Integral Audio 1101S User manual

MINI Cooper Hardtop 2002-2006 (R50)
with harmon/kardon audio
IMPORTANT
!
• ReadthisInstallationGuidecompletelybeforebeginningtheinstallation.
• Thisisaguide–yourvehiclemayvary.ALWAYScheckbehindpanels&
componentsbeforedrilling,cutting,orscrewingintoanypartofavehicle.
Contents
INSTALLATION GUIDE
MODEL 1101S SUBWOOFER SYSTEM
DIY
SKILL LEVEL
REQUIRED
35
INSTALLATION
DIFFICULTY
OUT OF
4
INSTALLATION
TIME
Hrs
PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS: LANDSCAPE ORIENTATION, FIT TO PAGE
OVERVIEW.................................................................................... 2
BEFOREYOUBEGIN!................................................................... 2
WHAT’SINTHEBOX.................................................................... 3
TOOLSYOUWILLNEED.............................................................. 5
INSTALLATION:
A. PREP ThE VEhICLE .................................................................. 6
B. RUN ThE POwER & GROUND wIRES .......................................... 7
C. SIGNAL wIRING ....................................................................... 8
D. MOUNT AMPLIFIER & CONNECT wIRING ...................................... 9
E. INSTALL ThE ENCLOSURE MOUNTS ............................................ 10
F. PREP & INSTALL ThE ENCLOSURE ............................................ 11
G. TESTING & RECOMMENDED INITIAL SETTINGS ............................. 12
TIPS&TUNING........................................................................... 13
TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................. 13

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• READ ThESE INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELy
• DISCONNECT ThE NEGATIVE BATTERy TERMINAL
• GAThER ALL REqUIRED TOOLS
• LAyOUT & IDENTIFy ALL COMPONENTS & hARDwARE. USE ExTRA
CARE TO BE CERTAIN yOU hAVE PROPERLy IDENTIFIED EACh SCREw.
• NOTE: EACh kIT MAy APPLy TO MORE ThAN ONE VEhICLE MODEL AND
MAy INCLUDE ExTRA ITEMS. DISREGARD ANy ITEMS NOT MENTIONED IN
ThE INSTRUCTIONS FOR yOUR VEhICLE.
• NOTE: DO NOT DEVIATE FROM ThESE INSTRUCTIONS OR ThE INCLUDED
hARDwARE. EVERy COMPONENT OF ThIS SySTEM hAS BEEN CAREFULLy
SELECTED By OUR ENGINEERS. FAILURE TO FOLLOw ThESE INSTRUC-
TIONS OR CORRECTLy IDENTIFy AND USE ThE SUPPLIED hARDwARE MAy
RESULT IN POOR PERFORMANCE AND POSSIBLE SAFETy hAzARDS.
Overview Before You Begin!
ThIS GUIDE COVERS INSTALLATION OF ThE MINI COOPER MODEL 1101S
SUBwOOFER SySTEM IN 2002-2006 MINI COOPER hARDTOPS (R50) wITh ThE
hARMON kARDON 8 SPEAkER STEREO.
ThE SUBwOOFER ENCLOSURE INSTALLS IN ThE FLOOR OF ThE LUGGAGE COMPART-
MENT (AkA ThE “BOOT”). ThE SUB AMPLIFIER INSTALLS IN ThE SMALL COMPART-
MENT ON ThE DRIVER’S SIDE OF ThE BOOT AND MOUNTS TO AN INCLUDED ALUMINUM
BRACkET. A REMOTE LEVEL CONTROL INSTALLS AT ThE DASh FOR ON-ThE-FLy
SUBwOOFER ADjUSTMENT.
POwER & GROUND wIRES ARE CONNECTED TO ThE BATTERy AND A ChASSIS
GROUND POINT AND RUN DOwN ThE LEFT SIDE OF ThE VEhICLE. ThE AUDIO SIGNAL
AND TURN-ON SIGNAL ARE TAPPED AT ThE BACk OF ThE RADIO (OR AT ThE AMP FOR
hk-EqUIPPED VEhICLES. ThE SIGNAL wIRING IS RUN TO ThE DASh-MOUNTED REMOTE
LEVEL CONTROL AND ThEN BACk TO ThE SUB AMPLIFIER.

