Sound Ordnance B10As 10 shallow box active subwoofer Owner’s Manual

: June 5, 2024
: SOUND ORDNANCE

Table of Contents

**** SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SETUP AND INSTALLATION
CONNECTIONS
CONTROLS AND SETUP
TROUBLESHOOTING
SPECIFICATIONS
References
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B10As 10 shallow box active subwoofer
Owner’s Manual

Thank you for purchasing Sound Ordnance
You’re now ready to win the battle for great sound.
To ensure safe operation, always follow the instructions and guidelines in this manual. Keep this manual handy for reference. www.soundordnance.com All rights reserved.

**** SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The product’s warranty is rendered void in cases of damage resulting from failure to comply with safety and operating instructions. We do not accept any liability for consequential damages. We do not accept any liability for personal injury or damage to property caused by incorrect handling of the device or failure to observe the safety and operating instructions. In such cases, the warranty is rendered void.
High volume levels can cause hearing damage or loss. Use care when setting the volume of your subwoofer. Obey any local noise laws or ordinances.
To prevent injury or damage to your powered subwoofer, please read and follow the instructions in the manual.
If you’re not confident about installing your powered subwoofer, call us at 1-800-955-9094.
Disconnect the cable to your car battery’s negative terminal before starting the installation.

For safety reasons, do not attempt to modify the subwoofer.
Only a 12V DC car supply system (negative ground) should be used. Never connect the subwoofer to any other voltage supply.
Extra care should be taken when first turning on the amplifier after installation. Please follow the operating instructions carefully.
Keep water and other liquids away from the vicinity of the powered subwoofer. This could result in a fire or a fatal electrical shock. If liquids get into the subwoofer, immediately disconnect the power to the subwoofer.
Do not expose the subwoofer to high temperatures, strong vibrations, or heavy loads
Do not leave packaging material unattended around children.
Observe the safety and operating instructions of this subwoofer and any other devices connected to the subwoofer
Disconnect the negative battery terminal to your car battery before beginning installation. Some vehicles may require a reset after this. Consult with your car dealer or mechanic.

SETUP AND INSTALLATION

**** To ensure proper operation, please read these instructions carefully before installing and using this powered subwoofer.
These installation instructions do not cover all possible installation issues. If you’re not confident about installing your powered subwoofer, call us at 1-800-955-9094.

Read and understand the instructions before attempting to install this powered subwoofer.
Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery prior to starting the installation. Disconnecting the negative terminal on some vehicles may result in safety equipment becoming disabled. Consult with your car dealer or mechanic if you have any questions or concerns.
For the best possible sound, use high-quality connectors and wiring .
Exercise caution before doing any drilling or cutting in your car. Be careful of fuel lines, electrical wiring, vacuum lines, or fuel tanks in your vehicle.
Never run power or speaker wires underneath your vehicle. Protect the wires by keeping them inside the vehicle.
Avoid running power or speaker wires over, near, or through sharp-edged surfaces. Use rubber grommets to protect wires running through openings i·n metal.

CONNECTIONS

Never run any wires underneath or outside the vehicle.
NOTE: Be sure to follow specific instructions included with your amplifier installation kit (not included with this powered subwoofer). The information below should be used as a general guideline only.

Power Wire {BATT+)

Disconnect the negative battery terminal before proceeding. Call 1-800-955-9094 for instructions if you are unsure.
Plan wire routing before cutting any wires to length. Begin by routing the power BATT+ wire (10 AWG) from the battery to the subwoofer location. Use a grommet when running wire through the firewall or metal openings. Avoid running the power wire near existing vehicle wiring to prevent induced noise from entering the audio system.
Exercise caution when drilling holes to avoid damaging fuel lines or existing vehicle wiring.
The BATT+ wire MUST be fused (10-30 A) within 18 ” of the battery for the protection of the vehicle s electrical system.

Ground Wire {GND)

The subwoofer’s ground wire (10 AWG) 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 and input with a factory radio

If you are installing your B-l 0AS in a system with a factory radio, leave the Remote In/Out but let connectors on the blue/white wire together, and the subwoofer will turn itself on when it senses the high-level signal on its input. Use the included speaker-level adapters to tap into the factory speaker wiring for signal.

Installing with an aftermarket receiver

If you’re using line-level RCA signals from an aftermarket receiver, disconnect the bullet connectors and wire the male bullet connector, labeled Remote In, to your re receiver s remote output. Connect the subwoofer’s input to the receiver’s output with RCA cables. If your receiver has dedicated subwoofer outputs, use them.

