Dual Electronics Corporation illumiNITE BP1204 Operating instructions
BP1204
INSTALLATION/OWNER1S
MANUA
illumiNITETM
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BP1204
PREPARATION
Getting
Started
Thank you for purchasing the Dual Electronics BP1204 Bandpass Subwoofer
System. Although Dual has attempted to ensure the information in this manual is
accurate. please
be
aware that any part of it is subject to change without notice.
Safety
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CAUTION
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THE
FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS
ARE
DESIGNED
TO
ENSURE
SAFETY
DURING
INSTALLATION AND
USE
OF
THE
BP1204. FAILURE
TO
HEED
THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
CAN
RESULT IN INJURY
OR
DAMAGE
TO
THE
UNIT.
•
To
prevent injuryand damage to the unit. please read and follow the
instructions in this manual.
•If you feel unsure about installing this system yourself. have it installed by a
qualified audio technician.
•Before installation. disconnect the battery negative (-)
terminal
to prevent
damage to the unit. fire
and/or
possible injury.
•
Do
not connect
amplifier
or
any audio source to illumination inputs. These
inputs are designed for
12
volt power only.
•Illuminite inputs are designed
for
12
volt
DC
powersource only.
Do
NOT
connect
your
illuminite product directly to
your
battery permanently. as it
will
cause
your
battery to discharge. Please use aswitched
12
volt source.
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BP1204INSTALLATION
..
.,.
Installation
The following installation instructions are very basic. Ifyou feel unsure about
installing this speaker system yourself. Dual recommends aquiring the services
of aprofessional caraudio 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.
2.
For safety. disconnect the battery negative terminal
prior
to beginning
the installation.
3.
Ifadditional wiring is required. we recommend running
all
wires
prior
to
mounting your speaker in place.
4.
To
ensure reliable performance and minimize signal
or
power loss. use the
highest qualityconnectors 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 yourvehicle. 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 near
sources of high current
(Le.
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 (-) connects
to the negative (-) input terminal
on
the input cup located
on
the rear 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
12V
system
..
connects to the positive (+) input and the negative (ground) connects to
the negative (-) input
on
the input cup located on the rear ofthe subwoofer
enclosure. Improper
12V
polarity
will
not cause damage to the lights. but they
will
not illuminate.
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BP1204INSTALLATlON
Enclosure
Guidelines
To
achieve the best possible sound from this subwooferenclosure, Dual
recommends aquiring the services of aprofessional caraudio installation center.
Ifyou feel confident in your ability to install this product without the assistance of
aprofessional. please read this section thoroughly.
We
have provided a
number
of placement recommendations and installation tips to assist you. Keep in mind
that these are provided as aguideline and you may find that other placements
may provide better results
for
yourspecific vehicle.
• Make sure
all
moving parts and factory electrical wires are out of the way and
will
not interfere after installation.
•Ensure the
wire
is ofsufficient length to avoid pulling
or
stretching. This is even
more important
if
the
wires
will
be run under
or
through the factory interior.
•Use electrical tape and
wire
ties to ensure
aU
wires
are properly secured.
•Avoid installing speakers
or
electronics where they can be subject to moisture.
•Ensure the speaker
wires
are connected using correct polarity. The positive
polarity is marked by a(+) sign. Incorrectlyconnected subwoofers
will
result in
limited bass,output.
•Ensure the lUuminite wires
(12V)
are connected using correct polarity.
Do
not
connect an amplifier
or
any audio output source to the lUuminite inputs, as
doing so
will
cause permanent damage to the lighting elements.
•Speaker
wire
should be isolated from the vehicle's electrical system to avoid
noise being picked up by the amplifiers.
•
We
recommend using
14
gauge
or
largersized speaker
wire
to ensure your
subwoofer receives the full poweroutput of
your
amplifier.
•Rememberto listen responsibly and respect
your
ears. Being exposed
to
sounds over 125dB for even short periods oftime can create permanent
hearing loss!
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BP1204INSTALLATION
1m"
Illuminite
™
Lighting
Hook-Up
Dual's patent-pending Illuminite bulb system and control circuitry provide for
extraordinary blue illumination. allowing
for
creative. color-coordinated
installations. The interiorofyourvehicle
will
neversound
or
look ordinary again!
Let
your
imagination take you there.
The lighting features of
allilluminite
products require a
12V
powersource to
operate. The speaker has two distinct sets of input terminals. The first is labeled
"audio input" and the second is labeled "Illuminite lighting inputs". The inputs are
clearly marked with alabel positioned directlyabove the
terminal
housing. The
polarity
(+
and -) indicators for each set of inputs also appear on these labels.
1.
Do
not connect youramplifier
or
any audio source to the Illuminite inputs.
These inputs are designed for switched
12V
DC
power only.
Do
not connect
directlyto your battery permanently. as it
will
cause
your
battery to discharge.
Please use aswitched
12V
source.
2.
See
Fig. 1
a.
(illustrated wiring diagram) to
be
sure to maintain polarity.
