S O B-8P-120 8Inch Illuminated Powered Bandpass Subwoofer Box User Manual

: June 3, 2024
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Table of Contents

B-8P-120 8Inch Illuminated Powered Bandpass Subwoofer Box
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SETUP AND INSTALLATION
CONNECTIONS
CONTROLS AND SETUP
TROUBLESHOOTING
SPECIFICATIONS
References
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B-8P-120 8Inch Illuminated Powered Bandpass Subwoofer Box
User Manual

B-8P-120 8Inch Illuminated Powered Bandpass Subwoofer Box

SOUND ORDNANCE
POWERED SUBWOOFER
B-8P-12 0 8″ ILLUMINATED powERED
BANDPASS SIJBWOOFER BOX

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.
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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 in 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 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- 8P- 120 in a system with a factory radio, leave the Remote In/Out bullet connectors on the blue/white wire together, and the subwoofer will turn itself on when it senses the highlevel 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 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
FACTORY RADIO

WIRING
AFTERMARKET RADIO

CONTROLS AND SETUP

GAIN| The GAIN control is used to obtain the best possible match between the receiver ‘ s audio output and the subwoofer input . Begin by turning the input level control fully counterclockwise. Next , turn up the receiver’ s volume control around 3/4 of the way up. Adjust the GAIN control clockwise until audible distortion (buzzing or scratching) is heard, then back slightly counterclockwise to provide the best match .
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BASS EQ| The BASS EQ lets you boost or attenuate the bass level to match your listening preference. Set the BASS EQ at 0dB to start, and increase the level for stronger bass.
PHASE| The PHASE switch compensates for delay between the subwoofer’s output and the rest of the sound system. Set the PHASE switch to whichever position the bass sounds fullest.
CROSSOVER| The CROSSOVER is an adjustable low-pass filter that cuts 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 overor under- voltage, overheating, and short circuits.
REMOTE LEVEL| Connect the REMOTE LEVEL control to adjust the subwoofer volume remotely.
*accessory remote, available separately

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM	CAUSE	ACTION
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 head unit
• Check/replace speaker
• Check 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 correct rating
• Check for pinched wire
• Check/replace 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 away 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

SPECIFICATIONS

B-8P-120

Virtual Gateways LLCTM Limited Warranty (Valid Only in the U.S.A. and Canada)
Virtual Gateways LLC (“Virtual”) warrants this Produ ct (expressly excluding any accessories) against defects in material or workmanship as follows:
Terms of warranty coverage: ·this warranty covers the product during the warranty periud so long as the product is owned by the same individu al whose name appea rs on the invoice received upon purchase of the product. Produ ct 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 Virtual Gateways LLC, I Crutchfield Park, Charlottesville, VA 22911. Prior lo returning the product y,iu must first obtain a return authorization number from Virtual by calling 1-800-955-9094. You will ne ed 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 rea ched during business hours, a copy of yo ur dated sales rece ipt, and a detailed description of the problem. You are respo nsible for 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 MCST be presented to obtain warranty service. Virtual will pay the cost of returning the repaired or replacement product to you within the Cnited States of America or Canada within 8 to 12 weeks from the time ofreceipt of a product which is determined to be covered under this warranty by Virtual. Any removal or defacement of the unit’s se rial number will void this warranty.
Warranty Period: For a period of 3 years for parts and 3 year for labor from 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: “]his warranty docs 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 item s, any dam age to recordings, or recordings of tapes or discs, any damage to product resulting from alterations, modifications, accident, misus e, negligence or abuse, damage due lo lightning or power surges; subsequent damage from leaking, damaged or inoperative balleries o r the use of batteries different from th,)se specilicd in lhc own er instructions; spcakers subjecl<:d lo power in excess of publishcd 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 defe cts caused by the use of unauthorized parts or labnr. -,his warranty does not rnver co nsumables, (fuses, batteries, etc.).
This warranty docs no t cove r the cost of parts and lab or which would be o therwi se provided without charge under this warranty, obtained from any source other than Virtual.
Th is warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial numb er has been m od ified, altered or removed from the Product.
“]h is warranty is only valid in the Unilcd Stalcs of America and Canada.
Your Rights: REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED CNDER TIIIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLCSIVE REMEDY OF TIIE CONSUMER. VIRTCAL SIIALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQCENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODCCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROIIIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAvV, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICCLAR PURPOSE ON TIIIS PRODUCT rs LIMITED IN
DCRATTON TO TIIE DCRATION OF TIIIS WARRANTY. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on ho,v long an implied warranty lasts, and some states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental o r consequential damages. The above limitations or exclusions may not app ly to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from slate to slate o r province.
To ensure safe operation, always follow the instructions and guidelines in this manual.