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Last request for assistance. I'm confident on the speaker hookups but now need some help with the RCA connections. I'm only running two fairing speakers so do I need to connect all 4 plugs or just two? Either way, I need to know which ones of those available do I use?
Also, should the amplifiers green power light come on when the key is turned? I don't see mine illuminated and was curious about that.
RCA's from the Cerwin Vega B54 amp (left and right side plugs).
Use the RCA plug on the left side of the amp and hook it to the front output from the HU. You'll need to connect the blue remote wire from the HU to get the amp to turn on. Hooks up to REM on the amp.
Use the RCA plug on the left side of the amp and hook it to the front output from the HU. You'll need to connect the blue remote wire from the HU to get the amp to turn on. Hooks up to REM on the amp.
The blue HU power wire has a connector on it that won't fit into the amps receptacle. I guess I can cut the connector off and run a bare wire in there?
So I'm only using ONE of the male/male RCA's out of the four I have and only connecting to ONE female in the bundle?
The blue HU power wire has a connector on it that won't fit into the amps receptacle. I guess I can cut the connector off and run a bare wire in there?
So I'm only using ONE of the male/male RCA's out of the four I have and only connecting to ONE female in the bundle?
Yes you'll have to cut the end off but make certain that it's the remote wire. On the HU you have a red and a white front output. You will hook up to both of those and plug into the harness RCA's that plug into the left (front channels) of the amp.
Still can't get the amp power light to turn on. The only bare wire left was an orange one coming off the cigarette lighter. I've tried the blue wire from the HU to the Remote outlet on the amp with no luck. The fuse is good at the battery connection, not sure wtf is going on with this.
Do you have the turn on mode switch on the amp set to remote?
I figured it out, I didn't have the wires wound tight enough and secured into the amp. Runs fine now. Any suggestions on how to set the settings on it? The manual seemed kind of vague and I was able to get it pushing some good volume but before I button up the fairing I'd like to know I have it close to perfect. Thanks again for all the assistance.
Set your crossovers to Flat. Turn volume up to 3/4 volume, adjust sense (gain) **** until you hear distortion and turn back just a smidge. Make sure your treble and bass settings are set to flat in the HU and have the bike running when setting the gains. After you have the gains dialed in then you can adjust HU treble and bass as needed.
Set your crossovers to Flat. Turn volume up to 3/4 volume, adjust sense (gain) **** until you hear distortion and turn back just a smidge. Make sure your treble and bass settings are set to flat in the HU and have the bike running when setting the gains. After you have the gains dialed in then you can adjust HU treble and bass as needed.
SBATES08, appreciate all your help. Got it dialed in today, buttoned up and took her for a spin. Sounded great at highway speeds, couldn't be happier!
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