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How would I install a Audiocontrol LC6i line-output-converter?
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<blockquote data-quote="cwzilly" data-source="post: 6378496" data-attributes="member: 550175"><p>I'm in the process of upgrading my stereo, factory OEM integration.</p><p></p><p>Honestly, I feel pretty dumb right now, but its better to be safer than sorry.</p><p></p><p>The AudioControl LC6i line-output-converter has a +12v and ground connection (much like a amplifier).</p><p></p><p>According to the LC6i Owners Manual.pdf:</p><p></p><p>(+12V) Positive Connection: <em>"...connect it to a good constant source of 12 volts (we suggest the battery), fused at 1 amp."</em></p><p></p><p>Ground Connection: <em>"...run it from the “Ground” connector on your LC6i to the negative terminal of the battery, a ground bus, or a verified ground location. The factory head unit ground is not a good ground!"</em></p><p></p><p>Some of my thoughts:</p><p></p><p>Ok, I believe I understand that using the same ground as my amplifier(s) is a bad idea because they draw considerably more current than this line-output-converter.</p><p></p><p>Do you think the ground for my radio is a good place to ground the LC6i? And I do not mean a black wire, but rather the metal that is used to bolt my radio to (behind the dash); I believe its a chassis ground for the stock OEM radio/climate control housing that so many modern cars use these days.</p><p></p><p>Now how in the heck do I connect a power wire to the LC6i? The +12V connector on the LC6i accepts 12 - 18 gauge wire; there are no distribution blocks any higher than 10 gauge. Also, in the owners manual they "we suggest the battery"; which is fine and all, but my amplifier(s) will have their 4 gauge wire connected to the battery; would it be safe to connect them at the same battery post point?</p><p></p><p>I just want to install it right.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cwzilly, post: 6378496, member: 550175"] I'm in the process of upgrading my stereo, factory OEM integration. Honestly, I feel pretty dumb right now, but its better to be safer than sorry. The AudioControl LC6i line-output-converter has a +12v and ground connection (much like a amplifier). According to the LC6i Owners Manual.pdf: (+12V) Positive Connection: [I]"...connect it to a good constant source of 12 volts (we suggest the battery), fused at 1 amp."[/I] Ground Connection: [I]"...run it from the “Ground” connector on your LC6i to the negative terminal of the battery, a ground bus, or a verified ground location. The factory head unit ground is not a good ground!"[/I] Some of my thoughts: Ok, I believe I understand that using the same ground as my amplifier(s) is a bad idea because they draw considerably more current than this line-output-converter. Do you think the ground for my radio is a good place to ground the LC6i? And I do not mean a black wire, but rather the metal that is used to bolt my radio to (behind the dash); I believe its a chassis ground for the stock OEM radio/climate control housing that so many modern cars use these days. Now how in the heck do I connect a power wire to the LC6i? The +12V connector on the LC6i accepts 12 - 18 gauge wire; there are no distribution blocks any higher than 10 gauge. Also, in the owners manual they "we suggest the battery"; which is fine and all, but my amplifier(s) will have their 4 gauge wire connected to the battery; would it be safe to connect them at the same battery post point? I just want to install it right. [/QUOTE]
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