VIBE POWERBOX1500.1P-V0 Mono Amplifier Owner’s Manual

: June 4, 2024
: Vibe

VIBE POWERBOX1500.1P-V0 Mono Amplifier Owner’s Manual

Owners Manua

Congratulations on purchasing your VIBE amplifier. Please read this manual in order to fully understand how to get the best results from this product and ensure that all
advice on how to look after the product is followed.
Thank you for buying VIBE, we hope you enjoy listening to your product as much as we enjoyed creating it.

Attention

An aftermarket audio amplifier will place an additional load on the vehicles charging system.
Most modern vehicles have sufficient capacity in the charging system as not all the electrical components of the vehicle will be switched on at once.
Check the fuse rating of the amplifier and use this as the peak current requirement.
Generally the continuous current draw will be a third of the peak current.

Warning

During the normal use of this amplifier the heatsink may become very hot. Please do not touch during or immediately after use. Please ensure that when installing this product the heatsink will not come into contact with any materials that may be damaged by heat such as upholstery or plastics.

Limited Warranty

All VIBE products carry a full 12 month warranty, valid from the date of the original receipt and proof of purchase. The online warranty card should be completed within seven days of the original purchase date. The original receipt and packaging should be retained for this twelve month period. If the product develops a problem any stage during the warranty period, it should be returned to the point of purchase in it’s original packaging, and complete with no items missing. If the store is unable to repair the product it may have to be returned to VIBE. A full description of VIBE’s warranty information can be found on our website: www.vibeaudio.co.uk

What Is Not Covered

Damage to product due to improper installation.
Subsequent damage to other components.
Damage caused by exposure to moisture, excessive heat, chemical cleaners and / or UV radiation.
Damage through negligence, misuse, accident or abuse. Repeated returns for the same fault may be considered abuse.
Any cost or expense related to the removal and / or re-installation of the product.
Damage caused by amplifier clipping or distortion.
Items repaired or modified by any unauthorised repair facility.
Return shipping on non defective items.
Products returned without a returns authorisation number.
Damage to product due to use of sealant.

International Warranty

Contact your international VIBE dealer or distributor concerning specific procedure for your
country’s warranty policies. www.vibeaudio.co.uk/warranty

Warning

VIBE equipment is capable of sound pressure levels that can cause permanent damage to your hearing and those around you. Please use common sense when listening to your audio system and practice safe sound.

Copyright

All content included in this manual such as text, graphics, logos, icons, images and data, are the property of Midbass Distribution Limited t/a VIBE Technologies Limited (herein referred to as “VIBE”, “us” or “we”) and its affiliate or their content and technology providers, and are protected by United Kingdom and International copyright laws. All rights reserved. VIBE TV, VIBE Arcade, Bass Box, Optisound, Cinesound, BlackAir, BlackBox, Space, LiteAir, SLICK, BlackDeath, Bubonic, Reaper, Anti-VIBE, FastPlug, BlackHole, QB69, VIBE Turbo Port, Vibe TurboVent, Pressure Board, Super Driver, VIBE Pulse, VIBE Power, VIBE Digital, VIBE MAG Plugs, Ferrite Loaded, VIBE Solid Core, VIBE OCC, VIBE FLAT, ICC, Bass Enhance, Bass Enhance+, QBass, SpeedBass, PowerBass, N-Wedge, Box Grip, ARBSS, Supercar Series and all stylised representations of product names, or the abbreviations of product names, as logos are all trademarks of VIBE. Graphics and logos are trademarks or trade dress of VIBE Technologies Ltd or its subsidiaries. VIBE’s trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service that is not VIBE’s, in any manner that is likely to cause confusion among customers or in any manner that disparages or discredits VIBE. All other trademarks not owned by VIBE or its subsidiaries that appear in this manual are the property of their respective owners, who may or may not be affiliated with, connected to, or sponsored by VIBE or its subsidiaries.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED AT LAW, VIBE IS PROVIDING THIS MANUAL AND ITS CONTENT ON AN “AS IS” BASIS AND MAKES NO (AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL) REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THIS MANUAL OR THE INFORMATION, CONTENT, MATERIALS OR PRODUCTS INCLUDED IN THIS MANUAL INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN ADDITION, VIBE DOES NOT REPRESENT OR WARRANT THAT THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL IS COMPLETE OR CURRENT, AND THAT ALL SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN THIS MANUAL ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. 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. Except as specifically stated in this manual, to the fullest extent permitted at law, neither VIBE nor any of its affiliates, directors, employees or other representatives will be liable for damages arising out of or in connection with the use of this manual or the information, content, materials or products included. This is a comprehensive limitation of liability that applies to all damages of any kind, including (without limitation) compensatory, direct, indirect or consequential damages, loss of data, income or profit, loss of or damage to property and claims of third parties. For the avoidance of doubt, VIBE does not limit its liability for death or personal injury to the extent only that it arises as a result of negligence of VIBE, its affiliates, directors, employees or other representatives.

