Blaupunkt 10" (gbw101) Single Voice Coil Subwoofer-instructions Manual

BLAUPUNKT 10″ (GBW101) Single Voice Coil Subwoofer

Dear Customer

Congratulations on your purchase of a BLAUPUNKT subwoofer, we are devoted to making our musical reproduction the very best, and we are pleased you have chosen our product. Through years of engineering expertise, hand craftsmanship, and critical testing procedures, we have created a wide range of products that reproduce music with all the clarity and richness you deserve.

For maximum performance, we recommend you have your BLAUPUNKT product installed by an authorized BLAUPUNKT dealer, as they have the knowledge, and skills that will maximize the performance of your subwoofer. Please read this manual, and keep your receipt, and original carton for possible future use. If after reading this manual, you still have questions regarding your product, we recommend that you see your nearest BLAUPUNKT dealer.

WARNING
Continuous, excessive exposure to sound pressure levels in excess of 85dB can cause hearing loss. While BLAUPUNKT sound systems are capable of producing sound pressure levels greater than 85dB, they are also designed for enjoyment at reasonable levels. Please observe all local sound ordinances while listening to your BLAUPUNKT sound system. Need we say more? Use common sense.

Dimension

Model: GBW801

Model: GBW101

Model: GBW120

Specifications

• High-Quality Polypropylene Cone
• High-Density Foam Surround
• High-Temperature Aluminium Voice Coil
• High-Performance Strontium Ferrite Magnet

Troubleshooting

1. If you start having problems with the distorted sound or loss of performance after installing your subs, you can follow the instructions below to try and locate what is causing the problem.
2. If you have any distorted sound, loss of performance, or rattling from your subs, check the connections running from your amplifier or another processor to the box. You will also want to check the connections inside the box to make sure no wires have become unhooked or are loose.
3. If the above does not solve the problem, check your enclosure thoroughly to see if there are any leaks, cracks, or broken pieces. Any loss of structural integrity of your enclosure can cause significant performance loss and distortion.
4. The next step you can take is to remove the subs and look for any burned wire leads or separated components. You can normally smell something burning when a sub blows or is going bad. Sometimes when you play subs too hard for too long, they will start to heat up.
5. If none of the above steps solve the problem, you will want to start looking at the other components in the vehicle. Start by checking all connections to and from the box, amplifier, source unit, or any other processors you may be using. You will need to refer to that particular manufacturer for any setting configurations or troubleshooting.

Warning
Investigate the layout of your automobile thoroughly before a drill or cutting any holes. Take care when you work near gas tanks, gas lines, hydraulic lines, and electrical wiring. Attach the system securely to the automobile to prevent damage, particularly in the event of an accident. Do not mount the system so that the wire connections are unprotected or are subject to pinching or damage from nearby objects. The +12V DC power wire must be fused at the battery positive terminal connection.

Before making or breaking power connections at the system power terminals, disconnect the +12V wire at the battery end. Confirm your radio/head unit or other equipment is turned off while connecting the input jacks and subwoofer terminals. If you need to replace the power fuse, replace it only with a fuse identical to that supplied with the system. Using a fuse of different types or ratings may result in damage to this system.

Mounting

NOTE
BLAUPUNKT strongly recommends that you operate your system at low volume levels prior to the completed installation of your BLAUPUNKT subwoofers. This will allow for a test of the subwoofers before securing them to their permanent location.

CAUTION
Make sure that all subwoofer wiring is fully protected from cuts, tears, and possible wear. Any short circuits developing, as a result, could severely damage the source unit or possibly an amplifier. Make sure all subwoofers wires easily reach the subwoofers terminal with no stress on the wire or connectors.

IMPORTANT
Never cut any metal that is an integral part of the vehicle’s safety or structural support system. Again, If you are unsure, it is best to have the subwoofers professionally installed. It could be a lot less expensive in the long run. Never sacrifice your safety for sound.

CHOOSING A LOCATION

It is always best to plan the complete installation prior to attempting to install any product. The routing of wires, power connections, and mounting locations should be planned first. As with any car stereo installation, all work performance should be checked thoroughly and carefully prior to the operation of the system.

The placement of your BLAUPUNKT subwoofers within your vehicle will greatly affect the overall performance of your audio system. Every model of car is di er ent, so installation into particular locations of the vehicle may not be possible without modifications. Factory-provided locations are usually.

BLAUPUNKT subwoofers are designed to fit in almost any factory location. Again, if at all possible, it is recommended that you use a factory location. This applies mostly to later model cars. For those earlier models that do not have factory locations or are limited to just a front subwoofer, it is recommended that you choose a location amount of air space.

If you allow an amount of air space, the subwoofer may not produce low frequencies very well. It is recommended to mount the subwoofer in the door panels, kick panels, rear decks, etc. Ideally, the subwoofer should be mounted where it will be in enclosed airspace. This will allow for extended bass response.

Troubleshooting

If you start having problems with distorted sound or loss of performance after installing your subs, you can follow the instructions below to try and locate what is causing the problem.

1. If you have any distorted sound, loss of performance, or rattling from your subs, check the connections running from your amplifier or other processors to the box. You will also want to check the connections inside the box to make sure no wires have become unhooked or are loose.
2. If the above does not solve the problem, check your enclosure thoroughly to see if there are any leaks, cracks, or broken pieces. Any loss of structural integrity of your enclosure can cause significant performance loss and distortion.
3. The next step you can take is to remove the subs and look for any burned wire leads or separated components. You can normally smell something burning when a sub blows or is going bad. Sometimes when you play subs too hard for too long, they will start to heat up.
4. If none of the above steps solve the problem, you will want to start looking at the other components in the vehicle. Start by checking all connections to and -from the box, amplifier, source unit, or any other processors you may be using. You will need to reference that particular manufacturer for any setting configurations or troubleshooting.

Warning

• Investigate the layout of your automobile thoroughly before a drill or cutting any -holes.
• Take care when you work near gas tanks, gas lines, hydraulic lines, and electrical wiring.
• Attach the system securely to the automobile to prevent damage, particularly in the event of an accident.
• Do not mount the system so that the wire connections are unprotected or are subject to pinching or damage from nearby objects.
• The +12V DC power wire must be fused at the battery positive terminal connection.
• Before making or breaking power connections at the system power terminals, disconnect the +12V wire at the battery end.
• Confirm your radio/head unit or other equipment is tur connecting the input jacks and subwoofer terminals.
• If you need to replace the power fuse, replace it only with a fuse identical to that supplied with the system.
• Using a fuse of different types or ratings may result in damage to this system.

FCC Statement

2016 BLAUPUNKT. All Rights Reserved. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions

1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

WARNING
This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive toxicity.

FAQ’s