amplified installation manual
CONTENTS
System Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg 3
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg 3
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg 4,5
Mounting The Bazooka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg 6,7,8
Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg 9
Power Wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg 10
Ground Wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg 11
Remote Turn On Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg 11,12
Input Signal Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg 13,14
Adjusting Level Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg 14
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg 14
PRACTICE SAFE LISTENING
Continuous exposure to high volumes of sound may cause permanent hear-
ing loss. High powered auto sound systems are capable of producing
sounds well over 130 dB. Even short periods of play at high volume levels
can impair your ability to hear necessary traffic sounds and may constitute
a hazard. Please use common sense and practice SAFE LISTENING !
If you have any questions contact
the SAS Technical Support Department at:
Phone - (504) 272 7135 • Fax - (504) 272-9844
Email - tech@ sasbazooka.com • Website - www.sasbazooka.com
In Canada: (604) 988 2966
15049 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA. 70819
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SYSTEM FEATURES
5”, 6.5”, or 8” SUBWOOFER
®
PATENTED BASS TUBES ENCLOSURE WITH BASS REFLEX/DUCTED PORT ALIGNMENT
HIGH EFFICIENCY OUTPUT
OPTIMIZED FOR SPACE EFFICIENCY
DESIGNED FOR CORNER LOADING
MOISTURE RESISTANT ENCLOSURE
BUILT IN 30 WATT MONO AMPLIFIER @ 2 OHMS
AMP IS 2 OHM STABLE
18dB ELECTRONIC CROSSOVER FIXED @ 120 Hz.
NOISE REJECTING BALANCED INPUT CIRCUITRY
BALANCED LOW LEVEL INPUT • BALANCED HIGH LEVEL INPUT
INPUTS ARE SUMMED MONO INTERNALLY
SELECTABLE AUTOMATIC TURN ON FEATURE
18dB PER OCTAVE SUBSONIC FILTER @ 15 Hz.
SPECIFICATIONS
EL5A
5“
EL6A
6.5“
EL8A
8“
WooferSize
VoiceCoilSize
MagnetSize
Frequencyresponse
Efficiency
1“highpower/hightemp
13oz.
1“highpower/hightemp
13oz.
1“highpower/hightemp
15oz.
39-120hz.
100dB*
39-120hz.
103dB*
39-120hz.
105dB*
Dimensions
Weight
18.125“x5“x6“
11lbs.
18.125“x6.75“x8“
12lbs.
18.125“x8.5“x10“
14lbs.
Impedance
2ohms
2ohms
2ohms
®
BASSTUBES enclosure-patented BassReflex/ductedportalignment
* The efficiency levels of all Bazooka subwoofer speaker systems are measured in the typical environment: In the low
bass region with one watt of power.
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INSTALLATION
TRUCK INSTALLATION
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SEDAN INSTALLATION
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HATCHBACK INSTALLATION
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INSTALLATION
Please take time to read through this manual and plan out your installation
before you begin!
Locate an area in the rear of the vehicle where you would like to place the
Bazooka speaker systems. The location you have selected must meet the follow-
ing requirements in order for the Bazooka to be properly installed in the vehicle:
1) The woofer (grill end) should be facing
into a corner. (See figures 1, 2 and 3)
2) Ideally, there should be 2 to 4 inches
between the woofer and the corner it is
pointing into.
3) The mounting area should be carefully
checked to be sure that the mounting
screws will not damage the gas tank,
electricalwiring,fuellines,orthesparetire
during the mounting of the strap bases.
4) The strap mounting bases should be
screwed securely to a rigid surface that is
part of, or anchored to, the structure of
the vehicle.
Be sure that your application meets all of these requirements before you
continue the installation procedure!
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MOUNTING THE BAZOOKA
1. With the top side of
the buckle facing up
(see figure 4), lace the
stra p through the
mounting base as illus-
trated in figure 5.
Figure4
Bottom
Top
Figure5
2. After the strap is com-
pletely laced through
the mounting ba se,
make a loop with the
strap, where it runs
across the middle of
the base as illustrated
in figure 6. This loop
is necessary to access
the two mounting
holes in the base.
Figure6
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MOUNTING THE BAZOOKA
3. Pla ce ea ch mount-
ing ba se under the
Ba zooka so tha t the
a pex a t the bottom of
the tube sits inside
the mounting ba se a s
in figure7.
4. Move the bases so
that they are spaced
Figure7
a pproxima tely
3 ”
from each end of the
enclosure as illustrat-
ed in figure 8.
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5. Remove the Bazooka
without moving the
mounting bases and set
it aside.
6. Screw each mount-
ing base securely in
place with screws pro-
vided as illustrated in
figure 6.
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Figure8
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MOUNTING THE BAZOOKA
7. Adjust buckle end of
strap so that it extends
out of the mounting
base (see figure 9) the
proper length for the
model size of Bazooka
you are installing
(Refer to the chart for
proper length)
SeeModelSize
ForLength
Figure9
8. Remove any slack in
the strap by feeding it
out of the mounting
base on the loose end
of the strap opposite
the buckle.
