Infinity BassLink
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1. T and SOLUTIONS Fuse is blown and needs replacement i Head unit not functioning properly Check remote voltage and power ground or remote connections e PROBLEM POWER LED is lit but there is no bass CAUSES and SOLUTIONS 1 Inputs are not connected Check connections 2 Head unit fader control is not set properly Adjust head unit fader control to feed audio signals to BassLink e PROBLEM BassLink sounds muddy or distorted Bete and SOLUTIONS Gain is set too high and SERVO LED is lit constantly Readjust GAIN control see Tuning BassLink on the previous page 2 Bass is set too high Readjust BASS BOOST control see Tuning BassLink on the previous page 3 Head unit output is distorted or blown See your authorized Infinity car audio dealer WInfiniby TECHNOLOGY PERFORMANCE DESIGN IHL A Harman International Company e PROBLEM No output from BassLink when head unit fader control set to front or rear in a 4 channel connection CAUSE and SOLUTION Input connections are improperly wired Verify all connections see Applications starting on page 3 PROBLEM BassLink turns on before head unit is completely on and produces a thump sound CAUSE and SOLUTION For speaker level connections head unit is producing a false turn on signal On BassLink s side panel slide AUTOTURN ON to OFF PROBLEM BassLink s POWER LED remains on after head unit is turned off CAUSE and SO2. 1 Mfinity Thank you for choosing the Infinity BassLink Infinity BassLink has been designed to provide the kind of e TM high performance low frequency reproduction that used A to require big clumsy enclosures large amplifiers and i J complex installation To ensure maximum performance we strongly recommend that installation be entrusted to a qualified professional Although theseinstructions explain how to install the BassLink in a general sense they do not show the specific installation methods for your particular vehicle If you feel you do not have the necessary tools or experience do not attempt the installation yourself rather ask your authorized Infinity car audio dealer about professional installation options a Ray instructions Remember to keep this manual and your sales receipt in a safe place for future reference INTRODUCTION CuHoosinc A Mountine Location Mountinc BassLink HEARING WARNING Playing loud music in a vehicle can permanently damage your hearing as well as hinder your ability to hear traffic We recommend using low volume levels while driving Infinity accepts no liability for hearing loss bodily injury or property damage resulting from the use or misuse of this product YOUR CAR AND BASS REPRODUCTION Depending on the interior volume of your vehicle and the dimensions of the passenger compartment and cargo area reproduced frequencies below 80Hz may be booste
3. GAIN Control Use this control to adjust the rela tive volume loudness of BassLink with respect to the other speakers in the vehicle CROSSOVER Use this control to adjust the amount of high frequency information present in BassLink s output A lower value means more of the high frequencies are filtered out BASS BOOST Use this control to correct any perceived peak or dip in the bass response typically around 40Hz in most vehicles Set the control to any value between 6dB and 3dB according to what sounds best 6 Figure 12 BassLink controls on right side panel auTO TURNON PHASE o E S 0 auto 180 REMOTE GAIN CONTROL servo PHASE Control Use this switch to reverse the phase of BassLink s output with respect to its input Choose the position 0 or 180 that sounds the best Note Depending on BassLink s orientation and location in a vehicle reversing the phase may or may not increase or decrease the amount of upper bass being reproduced AUTOTURN ON For speaker level connections use this switch to activate or deactivate BassLink s automatic turn on circuit For most speaker level applications slide the switch to AUTO However if your system produces false turn on signals or uses a remote REM connection slide the switch to OFF REMOTE GAIN CONTROL Use this RJ11 jack to connect the remote SUB LEVEL control see page 7 SERVO LED This indicator glows green when the s
4. IN DASH MOUNTING Disassemble the Sub Level Control by removing the two Phillips head screws on the front panel rear panel and on top Remove the Sub Level Control s bottom and side panels Slide the Sub Level Control s PC board forward to release the RJ11 connector from the back panel and remove the board along with the potentiometer knob and connector as a single assembly Figure 13 Under dash mounting of the Sub Level Control Choose a mounting location that allows easy access to the control and provides 1 3 4 clearance behind the mounting surface Drill a 9 32 hole in the mounting surface Feed the Sub Level Control s potentiometer with the knob removed through the hole and use the nut provided to hold the control in place Figure 14 Figure 14 In dash mounting of the Sub Level Control Control Circuit Board Washer Hex Nut Knob Route the cable behind the dash or other interior panels and under the carpet Do not route the cable outside the vehicle Connect the RJ11 cable between the RJ11 receptacle on the BassLink and the receptacle on the Sub Level Control Figure 15 Figure 15 Sub Level Control electrical connection Control Rear View of Level Control Circuit Board RIGHT e e I e e UNIVERSAL LEFT INTERFACE L RIGHT e e E servo O LEFT BassLink Connector Panel TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIFICATIONS e PROBLEM POWER LED not lit
