Specifications
REMOTE TURN ON OPTIONS
The BLUE with WHITE wire on the CS8A5s 10-pin connector is the
remote turn on wire. You have two options in connecting the remote
turn on wire. Select the option best suited for your application.
Option One:
For the best functionality, the remote turn on wire should be connected
to the source unit's "Accessory", "Auto-Antenna" or "Remote" lead
-- any of which will supply 12 Volts positive when the cars radio is
turned on.
Option Two:
If the source does not have an Auto-Antenna lead (or if the Auto-
Antenna goes down during tape or CD operation), you will need to
connect the remote turn on wire to an accessory or ignition point at
the vehicle fuse block. In this configuration, the CS8A5 will be on
whenever the ignition is on. This method may allow noise or
turn-on-and-off transients to become amplified when the
source unit is not in use.
L.E.D. POWER INDICATOR
If power, ground and remote are connected properly, the green LED
light will illuminate.
PHASE SWITCH
When one of the CS8A5 High-level Input channels is out of phase
electrically with the other High-level Input channel, your CS8A5 will
sound as if it has little or no output and any output that is produced
may sound distorted. If you suspect that your CS8A5 is out of phase,
use the AM I IN PHASE procedure to diagnose and correct the CS8A5
output, and proper bass response will be produced.
To correct this situation, simply flip the phase switch on the CS8A5.
When the input signal is in correct electrical phase, the level of bass
output will be greatest when the balance control of the radio is set
to the center position.
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SETTING THE LEVEL
To set the level of the CS8A5, start with the F/R GAIN and the
SUB GAIN control all the way down. (Fully counter-clockwise).
Play a music track with high dynamic content and turn up the
source unit to at least 3/4 volume. Slowly increase the F/R GAIN
and set it just below audible distortion or until reaching a
comfortable hearing threshold (whichever occurs first) Next,
increase the SUB GAIN and set it to an appropriate level for your
tastes or until you hear distortion (whichever occurs first)
OPTIONAL REMOTE BASS CONTROL MODULE
If you find you like to change the level of bass depending on
what you are listening to and want an easy way to make this
possible, you can purchase an optional Remote Level Control for
the CS8A5. The Remote Level Control is an accessory that is
available from your dealer or directly from Bazooka Mobile
Audio.
Before connecting the remote, it will be necessary to find a
mounting location that will be easy to access for adjustment.
Once you select your mounting location, you will need to run
the control wire from the remote to the amplifier. To avoid
possibility of induced noise from the cars electrical system (i.e.
popping noises or engine noise), run the cable from the remote
to the amplifier away from the cars electrical wiring.
To ensure full range of operation from the Remote Bass Control
Module, it is necessary to turn the SUB GAIN on the CS8A5 fully
clockwise before plugging the Module in.
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