VIBE LiteAir 5 & 6 speakers Instruction manual

SPEAKERS
Instruction Manual
To ensure maximum performance and safety,
please follow this manual. Please retain the
manual for future reference after installation
Model: LiteAir 5 & 6
OWNERS MANUAL
Model: LiteAir 5 & 6
Congratulations on purchasing your LiteAir speakers, please read this manual
in order to fully understand how to get the best results from your speakers
and ensure that all advice on how to look after your speakers is followed.
Thank you for buying VIBE, we hope you enjoy listening to your product as
much as we enjoyed creating it.
VIBE R&D Division
Introduction
This instruction manual is for your safety and must be adhered to at all times. Please read and ensure that you fully understand the
installation and set up procedures as explained and if you are unclear on the installation or set up of your VIBE BlackAir Series
speakers please contact your nearest authorised VIBE dealer.
WARNING
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO DAMP OR MOISTURE - doing so may result in fire, shock or damage to the product.
BEFORE WIRING DISCONNECT THE CABLE FROM THE POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL - failure to do so may result in electric shock or
injury.
ENSURE GOOD AND CORRECT CONNECTIONS - failure to make the correct connections may result in fire or damage to the product.
DO NOT USE FUNCTIONS OF THIS EQUIPMENT THAT MAY TAKE YOUR CONCENTRATION AWAY FROM DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE - do
not set up your amplifier whilst driving, doing so may result in an accident. For set up, make sure that your vehicle is stationary and in
a safe location.
KEEP THE VOLUME AT A LEVEL SO YOU CAN STILL HEAR OUTSIDE NOISE - failure to do this may result in an accident. VIBE
equipment is capable of producing sound levels that can permanently damage your hearing. VIBE recommends caution when listening
at high volume. For safe and enjoyable listening the sound should be comfortable and clear without distortion.
CAUTION
Never connect any speaker lead to the car chassis. This can cause severe damage to your speaker /car radio /amplifier.
Before drilling or cutting any holes, investigate the layout of your vehicle thoroughly.
Use caution when working near the fuel / hydraulic lines and electrical wiring.
Observe the correct polarity when wiring, improper phasing may cause a loss of bass response.
Ensure that no moving parts catch on the speaker or grill (e.g. window or door handles, or window glass inside the door)
Installation
The quality of the installation will affect the system performance and reliability.
Contact your nearest authorised VIBE dealer if you are unsure on the installation of this product.
Please mount this unit away from any potential hazards.
Minimising the length of wires will provide higher audio output from the system.
The speaker should be securely fastened to the mounting position using the screws provided.
Pre drill your mounting holes using a drill and position with the template provided.
Be sure to investigate your mounting area thoroughly for electrical wires, brake or fuel lines or fuel tank to prevent causing any
damage.
Firstly make sure that the speakers will fit in your chosen location. This may involve the removal of the standard vehicle speakers.
Please use the mounting depth and hole cut dimensions as detailed in this manual for guidance.
Surface mount tweeter installation.
Locate a suitable position for the tweeter. Many positions will provide good sound quality. For optimum staging, position tweeter higher
than woofer but within 5” to 10" of the woofer.
Carefully unscrew the tweeter casing and remove the tweeter.
Using the base of the casing mark the two mounting holes and a hole for passing the wire through.
Cut out these holes.
Pass the tweeter cable through the bottom of the case and into the previously drilled holes.
Securely fix the base of the tweeter in place using the screws provided.
Select whether the standard casing or the slightly angled casing is to be used and carefully screw the tweeter casing back together,
ensuring that no cable gets trapped.
The tweeter direction should then be adjusted so that the tweeter is focused towards the listener.
Flush mount tweeter installation
Locate a suitable position for the tweeter. Many positions will provide good sound quality. For optimum staging, position tweeter higher
than woofer but within 5 to 10" of the woofer.
Use the cut out template and mark and cut out the hole for the tweeter to sit into.
Place the entire tweeter pod into the hole.
From the rear of the tweeter. Slide the grooved locking device over the tweeter cable and then over the back of the tweeter case to
firmly hold it in place.
