Blaupunkt Overdrive ODc 10, Overdrive ODc 65, Overdrive ODc 54, Overdrive ODc 66 User Manual
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KEY FEATURES
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Congratulations! You are the now the owner of an exceptional loudspeaker from the audio enthusiasts at Blaupunkt. Our
engineering staff has spent considerable time refining our overdrive components in order to introduce great sound to the
consumer at an affordable price. Based upon our previous generation of components, we carryover the rugged design but
enhance it with the new AIP woofers and MMT tweeter mounting system.
Not only do we offer you a great product but also a supportive owners manual. Although technically informative, we are
also are very concerned about the end consumer using proper installation techniques for the highest performance possible
from their new loudspeakers. MOST important to us are concerns with safety and the installation process. Since our
Blaupunkt retail dealers have the tools and experience for an optimized and safe installation, we always recommend they do
the final vehicle integration. But, should you choose to install these products yourself, please take the time to read this
manual completely and abide by all precautions.
It has been repeatedly proven that remarkably high audio system performance can be achieved by moderately priced
components. The overdrive components are designed for HIGH POWER HANDLING LEVELS, HIGH SOUND PRESSURE
LEVELS, and FLEXIBLE INSTALLATION.
One feature of our new components is the aluminum injected plastic woofer cone material offering lighter mass compared to
older paper cones but without the flexing properties common to paper. This gives a much “tighter” midrange and bass
response without distortions often found at high listening levels. Below is a summary comparing conventional cones with
the new technologies.
In addition to the Aluminum injected plastic cones is the “MMT” Multi Mount Tweeter program. Such a tweeter design
ensures that nearly every possible installation requiring a remote component tweeter is easily, and attractively, completed.
The key to this program is the large plastic “nut” that allows you to “screw in” the mounting cups for the tweeter by feel. No
more tiny screws that are difficult to see and attach once the cup is mounted to a door panel for example.
New “AIP” Aluminum injected Plastic Cones
• Lightweight, and mechanically rigid, plastic cones play louder with less power
• Acoustically inert, injected plastic cones do not “color” the sound of the music
• Environmentally resilient plastic maintains shape & thickness, ensuring premium tonal quality
for years
Conventional Inexpensive Paper/Plastic Cones
• Non-uniform cone thicknesses (are heavy & often generate internal “bending” motions)
• Self-resonant materials & construction (standing waves occur yielding strong tonal shifts)
• Paper & cheap plastic cones warp & change mass over time due to swings in temperature
& humidity (degrading performance)
Aluminum Injected
Plastic Cones
• Surface mount the tweeter for quick and simple installations
• Dash mount the tweeter using the universal opening adapter that drops into 3.5", 4", 4x6",
5.25", and 6" openings.
• Flush Mount the tweeter to disguise the install with a clean, low profile, factory looking design.
• Flush-Angle Mount provides optimized cross-car high frequency imaging due to the angle
mounting of the tweeter with deep cups for thicker door panels.
Multi-Mount Tweeter
Before disassembling your beautiful new car you need some basic installation knowledge and skill with common hand and
power tools. Following such basic installation tips and warnings will prevent possible damage to the vehicle and also
prevent possible fires.
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AGAIN...READ THE MANUAL! There is a lot of helpful information in this manual that will save
time and prevent problems later.
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COVER THE VEHICLE WORK AREAS - Use fender covers or blankets to protect the work
areas from scratches or dings.
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DISCONNECT THE (-) LEAD ON THE BATTERY - No sparks or fires please!
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“REVIEW” THE INSTALLATION - Before using any tools or moving vehicle components, take
five minutes to review the installation intentions (e.g., verify that an enclosure will fit in an area
of a car before tearing out all the interior).
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“REVIEW” THE VEHICLE - Before drilling any holes or cutting into any surfaces, make sure
there are no fuel or hydraulic lines behind the surfaces. Also make sure there are no wires
routed directly behind or near the desired mounting area (remember...screws can often extend
1-2 inches behind the mounting surface).
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ENSURE PROPER FIT - Before cutting or drilling, make sure the speaker will physically fit in
its desired location. Check for clearance around rear deck torsion bars or other structural
elements.
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EVERY CAR IS ASSEMBLED DIFFERENT - Every auto manufacturer uses different assembly techniques. Take care in
removing/modifying all trim panels and mounting surfaces since they often use unique screws or snap fasteners that are
difficult to replace if they are lost or broken.
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BE CAREFUL WITH CABLE ROUTING - When routing audio cables, make sure RCA and speaker wires are routed away
from high current power lines for audio amplifiers and vehicle systems lines when possible. This will help prevent noises
from creeping into the audio system, plus prevent potential damage to the vehicle wiring itself.
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BE CARFUL WITH ALL CONNECTIONS - When making connections, make sure each connection is clean and properly
secured. Observe all polarity markings carefully to ensure proper end performance.
