vibe 532

Congratulations on your purchase of a Lanzar Vibe amplifier. You have purchased a quality product designed and engineered togive you many years of uncompromised musical service. Vibe amplifiers are designed with the latest technology available,incorporating a DC to DC Switching Power Supply, which provides headroom for even the most demanding peaks and dynamic ranges found on modern CDs and recordings.

MOSFET switches maintain rated power over a wide range of battery voltages

Stiffly regulated PWM-type power supplies

2 Ohm Stable Stereo operation

Variable input level controls for each pair of channels

Variable high and low pass crossover controls

Thermal and speaker short protection circuitry

Power and Protection LED indicators

Bass Boost Circuitry

Stereo, Bridge Mode and Tri-Mode System Application Compatible

Silver plated power, RCAand speaker connectors

High-efficiency, heavy aluminum heatsink

Bass Boost Remote control

Table of Contents Features and Controls VIBE232/242/252/262/292 VIBE412/422/432 VIBE532 Specifications Installation System Wiring 2 channel stereo 2 channel bridged mode 2 channel tri-mode 2 channel triamp system 4 channel stereo 4 channel beidged mode 4 channel tri-mode 5 channel stereo 5 channel bridged mode 5 channel tri-mode Troubleshooting

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V I B E O W N E R S M A N U A L i

V I B E O W N E R S M A N U A L 1

F E A T U R E S A N D C O N T R O L S V I B E 2 3 2 / 2 4 2 / 2 5 2 / 2 6 2 / 2 9 2

High

Level HighPass ModeLowPass

BassBoost

Remote

R

L

LineOut

LineInput

Min Max 40Hz 3kHzFull Low

40Hz 350HzOn

Off

PWR

PROTR

L

P O W E R & P R O T E C T I O N I N D I C A T O R SProvide instant information on status of amplifier,including short-circuit and thermal overload alerts.

R E M O T E C O N T R O L

B A S S B O O S T C O N T R O LIncreases sound level in lower frequencies by 18dB.

L O W P A S S F I L T E RWhen Crossover Mode Selector is in Low Pass Mode,this control limits the frequencies which will bedistributed to the speakers to those below the valueto which this is set within the range 40-350Hz.

C R O S S O V E R M O D E S E L E C T O RDetermines the mode of built-in crossover:low pass (permits only low frequency signals topass to speakers), high pass(permits only highfrequency signals to pass to speakers), or flat.

H I G H P A S S F I L T E RWhen Crossover Mode Selector is on High Pass Mode,this control limits the frequencies which will bedistributed to the speakers to those above the value towhich this is set within the range 40Hz-3kHz.

I N P U T L E V E L C O N T R O L SEnables the matching of input levels to theoutput levels from the head unit (or othersignal source).

CH2

CH1 Lineout

Lineinput

Level BassBoost Mode

HighPass

Min Max OffOn

FullLowpassHigh

pass

40Hz 350Hz40Hz 350Hz

Low pass Low pass40Hz 3kHz 40Hz 3kHz

HighPass

Remote

Mode

Highpass

Lowpass

Full OffOn

BassBoost

Level

Min

Power

Protect

Max LineOut

Lineinput

CH4

CH3

P O W E R & P R O T E C T I O N I N D I C A T O R SProvide instant information on status of amplifier,including short-circuit and thermal overload alerts.

I N P U T L E V E L C O N T R O L SEnables the matching of input levels to theoutput levels from the head unit (or othersignal source).

C R O S S O V E R M O D E S E L E C T O R SDestermine the mode of buit-in crossovers:low pass (permits only low frequency signals to passto speakers), high pass (permits only high frequencysignals to pass to speakers), or flat.

L O W P A S S F I L T E RWhen Crossover Mode Selector is in low Pass Mode,this control limits the frequencies which will bedistributed to the speakers to those below the valueto which this is set within the range 40-350 Hz

Increases sound level in lower frequencies by 18dB.B A S S B O O S T C O N T R O L

H I G H P A S S F I L T E RWhen Crossover Mode Selector is in High Pass Mode,this control limits the frequencies which will bedistributed to the speakers to those above the value towhich this is set within the range 40 Hz-3 kHz.

R E M O T E C O N T R O L

V I B E 4 1 2 / 4 2 2 / 4 3 2F E A T U R E S A N D C O N T R O L S



REMOTE CONTRROL

L OW P ASS F ILTERWhen Crossover Mode Selector is in Low PassMode,this control limits the frequencies whichwill be distributed to the speakers to those belowthe value to which this is set.

