Dual ALB10 Operating instructions

INSTALLATION/OWNER'S MANUAL
10" Ported Enclosure with Built-in Amplifier
ALB10

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Getting Started
Thank you for purchasing the Dual ALB10 10" ported enclosure with built-in
amplifier. 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.
Please read entire manual before installation. Due to the technical nature of
amplifiers, it is highly recommended that your Dual ALB10 is installed by a
professional installer or an authorized dealer.
Before You Start
•Alwaysdisconnectthenegativebatteryterminal.Consultaqualifiedtechnician
for instructions if you are unsure.
•Avoidinstallingtheamplifierwhereitwouldbesubjecttohightemperatures,
such as from direct sunlight, or where it would be subject to dust, dirt or
excessivevibration.
•Useextremecautionwhendrillingholestoavoiddamagingfuellinesor
existingvehiclewiring.
•Allamplifierinstallationsrequirepower,signalandspeakerwires(not
included).
•Anamplifierinstallationkit(soldseparately)ishighlyrecommendedto
facilitatetheinstallation.Consultyourdealerforrecommendations.
Mounting Location
•ChooseamountinglocationfortheALB10.Suggestedlocationsincludebehind
a seat or in the trunk.
•Foroptimumperformance,makesuretoprovideatleast1"ofspacearoundall
sides of the amplifier.
•DonotmounttheALB10undercarpetsorwhereairflowisrestricted.
•DonotinstalltheALB10whereitmaybeexposedtomoisture.
•Theoptimummountinglocationvariesbetweenvehicles.Remembertotestall
amplifier functions before completing the final mounting procedure.
PREPARATION

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The following installation instructions are intended to be used as a basic
guideline. If you feel unsure about installing this speaker system yourself, Dual
recommendsacquiringtheservices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.
2.Ifadditionalwiringisrequired,werecommendrunningallwirespriorto
mounting your enclosure in place.
3. To ensure reliable performance and minimize signal or power loss, use the
highestqualityconnectorsavailable.
4.Neverrunspeakerwiresunderneathyourvehicle.Runningspeakerwires
insidethevehicleprovidesthebestprotectionfromexhaust,heatand
environmentalelements.
5.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.
6.Whenrunningthespeakercabletotheamplier,avoidrunningitnearsources
ofhighcurrent(i.e.wiringharnesses,batterycables).
Safety First
The following instructions are designed to ensure safety during installation and
use of the ALB10. Failure to heed these instructions can result in injury or damage
to the unit or vehicle.
CA
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Note: Be sure to follow specific instructions included with your amplifier
installation kit (not included with this amplifier). The information below should be
used a general guideline only.
Power Wire (+12V)
•Disconnectnegativebatteryterminalbeforeproceeding.Consultaqualified
technician for instructions if you are unsure.
•Planwireroutingbeforecuttinganywirestolength.Beginbyroutingthepower
+12Vwirefromthebatterytotheamplifierlocation.Useagrommetwhen
runningwiresthroughthefirewallormetalopenings.Avoidrunningthepower
wirenearexistingvehiclewiringtopreventinducednoisefromenteringthe
audio system.
•Useextremecautionwhendrillingholestoavoiddamagingfuellinesor
existingvehiclewiring.
•The+12VwireMUSTbefusedwithin18"ofthebatteryforprotectionofthe
vehicle’selectricalsystem.
Ground Wire (GND)
•Theamplifiergroundwireshouldbeasshortaspossible.Chooseaclean
unpaintedsectionofmetalorthevehiclechassiswhenattachingtheground
connection. Be sure to clean the area of any dirt or grease.
Remote Turn-on Wire (REM)
•Theremoteturn-onwireconnectstotheheadunit'samplifierturn-onleador
otherswitched12voltsource.
Input Signal
•Theamplifier'sinputsignalconnectstotheheadunit'slowlevel(RCA)outputs.
CAUTION
•Neverrunanywiresunderneathoroutsidethevehicle.
Connection Descriptions
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Hi-LevelInputs
LineIn(Left)
LineIn(Right)
CrossoverFrequency
InputLevelControl
PhaseControl
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2 8
3 9
4 10
Power Indicator
GroundConnection
RemoteConnection
PowerConnection
Fuse(15A)
Connections and Controls
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3
4
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Main Power Connections
ConnectBAT+,GNDandREMwiresaccordingly.AsuitablefuseMUSTbeinstalledonthe
BAT+leadwithin18"ofthebatteryforprotectionofthevehicle’selectricalsystem.
BATTERY
HIGH LEVEL INPUT
(SPEAKER WIRE)
18”
MAXIMUM
Fuse Rating
Whenreplacingthefuse,makesure
new fuse is the correct type and
amperage.Usinganincorrectfuse
could damage the amplifier. The
ALB10uses(1)15 amp ATO style fuse.
Power/Ground Wire Size
Foroptimumperformance,useonly
12 gaugewireorlarger.Makesure
to use the same size power and
ground wire.
Typical Wire Routing
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High Level Input (Speaker Wire)
High level inputs should only be used when RCA outputs
are not available from the head unit.Connectthehead
unitspeakeroutputstothehighlevelinputconnector
asshownbelow.Theblackwire(signalreference
ground)mayormaynotrequireaconnectiontochassis
ground - depending on your particular installation. Do
not use both low and high level inputs at the same time.
Connect only one or the other.
HI-LEVEL INPUT CONNECTION
Grey = Right (+)
Grey/Black = Right (-)
Black = Ground
White/Black = Left (-)
White = Left (+)

