Cerwin Vega Mobile SBL3/SBL4 HED Series Soundbars User Manual

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Cerwin Vega Mobile SoundBar for your audio system. You have chosen Cerwin Vega Mobile because you deserve the best!

Cerwin Vega Mobile SoundBars are designed and engineered to the highest quality standards in the industry to create the ultimate listening experience in your vehicle. For optimal performance, it is highly recommended that your new SoundBars are installed by an authorized Cerwin Vega Mobile dealer. Our authorized dealers have the necessary experience and installation equipment to ensure that your SoundBar will deliver maximum performance and explain all the details pertaining to your warranty coverage.

If you decide to install the SoundBars yourself, please thoroughly read through this manual before getting started. This manual will help familiarize yourself with these SoundBars and guide you through the installation process and procedures.

Please contact your local authorized Cerwin Vega Mobile dealer if you have any questions regarding the instructions in this manual or the SoundBars operation capabilities. If you require additional assistance, please contact the Cerwin Vega Mobile Technical Support Department during business hours at 213-261-4161.

In The Box

• Universal Bluetooth Sound Bar with LED - SBL3 or SBL4
• Installation Cables (Power/Ground/Accessory)
• Universal Mounting Clamps
• Long Bolts for Golf Cart “Tube” Mounting
• Includes Built in RGB LED with Remote Control.

Features

• Eight 3" Full Range Soundbar with LED (SBL3)
• Four 4" Full Range Soundbar with LED (SBL4)
• All-Weather Construction for Use in Almost Any Environment
• Integrated Bluetooth Receiver
• Auxiliary Input for Connecting Devices Via 3.5mm Cable
• Mounting Clamps Fit 1.75" and 2" Bars
• Power, Ground, and Accessory Wire Included for Easy Installation

We reserve the right to change products and specifications at any time without notice. Images may or may not include optional equipment.

Wiring/Connecting

Electric Vehicle Installation: Switch into TOW mode. Carefully remove the Positive (+) then Negative (-) battery wires.

Gas Vehicle Installation: Wire the Negative (Black) wire to the Negative (-) battery terminal and the Positive (Red) wire to the Positive (+) battery terminal.

Route the Aux In & Aux Out wires to your desired location. The Aux In is for a music source that does not have Bluetooth capability. The Aux Out is to connect to an optional amplifier or amplified subwoofer.

Cerwin Vega Mobile Soundbar Wiring Diagram Description:

• SOUNDBAR
• AUX OUT (Red Plug): [Auxiliary Output - Red Plug]
• - to amplified subwoofer or 2nd amplifier -: [Connects to amplified subwoofer or 2nd amplifier]
• SWITCHED 12V + OUT: [Switched 12V Output]
• TO BATTERY NEGATIVE -: [Connects to Battery Negative]
• TO BATTERY POSITIVE+: [Connects to Battery Positive]
• AUX IN (Black Plug)
• [0.250" Male Insulated Spade Connector]
• [0.250" Female Insulated Spade Connector]
• [18 inch / 45cm 0.250" Fully Insulated Spade Connector Attached at One End]
• [18 inch / 45cm 0.250" Fully Insulated Spade Connectors Attached at Both Ends]
• [System Turn On/Off (Supplied Lighted SP/ST Carling Switch)]

The Blue Remote Out wire provides +12V when the soundbar is powered on. This may be used as a turn on (+12V) signal for additional amplifiers or an optional amplified subwoofer.

Special Function on SBL3/L4 Soundbars: If you follow the wiring above, after turning on the SBL3/L4 with the Carling Switch and THEN powering up the Bluetooth receiver, the Soundbar's Bluetooth will automatically TURN ON and paired to the last phone when you use the Carling switch to turn ON and OFF.

To bypass the Auto-On Bluetooth feature: Simply turn on and off the Bluetooth receiver built into the soundbar using its power on switch.

Tie up all excess wires and reinstall the Positive (+) then Negative (-) battery wires. If installing on an electric vehicle, switch it back into RUN mode.

Note: THE UNIT MUST BE WIRED DIRECTLY TO NO MORE THAN 16V.

