OWNER'S MANUAL
AND
INSTALLATION GUIDE
MODEL SU-101
SUB-WOOFER SPEAKER SYSTEM
WITH
DUAL SATELLITE TWEETERS
PACKING LIST
Installation of your SU-101 is easy and everything you need is included in this package. Open it up, lay out
the parts and you are ready to get started.
MAJOR COMPONENTS
Sub-woofer Enclosure Assembly
Tweeters (2)
SAFETY
LANYARD
TWEETER
SPEAKER
BRACKET MTG
SCREWS
TWEETER SWIVEL
BRACKET
INSTALLATION PARTS
Socket-Head
Machine Screw
M6 x 12 mm
12 Vdc B+ Wire
(Yellow, 4.0 M)
4 pcs
1 pc
Remote Wire
(Blue, 3.0 M)
1 pc
Pan-Head
Machine Screw
M5 x 10 mm
Ground Wire
(Black, 1.3 M)
4 pcs
1 pc
High Input/Output
Extension Cable
Assys (4 M Each)
2 pcs
4 pcs
2 pcs
M5 Flat Washer
Enclosure Cable
Assembly (High
Level In/Out)
1 pc
Tweeter Mtg
U-Channel
Bracket
Hex Allen-Head
Driver (2.5mm
and 5mm)
2 pcs
Tweeter Mtg
Bracket
2 pcs
2 pcs
Enclosure Mtg
Bracket
4 pcs
8 pcs
Tweeter Mtg
Retaining
Plate
Hex-Head Tapping Screw
(with Captive Washer)
5mm x 25 mm
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Placing the System
1. Mount the subwoofer enclosure in either the Rear Cargo Area (for Vans, SUVs and Hatchbacks) or in the trunk
(for sedans).
2. Mount the tweeters on the vehicle interior, high up for maximum sound and facing forward for optimum usage.
Important Installation Warnings
1. NEVER attempt to install this system in the area above the vehicle fuel tank. Drilling mounting holes could pierce
the fuel tank.
2. ALWAYS check under the area you select for installation, for wires or other obstructions.
3. ALWAYS make sure that you mount the subwoofer so the control panel is accessible to facilitate adjustments.
4. NEVER try to extend the length of the cables supplied with your system. The High Level Input/Output cable from
the speaker enclosure and the four RCA jacked extension cables are 15 feet long. DO NOT exceed this length in
your installation.
5. CAREFULLY plan the routing of your wires from the rear deck area to the dashboard and/or satellite tweeters,
keeping in mind the length of the available cables.
6. CHECK to make sure your chosen installation place does not interfere with the removal of your spare tire.
7. REMEMBER that failure to properly install the subwoofer enclosure may affect sound quality.
Follow the installation instructions for best results.
REAR CARGO AREA MOUNTING (VANS, SUVs AND HATCHBACKS)
SATELLITE TWEETER
MOUNT ON FLOOR OF DECK
MOUNTING
(HORIZONTAL)
MOUNT ON FLOOR OF DECK
(HORIZONTAL)
SATELLITE TWEETER
MOUNTING
TRUNK MOUNTING (SEDANS)
SATELLITE TWEETER
MOUNTING
MOUNT ON FLOOR OF
TRUNK (HORIZONTAL)
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INSTALLATION
SUB-WOOFER ENCLOSURE
The SU-101 sub-woofer enclosure is designed for horizontal (flat) mounting. It must never be mounted upside-down
or on either of it's sides. The most convenient area for enclosure installation is within the trunk of cars, such as sedans,
or on the rear cargo area of vans and SUVs. It is also possible to mount the unit behind the front seat area of utility and
pick-up trucks if space allows.
The following procedure outlines the basic installation criteria for the enclosure.
1. On a flat surface, place the enclosure upside down and determine the position of each of the four mounting
brackets; each should be positioned in from each corner approximately 2 inches.
ENCLOSURE
MOUNTING
BRACKET
5mm x 25 SELF-TAPPING
SCREW
2 inches
5mm x 25 SELF-
TAPPING SCREW
MOUNTING PLAT-
FORM (3/4" PLYWOOD
OR OTHER MATERIAL)
ATTACHED TO
ENCLO-
SURE
BOTTOM
VEHICLE
2. Attach each bracket using four of the 5mm x 25 self-tapping screws supplied.
NOTE: Make sure to orient each bracket so the tab contacts the side of the unit. This will prevent the bracket from
shifting during vehicle movement, sudden stops, etc.
3. Secure the enclosure to the surface (trunk or deck ) of the vehicle in the desired position. If desired, a mounting platform
of 3/4" plywood or other material could be used to compensate for uneven surfaces within the vehicle; the enclosure
could then be mounted to this surface.
