Boss Audio BASS1000 Owner Manual
CONTENTS
BASS1000 Amplified Subwoofer User’s Manual - page 1
U S E R ’ S M A N U A L
2 Introduction
2 What is included?
2 Features
3 General precautions
4 Protection circuitry
4 Installation precautions
4 Fuses
4 Mounting the subwoofer
4 Connecting the subwoofer
6 Front panel controls and features
8 Input wiring
9 Power connections
9 Remote level control connection
10 Troubleshooting
11 Specifications
Congratulations on your
purchase of a BASS1000
Amplified Subwoofer.
It has been designed, engineered
and manufactured to bring you
the highest level of performance
and quality, and will afford you
years of listening pleasure.
Thank you for making a
your choice for car audio
entertainment!
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BASS1000
12” Amplified Subwoofer
with Passive Radiator
BASS1000 Amplified Subwoofer User’s Manual - page 2
Introduction
With the BASS1000, we are introducing
a rugged enclosed powered
subwoofer. Great looking and capable
of slamming out powerful bass, this
system offers you a quick and easy
way to add a high-powered subwoofer
system to your audio system.
The integrated amplifier in the
BASS1000 features a low pass
crossover, and a control for adjusting
the input sensitivity from 0.2V to 6V.
Both high level (speaker level) and low
level (RCA type) inputs are present,
making this a universal solution for use
with any head unit or other input
source.
For further flexibility in the use of a
subwoofer, a variable bass boost
control has been included. You can
control the subwoofer level with the
remote level control module.
Features
Your new BASS1000 Powered
Subwoofer features the following:
• MOSFET PWM (Pulse Width
Modulated) Power Supply
• Thermal, overload and speaker
short protection
• Soft turn-on circuit
• Remote turn-on/turn-off circuit
• Variable input gain control
• Variable low pass crossover
• Variable bass boost (0 to +18dB)
• Variable phase shift (0 to 180º)
• Nickel plated RCA low level and
high level inputs
• LED power/ protection
indicator
• Remote subwoofer level control
What is included?
When first unpacking your new
amplified subwoofer, please check
first that the package contains all of
the items below. If something is
missing, contact the store where you
purchased the product.
• BASS1000 amplified subwoofer
• Remote subwoofer level control
• Remote subwoofer control cable
•High level input harness/wire
• Mounting hardware
BASS1000 Amplified Subwoofer User’s Manual - page 3
What should I do if the POWER STATUS
LED turns RED?
If you observe that the POWER STATUS
LED IS RED, please check the system
carefully to determine what has caused
the protection circuit to engage.
To reset the amplified subwoofer when
it is in PROTECT mode, turn the power
off to the system (usually by turning off
the head unit or other signal source
which feeds the amplifier) and then turn
it on again.
If the internal amplifier has shut down
due to thermal overload, you should first
allow it to cool down before restarting.
If the shut down was due to either an
input overload or a short circuit, be sure
to correct these conditions before
attempting to power up the subwoofer
again.
The built-in amplifier incorporates
special protection circuitry which will
disable the amplifier if any of the
following should occur:
• Input overload
• Short circuit
• Extremely high temperatures
If any of these conditions is detected,
the amplifier will go into a selfpreservation mode, and the PROTECT
LED on the control panel will glow in
RED color.
Protection CircuitryGeneral precautions
SHOCK HAZARD! Do not open the case
of this product. There are dangerous
voltages present within the unit. There are
no user-serviceable parts within the unit.
Before installing and using your new
amplified subwoofer, please
become familiar with all the information contained in this manual.
Please keep this manual in a safe
place for future reference.
• Do not open or attempt to repair this
unit yourself. Dangerous high voltages
are present which may result in electric
shock. Refer any repairs to a qualified
service technician.
• To avoid risk of electronic shock or
damage to the unit, do not permit any
of this equipment to become damp or
wet from water or drinks. If this does
occur, immediately unplug the power
wires and send the product to your
local dealer or service center as soon
as possible.
• If there is smoke or any peculiar odor
present during use or if there is damage
to any of the component enclosures,
immediately unplug the power cord
and send the product to your local
dealer or service center as soon as
possible .
BASS1000 Amplified Subwoofer User’s Manual - page 4
1. Find a suitable location in the vehicle
in which to mount the amplifier. Since
the subwoofer is a large, heavy
enclosure, it is highly recommended
that you mount it in the trunk
compartment of your vehicle.
2. Make sure there is sufficient air
circulation around the intended
mounting location.
3. Mark the location for the mounting
hole screws by positioning the cabinet
where you wish to install it. Use heavy
duty bolts to secure it. After you
tightened it down, try to shake it or
move it. Then tighten the screws again.
Mounting the subwoofer
Before doing any wiring, look through
this manual and identify the diagrams
to follow for power, input and speaker
connections for your particular
installation. Be sure you understand
all the connections before you proceed.
1. Connect the ground terminal to the
closest point on the chassis of the
vehicle. Keep this ground wire to less
than 39" (100 cm) in length. Use 8
gauge (or heavier) wire.
2. Connect the remote terminal to the
remote output of the head unit using
16 gauge (or heavier) wire.
3. Connect an empty fuse holder within
18" (45 cm) of the car battery, and run
8 gauge (or heavier) cable from this
fuse to the amplifier location.
4. Check that the fuse holder is empty.
Then connect the fuse holder to the
"BATT+" connection on the amplifier.
Connecting the subwoofer
Installation precautions
Before you drill or cut any holes,
investigate your car's layout very
carefully. Take special care when you
work near the gas tank, fuel lines,
hydraulic lines and electrical wiring.
Never operate the subwoofer when it
is unmounted. Attach all audio system
components securely within the
amplifier to prevent damage, especially
in an accident.
Do not mount this product so that wire
connections are unprotected, in a
pinched condition, in contact with any
metal surfaces in your vehicle, or likely
to be damaged by nearby objects.
Before making or breaking power
connections in your system,
disconnect the vehicle battery. Confirm
that your head unit or other equipment
is turned off while connecting the input
jacks and speaker terminals.
If you need to replace the power fuse,
replace it only with a fuse identical to
that supplied with the product. Using
a fuse of a different type or rating may
result in damage to your audio system
or your amplifier which is not covered
by the manufacturer's warranty.
Fuses
Power fuses protect both the amplifier
and the electrical system of your car
from fault conditions. If you must
replace a fuse in your BASS1000
powered subwoofer, use a fuse of
exactly the same type and rating. Using
a different type or rating of fuse may
result in damage to your amp or vehicle
or cause a fire.
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