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PowerBass PS-ADF110T Application Manual

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PS-ADF110T
PS-ADF110T
AMPLIFIED DOWNFIRING BASS SYSTEM
Application Guide
Please read through this manual to familiarize yourself with your new speakers. Should your PowerBass
Autosound speakers ever require service, you will need to have the original dated receipt.

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  • Page 1 PS-ADF110T PS-ADF110T AMPLIFIED DOWNFIRING BASS SYSTEM Application Guide Please read through this manual to familiarize yourself with your new speakers. Should your PowerBass Autosound speakers ever require service, you will need to have the original dated receipt.
  • Page 3 170 dB. Please observe all local sound ordinances while listening to your PowerBass Autosound system. PowerBass USA, Inc. accepts no liability for hearing loss, bodily injury, or property damage due to the...
  • Page 4 POWERBASS AMPLIFIED BASS SYSTEM FEATURES Built-in High Powered Amplifier: Contains a high power Class A/B monaural amplifier complete with chassis mounted adjustable Gain, Low Pass Filter and Bass Eq controls for sonic integration into most existing factory or aftermarket car stereo systems and engineered perfectly to power the subwoofer.
  • Page 5 Installation of PowerBass Autosound Speakers requires experience with a variety of mechanical and electrical procedures. This manual only provides general installation and operating instructions. If you have any reservations about your installation skills or lack the proper tools, please contact your local PowerBass Autosound dealer for assistance.
  • Page 6 Your PowerBass Downfiring Subwoofer system needs to be installed some place where it can operate efficiently and not endanger the occupants of the vehicle. The location and orientation of your enclosure will affect the quality and quantity of the bass.

  • Page 7: Care And Cleaning

    ENCLOSURE DIMENSIONS AND MOUNTING EXAMPLES Mounting Bracket Mounting Model Bracket PS-ADF110T 12.4”/315mm 17.9”/455mm 5.6”/143mm CARE AND CLEANING The enclosure is constructed of the same non-resonant material used for premium quality home audio speakers, but covered in a combination of vinyl and carpet instead of veneer. A damp cloth is best to wipe down any dirt on the vinyl surface.
  • Page 8 PS-ADF AMPLIFER CONTROL PANEL LAYOUT Fig.2 1. LOW INPUT (RCA) Jacks These RCA style input jacks are for use with source units that have RCA line level inputs. A source unit with a minimum output of 100mV is required for proper operation. However, this input can accept levels up to 6Vrms.
  • Page 9 10. FUSE For convenience most PowerBass AutoSound amplifiers utilize common automotive ATC type fuses. For continued protection in the event that a fuse blows, replace the fuse only with the same value.
  • Page 10 POWER WIRING AND SIGNAL CONNECTIONS POWER CONNECTION BATT+ The amplifier should be wired directly to the vehicle battery using a 8ga power cable. Start at the vehicle battery and run the power cable through the vehicle’s firewall using grommets to the amplifier’s BATT + screw terminal.

  • Page 11: Input Signal

    INPUT SIGNAL (CHOOSING THE HIGH OR LOW INPUTS) The PS-ADF amplifer control panel input signal connects to the head unit’s High Level (speaker wire) output OR Low Level (RCA) output—provided the radio is so equipped with Line Out. A dedicated subwoofer or low level signal will deliver the best performance.
  • Page 12 Fig.4 High Level Connections 12V Battery Fuse Within 18” of battery CHASSIS GROUND Remote Turn On to Power Antenna GROUND NOTE: Use 8ga power/ground wire for BATT+ and GND connections...
  • Page 13 Low Level Input and RCA Interconnect Wiring (fig 5) For radios that have RCA line outputs. You will need to connect the low-level RCA style inputs from the PS- ADF to the line-outputs from the radio (source) via an RCA interconnect commonly called a “stereo patch cord”.

  • Page 14: Set-Up Adjustments

    SET UP ADJUSTMENTS Your PS-ADF enclosure uses several controls to provide sonic integration with virtually any vehicles unique acoustic properties. Please read the following section carefully to familiarize yourself with the function of each control. The following adjustment sequence is recommended to properly tune your PS-ADF enclosure. By first adjusting the GAIN, the LPF, then the PHASE switch, followed by the BASS EQ (in this order) will give you the best results.
  • Page 15 NOTE: Although this adjustment sequence will in most cases provide the best tuning results, the actual process may include several readjustments of each of the controls since their settings interact with each other. If necessary, consult your Authorized PowerBass dealer for help tuning your system.
  • Page 16 Fig.10 Connection with RJ45 Jack Remote Level Controller Your PowerBass PS-ADF enclosure includes a wired Remote Level Subwoofer control module. It uses standard telephone wire and telephone RJ45 connectors. To connect the Remote Subwoofer Gain control to the amplified enclosure, simply insert one end of the telephone plug into the REMOTE gain port. Plug the other end into the back of the remote module.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting Tips

    Check amp gain setting, turn down if set too high This manual is the exclusive property of PowerBass USA, Inc. Any reproduction of this manual, or use other than its intentions is strictly prohibited without the express consent of PowerBass USA, Inc. Copyright 2017 PowerBass USA, Inc.

  • Page 18: Warranty Notes

    PowerBass and the CEA want you listening for a lifetime! This manual is the exclusive property of PowerBass USA, Inc. Any reproduction of this manual, or use other than its intentions is strictly prohibited without the express consent of PowerBass USA, Inc. Copyright 2017 PowerBass USA, Inc.
  • Page 19 Some states do not allow limitations on the length of an implied warranty, so this limitation may not apply. No person is authorized to assume for PowerBass any other liability in connection with the sale of this product.
  • Page 20 PowerBass Autosound – A division of PowerBass USA, Inc. 2133 S. Green Privado – Ontario, CA 91761 Tel. (909) 923-3868 – Fax (909) 923-8048 www.powerbassusa.com...

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