
ARSEnAL
ARSEnAL
SUBWOOFER
SUBWOOFER
CAISSON
CAISSON
DE
DE
GRAVE
GRAVE
CS-AW8520
CS-AW8520
JVC
JVC
MANUAL
MANUAL
&
CS-AW8540
&
CS-AW8540
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MANUEL D'INSTRUCTIONS
MANUEL D'INSTRUCTIONS
DE
INSTRUCCIONES
DE
INSTRUCCIONES
For Customer Use:
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No, and Serial
Enter below the Model No, and Serial
No, which is located either on the rear
No, which is located either on the rear
or bottom
or bottom
this information for future reference.
this information for future reference.
Model No.
Model No.
L....=s=eria=,
L....=s=eria=,
of
the speaker unit. Retain
of
the speaker unit. Retain
N=O.========~
N=O.========~
LVT1861-001A
LVT1861-001A

Thank you for purchasing the ARSENAL Car Stereo Speaker. These Speakers can be
Thank you for purchasing the ARSENAL Car Stereo Speaker. These Speakers can be
mounted
mounted
of your speakers, please read the following carefully.
of your speakers, please read the following carefully.
Parts
Parts
1. Grille
1. Grille
in
the trunk of your vehicle. For the secure installation and perfect operation
in
the trunk of your vehicle. For the secure installation and perfect operation
2.
Screw x 10
2.
Screw x 10
4.
Fuse (15A) x 2
4.
Fuse (15A) x 2
3.
Jump
3.
Jump
5.
Hexagon socket
5.
Hexagon socket
screw keys
screw keys
For proper installation and use
For proper installation and use
1.Before connecting the speakers to the amplifier, confirm that the power has been
1.Before connecting the speakers to the amplifier, confirm that the power has been
turned off. The click noise generated by the connection if the power is on may
turned off. The click noise generated by the connection if the power is on may
damage the speakers.
damage the speakers.
2.The amplifier and speakers should be connected between corresponding terminals,
2.The amplifier and speakers should be connected between corresponding terminals,
Le.
left to left, and right to right, as well as "+" to "+", and "_" to "_". Connection with
Le.
left to left, and right to right, as well as "+" to "+", and "_" to "_". Connection with
reversed polarity will degrade the quality of stereo reproduction.
reversed polarity will degrade the quality of stereo reproduction.
3.Do not subject the speakers to excessive input. The power handling capacity of the
3.Do not subject the speakers to excessive input. The power handling capacity of the
CS-AW8520/CS-AW8540 is 1500 watts (R.M.S. MUSIC POWER). Any excessive
CS-AW8520/CS-AW8540 is 1500 watts (R.M.S. MUSIC POWER). Any excessive
input may damage the speakers.
input may damage the speakers.
4.The CS-AW8520/CS-AW8540 has an impedance of
4.The CS-AW8520/CS-AW8540 has an impedance of
output impedance of the amplifier's speaker terminal is rated at
output impedance of the amplifier's speaker terminal is rated at
5.When cleaning the speakers, use a soft cloth and wipe the surface gently. Do not
5.When cleaning the speakers, use a soft cloth and wipe the surface gently. Do not
apply thinner or solvent.
apply thinner or solvent.
6.Be sure to carefully follow the instructions for:
6.Be sure to carefully follow the instructions for:
Cable Connections
Cable Connections
Fuse Replacement
Fuse Replacement
Switching the Impedance Selector
Switching the Impedance Selector
Subwoofer Mounting and Smart Trim Ring Installation
Subwoofer Mounting and Smart Trim Ring Installation
20,40,80.
20,40,80.
Make sure that the
Make sure that the
20,40,80.
20,40,80.
Consult Page 18 ofthis Instruction Manual for details on these procedures.
Consult Page 18 ofthis Instruction Manual for details on these procedures.
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Dual 4 n Application Diagrams
Dual 4 n Application Diagrams
JUMPER
JUMPER
1
Mono
Amplifier
1
Mono
Amplifier
1
Subwoofer
1
Subwoofer
Jumper
settoSeries
Jumper
settoSeries
80(40+40)
80(40+40)
Load
Load
SERIES PARALLEL
SERIES PARALLEL
( • J
..........
..........
