Infinity BassLink Speaker System User Manual
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1. BassLink T 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 TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIFICATIONS e PROBLEM POWER LED is not lit CAUSES and SOLUTIONS 1 Fuse is blown and needs replacement 2 Head unit is 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 T e PROBLEM BassLinkT sounds muddy or distorted CAUSES and SOLUTIONS 1 Gain is set too high and PEAK LED is lit constantly Readjust GAIN control see Tuning BassLink T on page 7 2 Bass is set too high Readjust BASS BOOST control see Tuning BassLink T on page 7 3 Head unit output is distorted or blown See your authorized Infinity car audio dealer e PROBLEM No output from BassLink T when head unit fader control is set to front or rear CAUSE and SOLUTION Input connections are improperly wired Verify a2. RCA inputs and two speaker level inputs To help you plan your installation we have included two system applications in Figures 8 and 9 on pages 4 and 5 For more system ideas see your authorized Infinity car audio dealer Figure 8 BassLinkT audio connections for a head unit with two line level or subwoofer RCA outputs Subwoofer or Line Level Outputs on Source Unit Control L R qt ft Remote Level l y y Source Unit mo OO0000000 0 Remote Level Control REMOTE LEVEL BATT REM GND CONTROL LINE LEVEL HIGH LEVEL POWER ii INPUT INPUT doded AUTO TURN ON BASS GAIN CROSSOVER BOOST 00000 RCA Stereo Cables not supplied APPLICATIONS CONTINUED Winfinity Figure 9 BassLinkT audio connections for a head unit equipped with two speaker level outputs Speaker Wires spliced Remote L R Level ct Control WHITE _ GRAY BLACK WHITE BLACK GRAY Ur BASS GAIN CROSSOVER BOOST REMOTE 3 0 0000 PHASE LEVEL CONTROL LINE LEVEL HIGH LEVEL AUTO INPUT INPUT TURN ON cA g L Speaker R Speaker O V Splices ur nit Splices not supplie
3. 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 T BassLink T is designed to work with your vehicle s other speakers to reproduce frequencies below 100Hz Moreover depending on orientation and mounting location BassLink T may be in phase or out of phase with those speakers The result ing conditions known as constructive and destruc tive interference also play a role in shaping the total frequency response of your system BassLinkT includes controls to optimize both of these conditions and their adjustment is explained in sections Controls amp Functions and Tuning Basslink T Choose a mounting location that does not Figure 3 BassLink T in a car s trunk interfere with the seats seat mechanisms Figure 1 BassLink T in a pickup truck D E a ii 1 _ G 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 behind or under the mounting surface BassLink T has been designed for easy installation in many vehicle applications BassLink T should be secured to a solid mounting surface using the supplied mounting hardware There are multiple indenta
4. top panel initially set all controls to their midpoint positions as shown in Figure 13 On BassLink T s top panel initially set PHASE to 0 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 o Adjust the GAIN control clockwise until the PEAK LED on BassLink T s top panel begins to flash with each bass note but doesn t stay lit continuously gt 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 o0 Adjust the CROSSOVER control clockwise or counterclockwise until you hear only low frequency information For example you should NOT hear any vocals coming from BassLinkT when seated in the normal listening position 9 Adjust the BASS BOOST control clockwise or counterclockwise to suit your taste 10 Recheck the PEAK 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 PEAK LED only flashes 1 Reconnect the RJ11 cable between the Remote Level Control and
5. Infinity BassLink Thank you for choosing the Infinity BassLink T BassLink T has been designed 1 ns t ruc t i ons to provide the kind of high performance low frequency reproduction that used to require big clumsy enclosures large amplifiers and complicated installation To ensure maximum performance we strongly recommend that installation be entrusted to a qualified professional Although these instructions explain how to install the BassLinkT 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 Remember to keep this manual and your sales receipt in a safe place for future reference INTRODUCTION CHOOSING A MOUNTING Location Mountinc BassLink T 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 boosted by nearly 12dB per octave as
6. allation tips e Use at least 10 AWG wire for the BATT 12 Vdc 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 T to the nearest bare metal surface For a good connection scrape away paint from the metal surface and use a screw with a lock star washer e Install a fuse holder with a 25 A fuse within 18 of the battery s positive terminal see Figure 7 e The REM connection requires 5 to 12 Vdc signal to turn on BassLink T Most head units with preamp outputs provide this remote voltage signal For speaker level applications a remote connection is preferred but not required since BassLink T s Auto Turn On feature will sense voltage on the speaker wires to automatically turn on BassLink T IMPORTANT To enable BassLinkT s Auto Turn On feature set the AUTO TURN ON switch to the AUTO position see Figure 13 on page 7 Figure 7 Power connections for BassLink T BassLink T Control Panel LINE LEVEL HIGH LEVEL IT INI OH INPU INPUT Tay ell La _ to LEVEL a CONTROL Chassis Ground Bare Metal Remote Turn On o OO0D0000 0 0O Source Unit C Battery APPLICATIONS BassLinkT is equipped with two line level
7. d Source U not supplied C O c mee 000 O a 0 ooo O oo Soho o 00000000 Remote Level Control DONUA A we A A S A S a eoeoeoevoeeeeee 50 INSTALLATION CONNECTING THE REMOTE LeveL CONTROL To BassLink T The Remote 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 Remote Level Control as a template mark and drill holes in the mounting surface Attach the Remote Level Control using the mounting screws provided Figure 10 Figure 10 Under dash mounting of the Remote Level Control IN DASH MOUNTING Disassemble the Remote Level Control by removing the two Phillips head screws on the front panel rear panel and on top Remove the Remote Level Control s bottom and side panels Slide the Remote 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 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 Remote Level Control s potentiometer with the knob removed through the hole and use the nut provided to hold the control in place Figure 11 Figure 11 In dash
