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SIR-PS1 Powered Subwoofer
User Guide
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Congratulations! Your new SIR-PS1 Powered Subwoofer lets you enjoy SIRIUS Satellite Radio digital entertainment to its fullest sonic range. Use this manual to install your Powered Subwoofer and to familiarize yourself with all the features and capabilities of the subwoofer. For the latest information about this and other products, visit www.directedsirius.com. For technical help regard- ing this product please contact Directed Electronics, Inc. at at 1-800-753-0800. Table of Contents Tuning . .
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Powered Subwoofer Powered Subwoofer ❍ Failure to mount the unit securely following the instruc- Box Contents tions in the manual could allow the unit to move, caus- ing personal injury or property damage. Unpack your SIR-PS1 Powered Subwoofer carefully and make sure that everything listed below is present: ❍ Failure to follow these safety instructions and warnings may result in a serious accident. 1. Powered Subwoofer 2. Mounting plates with hardware 3. Power cabling kit Warning 4. High Level In
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vehicle wiring or components. ❍ Turn the unit’s power off, wait 5–10 seconds, then turn the power back on again. ❍ The minimum power wiring size is 12 gauge. ❍ If the problem persists, consult your local Sirius retailer. ❍ Incorrect installation may cause interference with elec- tronic vehicle systems or your car radio. Cleaning the Unit If the unit becomes dirty, remove power from the unit and wipe it with a soft dry cloth. Do not use hard cloths or any Caution solvents to clean the unit as the
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Powered Subwoofer mounting area underneath or the other side of the mounting Mounting Subwoofer surface to assure proper clearance is available for the mounting screws. Mount speaker to floor of vehicle (trunk is one recommend- ed place) and fasten as shown below. Connections Power 4 screws total 1. Connect the +12V BATT terminal, using 12 gauge wire, supplied to the positive side of the vehicle’s battery. Be sure to install a fuse within 1 foot of the battery and that is the same rating as the
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Preamplifier output terminals are connected to the RCA 7. Next, using the Crossover control, select a phono jacks of the woofer box via shielded audio lines. crossover frequency that produces a well-bal- anced bass sound. When using the loudspeaker output terminals (high level) as an audio drive source, run the input leads to the nearest You may have to alternate between finely tuning the Gain loudspeakers (front or back), ensuring connection to both control and the Crossover control to optimize
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Powered Subwoofer Back Panel Connections/Controls 5 AUTO TURN OFF DELAY (Max. 5 Min) 6 4 7 AUTO TURN ON LINE 3 CROSSOVER PHASE INPUT Auto GAIN Off L Min Max 70 Hz 160 0° 180° 2 R R L 8 FUSE 20A HIGH LEVEL +12V INPUT BATT REM GND 1 12 11 10 9 7 Sirius Powered Subwoofer User Guide—© Directed Electronics, Inc. all rights reserved + + - -
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1, 2. Low Level RCA phono jack input Back Panel Controls 3. Auto Turn On switch (shown in off position) Auto Turn On switch—when On, the subwoofer will auto- Note: In the “OFF” position the unit will only turn matically power up when audio is present on the Hi Level on if a REM wire has been connected. audio input, and power down (after a delay) when no audio is present on the Hi Level audio input. 4. Gain adjust 5. Power Indicator LED (on top of unit) Gain adjust—allows adjustment of the gain
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Powered Subwoofer Specifications Maximum Power 160 watts High Level Input 5–50 watts RMS Power 80 watts Weight 16.5 lbs Nominal Impedance 3 ohms/voice coil x 4 Frequency Response 20Hz–200Hz Sensitivity (SPL @ 100Hz) 104dB Fuse Size 20A Phase 0–180° Minimum Power Wire Gauge 12 Crossover 70–160Hz Input Sensitivity 0.2–8.0V Size—inches 8.9W x 10.7H x 10.6D x 8.4T T (mm) (225W x 272H x 296D x 213T) H W D 9 Sirius Powered Subwoofer User Guide—© Directed Electronics, Inc. all rights reserved
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LECTUAL PROPERTY ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED TO Limited One Year Consumer Warranty THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, AND DIRECTED NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY Directed Electronics, Inc. (herein "DIRECTED") promises to PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY LIABILITY IN CON- the original purchaser, to replace this product should it prove NECTION WITH THE SALE OF THE PRODUCT. DIRECT- to be defective in workmanship or material under normal ED HAS ABSOLUTELY NO LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL use, for a period of
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Powered Subwoofer 11 Sirius Powered Subwoofer User Guide—© Directed Electronics, Inc. all rights reserved
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G_SIR-PS1 06-05 SIRIUS, the SIRIUS dog logo and related marks are trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. © 2005 Directed Electronics, Inc. all rights reserved
