Vibe SLICK a0, SLICK a1 Instruction Manual

Power Amplifier

Instruction Manual

To ensure maximum performance and safety,
please follow this manual. Please retain the
manual for future reference after installation

CONTENTS

Mounting Guidelines.............................. 3

Connections........................................... 4,7

Setup Section........................................ 8

Applications............................................ 9,10

Trouble shooting.................................... 11

Specification........................................... 14

Warranty................................................. 14

Accessories........................................... 15,16

Congratulations on purchasing your SLICK amplifier Please read this manual

in order to fully understand how to get the best results from your amplifier.
Please ensure that all advice on how to look after your amplifier is followed.

Thank you for buying VIBE, we hope you enjoy listening to your product as

much as we enjoyed creating it.

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Model: SLICK a0 & a1

Mounting Guidelines

Your VIBE amplifier is designed with a swift installation routine in mind. Please mount the amplifier in a dry location on a solid
surface. NEVER mount the amplifier upside down, this will cause the amplifier to over heat and will eventually damage the
amplifier. Before fixing the amplifier in place please ensure that there is sufficient air flow around the exterior of the casing,
at least two inches is sufficient.

Connections

Power Cable

● At least an 10 gauge cable should be used for both the power and the ground connections to the amplifier.

● The power cable should be taken directly from the battery. Rubber grommets should be used when passing through

any bulkheads to prevent the cable from becoming chaffed or cut.

● It is vital that a fuse / circuit breaker (of at least equal value to the one fitted on the amplifier) is placed inline with the

power cable and is no further than eighteen inches away from the battery.

● Please ensure that the fuse is not fitted until the entire installation procedure is complete.

● The two tables below are to help you decide on what cable is correct for you. The first enables you to select the size of

cable depending on the length required. The second will help you convert the cable size from American Wire Gauge to
Metric if you need to.

Length of Run

Current demand 0 – 4 Ft 4 – 7 Ft 7 – 10 Ft 10 – 13 Ft 13 – 16 Ft 16 – 19 Ft 19 – 22 Ft 22 – 28 Ft

0–20 amps 14 12 12 10 10 8 8 8

20–35 amps 12 10 8 8 6 6 6 4

35–50 amps 10 8 8 6 4 4 4 4

50–65 amps 8 8 6 4 4 4 4 2

65–85 amps 6 6 4 4 2 2 2 0

85–105 amps 6 6 4 2 2 2 2 0

105–125 amps 4 4 4 2 0 0 0 0

125–150 amps 2 2 2 0 0 0 0 0

AWG to Metric Conversion Chart

cross sectional area

AWG Number Inch mm mm

2

0 0.325 8.25 53.5
1 0.289 7.35 42.4
2 0.258 6.54 33.6
3 0.229 5.83 26.7
4 0.204 5.19 21.1
5 0.182 4.62 16.8
6 0.162 4.11 13.3
7 0.144 3.66 10.5
8 0.128 3.26 8.36
9 0.114 2.91 6.63
10 0.102 2.59 5.26

Ground Cable

● The ground cable needs to carry the same current as the power cable. At least an 10 gauge cable should be used.

● The amplifier ground should be connected directly to the chassis of the vehicle, to bare metal.

● The cable length should be kept to an absolute minimum.

● It is not recommended that you connect the ground cable to the vehicles seatbelts anchor point.

Remote Turn On

● A minimum of 18 gauge cable should be used for this connection.

● The cable should be run with exactly the same care and attention as the power cable and taken back to the source

(headunit) and joined to the remote cable provided.

● If the source (headunit) does not have a remote turn on cable then a 12v supply should be used. This will require a

switch to be fitted inline to enable the amplifier to be turned on and off. Remember that if this switch is left on you will
flatten the car battery.

RCA Cables

● Depending on the model number of your amplifier and the number of speakers you wish to power you will have to run

either one or two RCA cables from the source to the amplifier.

● Please take extra care when running these cables from the source to the amplifier. Ensure that they are placed away

from all items that can generate any interference, wiring harnesses etc.

● It is recommended that the RCA cables should be run on opposite sides of the car to the previously installed power

cables if possible, to avoid the cable picking up interferance.

Connections - SLICK a0

1. Low Level Output

A daisy chain output For connection to another amplifier with a low level input using only a single RCA output from the source
(headunit).

2. Low Level Input

For connection to any source (head unit) with a low level output. This is your RCA output from the source (headunit)

3. Gain Control

Used to match the input signal of the source to the amplifier. See the setup section for more details.

4. Bass Boost Switch

To provide up to an extra +12 dB of bass boost at 45 Hz. Use this boost to Increase bass output from the amplifier.

5. Low pass Crossover Control

The control is used to select the low pass filter frequency. The frequency ranges are from 45 Hz to 300 Hz.

6. crossover control switch

This switch is used to select high pass, low pass or flat (no crossover) operation for the amplifier speaker outputs.

7. High pass Crossover Control

The control is used to select the High pass filter frequency. The frequency ranges are from 45 Hz to 300Hz.

8. Gain Remote Input Jack

Use to plug in the remote bass controller. (optional ) see back

9. High Level Input

To be used when no RCA's are available. Use the provided loom to connect to closest speakers. The loom connector will only

fit one way around. Once plugged in you should connect the wires as below:

Left Positive - Brown Right Positive - Black Left Negative - Blue Right Negative - Gree

10. Gain Remote Controller

This remote can be mounted in the front of the car and will give you the ability to raise the gain of the amplifier remotely in
the range of 0.25 volts to 6 volts. (Optional accesory, see back for details)

11. Indicator LED

When the amplifier is operating correctly the LED will show as green. When the amplifier is in protection mode the LED will
show as red.

12. Power Connections

Power connections. See Connections section for details on correct connections.

13. Fuses

Please ensure the following fuse rating is used when replacing fuses: 15 amp x 2

14. Speaker Terminal Output

For connection to the speakers. See Application section for wiring examples.

Connections - SLICK a0