Roadmaster RSW80 User Manual

ï 45 to 3500 Hz Frequency Response ï Dual Voice Coil ï fits a .75 to 1.5 CF sealed box ï Push On Terminals

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Dear Customer, CONGRATULATIONS. The RSW80 subwoofer, 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 RSW80 subwoofer contain a damaged or missing item; does not perform as specified; requires warranty service or you have a installation problem, DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE. Please call our TOLL FREE number US (800) 445-1797 and ask to speak with a member of our technical service team, or submit your questions by E-Mail to customerservice@roadmasterusa.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, or 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.

• Nail Set/Center Punch • Marker/Pen

• Safety Glasses

• Electrical Tape

• Philips Screwdriver

• Hammer

• Wire Cutter

• Electric Drill with 1/16" bit

Tools Needed to Install

Automotive audio equipment installations can be troublesome at times, even to the most experienced of installation technicians. If you are not confident working with electrical wiring, removing and reinstalling interior panels, carpeting, dashboards or other components of your vehicle, please call our toll free help line (800) 445-1797 and our in-house technical service team will answer your installation questions.

Most car stereos do not have enough power to drive separate subwoofers, if your mobile auto audio system does not have a separate amplifier installed, you will most likely need to install one.

Before permanently installing the RSW80 speakers in your car, connect the wires to the speakers according to your audio systems installation manual, in the approximate location you will install them. If you are satisfied with the location proceed with the permanent installation.

Before You Install

ï 8" Pressed Aluminum Cone ï 30 oz. Magnet ï Rubber Surrounds ï 200 Watts Total Instantaneous Peak Power ï 40 watts Total RMS

Specifications

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2. Location of Speakers

Recommendations for Positioning the RSW80 in Your Vehicle:

Cars: Hatch Back or Trunk

SUVs: & Mini Vans: Cargo Area

Pick-Up Trucks: Behind Front Seat

All auto audio components must be securely mounted, driving styles and road conditions such as sudden stops, sharp curves and bumpy roads may cause unsecured items to move about the vehicle, causing physical injuries to vehicle occupants and/or vehicle damage.

1. Installation

The RSW80 is designed to give you optimum bass performance when installed in a speaker enclosure. The Roadmaster RSE80HC Sealed Enclosure (sold separately) is ideal for this.

Before installing in a enclosure use the template enclosed with the RSW80 to use as a guide to mark the enclosure for pilot holes. When you have marked the pilot hole position drill them with a bit that is smaller than the screws you will use to secure the speaker to the enclosure. Follow enclosure manufacturers' instructions for wiring the speaker and the enclosure.

For monophonic installation follow the wiring diagram Dual Voice Coil - Mono. For stereophonic sound follow the wiring diagram Dual Voice Coil - Stereo

If you are building your own sealed box enclosure, it should have a volume of .75 to 1.5 cubic feet, and made with a minimum of 5/8" thick particle board or M.D.F.. Make sure that you screw and glue it together for a proper seal, caulk all seams and joints with silicone rubber caulking also. The inner walls of the enclosure should be covered with a sound absorbing material. Please maintain polarity of amplifier and speaker for proper phase alignment. This will insure maximum efficiency.

1 RSW80 Subwoofer

5/8" thick particle board or M.D.F.

Attach the positive (+) and negative (-) wires fou nd ins id e th e enclosure box to the RSW80. Positive (+) to positive (+), negative (-) to negative (-).

Place the speaker int o openin g of enclosure. Align screw holes of the speaker with the pilot holes tha t you dril le

Tighten screws.