Be
sure to connect to aswitched
12
volt source. Properconnection would
be
the positive (+)
12V
wire
to the positive (+) Illuminite input terminal and the
negative (-) Illuminite input terminal to asolid chassis ground.
.
DO
NOT
CONNECT
AMP
OR
ANY
AUDIO
SOURCE
TO
ILLUMINATION INPUTS.
DAMAGE
TO
LIGHTS
WILL
OCCUR.
AND
WARRANTY
WILL
BE
VOID!
Fig
1a
Llghtmg Hook-Up From Rear
12
volt
DC
source
Ground
Illuminite Lighting
Input Terminals
From Amplifier
Audio InputTerminals
Note: The BP1204 Illuminite lights are not removable. There are no serviceable
parts inside
or
attached to the speakerassembly. The
BP1204
is asensitive
electronic device. Removal of
or
tampering with any part ofthe speaker
and/or
its
assemblies
will
damage the product and void the warranty.
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BP1204
GENERAL
FEATURES
General
Features
•InputTerminal Cup
The input
terminal
cups provide aquick and easy connection from your
ampLifier
to
the enclosure. and
12
volt inputs to powerthe Illuminite feature.
•Computer-Tuned Acoustic Chamber
Dual's enclosures utiLize aspecialized tuned-port. computer-aided design to
increase output efficiency.
•
Low
QOptimized Subwoofers
The subwoofers are designed to create loud yet very accurate bass.
•Curved Plexiglas Viewing Window
•Extremely Durable Carpeted Enclosure
•Nailed and Glued Construdion
with
Added Bracing
This construction eliminates enclosure movement caused by high sound
pressure
leveLs.
•In-Line LED Protection Circuitry
•On-Off IlluminiteToggle Switch
•Removable Illuminite Logo
This static poly logo can be placed
on
any
window
or
glass surface.
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BP1204
WARRANTY
.-
Limited
One-Year
Warranty
This
warranty
gives
you
specific
legal
rights.
You
may
also
have
other
rights
which
vary
from
state
to
state.
Dual
Electronics
Corp.
warrants
this
product
to
the
original
purchaser
to
be
free
from
defects
in
material
and
workmanship
for
a
period
of
one
year
from
the
date
of
the
original
purchase.
Dual
Electronics
Corp.
agrees.
at
our
option.
during
the
warranty
period.
to
repair
any
defect
in
material
or
workmanship
or
to
furnish
an
equal
new.
renewed
or
comparable
product
(whichever
is
deemed
necessary)
in
exchange
without
charges.
subject
to
verification
of
the
defect
or
malfunction
and
proof
of
the
date
of
purchase.
Subsequent
replacement
products
are
warranted
for
the
balance
of
the
original
warranty
period.
Who
is
covered?
This
warranty
is
extended
to
the
original retail
purchaser
for
products
purchased
and
used
in
the
U.S.A.
What
is
covered?
This
warranty
covers
all
defects
in
material
and
workmanship
in
this
product.
The
following
are
not
covered:
installation/removal
costs.
damage
resulting
from
accident.
misuse.
abuse.
neglect.
product
modification.
improper
installation.
incorrect
line
voltage.
unauthorized
repair
or
failure
to
follow
instructions
supplied
with
the
product.
or
damage
occurring
during
return
shipment
of
the
product.
What
to
do?
1.
Before
you
call
for
service.
check
the
troubleshooting
guide
in
your
owner's
manual.
A
slight
adjustment
of
any
custom
controls
may
save
you
a
service
call.
2.
If
you
require
service
during
the
warranty
period.
you
must
carefully
pack
the
product
(preferably
in
the
original
package)
and
ship
it
by
prepaid
transportation
with
a
copy
of
the
original
receipt
from
the
retailer
to
an
authorized
service
center.
3.
Please
describe
your
problem
in
writing
and
include
your
name.
areturn
UPS
shipping
address
(P.O.
Box
not
acceptable).
and
a
daytime
phone
number
with
your
shipment.
4.
For
more
information
and
for
the
location
of
the
nearest
authorized
service
center
please
contact
us
by
one
of
the
following
methods:
•
Call
us
toll-free
at
1-866-382-5476
•
E-mail
Exclusion
of
Certain
Damages:
This
warranty
is
exclusive
and
in
lieu
of
any
and
all
other
warranties.
expressed
or
implied.
including
without
limitation
the
implied warranties
of
merchantability
and
fitness
for
aparticular
purpose
and
any
obligation.
liability.
right.
claim
or
remedy
in
contract
or
tort.
whether
or
not
arising
from
the
company's
negligence.
actual
or
imputed.
No
person
or
representative
is
authorized
to
assume
for
the
company
any
other
liability
in
connection
with
the
sale
of
this
product.
In
no
event
shall
the
company
be
liable
for
indirect.
incidental
or
consequential
damages.
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Dual
Electronics
Corp.
Toll
Free:
1-866-382-5476
www.dualav.com
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