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1. XiNBP series products are sensitive electronic devices Removal or tampering with anv part or portion of the speaker and or its assemblies will damage the product and void the limited warrantv XNBP SERIES GUIDELINES General Band Pass BP Features e Input Terminal Cup The input terminal cups provide a quick and easy connection from Vour bass amplifier to vour Band Pass enclosure and 12 volt inputs to connect the Illuminite lighting elements The speaker terminal inputs will also take a standard banana plug if vou desire to use that connection option Note Illumination inputs are 12 volt only Do not connect an amp or any audio output source to the lighting Illuminite inputs Doing so will cause permanent damage to the lighting elements e Computer tuned acoustic chamber Dual s enclosures utilize a specialized tuned port computer aided design to increase the output efficiency The enclosure needs to breath so for the best performance don t block the airflow from the ports e The low Q optimized woofers can really get down there e Curved Plexiglas Viewing Window Look in and see for yourself how your new Bandpass glows under the NEW Dual Illuminite blue e Super durable carpeted enclosures e Nailed and glued construction and bracing is added to eliminate enclosure movement caused by high pressure levels You ll hear the music without unwanted resonances XNBP SERIES WARRANTV Limited One Vear Warrantv This warrantv2. downs and wire clamps to prevent the wires from getting caught or shorted e We do not recommend placing or installing band pass enclosures where they might be subjected to moisture e Correct subwoofer polarity must be observed The polarity positive side is marked by a sign Subwoofers out of phase will have little bass output e Correct 12 volt polarity for lighting elements must be observed Failure to maintain correct polarity will not provide the needed DC power needed to illuminate the lighting elements Illumination inputs are 12 volt only Do not connect an amp or any audio output source to the lighting Illuminite inputs Doing so will cause permanent damage to the lighting elements e Speaker wire should be isolated from the vehicle s electrical system to avoid noise being picked up by the amplifiers e Speaker wire should be large enough to carry the full power of your amplifier 14 gauge or larger sizes are adequate e Be sure to give your ears consideration Listening to loud music for extended periods can possibly damage your hearing XNBP SERIES INSTALLATION lluminite Lighting Hook Up Recommendations The illuminite lighting elements of vour XiNBP series products provide vou with a unique custom touch to your vehicle Dual s patent pending illuminite bulb system and control circuitry provides an extraordinary Blue Hue illumination which allows great creative opportunities for the beginner and seasoned custom in
3. gives vou specific legal rights You may also have other rights which vary from state to state Namsung America Inc warrants this product to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal conditions for a period of one year from the date of the original purchase Namsung America agrees at our option during the warranty period to repair any defect in material or workmanship or to furnish an equal new or renewed product in exchange without charges subject to verification of the defect or malfunction and proof of the date of purchase During the one year warranty period from the date of purchase your product will be replaced with a new renewed or comparable product whichever is deemed necessary if it becomes defective or inoperative This is done without charge to you 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 in the 48 contiguous states ONLY 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 duri
4. XNBP BANDPASS SERIES INSTALLATION OWNERS MANUAL Bandpass Enclosures illumiNITE Dual XNBP SERIES PREPARATION Getting Started Thanks for choosing Dual This manual is designed to provide information for the purchaser of Dual car audio products Dual has attempted to make sure all the information in this manual is current But this information is subject to change without notice Safety CAUTION This symbol with CAUTION is intended to alert the user to the presence of important instructions Failure to heed the instructions can result in injury or unit damage N caution To prevent injury and damage to the unit please read and follow the instructions in this manual N caution If you feel unsure about installing this system yourself have it installed by a qualified audio technician Ncaurion Before installation disconnect the battery negative terminal to prevent damage to the unit fire and or possible injury N caution Do not connect Amplifier or any audio source to illumination inputs Inputs are designed for 12 volt power source only N caution illuminite inputs are designed for 12 volt DC power source only Do NOT connect your illuminite product directly to your battery permanently as it will cause your battery to discharge Please use switched 12 volt source XNBP SERIES INSTALLATION Installation Please note This manual covers multiple models Parts of the following instruction
5. ng return shipment of the product What to do If the product requires warranty service you must prepay the initial shipping charges DUAL will pay the return shipping charges if the product is returned to an address within the USA Namsung America Inc Attn Returns Center 21318 64th Ave South Kent WA 98032 U S A Toll Free 1 866 626 7863 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 Namsung America Inc 21318 64th Ave South Kent WA 98032 U S A Toll Free 1 866 626 7863 2004 Namsung America Inc
6. peaker 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 product DO NOT CONNECT AMP OR ANY AUDIO SOURCE TO ILLUMINATION INPUTS AS DAMAGE TO LIGHTING ELEMENTS WILL OCCUR 10 Illumination connection The positive output from your 12 volt system connects to the positive input and the negative ground connects to the negative input on the input cup located on the rear of the product Improper 12 volt polarity will not cause damage to elements but lighting elements will not illuminate XNBP SERIES GUIDELINES Enclosure Guidelines We at Dual have provided placement recommendations and installation tips for vour enclosures These are a result of manv hours of development and experimentation These examples are provided to vou as a guide line Please feel free to experiment yourself as you may find that other placements can provide you with superior results We also recommend that you will have the best results by consulting a professional installer but If choosing to do your own installation please note the following e Make sure all moving parts and factory electrical wires are out of your way and will not interfere after installation e Leave a little slack in the wire to prevent pulling or stretching this is even more important if the wires will be run under or through the factory interior e Use tie
7. s may not apply to your installation N caution The installation instructions included here are basic If you feel unsure about personally installing the speaker system Dual recommends that you seek installation by a qualified auto sound technician Before installation please follow the following rules 1 Be sure to carefully read and understand the instructions before attempting to install the product 2 For safety disconnect the negative lead from the battery prior to beginning the installation 3 For easier assembly we recommend that if additional wiring is required that you run all wires prior to mounting your speaker in place 4 Use the highest quality connectors for a reliable installation and to minimize signal or power loss 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 your vehicle 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 i e wiring harnesses battery cables 9 Amp connection The positive s
8. staller 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 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 Do not connect your illuminite product directly to your battery permanently as if will cause your battery to discharge Please use a switched 12 volt source 2 See fig 1a illustrates wiring diagram be sure to maintain polarity Be sure to connect to a constant switched 12 volt 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 Fig 1a Lighting Hook Up From Rear 12 volt DC source Audio Input Terminals lluminite Lighting Input Terminals Ground Notice The XiNBP series illumination elements are not removable There are no serviceable parts inside or attached to the speaker assembly The
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