Roadmaster RS525 User Manual

RS525

One Pair 51/4”

Three-Way Speakers

Dear Customer, CONGRATULATIONS. The RS525 51/4” 3-way speakers, when used as described, will give you years of dependable service in your car, truck, RV or mini-van. We have taken numerous measures in quality control to ensure that your product arrives in top condition, and will perform to your satisfaction. In the rare event that your RS525 51/4” 3-way speakers contain a damaged or missing item, does not perform as speciﬁ ed, requires warranty service, or you have an installation problem, DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE.

PLEASE CALL OUR TOLL FREE NUMBER FROM THE U.S.A. AND CANADA 1-800445-1797 and ask to speak with a member of our technical service team, or submit your

questions by E-Mail to customerservice@vr-3.com.com and a member of our technical service team will respond by e-mail to your questions. Our in-house technical service team will expedite delivery of your part, advise you on installation, or help troubleshoot a problem with you. If your product needs warranty service, our technical service team representative will help you obtain the fastest remedy possible under the warranty.

Parts & Speciﬁ cations

• Polypropylene Sprayed Cones

• 6 oz. Magnet per Speaker ±10%

• Foam Surrounds

• 100 Watts Maximum Peak Power Per Pair

• 20 Watts RMS per Pair

• 115 - 20,000 Hz Frequency Response

• Mylar Midrange speakers

• Button Tweeters

• Quick Release Terminals

2 Speakers

Installation

Location

If you are installing the RS525 speakers to upgrade/replace your existing speakers, remove the existing speakers from your vehicle, disconnect the speaker wires and mark the polarity. Place the RS525 speakers in the location you selected in your vehicle and connect the existing speaker wires. Make sure to keep the polarity of the speakers and wires correct (positive wire to positive speaker terminal and negative or ground wire to negative terminal)

Before you install your speakers you must make sure you

e enough depth/space behind the mounting surface.

hav You do not want the back of the speaker magnet to touch any part of your vehicle, or interfere with the operation or function of any component in your vehicle. (ie. windows or trunk lid)

Mounting

You should only mount your speakers in factory precut holes. We DO NOT recommend that you cut holes for mounting the speakers. If there are no factory precut holes consider having the speakers professionally installed.

1. Connect the speaker wires to the speaker. Maintain polarity by connecting the positive wire to the positive speaker terminal, and the negative wire to negative speaker terminal.

2. Slip the supplied spring nuts into place and align the holes.

INTERIOR PANEL

Speaker Depth

2.0 in or 5.1 cm.

The small hole of the spring nut is on this side of panel

SPRING NUT

Frequently Asked Questions

What if there is no sound?

1. Your stereo may have a blown fuse. Replace fuse with the same amperage and style.

. You may have improper wiring. Refer to the wiring guide that came with your stereo/

2 ampliﬁ er. Check all wires for a secure connection.

What if the sound volume is low?

Your stereo may not have enough power, you may have to install an ampliﬁ er t

drive the speakers

Why do I have a whining noise coming from the speakers?

You may have poor ﬁ lt

ering of your alternator. If that is the case then you

may need to add an alternator ﬁ lter to the power lead.

Why do I have odd sounding noises coming from the speakers?

You may have corroded battery terminals and/or a weak battery. If the terminals on

attery are corroded clean them, then check the sound. If the sound system is still

the b making noises check battery strength. If it is low, recharge or replace the battery.

Why does the speaker have sound coming from one channel only?

First make sure the balance control is set correctly. If the balance is set correctly

r stereo may be defective or the speaker may be defective. To troubleshoot

you this problem you MUST change both positive and negative leads of each channel with the positive and negative leads of the opposite channel, if the same speaker has no sound then the speaker is no good, if the opposite speaker has no sound then your stereo may be defective.

GIVE US A CALL, WE'LL HELP YOU INSTALL.

PLEASE DO NOT RETURN PRODUCT TO STORE.

Visit us on the WEB

www.vr-3.com

For Information and Technical Assistance,

Call Toll-Free in U.S.A. and Canada.

1-800-445-1797

8 Spring Nuts

8 Screws

2 Grills

Tools Needed To Install

• Nail Set/Center Punch

• Safety Glasses

• Phillips Screwdriver

• Hammer

• Marker/Pen

• Electric Drill with 1/16" bit

• Wire Cutter

• Electrical Tape

Before You Install

We understand that automotive audio equipment installations can be challenging at times, even to the most experienced of installation technicians. If you are not conﬁ - dent working with electrical wiring, removing and reinstalling interior panels, carpeting, dashboards or other components of your vehicle, please call our TOLL-FREE help line 1-800-445-1797 and our in-house technical service team will answer your installation questions.

