Blackdeath spl15 manual

Passive Bass Reex Subwoofer Enclosure Model: BDSPL15P-V1

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OWNERS MANUAL Congratulations on purchasing your VIBE bass enclosure. Please read this manual in order to fully understand how to get the best results from this product and ensure that all advice on how to look after the product is followed.

Thank you for buying VIBE, we hope you enjoy listening to your product as much as we enjoyed creating it.

CAUTION

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO DAMP OR MOISTURE GRLQJ VR PD\ UHVXOW LQ ÂżUH VKRFN or damage to the product.

BEFORE WIRING DISCONNECT THE CABLE FROM THE POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL failure to do so may result in electric shock or injury.

ENSURE GOOD AND CORRECT CONNECTIONS - failure to make the correct connections may UHVXOW LQ ÂżUH RU GDPDJH WR WKH SURGXFW DO NOT USE ANY FUNCTIONS OF THIS EQUIPMENT THAT MAY TAKE YOUR CONCENTRATION AWAY FROM DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE - GR QRW VHW XS \RXU DPSOLÂżHU ZKLOVW GULYLQJ GRLQJ VR may result in an accident. For prolonged setting up, make sure that your vehicle is stationary and in a safe location.

KEEP THE VOLUME AT A LEVEL SO YOU CAN STILL HEAR OUTSIDE NOISE - failure to do this may result in an accident. VIBE equipment is capable of producing sound levels that can permanently damage your hearing. VIBE recommends caution when listening at high volume. For safe and enjoyable listening the sound should be comfortable and clear without distortion.

CAUTION Never connect any speaker lead to the car chassis. This can cause severe damage to your speaker FDU UDGLR DPSOLÂżHU Before drilling or cutting any holes, investigate the layout of your vehicle thoroughly.

Use caution when working near the fuel / hydraulic lines and electrical wiring.

Observe the correct polarity when wiring, improper phasing may cause a loss of bass response.

Ensure that no moving parts catch on the speaker or grill (e.g. window or door handles, or window glass inside the door)

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LIMITED WARRANTY All VIBE products carry a full 12 month warranty, valid from the date of the original receipt and proof of purchase. In order to validate this warranty, the online warranty card should be completed within seven days of the original purchase date. The original receipt and packaging should be retained for this twelve month period. If the product develops a problem at any stage during the warranty period, it should be returned to the point of purchase in it’s original packaging, and complete with no items missing. If the store is unable to repair the product it may have to be returned to VIBE. A full description of VIBE’s warranty information can be found on our website:

www.vibeaudio.co.uk/warranty WHAT IS NOT COVERED

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INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY

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WARNING VIBE equipment is capable of sound pressure levels that can cause permanent damage to your hearing and those around you. Please use common sense when listening to your audio system and practice safe sound.

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INSTALLATION The most common place to mount a bass enclosure is in the luggage compartment of the vehicle.

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WIRING CONNECTIONS

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