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Lowlevel(RCA)inputsignalispreferredforbest
performance. Typical trunk-mount installations
requirea17-20footRCAcable.Mosttrucksand
behind-seatapplicationsrequirea6-12footRCA
cable.UsingtwistedpairconstructionRCAcables
will minimize noise.
Theadjustablecrossoverisusedtofilterout
frequenciesabove40Hz~160Hz.Adjustittowhere
the ALB10 sound output blends with the rest of the
sound system.
The phase control compensates for delay between
the ALB10 output and the rest of the sound system.
Begin with the phase control set to 0 degrees. If
thesoundisadequatefromthenormallistening
positioninsidethevehicle,nofurtheradjustmentis
necessary. If the sound is thin or lacking bass, adjust
the phase control until the bass is full and punchy.
Theinputlevelcontrol(LEVEL)isusedtoobtainthe
best possible match between the head unit audio
output and the amplifier input. Begin by turning
theinputlevelcontrolfullycounterclockwise.Next,
turnuptheheadunitvolumecontrolaround3/4of
thewayup.Adjusttheinputlevelcontrolclockwise
until audible distortion is heard, then slightly
counterclockwisetoprovidethebestmatch.
TheLEDindicatorilluminatesgreenduringnormal
operation.
Input Signal Connections
Low Level (RCA)
Crossover Frequency
Control
Phase Control
Input Level Control
LED Indicator
Control Setup and Adjustment
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Problem Cause Action
Unit will not turn on
(no power LED indicator)
BAT+wirenotconnectedorincorrectvoltage
REMwirenotconnectedorincorrectvoltage
Checkconnectionsforpropervoltage
(11~16VDC)
GND wire not connected Checkconnectiontoground
Fuse(s)blown Replacefuse(s)
Unit has power - LED is
green (but no sound)
Volume turned all the way down Increasevolumelevelatheadunit
Speakerdefectiveordamaged Check/replacespeaker
Input signal not connected Checkhighorlowlevelinputsfor
proper connection
Unit blows fuse(s) Incorrect fuse rating Usefuse(s)withcorrectrating
BAT+ wire touching chassis ground Checkforpinchedwire
Speakerdefectiveordamaged Check/replacespeaker
Engine noise Bad ground connection Makesureamplifierisgroundedto
clean bare metal
SignalgroundlooporRFI(radiofrequency
interference)
Re-routeRCAcablesfromexisting
high current wiring
Distorted audio output Incorrect input signal type or
inputleveltoohigh
Checkconnectionsandreduce/adjust
inputlevel
Low audio output Incorrect input signal type or
inputleveltoolow
Checkconnectionsandincreaseor
adjustinputlevel
Weak bass Lowfrequencyoutputisoutofphase Adjust phase control as needed
Troubleshooting
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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 from an authorized Dual dealer
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:
software,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.Specificlicenseconditions
and copyright notices for the software can
befoundviawww.dualav.com.
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, a
return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usat[email protected]
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 a particular 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.
Limited One-Year Warranty
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Please keep your original sales receipt and be prepared to
providethisreceiptintheeventyourequireservice,asyour
original receipt is considered the best proof of purchase and
indicates the date you purchased your Dual product.
Dealer Name
Dealer Phone
Purchase Date
Registeryourproductonlineatwww.dualav.com
For Your Records
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Notes
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300 watts
100 watts
20-200Hz
85dB
Lowlevel(RCA):10kohms
50mV – 3V
40–160Hz
6dB/octave
0–180degrees
15 amp ATO
12.6"x16.5"x9.8"(HxWxD)
Design and specifications subject to change without
notice.
Maximum Output Power
Continuous Output Power
Frequency Response
S/N Ratio @ 1 watt
Input Impedance
Input Sensitivity (RCA)
Crossover Frequency
Crossover Slope
Phase
Fuse
Dimensions
Specifications
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