PIutI
PIutI
( • J
E3E3
E3E3
a~~--a
a~~--a
JUMPER
JUMPER
1
Mono
Amplifier
1
Mono
Amplifier
1
Subwoofer
1
Subwoofer
Jumper
settoParallel
Jumper
settoParallel
80(40+40)
80(40+40)
)
)
Load
Load
1
2ch
Amplifier
1
2ch
Amplifier
1
1
Subwoofer
Subwoofer
JumperisRemoved
JumperisRemoved
40
Load
40
Load
1
Mono
Amplifier
1
Mono
Amplifier
2
2
Subwoofers
Subwoofers
Jumper
settoSeries
Jumper
settoSeries
Subwoofers
Subwoofers
40
40
1
Mono
1
Mono
3
3
Subwoofers
Subwoofers
Jumper
Jumper
Subwoofers
Subwoofers
2.60
2.60
Load
Load
Amplifier
Amplifier
settoSeries
settoSeries
Load
Load
wiredinParallel
wiredinParallel
wiredinParallel
wiredinParallel
'JUMPER
'JUMPER
SERIES PARALLEL
SERIES PARALLEL
Stereo
Stereo
G
G
G
G
402·Chan
402·Chan
G
G
G-----
G-----
JUMPER JUMPER
JUMPER JUMPER
,C;;:-
,C;;:-
Jumper
Jumper
•
•
Ja-l~
Ja-l~
*~~H
*~~H
0 0 0 6
0 0 0 6
is Removed
is Removed
PluG
PluG
"-
"-
.....
.....
Bi-Amp
Configuration2Mono
Bi-Amp
Configuration2Mono
1
1
Subwoofer
Subwoofer
JUMPER JUMPER
JUMPER JUMPER
--::"'--~
--::"'--~
JumperisRemoved40Load
JumperisRemoved40Load
~J--J
~J--J
~
~:="'.+."-
~
~:="'.+."-
0000
0000
-------
-------
40
40
SO
SO
Amplifiers
Amplifiers
~
~
40
40
'JUMPER is Removed
'JUMPER is Removed
SERIES PARALLEL
SERIES PARALLEL
JUMPER
JUMPER
1
Mono
Amplifier
1
Mono
Amplifier
Subwoofers
Subwoofers
4
4
Jumper
settoSeries
Jumper
settoSeries
Subwoofers
Subwoofers
20
20
Load
Load
wiredinParallel
wiredinParallel
~~
~~
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lnput""",,-,8MInp~lnput
6
6-6
6
6-6
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JUMPER JUMPER
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1
1
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10
0-6
10
0-6
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- 3 -
9
9
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llnpul~~.~~~
60"
60"
~
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40
40
SO
SO
40
40
0
0
~
~
1
1
JUMPER
JUMPER

Dual 2 nApplication Diagrams
Dual 2 nApplication Diagrams
JUMPER
JUMPER
1
Mono
Amplifier
1
Mono
Amplifier
1
Subwoofer
1
Subwoofer
Jumper
settoSeries
Jumper
settoSeries
40(20+20)
40(20+20)
Load
Load
1
Mono
Amplifier
1
Mono
Amplifier
1
1
Subwoofer
Subwoofer
Jumper
settoParallel
Jumper
settoParallel
40(20+20)
40(20+20)
Load
Load
JUMPER
JUMPER
1
2ch
Amplifier
1
2ch
Amplifier
1
1
Subwoofer
Subwoofer
JumperisRemoved
JumperisRemoved
20
Load
20
Load
1
Mono
Amplifier
1
Mono
Amplifier
2
Subwoofers
2
Subwoofers
Jumper
settoSeries
Jumper
settoSeries
Subwoofers
Subwoofers
20
Load
20
Load
1
Mono
1
Mono
3
3
Subwoofers
Subwoofers
Jumper
Jumper
Subwoofers
Subwoofers
1.30
1.30
wiredinParallel
wiredinParallel
Amplifier
Amplifier
settoSeries
settoSeries
wiredinParallel
wiredinParallel
Load
Load
*JUMPER
*JUMPER
SERIES PARALLEL
SERIES PARALLEL
Stereo
Stereo
8
8
8
8
8
202-Chan
8
202-Chan
8-----
8-----
JUMPER JUMPER
JUMPER JUMPER
Mono
y~£=~=::~~
Mono
y~£=~=::~~
8
8
20
20
8----
8----
JUMPER JUMPER
JUMPER JUMPER
is
Removed
is
Removed
.....
.....
.....
----
.....
----
JUMPER
JUMPER
Bi-Amp
Bi-Amp
1
Subwoofer
1
Subwoofer
......
......
