USER MANUAL
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Features and Highlights
Speaker-Level Inputs
If you are like many people who like the look and features of their fac-
tory-installed source unit, but feel your system overall is lacking power
and bass, we have good news. The LC8i has high-impedance speaker-
level inputs that allow it to accept amplied signals (up to 400 watts per
channel) from most factory-installed source units (even Bose) and output
a high-quality pre-amp signal via standard RCA connectors. This will
allow you to add better-quality ampliers, processors and speakers while
keeping the convenience features of your factory-installed source unit.
Unlike inexpensive speaker-level and line-output converters available,
the LC8i offers high sound quality.
Auxiliary Source Input
A set of auxiliary RCA inputs connects the audio signal of an iPod or
other stereo source into the system through the LC8i. Tapping the in-
cluded LC8i remote knob will change from Main input to the Aux inputs
and tapping again will change the knob function from subwoofer level
control to auxiliary volume control
GTO™ Signal-Sensing Inputs
Most factory-installed source units lack the pre-amp features that make
it easy to upgrade with really good-sounding, performance after-market
products. One of those key features is a 12-volt trigger that will turn on
devices like the LC8i and your external ampliers. Therefore, we have
equipped your LC8i with our unique GTO™ (Great Turn On) Signal
sensing inputs. Once the GTO™ inputs of your LC8i detects a speaker-
level signal on its main inputs, it powers up. When the speaker-level
signal goes away, your LC8i will automatically turn-off. Optionally, you
can defeat the GTO™ with an internal jumper and use the +12-volt trig-
ger (Remote In) which is also provided.
12-Volt Trigger Output
Since you will be using an external amplier and processor in your
system, you will need the ability to “trigger” or turn-on these devices (a
romantic dinner and drinks won’t quite work here). Your LC8i has a high
current 12-volt output trigger (labeled Remote Out) that will provide a
12-volt output to trigger these remote devices, when the LC8i is powered
up. Please note that this output is not to be used as the main power for
these devices.
Summable Outputs
The LC8i has the capability to combine together multiple (2, 4, 6, or
8) input signals from the factory source unit into 2 channels. This is