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Installation Manual

SUBA150
Subwoofer Amplifier

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Table of Contents

Introduction 1
Getting Started 2
Specifications 3
Crossover Setting 4

Driving A Subwoofer 4

SUBA150 Phase Setting 5
Troubleshooting 6
Technical Assistance 7
Warranty 8

Two-Year Warranty 8
Requirements and Warranty Coverage 9
Return Process 9

Introduction

Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the SUBA150 class D
amplifier. This amplifier is designed as a stand alone compact ampli­fier that allows custom home installation to have a powerful high ei­ciency amplifications while fitting in small places. The SUBA150 comes
with a set of standard ears that allow the user to install it in a standard
single rack mount. Whether you are looking to power a subwoofer or a
tactile transducer, the SUBA150 is guaranteed to deliver.

The SUBA150 is powered by a switching regulated power supply PWM.
It delivers a steady and regulated output, delivering a linear amplifi­cation to your load. Only through linear amplification do you get the
chance to deliver accuracy in amplifications.

The amplifier possesses an eicient switching power supply with
stability at 8 and 4 ohms. These amplifiers will deliver clean accurate
sound with massive damping factor.

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Getting Started

1. Audio sensing setting

2. Red = Amplifier is in auto mode
Green = Amplifier sensing signal: amplifier is on

3. Set with an SPL meter. See page 5

4. Set based on your application. See page 4

5. RCA input from a processor LFE

6. Set based on your input level and power rating of your load

7. High level input. 100 WRMS limit from receiver output

8. Amplified output to your subwoofer or your tactile

9. YOU MUST SET TO YOUR LOCAL POWER GRID LEVEL. NORMALLY
SHIPPED @ 110VAC

SubA150

110-120V~ 220-240V~

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Specifications

Frequency Response 28Hz 175Hz
Power Line Voltage 110-120C~60Hz / 180 WATTS
Dimensions (HxWxD) 2” X 9” X 9”
Weight 4.5 Lbs
Finish Black
Input Sensitivity For

Full Output

240mVrms from le input with volume
control at 0dB, 90mVrms with volume control
fully clockwise.

Input Impedance 8.2 kilo-Ohm Line-level inputs, 32-Ohm

Speaker-level inputs

Internal System Gain 42dB from le input jack to speaker with

the Bass Level control at 0dB , 54dB with the

control fully clockwise.
Output Power into 4 ohm load 280 WRMS
Output Power into 8 ohm load 140 WRMS

WARNING

PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING INSTALLATION

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Crossover Setting

Listed below are crossover settings in a clock like images. Each setting
shows the frequency response, 3dB down (half level)and system rec­ommendation for each setting.

Driving A Subwoofer

If you are using the SubA-150
to drive a subwoofer, then you
will need to set the crossover
below 100Hz. If you have a large
subwoofer such as 12” or 15” or
even 18”, then you will have a
great response with the cross­over set to 12 o’clock setting or
minimum setting. For use with
a 10” or 8” subwoofer, you will
find 12 o’clock and 2 o’clock set­ting to be the best range.

SUBA150 Phase Setting

If you are using the SubA-150 to power a subwoofer, you will need to
set the time of arrival of your subwoofer frequencies with that of your
tower speakers. To do that with high accuracy, you will need to have
an SPL meter. There are many suppliers with such device. RadioShack
has one that works just fine. To set the phase, you will need to send a
continuous tone signal through the front speakers and the subwoofer
at the same time, rotate the phase to zero setting and place the me­ter in the listening position. While the system is playing white noise
or 50-Hz tone, have someone read the meter. Then, rotate the phase
knob until the meter reads the highest reading. This will conclude the
setting. Document the position of your optimum phase and save it for
future references.

Please use this setting if con­necting to a tactile transducer,
large subwoofer and large front
speakers.

Please use this setting if con­necting to a tactile transducer, a
large subwoofer and small front
speakers.

Please use this setting if con­necting to a small subwoofer
and small speakers.

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If you have any questions or concerns about installing or using this
product, you can reach us through one of the following methods:

Phone: [phone]
Hours of operation: 8:00am - 5:00pm (Pacific Time), Mon - Fri
Email: [e-mail]

If you are having technical trouble, please include the model number
and briefly explain what steps you took to resolve the problem in your
email, or be prepared to answer these questions over the phone. If you
are considering returning the product, it’s required that you contact
Origin Acoustics prior to any return attempts. This way we can deter­mine if the issue can be resolved without returning the product, or if
needed we can provide instructions and support for the return process.

Symptom Possible cause Remedy

Sound is out

Amplifier(s) is not
connected to AC

Check out amplifier’s power
cord is well connected to live AC
outlet

The subwoofer
speaker(s) is not
connected to ampli­fier(s) correctly

Check all the speaker wires are
connected to amplifier’s speaker
terminals

Amplifier’s fuse may
blow out

Turn the amplifier’s power o
first, and check the fuse is still in
good condition; If fuse is broken
and you have no spare one, find
your dealer for the replacement)

Amplifier does not
receive audio signal
from source

Make sure the audio cable(s) is
connected and the cable is good

Bad sound performance

Bad audio cable Check out all the audio cables to

make sure the cables are good
and connecting are good as well

The subwoofer
speaker is bad

Replace the bad subwoofer with
a good one, to verify if speaker
itself is the cause

The polarity of
speaker wire is
reversed

Check the polarity (+ / -) are
right, and correct them if they
are wrongly connected

Improper setting
of crossover, or has
chosen the wrong
mode

Try dierent crossover mode or
setting for the best result

Technical AssistanceTroubleshooting

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This warranty may not be valid if the product was purchased through
an unauthorized dealer. This warranty only applies to the individual
that made the original purchase, and it cannot be applied to other pur­chases. The purchaser must be prepared to provide proof of purchase
(receipt). This warranty will not be valid if the identifying number or
serial number has been removed, defaced, or altered.

This warranty does not cover the following:

• Accidental damage

• Damage caused by abuse or misuse

• Damage caused by attempted repairs/modifications by anyone
other than Origin Acoustics or an authorized dealer

• Damage caused by improper installation

• Normal wear, maintenance, and environmental issues

• Damage caused by voltage inputs in excess of the rated maximum
of the unit

• Damage inflicted during the return shipment

Origin Acoustics warrants to the original retail purchaser only that this
Origin Acoustics product will be free from defects in materials and
workmanship, provided the speaker was purchased from an Origin
Acoustics authorized dealer.

If the product is determined to be defective, it will be repaired or re­placed at Origin Acoustics’ discretion. If the product must be replaced
yet it is no longer manufactured, it will be replaced with a model of
equal to or greater value that is the most similar to the original. If this
is the case, installing the replacement model may require mounting
modifications; Origin Acoustics will not be responsible for any such
related costs.

Before making any return attempts, it is required that you first contact
Origin Acoustics. Return product to Origin Acoustics or your dealer, ei­ther in person or by mail. It’s preferable if the product is returned in the
original packaging. If this isn’t possible, the customer is responsible
for insuring the shipment for the full value of the product.

This warranty is in lieu of all other expressed or implied warranties.
Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties, so this may
not apply depending on the customer’s location. (For more information,
see Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.)

Return Process

Requirements and Warranty Coverage

Two-Year Warranty

Warranty

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