Owner`s Manual
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1. INPUT LEFT RIGHT SPEAKER SPEAKER OUTPUT OUTPUT RADIO SPEAKERS SOURCE UNIT 4 Low Level RCA Input from Portable Source Device AUX MP3 PORTABLE DEVICE SPEAKERS AMPLIFIER H SPEAKER powerbass 2 INPUT POWERBASS AUTOSOUND LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY PowerBass USA Inc offers limited warranty on PowerBass products under normal use on the following terms PowerBass Autosound Electronics are to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one 1 year This warranty applies only to PowerBass products sold to consumers by Authorized PowerBass Dealers in the United States of America Products purchased by consumers from a PowerBass dealer in another country are covered only by that coun try s Distributor and not by PowerBass USA This warranty covers only the original purchaser of PowerBass product In order to receive service the purchaser must provide PowerBass with the receipt stating the consumer name dealer product and date of purchase Products found to be defective during the warranty period will be repaired or replaced with a product deemed to be equiva lent at PowerBass s discretion and will not be liable for incidental or consequential damages PowerBass will not warranty this product under the following situations e Electronics received with apparent rust or corrosion e Any evidence of liquid damage or exposure to2. Fig 1 There are two basic mounting options for your PowerBass Line Output Converter One is to mount the unit using the supplied brackets as shown in Fig 1 Once attached you may use the brackets as a template and mark the two screw locations with a felt tip pen Use caution to make sure there are no objects behind the installation surface that may become damaged during drilling The other option is to use a large cable or wire tie and secure it behind the dash by wrapping it around the chassis of the unit Make sure the Line Output Converter is secure and do not let the unit hang by the wiring Doing so may cause the wiring plugs to become loose and even disconnected over time due to road vibrations which will cause the Line Output Converter to stop working It is highly recommended to complete the wiring of the Line Output Converter and set the GAIN adjustment prior to mounting the unit SETUP ADJUSTMENT GAIN MIN MAX GAIN Control Set the GAIN to increase the amount of signal coming from the Line Output Converter to your amplifier s Start with the control at the MIN position completely counter clock wise Adjust the GAIN control clockwise until the orange CLIP indicator begins to flicker then back off slightly to cut distortion and operate at optimum gain Fig 2 POWER WIRING AND SIGNAL CONNECTIONS Use the supplied 4 pin wiring plugs to wire up the Power and Speaker connections on the side panels of the Line Output Converte
3. does not have low level RCA outputs 5 GAIN Control This control matches the input level of your ALC 2 with the output level of your system gt CLIP Indicator This LED indicates when the signal is at its maximum level before distortion occurs When the input GAIN adjustment is set correctly and the source unit is at its maximum volume this LED should flicker orange ntermittently 7 POWER Indicator This LED glows blue when the ALC 2 is powered on 8 REM OUT REM IN BATT GND Power Terminal These connections are for remote turn on input power and chassis ground Use a minimum of 18 gauge wire for the power BATT and ground GND connections The power BATT should be fused with a 1 amp fuse INSTALLATION EXPERIENCE Installation of PowerBass mobile sound equipment requires detailed knowledge of electronics wiring and proper speaker impedance We strongly recommend installation by an authorized PowerBass dealer This Owner s Manual only provides general installation and operation instructions If you have any reservations about your installation skills please contact your local PowerBass dealer for assistance PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION NOTE The tools listed below may be required for basic installation An electric drill with bits Philips head and standard screwdrivers Wire strippers Crimping tool VOM electronic volt ohm meter Heat shrink tubing and heat gun Soldering iron MOUNTING THE LINE OUTPUT CONVERTER
