Lighting Audio B3.150.2, B3.200.2 Installation And Operation Manual

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Table

Introduction 2
Safety Instructions 2
Design Features
Installation 4-7

Installation Considerations 4
Mounting Locations 4
Battery and Charging 5
Wiring the System 5
Using Passive Crossovers 7

NOTE: Review each section for more detailed information.

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Contents

Instructions

Operation

Adjusting Gain 8

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Adjusting Crossover (X-Over) 8

Troubleshooting
Specifications 8
Limited Warranty Information 9

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CAUTION

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CAUTION

Before installation, disconnect the battery negative
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PRACTICE SAFE SOUNDTM

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permanent hearing loss. High powered auto sound systems may produce sound

pressure levels well over 130dB. Use common sense and practice safe sound.

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High

Level (Speaker)

with 20 AWG leads. These inputs should be used if the source unit has only speaker line
(high level) outputs and not RCA outputs.

B.

RCA

Input

Jacks

provides
degradation caused by corrosion.

C.

Gain

They can be adjusted

D.

Crossover

E.

Speaker

connect any speaker wires together.

F.

Power

G.

Power

Never replace the fuse with one

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Adjustable

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Juice

an

easy connection

Control:

Connector
Fuse: If this Fuse should blow, determine the cause or see your authorized dealer.

Boost

The input gain control is preset to match the outputofmost

Filter

Connections:

Crossover

Switch:

Inputs:

- Line Level from Radio Pre-outs: The industry standard RCA jack

to

Switch:

terminals:

Frequency

Applies

The high level inputs use a detachable

for

signal level input. They are gold-platedtoresist the signal

match

Follow correct polarity, anddonot Ground any speaker wires. Do not

output

High for High Pass - Mid-Tweeter.
Off for All Pass - Full Range.
Low for Low Pass - Subs.

Connects Power, Ground, and Remote

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6dBof50Hz Bass Boost.

levels from a varietyofsource units.

greater value than the original

Control:

40-400Hz

FG

connector

source units.

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