4. Center the enclosure either on the vehicle surface or on the mounting platform and secure the unit using the remaining
four 5mm x 25 self-tappingscrews through the bracket holes.
5. Proceed to the wiring diagram on page 8 of this manual.
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SATELLITE
TWEETER
SATELLITE TWEETERS CONFIGURATION:
LANYARD
BRACKET
Normally, the satellite tweeter each is supplied with the bracket
and lanyard wire attached as shown in the drawing to the right. If the
speaker is not assembled as shown, assemble the swivel bracket
and lanyard to the speaker as illustrated. The bracket, lanyard and
screws are packed with each speaker.
MOUNTING
SCREWS
SPEAKER BRACKET
SATELLITE TWEETERS
The two satellite tweeters supplied with the system are intended
for mounting inside the vehicle interior; they can be mounted
several different ways.
SATELLITETWEETERCONFIGURATION
EXISTING MOUNT
LOCATION IN VEHICLE
1. Mounting the Speaker to the Rear Wall:
The satellite tweeter can be mounted to the interior rear wall
on each side of the vehicle, aft of the rear window. Suggested
locations are the clothes hangar clip and/or the assist
handle. To accomplish this, proceed as follows:
a. Attach one end of a stepped metal bracket to each
speaker bracket as shown using an M5 x 10 mm screw.
b. Loosen the assist handle or clothes hangar clip at the
desired mounting location.
5 X 10mm
SCREW
SPEAKER
WINDOW
MOLDING
STEPPED
MOUNTING
BRACKET
BRACKET
(REF)
SPEAKER
BRACKET
c. Attach the other end of the stepped bracket to the de-
sired mounting location using the existing factory hard-
ware. The speaker lanyard should be securely attached
to the other available factory hole locations using the
existing factory hardware.
EXISTING
VEHICLE
HARDWARE
LANYARD
d. Orient the speaker (facing front) as desired and tighten
the speaker bracket setscrew to maintain this position.
HEX ALLEN
WRENCH
BRACKET
SETSCREW
2. Mounting the Speaker over the Rear Molding:
Thesatellite tweeter can be mounted over the edge of the
molding that runs along the interior rear wall on each side of
the vehicle. To accomplish this, proceed as follows:
a. Attach a U-channel bracket to each speaker bracket
using an M5 x 10 mm screw; the screw can be
SPEAKER
BRACKET
tightened by extending the screwdriver through the large
access hole in the U-channel bracket as shown.
b. Slip the U-channel bracket over the top edge of the mold-
ing; then slide the retaining plate in front of the molding
surface. Secure each assembly in place by threading
two M6 x 12 mm screws through the U-channel bracket
into the indents of the retaining plate, clamping the
retaining plate securely against the molding surface. The
speaker lanyard should be securely attachedto the
other available factory hole locations using the existing
factory hardware.
M5 X 10
PAN HEAD
SCREW
M6 X 12 SOC
HD SCREW
RETAINING
PLATE
CLAMP
U-CHANNEL
BRACKET
BRACKET
(REF)
WINDOW
MOLDING
c. Orient the speaker as desired and tighten the speaker
bracket setscrew to maintain this position.
TO CLOTHES
HANGAR CLIP OR
ASSIST HANDLE
LANYARD
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WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
ThepowerconnectionsfortheSU-101enclosurearemadeviaascrew-tightenedterminalblock.Simplyloosenthescrew
fully insert the wire or spade lug under the respective terminal screw, then tighten the screw to secure the lug.
1. Power Connection
The battery terminal (B+) must be connected directly to the positive terminal of the vehicle battery to provide an
adequatevoltagesourceandminimizenoise.Connectingthebatteryterminalleadtoanyotherpoint(suchasthefuse
block) will not power-up the SU-101. Use only the Yellow wire supplied for this purpose. Connect this lead to the
battery terminal after all other wiring is completed.
2. Ground Connection
The ground terminal (GND) terminal connection is also critical for correct operation of the SU-101. Use only the
supplied Black wire with spade lugs for this purpose, and connect it between the ground terminal (GND) of the
enclosure and a metal part of the vehicle close to the mounting location. This wire should be as short as possible
and any paint or rust at the grounding point should be scraped away to provide a clean metal surface to which the
end of the ground wire can be screwed or bolted.
3. Remote Turn-On Connection
The SU-101 is turned on by applying +12 volts to the remote turn-on terminal (REM). The supplied Blue wire with
spade lugs should be attached between this terminal and the "Auto-Antenna" lead from the car stereo which will
provide +12 volts only when the car stereo is turned on. If the car stereo does not provide an Auto-Antenna lead,
the remote turn-on lead may be wired to an "Accessory" or "Radio" terminal in the car's fuse block. This will turn
the amplifier on and off with the ignition key, regardless of whether the car stereo is on or off.