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What’s In The Box
I. Model1101SSubwooferencloSure
II. IntegralaudIoIaSw26-410”Subwoofer
III. arcaudIoKS125.2MInIaMplIfIer
IV. falSefloorpanel
V. SubwooferencloSureHardwareKIt
1. TERMINAL CUP w/ GOLD BINDING POSTS
2. #10 x 2.5” PAN hEAD SCREw (3)
3. #10 x 1.5” PAN hEAD SCREw (6)
4. ¼” x 1” hEx hEAD BOLT
5. #10 x 1” BLACk PAN hEAD SCREw (8)
6. #10 x ¾” PAN hEAD SCREw (8)
7. #6 x ¾” BLACk PAN hEAD SCREw (4)
8. ThREADED INSERT (3)
9. ThREADED INSERT INSTALLATION wRENCh
10. CUP wAShER (6)
11. RUBBER STAND-OFF (9)
12. ¼” FEMALE qUICk DISCONNECT (4)
13. SUBwOOFER MOUNTING BRACkET (2)
14. ROSETTE ThUMBSCREw (2)
VI. aMplIfIerInStallatIon&wIrIngKIt
15. PAC LC1 REMOTE LEVEL CONTROL
16. PREMIUM RCA INTERCONNECTS
17. POSITAP wIRE TAP CONNECTORS (5)
18. RCA-TO-STRIPPED wIRE PIGTAILS (2)
19. hEAT ShRINk TUBING
20. CABLE TIES (5)
21. ALCOhOL PREP wIPE (3)
22. 3M DUAL-LOCk (2”)
23. 3M ELECTRICAL TAPE
24. BANANA PLUGS – 1 PAIR [RED & BLACk]
25. wATERPROOF AGU FUSE hOLDER
26. 30 AMP AGU FUSE (2)
27. #6 x ½” hEx wAShER SCREw, STAINLESS (3)
28. 5/16” GOLD RING TERMINAL – 1 PAIR [RED & BLACk]
29. 8 AwG RED ULTRAFLEx POwER wIRE
30. 8 AwG BLACk ULTRAFLEx GROUND wIRE
31. 18 AwG whITE REMOTE TURN-ON wIRE
32. 16 AwG RED/BLACk SPEAkER wIRE
VII. aMplIfIerMountIngKIt(rearMount)
33. AMPLIFIER MOUNTING BRACkET
34. M6 FLANGE NUT (1) & wAShERS (2)
35. SCREw GROMMET
36. #8 x ½” TRUSS hEAD SCREw (1)
37. #6 x 3/8” PAN hEAD SCREw (4)
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Tools You Will Need
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b. torxbItS:
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1. reMoVerearparcelSHelf&floorpanel
Detach straps (1) and slide the parcel shelf out of
guides (2).
Remove the luggage compartment oor panel. The
oor panel will not be placed back into the vehicle
and can be stored.
A. PREPTHEVEHICLE
7. detacHrIgHt&leftSIderearpanel
Depress latches (1) and remove cover.
Remove screws (2) and (3).
Repeat this step for the LEFT side. The left side
does not need to be removed (see next step), it just
needs to be loosened to facilitate access for mounting
the amplier.
8. reMoVerIgHtSIderearpanel
Detach the rear seat belt at the bottom with a Torx
T-50. Pull the panel towards the interior of the
vehicle releasing the friction clips (2). Then lift up
on the panel, freeing it from the metal retaining clips
attached along the top of the panel (1).
Reinstallation is the reverse of the above. Guide the
panel onto the retaining clips (1) rst. You may nd it
easier to bend the clips open slightly.
5. reMoVerearSeat(part2)
The outside of each seat back has a pin that sits in
a “T” shaped keyway. Rotate each seat back up to
about 45 degrees and pull toward the center of the
vehicle to release.
4. reMoVerearSeat(part1)
Fold down the rear seat backs. Remove the 10mm
bolt at the base of the center attachment of the rear
seat backs. Pry the catch up. Lift up on the seat
back to release.
3. reMoVerearSIll
Locate the three expansion rivets (1) at the lower
edge of the rear sill. Pry out the center-pin of each
expansion rivet with a at screwdriver or panel
removal tool. Pry out the base of the expansion rivet.
Pull the bottom of the rear sill toward the front of the
vehicle to clear the metal “D” rings. Pull the whole
panel upwards, releasing the friction clips (2). Keep
the center-pins with the expansion rivets to avoid
confusion with similar pins removed in later steps.
2. reMoVefloorpanel
Pry the center pin (1) out of the two retaining clips.
