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GTO1201.1/1201.1II
INSTALLATION AND SETUP
SETTING THESETTING INPUTREMOTE LEVEL CONTROLINSTALLING NEON TUBES
CROSSOVER(S)SENSITIVITYAll three GTO subwoofer(OPTIONAL)
Determine your system plans and set the1. Initially turn the INPUT LEVEL control(s)amplifiers have inputs for an optional1.Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove all
crossover mode switch accordingly. to minimum (counter clockwise).remote level control (RLC). This will allowscrews on the amplifierOs output/power
2. Reconnect the (�) negative lead to thethe amplifierOs input level to be adjustedend panel and set them aside.
Initially set the crossover frequency vehicleOs battery. Apply power to thefrom the listening position. Connect the2.Using a 3�32-inch Allen wrench, remove
control midway. While listening to music,audio system and play a dynamic musicoptional remote level control using the only the screws on the amplifierOs (top)
adjust the crossover for the least track.RJ-11 jack on the side of the amplifier.clear cover and set them aside.
perceived distortion from the speakers,3. On the source unit, increase the volumeInstall the control module in the front of3.Remove the end panel and slide the
allowing them to reproduce as much control to 3/4 volume. Slowly increasethe vehicle within easy reach of the driver.cover off. Set both parts aside.
bass as possible. the INPUT LEVEL control(s) toward threeUnder the dash or in the center console4.Locate the enclosed hardware bag and
oOclock until you hear slight distortion are both suitable locations.remove the four clips. Each clip has a
Systems using a separate subwoofer setin the music. Then reduce the INPUTsquare end and a larger round end.
the crossover mode to HP (high pass) forLEVEL slightly until distortion is no SETTING THE BASS BOOSTUsing a round end, press two clips onto
your full-range speakers. Adjust thelonger heard. All three GTO subwoofer amplifierseach neon tube (e.g., Street Glow AN9
crossover frequency to limit bass and are all equipped with a bass-or equivalent), as shown in Figure 13.
provide increased system volume with NOTE: After the source unit is on, red LEDsboost control. This allows you to adjust the5.For each tube, align both clips so the
less distortion.(on the top panel) will light, indicating thebass output of your system at 50Hz up tosquare ends slide onto an exposed
amplifier is on. If not, check the wiring,12dB and enhance low frequency. extrusion edge, as shown in Figure 9.
For subwoofers, choose the highest especially the remote connection from theDo not cover any screw holes. When
frequency that removes vocal informationsource unit. Also refer to OTroubleshooting�AUX OUTPUTinstalled correctly, each neon tube will
from the sound of the subwoofer.on the next page.All three GTO subwoofer amplifiers aresit under an extrusion and not be visible
equipped with full-range outputs that canwhen viewed from directly above.
be used to connect additional amplifiers. 6.Route each neon tubeOs power cable
through its respective NEON hole on the
NOTE: When using the high-level inputs,end panel (see Figure 13).
the AUX outputs can be used to pass a7.Slide the cover back into place and re-
line-level signal to another amplifier.install its screws. Then, replace the end
panel and reinstall its screws.
8.Finish the installation of the neon tubes
as instructed in their ownerOs manual.
Figure 12.
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