4. Speaker Connections
Wirethesatellitespeakerstothe"SpeakerOutput"terminalsaspertheOutputWiringDiagramusingthesupplied
input/output extension cable assemblies. When mating the wiring to the speakers, pay careful attention to the
polarity of the speaker leads, and make certain they correspond to the polarity of the corresponding terminals on
the highlevel input/output 10-pin adapter harness. DO NOT ground any speaker leads to the chassis of the
vehicle.
5. Input Connections
The sub-woofer enclosure features both high and low-level input capability. Use either the low-level or high-level
inputs, not both. If low-level outputs are provided from the car stereo, it is recommended that the low-level inputs
be used for lowest distortion and best performance. Use good quality shielded audio cables with RCA plugs (not
supplied) at both ends to connect the stereo to the sub-woofer enclosure L and R low-level input jacks; keep the
cable lengths to a minimum to avoid noise.
Ifthecarstereodoesnotprovidelow-leveloutputs,thesub-woofer maybeconnectedviathespeaker(high-level)
outputs from the stereo. Wire the speaker leads from the car stereo to the supplied 10-pin adapter harness
using the supplied RCA tip-jack cable assemblies as shown in the diagram (shielded cable is not required
forthisapplication), andplugtheharnessconnectorintothematingHigh-LevelInputconnectorontheenclosure.
Carefully mate and insulate all wire connections.
CAUTION: Use either the low-level or the high-level inputs on the enclosure. DO NOT use both input levels at
the same time.
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SU-101 SPEAKER SYSTEM INTERCONNECTION WIRING DIAGRAM
LEFT CHANNEL
SATELLITE
RIGHT CHANNEL
SATELLITE
TWEETER
TWEETER
BLACK
( - )
BLACK
( - )
RED
( + )
RED
( + )
EXISTING VEHICLE
REAR SPEAKERS
RIGHT REAR
SPEAKER
LEFT REAR
SPEAKER
BLACK ( - )
RED ( + )
BLACK ( - )
RED ( + )
IMPORTANT
USE EITHER HIGH LEVEL OR
LOW LEVEL INPUT NOT BOTH
LOW-LEVEL
RCA OUTPUTS
10-PIN
CONNECTOR
RCA TYPE
SHIELDED
CABLES
10-PIN
RECEPTACLE
EXISTING SCREW OR BOLT
CLEAN PAINT, RUST, DIRT OR
GREASE FROM AREA FOR GOOD
CONNECTION
SU-101 SUB-WOOFER
ENCLOSURE
GROUND METAL
SECTION OF VEHICLE
BLUE (REMOTE POWER ON ENABLE)
USE # 10 GAUGE
BLACK (VEHICLE GROUND)
YELLOW (+ 12 VOLTS)
CONNECT THIS
WIRE LAST
12 VOLT VEHICLE
BATTERY
CHASSIS
GROUND
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USE OF CONTROLS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
13
11
10
8
12
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ON LED INDICATOR
8
B+ TERMINAL
This indicator lights green when the system is powered up
and operating normally.
Connect+12Vdcvehiclepowertothisterminalusingthe
Yellow wire supplied (4 meters long).
2
FAIL LED INDICATOR
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GND TERMINAL
This indicator lights red when a system failure occurs
activating the overvoltage protection circuit.
Connectthisterminaltovehiclechassisgroundusingthe
Black wire supplied (1.3 meters long).
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PHASE SELECT SWITCH
bl
REMOTE (REM) TERMINAL
This slide switch is used to change the phase of the
reproduced sound output from the SU-101 Speakers to
match the phase of the audio receiver system.
Connect the remote output from the car audio system to
this terminal using the Blue wire supplied (3 meters
long).
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RCA INPUT - R CONNECTOR
bm
L/R LEVEL CONTROL
This control varies the audio output level to the
satellite tweeters between MIN and MAX.
This connector accepts the right channel low level output
RCAconnector(LINEOUT)fromthevehicleradioreceiver.
bn
SWF FREQ CONTROL
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RCA INPUT - L CONNECTOR
This control adjusts the sub-woofer low-pass-filter
cutoff frequency between 36 Hz and 220 Hz.
This connector accepts the left channel low level output
RCAconnector(LINEOUT)fromthevehicleradioreceiver.
bn
SWF LEVEL CONTROL
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HIGH LEVEL INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTOR
This control varies the audio output level to the sub-
woofer enclosure between MIN and MAX.