4. excessive heat e Attempted repairs or alterations of any nature e Product that has not been installed according to this owners manual Any implied warranties including warranties of fitness for use and merchantability are limited in duration to the period of the express warranty set forth above Some states do not allow limitations on the length of an implied warranty so this limitation may not apply No person is authorized to assume for PowerBass any other liability in connection with the sale of this product Please call 909 923 3868 for PowerBass Customer Service You must obtain an RA Return Authorization Number to return any product to PowerBass The RA number must be prominently marked on the outside of the shipping carton or the delivery will be refused Please pack your return carefully we are not responsible for items damaged in shipping Return the defective product along with a copy of the original dated retail sales receipt plus 12 00 for handling and diagnostic evaluation to PowerBass USA Inc Attn Returns RA 2133 S Green Privado Ontario CA 91761 Residents of HI AK and US territories will be charged for return shipping All inquires regarding service and warranty should be sent to the above address Removed or altered serial numbers will void this warranty This manual is the exclusive property of PowerBass USA Inc Any reproduction of this manual or use other than its inten tions is strictly prohibit
5. the Power Plug gently push it into the power socket on the side panel of the PowerBass ACL 2 RCA INTERCONNECTS mar sa Fig 5 Choose the correct length and style of RCA interconnects for your needs not included Run the RCA cables from the amplifier to the location of the PowerBass ALC 2 Make sure all the RCA cables are run on the op posite side of the vehicle from where you ran the power cables to the amplifier s Hiss engine noise and fan noise can easily be picked up through the RCA cables if run incorrectly Attach the RCA cable from the amplifier to the OUTPUT jacks on the side panel of the processor Next attach the RCA cable from the output on the source unit to the processor s INPUT jacks Unless you are using the high speaker level input SPEAKER OUTPUT CONFIGURATIONS 1 High Level Speaker Input SPEAKERS from Factory Radio Tech Support 8 30am 5 30pm Pacific Time 909 923 3868 www powerbassusa com SWITCH POSITION RCA powerbassi SPEAKER ALC INPUT LEFT RIGHT SPEAKER SPEAKER OUTPUT OUTPUT RADIO SOURCE UNIT 2 Low Level RCA Input SPEAKERS from Aftermarket Radio RADIO SOURCE UNIT SWITCH POSITION RCA powerbass SPEAKER ALC 2 INPUT 3 High Level Speaker Input from Factory Radio SWITCH POSITION SUBWOOFER _ 7 _ AMPLIFIER j D men o D mpmesi RCA SPEAKER powerbass ALC 2
6. ed without the express consent of PowerBass USA Inc Copyright 2014 PowerBass USA Inc 11 PowerBass Autosound A division of PowerBass USA Inc 2133 S Green Privado Ontario CA 91761 Tel 909 923 3868 Fax 909 923 8048 www powerbassusa com
7. exposure to sound pressure levels in excess of 100 dB can cause permanent hearing loss PowerBass Autosound Speakers are capable of producing sound pressure levels well over 170 dB Please observe all local sound ordinances while listening to your PowerBass Autosound system PowerBass USA Inc accepts no liability for hearing loss bodily injury or property damage due to the result of use or misuse of this product 2 CHANNEL LOC LINE DRIVER FEATURES 2 Channel LOC Line Output Converter electronically adjusts high level speaker outputs to low level RCA outputs Necessary when integrating OEM factory radios with aftermarket amplifiers and speakers Auto Turn On Sensing Circuit Picks up the voltage from the High or Low level inputs thus eliminating the need to hard wire the remote input Selectable High Low Input Allows you to use either a high level speaker input or low level RCA input Variable Gain Matches the output level from the radio to the LOC for maximum signal LED Clipping Indicator An Orange LED gives you visual confirmation when setting the Gain control RCA Low Level Output Tiffany style right and left RCA jacks for maximum signal transfer 13Vrms Output As a line driver the ALC 2 can boost the output voltage of the radio head unit up to 13 volts before delivering it to the amplifier inputs Compact Size Thanks to the extensive use of Surface Mount Devices the ACL 2 can be mounted under dash behind the dash or virtual
8. ly anywhere Additional Features Mounting brackets hardware and plug in connectors for easy pre wiring ALC 2 SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Input Power High Level 100 watts Maximum Input Voltage Low Level 9 5 volts Maximum Output Voltage 13 volts Frequency Response 10Hz 100KHz 3dB Total Harmonic Distortion lt 0 4 Signal to Noise Ratio 94dB Low Level Input Impedance gt 20 000 ohms High Level Input Impedance gt 180 ohms Output Impedance lt 100 ohms Power Supply PWM DC DC Current Draw 150mA Recommended Fuse 1 amp Chassis Measurements W x L x H 4 4 x 2 3 x 1 1 111mm x 58mm x 28mm Due to continuing improvements these specifications are subject to change without any notice 3 CONTROL PANEL LAYOUT powerbass ALC 2 2 CHANNEL LOC LINE DRIVER SPE AKER INPUT GAIN O O oS p MN MAX CLIP POWER 1 INPUT Low Level These RCA input jacks allow a low level left and right channel signal input from the source unit 2 OUTPUT Low Level These RCA output jacks provide signal to your amplifier 3 INPUT Switch This switch is used to select the input of the ALC 2 There are two possible inputs The RCA position selects the low level RCA input 0 6V and the Speaker position selects the high level input 4 SPEAKER INPUT High Level This terminal block allows for a high level left and right channel signal input from the source unit Use this if your source unit