P O W E R / P R O T E C T I O N I N D I C A T O R SProvide amp power status and short-circuitand thermal overload alerts.

4 / 6 C H I N P U T M O D E S E L E C T O RDetermines internal circuit routing dependingon whether or not a discrete Channel 5/6 inputsignal is available from head unit.

B A S S B O O S T C O N T R O L ( C H A N N E L 5 / 6 O N L Y )Increases sound level in lower frequencies by 18dB.

B A N D P A S S C R O S S O V E R C O N T R O L S( C H A N N E L 3 / 4 O N L Y )When Ch 3/4 Crossover Mode Switch is in Band Pass position, these two controls are usedto establish the upper and lower frequency rangelimits for the signals which will be distributedto the Ch 3/4 speakers.

H I G H P A S S F I L T E R SWhen Crossover Mode Selector is in High PassMode, these controls limit the frequencies whichwill be distributed to the speakers to those abovethe values to which these are set.

C R O S S O V E R M O D E S E L E C T O R S( A L L C H A N N E L S )Determine the mode of built-in crossovers;low pass (permits only low frequency signals topass to speakers), high pass (permits only highfrequency signals to pass to speakers), or flat.

I N P U T L E V E L C O N T R O L SA L L C H A N N E L SEnables the matching of input levels to the output levels from the head unit(or other signal source).

CH1

CH2

Low Input

Level

Min Max Full Highpass

ModeCHANNEL 1+2 CHANNEL 3+4 CHANNEL 5+6

CH6

CH5

HighPass CH4 Level Mode

HighPass

BassBoost

LowPass Mode Level

Min Max

PROT

PWR

40Hz 4kHz

Low Input CH340Hz 4kHz

Min MaxFullBandpass High

pass40Hz 4kHz 40Hz 500Hz

40Hz 500HzHighPass

BandPass

LowPass

OnOff

Input Mode

Ch4Ch6 Remote

LowPass Full

Low Input

V I B E 5 3 2F E A T U R E S A N D C O N T R O L S

S P E C I F I C A T I O N S

MODEL

RMS at 4 Ohms

Vibe232 2 channel amplifier Vibe242 2 channel amplifier2x300W 2x500W

MAX at 4 Ohms 2x600W 2x1000W

At 4 Ohms Bridged 1x1200W 1x2000W

RMS at 2 Ohms 2x500W 2x840W

Min. Speaker Impedance 2 Ohm 2 Ohm

T.H.D 0.05% 0.05%

Frequenrcy Response 10Hz-40kHz,-1dB 10Hz-40kHz,-1dB

Input Sensitivity 100mV-4000mV 100mV-4000mV

Input Impedance

S/N Ratio

Channel Separation

Crossover FiltersLow PassHigh PassBandpass

Bass Boost

Dimensions(Inches)

Fuse(s)

20 kOhm

>95dB

>60dB

+18dB

10.25x2.36x12(WxHxL)

30Ax2

40Hz-350Hz40Hz-3kHZn/a

20 kOhm

>95dB

>60dB

+18dB

10.25x2.36x15(WxHxL)

30Ax2


Vibe252 2 channel amplifier2x750W

2x1500W

1x3000W

2x1200W

2 Ohm

0.05%

10Hz-40kHz,-1dB

100mV-4000mV

20 kOhm

>95dB

>60dB

+18dB

10.25x2.36x19(WxHxL)

25Ax3



1x2100W

1x4200W

2x1750W

2 Ohm

0.05%

10Hz-40kHz,-1dB

100mV-4000mV

20 kOhm

>95dB

>60dB

+18dB

10.25x2.36x21(WxHxL)

40Ax3




2x2500W

1x5000W

2x2100W

2 Ohm

0.05%

10Hz-40kHz,-1dB

100mV-4000mV

20 kOhm

>95dB

>60dB

+18dB

10.25x2.36x23(WxHxL)

40Ax3



4x250W

2x500W

4x200W

2 Ohm

0.05%

10Hz-40kHz,-1dB

100mV-4000mV

20 kOhm

>95dB

>60dB

+18dB

10.25x2.36x11.6(WxHxL)

15Ax3



4x500W

2x1000W

4x400W

2 Ohm

0.05%

10Hz-40kHz,-1dB

100mV-4000mV

20 kOhm

>95dB

>60dB

+18dB

10.25x2.36x14.75(WxHxL)