The Tweeter direction should then be adjusted so that it is focused towards the listener.
Woofer installation. - LiteAir 5 & 6
1. If necessary cut any material away to allow the speaker to sit correctly.
2. Cut out the mounting hole and pre-drill any other fixing holes.
3. If the grill is to be fitted, place it over the speaker and screw through both grill and speaker using the screw provided until the
speaker is securely fastened.
4. If no grill is fitted then securely screw the speaker into place using the screws provided.
Crossover installation LiteAir 5 & 6
The crossover units are designed to be mounted as close to the
woofers as possible.
Locate a suitable mounting place for them.
Mark the two mounting holes
Drill these holes out.
Secure the crossovers with the screw provided.
Grill and gasket fitment and removal
The VIBE LiteAir speakers feature a removable mesh grill, to remove and refit the grill please follow the procedure below.
Remove the 4 retaining bolts that secure the alloy gasket to the chassis
Lift off the alloy gasket from the chassis and remove the steel mesh grill
Refit the alloy gasket and secure to the chassis with the 4 retaining bolts
Gasket fitment is now complete
To refit the grill simply follow this procedure inserting the grill at step 2.
Component wiring
for LiteAir 50 & 60
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Positive: Black / White stripe
Negative: Black
Limited Warranty
All VIBE products carry a full twelve months warranty, valid from the date of the original receipt / proof of purchase. In order to
validate this warranty, the warranty card should be returned to VIBE within seven days of the original purchase date. The original
receipt and packaging should also be retained for this twelve month period.
If at any stage during the warranty period you have a problem with the product then it should be returned to the point of purchase,
with proof of purchase in its original packaging, complete with no items missing.
If the store is unable to fix the product it may have to be returned to VIBE this process takes around 7 working days.
A full description of VIBE's warranty information can be found on our website:
www.vibeaudio.co.uk/warranty
A written version can also be obtained from VIBE warranty Dept, PO BOX 11000, B75 7WG
Technical enquires call 09067031420
call cost 50p per minute call costs correct at date of publication (01/05/09) Hours of business 9.00am - 5.30pm all calls are recorded for training purposes
MIDBASS Distribution, PO Box 11000 B75 7WG
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VIBE RECOMMEND CAUTION WHEN LISTENING TO MUSIC REPRODUCED THROUGH VIBE EQUIPMENT. VIBE EQUIPMENT IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING SOUND AND SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS THAT
CAN PERMANENTLY DAMAGE HEARING OF YOU AND THAT OF OTHERS. FOR SAFE AND ENJOYABLE LISTENING, THE SOUND SHOULD BE CLEAR WITHOUT DISTORTION AT A COMFORTABLE
VOLUME.
BY USING ANY VIBE EQUIPMENT, YOU AGREE TO TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS WHEN LISTENING TO MUSIC AT HIGH VOLUMES THROUGH
EQUIPMENT YOU HAVE PURCHASED. USE OF ANY VIBE EQUIPMENT CONSTITUTES AGREEMENT TO THIS DISCLAIMER.
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FLATBASS™ 13 SPK Bass speaker cable
There are many powerful bass amplifiers on today’s market – the ever increasing power is putting huge strains on speaker wire
– VIBE present a new breed of speaker cable specially developed for BASS applications – the VIBE FLATBASS speaker cable
offers SolidCores™ that can handle and sustain considerably more power than conventional speaker cable.
Model: FlatBass 13 SPK – 13 gauge SolidCore™ flat BASS speaker cable
VIBE 140 amp circuit breaker
Big systems require big protection – The VIBE circuit breaker is rated at a massive 140 amps and offers critical protection to
your system – if the system over powers or short circuits the breaker will cut in and save your equipment. No need to replace
expensive fuses, system is reset via a simple switch – also offers safe and instant system shutdown.
Model: CB140 – 140 amp circuit breaker
FLAT Y 2M / FLAT Y 2F RCA Y leads
Our professional quality full range OFC Y-interconnect guarantees a pure and strong signal. With a flat
design and ferrite loaded gold plated plugs interference is greatly reduced. The FLAT-Y Interconnect is
available in 1 male – 2 female FLAT Y 2F and 2 male – 1 female FLAT Y 2M configurations.
