Vibe Compact 8, Manual

Page 1: ...ct Active Bass Enclosure S E R I E S CVENC8 V4 Compact 8 kompakter 8 Aktiv Subwoofer 8 активный компактный корпусной сабвуфер Caja Graves Compacta Activa 8 Caisson de bass compact amplifier subwoofer en 8 20cm 8 Compact Active Bass Enclosure S E R I E S CVENC8 V4 Compact 8 kompakter 8 Aktiv Subwoofer 8 активный компактный корпусной сабвуфер Caja Graves Compacta Activa 8 Caisson de bass compact amp...

Page 2: ...ys pushed to reach to a higher level of achievement for every speaker subwoofer or amplifier that we create With CVEN the values that forged Britain s Engineering Heritage have been applied to create the very pinnacle of car audiophile sound quality Carl Venables Founder VIBE Audio 2 Music Heritage mjuz ik The use of sound to produce melody beauty of form and harmony to convey human emotion Music ...

Page 3: ...may become very hot Please do not touch during or immediately after use Please ensure that when installing this product the heatsink will not come into contact with any materials that may be damaged by heat such as upholstery or plastics An aftermarket audio amplifier will place an additional load on the vehicles charging system Most modern vehicles have sufficient capacity in the charging system ...

Page 4: ...to be returned to VIBE A full description of VIBE s warranty information can be found on our website www vibeaudio co uk Damage to product due to improper installation Subsequent damage to other components Damage caused by exposure to moisture excessive heat chemical cleaners and or UV radiation Damage through negligence misuse accident or abuse Repeated returns for the same fault may be considere...

Page 5: ... by VIBE or its subsidiaries To the fullest extent permitted at law VIBE is providing this manual and its content on an as is basis and makes no and expressly disclaims all representations or warranties of any kind express or implied with respect to this manual or the information content Materials or products included in this manual including without limitation warranties of merchantability and fi...

Page 6: ...lation routine in mind Please mount the enclosure in a dry location on a solid surface NEVER mount the amplifier upside down as this will cause the amplifier to over heat and will eventually damage the amplifier Before fixing the enclosure in place please ensure that there is sufficient air flow around the exterior of the amplifier casing to allow adequate cooling ...

Page 7: ...e headunit is turned on the amplifier will turn on automatically after the connected source headunit is turned off the amplifier will shut down after one minute If using low level input RCA it will still be necessary to connect the remote turn on wire At least eight gauge cable should be used for the power connection to the amplifier The power cable should be taken directly from the battery Rubber...

Page 8: ...laced away from all items that can generate any interference wiring harnesses etc 2 It is recommended that the RCA cables should be run on opposite sides of the car to the previously installed power cables if possible to avoid the cable picking up interference Auto power on OFF 8 Low Level Input Connections Interconnects ...

Page 9: ...ive 2 BLACK Connect to chassis ground 3 WHITE BLACK Left speaker negative 4 GREY Right speaker positive 5 NOT USED 6 GREY BLACK Right speaker negative Auto power on ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 High Level Input Connections Pin Configuration ...

Page 10: ...ers giving an overall increase in bass output 3 Auto turn on off switch This switch activates the auto turn on when using high level input If you are using high level input and do not wish to use a separate remote wire please set this switch to ON If using low level input or separate remote wire set this switch to OFF 4 Low pass crossover frequency control This will allow you to set the frequency ...

Page 11: ...atch 7 Remote control input socket Used to connect the supplied remote gain control 8 High level speaker wire input For connection to a source unit without low level outputs Connect this to the front or rear speaker wires of the headunit ensuring that the polarity positive and negative is correct 9 Low level RCA input For connection to any source with a low level output Connect this to the RCA out...

Page 12: ... desired mounting location ensuring that there are no electrical cables fuel lines or brake lines that may be damaged in the chosen location If securing to the vehicle chassis please check with the vehicle manufacturer as to how this may affect any anti corrosion warranty before proceeding If you are unsure about the installation of this product please consult an authorised VIBE dealer 1 Attach th...

Page 13: ...The CVENC8 V4 can also be installed under a seat using the supplied Velcro pads 1 Attach the four Velcro pads to the bottom of the enclosure 2 Attach to the vehicle carpet 13 Mounting Installation ...

Page 14: ...nty The gain control is now set Crossover Setting All VIBE CVEN active enclosures come with a built in frequency control This will allow you to set the frequency at which the crossover filter will take affect It is variable from 50 Hz 150 Hz 50 Hz will produce only low frequencies very deep bass Whilst 150 Hz will produce low and higher punchy bass frequencies In the correct set up the bass should...

Page 15: ...will take time for the moving parts of the subwoofer to loosen up before the subwoofer is ready to deliver it s full potential For the first 30 hours it is recommended that you play the subwoofer initially at low to medium volumes and gradually increase the volume as time progresses As a guide if you listen to your subwoofer for one hour every day it will take a month to run in 15 Run In Procedure...

Page 16: ...is connected to the GND terminal of the amplifier Check that the correct value fuse is fitted 25 amps Protection LED is illuminated Check for shorts on all cables The amplifier is designed to shut down automatically when the temperature reaches 80 C if the amplifier heatsink is very hot this may be the reason for the amplifier shutting down Remove the signal cables and try to restart the amplifier...

Page 17: ...se ratio 90dB Impedance 2Ω Dimensions Height Width Depth 75mm 3 245mm 9 6 343mm 13 5 Configuration Acoustic suspension passive radiator Amplifier CVEN Bass 1 active Bass boost 0 18dB Crossover frequency range 50Hz 150Hz Subsonic filter 20Hz fixed Phase range 0 or 180 17 Specification ...

Page 18: ... Calls cost 50p per minute Call costs correct 01 02 12 Hours of business 9 00am 5 30pm GMT Monday Friday All calls are recorded for training purposes MIDBASS Distribution PO Box 11000 B75 7WG 18 UK Technical Enquiries ...

Page 19: ...For international technical support please contact the distribution agent for your country Please visit www vibeaudio co uk for more details 19 International Technical Enquiries ...

Page 20: ...f our passions and feelings To truly listen to the sounds that move us most we have to hear them as they were truly intended with every detail intact The greatest music demands the greatest sound reproduction equipment www vibeaudio co uk www youtube com vibeaudio www facebook com vibeaudio www twitter com vibeaudio www vibeaudio co uk www youtube com vibeaudio www facebook com vibeaudio www twitt...