36Watts 2 Channel High Power MOSFET Amplifier
with Protection LED Indicator
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You have purchased a quality product designed and engineered to give you many years of uncompromised
musical service. Lanzar Vector ampliers are designed with the lates technology available, which provides
headroom for even the most demanding peaks and dynamic ranges found on modern CD's and recordings.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features and Specications
Electrical Connections
Stereo/Mono Input Connections
System Wiring Speaker Connections
Mounting and Installation
Protection Circuitry and Troubleshooting
Precautions
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
AND KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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Features and Specications
Crossover Mode Selector: When used with neutral, full range system, set this switch to "FULL". lf you wish to use the
internal crossover to power a driver or specic frequency range, use the "LPF" or "HPF' for the "L0WPASS" or "HIGH-
PASS" settings.
Input Level Controls: Enables the matching of input levels to the output levels from head unit (or other signal source).
The input sensitivity of adjustment ranges from 6V to 200mV.
Crossover Frequency Control: When crossover mode selector is in HIGHPASS mode, this cantrol sets the lower
frequency limit for audio program sent to the speakers. When crossover mode selector is in LOWPASS mode, this
control sets the upper frequency limit for audio program sent to the speakers. The crossover is continously variable
adjustment from 40 to 250Hz.
Bass Boost Selector: This selector switch permits the bass level an increase of 18dB.
Low Level Input: This amp features RCA type jacks for high impedance input. Use these with car stereo input which
uses RCA type connector cables.
High Level Input: If your car stereo jacks are not RCA type output, use the high-low level input adaptor to connect the
speaker output leads of car stereo and the RCA input jacks of amp.
AUX Line Outputs: This amp features RCA jacks for AUX line outputs. Use these for unlimited system expansion to the
next amplier.
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Power LED: This indicator is illuminated in Green when power is applied.
Protection LED: This indicator is illuminated in Red when the built-in protection circuitry is activated.
Power Fuse: The fuse protects the amplier and your car's electrical system from short circuit conditions.
Power Terminals: Use these connectors to deliver power, ground, and remote turn-ON control to the amplier.
Speaker Connectors: These terminals are guarantee high conductivity and minimum signal loss.
Features:
• Slim Size Amplier Design For Easy Installation
• Thermal / Overload / Short Circuit Protection
• Soft Turn On/O
• Power & Protection LED Indicator
• Low-Level RCA Input: 20K Ohms
• Line Level RCA Output
• MOSFET Power Supply
What's in the Box:
• 2-Channel High Power Amplier
Technical Specs:
• Construction Material: Aluminum Badge, Aluminum Heatsink
Iron End Panels
• Variable Hi-Pass: 40 Hz-250 Hz
• Variable Low-Pass: 40 Hz-250 Hz
• Variable Input Level (Gain) Control: 6V-200mV
• Bass Boost Switch:0-18dB
• 36W x 2 @ 4 Ohms, 14.4V
• 2 Ohm Stable
• Frequency Response: 15 Hz-30K Hz
• Signal to Noise Ratio: >95dB
• THD:0.1 %
• 2x20 Amp Maxi Type Fuse
• Dimensions: 10.63''W x 1.78''H x 7.48''
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Controls
Low level inputs
AUX line inputs
Input level control
Bass boost selector
Crossover mode selector
Crossover frequency control
Power/protection LED
Power fuse
Speaker connections
Power Terminals
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Electrical Connections
Stereo/Mono Input Connections
Using LOW Level Inputs
12V battery
To remote turn-ON
+12V
Head unit
Head unit
L/R Audio
Outputs
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Using HIGH Level Inputs
Mono Input Connections
Using LOW Level Inputs
Head unit
High Level
Input Adaptor
LL RR
Another
Amplier
From speaker terminals
Head unit
Y Adaptors
to a second
amplier
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Using HIGH Level Inputs
System Wiring Speaker Connections
Stereo Output Mode
Head unit
LL RR
Another
Amplier
From speaker terminals
High Level
Input Adaptor
High Level
Input Adaptor
LEFT Speaker
2-4 OHMS
RIGHT Speaker
2-4 OHMS
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Bridged Mono Output Mode
Mounting and Installation
Your new Lanzar Vector Amplier comes complete with all required mounting hardware. When determining a suitable
location in your vehicle for the amp, please remember that it is a high-power electronic device capable of generating
high heat.
For this reason, always choose a location in your vehicle which has low vibration, adequate ventilation,
a minimum of dust, and no moisture. Be sure to mount the amp in such a manner as to allow reasonable air ow
over the cooling ns.
