speaker systems for your
car stereo system. Today, the Bazooka represents Bazooka Mobile
Audio’s continued commitment to efficiency and design. An innovative
manufacturing process developed by SAS for the Bazooka provides
consumers with state-of-the-art speaker system design. At SAS, we take
pride in manufacturing the most revolutionary bass speaker systems ever
created, featuring our patented Bass Tubes

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enclosure design, and we

hope you will take pride in owning them.

Several years ago, we realized that efficiency was the wave of the
future in autosound, so we made a commitment to design, manufac­ture, and deliver the most efficient speaker systems possible.

Today we market our patented speaker systems worldwide and the
high quality of the Bazooka brand is well respected by consumers and
dealers of all nationalities.

When properly installed, Bazooka subwoofer speaker systems will
give you years of clean uninterrupted sound reproduction. Therefore,
I urge you to take a few minutes of your time to review this instruc­tion booklet. It was designed to give you a better understanding of
our products and to explain how to apply them properly.

Thank you again for choosing Bazooka. Our early commitment to
quality has made them the product of choice, and I am sure you will
agree that you have made the right one! Enjoy!

Sincerely,

JON C. JORDAN
President
SAS/BAZOOKA

CONGRATULATIONS

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CONTENTS

System Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg 3

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg 3

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg 4

Mounting The Bazooka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg 5, 6, 7, 8

Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg 9

Power Wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg 10

Ground Wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg 11

Remote Turn On Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg 11,12

Input Signal Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg 13,14

Setting The Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg 14

Practice Safe Listening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg 15

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg 16,17,18

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If you have any questions contact the SAS

Technical Support Department at:

Phone - [phone] • Fax - [phone]

In Canada: [phone]

Email - [e-mail] • Website - www.bazooka.com

14763 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA. 70819

8” SUBWOOFER

PATENTED BASS TUBES®ENCLOSURE WITH BASS REFLEX/DUCTED PORT ALIGNMENT*

HIGH EFFICIENCY OUTPUT

OPTIMIZED FOR SPACE EFFICIENCY

DESIGNED FOR CORNER LOADING

MOISTURE RESISTANT ENCLOSURE

BUILT IN 50 WATT MAX AMPLIFIER POWER

18dB ELECTRONIC CROSSOVER FIXED @ 85 Hz.

NOISE REJECTING BALANCED INPUT CIRCUITRY

INPUTS ARE SUMMED MONO INTERNALLY

SELECTABLE AUTOMATIC TURN ON FEATURE

12dB PER OCTAVE SUBSONIC FILTER @ 35 Hz.

* The efficiency levels of all Bazooka subwoofer speaker systems are measured in the typical
environment: In the low bass region with one watt of power.

SYSTEM FEATURES

SPECIFICATIONS

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*BAZOOKA®subwoofer speaker systems exclusively incorporate the revolutionary Bass Tubes

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patented subwoofer enclosure design available only from SAS.

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INSTALLATION

Figure 1

Figure 2

Figure 3

TA850

Woofer Size 8

Voice Coil Size 1 high power /high temp

Magnet Size 15 oz.

Frequency response 39-85 hz.

Efficiency 105 dB*

Dimensions 18.125x8.5x10

Weight 15.5 lbs.

Impedance 2 ohms

BASS TUBES® enclosure - patented Bass Reflex/ducted port alignment

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Please take time to read through this manual and
plan out your installation before you begin!

Locate an area in the rear of the vehicle where you would like to place
the Bazooka speaker system. The location you have selected must meet
the following requirements in order for the Bazooka to be properly
installed in the vehicle:

Be sure that your application meets all of these require-

ments before you continue the installation procedure!

INSTALLATION

1) The woofer (grill end) should
be facing into a corner. (See fig­ures 1, 2 and 3)

2) Ideally, there should be 2 to 4
inches between the woofer and
the corner it is pointing into.

3) The mounting area should be
carefully checked to be sure that
the mounting screws will not
damage the gas tank, electrical
wiring, fuel lines, or the spare
tire during the mounting of the
strap bases.

4) The strap mounting bases
should be screwed securely to a
rigid surface that is part of, or
anchored to, the structure of the
vehicle.

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1. With the top side
of the buckle facing
up (see figure 4), lace
the strap through the
mounting base as
illustrated in figure 5.

2. After the strap is
completely laced
through the mount­ing base, make a
loop with the strap,
where it runs across
the middle of the
base as illustrated in
figure 6. This loop
is necessary to
access the two
mounting holes in
the base.

MOUNTING THE BAZOOKA

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Logo
should
face up

Figure 4

Figure 5

Figure 6

3. Place each
mounting base
under the Bazooka
so that the apex at
the bottom of the
tube sits inside the
mounting base as
in figure7.

