Dual ALB10 User manual

Brand: Dual

Model: ALB10

Category: Musical Equipment

Type: User manual

INSTALLATION/OWNER'S MANUAL

10" Ported Enclosure with Built-in Amplifier

ALB10

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

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.

UTION

INSTALLATION

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

INSTALLATION

Hi-LevelInputs

LineIn(Left)

LineIn(Right)

CrossoverFrequency

InputLevelControl

PhaseControl

1 7

2 8

3 9

4 10

Power Indicator

GroundConnection

RemoteConnection

PowerConnection

Fuse(15A)

Connections and Controls

INSTALLATION

5 11

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

INSTALLATION

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 (+)

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

INSTALLATION

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

INSTALLATION

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

WARRANTY

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

For Your Records

Notes

INSTALLATION

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

INSTALLATION

DualElectronicsCorp.

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Dual ALB10 User manual

Brand: Dual

Model: ALB10

Category: Musical Equipment

Type: User manual

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