Lanzar Car Audio 418, 228, 428, 268, 238 User Manual

Congratulations on your purchase of a Lanzar Viberant amplifier. You have purchased a quality product designed
and engineered to give you many years of uncompromised musical service. Vibe amplifiers are designed with the
latest technology available, which provides headroom for even the most demanding peaks and dynamic ranges
found on modern CD's and recordings.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents

Feature and Controls

1. Vibe218/228/238/248/258/268

2. Vibe418/428/438

3. Installation

4. Specifications

System Wiring

6. 2 channel stereo

7. 2 channel bridged mode

8. 2 channel tri-mode

9. 2 channel triamp system

10. 4 channel stereo

11. 4 channel bridged mode

12. 4 channel tri-mode

13. Precautions

14. Troubleshooting

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vibe218

Features and Controls

vibe 218/228/238/248/258/268

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1. INPUT LEVEL CONTROLS

Enables the matching of input levels to the output levels from
head unit (or other signal source).

2. CROSSOVER MODE SELECTOR

Determines the mode of built-in crossover:
low pass (permits only low frequency signals to pass to
speakers),high pass (permits only high frequency signals to pass
to speakers), or flat.

3. BASS BOOST CONTROL

With a bass boost switch engaged, the bass level is increased
approx 18dB.

4. REMOTE BASS BOOST (Vibe228/238/248/258/268)

Plug in the remote bass boost control wire in here

5. POWER & PROTECTION INDICATORS

Provide instant information on status of amplifier, including
short-circuit and thermal overload alerts.

6. HIGH PASS FILTER (HPF)

When Crossover Mode Selector is in High Pass Mode, this control
limits the frequencies which will be distributed to the speakers
to those below the value to which this is set within the range 80-

2.5KHz.

7. LOW PASS FILTER (LPF)

When Crossover Mode Selector is in Low Pass Mode, this control
limits the frequencies which will be distributed to the speakers
to those below the value to which this is set within the range 35­400Hz.

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Features and Controls

vibe 418/428/438

vibe418

2 3 476 2 3 4765 2 3 476 2 3 47651

1. REMOTE BASS BOOST (vibe428/438)

Plug in the remote bass boost control wire in here

2. INPUT LEVEL CONTROLS

Enables the matching of input levels to the output levels from
head unit (or other signal source).

3. CROSSOVER MODE SELECTOR

Determines the mode of built-in crossover:
low pass (permits only low frequency signals to pass to speakers),
high pass (permits only high frequency signals to pass to speakers),
or flat.

4. BASS BOOST CONTROL

With a bass boost switch engaged, the bass level is increased
approx 18dB.

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5. POWER & PROTECTION INDICATORS

Provide instant information on status of amplifier, including
short-circuit and thermal overload alerts.

6. HIGH PASS FILTER (HPF)

When Crossover Mode Selector is in High Pass Mode, this control
limits the frequencies which will be distributed to the speakers
to those below the value to which this is set within the range 80-

2.5KHz.

7. LOW PASS FILTER (LPF)

When Crossover Mode Selector is in Low Pass Mode, this control
limits the frequencies which will be distributed to the speakers
to those below the value to which this is set within the range 35­400 Hz.

Installation

1. Find a suitable location in the vehicle to mount the amplifier.

2. Make sure there is sufficient air flow around the intended mounting location.

3. Bolt the amplifier to the mounting surface.

4. Connect the power ground terminal to the nearest point on the chassis of the car. Keep this ground wire less than one meter (39")
in length. Use 8 gauge wire.

5. Connect the remote terminal to the remote output of the head unit using 14 gauge wire.

6. Connect an empty fuse holder within 300mm (12") of the battery and run 8 gauge of larger high quality cable from this fuse to the
amplifier location.

7. Make sure there is no fuse in this fuse holder. Then make the connection to the "BATT" connection on the amplifier.

8. If multiple amplifiers are being used, use cables (each with its own fuse at the battery) or a #0 or #2 cable from the fuse holder at
the battery to a distribution block at or near the amplifier's location.

9. Connect all line inputs and outputs using high-quality RCA-RCA cables.

10. Insert fuse(s) at the battery fuse holder(s).

11. Recheck all connections before powering up.

12. Set all level controls to their least sensitive positions and set all crossover controls, switches, etc. to the desired frequency or

position.

13. Once the system is powered up, set the volume control on the head unit to about the 2 o'clock position, and then set all the

amplifiers' level controls for maximum output level.

