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user’s manual
www.lanzar.com
10-Channel Active
Electronic Crossover Network
OptiX-10
OptiX-10
with Subwoofer Level Control
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INTRODUCTION... Congratulations on your purchase of a new Lanzar Opti signal processor. Opti mobile electronics are some of the most advanced car audio products available. These quality audio products are designed and engineered to afford you years of uncompromising musical service. Lanzar has utilized the latest electronic technologies in order to deliver a superb listening experience. The X10 Active Crossover offers the listener the ability to enjoy the finest in mobile audio. The X10 unleash
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table of contents general features 2 precautions 3 features and specifications 4-6 system wiring 7-11 mounting and installation 12-13 noise check and system adjustment 14 troubleshooting 15
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general featur es 10 Crossover Channels Blue Light Illumination 4 Channel Inputs Signal Pass-through for Additional Processors Remote Bass Level Control High Channels: Separate Front and Rear Frequency and Gain Controls 2 Mid Channels: Separate Front and Rear Frequency and Gain Controls Sub Channels: Frequency and Gain Control Selectable Q Settings for Front and Rear Channels Subwoofer Stereo/Mono Switch High Channel and Subwoofer Phase Inverters Bass Boost Frequency and Level Control Gold-Plate
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Precautions To prevent short circuits, be sure to disconnect the negative battery ground lead before wiring the system up. When you finish the installation, be sure to make one more check to be sure everything is done correctly. 3 Reinstate all car parts that were removed. Reconnect the negative battery ground lead.
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featur es and specifications 4
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featur es and specifications 1. F/R INPUT SWITCH In the “2CH” position, rear inputs are split and directed to the front and rear channels simultaneously. This feature should be used when the head unit has only one pair of output jacks.If the source unit has independent front and rear channel outputs, disengage the parallel input by sliding the switch to the “4CH” position. 2. FRONT & REAR CHANNEL MID CUT Q The Q slide switches select Q values of 1, 3 or 6 on the 180Hz Mid Cut filters. The maxim
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featur es and specifications Crossover Frequencies 11. Rear Channel Output Terminals -Front High-Pass 1.6K - 8KHz 12. Subwoofer Output Terminals -Front Mid High-Pass 40Hz - 240Hz 13. Subwoofer Level Remote Control This terminal may be used to connect the Remote Subwoofer Level Control. This enables Terminal the user to have easy access to adjust the bass levels to compensate for increased road -Front Mid Low-Pass 1.6KHZ - 8KHz noise or recording variations. -Rear High-Pass 1.6KHZ - 8KHz 14. Pow
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System wiring to REMOTE 2-CHANNEL 3 WAY SYSTEM OUTPUT from HEAD UNIT Head unit (Stereo, DVD Player, Tape Deck, etc.) TO LINE OUT OF HEAD UNIT 7 BATTERY GROUND TO SUB TO REAR TO FRONT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT REAR CHANNEL FRONT CHANNEL SUB CHANNEL Speakers Speakers Speakers
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to REMOTE OUTPUT from HEAD UNIT Head unit (Stereo, DVD Player, Tape Deck, etc.) TO REAR OUT OF HEAD UNIT BATTERY GROUND TO SUB TO REAR TO REAR OUTPUT MID OUT HIGH OUT REAR MID-WOOFER SUPER TWEETER SUBWOOFER Speakers Speakers Speakers TO FRONT TO FRONT MID OUT HIGH OUT MIDRANGE SUPER TWEETER Speakers Speakers System wiring 2-CHANNEL MULTIPLE CROSSOVER SYSTEM 8
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BATTERY GROUND TO SUB TO REAR OUTPUT HIGH OUT WOOFER UPPER MIDRANGE SUBWOOFER Speakers Speakers Speakers TO FRONT TO FRONT MID OUT HIGH OUT (to REMOTE OUTPUT from HEAD UNIT) MID-WOOFER TWEETER Speakers Speakers 9
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System wiring to REMOTE OUTPUT 4 CHANNEL 4 WAY SYSTEM from HEAD UNIT TO FRONT & REAR OUT OF HEAD UNIT BATTERY 10 GROUND TO SUB TO REAR TO REAR OUTPUT MID OUT HIGH OUT SUBWOOFER REAR MID-WOOFER REAR TWEETER Speakers Speakers Speakers TO FRONT HIGH OUT FRONT TWEETER Speakers
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FRONT TWEETER Speakers System wiring to REMOTE OUTPUT from 6-CHANNEL 5-WAY SYSTEM HEAD UNIT Head unit (Stereo, DVD Player, Tape Deck, etc.) TO FRONT, REAR & SUB OUT OF HEAD UNIT BATTERY 11 GROUND TO SUB TO REAR TO REAR OUTPUT MID OUT HIGH OUT REAR MID-WOOFER SUBWOOFER REAR TWEETER Speakers Speakers Speakers TO FRONT TO FRONT MID OUT HIGH OUT FRONT MID-WOOFER FRONT TWEETER Speakers Speakers
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Mounting and installation Your new Opti Series crossover comes complete with all required mounting hardware. Please read the Installation Precautions section below before installing your Lanzar Opti signal processor, and then refer to the diagrams provided to connect power, audio input and output connections according to your own system configuration requirements. Precautions Mark the location for the mounting screw holes by positioning the crossover where you wish to install it and use a scribe
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• Solder-less connectors or soldering gun with heat shrink tubing Mounting and installation Processor Installation 1. Find a suitable location in the vehicle to mount the processor. The X-10 is a trunk mount unit and it should be installed in close proximity to your amplifier system on the amp rack. You should pick a location that offers easy access to the unit for adjustment. 2. Before starting, disconnect the vehicle’s negative battery ground to prevent short circuits. 3. There are three pow
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Noise check and system adjustment NOISE CHECK Check the entire audio system for noise before permanently securing the CROSSOVER mounting 1. Start the engine. 2. Turn the audio system on. 3. Rev the engine and vary the VOLUME of the audio system to determine if there is any unwanted noise. If so, turn both the audio system and the engine off. Do not secure the CROSSOVER mounting screws. Refer to the "Trouble Shooting Guide" at this manual. 4. If the audio system does not have any noise, securely
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TBOUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM 1. There is an audible distortion at a low • Output levels NOT set correctly. volume level. • Crossover frequencies NOT set correctly. • Check for shorts on the speaker leads. 2. A whining sound can be heard through the • Check the red power wire. It muse be speakers when the audio system is at low connected directly to the battery. volume with the engine running. The whining • Check the system's ground point It muse 15 noise remains unchanged or see
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limited warranty policy Crossover All Lanzar Signal Processors are carefully constructed and thoroughly tested You must also include the following items with your return: before shipment. Units purchased in the USA are warranted to be free of defects • A copy of your sales receipt or other proof of purchase in material and workmanship for three (3) years from the date of purchase. This • A brief letter indicating the problem you are experiencing with the warranty is limited to the original ret
