SIR-PS1 Powered Subwoofer User Guide
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 regarding this product please contact Directed Electronics, Inc. at at 1-800-753-0800. Table of Contents Box Contents . . . . . .
Powered Subwoofer Box Contents ❍ Unpack your SIR-PS1 Powered Subwoofer carefully and make sure that everything listed below is present: Failure to mount the unit securely following the instructions in the manual could allow the unit to move, causing personal injury or property damage. ❍ Failure to follow these safety instructions and warnings may result in a serious accident. 1. 2. 3. 4.
vehicle wiring or components. ❍ The minimum power wiring size is 12 gauge. ❍ Incorrect installation may cause interference with electronic vehicle systems or your car radio. Caution Take the following precautions to keep the unit in proper working order: ❍ Be sure the unit is connected to a 12V DC power source with a negative ground connection. ❍ Do not open the unit. ❍ Do not install the unit where it will be exposed to high levels of humidity, moisture, or dust.
Powered Subwoofer Mounting Subwoofer Mount speaker to floor of vehicle (trunk is one recommended place) and fasten as shown below. mounting area underneath or the other side of the mounting surface to assure proper clearance is available for the mounting screws. Connections Power 4 screws total supplied Mounting plates (qty 2) 4 screws total supplied Note: The mounting plates can be installed on any edge of the bottom surface of the subwoofer (shown above mounted on the left and right).
Preamplifier output terminals are connected to the RCA phono jacks of the woofer box via shielded audio lines. When using the loudspeaker output terminals (high level) as an audio drive source, run the input leads to the nearest loudspeakers (front or back), ensuring connection to both left and right audio channels. Ensure the polarity of the connections, + or -, is observed. Bridged output radios (BTL) can also be connected without an additional adapter.
Powered Subwoofer Back Panel Connections/Controls 5 AUTO TURN OFF DELAY (Max. 5 Min) 6 4 7 L R GAIN CROSSOVER PHASE Off Min + - 2 AUTO TURN ON Auto LINE INPUT Max 70 Hz 160 0° + - 3 R 180° 8 L HIGH LEVEL INPUT 1 12 11 Sirius Powered Subwoofer User Guide—© Directed Electronics, Inc.
1, 2. Low Level RCA phono jack input 3. Auto Turn On switch (shown in off position) Note: In the “OFF” position the unit will only turn on if a REM wire has been connected. 4. Gain adjust 5. Power Indicator LED (on top of unit) 6. Crossover adjust 7. Phase adjust 8. Fuse 20A 9. Ground (GND) 10. Remote (connect to remote turn-on (12V switched) from source or head unit.
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 (mm) T (225W x 272H x 296D x 213T) H D Sirius Powered Subwoofer User Guide—© Directed Electronics, Inc.
Limited One Year Consumer Warranty Directed Electronics, Inc. (herein "DIRECTED") promises to the original purchaser, to replace this product should it prove to be defective in workmanship or material under normal use, for a period of one-year from the date of purchase from the dealer as indicated by the date code marking of the product. During this one-year period, there will be no charge for this replacement PROVIDED the unit is returned to DIRECTED, shipping pre-paid.
Powered Subwoofer Sirius Powered Subwoofer User Guide—© Directed Electronics, Inc.
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