Features/Functions

Front Panel Controls:

• ① [Volume Up Button]: Turns the Volume UP
• ② [Volume Down Button]: Turns the Volume DOWN
• ③ [Power/Source Button]: Press and Hold For 3-5 Seconds to turn the unit on or off
• ④ [Next Song Button]: Select NEXT song FORWARD
• ⑤ [Previous Song Button]: Select NEXT song BACKWARD
• ⑥ [Play/Pause Button]: Play songs/Suspend the songs

⑦ [Indicator Light]:

• Blinking Blue: [Pairing Mode]
• Blue: [Bluetooth Connected]
• No Light: [Auxiliary Mode]

Physical Dimensions

SBL4

Length: 24.7" / 627mm

Height: 4.11" / 104.4mm

Depth: 4.46" / 113.4mm

Overall Height (with bracket): 6.96" / 177.7mm

SBL3

Length: 34" / 866mm

Height: 3.8" / 96.8mm

Depth: 3.87" / 98.5mm

Overall Height (with bracket): 6.46" / 164.2mm

LED Controller

Controller Buttons:

• 1) [Power On/Off Button]: Press the shutdown key to save the parameter.
• 2) [Mode + Button]: 358 modes available.
• 3) [Speed - / Brightness - Button]: Adjust Speed and Brightness of LED
• 4) [Custom Mode + Button]
• 5) [Mode - Button]: 358 modes available.
• 6) [Custom Mode - Button]
• 7) [White Button]: Delete Match the remote control ID: Press and hold the [White Button] for 5 seconds to cancel the remote control ID matching (LED Strip White Flashing 3 Times).
• 8) [RGBW Button]: RGBW Static Monochrome Mode. Remote control ID match: long press the [Green Button] for 5 seconds, remote control one to one match (LED Strip Green Flash 3 Times).
• 9) [DEL DIY Button]: Removes the current effect from the custom mode.
• 10) [ADD DIY Button]: Adds the current effect to the custom mode.
• 11) [Speed - / Brightness - Button]: Adjust Speed and Brightness of LED
• 12) [Menu / Auto Button]: Auto play 368 Modes. To adjust the number of LED pixel points and the RGB order: In the off state, press MENU and hold for 5 seconds to enter the setup menu, press MODE + and MODE - to adjust the number of LED pixel points. Press the RGB key to adjust the RGB order, Press R until the led strip shows red. Press G until the led strip shows green, Press B until the LED Strip shows blue, adjust the end press the shutdown key to exit.

Installation

Overview of Soundbar and the 2 Methods of Installation

The SBL3/SBL4 can be used with any 12-volt system and can be mounted to a variety of bars using the included hardware. The unit has three wires in its wiring pigtail: The red wire (12V + or B+) should be directly connected to the vehicle's positive battery terminal; the black wire (ground 12V - or B-) should be connected directly to the vehicle's chassis where paint has been removed or the negative terminal on the battery; and the blue wire (accessory) should be connected to the ignition wire on the vehicle through the included “Carling” style rocker switch.

The unit includes two low clearance brackets that fit 1.75" and 2" bars. The clamps can be used ONLY on the top channel and can be adjusted to fit multiple types of bars including vertical, horizontal, or angled bars, allowing for multiple installation options.

Mounting Methods:

1. Via Pipe Clamp (Bracket)
2. Via Straight Bolt through Dove Tail “Slide” piece

First Method - Mounting via Pipe Clamp (Bracket):

• Take a 14 mm bolt with lock washer and place it through the bottom of the clamp and slightly thread into the Dove tailed “Slide” piece. You will need a 5mm Allen wrench to accomplish this task.
• Slide assembly and lock washer into the recessed “notched” area, placing the unit at the angle/mounting location to dial in bracket angle and placement.

Installation Steps for Pipe Clamp Mount:

• Tighten bolt down to securely hold bracket in place.
• Do this for both Pipe Clamps, as two are included with each speaker bar. A minimum of two should be used during installation.
• Place top Pipe Clamp over the bar the unit will be mounted to. Make sure you have chosen the correct rubber bushing for your tube size. Put the rubber bushings above the mounting pipe and below (as shown in diagram description).
• Note: Placing the included rubber bushings between the Pipe clamps, above and below, will reduce the possibility of scratching your UTV bar during installation.
• Place the flange end bolt through the bracket strap and base. Tighten down with the included mounting bolts until the bar is securely locked in place.
• Connect wires to power, ground, and ignition.

Pipe Bracket Mount Diagram Description:

• [5mm Allen Wrench]
• [Upper Rubber Bushings]
• [Lower Rubber Bushings]

Two rubber bushing sizes are provided. The thinner bushings are for RZR vehicles with 1.75 inch ROPS tubing. The thicker bushings are for ACE and ATV vehicles with 1.5 inch tubing.