5. and GND ground connections If needed use at least a 20 AWG wire for the REM remote connection e Route all power wires through a grommet in the vehicle s firewall If a factory grommet is unavailable install one e Connect a short GND wire from BassLink to the nearest bare metal surface For a good connec tion scrape away paint from the metal surface and use a screw with a lock star washer Figure 5 Power connections for BassLink AUTO FUSE20A TURNON PHASE i i AUTO if REMOTE GAIN CONTROL RIGHT UNIVERSAL LEFT INTERFACE RIGHT Be LEFT FRONT servo O BassLink right side panel Battery Install a fuse holder with a 20 A fuse within 18 of the battery terminal see Figure 5 The REM connection requires 5 to 12 Vdc signal for BassLink to turn on remotely Most head units with preamp outputs provide this remote voltage signal For speaker level appli cations a remote connection is not required since BassLink s Auto Turn On feature will sense voltage on the speaker wires to automatically turn on BassLink IMPORTANT To enable BassLink s Auto Turn On feature set AUTO TURN ON to the AUTO position see Figure 12 on page 6 Chassis Ground Bare Metal O o ooo O O 000 O oOo Soho CO ODO0000 0 O Source Unit I BassLink is equipped with four line level RC
6. BLACK GREEN ono RR LR Sub Level Speaker Wires ub Leve z Pe pliced Control BassLink right side GRAY WHITE BLACK GRAY BLACK WHITE OO e 1 RF LF lq Speaker Wires PY spliced Sub Level Control O0 OOg Be lt a LF Speaker RF Speaker O O J f i RE RE Soo cL ooo O oOo Q qdhO o o0oo0o0o0000 O Splices Splices l not supplied Source Unit not supplied o OJ o OJ LR Speaker RR Speaker Figure 10 BassLink audio connections for a head unit equipped with two speaker level outputs unveasAa LEFT INTERFACE _ monr Sub Level Control BassLink right side Speaker Wires spliced Sub Level Control L Speaker R Speaker 0 o e ges f o Splices ooo O Ci SS Splices not supplied SRO eree not supplied Source Unit CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS TuNING BassLink BassLink provides several controls and indicators that simplify sonic integration with virtually any vehicle s unique acoustic properties They are located on the front and side panels as shown in Figures 11 and 12 Figure 11 BassLink controls on the front panel Power Gain vin Max Crossover ok tone Bass Boost TE POWER LED This indicator will glow red when BassLink is operational
7. A inputs and four speaker level inputs Any combina tion of line level and speaker level inputs may be used to provide nonfading bass when connected to a head unit with four outputs Figure 6 BassLink audio connections for a head unit with two line level or subwoofer RCA outputs R L Subwoofer or Line Level Outputs on Source Unit Sub Level Control LF Speaker RCA Stereo Cables not supplied To help you plan your installation we included five system applications in Figures 6 through 10 on pages 3 through 5 For more system ideas see your authorized Infinity car audio dealer Note The applications show the remote SUB LEVEL control which installs under the dashboard for easy in car bass level adjustments see page 7 BassLink right side a T Sub Level Control RF Speaker ooo O 000 O do O0000000 0 LR Speaker Source Unit RR Speaker 3 APPLICATIONS CONTINUED Figure 7 BassLink audio connections for a head unit equipped with four line level RCA outputs Bg BassLink RR LR RF LF right side Line Level Outputs Sub Level g on Source Unit Control eee De LF Speaker RCA Stereo Cables n
8. LUTION For speaker level connections this is normal operation when AUTOTURN ON is set to ON BassLink will remain on another 5 to 10 minutes after sensing that audio signals are not present before shutting down Infinity Systems Inc 250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury NY 11797 USA 800 553 3332 FAX 516 682 3523 e www infinitysystems com 2002 Infinity Systems Inc e P N BASSLINKOMREV2 Printed 1 02 Amplifier Power Frequency Response Fuse Max Current Draw Idle Current Draw Input Sensitivity Crossover Frequency Crossover Slope Bass Boost Dimensions L x W x H BassLink Sub Level Control with housing Sub Level Control without housing 200 Wims 20Hz to 120Hz 20A 12A lt 800mA 50mV to 4V Line Level Input 1V to 16V Universal Interface 50Hz to 120Hz 12dB per octave Declaration of Conformity CE We Harman Consumer International 2 route de Tours 72500 Chateau du Loir FRANCE declare in own responsibility that the product described in this owner s manual is in compliance with technical standards EN 55013 A14 1999 EN 55020 A14 1999 Vincent Delanoe Harman Consumer International Chateau du Loir France 10 01 6dB to 3dB 40Hz 14 1 2 x 12 1 2 x 8 1 2 369mm x 318mm x 216mm 2 3 16 x 2 5 16 x 7 8 56mm x 59mm x 23mm 2 3 16 x 1 5 16 x 3 4 56mm x 34mm x 20mm
9. d by nearly 12dB per octave as frequency decreases This effect known as the vehicle s transfer function or cabin gain plays an important part in shaping the overall in car response of the BassLink BassLink is designed to work with your vehicle s other speakers to reproduce frequencies below 100Hz Moreover depending on orientation and mounting location BassLink may be in phase or out of phase with those speakers The resulting conditions known as constructive and destructive interference also play a role in shaping the total frequency response of your system Fortunately BassLink has controls to optimize both of these conditions and their adjustment is explained later in the manual Choose a mounting location that doesn t interfere with cargo fold down rear seats or the trunk lid The best location is usually a corner of the trunk or cargo area as shown in Figures 1 and 2 These locations in addition to being out of the way will provide the best sonic reproduction in the 60Hz to 100Hz range because the woofer out put will be corner loaded against the vehicle s walls In any case BassLink must not interfere with the safe operation of the vehicle Figure 1 BassLink in a car s trunk Figure 2 BassLink in an SUV s cargo area CAUTION Make sure mounting screws will not puncture wiring harnesses brake or fuel lines or the vehicle s fuel tank Some or all of these may be located be
