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INTRODUCTION & FEATURES ................................................. p ................... 1
FEATURES & CONTROLS ....................................................................................... 2-3
2 Channel(OPTI 250X2, 500X2, 700X2) ............................................................................ 2
4 Channel(OPTI 2oox4, 250X4) ..................................................................................... 3
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................. 4
INSTALLATION & PRECAUTIONS ....................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5
SYSTEM WIRING . ... . ... . ... . ... . .... .... .... .... .... .... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . .... .... .... .. 6-12
2 Channel stereo configuration ...................................................................................... 7
2 Channel bridged mode configuration ............................................................................. 7
2 Channel tri-mode configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8
Tri-amp system using three 2 Channel amplifiers ................................................................ 9
4 Channel stereo configuration ..................................................................................... 10
4 Channel bridged mode configuration ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 11
4 Channel tri-mode configuration ................................................................................. 12
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 13
WIRING ............................................................................................................. 14
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Congratulations on your purchase of a Lanzar OPT! amplifier. You have purchased a quality product designed
and engineered to give you many years of uncompromised musical service. OPT! 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 CD's and recordings.
Features
MOSFET switches maintain rated power over a wide range of battery voltages
PWM(Pulse-Width-Modulated) System.
2 Ohm Stable Stereo operation
Stereo, Bridge Mode and Tri-Mode System Application Compatible
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
Nickel plated power, RCA and speaker connectors
High-efficiency, heavy aluminum heatsink
Bass Boost Remote control
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FEATURES AND CONTROLS
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REMOTE CONTROL
CROSSOVER MODE SELECTOR-------'
Deternrines the mode of built-in crossover:
low pass (permits only low frequency signals to
pass to speakers), high pass (permits only high
frequency signals to pass to speakers), or flat.
HIGH PASS FILTER --------------1
When Crossover Mode Selector is in High Pass Mode,
this control limits the frequencies which will be
distributed to the speakers to those above the value to
which this is set within the range 50Hz-750Hz.
Low
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When Crossover Mode Selector is in Low Pass Mode,
this control limits the frequencies which will be
distributed to the speakers to those below the value
to which this is set within the range 50- 120Hz .
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including short-circuit and thermal overload alerts.
'----- LEVEL CONTROL
Enables the matching of input levels to the
output levels from the head unit (or other
signal source).
'-------BASS BOOST CONTROL
Increases sound level in lower frequencies by l8dB.
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Low PAS S F I L T E R ------------------1
When Crossover Mode Selector is in Low Pass Mode,
this control limits the frequencies which will be
distributed to the speakers to those below the value
to which this is set within the range 50- 120Hz.
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H I G H PAS S F I L T E R -------------------------'
When Crossover Mode Selector is in High Pass Mode,
this control limits the frequencies which will be
distributed to the speakers to those above the value to
which this is set within the range 50Hz-750Hz.
Crossover

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C R 0 S S 0 V E R MOD ESE L E C TOR -----------------------'
Detenrunes the mode of built -in crossover:
low pass (pennits only low frequency signals to
pass to speakers), high pass (permits only high
frequency signals to pass to speakers), or flat.
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POWER & PROTECTION INDICATORS
Provide instant information on status of amplifier,
including short-circuit and thermal overload alerts.
LEVEL CONTROL
Enables the matching of input levels to the
output levels from the head unit (or other
signal source).
L...------BASS BOOST CONTROL
Increases sound level in lower frequencies by 18dB.
