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  • Page 2 Congratulations on your purchase of the Planet Audio P8UAW, amplified Under Seat Subwoofer. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to bring you the highest level of performance and quality, and will afford you years of listening pleasure. Thank you for making a Planet Audio your choice for car audio entertainment! P8UAW 8"...
  • Page 3 Introduction The P8UAW, introduces a low-profile active subwoofer, its low enough to easily fit under the seat of your car. This system offers you a quick and easy way to add a high-powered subwoofer to your audio system. Both high-level (speaker level) and low-level (RCA) inputs are present, making this a...
  • Page 4: What Is Included

    When first unpacking your new amplified system, please check that the package contains all of the items below. If something is missing, contact our Tech Dept. Main Unit P8UAW Amplified System Accessories Subwoofer Remote Control w/ Cable High-Level Input Harness...
  • Page 5: Front Panel Controls And Features

    Front Panel Controls and Features ① LED STATUS INDICATOR Green – On Red –Protection ② SUB PHASE The Sub Phase can be used to adjust for bass response. Each vehicle will be different and should be set for your particular installation. If the bass response “disappears”, flipping the switch should fix and will properly align the phase with the rest of the system.
  • Page 6: Rear Panel Controls And Features

    Rear Panel Controls and Features ① POWER TERMINALS Planet Audio recommends the use of high quality 8 gauge wiring. The ground should be kept under 3ft (36”). Always scrape away any paint for the ground connection. Ground point should be clean with the correct type of bolt to secure it.
  • Page 7 RCA Inputs (Low Level) RCA cables are preferred for best audio performance. Installation lengths will vary due to sizes. Always connect with the high-quality cables to avoid any induced noise. NOTE: DO NOT USE/CONNECT BOTH HIGH-LEVEL AND RCA INPUTS AT THE SAME TIME Speaker Input (High-Level) The high-level input(s) should only be used when your receiver lacks Full-Range RCA Outputs.
  • Page 8: Power Input Connections

    Power Input Connections Connect the ground terminal to the closest point on the chassis of the vehicle. Keep this ground wire to less than 3 ft. (36”) in length. Use a high quality OFC 8 gauge wire. Connect the remote terminal to the remote output of the head unit to “REM” using 16 gauge wire.
  • Page 9: Mounting The Subwoofer

    Mounting the subwoofer 1. Find a suitable location in the vehicle in which to mount the amplifier. An optional location is shown below: 2. Make sure there is sufficient air circulation around the intended mounting Location. 3. The mounting feet have multiple mounting locations. 4.
  • Page 10: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you experience operation or performance problems with this product, compare your installation with the electrical wiring diagrams on the previous pages. If problems persist, read the following troubleshooting guide which may help. If you have any further questions, please give our Tech Department a call. Check to make sure you have a good ground connection Check that the remote input (turn-on) has at least 9VDC Check that there is battery power on the (+)terminal...
  • Page 11: Specifications

    Specifications Maximum Power 800 W < 0.1% S/N Ratio >90db Frequency Response 20 Hz - 150 Hz Input Sensitivity 100 mV - 6 V Low Pass Filter 50 Hz – 150 Hz @ 12dB/Oct Subsonic Filter 20 Hz – 50 Hz @ 6dB/Oct Bass Boost @ 45 Hz 0 to +12 dB...

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