Protection circuitry pleasure. Mounting the subwoofer Thank you for making CADENCE your Connecting the subwoofer choice for car audio entertainment! Front panel controls and features Rear panel controls and features...
Introduction What is included? With the QSA8.2, we are introducing a When first unpacking your new low-profile amplified subwoofer. amplified subwoofer, please check Low enough to easily fit below the first that the package contains all of seat of your car, this system offers the items below.
General precautions Protection circuitry Before installing and using your new The built-in amplifier incorporates CADENCE amplified subwoofer , special protection circuitry which will please become familiar with all the disable the amplifier if any of the information contained in this manual.
Mounting the subwoofer Connecting the subwoofer Before doing any wiring, look through 1. Find a suitable location in the vehicle this manual and identify the diagrams in which to mount the amplifier. to follow for power, input and speaker A typical location is shown below: connections for your particular Vehicle seat installation.
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5. Connect all line inputs and outputs (if Don't misuse the used) using high-quality cables. Connect level control! all speakers, following the diagrams in this manual. Be sure to observe proper polarity to avoid audio phase problems. Do not mistake the input level control for a volume control! It is designed ONLY to match the output level of 6.
Front panel controls and features Sa-8.2 8˝ SUPER COMPACT BASS ENCLOSURE WITH 2 CHANNEL AMPLIFIER OUTPUT REMOTE LEVEL CONTROL PORT LOW - PASS FILTER Attach the included remote level The LOW P - ASS rotary potentiometer control to control the volume level of permits the setting of the low-pass the subwoofer independently.
Rear panel controls and features Sa-8.2 POWER TERMINALS LOW LEVEL RCA INPUTS Low level inputs are the recommended FUSE way to introduce the audio signal to the The fuse is rated at 30A. Do not use subwoofer if RCA outputs are present a fuse with a different value and on your head unit or other signal NEVER replace the fuse with a wire...
Low Level Input Wiring Low-level (RCA) input wiring is preferred for best audio performance. Most trunk or hatchback installations will require a 15-20 feet RCA cable, while pickup trucks and under-seat installations will require a 6-12 feet RCA cable. Always use a high quality cable.
WIRING METHOD B BLACK Sa-8.2 L+ Green / BLACK WHITE / BLACK L+ L- Green WHITE L- NOTE: You may not hear any GREY / BLACK R+ R+ Purple / BLACK any sound when using GREY R- R- Purple option A with older head units. If that is the case please change speaker phase as per option B.
Remote Level Control Connection Sa-8.2 8˝ SUPER COMPACT BASS ENCLOSURE WITH 2 CHANNEL AMPLIFIER OUTPUT Install the remote control securely under the Remote Level Control dash or in a similar location where using it will not distract the driver. Specifications MODEL: QSA8.2 STEREO RMS power...
Troubleshooting If you experience operation or performance problems with this product, compare your installation with the electrical wiring diagram on the previous pages. If problems persist, read the following troubleshooting tips which may help eliminate the problems. SYMPTOM POSSIBLE REMEDY Amplifier will not Check to make sure you have a good ground connection.
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