8. ll connections see Applications starting on page 4 PROBLEM BassLinkT turns on before head unit is completely on and produces a thump sound CAUSE and SOLUTION For speaker level connections BassLink T is receiving a false turn on signal On BassLink T s top panel slide AUTO TURN ON to OFF and use the Remote REM connection PROBLEM BassLink T s POWER LED remains on after head unit is turned off CAUSE and SOLUTION For speaker level connections this is normal operation when AUTO TURN ON is set to ON BassLink T will remain on another 5 to 10 minutes after sensing that audio signals are not present before shutting down Infinity Systems 250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury NY 11797 USA Ww Infinity Part No BASSLINKTOM e 10 04 TECHNOLOGY PERFORMANCE Design Hl A Harman International Company 516 674 4INF 4463 FAX 516 682 3556 e www infinitysystems com 2004 Harman International Industries Incorporated e PROBLEM BassLink T produces a loud humming noise with the system OFF when using speaker level inputs CAUSE and SOLUTIONS This problem is caused by a feedback loop between your speakers and the high level inputs of BassLink T Choose one of the following solutions 1 Connect a wire from the REMOTE terminal on BassLink T to the remote turn on of your head unit or to the vehicle s accessory circuit On the control panel slide the AUTO ON switch to the OFF position 2 Connect the s
9. mounting of the Remote 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 BassLinkT and the receptacle on the Remote Level Control Figure 12 Figure 12 Remote Level Control electrical connection Control Cable m FAET of Level Control Circuit Board POWER LINE LEVEL HIGH LEVEL INPUT INPUT srai Neel Ea REMOTE A FUSE BATT REM GND L 25A LEVEL CONTROL BassLink T Control Panel Winfinity CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS TuNING BAssLINK T BassLink T provides several controls and indica tors that simplify sonic integration with virtually any vehicle s unique acoustic properties They are located on the top control panel as shown in Figure 13 GAIN Control Use this control to adjust the relative volume loudness of BassLink T with respect to the other speakers in the vehicle CROSSOVER Use this control to adjust the amount of high frequency information present in BassLink T 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 Se
10. t the control to any value between 6dB and 3dB according to your preference PHASE Control Use this switch to reverse the phase of BassLink T s output with respect to its input Choose the position 0 or 180 that sounds the best Figure 13 BassLink T control panel HNG ee POWER BATT REM GND LEOR CONTROL NOTE Depending on BassLink T s orientation and location in a vehicle reversing the phase may or may not increase or decrease the amount of perceived upper bass being reproduced AUTO TURN ON For speaker level connections use this switch to activate or deactivate BassLink T s automatic turn on circuit REMOTE LEVEL CONTROL Use this RJ11 jack to connect the Remote Level Control see page 6 PEAK LED This indicator glows red when the subwoofer is at maximum output Be sure to monitor this indicator during BassLink T setup see Tuning BassLink T When properly tuned the PEAK LED should light momentarily during high level bass transients Avoid adjustments that cause the PEAK LED to remain lit for extended periods POWER LED This indicator will glow blue when BassLink T is operational HIGH LEVEL AUTO INPUT TURN ON GAIN CROSSOVER BOOST PEAK TI g M0000 PHASI win Max ok tom S83 nE o To Unplug the RJ11 cable that connects the Remote Level Control to BassLink T NO Make sure the head unit is off and its volume control is set to minimum 3 On BassLink T s
11. tions along the mounting flange These allow for different screw locations depending on your vehicle BassLink T should be secured using a minimum of four screws along the different edges Please see Figures 4 and 6 Figure 4 BassLink T screw installation WIinfinity MountinG BassLink T CONTINUED Power CONNECTIONS ROUTING THE WIRES All signal and power wires should be routed through the opening provided at the rear of the connection panel On the rear of BasslinkT are two channels extending from the opening one horizontal and one vertical that may be used for routing those wires to the vehicle Depending on installation requirements all or some of the wires may be routed straight down along the vertical channel to the floor and hidden under the carpeting and or across the horizontal channel toward the side and hidden behind the vehicle s trim panels Figure 5 Channels for wiring ae ee eo eS oOo oO lt 0 OYo O Te T ADDITIONAL MOUNTING FEET If your particular application inhibits the ability to secure the lower portion of BassLink T please use the supplied mounting feet They slide into the channels on the bottom of the unit and snap in place This will give you the ability to secure BassLink T to the floor of your vehicle Figure 6 BassLink T installation with optional feet Connect power to BassLink T as shown in Figure 7 Also observe these inst
12. upplied capacitors between each of the speaker outputs of the head unit and the speaker s positive lead as shown in Figure 14 Connect each positive lead of BassLink T s high level inputs to the head unit side of the capacitors Use one capacitor per speaker input channel Figure 14 Connecting supplied capacitors Speaker wire from head unit E Capacitor To speaker lead To speaker level input on BassLink T Amplifier Power Crossover Slope 250W ms Frequency Response 20Hz to 120Hz Fuse 30A Max Current Draw 26A Idle Current Draw lt 800mA Input Sensitivity 50mV to 4V Line level input 1V to 16V High level input Crossover Frequency 50Hz to 120Hz 12dB per octave Bass Boost 6dB to 3dB 40Hz Dimensions LxWxH 40 3 8 x 6 7 16 x 14 3 8 1026mm x 164mm x 366mm 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 2001 EN 55020 2002 E Emmanuel Millot nl Harman Consumer International CS Chateau du Loir France 10 04
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