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SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL OPT! 250X2 OPTI 500X2 OPT!700X2 OPTIlOox4 OPT! 200X4 OPT! 250X4
RMS at4 Ohms
250Wx2 500Wx2 700Wx2 100Wx4 125Wx4 250Wx4
MAXat40hms
5OOWx2 1000Wx2 1400Wx2 200Wx4 4OOWx4 5OOWx4
At 4 Ohms Bridged l()()()W x 1 200OWx1 28OOWx1 400Wx2 BOOWx2 1000Wx2
RMS at 2 Ohms 350Wx2 750Wx2 1050Wx2 150Wx4 200W x4 350Wx4
Min. Speaker Impedance
2 Ohm 2 Ohm 2 Ohm 2 Ohm 2 Ohm 2 Ohm
T.H.D
0.04 % 0.04 % 0.04 % 0.04 % 0.04 % 0.04 %
Frequency Response 10Hz-35Khz,-ldB 10Hz-35Khz,-ldB 10Hz-35Khz,-ldB 10Hz-35Khz,-ldB 10Hz-35Khz,-ldB 10Hz-35Khz,-ldB
Input Sensitivity 200mV-BV 20OmV-BV 200mV-BV 20OmV-BV 200mV-BV 20OmV-BV
SjNRatio >l00dB >l00dB >l00dB >l00dB >l00dB >100dB
Channel Separation >6OdB >60dB >6OdB >60dB >6OdB >60dB
Crossover (Low Pass Filter) SOHz-120Hz 50Hz-120Hz SOHz-120Hz 50Hz-120Hz SOHz-l20Hz 50Hz-120Hz
Crossover(High Pass Filter) SOHz-7SOHz 50Hz-750Hz SOHz-7SOHz 50Hz-750Hz SOHz-7SOHz 50Hz-750Hz
Bass Boost Control
o--+lBdB O-+lBdB o--+l8dB O-+lBdB o--+l8dB O-+lBdB
Dimensions(inches)
10.OS"x2.12"xlB.SO" lO.08"x2.12"x23.22" 11.42"x2.68"x23.68" lO.08"x2.12"xlS.7S" lO.08"x2.12"x16.73" 11.42"x2.68"x21.65"
Fuse(s)
25Ax4 4OAx4 Non 30Ax3 30Ax3 Non
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INSTALLATION
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1. 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 mounting surface.
4. Counect the power ground terminal to the nearest point on the cl1assis of the car. Keep
this ground wire less than one meter (39") in length. Use 8 gauge wire.
5. Counect the remote terminal to the remote output of the head unit using 14 gauge wire.
6. Counect 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 "BATf"
connection on the amplifier.
8. If multiple amplifiers are being used, use cables (eacll with its own fuse at the battery)
or a #0 or #2 cable from the fuse holder at the battery to a distribution block at or near
the amplifier's location.
9. Connect all line inputs and outputs using high-quality RCA-RCA cables.
10. Iusert fuse(s) at the batteryfuseholder(s).
11. Recheck all connectious before powering up.
12. Set all level controls to their least sensitive positions and set all crossover controls,
switcl1es, etc. to the desired frequency or position.
13. Once the system is powered up, set the volume control on the head unit to about the
2 o'clock 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 your
car's layout veIY carefully. Take care when you work
near the gas tank, fuel lines, hydraulic lines and
electrical wiring.
Do not operate the amplifier when it is unmounted.
Attach all audio system components securelywithin
the automobile to prevent damage, especially in an
accident.
Do not mount this amplifier so that the wire
connections are unprotected or in a pinched
condition, or likely to be damaged by nearby objects.
Be sure to select a location inside your vehicle which
has adequate ventilation.
Before making or breaking power connections in
your system, disconnect the vehicle battery. Confirm
that your head unit or other equipment is turned
off wbile connecting the input jacks and speaker
terminals.
If you need to replace the power fuse, only replace
it with a fuse identical to that supplied with the
system. Using a fuse of a different type or rating
may resnlt in damage to your system which isn't
covered by the manufacturer's warranty.
