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BP1204 PREPARATION
Getting Started
Thank you for purchasing the Dual Electronics BP104 Bandpass Subwoofer
System. Although Dual has attempted to ensure the information in this ma\
nual is
accurate, please be aware that any part of it is subject to change witho\
ut notice.
Safety
CA UTION !
THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS ARE DESIGNED TO ENSURE SAFETY
DURING INSTALLATION AND USE OF THE BP104. FAILURE TO HEED
THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE UNIT.
- To prevent injury and damage to the unit, please read and follow the
instructions in this manual.
- If you feel unsure about installing this system yourself, have it instal\
led by a
qualified audio technician.
- Before installation, disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal to p\
revent
damage to the unit, fire and/or possible injury.
- Do not connect amplifier or any audio source to illumination inputs. T\
hese
inputs are designed for 1 volt power only.
- Illuminite inputs are designed for 1 volt DC power source only. Do NOT
connect your illuminite product directly to your battery permanently, as\
it will
cause your battery to discharge. Please use a switched 1 volt source.
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BP1204 INSTALLATION
Installation
The following installation instructions are very basic. If you feel unsu\
re about
installing this speaker system yourself, Dual recommends aquiring the se\
rvices
of a professional car audio installation center.
Before installation, please review the following guidelines:
1. Be sure to carefully read and understand the instructions before
attempting to install this product.
. For safety, disconnect the battery negative terminal prior to beginning
the installation.
. If additional wiring is required, we recommend running all wires prior t\
o
mounting your speaker in place.
4. To ensure reliable performance and minimize signal or power loss, use th\
e
highest quality connectors available.
5. Use caution before you drill or cut! Be careful not to cut or drill into\
gas
tanks, fuel lines, brake or hydraulic lines, vacuum lines or electrical
wiring when working on any vehicle.
6. Never run speaker wires underneath your vehicle. Running speaker wires
inside the vehicle provides the best protection from exhaust, heat and
environmental elements.
7. Avoid running wires over, near or through sharp-edged surfaces. We
suggest you also use rubber grommets to protect any wires routed
through metal, especially the firewall.
8. When running the speaker cable from the amplifier, avoid running it ne\
ar
sources of high current (i.e. wiring harnesses, battery cables).
9. When connecting the amp, the positive (+) speaker output from the bass\
amp
connects to the positive (+) terminal and the negative output (-) co\
nnects
to the negative (-) input terminal on the input cup located on the rea\
r of
the subwoofer enclosure. DO NOT CONNECT AMP OR ANY AUDIO SOURCE TO
ILLUMINATION INPUTS, AS DAMAGE TO LIGHTS WILL OCCUR.
10. For the illumination connection, the positive (+) output from your\
1V system
connects to the positive (+) input and the negative (ground) connect\
s to
the negative (-) input on the input cup located on the rear of the sub\
woofer
enclosure. Improper 1V polarity will not cause damage to the lights, but they
will not illuminate.