Mounting Guidelines

Your VIBE amplifier is designed with a swift installation routine in mind. Please mount the amplifier in a dry location on a solid surface.
NEVER mount the amplifier upside down as this will cause the amplifier to over heat and will eventually damage the amplifier.
Before fixing the amplifier in place please ensure that there is sufficient air flow around the exterior of the casing, at least two inches is sufficient to allow effective cooling.

Power Connections

Power Cable

At least 8 gauge cable should be used for the power connection to the amplifier.
The power cable should be taken directly from the battery. Rubber grommets should be used when passing through any bulkheads to prevent the cable from becoming chaffed or cut.
It is vital that a fuse / circuit breaker (of at least equal value to the one fitted in the amplifier) is placed inline with the power cable and is no further than 18 inches away from the battery.
Please ensure that the fuse is not fitted until the entire installation procedure is complete.

Ground Cable

At least 8 gauge cable should be used for the ground connection to the amplifier.
The amplifier ground should be connected directly to the chassis of the vehicle, to bare metal.
The cable length should be kept to an absolute minimum.
It is not recommended that you connect the ground cable to the vehicles seatbelts anchor point.

RCA Cables

Depending on the model of your headunit and the number of speakers you wish to power you will have to run either one, two or three RCA cables from the source to the amplifier.
Please take extra care when running these cables from the source to the amplifier.
Ensure that they are placed away from all items that can generate any interference, wiring harnesses etc.
It is recommended that the RCA cables should be run on opposite sides of the car to the previously installed power cables if possible, to avoid the cable picking up interference.

Terminals And Connections

Low level input / output
For connection to any source (head unit) with a low level output. This is your RCA output from the source (headunit). The output is used to daisy chain to another identical amplifier.
High Pass Filter (HPF)
This control is used to set the HPF crossover frequency for the amplifier. The frequency is adjustable between 15Hz and 80Hz.
Low Pass Filter (LPF)
This control is used to set the LPF crossover frequency for the amplifier. The frequency is adjustable between 50Hz and 20kHz.
Gain control
This control is used to match the input signal of the source to the amplifier. See the setup section for more details.
Bass boost control
This control is used to add bass boost to the amplifier and is adjustable between 0dB and +12dB.
Bass boost frequency control
This control is used to set the bass boost frequency and is adjustable between 35Hz and 70Hz.
Remote input socket
Used to connect the remote level control to the amplifier.
Power / clip / protect LED
If the amplifier is operating normally, the GREEN LED will illuminate.
If the amplifier output is clipping, the YELLOW LED will illuminate.
If the amplifier is in protection mode the RED LED will illuminate.
Speaker terminals
Used to connect speaker cables to the amplifier. See the wiring configuration section for more details.
Power terminals
Used to connect DC power to the amplifier. See the power connections section for more details

Single Amplifier Installation

Multi Amplifier Installation

Amplifier Configuration

WARNING

Driving multiple speakers at an impedance lower than that recommended by EDGE could cause damage to this amplifier that is not covered by warranty

Set Up Section

To correctly set the gain control of the amplifier to match that of the source (headunit) use the following setup routine:
Turn the gain control to minimum on the amplifier.
Ensure the bass boost is set to 0 dB.
On the headunit set all crossovers (if applicable) to flat and both bass and treble to zero.
Turn up the source (headunit) to approx 3/4 volume.
Very slowly turn up the gain on the amplifier until distortion can be heard in any of the subwoofers or until the volume reaches an uncomfortable listening level when this is reached turn down the gain control slightly.
The gain control is now set.

The setting of the crossover will depend on what kind of speaker you are installing.
For a subwoofer it is recommended that the crossover is set to Low Pass and the frequency is set to match that of the speakers specifications, or your preferred frequency – this is usually about 60 – 120Hz.

Note:

By using the crossovers correctly you will not only lengthen the life of your speakers but you will also get better performance from them.
To optimise your setup seek the advice of a professional installation engineer or visit your local VIBE audio dealer.

Specification

Model	POWERBOX1500.1P-V0	POWERBOX3000.1P-V0	POWERBOX5000.1P-V0
Configuration	Full range Monoblock	Full range Monoblock	Full range

Monoblock
Dimensions (H x W x D)| 2.6” x 6.8” x 9.2”

(66 x 172 x 233mm)

| 2.6” x 8.3” x 9.2”

(66 x 210 x 233mm)

| 2.6” x 11.4” x 9.2”

(66 x 290 x 233mm)

UK Technical Enquiries

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