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Speaker
MINIMUM SPEAKER
IMPEDANGE 4 0HMS!
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Mark the location for the mounting screw holes by positioning the amp 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 pen.
Before attempting to drill the mounting holes, take note of any wires, lines or other devices in your vehicle
which may be Iocated behind the mounting surface! Then drill pilot holes in the mounting surface for the mounting
screws and insert them. Tighten the screws securely.
When making electrical connections to your amplier, please observe the following:
• Use at least 8 gauge wire for power and ground connections.
• Wire the amplier directly to the car battery.
• For the ground connection, use the shortest possible wire to a good chassis ground point.
• Wire the remote connection to the auto start lead of your head unit, equalizer or power antenna.
About Power Fuses:
Lanzar Vector ampliers feature built-in fuse systems. These fuses protect both the amplier and electrical system in
your vehicle from fault conditions. If you ever need to replace the fuse in your amplier, use a fuse of exactly the same
type and rating. A dierent type or rating may result in damage or re.
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Troubleshooting
PROTECTION CIRCUITRY
The built-in protection circuitry in the Lanzar Vector Series ampliers will disable the amplier if it senses an input
overload, a speaker short circuit, or extreme temperature conditions.
When the protection circuit is activated by any of these conditions the Protection LED will be illuminated.
lf this occurs carefully inspect the system to determine the source of the problem.
• lf the shutdown was a result of a thermal overload condition, allow the amplier to cool down before attempting to
restart it.
• lf the shutdown was a result of an input overload, or speaker short circuit, be sure to correct the condition before
restarting. The amplif ier can be restarted by turning the remote power OFF and then ON again.
No Output
Conrm that all terminal strip connections are secure and tight. Check both in-line and built-in fuses. Both the +12V
and the remote terminals must have +12V referenced to chassis ground. Conrm that the audio signal source (car radio,
equalizer, etc.) is connected and is supplying output signal. To check if the amp is supplying signal, unplug the cables
from the signal source (but leave them plugged into the amp.) Briey tap the center pin of each of the disconnected
RCA plugs with your nger. This should produce a noise (feedback) in your speakers.
Only once channel works
Conrm that all terminal strip connections are secure and tight. Check the balance control on the head unit (or other
source) to verify that it is set to its midpoint. If you are using the Low Level RCA input, reverse the input plugs at the
amplier (i.e., switch the L with the R). If the channels which is silent switches to the other side, the problem is either in
the head unit/other source or the connecting cables.
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Weak Output
Readjust the input level control(s) to better suit the input signal.
Noise in the Audio
If the noise is a “whine” whose pitch follows the engine speed, conrm that the amplier and any other signal sources
(head unit, etc.) are properly grounded.
If the noise is a “clicking” or “popping” noise whose rate follows the engine speed, this usually means that the vehicle is
equipped with resistor spark plugs and wires, or that the ignition is in need of service.
Check the rounting of the speaker and input wires to make sure they are not adjacent to wires which interconnect
lights and other accessories.
If the above steps fail to improve or clear noise interference, the system should be checked by a professional mobile
audio installer.
Precautions
• Do not operate the amplif ier when it is unmounted. Attach all audio system components securely within the
automobile to prevent damage, especially in an accident.
• Do nor mount this ampiif ier so thatthe wire connections are unprotected. or in a pinched condltlon or likely to be
damaged by nearby objects.
• Before making or breaking power connections in your system, disconnect the vehicle battery. Conrm that your
head unit or other equipment is turned o while connecting the input jacks and speaker terminals.
• If you need to replace the power fuse, do so only with a fuse identital to that supplied with the amplier.
Using a fuse of a dierent type or rating may result in damage that isn’t covered in the manufacturer’s warranty.
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4 ohm
4 ohm
2-Channel Amplier
(Operating in Stereo)
Two 4-ohm speakers, wired in stereo, will present
a 4-ohm load to each channel of the amplier.
Most two-channel ampliers will work well in this
conguration.
4 ohm
2-Channel Amplier
(Operating in
Bridged Mono)
4 ohm
Two 4-ohm speakers, wired in parallel to a bridged
two-channel amplier will present a 2-ohm mono
load to the amplier.
MOST TWO-CHANNEL AMPLIFIERS DO NOT SUPPORT
2-OHM MONO OPERATION! AMPLIFIER DAMAGE
COULD RESULT!
Questions? Issues?
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Email: support@lanzar.com