Remove the oor panel (2).
6. reMoVerearSeatbottoM
Pull up rmly on the front of the edge of the rear seat
bottom to release. The back of the seat is attached
by wire rod loops hooked into down-ward facing tabs.
Press down on the back edge of the seat bottom and
pull forward to release .

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9. detacHdrIVerSSeatbelt
Remove the Torx T-50 bolt. Remove the metal rod
that secures the bottom of the seat belt.
15. fISHpowerwIretHrougHfIrewall
Locate the wire pass-thru grommet in the upper left
of the area behind the knee bolster (just above and
left of the top of the clutch pedal, if present). Feed
your electrician’s sh tape through this grommet and
into the engine compartment. Locate the sh tape
(see item (1) from the next step). Tape the end of the
power wire to the sh tape and pull it into the cabin.
16. InStallfuSeHolder(part1)
Mount the fuse holder to a suitable location on the
wall of the compartment area (1) using two #6 x ½”
Stainless Hex Washer Head Self-tapping screws.
Remove the battery cover (2). Determine the routing
of the power wire to the battery. You may need to drill
a small hole in the plastic bulkhead.
14. pulldowntHeKneebolSter
Pull in and down rmly on the top of the Knee Bolster
(the panel under the steering wheel) to release the
top. Lift each outer edge to release the hinges.
Remove and set aside.
12. reMoVeleftdoorSIlltrIM(part3)
[Seat shown removed for clarity]
Remove the door seal over the entire length of the
right door sill by lifting it up and off. Pull Door Sill
Panel (2) inward, releasing clips (3). This requires
a rm pull at each of the clip locations. Remove the
small trim piece (1) by pulling it toward the rear of the
vehicle, releasing spring clip.
11. reMoVeleftdoorSIlltrIM(part2)
Remove the expansion rivet (1) from the front of the
Door Sill (in the footwell area). Pull rmly inward all
along the
B. RUNTHEPOWER&GROUNDWIRES
10. reMoVeleftdoorSIlltrIM(part1)
The top of the Left Rear Interior Panel locks over the
Left Door Sill Trim and must be released to remove
the Door Sill. Pull inward rmly on the bottom of the
front of the Left Rear Panel, releasing the friction clips
(1) for just this portion. It is not necessary
13. reMoVetHerIgHtdoorSIlltrIM
Repeat the previous three steps for the Right Side of
the vehicle.
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17. InStallfuSeHolder(part2)
Cut a length of Power Wire to run from the fuse
holder to the battery. Strip the length of the Power
Wire and both ends. Crimp the red 5/16” Gold Ring
Terminal to one end.
Insert the other end through one end cap of the fuse
holder and secure the gold terminal end onto the wire
with a 3mm Allen wrench. Repeat the process to
attach the other section of wire.
22. MountreMoteleVelcontrol
Mount the PAC LC1 Remote Level Control in the
location of your choice with the self-adhesive 3M
Dual-lock or the screws provided with the Level Con-
trol. Our preference is under the bottom of the center
console as shown.
NOTE: If using the 3M Dual-lock, wipe both surfaces
with one of the Alcohol Prep Pads before applying.
21. InputSIgnalwIrIngoVerVIew
The input signal connection is made by tapping into
the signal at the h/k amplier located on the right-
hand side of the luggage compartment area. From
here the signal runs up the right side of the vehicle to
the dash/console, where the remote volume control
will be mounted, and then back to the ARC subwoofer
amplier. The connection for the remote turn on lead
for the ARC amplier is also made at the h/k amp,
and runs directly to the ARC amp.
20. attacHgroundwIre
Locate the Common Ground point shown. Remove
the nut with a 10mm socket. Strip the end of the
Ground wire, crimp the black 5/16” Gold Ring Ter-
minal to the end. Feed the other end of the Ground
Wire back to the boot area along with the Power
Wire.
19. runpowerwIretoboot
Run the Power Wire to the boot, routing it along the
drivers side door sill area, behind the right side rear
interior panel, and to the area behind the small cover
panel removed in Step 7.
Make sure the wire is run clear of any obstructions
or sharp edges, and that it lays at and does not
obstruct any panels that need to be reattached.
18. attacHbatterylead
Remove the auxiliary nut on the battery post and
attach the power wire. Do not install the fuse into the
holder yet.
Secure any loose sections of wire with wire ties. Pull
any remaining slack wire into the cabin.
