DLS Active 6.2 User Manual

Active subwoofer box
WELCOME
Thank you for buying a DLS active subwoofer. The subwoofer must be
installed and adjusted correctly in order to work well. This manual will
show you how to install it. Please read the entire manual before you
start.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

If you do the installation work yourself please observe the following
safety instructions:
- Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery before you start to
install.
- Make sure you don´t damage vehicle components when drilling holes.
- Use power wiring with cable size not less than AWG 7(10 mm
- The box must be installed professionally for safety reasons. Fasten
the box so it can´t move around in case of hard retardation.
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION
Connect a red wire from the battery + to the amplifier terminal marked
+12,5V. Use cable size not less than AWG 7(10 mm
Use max 40 A fuse in the amplifier power cable not more than 30 cm
from the vehicle battery to protect the battery and amplifier in event of a
short-circuit between it and the power amplifier. Use the fuse holder
coming with the active subwoofer.
Connect a black wire from the amplifier terminal marked GND to the
closest negative vehicle ground.
Connect a remote wire from the remote terminal on the amplifier to the
control output on the car stereo equipment (e.g. for electronic aerial or
amplifier). If you use the RCA inputs the remote wire is normally
integrated with the RCA cable. The box sould be installed in the rear
trunk with the speaker directed backwards.
LOW LEVEL CONNECTION USING RCA INPUT
Use a suitable RCA signal cable to connect between car stereo head
unit and sub box amplifier as seen below. Set the input selector switch
to position LOW.
- +
Battery
12 V
SPECIFICATIONS Active 6.2
RMS power out (2 speakers @2 ohm load)
Box volume
Supply voltage
Frequency range
Low level input sensitivity
Phase switch
Phase control
Socket for remote control

Subsonic filter

Crossover, lowpass
High level input
Box dimensions (W x H x D), mm
Fuse
2
).
RCA signal cable
Remote cable
FM1 107,3
Remote start
Connect a remote wire from the remote
terminal on the amplifier to the control
output on the car stereo head unit (e.g.
for electronic antenna or amplifier).
(amplifier SBA185)
265 Watt
10 / 0,35 (liter / ft 3
12 - 15 volt
25 - 160 Hz
0,2 - 7 V
0 or 180 degrees
0- 90 degrees variable
Yes
25 Hz built in
35-160 Hz variable, 24 dB slope
Yes, with automatic start function
400 x 220 x 265
1 x 35 A
HIGH LEVEL INPUT CONNECTION
Connect in parallel with rear speakers or
direct to the head unit speaker output
Automatic remote start
When using high level input to the sub
box amplifier the amplifier turns on
automatically when you start your head
unit. You don´t need to connect a
separate remote wire. Set the input
selector switch to position HIGH.
2 ).
INPUT LEVEL CONTROL (GAIN)
The input level control matches the output of your radio to the input
of the amplifier. After installation is complete, make sure the GAIN
control of the amplifier is turned down to min. Play a tape or CD,
make sure all bass and treble settings, or equalizer, are flat. Turn
the volume of the radio up until you reach a normal listening level.
Increase the gain control until you hear an increase in bass level.
You may have to alternate between finely tuning GAIN control and
LP-filter to optimize the sound.
LOWPASS FILTER (LP-FILTER)
The LP-filter allow low frequencies only and blocks higher
frequencies. A typical setting is 50 – 70 Hz.
Choose the setting that sounds best in your car.
SUBSONIC FILTER
With the Subsonic filter in ON position will reduce all frequencies
below 25 Hz. Test which setting you prefer.
REMOTE SUB LEVEL & PHASE CONTROL
A remote sub level & phase control box can be bought separate.
This control box allows you to adjust sub level & phase from the
front of your vehicle.
PHASE CONTROL & PHASE POLARITY SWITCH
The phase control on this amplifier uses a phase polarity switch
(NORMAL / INVERT), and a variable phase control adjustable from
0-90 degrees.
1. Before adjusting the phase, you must adjust the GAIN control
and LP-filter to a setting where you experince a good sound. The
phase control should be at 0-position when doing this, and the Phase
polarity swich in position NORMAL.
2. Now use the Phase polarity switch to chose which setting that
gives the best bass sound when you listen in the front seat.
3. After making this choise you can go on and adjust the variable
phase control. Turn it slowly clockwise and stop at a position where
you experience the bass sounds is best, and appears to come from
the front of your car.
If you for some reason readjust the gain control or LP-filter after
doing this, you must also readjust the phase control.
Warranty service
This product is covered by warranty, depending on the conditions in
) the country where it is sold. If it i is returned for service, please
include the original dated receipt with the product.
Active 6.2
With amplifier SBA 185
DLS Svenska AB
P.O. Box 13029, SE-40251 Göteborg, Sweden
Tel: +46 31 840060, Fax: +46 31 844021
E-mail: info@dls.se, www.dls.se
INPUTS
High level
Left + Right +
Left -
Right -
FM1 107,3