Phantom series 12-inch dual voice coil subwoofer (2 pages)
Summary of Contents for Boss Audio Systems BAB8
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Thank you for choosing our product! Please read the instructions carefully so you will know how to operate your product properly. If there are any technical questions, please contact: Customer care: (805) 751-4853 & Live chat Online support: www.bossaudio.com/support IMPORTANT Please enter below the Serial No.
When first unpacking your new amplified subwoofer, please check first the package contains all of the items listed below. If something is missing, contact the store where you purchased the product. • 1 x BAB8 amplified subwoofer • 1 x Remote subwoofer control •...
Important Read and understand all instructions before you use your product. If you do not follow the instructions in this manual, we are not responsible for any resulting personal injury or damage to property. This will also void the warranty. Important Safety Precautions •...
Panel Controls and Features 1. Ground Terminal Connect to the closest point on the chassis of your vehicle. 2. Remote Terminal Connect to the remote output wire of your head unit. No need to make the remote connection if you use high-level input connection and auto power on function is activated.
10. Input Gain Control Adjust the input level of this subwoofer in order to match the output level from your source unit (head unit). Important! Do not adjust the input level to maximum unless your input level requires it. Follow the steps below to set your input level correctly. On this subwoofer, turn the input gain control to minimum.
Protection Mode When protection mode triggers, the red LED on the subwoofer turns on and the subwoofer shuts down. One of the following reasons can trigger protection mode: input overload, short circuit and extremely high temperature. When the red LED turns on, take the following measures. •...
Wiring See the section “Installation Precautions” on page 3. For safety, disconnect the negative terminal of the vehicle battery prior to wiring. Use only high quality wires for reliable installation to minimize signal or power loss. Make sure wires are not squeezed or damaged by sharp edges. Use rubber bushings for penetrations.
Gray To the speaker wires of your head unit Gray/Black White White/Black • Using the supplied high-level input wire harness, connect the HIGH INPUT connector to speaker output wires of your head unit. Make sure to observe speaker polarity. • Make sure the speaker wires are securely connected and properly insulated. Run the wires under the vehicle mats for wire protection.
The REM terminal connection is used to automatically turn on or off the subwoofer every time the connected head unit is turned on or off. If your head unit does not have the remote output wire, connect the REM terminal on the subwoofer to the ignition switch wire of your vehicle.
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Problem Solution Protection/Red LED lighting Turn down volume on your source unit to prevent overdriving. Reset the subwoofer by turning it off and on again (see the section “Protection Mode” on page 6 for more details). If the red LED still lights up, the subwoofer is faulty and needs servicing.
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