C.SIGNALWIRING
23. routeSIgnalwIreS
Connect the RCA-to-Stripped Wire Pigtails to the
“IN” leads on the Remote Level Control and RCA
Interconnects to the “OUT”. Route these wires up
around the console, under and behind the glove box,
along the passenger side door sill, and behind the
right rear interior panel to the h/k amplier area.
24. IdentIfySIgnalwIreS
Unplug the X10266 connector of the h/k ampler
(A18). Locate the wires identied in the chart below.
Each set of ++ and -- wires should be a twisted pair.
Conrm the wire by checking the pin number, which
can be observed by removing the gray and black
sections from the housing by lifting/releasing the
retaining notch at the open end of the housing. If
you are not sure you have identied the correct wires
contact us before proceeding!

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25. tapSIgnalwIreS
Unscrew both ends of the Posi-tap. Slip the “U”-
shaped bottom around the signal wire to be tapped.
Carefully thread the body of the Posi-tap onto this
and tighten rmly. Be sure not to cross-thread the
Posi-tap.
31. aMplIfIerbracKet(oVerVIew)
The amplier bracket mounts against the side of the
left rear wheel well, with the ange on the long side of
the bracket facing down. The large hole in the upper
right (towards the front of the vehicle) slides over the
threaded stud for the common ground point at the
front of the wheel well. The rear hole in the bottom
ange aligns with the hole in the sheet metal below.
Begin by removing the toolkit and nut on the common
ground point.
32. InStalltHeaMplIfIerbracKet(part1)
Insert the Screw Grommet into the hole in the
horizontal section of sheet metal as shown. Place
the bracket with rear horizontal hole aligned with the
screw grommet and the forward hole aligned over the
threaded stud. You may need to bend the bracket
slightly to get it to t.
30. reMoteturn-onwIre
Strip one end of the 18AWG White Turn-on Lead
wire. Use the remaining Posi-tap connector to attach
the turn-on wire to the Solid White wire at pin 10 of
the connector.
28. HeatSHrInKconnectIon
29. Slide the heatshrink tubing over the ends of the
Posi-taps. Using a small torch or lighter, gently
and evenly apply heat to the heatshrink tubing until
it shrinks securely over the Posi-tap connections.
There should be no exposed bare wire! Use Cable
Ties to secure the signal wiring as necessary.
27. connectpIgtaIlS(part2)
Cut the 4” length of Heatshrink tubing in half and in-
sert one Pigtail (both stripped wires) through one half.
Insert the stripped ends through the top cap of the
Posi-tap and then into the body. Keep the stripped
wire in contact with the body and thread the upper
portion on and tighten rmly.
26. connectpIgtaIlS(part1)
Feed the stripped ends of the RCA-to-Stripped Wire
Pigtails to the Posi-taps at the X9331 connector from
the last step. Measure about 8” of excess “working”
wire length and cut the remainder of the Pigtail. Slit
the outer jacket of the Pigtails lengthwise, taking care
not to cut the outer grounding wire. Strip approx 3/8”
of the jacket from the center (positive) conductor.
(You may nd it easier to disconnect the Pigtails and
remove them from the vehicle for slitting/stripping).
D.MOUNTAMPLIFIER&CONNECTWIRING
Amplier Signal Connections
Signal : HK Amp Wire Color: Pin: Connect To:
RearLeft++ Bluew/RedStripe 4 Pigtail1White
RearLeft-- Bluew/BrownStripe 3 Pigtail1Ground
RearRight++ Blue 2 Pigtail2White
RearRight-- Brown 1 Pigtail2Ground
RemoteTurnOn SolidWhite 10 18AWGWhite

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33. InStalltHeaMplIfIerbracKet(part2)
Leaving the Common Ground connection in place,
put the two 6mm washers over the Common Ground
threaded stud, then the bracket, and nally the 6mm
nut. Tighten the nut using a deep 10mm socket.
Fasten the #8 X ½” Screw through the rear hole in
the bracket and into the Screw Grommet. Prevent
the Grommet from turning with a straight pick or small
screwdriver inserted into the split in the side.
39. tHreadedInSertS(oVerVIew)
Self-Sealing Threaded Inserts are used to secure
the enclosure to the vehicle. It is important that you
follow these installation steps carefully and com-
pletely. An extra Insert is provided in case you run
into trouble.
