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www .lanzar .com user’s manual OptiE-15 OptiE-15 15-Band Half/Full Octave Stereo Equalizer[...]
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Congratulations on your purchase of a new Lanzar Opti signal processor . Opti mobile electronics are some of the most advanced car audio products available. These quality audio products are designed and engineered to afford you years of uncompromising musical service. Lanzar has utilized the latest electronic technologies in order to deliver a supe[...]
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general features precautions features and specifications system wiring mounting and installation noise check and system adjustment troubleshooting 2 3 4-5 6-9 10-11 12 13 table of contents[...]
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15 Band Equalizer Controls per Channel in 1/2 and Full Octave Steps Blue Light Illumination ± 12 dB Boost/Cut at Each Frequency Setting Front, Rear and Line Outputs Separate Front, Rear and Line Output Level Controls Front/Rear Fader Control Power LED Indicator EQ Bypass Switch Gold-Plated Connectors and T erminals 2 general featur es[...]
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3 Precautions T o prevent short circuits, be sure to disconnect the negative battery ground lead before wiring the system up. When you finish the installation, be sure to make one more check to be sure everything is done correctly . Reinstate all car parts that were removed. Reconnect the negative battery ground lead.[...]
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4 featur es and specifications[...]
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5 featur es and specifications Control Frequencies Half Octave Full Octave Control Range Frequency Response Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Wtd) Input Sensitivity Maximum Output Voltage Channel Separation Power Requirement Dimensions, WxDxH, inches (millimeters) 20Hz • 30Hz • 45Hz • 67Hz 100Hz • 150Hz • 200Hz 350Hz • 500Hz • 800Hz 1.1KHz •[...]
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6 System wiring Standard 4-Channel Output For standard 4-channel operation, plug both the left and right RCA outputs from your head unit into the E-15 inputs. The output power can be distributed to either the front or rear speakers by using the fader control. With the fader is in the center detent position, you will have balanced output between you[...]
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7 System wiring Dual E-15 2 + 2 Channel Output Using 4 RCA Inputs T wo Model E-15s are required for this configuration. For more exact control, the E-15s can be configured into separate mono units with the outputs summing the signal into stereo. If your head unit has two pairs of RCA outputs, plug both of the left outputs into the E-15’s left inp[...]
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8 System wiring Dual E-15 2 + 2 Channel Output Using 2 RCA INPUTS T wo Model E-15s are required for this configuration. If your head unit has only one pair of RCA output jacks, you can achieve the same result by using a pair of Y -adapter cables. Utilizing two E-15s permits the users to tailor 4 separate 15 band channels in full stereo. When settin[...]
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9 4 Channel Output Using Speaker Level Inputs If your radio does not have RCA outputs, as is the case with most standard OEM radios, you can use the speaker outputs from those head units to supply audio signal to the E-15. The radio and the E-15 can be connected together by using a high/low level impedance adapter such as the Pyramid® NS-60 or its[...]
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10 Mounting and installation Y our new Opti Series Octave Equalizer comes complete with all required mounting hardware. Please read the Installation Precautions section below before installing your Lanzar Opti signal processor , and then refer to the diagrams provided to connect power , audio input and output connections according to your own syste[...]
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11 Mounting and installation (q y g y pp ) • Solder -less connectors or soldering gun with heat shrink tubing 1. Find a suitable location in the vehicle to mount the processor . The E-15 is a trunk mount unit and it should be installed in close proximity to your amplifier system. Y ou should pick a location that offers easy access to the unit for[...]
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NOISE CHECK Check the entire audio system for noise before permanently securing the EQUALIZER mounting 1. Start the engine. 2. T urn the audio system on. 3. Rev the engine and vary the VOLUME of the audio system to determine if there is any unwanted noise. If so, turn both the audio system and the engine off. Do not secure the EQUALIZER mounting sc[...]
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1. There is an audible distortion at a low volume level. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE • Output levels NOT set correctly . • EQUALIZER frequencies NOT set correctly . • Check for shorts on the speaker leads. 2. A whining sound can be heard through the speakers when the audio system is at low volume with the engine running. The whining noise remains [...]
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All Lanzar Signal Processors are carefully constructed and thoroughly tested before shipment. Units purchased in the USA are warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship for three (3) years from the date of purchase. This warranty is limited to the original retail purchaser of the Sig nal Processor . Should the unit fail due to a fac[...]