Second Method - Mounting via Threaded Bolts (typically for Golf Carts):

1. Included are two threaded bolts that fit into the "Slide".

2. Slide the dove tail aluminum part with bolts into the recessed "notched" area.

3. Spread bolts with slide into the desired location where the unit is to be tightened down.

4. Measure the dimension between the bolts. Use this as the hole line up.

5. Drill 7/16" holes into the tube cage to put the bolts through.

6. Lift soundbar with the bolts secured into the slide and press the bolts through your drilled mounting holes.

7. Use included Steel washer, rubber washers, and Stainless nuts to secure into place as shown below.

8. Tighten nuts so unit is secure. You may want to use "Loctite" to secure these nuts.

9. Connect wires to power, ground, and ignition (See Wiring/Connection Pg 3).

Golf Cart Mount Diagram Description:

• [Stainless Nut]
• [Stainless Washer]
• [Rubber Washer]
• [Drill 7/16" Hole]
• Golf Cart "Cage" Tube
• [Rubber Washer]
• [Note: All Hardware is included]

Set up/Operation

1. Tap the [Power Button] to turn the unit on. (Power, Ground, and ACC wire need to be connected to a 12V power source.)

2. Tap the [Power Button] to switch modes between Bluetooth and AUX.

3. Hold the [Power Button] for 2 seconds to turn the unit Off. Note: The buttons will stay illuminated as long as the ACC wire has 12V applied to it.

4. The included fuse loop, ring terminals, and butt connector allow for easy wire connection to a 12V power source.

Note: The indicator light will illuminate Blue when in Bluetooth mode and Green when in AUX mode.

5. Hold the [Play/Pause Button] for 3 seconds to turn the LED on/off.

Operation - Bluetooth Functionality

1. Power the unit On by tapping the [Power Button] once.

2. Select Bluetooth by tapping the [Power Button] until it blinks Blue.

3. Select “RPMSB” from the menu on your Bluetooth enabled device. The unit will power on in Bluetooth mode first when it is turned on by tapping. If the accessory wire is disconnected (vehicle is turned off and then turned on), the unit will revert back to the previous Bluetooth or AUX setting.

4. Choose "Pair” when prompted.

5. Once “Paired,” the unit will be able to play audio from your Bluetooth device. The front panel control buttons will control track forward/back and volume up/down in this mode. The [Play/Pause Button] will mute the output and the LED indicator will blink Blue when in Mute mode.

Operation - Auxiliary Input Device (RED connector)

1. Power the unit On by tapping the [Power Button] once.

2. Select Auxiliary by tapping the [Power Button] until it blinks BLUE.

3. Connect an audio device to the AUX input using the “RED” 3.5mm input on the side of the unit.

The LED will illuminate Yellow, and will blink Yellow when in mute mode.

The front panel control buttons will adjust the Volume up/down in this mode. The [Play/Pause Button] will mute the audio output and the LED indicator will blink Yellow when in Mute mode.

Using the Auxiliary Output (BLACK connector)

1. Auxiliary out is a variable output that allows connection to a secondary audio device, whether it is an external amplifier connected to speakers or subwoofer.

2. The SBL3/SBL4 can be used with a second SBL3/SBL4 unit. For the best audio performance, the second unit connected via Auxiliary should have the volume set to the max.

Controlling the Volume

The LED indicator light will blink in both Bluetooth and AUX modes at max volume.

Specifications

Warranty

Thank you for purchasing a Cerwin Vega Mobile product and we hope to provide you with countless hours of listening enjoyment.

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Limited Warranty (U.S.A.)

Cerwin Vega Mobile warrants all of its amplifiers and speakers to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year.

This warranty is non-transferable and applies only to the original purchaser from an authorized Cerwin Vega Mobile dealer. If service is required and necessary under this warranty due to manufacturing defect or malfunction, then Cerwin Vega Mobile will repair and/or replace defective product with either new or remanufactured like product at no charge at its discretion.

Damage to product caused by the following will not be covered under this warranty: abuse, accident, misuse, neglect, modifications, repairing attempts, seller/installer misrepresentation.

This warranty does not cover any incidental, consequential, or cosmetic damage due to accidents or normal wear and tear, nor does it cover the cost of removing or reinstallation of the product.

Warranty is void if the product's serial number has been removed, defaced, and/or tampered with.

Warranty Procedure:

We recommend that you contact your Cerwin Vega Mobile authorized dealer where your original purchase was made to initiate all warranty claims. Our authorized dealers can guide you through the warranty procedure to ensure that your claim will be processed in a timely manner. All warranty returns must be accompanied with a proof of purchase (a copy of the original sales receipt) and be shipped freight prepaid to our facility with an RA (Return Authorization) number clearly marked on the outside of the package. Direct returns from consumers or non-authorized dealers will be refused if shipped without a valid RA number authorized by Cerwin Vega Mobile beforehand.

INTERNATIONAL

Products purchased outside of the U.S.A. are covered only by that country's distributor and not by Cerwin Vega Mobile U.S.A.

Please Ship All Warranty Claims With Pre-Authorized RA Number To:

CV&DA Holdings, Inc.
ATTN: Customer Service Department
3761 S. Hill St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007 USA

Please Contact Customer Service for Further Warranty Information:

U.S.A.
Tel: 213-261-4161 / Fax: 213-947-4767

Notes

We reserve the right to change products and specifications at any time without notice. Images may or may not include optional equipment.