9. o the remote lead from the car radio source unit This remote lead from the source unit will trigger a 12 volt output only when the car radio is turned on If the source unit does not provide a remote turn on this method will turn on and off the ALC 2 with the key when the source unit is on or off BATT Power The ALC 2 should be wired directly to a constant 12 volt source We recommend using minimum 18 gauge wire preferably with a red jacket and an In line fuse holder containing a 1 amp fuse The use of an in line fuse is a must to protect the unit in case of electrical short Insert the other end of the fused power wire into the power plug BATT position after stripping off 3 8 of insulation from the end of the wire GND Ground The main ground connection should be made between the GND position on the power plug and a metal part Close to the ALC 2 mounting location The ground wire needs to be as short as possible to minimize the pos sibility of induced noise The metal point on the vehicle where the ground connection is to be made needs to have all paint sanded away to bare metal and removed for better contact of the ground Use the same gauge of wire as you did for the positive connection instead this time preferably using wire with a black jacket Strip the jacket and prepare the other end of the ground wire the same way you did the power wire for insertion into the GND position on the power plug Once you have completed wiring
10. powerbassit AutoS ound ALC 2 2 Channel LOC Line Driver User s Manual Please read through this manual to familiarize yourself with your new signal processor Should your PowerBass AutoSound line output converter ever require service you will need to have the original dated receipt powerbass AutoSound Thank you and Congratulations Thank you for your decision to purchase a PowerBass ALC 2 Line Output Convertor The ALC 2 is a 2 chan nel LOC Line Output Converter that changes the high level speaker output from your factory radio to a low level RCA signal for use with aftermarket amplifiers Your PowerBass ALC 2 has been designed and engineered using the latest in microprosessor technology and will afford you many years of listening enjoyment Additionally this LOC also functions as a Line Driver that takes the input voltage of the radio source unit and increases it up to 13 volts The increased signal is delivered to your amplifier for a more lifelike sound with less noise less distortion and more dynamic range ece eee eee LOC LINE DRIVER This installation manual contains valuable information on how to get the most from your new PowerBass ALC 2 Line Output Converter The increased performance from the Line Driver function will benefit virtually any car audio system To learn more about PowerBass Autosound please visit us on the World Wide Web at http www powerbassusa com A Warning A Continuous
11. r Carefully follow the markings on the top of the ACL 2 for proper wire location The silver set screws on the top of the 4 pole wiring plug should face up Fig 3 Fig 3 Wiring Plug Silver screws on top REM OUT REM IN SPEAKER INPUT SPEAKER POWER INPUT Fig 4 PLUG REM OUT Remote Out The ALC 2 is equipped with a signal sensing circuit that can detect a signal on its input to provide a 12 volt output signal to turn on an aftermarket amplifier Prepare the remote out turn on wire for attachment to the power plug the same way you did for the power and ground We recommend using a 18 gauge wire prefer ably with a blue jacket Insert one end into the REM OUT location on the power plug and the other end to the remote terminal on the amplifier REM IN Remote In The Remote In on the ALC 2 can be activated one of two ways by traditional hard wiring or using the built in auto sensing circuitry The auto sensing circuitry is triggered by the voltage from the High or Low inputs A 6mV offset RCA input and 3V offset Speaker input will be detected when your source unit has been turned on and eliminates the need to run a dedicated wire to the source unit For hardwiring prepare a Remote In turn on wire for attachment to the power plug in the same way you did for the power and ground We recommend using an 18 gauge wire preferably with a blue jacket Insert one end into the REM IN location on the power plug and connect the other end t
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