Boss Audio SBP10AMP, SBP12AMP Installation Manual

SBP10AMP SBP12AMP

BANDPASS AMPLIFIED ENCLOSURE

HIGH POWER HANDLING

APPLICATIONS (CONTINUED)

Figure 3. SBP10AMP / SBP12AMP audio connections for a head unit equipped with two speaker-level outputs.

Speaker Wires

(spliced)

FREQ

-0

-180

50 200 Hz

LEVEL

FREQ

50 200 Hz

BASS

0 18 dB

GAIN

MIN MAX

FUSE 15A

BASS

INPUT

0 18 dB

GAIN

MIN MAX

FUSE 15A

Figure 3

LINE INPUT PHASE

HIGH

REM GND +12V

L Speaker R Speaker

Source Unit

-0

-180

LINE INPUT PHASE

HIGH

LEVEL

INPUT

REM GND +12V

APPLICATIONS

SBP10AMP / SBP12AMP is equipped with two line-level (RCA) inputs and two speaker-level inputs.

To help you plan your installation, we have included two system applications in Figures 2 and 3 on pages 3 and 4. For more system ideas, see your authorized BOSS car audio dealer.

Figure 2. SBP10AMP / SBP12AMP audio connections for a head unit with two line-level or subwoofer (RCA) outputs.

Subwoofer or

Line-Level

Outputs

(on Source Unit)

FREQ

-0

-180

LINE INPUT PHASE

HIGH

REM GND +12V

50 200 Hz

FUSE 15A

0 18 dB

MIN MAX

BASS

GAIN

LEVEL

INPUT

Figure 2

LF speaker

LR speaker

RCA Stereo Cables (not supplied)

Source Unit

-0

-180

LINE INPUT PHASE

HIGH

LEVEL

INPUT

REM GND +12V

FUSE 15A

RF speaker

RR speaker

FREQ

50 200 Hz

BASS

0 18 dB

GAIN

MIN MAX

SPECIFICATIONS

Amplifier Power: SBP10AMP (700W MAX OUTPUT) SBP12AMP (800W MAX OUTPUT)

Frequency Response: 20Hz to 200Hz

Fuse: 15A

Max. Current Draw: 15A

Idle Current Draw: < 500mA

Input Sensitivity: 100mV to 2V

Line-level input

0.4V to 8V High-level input

Crossover Frequency: 50Hz to 200Hz

Crossover Slope: 12dB per octave

Bass Boost:

Dimensions (SBP10AMP): (L x W x H)

Dimensions (SBP12AMP): (L x W x H)

0dB to 18dB @ 45Hz

14-1/4” x 16-1/4” x10-7/8”

16-1/16” x 18-1/4” x11-1/2”

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

SBP10AMP / SBP12AMP provides several controls and indicators that simplify sonic integration with virtually any vehicle’s unique acoustic properties. They are located on the top control panel, as shown in Figure 4.

GAIN Control: Use this control to adjust the relative volume (loudness) of SBP10AMP / SBP12AMP with respect to the other speakers in the vehicle.

CROSSOVER: Use this control to adjust the amount of high-frequency information present in SBP10AMP / SBP12AMP’s output. A lower value means more of the high frequencies are filtered out.

BASS BOOST: Use this control to correct any perceived peak or dip in the bass response (typically around 40Hz in most vehicles). set the control to any value between 0dB and 18dB, according to your preference.

PHASE Control: Use this switch to reverse the phase of SBP10AMP/ / SBP12AMP’s output with respect to its input. Choose the position (0 or 180 ) that sounds the best.

NOTE: Depending on SBP10AMP / SBP12AMP’s orientation and location in a vehicle, reversing the phase may (or may not) increase or decrease the amount of perceived upper bass being reproduced.

POWER LED: This indicator will glow when SBP10AMP / SBP12AMP is operational.

Figure 4

FREQ

50 200 Hz

BASS

0 18 dB

GAIN

MIN MAX

FUSE 15A

LINE INPUT PHASE

HIGH

LEVEL

REM GND +12V

-0

-180

INPUT

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM:

POWER LED is not lit.

CAUSES and SOLUTIONS:

1. Fuse is blown and needs replacement.

2. Head unit is not functioning properly. Check remote voltage, and power, ground or remote connections.

PROBLEM:

POWER LED is lit but there is no bass.

