Star Headlight & Lantern Star Mini Phantom ULB9LDC Series User manual

PLIT530 REV. - 2/26/15
IMPORTANT: Please read all of the following instructions before installing your new light.
CAUTION: Please be sure to check that your cigarette plug outlet or hard wire is properly
fused with a 5 amp fuse. Testing the ight before this fuse is proper y
insta ed wi void the warranty on the ight.
Star Mini Phantom
™
Interior Undercover Mini LED Light
PATENTS D5 0,029 and D6 2,421
ULB9LDC Series
(Lineum Dual Color LEDs)

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This light is designed to be mounted on the inside of your vehicle.
It is not intended for exterior applications and is not warranted
against water damage.
It is the sole responsibility of the owner to ensure the warning light is
secure. Check your light every time you enter the vehicle to ensure that
it is mounte securely. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for
the secure mounting of this light.
1 Starburst Mini Phantom Head
1 ULB9-HOOD-1 Flashback Hood with Windshield Brackets
1 S111-6 Hood Gasket
1 PLABULB9 Reflective Hood Label
2 P 0019-267 Pivoting Flush Mount Brackets
Parts
274-ULB9MMC
Rearview Mirror
Mounting Clip
DL15-CUP
Suction Cups (qty=2)
ULB9-BKT
Dash/Deck/Cup Mount
ULB9-HOOD-1 Hood
w/Windshield Brackets
P 0019-267
Pivot Brackets for
Flush Mounting ULB9S
Mini Phantom Head
w/Lineum LEDs
274-ULB9BKT
S111-6
Hood Gasket
PLABULB9
Reflective Label
(OPTIONA )
INC UDED
OPTIONA
P 0047-166 (OPTIONA )
Foam Flashback Gasket
for Flush Mounting
ULB9-HOOD (OPTIONA )
Hood for use with
ULB9-BKT Bracket
or 274-ULB9MMC

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!
Mounting
Front Windshie d Adhesive Mount
1. The hood can be installed such that the
cord can exit either side.
Route the cord through the appropriate
slot and slide the hood onto the back of
the light until the hooks on the hood
“latch” onto the light.
CAUTION: Take extreme caution not to over tighten the nuts!!! Over
tightening of the nuts can strip the holes and result in a faulty mount.
. Hold the light up to your windshield to test fit the best location for the light, typically high
on the windshield touching the headliner.
DO NOT MOUNT ON DEFROSTER LINES!!
4. Clean and dry windshield. (clean with alcohol if necessary)
5. Remove the tape liner from both brackets on the light.
ight Replacement
If you need to replace your light for any reason,
you can leave the brackets affixed to the
window and remove the light from them.
1. Loosen both nuts only enough to slide the light
out of the slots in the brackets. The brackets
will remain attached to the windshield.
2. Install new light by sliding it back into place in the
bracket slots.
Note - insure square head of carriage bolt is within bracket slot.
. Tighten both nuts. Note - Do not over tighten nuts as doing so may cause
the carriage bolt head to spin in the hood.
6. Place light in the chosen location pressing firmly on the brackets ensuring maximum
contact and adhesion.
7. With the brackets in place and secure, loosen both nuts only enough to slide the light
snugly against the windshield and then retighten.
Because it takes about 72 hours or 3 days for the adhesive to reach full
bonding potential, check the light often during this period to ensure the
tape maintains full contact with the bracket and glass.
Bracket Removal
Over time the bracket adhesive bond becomes stronger. If the procedure below doesn't
work it may be necessary to use alcohol or WD40 to soften the adhesive in combination with
the steps below.
1. Remove the light head as described under Light Replacement.
2. Using razor blade scraper, carefully scrape the adhesive tape off the window gently
prying the bracket away from the window until it is removed.
2. If desired, install the rubber gasket along the edge of the hood
to help reduce vibration against the window, as well as to
allow for minor adjustments to the curvature of the window.

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1. Snap one pivot bracket onto each side of the light.
1. Align the notch in the label with the center of the
hood taking care that the front edge of the label lines
up with the front edge of the hood.
Practice insta ing abe BEFORE removing backing.
2. Hold one half of the label
firmly in place with the
backing still affixed.
Because it takes about 72 hours or 3 days for the adhesive to reach full
bonding potential, check the light often during this period to ensure the
tape maintains full contact with the bracket and glass.
. Slowly start to peel the backing off of the other
half of the label from the center out.
5. Using your finger or other cylindrical object, carefully "roll" the
label through the corner ensuring that no air bubbles form. If your
hood has bolt heads inside, smooth the label or cut it as needed.
6. Repeat the process to affix the other half of the label to the hood.
4. Gradually peel the backing off of the rest of
that half of the label carefully rolling it into
place along the hood.
2. Hold one half of the label
firmly in place with the
backing still affixed.
2. Select a location for your light and hold the light up to the
window adjusting the pivots such that the light is approximately
level.
DO NOT MOUNT ON DEFROSTER LINES!!
. Thorough y clean and dry the window.
4. Remove the backing from the double sticky tape on the
light and place the light in the chosen location pressing
VERY LIGHTLY on just the brackets. Check the light from
the front and back to verify placement. If placed correctly,
press firmly on the brackets ensuring maximum contact and adhesion.
Note - if a placement mistake is ma e, quickly remove light by levering
off the brackets with a flat bla e screw river.
Optiona Ref ective Hood Labe Insta ation
(U B9S Mounting CONT’D)
F ush Window Adhesive Mount