40. InStalltHreadedInSertS(part1)
Using a 7/16” bit (NOT a ½” bit!), drill holes in the 2
positions marked on the boot oor. Do not let the drill
bit penetrate more than ¼” through the sheet metal.
You may nd it helpful to use a cut-to-length wood
block as a stop for the drill. It is important to drill the
holes EXACTLY where they were marked.
Remove any metal burrs - the hole must have clean
edges.
38. attacHtHeMountIngbracKetS
Remove the enclosure. Align the brackets with the
lines marked in the previous step. Place the bottom
of the bracket approx 1/4” above the bottom edge
of the enclosure. Attach the bracket with the #10 x
¾” Pan Head Screws. Replace the enclosure and
conrm hole locations are correctly market. Remove
the enclosure.
37. MarKforbracKetplaceMent
Temporarily replace the Rear Sill. Center the
subwoofer enclosure in the boot. Place a Mount-
ing Bracket on either side with the single-hole side
centered over the indicated raised area of the boot
oor. Keep the hole at least 3/8” away from the
edges of the raised area of the sheet metal. Cut a
notch the carpet edge if necessary. Mark the center
with a marker or center punch. Mark the location of
the vertical sides of the bracket against the enclosure
with a pencil.
36. MountaMplIfIer
Mount the Amplier to the bracket using the (4) #6 x
3/8” screws. Use the pre-drilled hole locations. Place
the wire bundle (that was loosened earlier) in the gap
between the amp and the sheet metal.
35. aMplIfIerconnectIonS
Connect the Power, Ground, and Remote Turn-on
Lead wires to the amplier. Connect the RCA Inter-
connects. Set the Signal input selector on the amp to
“RCA”. Connect the Speaker Wire to the Amp using
the “bridged” connection locations. Refer to the Amp
manual if needed.
34. SpeaKerwIre
Cut 2 feet from the length of 16AWG Speaker Cable
and set aside. Split and strip the ends of the remain-
ing 6 feet. Attach the positive wire to the L+ connec-
tor on the amp, negative to R-. Attach the Banana
Plugs to the other end by loosening the 3mm Allen
screw, inserting the wire, and tightening the screw.
Run the Speaker Wire from the amp area to the cen-
ter of the vehicle, routing it along & under the carpet
trim at the front of the boot area.
E. INSTALLTHEENCLOSUREMOUNTS

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41. InStalltHreadedInSertS(part2)
Using a utility knife, carefully trim the PVC jacket out
of the center of the Self-Sealing Threaded Inserts as
shown. Insert the 1” Hex Bolt through the Installation
Tool. Then thread the 1” Hex Bolt into the Threaded
Insert. Be sure the “nubs” on the Installation Tool
face the top of the Threaded Insert. These “nubs” are
what grip the Insert and prevent it from turning during
installation.
47. InStalltHeencloSure
Place the enclosure back into the boot. Connect
the Banana Plugs to the Terminal Cup. Insert the
Rosette Thumbscrews through the Mounting Brackets
and screw into the Threaded Inserts. If you made a
mistake drilling the holes and the Thumbscrews do
not line up, drill larger holes in the mounting brackets.
NOTE: We recommend coating the threads of the
Rosette Thumbscrews with grease to keep them
operating smoothly and avoid corrosion.
48. HowtoreMoVetHefalSefloor
The False Floor Panel slides through the hatch
opening and rests on the oor supports. To remove,
simply push down on the edge near the rear seat
backs, lift, and remove – clean, simple, easy!
46. MounttHefloorSupportS(part2)
Mount the Stand-offs centered approx 2” in from
the edges of the enclosure. Mark and drill 1/8” pilot
holes. Attach the supports with the Screws and Cup
Washers.
IMPORTANT: Tighten the screws until the metal
Washer is recessed below the top of the Rubber
Stand-off, providing a soft surface for the False Floor.
If this is not done, the oor will rattle on the washer/
screw-head.
45. MounttHefloorSupportS(part1)
The oor supports are assembled with one Rubber
Stand-off, one Cup Washer, and one #10 x 1.5” Pan
Head Screw.
NOTE: The Stand-offs may have warped in transit.
To get them to stack cleanly, wrap a few turns of
electrical tape around them at the seam. Remove
after installation.
