Dual DMS6516 Operating instructions

INSTALLATION/OWNER'S MANUAL
6.5" and 8" 2-Way Marine Speakers
DMS6516/DMS8027

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DMS6516/DMS8027 INSTALLATION
Preparation/Installation
Please read entire manual before installation.
Before You Start
• Disconnect negative battery terminal. Consult a qualified technician for instructions.
• Use extreme caution when drilling holes to avoid damaging fuel lines, hydraulic lines
or existing wiring.
• If additional wiring is required, we recommend that you run all wires prior to mounting
your speaker in place.
• Use the highest quality connectors for a reliable installation and to minimize signal and
power loss.
• Use caution before you drill or cut! Be careful not to cut or drill into gas tanks, fuel lines,
hydraulic lines, vacuum lines or electrical wiring.
• Avoid running wires over, near, or through sharp edged surfaces. We suggest you also
use rubber grommets to protect any wires routed through metal.
Mounting and Installation
• Determine where the speakers will be mounted. Ensure an area large enough for
the speaker to mount evenly. Be sure the mounting location is deep enough for the
speaker to fit.
• Using an appropriate tool, cut a 6" diameter mounting hole (DMS6516) or 7.25" diameter
mounting hole (DMS8027).
• Use the speaker as a template to mark the locations for the mounting screws. Drill
the mounting screw holes with a 1/8" pilot bit. Route speaker wires and connect to
speakers, observing speaker polarity.
• Install speaker into opening using supplied hardware and test for correct operation.
Note: Do not connect audio outputs from your amp or receiver to the illumiNITE inputs of
the speakers. This will damage the LEDs and void your warranty.

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DMS6516/DMS8027 INSTALLATION
Mounting
Fractional Inches
DMS6516 6.50” 7.51" 2.83" 6.00” 1.31"
DMS8027 8.00” 8.80” 3.54” 7.09” 1.46”
Grill Dimensions
(HxWxD) or (HxDiameter)
Outside Diameter
Cut-out Diameter
Mounting Depth
Mounting Height
The diagrams featured above are to be used in conjunction with the specifications matrix below:
DMS6516
DMS8027

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DMS6516/DMS8027 INSTALLATION
Lighting Hook-Up Recommendations
The illuminite lighting elements of your speaker provides you with a unique custom
touch to your vehicle. Dual’s patent pending illuminite bulb system and control
circuitry provides an extraordinary lighted-hue illumination which allows great
creative opportunities for the beginner and seasoned custom installer alike. The
interior of your vehicle will never sound or look ordinary again. Let your imagination
take you there.
The lighting features of all illuminite products require a 12 volt DC power source to
operate. The speaker has two distinct sets of input terminals. The first is labeled
audio input terminals and the second is labeled illuminite lighting inputs. The inputs
are clearly marked with a label positioned directly above the terminal housing. The
polarity (+ and -) indicators for each set of inputs also appear on these labels.
1. Do not connect Amplifier or any audio source to illuminite lighting inputs. Inputs
are designed for switched 12 volt DC power source only.
2. See below, (illustrates wiring diagram) be sure to maintain polarity. Be sure to
connect to a constant switched 12 volt DC source. Correct connection would be
the positive (+) 12 volt wire to the Positive (+) illuminite Lighting input terminal
and connect the Negative (-) illuminite lighting input terminal to a good chassis
ground.
Note: The Illuminite® series LED illumination elements are not removable. There are
no serviceable parts inside or attached to the speaker assembly. The Illuminite®
series products are sensitive electronic devices. Removal or tampering with any part
or portion of the speaker and/or its assemblies will damage the product and void the
limited warranty.
Illumination and Speaker Connections (Rear View)
From
Audio Source
Speaker Wire
Terminals
12VDC (+)
Ground (-)
Illumination
Terminals
Recommended illumination
wire size: 16-18 gauge

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DMS6516/DMS8027 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 or connections discussed in your
instruction booklet 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 USA return 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.

DMS6516
6.5"
Rubber
PEI dome
25mm
75W
300W
86dB
60Hz - 20kHz
4 Ohms
UV-resistant ABS
Woofer size
Woofer surround
Tweeter type
Tweeter size
RMS Power
Peak Power
Sensitivity
Frequency response
Impedance
Basket material
DMS6516/DMS8027 SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications
Dual Electronics Corp.
Toll Free: 1-866-382-5476
9AM-5PM EST, Monday-Friday
www.dualav.com
©2016 Dual Electronics Corp. All rights reserved.
Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
NSA0816-V01
DMS8027
8"
Rubber
PEI dome
25mm
120W
480W
86dB
55Hz - 20Khz
4 Ohms
UV-resistant ABS
Design and specifications subject to change without notice.