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SYSTEM WIRING
2 CHANNEL STEREO CONFIGURATION
OPTI250X2,500X2,700X2
FRONT
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to REMOTE SUBWOOFER
LEVEL CONTROL
TO OUTPUT FROM HEAD UNIT
B+ REII GND
TO BATTERY _---I
TO REMOTE OUTPUT ---..I
FROM HEAD UNIT CHASSIS GROUND
(BARE METAL) LEFT RIGHT
SPEAKER SPEAKER
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SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
2-4 OHM
Fuse Rating
Model FUSES
250X2 2sAx4
500X2
4oAx4
700X2 Non
OPTI2S0X2,SOOX2,700X2
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(BARE METAL)
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
4-8 OHM
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2 CHANNEL TRI-MODE CONFIGURATION
OPTI250X2,500X2,700X2
FRONT
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LEVEL CONTROL
TO OUTPUT fROM HEAD UNIT
B+ REM GND
TO BAmRY _---I
TO REMOTE OUTPUT " " " ' : ~ = ~
fROM HEAD UNIT CHASSIS GROUND
(BARE METAL)
SUBWOOFER
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OPTI 250X2, 500X2, 700X2
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WOOFERS
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TWEETERS
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4 CHANNEL STEREO CONFIGURATION
FRONT =
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LEVEL CONTROL
CHASSIS GROUND
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BAmRY
REMOTE OUTPUT
FROM HEAD UNIT
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SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
2-4 OHM
Fuse Rating
Model FUSES
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2oox4 3oAx3
250X4 Non
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LEVEL CONTROL
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BATTERY @
REMOTE OUTPUT
FROM HEAD UNIT
FRONT
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STEM WIRING
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TOREAROUTPUT
FROM HEAD UNIT
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SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 4-8 OHM
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4 CHANNEL TRI-MODE CONFIGURATION
FRONT =
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BATTERY
REMOTE OUTPUT
FROM HEAD UNIT CH3
OPTll00X4, 200x4, 250X4
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SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 4-8 OHM
REAR
AMPLIFIER WILL NOT POWER UP.
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.
HIGH HISS OR ENGINE NOISE (ALTERNATOR WHINE) IN SPEAKERS.
Disconnect all RCA inputs to the amplifier(s) - ifhiss/noise disappears, then plug in the component
driving the amplifier and unplug its inputs. Ifhiss/noise disappears, go on until the faulty/noisy
component is found.
It is best to set the amplifier's input level as low as possible. The best subjective SIN ratio
is obtainable this way. Try to drive as high a signal level from the head unit as possible.
PROTECTION LED COMES ON WHEN THE AMPLIFIER IS POWERED UP.
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 comes
on, then the amplifier is faulty.
AMPLIFIER(S) GETS VERY HOT.
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.
DISTORTED SOUND
Check that the Level control(s) is set to match the signal level of the
head unit.
Check that all crossover frequencies have been properly set.
Check for shorts on the speaker leads.
HIGH SQUEAL NOISE FROM SPEAKERS.
This is almost always caused by a poorly-grounded RCA patch cord.
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WIRING

2-channa' Amplifier
(Op.ratlnilin Stereo) +
YES!
Two 4-ohm speakers, wired in stereo,
will present a 4 ohm load to eech
channel of the amplifier. Most two-
channel amplifiers will work well in this
configuration.
2-channal Amplln.r
IOperallnllln
Bridged Mono)
NO!
Two 4-ohm speakers, wired in parallel
to a bridged two-channel amplifier,
will present a 2-ohm mono load to the
amplifier. MOST TWOCHANNEL
AMPLIFIERS DO NOT SUPPORT 2-0HM
MONO OPERATIONI AMPLIFIER DAMAGE
COULD RESULTI
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4-channalAmpllflllr
(Opa ... tlnllin Stereo) .:!"__________:!"
YES!
Four4-ohm speakers, wired in stereo,
will present a 4 ohm load to each
channel of the amplifier. Most four-
channel amplifiers will work well in this
configuration.
4-channa' Amplifier
(Operating In
Bridged Mono)
NO!
Four4-ohm speakers, wired in parallel
to a bridged four-channel amplifier,
will present a 4-ohm mono load to the
amplifier. MOST FOUR-CHANNEL
AMPLIFIERS DO NOT SUPPORT 2-0HM
MONO OPERATIONI AMPLIFIER DAMAGE
COULD RESULTI
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