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Optional Bracket Mounting (Deck, Mirror, or Suction Cup)
MOUNT
THROUGH
BRACKET
CAUTION: Take extreme caution not to over tighten the screws!!! Over
tightening of the screws can strip the holes and result in a faulty mount.
1. Decide which side you want the cord to exit
the light and determine which way you will
need to mount the ULB9-BKT to your light.
2. Attach Part A of the mounting bracket, facing
the direction you have selected, to the light by
using two of the Philips head screws.
A
A
B
. Use two Philips head screws,
two flat washers,
and two tooth washers
to attach Part B of the
mounting bracket to
Part A.
5. If you are utilizing the suction cup mount, attach the suction
cups to the mounting bracket. Then mount the light in the
desired location and skip to step 9.
CAUTION: Take extreme caution not to over tighten the suction
cups!!! Over tightening of the screws can strip the holes or
puncture the inside of the cup resulting in a faulty mount.
6. If you are using the Mirror Mounting Clamp to mount your light to your rear
view mirror, it is the sole responsibility of the installer to ensure that the
rear view mirror mount can support the light you are installing.
9. Once the light is secured, route your cord such that it does not interfere with the vision of
the driver or the operation of the steering wheel, gear shifter, and/or any airbags.
7. Place the clamp around the mirror stem.
8. Attach the clamp to the bracket with the washer, nut and
bolt, securing your light to the rear view mirror.
4. If you are mounting the light directly to the rear deck, dash,
or other suitable surface, you may use appropriate
fasteners (not supplied) to attach the bracket to your
mounting surface and skip to step 9.

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ULB9LDC (cig plug version only)
The U B9 DC (cig plug version) can be left plugged
into the outlet in your vehicle. Either function (color)
can be turned on and off using the lighted power
switches on the cord.
Power 2 will override Power 1 if both are activated.
Connections and Operation
These lights have been factory tested and approved. If the light fails to work when the
plug is inserted into the cigarette plug, check the following
• Check the ON/OFF rocker switch on the cig plug to be sure it is in the ON position.
• Twist the plug a few times to remove any ash or other deposits which might be
preventing a good contact from being made.
• Remove the fuse from the vehicle fuse box and check to see if it has blown.
• Remove the fuse from the cig plug on the light (if present) and check to see if it has
blown.
• Clean the lighter socket and contact surfaces.
U B9 DC-1 (hardwired version only)
The U B9 DC-1 (hard wire) should be wired through a 5 amp fuse (not supplied) and a
12VDC switch (not supplied) capable of handling at least 5 amps. Connect the wires as
follows:
Black - Good Chassis Ground
Red - Power (+12 VDC) for Color 1
Green - Power (+12 VDC) for Color 2 (Overrides Color 1 if both active)
White - Synchro: AFTER PROGRAMMING, Connect the white wires from the two lights
together to synchronize them together.
Pattern Programming
There is a Pattern Se ect Button located on the front
of the unit that is used to preset the desired pattern.
You can cycle through the different patterns by
activating the color you wish to program and then briefly
pressing the Pattern Select button and releasing it to
scroll through the patterns. There are 12 patterns to
choose from. Review the pattern list on the following
page. After the final pattern is reached, the patterns will
cycle through again.
Repeat for the other color, if desired

