Directed Electronics G38106 User Manual
PowerClass
®
COMPONENT SPEAKER SYSTEM
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for your purchase of this
PowerClass
®
Component Loudspeaker
System from
PrecisionPower
™
. Our engineers have combined state of the art
materials such as foamed prolypropylene cones and v apor-deposit titanium dome
tweeters with cutting edge industrial design to achieve competition-ready
performance levels.
PRACTICE SAFE SOUND
™
Continuous exposure to sound pressure le v els o v er 100dB may cause permanent
hearing loss. High power automotive sound systems can generate sound
pressure levels in excess of 130dB. When playing your system at high levels,
please use hearing protection and prevent long term exposure.
Model Number: ___________________
Date of Purchase: ___________________
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
Your new
PrecisionPower
™
PC component speaker kit includes all the necessary
mounting hardware and cables for a basic installation:
Quantity Description
1 Installation and Operation Manual
2 Titanium Tweeters
2 Tweeter flush mount hardware kits
2 Tweeter surface mount hardware kits
2 Component woofers
2 Passive crossovers
4 Speaker cables (speakers to crossover)
4 Cables (crossover to amplifier)
1 Mounting template
2 Grilles
INSTALLATION
The performance of your new
PrecisionPower
TM
Component
Loudspeaker system is directly proportional to the quality of
installation. Care taken during the installation process will be
rewarded with years of satisfying performance. If you are unsure
about your installation capabilities, please refer to your local
Authorized
PrecisionPower
TM
Dealer for technical assistance.If you
decide to install the speaker system yourself, please read the entire
owner’s guide before beginning your installation.
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TOOLS OF THE TRADE
Listed below are tools you ma y wish to ha ve on hand before starting
your installation. Having the proper tools will make the installation
much easier. Some of these tools are necessities, some will just
make the job easier.
• Marking Pen • Phillips Screwdriver
• Electric Drill • Volt/Ohm Meter (Optional)
• 1/4" Drill Bit • Assorted Tin Snips
• 1/8" Drill Bit • Wire Cutters
• 3/8" Drill Bit • Wire Crimpers
• Hole Saw Arbor • Wire Strippers
• 4¾" Hole Saw (5¼” woofer install.) • Razor Knife (Optional)
• 5¾" Hole Saw (6½" woofer install.)
• 1¾" Hole Saw (for flush mount tweeter install.)
FINDING SPEAKER MOUNTING LOCATIONS
Choosing the correct speaker locations can have a significant effect
on the sound quality of the system. There are many different
considerations for choosing the locations that best suit your needs.
The locations must be large enough for the speakers to fit without
interfering with other vehicle parts such as window mechanisms,
etc. Care is needed to ensure that the location you have chosen will
not affect any of the mechanical or electrical operations of the
vehicle. If minimal intrusion in your vehicle is desired, factory
speaker locations may be the ticket for you. Placing the speaker in
the factory location can often give you very desirable results.
Alternative locations to consider include mounting in customized
kick panels, rear decks, or side panels.
DOOR MOUNTING
When considering possible speaker locations in the doors, be sure to
check the operation of the window mechanism and all other moving
parts inside the door. Most vehicles use a stabilizer stop bar in
between the door and the door jamb.This bar prevents the door from
opening too far, but may intrude into the speaker mounting area
when the door is closed. Many do-it-yourself installers overlook this
and check for speaker clearance only when the door is fully open.
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REAR DECK MOUNTING
In rear deck installations, check the operation of the trunk
suspension springs or tension bars. These tension bars can move
when opening and closing the trunk and can exert a great deal of
force against anything that obstructs their movement, such as a
speaker basket or motor assembly. In addition, try to avoid locating
the speakers too close to the back edge of the rear deck. Installing
the rearmost screws may not be possible without the removal of the
rear window.
INST ALLING THE MIDRANGE
Step 1: Determine where the speaker will be mounted. Make sure
there is a flat area large enough for the speaker to fit
properly. An uneven mounting surface can damage the
driver and limit the bass performance of your PC
component system.
Step 2: Check to make sure the mounting location you ha ve chosen
for the speaker will not interfere with the operation of the
vehicle.
Step 3: Using the supplied template guide, mark the hole with a pen.
Step 4: [Skip this step if using correctly sized factory locations] Cut
the hole for the speaker. A hole can be cut either with a
pair of metal tin snips, an air or jig saw, or with a hole saw
corresponding to the size of the woofer listed below.
• 4¾” Hole Saw (5¼” woofer installation)
• 5¾” Hole Saw (6½” woofer installation)
WARNING:Window mechanisms and electrical wires and other
expensive car parts have a nasty habit of hiding where you
least expect. CHECK BEFORE YOU DRILL!
Step 5: Run the speaker wire to the speakers. Make sure to keep
wires away from sharp metal or other edges.When passing
through metal, use a protective grommet.
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