14. Further fine tuning of the various controls may be necessary to obtain the desired results.

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Specifications

MODEL Vibe218 Vibe 228 Vibe 238 Vibe248

2 channel
amplifier

2 channel
amplifier

2 channel
amplifier

2 channel
amplifier

RMS at 4 Ohms 2 x 100W 2 x 150W 2 x 200W 2 x 300W

MAX at 4 Ohms 2 x 200W 2 x 300W 2 x 400W 2 x 600W

At 4 Ohms Bridged 1 x 400W 1 x 600W 1 x 800W 1 x 1200W

RMS at 2 Ohms 2 x 150W 2 x 200W 2 x 300W 2 x 500W

Min. Speaker Impedance 2 Ohm 2 Ohm 2 Ohm 2 Ohm

T.H.D. 0.04% 0.04% 0.04% 0.04%

Frequency Response 15Hz-35KHz, -1dB 15Hz-35KHz, -1dB 15Hz-35KHz, -1dB 15Hz-35KHz, -1dB

Input Sensitivity 250mV-5000mV 250mV-5000mV 250mV-5000mV 250mV-5000mV

Input Impedance 22 KOhm 22 KOhm 22 Kohm 22 KOhm

S/N Ratio >90dB >90dB >90dB >90dB

Channel Separation >65dB >65dB >65dB >65dB

Crossover Filters
Low Pass 35Hz-400Hz 35Hz-400Hz 35Hz-400Hz 35Hz-400Hz
High Pass 80Hz-2.50KHz 80Hz-2.50KHz 80Hz-2.50KHz 80Hz-2.50KHz

Bass Boost +18dB +18dB +18dB +18dB

Dimensions (WxHxL) 11.5"x2.3"x8" 11.5"x2.3"x10" 11.5"x2.3"x12" 11.5"x2.3"x15"

Fuse(s) 15A 15A 20A 15Ax2

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Specifications

Vibe258 Vibe 268 Vibe 418 Vibe428 Vibe438

2 x 400W 2 x 500W 4 x 100W 4 x 125W 4 x 175W

2 x 800W 2 x 1000W 4 x 200W 4 x 250W 4 x 350W

1 x 1600W 1 x 2000W 2 x 400W 2 x 500W 2 x 700W

2 x 650W 2 x 800W 4 x 175W 4 x 200W 4 x 300W

2 Ohm 2 Ohm 2 Ohm 2 Ohm 2 Ohm

0.04% 0.04% 0.04% 0.04% 0.04%

15Hz-35KHz, -1dB 15Hz-35KHz, -1dB 15Hz-35KHz, -1dB 15Hz-35KHz, -1dB 15Hz-35KHz, -1dB

250mV-5000mV 250mV-5000mV 250mV-5000mV 250mV-5000mV 250mV-5000mV

22 KOhm 22 KOhm 22 KOhm 22 KOhm 22KOhm

>90dB >90dB >90dB >90dB >90dB

>65dB >65dB >65dB >65dB >65dB

35Hz-400Hz 35Hz-400Hz 35Hz-400Hz 35Hz-400Hz 35Hz-400Hz
80Hz-2.50KHz 80Hz-2.50KHz 80Hz-2.50KHz 80Hz-2.50KHz 80Hz-2.50KHz

+18dB +18dB +18dB +18dB +18dB

11.5"x2.3"x17" 11.5"x2.3"x19" 11.5"x2.3"x12" 11.5"x2.3"x14" 11.5"x2.3"x17"

2 channel
amplifier

2 channel
amplifier

4 channel
amplifier

4 channel
amplifier

4 channel
amplifier

25Ax2 30Ax2 15Ax2 15A x 2 25Ax2

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System Wiring

2 CHANNEL STEREO CONFIGURATION

FRONT

L/R Audio

Outputs

REAR

vibe218/228/238/248/258/268

(vibe218 without
Remote Bass Boost)

head unit

To Battery

To Remote Output

From Head Unit

LEFT speaker

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RIGHT speaker

SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
4 OHMS!

vibe218/228/238/248/258/268

To a second amplifier

System Wiring

2 CHANNEL BRIDGED MODE CONFIGURATION

(vibe218 without
Remote Bass Boost)

FRONT

head unit

Y Adaptors

REAR

To Battery

To Remote Output

From Head Unit

SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
4 OHMS!

