AudioControl LC6i User Manual

®
Making Good Sound Great
™
Six Channel Line Output Converter
for interfacing with factory installed audio systems
Greengs from the rainforests of the Pacic Northwest. We would
like to congratulate you on your purchase of the LC6i: a six-chan-
nel, high-performance, line-output converter. This unique product
will accept two, four, or six channels of speaker-level signal from
a factory-installed amplier or source unit, and convert it to a
high-quality, low-noise pre-amp signal. Therefore the LC6i is an ideal
OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) interface component, as it
will allow you to use your factory-installed source unit but give you the
ability to add really good aermarket amplier(s) and processor(s).
Whether this is your rst product from the rainforest dwellers of Audio-
Control, or you are already a rm believer, you will denitely enjoy how
great the LC6i can make your performance system sound.
Now before you start salivang just thinking about the benets and all
of the niy applicaons for your LC6i, please take a few minutes to sit
back, have a cold beverage, and read through this manual. We always
love to get calls from our customers, but we have tried to answer all of
your quesons in this manual. It contains lots of useful facts and infor-
maon - - and besides, we spent a lot of me wring it!
tm
LC6

AudioControl LC6i Specifications

General

Brand	AudioControl
Model	LC6i
Category	Media Converter
Language	English

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Key Features of The LC6i

Features and Highlights

Speaker-Level Inputs

Explains how the LC6i accepts amplified signals from factory source units via speaker-level inputs.

GTO™ Signal-Sensing Inputs

Describes the GTO (Great Turn On) feature that powers the LC6i on when a signal is detected.

12-Volt Output Trigger

Details the 12-Volt output used to turn on external devices like amplifiers and processors.

Input For An Optional Subwoofer Level Control

Bulletproof Warranty

Quick Installation Information

LC6i Connection Guide

Speaker-level Input Connections

Describes the LC6i's three sets of speaker-level inputs and how to connect them.

Power and Ground Wiring

Explains the proper connection of ground and +12V power to the LC6i.

Remote Turn-On and Output Features

Details the Remote In and Remote Out features for controlling power to other components.

Indicators and Subwoofer Input

Explains the Maximized Indicator, Power LED, and Remote Subwoofer Level Control Input.

Internal Configuration and Outputs

Pre-Amp Output Connections

Describes connecting RCA connectors from LC6i outputs to amplifiers or processors.

Level Control Adjustments

Explains how to use the knobs to adjust signal levels from the source unit to aftermarket amplifiers.

Channel Summing Indicators

Describes internal jumpers and LEDs indicating summed channels for factory systems.

Internal Jumpers and Settings

Output Summing Jumpers

Allows selection of input signals to be summed into main outputs, with LED indicators.

Ground Isolation Selector

Provides alternative grounding connections to resolve alternator noise issues.

GTO and AutoMode Jumpers

Allows enabling or disabling GTO and AutoMode signal-sensing features.

Factory Settings – Internal Jumpers

Installing Your LC6i

Placement and Mounting Guide

Guides on selecting a location and physically mounting the LC6i unit in the vehicle.

LC6i Power Wiring Details

LC6i Audio Wiring Guide

Speaker-Level Input Details

Pre-Amp Output Details

Summing The Outputs Procedure

Level Matching Procedure

ACR-1 Dash Control Installation

Dash Control Placement and Mounting

Guidance on where to mount the dash control for driver accessibility and visibility.

Dash Bracket Installation Method

Instructions for mounting the dash control using its bracket to the underside of the dashboard.

Custom Dash Control Installation

Steps for flush-mounting the dash control directly onto the dashboard for a custom look.

Dash Control LED Indicator

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Advanced Output Configurations

Low Output Scenarios

Addresses situations with low pre-amp signal output from the factory system.

Maximized LED Behavior

Explains the normal and abnormal behavior of the Maximized LED indicator.

Recommended AudioControl Products

Product Warranty Information

Legal Disclaimer and Warranty Terms

LC6i Technical Specifications