20Ax3



4x1000W

2x2000W

4x850W

2 Ohm

0.05%

10Hz-40kHz,-1dB

100mV-4000mV

20 kOhm

>95dB

>60dB

+18dB

10.25x2.36x16.36(WxHxL)

25Ax3


Vibe532 5 channel amplifier4x250W+1x600W

4x500W+1x1200W

2x1000W+1x1200W

4x575W+1x875W

2 Ohm

0.05%

10Hz-40kHz,-1dB

100mV-4000mV

20 kOhm

>95dB

>60dB

+18dB

10.25x2.36x23.6(WxHxL)

30Ax2

40Hz-500Hz40Hz-4kHZvariable,40Hz-4kHz(HPF) 40Hz-500Hz(LPF)


PRECAUTIONS1. Find a suitable location in the vehicle to mount the amplifier.2. Make sure there is sufficient air flow around the intended mounting location.

3. Bolt the amplifier to the mouning surface.4. Connect the power ground terminal to the nearet point on the chassis of the car. Keep this ground wire less than one meter (39) in length. Use 8 gauge wire.5. Connect the remote terminal to the remote output of the head unit using 14 gauge wire.6. Connect an empty fuse holder within 300 mm (12) of the battery and run 8 gauge or larger high quality cable from this fuse to the amplifier location.

7. Make sure there is no fuse in this fuse holder. Then make the connection to the BATT connection on the amplifier.8. If multiple amplifiers are being used, use cables (each with its own fuse at the battery) or a#o or #2 cable from the fuse holder at the battery to a distribution block at or near the amplifiers location.9. Connect all line inputs and outputs using high-quality RCA-RCA cables.10. Insert fuse (s) at the battery fuse holder(s).11. Recheck all connections before powering up.

12. Set all level controls to their least sensitive positions and set all crossover controls, switches, etc. to the desired frequency or position.13. Once the system is powered up, set all the volume control on the head unit to about the 2 oclock position, and then set all the amplifiers level controls for maximum output level. 14. Further fine tuning of the various controls may be necessary to obtain the desired results.

Before you drill or cut any holes, investigate yourcars layout very carefully. Take care when you worknear the gas tank, fuel lines, hydraulic lines andelectrical wiring.

Do not operate the amplifier when it is unmounted.Attach all audio system components securely withinthe automobile to prevent damage, especially in anaccident.

Do not mount this amplifier so that the wireconnections are unprotected or in a pinchedcondition, or likely to be damaged by nearby objects.Be sure to select a location inside your vehicle whichhas adequate ventilation.

Before making or breaking power connections inyour system, disconnect the vehicle battery. Confirmthat your head unit or other equipment is turnedoff while connecting the input jacks and speakerterminals.

If you need to replace the power fuse, only replaceit with a fuse identical to that supplied with thesystem. Using a fuse of a different type or ratingmay result in damage to your system which isntcovered by the manufacturers warranty.