Model: FLAT Y 2f – 1 pair RCA Y lead 1male to 2 female
Model: FLAT Y 2m – 1 pair RCA Y lead 2male to 1female
VIBE BC10 level controller
The VIBE BC10 gain level controller is a perfect addition to any subwoofer system, the BC10 allows the level of the amplifier to be
controlled from the driver’s seat giving the user easy adjustment of gain level. Particularly useful for adjusting the gain level for
amplifiers controlling subwoofers. The BC10 controller is RCA input and output making it compatible with any system allowing gain
level adjustment of any amplifier it is connected to. It can also be used with full range amplifiers.
Model: BC10 – RCA Gain level control
Slick level remote
A new addition to the Slick range of amplifiers is the Slick level control which allows level adjustment of the amplifier from the front of
the car - Simply plug the supplied cable into the Slick remote level port on the end panel of the amplifier and remote gain control is
yours, it is that easy.
Model: SLR1 – optional remote for use with all Slick amplifiers
VIBE PortPlug™
The VIBE PortPlug allows easy tuning of the VIBE CBR bass enclosures. The PortPlug™ is used to tightly
seal the VIBE TurboPort™ in the enclosure to either create a sealed enclosure for better transient
response or in the case of a multi ported enclosure re-tune the enclosure using only 1 PortPlug™
Model: PP25 – PortPlug™ for 2.5” TurboPort™
Model: PP30 - PortPlug™ for 3” TurboPort™
VIBE official Merchandise
MPS – VIBE polo shirt with embroidered VIBE logo on front and rear
MTS – VIBE T-shirt with small VIBE printed logo on front.
MCD – VIBE CD, containing exclusive VIBE bass tracks as featured on the Bass Tunnel and VIBE Dredd.
MCC – VIBE CD case, metallic silver CD case with VIBE logo.
VFL – VIBE fleece with embroidered logo on the front and large on back.
VTD – VIBE tax disc holder, stylish silver tax disc holder featuring VIBE logo.
VIBE SD4/5 subwoofer defender grill
The new VIBE subwoofer defender not only provides protection for your sub but also adds style with its metallic
badge and black rubberised steel construction allow it to integrate perfectly with the VIBE EVO enclosures
Model: SD4 – sub grill fits both 10” and 12” subwoofers
Model: SD5 – sub grill fits 15” subwoofers
VIBE GB41 banana plug
The VIBE GB41 banana plugs are the easy and convenient way to quickly remove your bass enclosure without
having to constantly re-thread your speaker cable into the box terminal, simply attach the speaker cable to the
VIBE GB41 banana plug and you have a reliable quick release solution. Designed for optimum use with the TP-2
and QP-4 terminal, our professional gold plated 4mm banana plugs are polarity marked and feature rubber
shrouds.
Model: GB41 – Gold Banana plug
VIBE DB6 non fused distribution block
The VIBE DB6 non fused distribution block is a professional non fused distribution block which gives easy
connection for up to 5 amplifiers. The VIBE DB6 has 2 x 4AWG input and 4 x 8AWG outputs which can be
used for power distribution or ground distribution giving a common grounding point for all system
components eliminating the risk of ground loop interference.
Model: DB6 non fused distribution block
VIBE FD4 fused distribution block
The VIBE FD4 fused distribution block is a professional AGU fused distribution block which gives easy
connection for up to 4 amplifiers. The VIBE FD4 has 1 x 4AWG input and 4 x 8AWG outputs each
individually fused up to a maximum of 80 amps (AGU fuses available separately)
Model: FD4 – 4 way AGU fused distribution block, 1 x 4 gauge input 4 x 8 gauge outputs
VIBE CT0 / CT4 compression fit ring terminal
The VIBE CT range of gold plated ring terminals are professional compression fit designed for maximum
conductivity when connecting power cable to the vehicle battery. The VIBE RT compression fit terminals are
the best way to connect heavy gauge power cable to the vehicles battery.