4. Move the bases
so that they are
spaced approxi­mately 3” from
each end of the
enclosure as illus­trated in figure 8.

5. Remove the
Bazooka without
moving the mount­ing bases and set it
aside.

6. Screw each
mounting base
securely in place
with screws provid­ed as illustrated in
figure 6.

MOUNTING THE BAZOOKA

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MOUNTING THE BAZOOKA

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7. Adjust buckle end
of strap so that it
extends out of the
mounting base 22”
(see figure 9) the
proper length for
the model size of
Bazooka you are
installing.

8. Remove any slack
in the strap by feed­ing it out of the
mounting base on
the loose end of the
strap opposite the
buckle.

9. Place Bazooka on
the mounting bases
and fasten the buck­les as illustrated in
figure 10. The strap
should loop through
the buckle and be
tightened securely
by holding the strap
in place with one
hand and pulling
the loose end away
from the buckle, but
against the cabinet.

Technical Note

Due to the jarring and shifting that can occur in a vehicle, the mount­ing straps may stretch or loosen. We recommend that you check the
straps regularly to assure that your Bazooka is mounted securely in
place.

22”

Figure 7

Figure 9

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Figure 10

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WIRING DIAGRAM

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When using high level inputs, take the time after you make all wiring
connections to run through the AM I IN PHASE procedure of this
manual to confirm that your inputs are in correct electrical phase and
the proper bass response is being produced.

DO NOT substitute the 7.5 amp fuse included with the Amplified
Bazooka with anything other than the same fast blow current rated
fuse. Substitution or deletion will void the product's warranty and may
cause damage to your car or the amplifier.

The 16 gauge red wire on the 14-pin Molex Mini-fit Jr. connector
is the 12 Volt positive power wire. It must be fused and connected
directly to the positive terminal of the battery to provide a power
source with a low voltage drop and low noise. Do not make the
power connection at the fuse block or any point other than the
battery. Improper power sources can reduce output and cause dis­tortion.

The fuse holder should be connected to the battery's positive termi­nal. The fuse is designed to prevent fire or damage to your car,
should the battery wire short to ground. Wait to insert the fuse into
its holder until all wire connections have been made.

If it is necessary to lengthen the battery wire, add the required
length between the amplifier and the fuse holder, not the fuse
holder and the battery. Use 16 gauge or larger to extend the bat­tery wire. It is best to use as short a wire as possible.

Be sure you DO NOT run the power wire next to the input cables of
the amplifier, this will induce noise.

Avoid running the power wire near the radio's antenna or power
leads, or near sensitive equipment or harnesses. The power wire car­ries substantial currents and could induce noise.

POWER WIRE

CAUTION

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LEVEL

16 GAUGE

BLACK CHASS

GROUND

16 GAUGE RED

BATTERY (12v+)

RCA

ORANGE
REMOTE

QUICK

DISCONNECT

YELLOW ON/OFF

JUMPER LOOP

GRAY

HI-LEV

INPUT (+)

GRAY/TRACE

HI-LEV

INPUT (-)

GN/TRACE

HI-LEV

INPUT (-)

GREEN

HI-LEV

INPUT (+)

PHONO PLUGS

Right & Left Low

Level Inputs

NOTE: REMOVE AUTO TURN-ON LOOP TO USE ORANGE
REMOTE WIRE FOR NORMAL REMOTE TURN-ON

Option Two:

If the source does not have an Auto-Antenna lead (or if the Auto­Antenna goes down during tape operation),you can connect the
Amplified Bazookas' Remote Turn On Wire to an accessory or igni­tion point at the vehicle fuse block. In this configuration, the
Amplified Bazooka will be on whenever the ignition is on. This
method may allow noise or turn-on-and-off transients to become
amplified when the source unit is not in use. When you are using
this Option, the Quick Disconnect YELLOW On/Off Jumper Loop
MUST be disconnected from the wiring harness.

Option Three:

The Amplified Bazooka has a built -in Auto Turn-On Feature. If
you choose to use this feature, the Amplified Bazooka will turn on
automatically whenever there is music present at the inputs (high
level or low level input). Please take notice of the Quick Disconnect
Yellow On/Off Jumper Loop located on the Amplified Bazooka
wiring harness. SAS ships the Amplified Bazooka with this Jumper
Loop plugged into the wiring harness. When the JUMPER LOOP
plugged in, the Auto Turn-On Option is in the ON position and the
Amplified Bazooka will turn on automatically when it senses any
music at the inputs. The ORANGE wire should not be connected
to anything if this feature is being used. Be sure to insulate the
end of the ORANGE wire so that it will not short to ground, as this
may damage the Amplified Bazooka.