I N S T A L L A T I O N


S Y S T E M W I R I N G2 CHANNEL STEREO CONFIGURATIONVIBE232/242/252/262/292

High


BassBoost

Remote

R

L

LineOut

LineInput


40Hz 350HzOn

Off

PWR

PROTR

L

- -+

+

+

FUSES 12V REM GND

LEFT RIGHTBRIDGED MODE

POWER

TO BATTERY +TO REMOTE OUTPUTFROM HEAD UNIT

+

LEFTSPEAKER

RIGHTSPEAKER

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE2-4 OHM

SPEAKERS

+

-VIBE232/242 ONLY

LEVEL

MIN MAXTO OUTPUT FROM HEAD UNIT

to REMOTE SUBWOOFERLEVEL CONTROL

FRONT

REAR

S Y S T E M W I R I N G2 CHANNEL BRIDGED MODE CONFIGURATION

V I B E O W N E R S M A N U A L

VIBE232/242/252/262/292

FRONT

REAR

8

High


BassBoost

Remote

R

L

LineOut

LineInput


40Hz 350HzOn

Off

PWR

PROTR

L

- -+

+

+

FUSES 12V REM GND


POWER


SPEAKER IMPEDANCE4-8 OHM

SPEAKERS

+

-VIBE232/242 ONLY

LEVEL

MIN MAXTO OUTPUT FROM HEAD UNIT to REMOTE SUBWOOFER

LEVEL CONTROL


S Y S T E M W I R I N G2 CHANNEL TRI-MODE CONFIGURATIONVIBE232/242/252/262/292

FRONT

REAR

High

Level HighPass High ModeLowPass

BassBoost

Remote

R

L

LineOut

LineInput


40Hz 350HzOn

Off

PWR

PROTR

L

- -+

+

+

FUSES 12V REM GND


POWER


+

LEFTSPEAKER

SUBWOOFER

RIGHTSPEAKER

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 4-8 OHM

SPEAKERS

+

+

-

-

VIBE232/242 ONLY

LEVEL

MIN MAXTO OUTPUT FROM HEAD UNIT


S Y S T E M W I R I N GTRIAMP SYSTEM USING THREE 2 CHANNEL AMPLIFIERS


- -+

+

+

FUSES 12V REM GND


POWER


+ WOOFERS


SPEAKERS

+

-VIBE232/242 ONLY

L R

- -+

+

+

FUSES 12V REM GND


POWER


+MIDRANGE

SPEAKERS

+

-VIBE232/242 ONLY

L R

- -+

+

+

FUSES 12V REM GND


POWER


+TWEETERS

SPEAKERS

+

-VIBE232/242 ONLY

L R

1 0

VIBE232/242/252/262/292

High


BassBoost

Remote

R

L

LineOut

LineInput


40Hz 350HzOn

Off

PWR

PROT

HighFull Low

R

L

High


BassBoost

Remote

R

L

LineOut

LineInput


40Hz 350HzOn

Off

PWR

PROT

HighFull Low

R

L

MASTER AMP FRONT (WOOFERS) MASTER AMP RAER

SLAVE AMP #1 REAR

SLAVE AMP #2 REAR

SLAVE AMP #1 FRONT (MIDS)

High


BassBoost

Remote

R

L

LineOut

LineInput


40Hz 350HzOn

Off

PWR

PROT

HighFull Low

R

L

SLAVE AMP #2 FRONT (TWEETERS)