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FOR SYNCHRONIZATION BOTH IGHTS MUST BE SET FOR THE SAME PATTERN TYPE!
Light 1 Light 2
(Programmed for same Phase)
Light 1
TIME
(Programmed for opposite Phases)
Light 2
(Phase 1) (Phase 2)
White Wires
(Phase 1) (Phase 1)
White Wires
(OFF)(ON)
White Wires
(OFF) (ON)
(ON) (ON)
White Wires
(OFF) (OFF)
SYNCHRONIZATION
You can synchronize up to 6 lights with compatibility, using the same Pattern Type.
DO NOT CONNECT WHITE WIRES
UNTI PROGRAMMING HAS BEEN
COMP ETED FOR A IGHTS!!
1. Power up the first unit and select a
Phase 1 pattern. Press and release
the Pattern Select Button to change
patterns.
2. Program the second light with the
same Pattern Type.
Lights with the SAME phase flash together (simultaneous).
Lights with DIFFERENT phases flash opposite one another (alternate).
. After programming all lights, connect the white wires together.
4. Test lights by applying power to all of them at the same time.
Pattern Shortcuts:
Hold Pattern Select Button for
indicated time.
Steady Burn:
Not in pattern cycle. Only
accessible through shortcut. Press
the Pattern Select Button for 18
seconds (light will flash 6 times)
PATTERNS
The ULB9LDC Series lights are designed with 12 different patterns in one of two phases.
The second phase is identical to the first, but flashes opposite from the first. It will only be
noticeable when synchronizing two of the ULB9E-1 lights (har wire versions only).
Phase 1
F ash
Pattern
Phase 2
F ash
Pattern
Pattern
Type
Pattern Description Shortcut
1 13 K Flicker
Pattern 1 (Phase 1) :
3 sec or 1 f ash
Pattern 13 (Phase 2) :
9 sec or 3 f ashes
2 14 L Fast Doubleflash
3 15 M Tripleflash
4 16 N PS Flicker
5 17 O PS Random
6 18 F Quadflash †
Pattern 6 (Phase 1) :
6 Sec or 2 f ash
Pattern 18 (Phase 2) :
12 sec or 4 f ashes
7 19 G Quadflash w/Post-Pop †
8 20 H Singleflash †
9 21 I Doubleflash †
10 22 J Variable AKA Delta-Omega
11 23 C Post Pop
12 24 E Random
NA Steady 18Sec
DUAL COLOR FLASHING
The ULB9LDC Series lights do have an option that will allow you to program either switch
(or power wire) to automatically activate BOTH colors to flash opposite of one another. To
do this proceed as follows:
• Turn on the switch you want to use to activate dual-color flashing.
• Hold the Pattern Select Button down until the light flashes 5 times, then release it.
The other switch can still be used to flash the single color it controls, or it may be
programmed to activate that single color in a steady burn mode (e.g. steady burn white for
scene lighting).

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Please Note: These instructions are provided as a genera guide ine on y. Specific
mounting, wiring, and/or weather-sea ing may be necessary and are the so e
responsibi ity of the insta er. Star Head ight assumes no responsibi ity for the
integrity of the insta ation for this or any of its products.
NOTICE
Due to continuous product improvements, we must reserve the right to change any specifications and information,
contained in this manua at any time without notice. Star Head ight & Lantern Co., Inc. makes no warranty of any
kind with regard to this manua , inc uding, but not imited to, the imp ied warranties of merchantabi ity and fitness
for a particu ar purpose. Signa Vehic e Products, Inc. sha not be iab e for errors contained herein or for
incidenta or consequentia damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this manua .
LED FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
The manufacturer warrants this LED light against factory defects in material and workmanship for five years
after the date of purchase. The owner will be responsible for returning to the Service Center any defective
item(s) with the transportation costs prepaid. The manufacturer will, without charge, repair or replace at its
option, products, or part(s), which its inspection determines to be defective. Repaired or replacement
item(s) will be returned to the purchaser with transportation costs prepaid from the service point. A copy of
the purchaser's receipt must be returned with the defective item(s) in order to qualify for the warranty
coverage. Exclusions from this warranty include, but are not limited to, domes, and/or the finish. This
warranty shall not apply to any light, which has been altered, such that in the manufacturer's judgment, the
performance or reliability has been affected, or if any damage has resulted from abnormal use or service.
There are no warranties expressed or implied (including any warranty of merchantability or fitness), which
extend this warranty period. The loss of use of the product, loss of time, inconvenience, commercial loss or
consequential damages, including costs of any labor, are not covered. The manufacturer reserves the right
to change the design of the product without assuming any obligation to modify any product previously
manufactured.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You might also have additional rights that may vary from state to
state. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts. Some states do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. Therefore, the above limitation(s) or
exclusion(s) may not apply to you.
These lights use state-of-the-art Light Emitting Diode (LED) technology. These
warning lights are comprised of ultra-high intensity LEDs that are controlled by a
solid state flasher unit to efficiently produce light output with lifetimes up to
100,000 hours. Under normal circumstances, you will not need to replace any
LEDs in this light. If any of the LED's in your light do fail, please contact Star
Headlight for arrangements to have them repaired. The flasher unit and heads
CANNOT be serviced in the field and any attempt to do so will void the warranty.
If you have any questions concerning this or any other product, please contact our
Customer Service Department at [phone].
If a product must be returned for any reason, please call the Customer Service
number listed above and ask for the Repair Department to obtain a
Returned Material Authorization number (RMA #) before you ship the product back.
Please write the RMA # clearly on the package near the mailing label.