Model: CT0 – 0 gauge compression fit ring terminal
Model: CT4 – 4 gauge compression fit ring terminal
VIBE RT4 / RT8 crimp on ring terminal
The professional range of VIBE RT gold plated ring terminals for connecting power cable to the vehicle
battery. Packed in pairs and include red and black rubber over boots with are easy crimp design.
Model: RT8 – 1 pair of 8 gauge crimp on ring terminals with PVC overboots
Model: RT4 – 1 pair of 4 gauge crimp on ring terminals with PVC overboots
VIBE AGU30, AGU60, AGU80 fuses
The VIBE AGU fuse series are the perfect companion to the VIBE FD4 fused distribution block and the Active
and stereo system wiring kits.
Model: AGU30 – 1 pair 30 amp AGU fuses to fit all AGU fuse holders
Model: AGU60 – 1 pair 60 amp AGU fuses to fit all AGU fuse holders
Model: AGU80 – 1 pair 80 AGU fuses to fit all AGU fuse holders
All Accessories are available direct, for next day delivery call 0870 765 8423 or vist www.vibeauduo.co.uk/shop (UK ONLY)
For more product info see www.vibeaudio.co.uk
The CriticalLink™ range of FLAT series cabling from VIBE
The VIBE CriticalLink range of cabling has been developed to achieve the critical link between source (headunit), amplifier and speakers –
VIBE audio equipment is high quality, using anything less than the VIBE CriticalLink™ range of cables will severely compromise your
equipment and will not allow it to perform to its maximum potential.
NOTE: Your audio equipment will only ever be as good as the cables you use to connect it. The link between your audio equipment is critical
for a bigger cleaner sound.
VIBE cabling and interconnects can enhance your system power and sound quality by more
than 20% over other brand cable.
All Accessories are available direct, for next day delivery call 0870 765 8423 or vist www.vibeauduo.co.uk/shop (UK ONLY)
For more product info see www.vibeaudio.co.uk
BASS SYSTEM KIT
The VIBE 3000watt BASS KIT is specifically designed to gain maximum output from high power Bass systems. Featuring the best BASS specific
cables from the VIBE CriticalLink™ Range.
Contents of this Kit:
FLATLINES™ 4AWG PWR Power and Ground cable
FLATBASS™ RCA SolidCore™ Interconnect
FLATBASS™ 13 SPK Bass speaker cable
FLATLINES ™ remote 18
VIBE 140 amp circuit breaker
All cable is terminated with crimped terminal rings in place and accessory fitting kit
COMPATIBILITY
This kit is compatible with the majority of amplifiers on the market – VIBE recommends this kit for all VIBE BASS monoblock amplifiers new, current
and old models.
Model: Bass Kit – Bass specific amplifier wiring kit
STEREO SYSTEM KIT
The VIBE 1500 watt STEREO KIT is specifically designed to gain maximum output from high power full range systems. Combining the best full
range cables from the VIBE CriticalLink ™ range.
Contents of this Kit:
FLATLINES™ 8AWG PWR Power and Ground cable
VIBE FLATSTEREO™ RCA - OFC high definition full range interconnect
FLATLINES ™ remote 18
FLATSTEREO™ speaker cable
AGU Fuse Holder
All cable is terminated with crimped terminal rings in place and accessory fitting kit
COMPATIBILITY
This kit is compatible with the majority of amplifiers on the market – VIBE recommends this kit for all VIBE full range STEREO amplifiers new,
current and old models. FLATLINES™ 8 PWR Power
Model: Stereo Kit – full range stereo amplifier wiring kit
ACTIVE SYSTEM KIT
The VIBE 1500watt ACTIVE BASS KIT is specifically designed to gain maximum output from high power Active Bass systems (Bass Boxes).
Featuring BASS specific components from the VIBE CriticalLink™ range.
Contents of this Kit:
FLATLINES™ 8AWG PWR Power and Ground cable
FLATBASS™ RCA SolidCore™ Interconnect
FLATLINES ™ remote 18
AGU Fuse Holder
FastPlug™
COMPATIBILITY
This kit is compatible with the majority of amplifiers on the market – VIBE recommends this kit for all VIBE active bass enclosures new, current and
old models.
