VIBE Optisound Auto 8 Manual (no remote version)

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OPTISOUND AUTO 8 Model: OPTISOUNDAUTO8-V2

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OPTISOUND AUTO 8 ACTIVE Model: OPTISOUNDAUTO8A-V2

To ensure maximum performance and safety, please follow all instructions contained within this manual. Please retain this manual for future reference after installation.

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OWNERS MANUAL Congratulations on purchasing your VIBE bass enclosure. Please read this manual in order to fully understand how to get the best results from this product and ensure that all advice on how to look after the product is followed.

Thank you for buying VIBE, we hope you enjoy listening to your product as much as we enjoyed creating it.

ATTENTION

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Please ensure that when installing this product the heatsink will not come into contact with any materials that may be damaged by heat such as upholstery or plastics.

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LIMITED WARRANTY All VIBE products carry a full 12 month warranty, valid from the date of the original receipt and proof of purchase. In order to validate this warranty, the online warranty card should be completed within seven days of the original purchase date. The original receipt and packaging should be retained for this twelve month period. If the product develops a problem any stage during the warranty period, it should be returned to the point of purchase in it’s original packaging, complete with no items missing. If the store is unable to repair the product it may have to be returned to VIBE. This process should take around seven working days and all costs will be covered by VIBE. A full description of VIBE’s warranty information can be found on our website:

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MOUNTING GUIDELINES <RXU 9,%( HQFORVXUH LV GHVLJQHG ZLWK D VZLIW LQVWDOODWLRQ URXWLQH LQ PLQG Please mount the enclosure in a dry location on a solid surface.

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OPTISOUNDAUTO8A-V2 CONNECTIONS Connect to +12V of battery with attached 20 amp fuse

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Connect to chassis ground of vehicle

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Connect to speaker output of headunit R + white R - white / black L + grey L - grey / black

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Connect to RCA (low level) output of headunit

Connect EITHER the high level or low level inputs. Never connect both together as this may cause damage to the amplifier.

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OPTISOUNDAUTO8-V2 CONNECTIONS

To Amplifier speaker output terminals

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INSTALLATION

REAR OF SEAT

UNDER SEAT

SIDE PANEL

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INSTALLATION Please follow the installation method below to secure the enclosure to your chosen location.

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NOTE: Be sure to investigate your mounting area thoroughly for electrical wires, brake or fuel lines or fuel tank to prevent causing any damage.

If you are unsure VIBE recommends that the enclosure is installed by an Authorised VIBE dealer. :KHQ \RX KDYH FKRVHQ \RXU PRXQWLQJ SRVLWLRQ SOHDVH HQVXUH WKDW WKH HQFORVXUH LV VHFXUHO\ PRXQWHG and cannot move or come into contact with objects in the luggage area.

Damage to the enclosure or subwoofer caused by these objects will not be covered under warranty.

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TERMINALS AND CONTROLS OPTISOUNDAUTO8-V2

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RUN IN PROCEDURE VIBE recommends that you follow the run in procedure for the subwoofer detailed below. Â&#x2021; :KHQ \RXU VXEZRRIHU LV XVHG IRU WKH ¿UVW WLPH QDWXUDOO\ OLNH PRVW EUDQG QHZ LWHPV LW LV YHU\ VWLII DQG I rigid. It will take time for the moving parts of the subwoofer to loosen up before the subwoofer is ready to deliver itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s full potential. Â&#x2021; )RU WKH ¿UVW KRXUV LW LV UHFRPPHQGHG WKDW \RX SOD\ WKH VXEZRRIHU LQLWDOO\ DW ORZ WR PHGLXP YROXPHV and gradually increase the volume as time progresses. Â&#x2021; $V D JXLGH LI \RX OLVWHQ WR \RXU VXEZRRIHU IRU RQH KRXU HYHU\ GD\ LW ZLOO WDNH D PRQWK WR UXQ LQ IXOO\

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Width: PP Depth: PP Impedance: 2KPV

Part Number: 237,6281'$872 $ 9 Peak Power: ZDWWV RMS Power: ZDWWV Height: PP H[FO JULOO

Width: PP Depth: PP Fuse rating: DPS

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TROUBLESHOOTING AMPLIFIER WILL NOT POWER UP Â&#x2021; Check for good ground connections. Ensure that the ground cable is connected directly to bare metal and not a painted surface Â&#x2021; 8VLQJ D PXOWLPHWHU HQVXUH WKDW WKH UHPRWH 5(0 WHUPLQDO LV DW OHDVW Y '& Â&#x2021; 8VLQJ D PXOWLPHWHU HQVXUH WKDW WKH %DWWHU\ YROWDJH LV DW OHDVW Y '& DQG EHORZ Y '& Â&#x2021; &KHFN DOO IXVHV Â&#x2021; &KHFN WKDW WKH SURWHFWLRQ OLJKW LV QRW LOOXPLQDWHG LI LW LV LOOXPLQDWHG WU\ WXUQLQJ WKH DPSOLÂżHU RII IRU D I short period of time and then turn back on.

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