TURN ON OPTIONS CONT.

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The 16 gauge black wire on the 14-pin Molex Mini-fit Jr. connector is
the negative ground wire. It must be connected directly to the vehi­cle chassis near the amplifier. We do not recommend extending the
ground wire in any installation, as this can cause unwanted ground
loops.

The ground point in the car should be a piece of chassis metal that is
part of or welded to the main body of the vehicle. Painted surfaces
should be scraped or sanded clean to expose the bare metal before
the ground lug is bolted down. (Cover the bare metal area with paint
or grease after you finish mounting the ground wire to prevent rust.)

GROUND WIRE

REMOTE TURN ON OPTIONS

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The ORANGE wire on the Amplified Bazookas' 14-pin Molex Mini-fit
Jr. connector is the Remote Turn On Wire. You have several options
in connecting the Remote Turn On Wire. These options are listed in
the order of preference recommended by SAS. Select the option best
suited for your application.

Option One:

For the most versatility the Remote Turn On Wire should be connect­ed to the source unit's "Accessory", "Auto-Antenna" or "Remote"
lead -- any of which will supply 12 Volts positive when the source is
turned on. When you are using this configuration, the Quick
Disconnect YELLOW On/Off Jumper Loop MUST be disconnected
from the wiring harness.

Should I Use High or Low Level Inputs?

If the source unit has only speaker outputs, use the high-level inputs of
the Amplified Bazooka. If the source unit has both high and low level
outputs, we recommend using the high level inputs over the low level
inputs, due to the configuration of the Amplified Bazooka's balanced
input circuit. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE WIRING IN A FACTORY STEREO
MAY NOT BE ELECTRICALLY IN PHASE EVEN WHEN YOU HAVE MADE
THE PROPER CONNECTIONS. Take the time after you make your wire
connections to run through the quick phase check procedure in the AM
I IN PHASE? Section of this manual. NEVER USE BOTH high and low­level inputs at the same time!

High-Level Inputs:

If the source unit has both front and rear speaker outputs, use only one set
of speaker outputs for the high-level input of the Amplified Bazooka.
Connect the GREEN wire from the 14-pin Molex plug of the Amplified
Bazooka to the source units left (+) positive speaker output. Connect the
GREEN W/BLACK stripe wire of the plug to the source units left (-) negative
speaker output. Connect the GRAY wire of the plug to the source units right
(+) positive speaker output. Connect the GRAY W/BLACK stripe wire of the
plug to the source units right (-) negative speaker output.

INPUT SIGNAL CONNECTIONS

PHASE ALERT

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Am I In Phase?

If your inputs are out of phase and you turn the balance control of
your radio all the way to one side, right or left, the bass output from
the Bazooka will increase. When you bring the balance control back
to the center position the bass level will drop. This confirms that one
of your input channels is wired out of phase with the other. To correct

When one of the Amplified Bazooka's High-level Input channels is out
of phase electrically with the other High-level Input channel, your
Bazooka will sound as if it has little or no output and any output that
is produced may sound distorted. If you suspect that your Bazooka is
out of phase, use the AM I IN PHASE procedure to diagnose and cor­rect the Bazookas' output, and proper bass response will be produced.

this situation, simply reverse the connections on ONE of the two input
channels. When the wiring is in correct electrical phase, the level of
bass output will be greatest when the balance control of the radio is
set to the center position.

LOW-LEVEL INPUT:

If your source unit only has low-level RCA phono jack output, use only
the low-level inputs of the Amplified Bazooka.

Connect the low-level RCA phono jack inputs of the Amplified Bazooka to
the source with a shielded RCA patch cord. To avoid possible noise prob­lems, be sure to run the patch cord away from all power wires and facto­ry wire harnesses.

When using the low-level inputs DO NOT make any connections to
the Green and Gray high-level input wires of the Amplified Bazooka
and make sure these wires are insulated to avoid the possibility of a
short circuit.

SIGNAL CONNECTIONS CONT.

SETTING THE LEVEL

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To set the level of the Amplified Bazooka, start with the control all the
way to the left. The bass should be off or very low at this point. Turn
up the head unit until the sound from the existing speakers starts to
clip or distort. This should be the max volume point of the system. Now
bring up the level of the Amplified Bazooka so that the bass volume
blends well with the other speakers in the system. This should be the
proper setting for the level control.