BACK PANEL

WIRING

CONTROLS AND SETUP

GAIN| GAIN control is used to obtain the be. itch between the receiver’s audio output and the ofter input. Begin by turning the input level corn .11y counterclockwise. Next, turn up the receiver’s dune control around 3/4 of the way up. Adjust Lb. ,.IN control clockwise until the audible distortion
.uzzing or scratching) is heard, then back slight: counterclockwise to provide the best match.
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BASS EQ| The BASS EQ lets you boost or attenuate the bass 10 to match your listening preference. Set the BASS EC at 0dB to start, and increase the level for strong,. bass.
PHASE| The PHASE switch compensates for the delay between the subwoofer’s output and the rest of the sound system. Set the PHASE. switch to whichever position the base/ sounds fullest.
CROSSOVER| The CROSSOVER is an adjustable low-pass filter that ruts out frequencies above the point it’s set for. Adjust it to where the subwoofer’s bass sound blends” with the rest of the speaker system.
POWER| The POWER LED indicator illuminates green during normal operation.
PROTECT| The PROTECT LED indicator illuminates red when the subwoofer automatically protects itself from over-or under-voltage, overheating, and short circuits.
REMOTE LEVEL| Connect the REMOTE LEVEL control to attenuate, and turn down the subwoofer volume remotely.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM	CAUSE	ACTION
The unit will not turn on (no power LED indicator)	· BATT+ wire not connected

or incorrect voltage REM wire not connected or incorrect voltage
· GND wire not connected
· Fuse(s) blown| . Check connections for proper voltage (11~16VDC)
· Check connection to ground
· Replace fuse(s)
No sound| • Volume turned all the way down
• Speaker defective or damaged
• Input signal not connected| • Increase volume level at the head unit
• Check/replace the speaker
• Check the high or low-level inputs for proper connection
Unit blows fuse (s)| • Incorrect fuse rating
• BATT+ wire touching chas sis ground
• Subwoofer defective or damaged| • Use fuse(s) with the correct rating
• Check for pinched wire
• Check/replace the subwoofer
Engine noise| • Bad ground connection
• Signal ground loop or RFI (radio frequency interference)| • Make sure subwoofer is grounded to clean bare metal
• 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 the input level
Low audio output| • Incorrect input signal type or input level too low| • Check connections and increase or adjust the input level
Weak bass| • Low-frequency output is out of phase| • Adjust phase control as needed

SPECIFICATIONS

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Virtual Gateways LLCTM Limited Warranty (Valid Only in the U.S.A. and Canada)
Virtual Gateways LLC (“Virtual”) warrants this Product (expressly excluding any accessories) against defects in material or workmanship as follows:
Terms of warranty coverage : This warranty covers the product during the warranty period so long as the product is owned by the same individual whose name appears on the invoice received upon purchase of the product. The product must be purchased from an authorized dealer or this Warranty will not be honored. Transferring possession of the product to a subsequent owner will void this warranty. In the event service is required the product must be delivered within the warranty period, transportation prepaid by you to Virlual Gateways LLC, 1 Crutchfield Park, Charlottesville, VA 22911. Prior to returning the product, you must first obtain a return authorization number from Virtual by calling 1-800-955-9094. You will need to carefully package the product using adequate packing material to prevent damage in transit and include in the package your Return Authorization Number, name, address, telephone number where you can be reached during business hours, a copy of your dated sales receipt, and a detailed description of the problem. You are responsible for the removal and installation of the product. Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale which is evidence that the product is within the warranty period MUST be presented to obtain warranty service. Virtual will pay the cost of r~turning the repaired or replacement product to you within the United States of America or Canada within 8 to 12 weeks from the lime of receipt of a product that is determined to be covered under this warranty by Virtual. Any removal or defacement of the unit’s serial number will void this warranty.
Warranty Period: For a period of 3 years for parts and 3 years for labor from the date of the original purchase from an authorized dealer, if this Product is determined by Virtual to be defective Virtual will repair or replace the Product with a new, rebuilt or refurbished unit of comparable value, at Virtual’s sole option, without charge to you for parts or actual repair work. Parts and/or replacement units supplied under this warranty may be new, rebuilt, or refurbished at the option of Virtual.
What’s Not Covered: This warranty does not cover any product used in any trade, business, industrial or commercial application; customer instruction, installation, set up adjustments, signal reception problems, cabinet, cosmetic or appearance items, any damage lo recordi1.1gs, or recordings of tapes or discs, any damage Lo product resulting from alterations, modifications, accident, misuse, negligence or abuse, damage due to lightning or power surges; subsequent damage from leaking, damaged or inoperative batteries or the use of batteries different from those specified in the owner instructions; speakers subjected to power in excess of published power rating; damage due to improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper voltage supply; attempted repair by anyone other than Virtual; damage from improper maintenance; damage incurred in transit; damage or defeels caused by the use of unauthorized parts or labor. This warranty does not cover consumables, (fuses, batteries, etc.).
This warranty does not cover the cost of parts and labor which would be otherwise provided without charge under this warranty, obtained from any source other than Virtual.
This warranty is invalid if the factory-applied serial number has been modified, altered or removed from the Product.
This warranty is only valid in the United States of America and Canada.
Your Rights: REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. VIRTUAL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PROD UCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.
Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and some states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. The above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, a~d you may have other rights which vary from state to state or province.
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