10. hind or under the mounting surface Note Each enclosed mounting foot has a captive nut for foot attachment to BassLink Orient each foot so its nut faces BassLink s back Enclosed bolts may then be passed through BassLink using front or top holes and fastened to the nuts in the back or bottom See Figures 3 and 4 for details VERTICAL MOUNTING Slide the two black vertical mounting feet over the bottom of BassLink until they snap into the indenta tions as shown in Figure 3 Place BassLink with its feet so the controls face the trunk or cargo interior for easy adjustment At each foot insert a supplied bolt through holes and tighten with a screwdriver Securely mount BassLink to the mounting surface with the four enclosed tapping screws Figure 3 Vertical mounting of BassLink black Bolt HORIZONTAL MOUNTING Slide the four gray horizontal mounting feet over the sides of BassLink until they snap into the indentations as shown in Figure 4 Place BassLink with its feet so controls face up for easy adjustment At each foot insert a supplied bolt through holes and tighten with a screwdriver Securely mount BassLink to the mounting surface with the four enclosed tapping screws Figure 4 Horizontal mounting of BassLink Bolt l Power CONNECTIONS APPLICATIONS Connect power to BassLink as shown in Figure 5 Also observe these installation tips e Use at least 12 AWG wire for the BATT 12 Vdc
11. or counterclockwise until you hear only low frequency information For example you should NOT hear any vocals coming from BassLink when seated in the normal listening position 9 Adjust the BASS BOOST control clockwise or counterclockwise to suit your taste 10 Recheck the SERVO LED to make sure it s flashing in time with the bass but is not lit continuously If it is lit continuously adjust the GAIN control counterclockwise until the SERVO LED only flashes 1 Reconnect the RJ11 cable between the remote level control and BassLink You may then use the remote level control to adjust the level of the bass to suit your taste and or different program material Note In most cases the above steps will provide satisfactory tuning However the actual process may require several readjustments of each control since the settings will interact with each other If necessary consult your authorized Infinity car audio dealer for help in tuning your system W Infinity INSTALLATION CONNECTING THE SUB LeveL CONTROL To BASSLINK The Sub Level Control may be mounted under the dash or may be dismantled and mounted in the dash for a factory appearance UNDER DASH MOUNTING Select a mounting location that allows easy access to the control while driving Using the Sub Level Control as a template mark and drill holes in the mounting surface Attach the Sub Level Control using the mounting screws provided Figure 13
12. ot supplied Figure 8 BassLink audio connections for a head unit equipped with two line level RCA outputs and two speaker level outputs eed RF LF Line Level Outputs on Source Unit Sub Level Control BassLink right side VIOLET GREEN BLACK VIOLET BLACK GREEN Oo uo RR LR Speaker Wires spliced Sub Level Control RF Speaker LF Speaker Ss O RCA Stereo Cables Sub Level Control RF Speaker 000 or Nog 000 A oOo do O0000000 0 Source Unit LR Speaker not supplied a TE O 0 000 O oOo L moO o 00000 0 0 C Splices 7 Splices l not supplied Source Unit not supplied Y OJ RR Speaker LR Speaker RR Speaker W Infinity APPLICATIONS CONTINUED Figure 9 BassLink audio connections for a head unit equipped with four speaker level outputs UNveRsAL LEFT INTERFACE aiat PoE VIOLET GREEN BLACK VIOLET
13. ubwoofer is at maximum excursion and the amplifier is modifying the output to maintain maximum performance Be sure to monitor this indicator during BassLink setup see Tuning BassLink When properly tuned the SERVO LED should light momentarily during high level bass transients Avoid adjustments that cause the LED to remain lit for extended periods Unplug the RJ11 cable that connects the remote level control to BassLink 2 Make sure the head unit is off and its volume control is set to minimum 3 On BassLink s front panel initially set all controls to their midpoint positions as shown in Figure 11 On BassLink s side panel initially set PHASE to 0 as shown in Figure 12 4 Turn on the head unit and play a favorite music track that has substantial bass Set the head unit s volume control to 75 percent of the total output approximately 3 o clock on rotary controls 5 Adjust the GAIN control clockwise until the SERVO LED on BassLink s side panel begins to flash with each bass note but doesn t stay lit continuously 6 Listen to your system making a mental note of the amount of upper bass being reproduced 7 Switch the PHASE control to 180 and listen again for upper bass content There may be more upper bass less upper bass or no change at all The position that provides the most upper bass is correct but choose either setting according to your taste 8 Adjust the CROSSOVER control clockwise
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