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CAUTION - FUEL TANKS AND FUEL LINES ARE NOW LOCATED DIRECTLY BENEATH THE REAR DECK IN MANY
CARS - CHECK FOR ADEQUATE CLEARANCE BEFORE EVEN CONSIDERING SUCH A MOUNTING LOCATION!
SAFETY CONCERNS
INSTALLATION WARNINGS!
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We always recommend you have your Blaupunkt speakers professionally installed but the installation process is often so
easy that the average consumer can achieve success with little trouble. Regardless of the person installing, you should be
sure to review the following points before proceeding with the installation:
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READ THE MANUAL! Understanding the product and installation limitations before
lifting a screwdriver.
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WEAR SAFETY GLASSES AT ALL TIMES - Flying debris are always dangerous.
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PROTECT THE VEHICLE - Always disconnect the negative battery cable before
starting any kind of installation work. This prevents a possible high current electrical
short (potential fires).
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HEAT - Keep all speakers away from nearby hot components such as amplifiers or
vehicle components that heat up over time such as hoses, high current wires, and
braking system components.
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GIVE YOURSELF LOTS OF TIME - Rushing to complete an installation nearly always ends up
with problems.
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DO NOT LISTEN AT HIGH SOUND LEVELS FOR A PROLONGED TIME - If connected to high power
amplifiers, these speakers have the potential to cause permanent hearing loss after listening at maximum
volume levels for several hours.
For most installations, simple hand tools are adequate if replacing the factory speakers. If the factory locations, or other
convenient mounting locations are not used, you will need power tools for drilling and cutting plastics and metal. A good
starting list is summarized below:
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Tape measure and ruler
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Marking pen and starting punch
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Phillips and flat blade screwdrivers (small and medium sizes)
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Nylon wire bundle ties
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Pliers: standard vice-grip and needle nose styles
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Light-duty trim pry-bar for removing door trim
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Cutting shears or nibbling tool for cutting thin and medium gauger metal
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Wire cutters, wire strippers, electrical tape, crimping pliers and appropriate
crimp-on terminals
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Power drill with appropriate sized drill bits (1/8", 3/16", and 1/4" to start)
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Electric jig-saw (sabre saw)
We strongly recommend that you have your Blaupunkt speakers professionally installed. If you choose to do your own
installation please note the following important information:
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Before cutting any trim or metal make sure your final installation will clear all moving parts, factory cables, wires, and
hoses.
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Be sure to leave enough slack in the wiring to prevent the need to pull or street wires if service is needed later.
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Tie down all loose wires with nylon wire ties to prevent them from getting caught in moving parts or shorted out due to
abrasions from moving over time.
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Never mount speakers in a vehicle’s wheel wells or areas where they may be subjected to moisture or road spray.
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Proper speaker polarity must be observed. The polarity positive side is marked by a (+) symbol or a red colored dot. At
low frequencies woofers out of phase will acoustically cancel one another thus resulting in little bass output.
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Although components used in Blaupunkt speakers exceed most production quality standards, speaker frames can still be
twisted by improper installation on uneven surfaces.
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This can occur when surfaces are heavily padded or carpeted and the screws are unevenly tightened or over tightened.
The results will be a damaged voice coil assembly due to knocking it off center.
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When installing more than one speaker per amplifier channel be sure that the combined impedance values will not
damage the amplifier should they be too low (i.e., a common minimum impedance value of 2 ohms is common).
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Speaker wire size should be sufficient to carry the full power of the amplifier (16 gauge or larger is sufficient in about 90%
of all audio systems assuming <100 watt amplifiers and wire runs under 20 feet)
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Speaker wires should be electrically and physically isolated from the vehicle and routed away from any factory wiring that
carries high currents or noises (e.g., ABS brake systems and engine computer signals)
FINAL SYSTEM TEST & TROUBLESHOOTING
Once the system is installed, turn on the total audio system main power switch and SLOWLY turn the volume up using a
music selection with a full range of frequencies. If you experience any of the following problems take corrective action
immediately to prevent damage to the speaker, amplifier, and vehicle.
INSTALLATION TOOLS
INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
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NO SOUND AT ALL -orVERY LOW SOUND LEVELS
Verify the amplifiers are on and gain controls at mid-position
Verify RCA level signals exist with small test amplifier
Verify power, ground, and RCA cabling to all channels is correct
Verify adequate voltage to the amps (12-14 volts in most vehicles)
Install another outboard speaker at the amp to see if sound comes out
Replace the amplifier
Verify adequate voltage to the amps (12-14 volts in most vehicles)
Check that speaker load impedances are 2 ohms or greater per channel
Check for a pinched wire or wire shorted to vehicle ground somewhere
Lower input gain to amp - you may be over-driving the input stage
The amp must have adequate ventilation - it may be getting too hot
POWER AMP CYCLES ON/OFF -orHIGH DISTORTION LEVELS
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