Lanzar AQA430WT Owners Manual
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MANUAL
MODELS:
AQA430SL
AQA430WT
INTRODUCTION
Our Amplifiers provide high-performance sound reinforcement for your mobile audio
equipment. Its versatility enables compatibility with optional Equalizers,
Frequency Dividing Crossover Networks, and other audio processors in a customized
system. The Multi-Mode bridging capabilities allow flexibility in hosting several difÂferent speaker configurations.
To
achieve optimum performance, it is highly recommended that you read this
Owners Manual before beginning installation.
WARNING
High powered audio systems in a vehicle are capable
high levels
levels may cause hearing loss or damage. Also, operation
listening to audio equipment at high volume levels may impair your ability to hear
external sounds such as; horns, warning signals, or emergency vehicles, thus
contributing to a potential traffic hazard. In the interest
tening at lower volume levels while driving.
of
sound pressure. Continued exposure to excessively high volume sound
2
of
generating "Live Concert"
of
a motor vehicle while
of
safety, we recommend lis-
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PLANNING YOUR SYSTEM .................................................................. 3
WIRING CONNECTION ......................................................................... 4
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PANEL LAYOUT .........................
CONTROL FUNCTIONS ............................................................ 6, 7
SPEAKER CONNECTION
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CHANNEL
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE ................................
SPECIFICATION ..................
CONFIGURATION
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PLANNING YOUR SYSTEM
Before beginning the installation, consider the following:
I. Do you plan to add additional mobile electronics equipment in the future?
If
you plan to expand your system by adding other components sometime in the
future, ensure adequate space is left and cooling requirements are met.
2.
Should you use high or low level inputs?
Your Amplifier has been designed to accept Low-Level(Pre-Amp outputs from your
l.
If
radio) source signa
possible to utilize them to drive the Amplifier and the 2 front speakers. Then, use the
built-in power
3. Are your components matched?
The RMS power rating
power rating
for stable amplifier operation. Impedance information is normally printed on the
speaker basket
4. Where will the amplifier be installed?
Consider both the length
location.
prevent induced noise. Pre-amp input jacks require a length
to
male
of
of
It
is best to run power and RCA wiring on opposite sides
male RCA patch cord.
your radio/source is equipped with Pre-Amp outputs, it
your radio to drive the 2 rear speakers.
of
your speaker(s) must be equal
your amplifier. Your speaker(s) also must
or
magnet.
of
your leads, and routing when determining the mounting
or
greater than the RMS
be
of
2 - 8 Ohms impedance
of
the vehicle to
high quality shielded
is
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CONNECTING THE POWER
CAUTION:
AS
A PRECAUTION, DISCONNECT THE POWER WIRE
POWER AND GROUND CONNECTIONS TO THE AMPLIFIER.
10
GAUGE(Thicker
both the power and ground wires.
types are available at most Mobile Audio Dealers or Installation Shop.
(1)
Ground:
To avoid unwanted ignition noise caused by ground loop, it is essential that the
Amplifier
NOTE:
GROUND WIRE SHOULD
(2) +
Due to the power requirements
directly to the positive (+) tenninal
Fuse Holder (not included) as close to the battery positive (+) tenninal as
possible with an ampere rating; not to exceed total value
(3) Remote Turn-On Input:
This Amplifier is turned "ON" remotely when the vehicle's stereo is turned "ON".
NOTE:
IF
YOUR RADIO DOES
"REMOTE"
TERMINAL
WHEN THE
To Vehicle Chassis
be
12
Volt(Fused) Constant Power: To Battery (+)
ON
KEY
if
planning for additional Amplifiers) wire
10
Gauge, for the remote turn-on wire.
grounded to a clean, bare, metal surface
NOT
BE
THE
AMPLIFIER
IS
"ON".
NOT
EXTENDED
of
To
remote turn-on output
HAVE A
+12
CAN
MORE
the Amplifier, this connection should be made
of
battery, For safety measures, install an in-line
VOLT OUTPUT
BE
CONNECTED
FROM
THE BATTERY WHILE MAKING THE
is
recommended for
Both
of
the vehicle's Chassis
THAN 3
FT.
(I
METER),
of
fuses in Amp.
of
Car
Stereo
LEAD
WHEN THE
TO
VEHICLE'S ACCESSORY CIRCUIT THAT
RADIO
IS
TURNED ON, THE
IS
LIVE
Remote
connected to Radio's power
antenna
lead
or a switchable + 12V
Vehicle
chassis
ground
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