LEVEL

MIN MAX


TO OUTRUTFROM HEAD UNIT

switch inLow Pass Position

LEVEL

MIN MAX


switch in Full Positiin

LEVEL

MIN MAX


Switch inLow Pass Position

Y ADAPTOR

Y ADAPTOR

V I B E O W N E R S M A N U A L 1 1

S Y S T E M W I R I N G4 CHANNEL STEREO CONFIGURATIONVIBE412/422/432

FRONT

REAR

CH2

CH1 Lineout

LineInput


HighPass

Min Max OffOn

FullLowpassHigh

pass



HighPass

Remote

Mode

Highpass

Lowpass

Full OffOn

BassBoost

Level

PWR

PROT

Min Max LineInput

LineOut

CH4

CH3

LineInput

LEVEL

MIN MAX


TO OUTPUT FROM HEAD UNIT

Y ADAPTOR Y ADAPTOR

-+ -+ -+ -+

FUSES

12V REM GNDCH1

CH1

CH2

CH2

BRIDGED MODE

CH3

CH3

CH4

CH4

BRIDGED MODE



+

-

+

-

+

-

+

-



S Y S T E M W I R I N G4 CHANNEL BRIDGED MODE CONFIGURATION VIBE412/422/432

FRONT

REAR

1 2

CH2

CH1 Lineout

Y ADAPTOR

LineInput


HighPass

Min

TO LEFT OUTRUTFROM HEAD UNIT

Max OffOn

FullLowpassHigh

pass



HighPass

Remote

Mode

Highpass

Lowpass

Full OffOn

BassBoost

Level

PWR

PROT

Min

To RIGHT OUTPUTFROM HEAD UNIT

Max LineInput

LineOut

CH4

CH3

LEVEL

MIN MAX


-+ -+ -+ -+

FUSES

12V REM GNDCH1 CH2

BRIDGED MODE

CH3 CH4

BRIDGED MODE


SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 4-8 OHM +

-RL+

-


S Y S T E M W I R I N G4 CHANNEL TRI-MODE CONFIGURATION

LEFT RIGHT

VIBE412/422/432

FRONT

REAR

CH2

CH1 Lineout

LineInput


HighPass

Min Max OffOn

FullLowpassHigh

pass



HighPass

Remote

Mode

Highpass

Lowpass

Full OffOn

BassBoost

Level

PWR

PROT

Min Max LineInput

LineOut

CH4

CH3

LineInput

LEVEL

MIN MAX



Y ADAPTOR Y ADAPTOR

-+ -+ -+ -+

FUSES

12V REM GNDCH1

CH1

CH2

CH2

BRIDGED MODE

CH3

CH3

CH4

CH4

BRIDGED MODE


+

-

+

-

+

-

+

- SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 4-8 OHM

+

- +

-


S Y S T E M W I R I N G5 CHANNEL STEREO CONFIGURATION VIBE532

FRONT

REAR

CH1

CH2

Low Input

Level



CH6

CH5


HighPass

BassBoost

LowPass Mode Level

Min Max

PROT

PWR

40Hz 4kHz




40Hz 500HzHighPass

BandPass

LowPass

OnOff

Input Mode

Ch4Ch6 Remote

LowPass Full

Low Input

Ch4Ch6

Input Mode Swith inCh 4 position


Y ADAPTORY ADAPTOR

TO LEFT OUTPUT FROM HEAD UNIT TO OUTPUT FROM HEAD UNIT

CH1

CH1

CH2

CH2

BRIDGED MODE30AX2 FUSES

CH3

CH3

CH5

CH4

CH4

CH5BRIDGED MODE

REM -+ -+ -+ -+ -+

TO REMOTE OUTPUTFROM HEAD UNIT


TO BATTERYRED

BLACK

LEVEL

MIN MAX

+

-+

-

+

-+

-

+

-


S Y S T E M W I R I N G5 CHANNEL BRIDGED MODE CONFIGURATIONVIBE532

FRONT

REAR

WOOFER

CH1

CH2

Low Input

Level



CH6

CH5


HighPass

BassBoost

LowPass Mode Level

Min Max

PROT

PWR

40Hz 4kHz




40Hz 500HzHighPass

BandPass

LowPass

OnOff

Input Mode

Ch4Ch6 Remote

LowPass Full

Low Input


Y ADAPTORY ADAPTOR


CH1 CH2

BRIDGED MODE FUSES

CH3 CH4CH5

BRIDGED MODEREM -+ -+ -+ -+ -+



TO BATTERYRED

BLACK

LEVEL

MIN MAX

+

-

+

-+

-

Ch4 Ch6

Input Mode Swith inCh 6 position

LEFT INPUTY ADAPTOR

RIGHT INPUT

L R


S Y S T E M W I R I N G5 CHANNEL TRI -MODE CONFIGURATION

LEFT RIGHT

VIBE532

FRONT

REAR

CH1

CH2

Low Input

Level



CH6

CH5


HighPass

BassBoost

LowPass Mode Level

Min Max

PROT

PWR

40Hz 4kHz




40Hz 500HzHighPass

BandPass

LowPass

OnOff

Input Mode

Ch4Ch6 Remote

LowPass Full

Low Input


Y ADAPTORY ADAPTOR

TO OUTPUT FROM HEAD UNITTO OUTPUT FROM HEAD UNIT

CH1

CH1

CH2

CH2

BRIDGED MODE30AX2 FUSES

CH3

CH3

CH5

CH4

CH4

CH5BRIDGED MODE

REM -+ -+ -+ -+ -+


TO BATTERYRED

BLACK

LEVEL

MIN MAX

+

-+

-

+

-

+

-

+

-

+

-

+

-


T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G

AMPLIFIER WILL NOT POWER UP.

HIGH HISS OR ENGINE NOISE (ALTERNATOR WHINE) IN SPEAKERS.

HIGH SQUEAL NOISE FROM SPEAKERS.

PROTECTION LED COMES ON WHEN THE AMPLIFIER IS POWERED UP.

AMPLIFIER(S) GETS VERY HOT.

DISTORTED SOUND

Check for good ground connection.Check that remote DC terminal has at least 3v DC.Check that there is battery power on the + terminal.Check all fuses.Check that Protection LED is not lit. If it is lit, shut off amplifier briefly and then repower it.

Disconnect all RCA inputs to the amplifier(s) - if hiss/noise disappears, then plug in the component driving the amplifier and unplug its inputs. If hiss/noise disappears, go on until the faulty/noisy component is found. It is best to set the amplifiers input level as low as possible.The best subjective S/N ratiois obtainle this way.Try drive as signal level from the head unit as possibe.

Check for shorts on speaker leads.Check that the volume control on the head unit is turned down low.Remove speaker leads,and reset the amplifier. If the Protection LED still comeson, then the amplifier is faulty.

Check that the minimum speaker impedance for that model is correct.Check for speaker shorts.Check that there is good airflow around the amplifier. In some applications, an external cooling fan may be required.

Check that the Level control(s) is set to match the signal level of thehead unit.Check that all crossover frequencies have been properly set.Check for shorts on the speaker leads.

This is almost always caused by a poorly-grounded RCA patch cord.

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