Model
Length
EL5A
EL6A
EL8A
12”
17”
22”
9. Place Bazooka on
the mounting bases
and fasten the buckles
as illustrated in figure
10. The strap should
loop through the buck-
le and be tightened
securely by holding the
strap in place with one
hand and pulling the
loose end away from
the buckle, but against
the cabinet.
Figure10
Technical Note
Due to the jarring and shifting that can occur in a vehicle, the mounting
straps may stretch or loosen. We recommend that you check the straps
regularly to assure that your Bazooka is mounted securely in place.
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WIRING DIAGRAM
When using high level inputs, take the time after you make all wiring con-
nections to run through the AM I IN PHASE procedure of this manual to
confirm that your inputs are in correct electrical phase and the proper bass
response is being produced.
LEVEL
16 GAUGE
BLACK CHASSIS
GROUND
16 GAUGE RED
BATTERY (12v+)
ORANGE
REMOTE
GRAY
HI-LEV
GN/ TRACE
HI-LEV
INPUT (-)
INPUT (+)
QUICK
RCA
DISCONNECT
YELLOW ON/ OFF
JUMPER LOOP
PHONO PLUGS
Right & Left Low
Level Inputs
GRAY/ TRACE
GREEN
HI-LEV
INPUT (+)
HI-LEV
INPUT (-)
NOTE:
REMOVEAUTOTURN-ONLOOPTOUSEORANGE
REMOTEWIREFORNORMALREMOTETURN-ON
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POWER WIRE
The 16 ga uge red wire on the 14-pin Molex Mini-fit Jr. connector is the
12 Volt positive power wire. It must be fused a nd connected directly to
the positive termina l of the ba ttery to provide a power source with a low
volta ge drop a nd low noise. Do not ma ke the power connection a t the
fuse block or a ny point other tha n the ba ttery. Improper power sources
ca n reduce output a nd ca use distortion.
The fuse holder should be connected to the battery's positive terminal. The
fuse is designed to prevent fire or damage to your car, should the battery
wire short to ground. Wait to insert the fuse into its holder until all wire
connections have been made.
If it is necessary to lengthen the battery wire, add the required length
between the amplifier and the fuse holder, not the fuse holder and the
battery. Use 16 gauge or larger to extend the battery wire. It is best to
use as short a wire as possible.
Be sure you DO NOT run the power wire next to the input cables of the
amplifier, this will induce noise.
Avoid running the power wire near the radio's antenna or power leads, or
near sensitive equipment or harnesses. The power wire carries substantial
currents and could induce noise.
CAUTION
DO NO T substitute the 7.5 a mp fuse included with the Amplified Ba zooka
with a nything other tha n the sa me fa st blow current ra ted fuse. Substitution or
deletion will void the product's wa rra nty a nd ma y ca use da ma ge to your ca r
or the a mplifier.
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GROUND WIRE
The 16 gauge black wire on the 14-pin Molex Mini-fit Jr. connector is the
negative ground wire. It must be connected directly to the vehicle chassis
near the amplifier. We do not recommend extending the ground wire in
any installation, as this can cause unwanted ground loops.
The ground point in the car should be a piece of chassis metal that is part
of or welded to the main body of the vehicle. Painted surfaces should be
scraped or sanded clean to expose the bare metal before the ground lug
is bolted down. (Cover the bare metal area with paint or grease after you
finish mounting the ground wire to prevent rust.)
REMOTE TURN ON OPTIONS
The ORANGE wire on the Amplified Bazookas' 14-pin Molex Mini-fit Jr.
connector is the Remote Turn O n Wire. You ha ve severa l options in
connecting the Remote Turn On Wire. These options are listed in the order
of preference recommended by SAS. Select the option best suited for your
application.
Option One:
For the most versatility the Remote Turn On Wire should be connected to
one terminal of the SAS On/ Off Switch, with the other terminal connecting
to the source unit's "Accessory", "Auto-Antenna" or "Remote" lead -- any
of which will supply 12 Volts positive when the source is turned on. The
SAS On/ Off Switch allows you to demonstrate to others the difference the
Amplified Bazooka makes in your system, or you can turn the Amplified
Bazooka off whenever you desire. When you are using this configuration,
the Quick Disconnect YELLOW On/ Off Jumper Loop MUST be disconnected
from the wiring harness.
Mounting The Switch:
The SAS O n/ O ff Switch ha s a va riety of mounting options. Supplied
with the switch is a mounting pla te for under da sh a pplica tions.
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TURN ON OPTIONS CONT.
Notice tha t one end of the mounting pla te is a ngled a nd the other is not.
Select the end that is best suited for your application and mount that end of
the plate to the dash panel. The switch ca n a lso be flush mounted into a
fla t pa nel or fa ctory switch knock out pa nel. Be sure tha t the pla ce you
choose to flush mount the switch ha s enough clea ra nce behind it before
you sta rt the insta lla tion of the switch. Using the supplied mounting
pa nel a s a templa te, etch the mounting hole on to the pa nel you wish
to mount the switch. Ca refully cut out the mounting hole.