Configuration2Mono
Configuration2Mono
Amplifiers
E"=-J
E"=-J
B~
B~
Amplifiers
Input
Input
-
-
JumperisRemoved20Load
JumperisRemoved20Load
r;;==;;]
r;;==;;]
Input
Input
+
-4Oftty.*':
+
-4Oftty.*':
0000
0000
*JUMPER is Removed
*JUMPER is Removed
SERIES PARALLEL
SERIES PARALLEL
JUMPER JUMPER JUMPER JUMPER
JUMPER JUMPER JUMPER JUMPER
1
Mono
Amplifier
1
Mono
Amplifier
4
4
Subwoofers
Subwoofers
Jumper
settoSeries
Jumper
settoSeries
Subwoofers
Subwoofers
10
10
Load
Load
wiredinParallel
wiredinParallel
- 4 -
- 4 -

• To install the sealed enclosure
• To install the sealed enclosure
When the speakercannot be attachedinthe car, make the sealed enclosure as recommendedinthe table
When the speakercannot be attachedinthe car, make the sealed enclosure as recommendedinthe table
is also recommended for the enclosure materials.
is also recommended for the enclosure materials.
Front & Rear Baffle Boards (x 2)
Front & Rear Baffle Boards (x 2)
-----
-----
--~
--~
~.
~.
I
I
I
I
below-20
below-20
CS-AW8520 & 8540
CS-AW8520 & 8540
26-14/32
26-14/32
A
A
16-28/32
16-28/32
B
B
10-31/32
10-31/32
C
C
13-26/32
13-26/32
0
0
13-18/32
13-18/32
E
E
4/32
inch (3 mm)
4/32
2.205
2.205
inch (3 mm)
ft3
ft3
F
F
G
G
Top & Bottom Sides (x 2)
Top & Bottom Sides (x 2)
mm
(3/4 inch) MDF
mm
(3/4 inch) MDF
inch (671.8 mm)
inch (671.8 mm)
inch (429 mm)
inch (429 mm)
inch (278.9
inch (278.9
inch (351.2 mm)
inch (351.2 mm)
inch (370mm)
inch (370mm)
3
(0.062 m
(0.062 m
3
)
)
mm)
mm)
r(
r(
I Left & Right Sides (x 2)
I Left & Right Sides (x 2)
l
l
* Screw: Dia. 4mm x 50mm (x
* Screw: Dia. 4mm x 50mm (x
•
To
•
Front & Rear Baffle Boards (x 2)
Front & Rear Baffle Boards (x 2)
install the ported enclosure
To
install the ported enclosure
When the speakercannot be attachedinthe car, make the sealed enclosure as recommendedinthe table
When the speakercannot be attachedinthe car, make the sealed enclosure as recommendedinthe table
is also recommended for the enclosure materials.
is also recommended for the enclosure materials.
8)
(supplied)
8)
(supplied)
G : Internal
G : Internal
~+E
~+E
{~)::Unling
{~)::Unling
-
----
-
----
CS-AW8520 & 8540
CS-AW8520 & 8540
A
A
26-14/32
26-14/32
B
B
16-28/32
16-28/32
C
C
10-31/32
10-31/32
0
0
13-26/32
13-26/32
E
E
13-18/32
13-18/32
F
F
4/32
4/32
G
G
3 inch
3 inch
H
H
9 inch (228.6
9 inch (228.6
I
I
21
inch (533.4 mm)
21
inch (533.4 mm)
3.255
3.255
J
J
Volume
Volume
- Dimension
- Dimension
below-20
below-20
inch (3
inch (3
06.2
06.2
ft3
ft3
mm
mm
inch (671.8
inch (671.8
inch (429
inch (429
inch (278.9
inch (278.9
inch (351.2
inch (351.2
inch (370mm)
inch (370mm)
mm)
mm)
mm)
mm)
mm)
mm)
3
3
)
(0.092 m
(0.092 m
)
(3/4 inch) MDF
(3/4 inch) MDF
mm)
mm)
mm)
mm)
mm)
mm)
mm)
mm)
Hole
Hole
.~
.~
* Screw: Dia. 4mm x 50mm (x
* Screw: Dia. 4mm x 50mm (x
8)
(supplied)
8)
(supplied)
- 5 -
- 5 -
~
~
: Internal
: Internal
A Left & Right Sides (x 2)
A Left & Right Sides (x 2)
Volume
Volume
Mounting Hole
Mounting Hole
Dimension
Dimension