Speaker

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System Wiring

2 CHANNEL TRI-MODE CONFIGURATION

FRONT

REAR

vibe218/228/238/248/258/268

(vibe218 without
Remote Bass Boost)

head unit

To Battery

To Remote Output

From Head Unit

LEFT
speaker

Speaker

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RIGHT
speaker

SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
4-8 OHMS!

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Master AmpFront (Woofers) Master AmpRear

System Wiring

TRIAMP SYSTEM USING THREE 2 CHANNEL AMPLIFIERS

Y ADAPTOR
Y ADAPTOR

TO OUTPUT

FROM HEAD UNIT

Switch in

Low PassPosition

TOBATTERY

TO REMOTE OUTPUT

FROM HEAD UNIT

Slave Amp #1 Front (Mids) Slave Amp #1 Rear

Switch in

Full Position

TO BATTERY

TO REMOTE OUTPUT

FROM HEAD UNIT

Slave Amp #2 Front (Tweeters) Slave Amp #2 Rear

Switch in

High Pass Position

TO BATTERY

TO REMOTE OUTPUT

FROM HEAD UNIT

WOOFERS

RL

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
2-4 OHMS

FULL

RL

TWEETER

RL

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System Wiring

4 CHANNEL STEREO CONFIGURATION

FRONT

(vibe418 without
Remote Bass Boost)

Y ADAPTOR

REAR

vibe418/428/438

head unit

Y ADAPTOR

To Battery

To Remote Output

From Head Unit

CH2

CH1

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CH4

CH3

SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE

2-

4

OHMS

vibe418/428/438

(vibe418 without
Remote Bass Boost)

System Wiring

4 CHANNEL BRIDGED MODE CONFIGURATION

FRONT

head unit

L
R

REAR

To Battery

To Remote Output

From Head Unit

LEFT SPEAKER

RIGHT SPEAKER

SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE

4-8

OHMS

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System Wiring

4 CHANNEL TRI-MODE CONFIGURATION

FRONT

(vibe418 without
Remote Bass Boost)

Y ADAPTOR

REAR

vibe418/428/438

Y ADAPTOR

TO OUTPUT FROM HEAD UNIT

To Battery

To Remote Output

From Head Unit

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L

R

CH1/2

CH3/4

R

SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE

4-8

L

OHMS

Precautions

• Before you drill or cut any holes, investigate your car's layout very carefully. Take care when your work near the gas tank, fuel lines, hydraulic

lines and electrical wiring.

• Do not operate the amplifier when it is unmounted. Attach all audio system components securely within the automobile to prevent damage,

especially in an accident.

• Do not mount this amplifier so that the wire connection, or likely to be damaged by nearby objects. Be sure to select a location inside your

vehicle which has adequate ventilation.

• 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, only replace it with a fuse indentical to that supplied with the system. Using a fuse of a different type

or rating may result in damage to your system which isn't covered by the manufacturer's warranty.

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Troubleshooting

Amplifier Will Not Power Up.

• Check for good ground connection.

• Check that remote DC terminal has at least 12V DC.

• Check that there is battery power on the "+" terminal.

• Check all fuses.

• Check that Protection LED is not lit. If it is lit, shut off amplifier briefly and then repower it.

High Hiss Or Engine Noise (Alternator Whine) In Speakers.

• Disconnect all RCA inputs to the amplifier(s)-if hiss/noise disappears, then plug in the component driving the amplifier and unplug its
inputs. If hiss/noise disappears, go on until the faulty/noisy component is found.

• It is best to set the amplifier's input level as low as possible. The best subjective S/N ratio is obtainable this way. Try to drive as high a signal
level from the head unit as possible.

Protection Led Comes On When The Amplifier Is Powered Up

• Check for shorts on speaker leads.

• Check that the volume control on the head unit is turned down low.

• Remove speaker leads, and reset the amplifier. If the Protection LED still comes on, then the amplifier is faulty.

Amplifier(S) Gets Very Hot

• Check that the minimum speaker impedance for that model is correct.

• Check for speaker shorts.

• Check that there is good airflow around the amplifier. In some appliciations, an external cooling fan may be required.

Distorted Sound

• Check that the level control(s) is set to match the signal level of the head unit.

• Check that all crossover frequencies have been properly set.

• Check for shorts on the speaker leads.

High Squeal Noise From Speakers

• This is almost always caused by a poorly-grounded RCA patch cord.

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