44. MounttHeSpeaKer
Mount the speaker with the #10 x 1” Black Pan Head
Screws. The speaker is snug t! Tighten the screws
in a “star” pattern, go slowly and take care not to strip
them. Make sure the speaker ange is ush against
the enclosure – the gasket on the back of the speaker
ange MUST make an airtight seal.
43. wIrIng&terMInalcup
Split and strip the ends of the remaining 2 feet of
16AWG Speaker Cable. Crimp the (4) female ¼”
Quick Disconnects to the wire and connect one
pair the Terminal Cup and the other to the speaker,
observing correct polarity. If possible, we strongly
encourage soldering these connections instead of the
(4) disconnects. Mount the Terminal Cup using the
(4) #6 x ¾” Black Pan Head Screws.
42. InStalltHreadedInSertS(part3)
Insert the Threaded Inserts into the holes drilled
in the previous step. Keep the Insert vertical and
keep the head of the Insert ush against the sheet
metal and carefully tighten the bolt by hand with a
wrench (do not use a powered tool of any kind) until
you begin to feel resistance and the insert is secure.
Take your time - do not over-tighten. Remove the 1”
Hex bolt. If you have trouble with an Insert, you can
remove it by partially unthreading the 1” Hex bolt and
tapping it with a hammer.
F. PREP&INSTALLTHEENCLOSURE

11|IntegralAudio|InstallationInstructions Continuedonnextpage...
49. HowtoreMoVetHeencloSure
To remove the enclosure, simply disconnect the
speaker wire, unscrew the Rosette Thumbscrews,
and remove.
WARNING: Do not allow the Banana Plug connec-
tors to short (touch each other) while the system is
energized.
52. recoMMendedInItIalaMplIfIerSettIngS
Gain: 20% (see ARC manual)
Output: LOW (low-pass crossover)
Crossover: 80 Hz
Bass Boost: 0
Input: RCA In (button should be OUT)
Factory Radio Bass Level: -2
50. reconnecttHebattery&InStallfuSe
Reconnect the Battery Negative Terminal and Install
one of the 30 amp AGU fuses in the fuse block. A
spare fuse is included.
G.TESTING&RECOMMENDEDINITIALSETTINGS
51. teStforcorrectoperatIon
Turn on the system and check for correct operation.
Once you have conrmed that everything is operating
correctly, reinstall all panels and trim removed during
the installation. Use the provided electrical tape and
cable ties to wrap and secure wiring bundles and har-
nesses as necessary.
TEST!

12|IntegralAudio|InstallationInstructions
• TUNING & PERFORMANCE: The factory audio system is “tuned” to provide
exaggerated bass at around 60Hz, giving the temporary illusion of better bass
performance. Unfortunately the factory speakers aren’t capable of producing
this exaggerated level of bass without creating distortion that affects the other
frequencies the speaker is asked to produce. The Integral Audio subwoofer sys-
tem allows the correction of this factory “tuning”. Because the subwoofer system
has an independent volume control, the “Bass” EQ setting on the headunit can
be lowered. This reduces the exaggerated bass level being sent to the factory
speakers and eliminates the greatest source of distortion in the system, improving
the transient response of the factory speakers. The recommended initial settings
listed earlier will give nearly at frequency response in the sub-bass region.
• SIGNAL SOURCE QUALITY: A poor quality signal will always sound poor no
matter how good an audio system is. If you are using MP3s or home-burned CDs
it is critical that you understand the limitations and impacts of digital compression
methods. MP3s at less than 256kbps will have noticeable loss of quality. Satel-
lite radio is also compressed and will have similar quality issues. Non-commer-
cially obtained music (especially downloaded via P2P le-sharing) recordings are
often re-mixed by third parties and will have been compressed in an unknown and
uncontrolled manner. If you want good quality sound, use only commercial CDs
or MP3s compressed at 256kbps or 320kbps.
• FACTORY RADIO SETTINGS: Please note that the settings (Bass, Treble, Fade,
Balance, AUX input level, etc.) are stored on the Key FOB & are specic to the
Source (Radio, CD, AUX). You will need to edit and save the settings for each
source and each FOB to have consistent sound.
Allspecicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.IntegralAudio®andtheIntegralAudiologo,areregisteredtrademarksof
IntegralAudio.Formoredetailedinformationpleasevisitusonlineatwww.integralaudio.com.
www.integralaudio.com
Having Trouble? The best thing to do is contact us at support@integra-
laudio.com or via the phone number listed on the receipt that was emailed
to you. We’ll get you xed up!
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