DLS CRPP-BMW1.8 Cruise 8 Inch Subwoofer User Manual

DLS CRPP-BMW1.8 Cruise 8 Inch Subwoofer

User manual BMW / MINI

Welcome to DLS! Thank you for buying a DLS Cruise CRPP-BMW1.8. For us, it’s all about the sound experience. We care deeply about sound and construction quality. In order for your experience to be as optimal as possible, it is important that you fully read this manual, preferably before you start your installation. Keep the manual in a safe and accessible place for future reference.

Product Information

The DLS Cruise CRPP-BMW1.8 is a subwoofer designed for BMW and MINI vehicles. It is engineered by DLS Sweden, a renowned manufacturer known for their sound quality and construction. The subwoofer is designed to provide an enhanced sound experience in your car.

Product Specifications

• Model: CRPP-BMW1.8
• Included products: 1pc Subwoofer, 1pc PRY tool, 1pc Manual

Product Markings

The DLS Cruise subwoofer complies with EU directives and is marked accordingly:

• EEC directive: EEC 95/54 (72/245/EEC)
• WEEE directive: 2012/19/EC
• EU RoHS directive: 2015/863/EU

Warranty

This subwoofer is covered by warranty, depending on the conditions in the country where it is sold. If you need to return the subwoofer for service, please include the original dated receipt with the product.

DLS Support

For technical assistance, you can contact your car audio dealer or the DLS Helpdesk in Sweden via email at info@dls.se. Additional information can be found on the DLS website at www.dls.se.

Product Usage Instructions

Pre Installation
To ensure safety, follow these steps before starting the installation:

• Disconnect and secure the negative terminal from your battery/power source to prevent any risk of damage.
• Place the disconnected terminal in a secure and isolated location away from any possible connection belonging to the battery/power source system.

General Info
BMW vehicles may have different sound systems and configurations even in the same year/model. Therefore, it is important to check your specific subwoofer setup before installation. Some general tips:

• Take a few minutes to examine how your subwoofer is placed in the car.
• Use plastic PRY tool to avoid marks on panels or damaging plastic clips.
• Take your time and do not rush things. Avoid using excessive force to remove grills, trims, or door panels.

Welcome to DLS
Thank you for buying a DLS Cruise CRPP-BMW1.8. For us, it’s all about the sound experience. We care deeply about sound and construction quality. In order for your experience to be as optimal as possible, it is important that you fully read this manual, preferably before you start your installation. Keep the manual in a safe and accessible place for future reference. Your subwoofers must be installed correctly in order to work as intended. Make sure you have all the necessary tools nearby before starting and that you are completely confident in how to process. If you feel the slightest uncertainty; feel free to take the help of an experienced installer or a car audio dealer.

Warranty

This subwoofer is covered by warranty, depending on the conditions in the country where it is sold. If the subwoofer is returned for service, please include the original dated receipt with the product.

Declaration of conformity

DLS plug-and-play subwoofers for vehicles are manufactured in accordance with the EU directive EEC 95/54 (72/245/ EEC) and are marked with the approval number. They are also marked in accordance with the WEEE-directive 2012/19/EC. The products are also produced in accordance with the EU RoHS directive 2015/863/EU.

DLS Support

For technical assistance, ask your car audio dealer where the product was sold or the distributor in your country. You can always contact the DLS Helpdesk in Sweden at e-mail: info@dls.se. Information can also be found on our WEB site www.dls.se. We follow a policy of continuous advancement in development. For this reason, all or part of the specifications and designs may be changed without prior notice.
DLS subwoofers are engineered by DLS Sweden, a part of:

Winn Scandinavia AB

• Elementvägen 15
• SE-702 27 Örebro
• Sweden
• Tel: +46 19 20 67 65
• E-mail: info@dls.se  www.dls.se

Included products

1pc Subwoofer

Included in box:

• 1pc PRY tool
• 1pc Manual

Pre-Installation

Disconnect Battery

Before you start the process of replacing subwoofers, disconnect and secure the negative terminal from your battery/power source. This will prevent the risk of damaging yourself or the products. Place the disconnected terminal in a secure and isolated location away from any possible connection belonging to the battery/power source system.

General info

BMW has many different sound systems and configurations in the same year/model. This means that there are several different setups that can be installed in the same models. The subwoofer setup is very similar in the majority of the BMW models. Before the start of the installation, take a few minutes to check how your subwoofer is placed in your car. For this reason, there can be a need for different tools, such as.

• Bitscrewdriver
• Bit ratchet
• T15/20/T40 & T50 Torx bit
• Hex bit
• Philis bit
• Size 10mm & 13mm wrench
• Plastic PRY tool
• Narrow screwdriver

Remember:  Use a plastic PRY tool to avoid marks on the panels or damaging the plastic clips. Take your time and don’t rush things. Don’t use brutal force to remove a grill, trim or door panel.