This 10-pin connector provides audio (speaker) connec-
tionsbetweenthesub-wooferenclosure,thesatellitetweet-
ers and existing audio receiver system.
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FUSE - 15A
This fuse provides surge/overvoltage protection for the
SU-101 speaker system.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
An error made in operation or during installation of this product may be mistaken for a system malfunction. Please
perform the checks described below before contacting your dealer or service facility.
Symptom
No power
Possible Cause
Blown fuse
Remedy
Check fuses in vehicle fuse box and SU-101 sys-
tem. Replace as necessary with fuse of same type
and rating as original. If fuse blows again, consult
with service facility.
Check all wiring and correct as necessary.
Incorrect connection
Sub-woofer audio out-
put distorted
Check all wiring and correct as necessary. Consult
with service facility.
UsePHASEswitchtoadjustthephase
relationshipbetweencaraudiosystem
and sub-woofer system.
Satellite tweeter audio
output too low
Check satellite tweeter wiring. Consult with service
facility.
UseL/RLEVELcontrolonenclosureto
adjust tweeter audio output to desired
level.
Sub-woofer audio
output too low
Check wiring between sub-woofer enclosure and
existing audio system. Consult with service facility.
Use SWF LEVEL control on enclosure
to adjust sub-woofer audio output to
desired level.
Specifications:
Speaker Section:
Woofer (1)
8" Cone Type
Tweeter (2)
Impedance
3" Satellite Speaker
4 Ohms
Power Amplifier Section:
Inputs
Low-Level RCA Jack and High Level Speaker Inputs
360 Watts
55 Watts (150 Hz, 0.1% THD)
0.2 - 4.0 V Low Level
Maximum Output
Nominal Output
Input Level Adjustment Range
0.4 - 8.0 V High Level
Harmonic Distortion
< 0.03 % (at 100 Hz)
Low-Pass Filter
Satellite Tweeter Frequency Range
Subwoofer Frequency Range
Cut-Off Frequency 36 - 220 Hz (Variable), 18 dB/Octave
2 kHz - 20 kHz
30 Hz - 300 kHz
System Section:
Input Power Requirements
Power Supply Voltage (min/max)
Current Drain
12 Vdc Car Battery (Negative Ground)
10.5/16 Vdc
13 Amps at Rated Output
1.5 mA Remote Input
Dimensions
Main Unit
420 mm x 249 mm x 249 mm
(16 2 " W x 9f " H x 9f " D)
76 mm x 76 mm x 102 mm
(3.0 " W x 3.0" H x 4.0" D)
Satellite Tweeter
Weight
Main Unit
9 kg (19 lbs, 13 oz)
Satellite Tweeter
0.4 kg (0.85 lb, 0.58 oz)
WARNING:
High-powered car audio systems may produce sound pressure levels that exceed the thresh-
old at which hearing loss may result. They may also impair a driver’s ability to hear traffic sounds
or emergency vehicles. Use common sense and practice safe listening habits when listening to
your audio system.
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90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY
AUDIOVOXCORPORATION(theCompany)warrantstotheoriginalretailpurchaserofthisproductthatshould
thisproductoranypartthereof,undernormaluseandconditions,beprovendefectiveinmaterialorworkmanship
within 90 days from the date of original purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced with new or
reconditioned product (at the Company's option) without charge for parts and repair labor.
ToobtainrepairorreplacementwithinthetermsofthisWarranty,theproductistobedeliveredwithproofofwarranty
coverage (e.g. dated bill of sale), specification of defect(s), transportation prepaid, to the warranty center at the
addressshownbelow.
This Warranty does not extend to the elimination of car static or motor noise, to correction of antenna problems,
to costs incurred for installation, removal, or reinstallation of the product, or damage to tapes, compact discs,
speakers, accessories, or vehicle electrical systems.
This Warranty does not apply to any product or part thereof which, in the opinion of the Company, has suffered
orbeendamagedthroughalteration,improperinstallation,mishandling,misuse,neglect,accident,orbyremoval
or defacement of the factory serial number/bar code label(s). THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY'S LIABILITY
UNDERTHISWARRANTYISLIMITEDTOTHEREPAIRORREPLACEMENTPROVIDEDABOVEAND,INNO
EVENT,SHALLTHECOMPANY'SLIABILITYEXCEEDTHEPURCHASEPRICEPAIDBYPURCHASERFOR
THEPRODUCT.
This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS
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FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. IN NO CASE SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY
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EXPRESSORIMPLIED,WHATSOEVER. NopersonorrepresentativeisauthorizedtoassumefortheCompany
any liability other than expressed herein in connection with the sale of this product.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of
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