LIMITED WARRANTY (UNITED STATES)

Southern Audio Services, Inc., warrants all products to be free from defects

in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase;

In the event the product is not as warranted, SAS sole obligation shall
be to repair or replace the defective product at SAS option: SAS limits
its obligation under any implied warranties under state laws to a period
not to exceed the limited warranty period. SAS and its authorized
BAZOOKA

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dealers specifically disclaim liability for any incidental or
consequential damages. Some states to not allow limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts, and some states do not allow the exclusion
or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitation or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you may have other rights, which vary from
state to state.

What is covered:

This warranty covers all defects in materials or workmanship (parts and labor) in
the product.

What is not covered:

This warranty does not cover the following:

1. Damages occurring during shipment of the product to SAS for repair (claims

must be presented to the carrier).

2. Damages caused by accident, abuse, negligence, misuse or improper operation

or installation.

3. Damages caused by an act of God, including without limitation, fire, flood,

storms, or other acts of nature.

4. Any product, which has a serial number, defaced, altered, modified, or removed.

5. Any product that has been altered or modified without SAS consent.

How to obtain warranty services:

1. You are responsible for delivery of the product to an authorized BAZOOKA

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dealer or contact SAS at 1-800-THE TUBE for a Return Authorization number.
The Return Authorization number must be clearly written on the outside of the
box. Freight must be prepaid to SAS. Warranty replacement parts will be
returned freight prepaid. The entire enclosure may be returned for warranty
service, but return will be freight collect.

2. You must provide proof of the date of purchase of the product. If proof of

purchase is not provided, original date of manufacture will be used to determine
warranty period.

3. You must package the product securely to avoid damage during shipment.

4. After acquiring a Return Authorization number, ship to the address below.

PRACTICE SAFE LISTENING

BASS TUBES

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ENCLOSURE

Continuous exposure to high volumes of sound may cause permanent
hearing loss. High powered auto sound systems are capable of pro­ducing sounds well over 130 dB. Even short periods of play at high
volume levels can impair your ability to hear necessary traffic sounds
and may constitute a hazard. Please use common sense and practice
SAFE LISTENING!

BAZOOKA

®

subwoofer speaker systems exclusively incorporate the

revolutionary Bass Tubes

®

patented subwoofer enclosure design

available only from SAS.

®

SAS, Bazooka, Bass Tubes and “Listen to Your Ears” are registered trademarks of Southern
Audio Services, Inc. © Southern Audio Services, Inc. all rights reserved

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IN MEXICO:

COIBA IMPORT S.A. DE C.V
Torrecillas # 2060
Guadalajara Jalisco Col. El Rosario
México C.P. 44890
Modelo: CS8A, EL8A, TA850
RFC CIM-000901-1k0 Producto: Bocinas

POLIZA DE GARANTIA CONDICIONES

El producto que usted ha adquirido Cuenta con una garantía de 90 días Por
defectos de fabricación y 90 días De servicio a partir de la fecha de Adquisición
otorgada por:
COIBA IMPORT S.A. DE C.V

1.- Para hacer efectiva esta garantía, usted debe presentar la factura de compra o
póliza debidamente llenada por la tienda o unidad vendedora junto con el
producto.

2.- La empresa e compromete a reparar al producto, sin costo alguno al consumidor;
si la falla es atribuible a defecto de fabricación.

3.- El tiempo de reparación en ningún caso será mayor de 30 días, transcurrido este
término COIBA IMPORT S.A. DE C.V. procederá a Efectuar el cambio por un
producto equivalente.

4.- Centro de Servicio:Torrecillas #2060 Guadalajara Jal. Col. El Rosario C.P. 44890

Esta garantía no es valida en los siguientes casos

1.- Cuando el producto no ha sido utilizado de acuerdo al instructivo.

2.- Si no se ha observado las advertencias señaladas

3.- Si ha sido expuesto a cambios bruscos de voltaje

4.- Si ha sufrido deterioro escencial irreparable atribuido al consumidor

5.- Cuando el producto ha sido alterado o reparado por personas jenas a nosotros

6.- Esta póliza es nula si no cuenta abajo con los datos requeridos y sellos de la
tienda donde se realizó la compra.

GARANTIA VALIDA EN TU TIENDA DE SERVICIO

DATOS DEL DISTRIBUIDOR

Nombre:________________________________________________________________________

Calle y #________________________________________________________________________

Colonia ________________________________________________________________________

Producto:______________________________________________________________________

Fecha de compra:_____________________________________________________________

Sello y firma

De la tienda

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MODEL#

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SERIAL#

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PURCHASE DATE

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DEALER PURCHASED FROM

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DEALER ADDRESS

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TELEPHONE

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PURCHASERS NAME

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STREET ADDRESS

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CITY

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STATE ZIP

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TELEPHONE

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E-MAIL

PLEASE RETURN THIS PORTION IMMEDIATELY

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