Installation

Dismounting seat

HINT:  There are electric connections under the seat. These need to be connected during the operation otherwise there is a huge risk that an airbag or other warning lamp lights up.

1. On some newer models, there can be a plastic cover on the seat frame. This plastic can be a bit tricky to remove. There are tabs at the back. Move the back part outwards and then slide the plastic forward.
2. The seat is fixed with 4 screws, 2 at the front and 2 at the back (6 screws in some convertible models). Normally the screws are Torx T40/T50.
   • Start with moving the seat up as high as it goes, then move the seat maximum back, to loosen the screws at the front of the frame.
   • To loosen the screws at the back, move the seat as forward as possible. Remove the screws. Save them for reassembly.
3. Lean the seat backward. Be careful with all cables under the seat. Unplugging them can lead to several warning lamps in the dash panel.
   HINT:  Use the rear seatbelt to secure the front seat, while changing the subwoofer. Wrap the seat belt around the headrest of the front seat.

Removing subwoofer

• Remove the screws that hold the plastic cover. Normally fixed with Philips screws or Torx T15/20.

• The OEM subwoofer is usually fixed with 4 Torx T15/T20 screws. If you can’t see all the screws, just lift up the carpet and you will find them.

• Remove the screws from the subwoofer and unplug the connector from the subwoofer. Press the tab on the connector to unplug. Sometimes it’s easier to lift up the subwoofer, before unplugging the connector.
• There is a gasket under the subwoofer, remove this. On older models, the gasket can be stuck on the subwoofer housing. Make sure to remove all of it. The new DLS subwoofer has a new gasket.

Mounting subwoofer

• HINT:  On some models, you need to remove the subwoofer housing first and mount the subwoofer in the housing, before placing the housing back under the carpet.

• Plug the OEM connector in the DLS subwoofer. Mount the subwoofer in the housing. There is a dowel pin by the connector for lining up the subwoofer. Make sure the connector is still fixed.
• Screw back the screws in a star pattern. Just fix the screws and move to the next screw. Repeat until all 4 screws are done and they are really fixed.
• Place the plastic cover over the subwoofer and fix it with the OEM screws.

Remount seat

• Remove the safety belt from the headrest.
• Place the seat correctly over the holes. Just fix all the screws first. Now tighten them really hard, but not over-tighten.
• Finish with placing the plastic cover on the back of the seat chassis.

Specifications

• Technical Specification
• • Size:  8” / 200 mm
  • RMS Power:  120 W
  • MAX Power:  240 W
  • Voice Coil Size:  2” / 50 mm
  • Voice Coil Material:  CCAW voice coil / Kapton former
  • Basket:  Fibreglass Reinforced ABS
  • Magnet:  Ferrite
  • Cone:  Fibreglass
  • Suspension:  Rubber
  • Impedance:  4 Ohm
  • Sensitivity:  86 dB 1W / 1M
  • Freq. range:  35 Hz – 500 Hz
• Electro-Acoustic Parameters
• • ER:  3.3 Ohm
  • Fs:  45 Hz
  • Mms:  43.5 gr
  • Cms:  0.28
  • Vas:  22.63 L
  • Qts:  0.71
  • Qes:  0.80
  • Qms:  5.80
  • Bl:  7.10 T.m
  • Sd:  240 cm²

Impedance VS Frequency

Running-in time

• Allow the subwoofer to play for at least 15-20 hours in order to perform at its possible best.
• This run-in can be made with bass sweep or with just music.
• Start at a moderate volume and increase the volume step by step during the running-in period. After the 15-20 hour run in the session, the performance and characteristics will be in the correct condition.
  Finally, it’s time to play some good music and enjoy!

DIMENSION

DLS Cruise CRPP-BMW1.8 compatible car models

Product markings

• The crossed-out wheelie bin symbol means that the product, literature, and packaging included must be taken to a separate collection at the end of their working life. Do not dispose of these products as unsorted municipal waste: take them for recycling. For info on your nearest recycling point, check with your local waste authority.
• This product has been granted the CE certification mark to show that the product follows the health, safety, and environmental protection standards for products sold within the European Economic Area (EEA).
• DLS products comply with the relevant provisions of the RoHS Directive for the European Union. In common with all Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) the product should not be disposed of as household waste. Alternative arrangements may apply in other jurisdictions.
• DLS is a global partner of the European Mobile Media Association, an organization that focuses on promoting custom-made mobile media installations to consumers.

We follow a policy of continuous advancement in development. For this reason, all or part of specifications & designs may be changed without prior notice. We reserve for possible typos, and factual or numeric errors that may have been printed on any products, package designs, user manuals and/or other included accessories.

References

• DLS – audio for life

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