Before installing these speakers, check the vehicle’s manual for locations of imp

ortant vehicle components such as air bags, CO2 systems, fuel systems, & electrical systems installed in the vehicle. Accidental deployment of air bags may result in serious injury.

Spring Nut

3. Screw the speaker into place with screws (provided).

4. Firmly attach the speaker grill cover.

Speaker wires with female disconnects on one end are recommended. When connecting the speaker wires to your speakers in a new installation, you should follow the wiring instructions from your audio system’s manufacturer. Attach the quick disconnect connectors to the speaker terminals as shown. Maintain proper polarity by attaching the Positive Wire(+) to Positive Terminal(+) and the Nega-

e Wire(-) to Negative Terminal(-).

tiv For most systems the positive wire attaches to the positive speaker terminal and the negative wire attaches to the negative terminal.

SPEAKER GRILL

SPEAKER

WIRE

Maintain proper polarity by attaching the Positive Wire(+) to Positive Terminal(+) and the Negative Wire(-) to Negative Terminal(-)

Limited Warranty

VIRTUAL REALITY SOUND LABS® products are designed and manufactured to provide a high level of trouble-free performance. VIRTUAL REALITY SOUND LABS® warrants, to the original purchaser, that its products are free from defects in material and workmanship for 30 days from the date of original purchase. As part of our commitment to product excellence, VIRTUAL REALITY SOUND LABS®and/or its afﬁ liates routinely improve the designs, materials or production methods of its existing products. Because it is impractical to publicize all changes in every product, we reserve the right to make such changes without notice. CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY: If during the 30 day warranty period your new product is found to be defective, VIRTUAL REALITY SOUND LABS® will repair such defect, or replace the product, without charge for parts or labor subject to the following conditions:

1. All repairs must be performed by VIRTUAL REALITY SOUND LABS

2. The equipment must not have been altered or been damaged through negligence, accident, or improper operation.

3. The replacement of parts are exempted from this warranty when replacement is necessary due to normal wear and tear.

4. All warranty claims must be accompanied by a copy of the sales receipt or bill of sale. Repair or replacement parts supplied by VIRTUAL REALITY SOUND LABS® under this warranty are protected only for the unexpired por-

tion of the original warranty.

6. In the case of car stereos, this warranty does not extend to the elimination of car static or motor noise; correction of antenna

problems; costs incurred for the removal or reinstallation of the product; damage to tapes, speakers, accessories or car electrical systems.

7. VIRTUAL REALITY SOUND LABS® will not be responsible for any charge incurred for installation.

OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITIES: VIRTUAL REALITY SOUND LABS will make every effort to provide warranty service within a reasonable period of time. SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT SERVICE RECEIVED, OR IF YOU WOULD LIKE ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING SERVICE, PLEASE CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-445-1797, 8:30am - 4:30pm EST. In order to provide you with the proper warranty service, we request that you adhere to the following procedure:

1. Include a copy of your sales receipt or bill of sale with your unit when it is returned for warranty service.

2. If it is necessary to return your product for service, please return it securely packed, preferably in the original shipping carton,

and freight and insurance prepaid to the following address: VIRTUAL REALITY SOUND LABS, Service Department, 41 James Way, Eatontown, New Jersey 07724.

3. Please include a detailed explanation of the problem you are having.

4. If your product is found by VIRTUAL REALITY SOUND LABS

period, it will be repaired or replaced at no charge and returned to you prepaid. Where permitted by Iaw VIRTUAL REALITY SOUND LABS® liability shall be limited to that set forth in this warranty. This warranty shall be the exclusive remedy of the purchaser.

VIRTUAL REALITY SOUND LABS hereby disclaimed by VIRTUAL REALITY SOUND LABS or its afﬁ liates, the manufacturer, distributor and seller shall not be liable for any injury, loss or damage, incidental or consequential, arising out of the use or intended use of the product.

makes no other warranty of any kind, expressed or implied; and all implied warranties, are

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and excluded from this warranty, VIRTUAL REALITY SOUND LABS® and/

and/or its afﬁ liates in Eatontown, New Jersey.

to have a defect in material or workmanship, within the warranty