VIBE BLACKDEATHM14K-V6 Black Death 14000 Watt Full range Competition Amplifier Owner’s Manual
- June 4, 2024
- Vibe
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VIBE BLACKDEATHM14K-V6 Black Death 14000 Watt Full range Competition
Amplifier
Owners Manual
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
- 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 aswe enjoyed creating it.
- 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
Low Level Input
High Level Input
Power Cable
- At least 0 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 40cm )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 0 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.
Note
BLACKDEATHM14K-V6 will require at least two 0 gauge power and ground connections via an adaptor (not supplied) and BLACKDEATHM21K-V6 will require at least three 0 gauge power and ground connections via an adaptor (not supplied).
Remote Turn On Cable
- A minimum of 18 gauge cable should be used for this connection.
- The cable should be run with exactly the same care and attention as the power cable and taken back to the source (headunit) and joined to the remote cable provided.
- If the source (headunit) does not have a remote turn on cable then a 12v supply should be used. This will require a switch to be fitted inline to enable the amplifier to be turned on and off. Remember that if this switch is left on you will flatten the car battery
RCA Cables
• 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 the opposite side of
the car
to the previously installed power cables if possible, to avoid the cable
picking up interference.
Terminals And Connections
-
High / Low level input
For connection to any source (headunit). For high level input Connect an RCA plug to the speaker output of the headunit making sure that the positive wire is connected to the centre pin. Low level input is your RCA output from the source.
Note : Please ensure that the input mode select switch is set to the appropriate mode for your chosed connection. -
CH Input mode select switch
This switch is used to select the input mode for the amplifier. HIGH is for speaker level connection to the headunit and LOW is for low level (RCA) connection to the headunit. -
Remote level control port
For connection to the supplied remote level control for the amplifier. -
Gain control
This control is used to match the input signal of the source to the amplifier. See the setup section for more details. -
Low Pass Filter (LPF) Crossover frequency control
This control is used to set the crossover frequency for the low pass filter of the amplifier. The frequency is adjustable between 10Hz and 100Hz. -
Low Pass Filter (LPF) frequency multiplier switch
This switch is used to select the frequency multiplier for the low pass filter. x1 and x5 settings are selectable. -
High pass Filter (HPF) Crossover frequency control
This control is used to set the crossover frequency for the high pass filter of the amplifier. The frequency is adjustable between 50Hz and 1.5kHz. -
High Pass Filter (HPF) frequency multiplier switch
This switch is used to select the frequency multiplier for the High pass filter. x1 and x10 settings are selectable. -
Bass boost control
This control is used to add bass boost to the amplifier and is variable between 0dB and +12dB and is centered at 45hz -
Clip / Power / Protect LED
If the amplifier is operating normally, the GREEN LED will illuminate.
If the amplifier is in protection mode the RED LED will illuminate. if the amplifier is being driven into clipping, the ORANGE 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.
Wiring Configuration
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.
- Set all crossovers on the headunt ( 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 speakers or until the volume reaches an uncomfortable listening level when this is reached turn the gain control down 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 around 60 – 120 Hz
- Using the high pass crossovers will allow more control of your speakers by removing the bass (low frequencies). The speakers can now perform at higher volumes with less distortion.
Note: The smaller the speaker, the less bass it can handle.
- Adjust the crossover to get the most and best sound from your speakers, the easiest way to do this is by limiting the amount of bass you pass to them.
- For a pair of speakers with a passive crossover it is recommended that the crossover is set to high pass and the frequency is set to match that of the speakers specifications.
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 advise of a professional installation engineer or visit your local VIBE audio dealer.
Specification
UK Technical Enquiries
- Call 09067031420
- Calls cost 50p per minute. Call costs correct at date of publication (01/02/12)
- Hours of business 9.00am – 5.30pm GMT Monday – Friday.
- All calls are recorded for training purposes.
- MIDBASS Distribution
- PO Box 11000
- B75 7WG
International Technical Enquiries
For international technical support please contact the distribution agent for
your country. Please visit
www.vibeaudio.co.uk/contact for more
details.
CONTACT
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