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user’s manual
www.lanzar.com
3-Way Electronic Crossover Network
OptiX-3B
OptiX-3B
w/Remote Bass Boost and Level Control
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INTRODUCTION... Congratulations on your purchase of a new Lanzar Opti signal processor. Opti mobile electronics are some of the most advanced car audio products available. These quality audio products are designed and engineered to afford you years of uncompromising musical service. Lanzar has utilized the latest electronic technologies in order to deliver a superb listening experience. The X-3B Active Crossover offers the listener the ability to enjoy the finest in mobile audio. The X-3B unlea
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table of contents 2 general features precautions 3 features and specifications 4-5 system wiring 6 mounting and installation 7 noise check and system adjustment 8 troubleshooting 9
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general featur es Blue light illuminated control panel Rotary control knobs 12dB per octave crossover slopes PWM power supply Remote bass boost (0-+18dB) and level controls Subwoofer mode switch Variable subwoofer frequency control 40-400 Hz Parametric "Q" control (2-20) Variable bass boost frequency control 25-250 Hz 2 Subwoofer stereo/mono mode control Variable high-pass frequency control (mid-range) 40-800Hz Variable low-pass frequency control (mid-range) 2k-7 kHz Band pass/ high pass selecto
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Precautions To prevent short circuits, be sure to disconnect the negative battery ground lead before wiring the system up. When you finish the installation, be sure to make one more check to be sure everything is done correctly. 3 Reinstate all car parts that were removed. Reconnect the negative battery ground lead.
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featur es and specifications 4
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featur es and specifications 1. BASS BOOST CONTROL This control adjusts the bass boost gain (0 to +18dB). Adjustable Bass Boost 2. BASS BOOST LEVEL CONTROL This control sets the subwoofer gain control. Frequency 25Hz-250Hz 3. SUBWOOFER MODE SWITCH Allows subwoofer mode channel to receive signal from either the mix of from low-pass inputs directly (when head unit has appropriate 5ch/6ch outputs). Adjustable Bass Boost 0-18dB 4. VARIABLE SUBWOOFER FREQUENCY By turning the selector you can choos
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System wiring 6 SUB MODE SELECTOR SWITCH VIA INPUT OUTPUT POSITION SOURCE SUBWOOFER DIRECT FRONT OFF REAR ON MIX FRONT ON Subwoofer mode switch: allows sub-woofer mode channel to receive signal REAR OFF from either, the mix of from front inputs, the direct from rear inputs.
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REAR OFF from either, the mix of from front inputs, the direct from rear inputs. Mounting and installation Your new Opti Series Crossover comes complete with all required mounting hardware. Mark the location for the mounting screw holes by positioning the Crossover where you wish to install it and use a scribe (or one of the mounting screws) inserted in each of the mounting holes to mark the mounting surface. If the mounting surface is carpeted, measure the hole centers and mark with a felt tip
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Noise check and system adjustment NOISE CHECK Check the entire audio system for noise before permanently securing the CROSSOVER mounting 1. Start the engine. 2. Turn the audio system on. 3. Rev the engine and vary the VOLUME of the audio system to determine if there is any unwanted noise. If so, turn both the audio system and the engine off. Do not secure the CROSSOVER mounting screws. Refer to the "Trouble Shooting Guide" at this manual. 4. If the audio system does not have any noise, securely
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TBOUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM 1. There is an audible distortion at a low • Output levels NOT set correctly. volume level. • Crossover frequencies NOT set correctly. • Check for shorts on the speaker leads. 2. A whining sound can be heard through the • Check the red power wire. It muse be speakers when the audio system is at low connected directly to the battery. volume with the engine running. The whining • Check the system's ground point It muse 9 noise remains unchanged or seem
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limited warranty policy Crossover All Lanzar Signal Processors are carefully constructed and thoroughly tested You must also include the following items with your return: before shipment. Units purchased in the USA are warranted to be free of defects • A copy of your sales receipt or other proof of purchase in material and workmanship for three (3) years from the date of purchase. This • A brief letter indicating the problem you are experiencing with the warranty is limited to the original ret