CAUSES and SOLUTIONS:

1. Inputs are not connected. Check connections.

2. Head-unit fader control is not set properly. Adjust head-unit fader control to feed audio signals to SBP10AMP / SBP12AMP.

PROBLEM:

SBP10AMP / SBP12AMP sounds muddy or distorted.

CAUSES and SOLUTIONS:

1. Gain is set too high. Readjust GAIN control (see Tuning SBP10AMP / SBP12AMP on page 6).

2. Bass is set too high, Readjust BASS BOOST control (see Tuning SBP10AMP / SBP12AMP on page 6).

3. Head-unit output is distorted or blown. see your authorized BOSS car audio dealer.

PROBLEM:

No output from SBP10AMP /

SBP12AMP when head-unit fader

control is set to front or rear.

CAUSE and SOLUTION:

Input connections are improperly wired. Verify all connections (see Applications, starting on page 3 & 4 ).

PROBLEM:

SBP10AMP / SBP12AMP turns on

before head unit is completely on and produces a “thump” sound.

CAUSE and SOLUTION:

For speaker-level connections, SBP10AMP / SBP12AMP is receiving a false turn-on signal. On SBP10AMP / SBP12AMP’s top panel, use the Remote (REM) connection.

PROBLEM:

SBP10AMP / SBP12AMP’s POWER

LED remains on after head unit is turned off.

CAUSE and SOLUTION:

For speaker-level connections, this is normal operation. SBP10AMP / SBP12AMP will remain on another 5 to 10 minutes after sensing that audio signals are not present before shutting down.

TUNING SBP10AMP / SBP12AMP

POWER CONNECTIONS

Connect power to SBP10AMP / SBP12AMP, as shown in Figure 1. Also observe these installation tips:

Use at least #10 AWG wire for the +BATT (+12Vdc) and GND (ground) connections. lf needed, use at least a #20 AWG wire for the REM (remote) connection.

Route all power wires through a grommet in the vehicle’s firewall. lf a factory grommet is unavailable, install one.

Connect a short GND wire from SBP10AMP / SBP12AMP to the nearest bare metal surface. For a good connection, scrape away paint from the metal surface and use a screw with a lock (star) washer.

Install a fuse holder with a 15A fuse within 18” of the battery’s positive (+) terminal (see Figure 1).

The REM connection requires +5 to +12 Vdc signal to turn on SBP10AMP / SBP12AMP. Most head units with preamp outputs provide this remote voltage signal.

Figure 1. Power connections for SBP10AMP / SBP12AMP.

FREQ

-0

-180

50 200 Hz

SBP10AMP SBP12AMP

(Control Panel)

Source Unit

Remote Turn- On

Fuse 15A

LINE INPUT PHASE

HIGH

REM GND +12V

LEVEL

INPUT

BASS

0 18 dB

GAIN

MIN MAX

FUSE 15A

Chassis Ground (Bare Metal)

Figure 1

1. Make sure the head unit is off and its volume control is set to minimum.

2. On SBP10AMP / SBP12AMP’s top panel, initially set all controls to their midpoint positions, as shown in Figure 5. On SBP10AMP / SBP12AMP top panel, initially set PHASE to 0.

3. Turn on the head unit and play a favorite music track that has substantial bass. set the head unit’s volume control to 75 percent of the total output (approximately 3 o’

clock on rotary controls).

4. Adjust the GAIN control clockwise until distortion is heard and turn it back a little.

5. Listen to your system, making a mental note of the amount of upper bass being reproduced.

6. Switch the PHASE control to 180 and listen again for upper bass content. There may be more upper bass, less upper bass, or no change at all. The position that provides the most upper bass is correct, but choose either setting according to your taste.

7. Adjust the CROSSOVER control clockwise or counterclockwise until you hear only low frequency information. For example, you should NOT hear any vocals coming from when seated in the normal listening position.

8. Adjust the BASS-BOOST control clockwise or counterclockwise to suit your taste.

NOTE: In most cases, the above steps will provide satisfactory tuning. However, the actual process may require several readjustments of each control, since the settings will interact with each other.

Figure 5

FREQ

50 200 Hz

BASS

0 18 dB

GAIN

MIN MAX

FUSE 15A

LINE INPUT PHASE

HIGH

LEVEL

REM GND +12V

-0

-180

INPUT

Battery