Page 2 - Getting Started; PREPARATION
2 Getting Started Thank you for purchasing the Dual BAK1500 compact amplified subwoofer. 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 th...
Page 3 - Safety First; CAUTION; INSTALLATION
3 The following installation instructions are intended to be used as a basic guideline. If you feel unsure about installing this speaker system yourself, Dual recommendsacquiringtheservicesofaprofessionalcaraudioinstallation center. Beforeinstallation,pleasereviewthefollowingguidelines: 1. Be sure t...
Page 4 - Connection Descriptions
4 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) •Disconnectnegativebatteryterminalbeforeproceeding.Consultaqualified technician for instr...
Page 5 - Connections and Controls
5 PhaseControlCrossoverFrequencyRemoteConnection Gain 1 6 2 7 3 8 4 InputConnections Power IndicatorProtect PowerConnection&HighLevelInput Connections and Controls INSTALLATION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 5
Page 6 - Typical Wire Routing
6 Main Power Connections ConnectBAT+,GNDandREMwiresaccordingly.AsuitablefuseMUSTbeinstalledontheBAT+leadwithin18"ofthebatteryforprotectionofthevehicle’selectricalsystem. BATTERY HIGH LEVEL INPUT (SPEAKER WIRE) POWER . MIN . MAX REMOTE BASS CONTROL Fuse Rating Whenreplacingthefuse,make sure new f...
Page 7 - Control Setup and Adjustment
7 Lowlevel(RCA)inputsignalispreferredforbestperformance.Typicaltrunk-mountinstallationsrequirea17-20footRCAcable.Mosttrucksandbehind-seatapplicationsrequirea6-12footRCAcable.UsingtwistedpairconstructionRCAcables will minimize noise. Theadjustablecrossoverisusedtofilteroutfrequenciesabove25Hz~120Hz.A...
Page 8 - Mounting the Subwoofer
8 INSTALLATION Mounting the Subwoofer Determineoptimallocationformountingthesubwoofer(refertopage2for mounting location guidelines. A typical mounting location is shown below. Typical Below-Seat Mounting Location
Page 9 - Troubleshooting; OPERATION; Registration
9 Problem Cause Action Unit will not turn on (no power LED indicator) BAT+wirenotconnectedorincorrectvoltageREMwirenotconnectedorincorrectvoltage Checkconnectionsforpropervoltage(11~16VDC) GND wire not connected Checkconnectiontoground Fuse(s)blown Replacefuse(s) Unit has power - LED is green (but ...
Page 10 - Limited One-Year Warranty
10 OPERATION Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegal rights.Youmayalsohaveotherrights whichvaryfromstatetostate. DualElectronicsCorp.warrantsthis 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. DualElect...
Page 11 - Amplifier; Specifications
11 1500 watts 25-120Hz 92dB Lowlevel(RCA):10kohmsHighlevel(speakerwire):200ohms 125mV – 3V 50–160Hz 6dB/octave 0–180degrees 10 amp ATO 2.85x14.88x10.55(HxWxD) 10" 4 ohm 20 oz. Aluminum Rubber Design and specifications subject to change without notice. Amplifier Maximum Output Power Frequency ...