Place the speaker grill over the speaker, then fasten the speake r g rill i n p l a c e . A t t a c h terminals on back of enclosure to audio

Dual Voice Coil - Mono

"A" Coil

"B" Coil

Dual Voice Coil - Stereo

To Stereo Audio Source

"A" Coil

"B" Coil

Left

Right

Speaker Terminals

To Mono Audio Source

Wiring The SpeakerWiring The Speaker

Installing in a EnclosureInstalling in a Enclosure

To Strip Insulation from Wire: To Attach Wires to Speaker Terminals:

Width of insulation stripped from end of speaker cable. Twist strands of wire together

Press on terminal until holes line up. Insert the wires as shown. Maintain proper polarity by attaching the Po sitive Wire(+) to Positive Terminal(+) and the Negative Wire(-) to Negative Terminal(-)

Cover all inside walls of the enclosure with a sound deadening material such as Dacron batting.

Caulk the hole where the wire comes through

ROADMASTER USA CORP. products are designed and manufactured to provide a high level of trouble-free performance. ROADMASTER USA CORP. 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, ROADMASTER USA CORP. routinely improves 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, ROADMASTER USA CORP. 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 ROADMASTER USA CORP. in Eatontown, New Jersey.

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.

5. Repair or replacement parts supplied by ROADMASTER USA CORP. under this warranty are protected only for the unexpired portion 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. ROADMASTER USA CORP. will not be responsible for any charge incurred for installation.

OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITIES: ROADMASTER USA CORP. 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: ROADMASTERUSA CORP., Service Department, 6 G Industrial Way West, Eatontown, New Jersey

07724.

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

4. If your product is found by ROADMASTER USA CORP. to have a defect in material or workmanship, within the warranty period, it will be repaired or replaced at no charge and returned to you prepaid. Where permitted by Iaw ROADMASTER USA CORP.íS liability shall be limited to that set forth in this warranty. This warranty shall be the exclusive remedy of the purchaser.

What if there is no sound?

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/amplifier. 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 amplifier to drive the speakers.

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

You may have poor filtering of your alternator. If that is the case then you may need to add an alternator filter 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 the battery are corroded clean them, then check the sound. If the sound system is still 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 your stereo may be defective or the speaker may be defective. To troubleshoot 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.

ROADMASTER USA CORP. makes no other warranty of any kind, expressed or implied; and all implied warranties, are hereby disclaimed by ROADMASTER USA CORP. and excluded from this warranty, ROADMASTER USA CORP., 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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WWW.ROADMASTERUSA.COM

For Information and Technical Assistance,

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

Give Us A Call, We'll Help You Install

Limited Warranty

2. Location of Speakers

Recommendations for Positioning the RSW80 in Your Vehicle:

Cars: Hatch Back or Trunk

SUVs: & Mini Vans: Cargo Area

Pick-Up Trucks: Behind Front Seat

1. Installation

The RSW80 is designed to give you optimum bass performance when installed in a speaker enclosure. The Roadmaster RSE80HC Sealed Enclosure (sold separately) is ideal for this.

For monophonic installation follow the wiring diagram Dual Voice Coil - Mono. For stereophonic sound follow the wiring diagram Dual Voice Coil - Stereo

Attach the positive (+) and negative (-) wires fou nd ins id e th e enclosure box to the RSW80. Positive (+) to positive (+), negative (-) to negative (-).

Place the speaker int o openin g of enclosure. Align screw holes of the speaker with the pilot holes tha t you dril le

Tighten screws.

Place the speaker grill over the speaker, then fasten the speake r g rill i n p l a c e . A t t a c h terminals on back of enclosure to audio

Dual Voice Coil - Mono

"A" Coil

"B" Coil

Dual Voice Coil - Stereo

To Stereo Audio Source

"A" Coil

"B" Coil

Left

Right

Speaker Terminals

To Mono Audio Source

Wiring The SpeakerWiring The Speaker

Installing in a EnclosureInstalling in a Enclosure

Notes

To Strip Insulation from Wire: To Attach Wires to Speaker Terminals:

Width of insulation stripped from end of speaker cable. Twist strands of wire together

Press on terminal until holes line up. Insert the wires as shown. Maintain proper polarity by attaching the Po sitive Wire(+) to Positive Terminal(+) and the Negative Wire(-) to Negative Terminal(-)

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