Option Two:
If the source does not have an Auto-Antenna lead (or if the Auto-Antenna
goes down during ta pe opera tion),you ca n connect the Amplified
Ba zooka s' Remote Turn O n Wire to one termina l of the SAS O n/ O ff
Switch a nd the Switch's other termina l to a n a ccessory or ignition point
a t the vehicle fuse block. In this configura tion, the Amplified Ba zooka
will be on whenever the ignition a nd the SAS O n/ O ff Switch a re both
on. This method ma y a llow noise or turn-on-a nd-off tra nsients to become
a mplified when the source unit is not in use. If this occurs, simply turn
off the SAS O n/ O ff switch when the source unit is not in use a nd this
noise will be elimina ted. W hen you a re using this O ption, the Q uick
Disconnect YELLO W O n/ O ff Jumper Loop MUST be disconnected from
the wiring ha rness.
Option Three:
The Amplified Bazooka has a built -in Auto Turn-On Feature. If you choose to
use this feature, the Amplified Bazooka will turn on automatically whenever
there is music present at the inputs (high level or low level input). Please
take notice of the Quick Disconnect Yellow On/ Off Jumper Loop located
on the Amplified Bazooka wiring harness. SAS ships the Amplified
Bazooka with this Jumper Loop plugged into the wiring harness. When the
JUMPER LOOP plugged in, the Auto Turn-On Option is in the ON position
and the Amplified Bazooka will turn on automatically when it senses any
music at the inputs. The ORANGE wire should not be connected to anything if
this feature is being used. Be sure to insulate the end of the ORANGE wire
so that it will not short to ground, as this may damage the Amplified Bazooka.
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INPUT SIGNAL CONNECTIONS
ShouldIUseHighorLowLevelInputs?
If the source unit has only speaker outputs, use the high-level inputs of the
Amplified Bazooka. If the source unit has both high and low level outputs, we
recommend using the high level inputs over the low level inputs, due to the con-
figuration of the Amplified Bazooka's balanced input circuit. PLEASE NOTE
THAT THE WIRING IN A FACTORY STEREO MAY NOT BE ELECTRICALLY IN
PHASE EVEN WHEN YOU HAVE MADE THE PROPER CONNECTIONS.
Take the time after you make your wire connections to run through the quick
phase check procedure in the AM I IN PHASE? Section of this manual. NEVER
USE BOTH high and low-level inputs at the same time!
High-LevelInputs:
If the source unit has both front and rear speaker outputs, use only one set of speak-
er outputs for the high-level input of the Amplified Bazooka. Connect the GREEN
wire from the 14-pin Molex plug of the Amplified Bazooka to the source units left
(+) positive speaker output. Connect the GREEN W/ BLACK stripe wire of the plug
to the source units left (-) negative speaker output. Connect the GRAY wire of the
plug to the source units right (+) positive speaker output. Connect the GRAY
W/ BLACK stripe wire of the plug to the source units right (-) negative speaker output.
PHASE ALERT
When one of the Amplified Bazooka's High-level Input channels is out of
phase electrically with the other High-level Input channel your Bazooka will
sound as if it has little or no output, and any output that is produced may
sound distorted. . If you suspect that your Bazooka is out of phase, use the
AM I IN PHASE procedure to diagnose and correct the Bazookas' output,
and proper bass response will be produced.
AmIInPhase?
If your inputs are out of phase and you turn the balance control of your
radio all the way to one side, right or left, the bass output from the
Bazooka will increase. When you bring the balance control back to the
center position the bass level will drop. This confirms that one of your input
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SIGNAL CONNECTIONS CONT.
channels is wired out of phase with the other. To correct this situation, simply
reverse the connections on one of the two input channels. When the wiring
is in correct electrical phase, the level of bass output will be greatest when
the balance control of the radio is set to the center position.
LOW-LEVELINPUT:
If your source unit only has low-level RCA phono jack output, use only the
low-level inputs of the Amplified Bazooka.
Connect the low-level RCA phono jack inputs of the Amplified Bazooka to the
source with a shielded RCA patch cord. To avoid possible noise problems, be sure
to run the patch cord away from all power wires and factory wire harnesses.
When using the low-level inputs DO NOT make any connections to the
Green and Gray high-level input wires of the Amplified Bazooka and make
sure these wires are insulated to avoid the possibility of a short circuit.
WARRANTY
All SAS® EL Series products are covered under warranty for one full year from
the date of purchase. Terms and conditions of the warranty are as stated on
the warranty card included in the box with the product. SAS recommends
that you use only authorized BAZOOKA® dealers to install this product.
Improper or incorrectly performed installation voids this warranty.
®
BASS TUBES ENCLOSURE
BAZOOKA® subwoofer speaker systems exclusively incorporate the
revolutionary Bass Tubes® patented subwoofer enclosure design available
®
only from SAS.
SAS, BAZOOKA, BASS TUBES, and LISTEN TO YOUR EARS are registered trademarks of Southern Audio Services, Inc.
PAT. NO. 4,567,959 PAT NO. 5,097,513
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If you have any questions contact
the SAS Technical Support Department at:
Phone - (504) 272 7135 • Fax - (504) 272-9844
In Canada: (604) 988 2966
15049 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA. 70819
1003129702
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