Model: Active Kit – Bass specific active enclosure wiring kit
The VIBE 1.5 farad power capacitor is a must for any high performance audio system. VIBE’s 1.5 farad power capacitor
bridges the gap between the vehicles battery and the amplifiers ensuring rapid smooth current flow resulting in louder
tighter bass and clean crisp midrange and treble. The built in digital voltage display constantly and accurately displays the
systems DC voltage. An all new VIBE power distribution block is built into the top of the capacitor to allow easy wiring into
the system and also will allow 3 amplifiers to be wired directly to the capacitor for maximum current flow to the amplifiers.
Model: PC15
The Deltabox line driver is the ideal solution for those looking to install multiple amplifiers from a single RCA preout. Most people use
RCA “Y” splitters for this task unaware of the signal degradation caused. The Deltabox not only divides the signal but also isolates and
boosts the signal up to a maximum of 9 volts independently for each of the 3 output channels giving much cleaner sound and
excellent signal to noise ratio. For SPL competition the Deltabox is an essential tool as each of the outputs can be split 4 times giving
control of 12 amplifiers from a single gain enabling precise adjustment of the system without having to reset every amplifier
individually. Additionally if your headunit has a weak preout or you wish to run multiple amps but only have one output the Deltabox™
is your ideal solution. Model: DELTABOX
The VIBE FastPlug™ (pat. pending), is a product long overdue. Designed and developed by VIBE Engineers the plug
offers safe, fast removal of your active bass enclosure (bass box) or amplifier. You may wish to remove your
system for security reasons, or for the full use of your boot space, whatever the reason the VIBE FastPlug makes
it easy and safe.
The plug is a heavy duty connector that connects positive, negative and remote wires. It is made up of 2 parts –
one end to connect to your equipment and the other to your power source – made from high quality ABS plastic
the device is tough and hard wearing. Model: FASTPLUG
FLATLINES™ Power and Ground Cable
VIBE FlatLines™ power cable has been developed to maximises voltage transfer from battery to amplifier - The cable has 2 main lines
running side by side which are made up of fine copper strands - This design makes the cable flat allowing us to make very slim heavy duty
power cable which is highly flexible easing installation.
Available in: system kits, by the roll or by the metre
Model: FLATLINES 8 PWR – 8gauge red power cable Model: FLATLINES 8 GND – 8gauge black power cable
Model: FLATLINES 4 PWR – 4gauge red power cable Model: FLATLINES 4 PWR – 4gauge red power cable
Model: FLATLINES 0 PWR – 0gauge red power cable Model: FLATLINES 0 GND – 0gauge black power cable
FLATSTEREO™ High Definition full range Interconnect
The VIBE FLATSTEREO RCA is an OFC high definition full range interconnect – delivering the fullest signal possible from source to
amplifier - the cable make up has been developed to run flat with left and right cables running parallel both with individual screening but
sharing an outer FLAT jacket easing installations.
Available in:
Model: FlatStereo RCA 1m – 1 metre full range interconnect
Model: FlatStereo RCA 5m - 5 metre full range interconnect
FLATBASS™ – SolidCore™ Bass interconnect
The VIBE FLATBASS™ interconnect has been specifically developed for use in BASS SYSTEMS - the cable make up has a unique super
FLAT™ design easing installation - Its trick ingredient is oversized SolidCore™ OFC signal wires - allowing a heavier voltage to be passed
down the cable. This is the central wire that caries the main signal from source to amplifier.
Available in:
Model: FlatBass RCA 1m – 1 metre BASS interconnect
Model: FlatBass RCA 5m - 5 metre BASS interconnect
FLATFLEX™ High Definition speaker cable
The delivery of power and signal to the speaker is the final CriticalLink™ in any audio system – VIBES FlatFlex OFC high definition
speaker cable is produced from super fine OFC copper strands collectively picking up all the detail in your music – the multi strands
are aligned in a row making the cable super FLAT™ which can be run invisibly under carpets.
Available in:
Model: FlatFlex 16 SPK – 16 gauge High definition flat flexible speaker cable
Model: FlatFlex 12 SPK – 12 gauge High definition flat flexible speaker cable