Viper 650.2, Concept 550.2 User Manual
models
550.2
650.2
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations for choosing Viper Audio
neodymium two-way component
speakers from Directed Electronics.
Directed Electronics has been the
industry leader in high-quality automotive security and audio equipment since
1990, and with the introduction of the
Viper Audio line of high-quality loudspeakers for the automobile, Directed
continues to set new standards of
performance, reliability, and affordability
in the mobile electronics industry.
Featuring titanium dome tweeters,
proprietary die-cast aluminum baskets,
pressed fiberglass woofer cones and
high-grade neodymium motors, the
Viper Audio line of automotive loudspeakers will excite and delight the auto
sound enthusiast with years of high
quality audio reproduction.
Viper Audio loudspeakers are covered by
one-year limited warranty. Be sure to
retain your original sales receipt, and
refer to the warranty section of this
guide for full details about your
coverage.
Limited Two-Year Consumer Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Sound Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Installation Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Woofer Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Tweeter Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Crossover Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
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LIMITED TWO-YEAR CONSUMER WARRANTY
Directed Electronics, Inc. (DEI) promises to
the original purchaser, to replace this
product should it prove to be defective in
workmanship or material under normal use,
for a period of two years from the date of
purchase from the dealer as indicated by the
date code marking of the product PROVIDED
the product was installed by an authorized
Directed dealer. During this two-year period,
there will be no charge for this replacement
PROVIDED the unit is returned to DEI, shipping pre-paid. If the unit is installed by
anone other than an authorized Directed
dealer, the warranty period will be one year
from the date of purchase by the dealer as
indicated by the date code marking of the
product. This warranty is non-transferable
and does not apply to any unit that has
been modified or used in a manner contrary
to its intended purpose, and does not cover
damage to the unit caused by installation or
removal of the unit. During this one-year
period, there will be no charge for this
replacement PROVIDED the unit is returned
to DEI, shipping pre-paid. This warranty is
void if the product has been damaged by
accident or unreasonable use, neglect,
improper service or other causes not arising
out of defects in materials or construction.
Units which are found to be damaged by
abuse resulting in thermally damaged voice
coils are not covered by this warranty but
may be replaced at the absolute/sole
discretion of DEI. ALL WARRANTIES
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO EXPRESS
WARRANTY, IMPLIED WARRANTY,
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS
FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND WARRANTY
OF NON-INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL
PROPERTY ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED TO
THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW,
AND DEI NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY
LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE
OF THE PRODUCT. DEI HAS ABSOLUTELY NO
LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL ACTS OF THIRD
PARTIES INCLUDING ITS AUTHORIZED
DEALERS OR INSTALLERS. Unit must be
returned to DEI, postage pre-paid, with bill
of sale or other dated proof of purchase
bearing the following information:
consumer's name, telephone number, and
address, authorized dealer's name and
address, and product description. Note: This
warranty does not cover labor costs for the
removal and reinstallation of the unit. IN
ORDER FOR THIS WARRANTY TO BE VALID,
YOUR UNIT MUST BE SHIPPED WITH PROOF
OF INSTALLATION BY AN AUTHORIZED DEI
DEALER. ALL UNITS RECEIVED BY DEI FOR
WARRANTY REPAIR WITHOUT PROOF OF DEI
DEALER INSTALLATION WILL BE COVERED BY
THE LIMITED 1 YEAR PARTS AND LABOR
WARRANTY. Note: This warranty does not
cover labor costs for the removal and reinstallation of the unit. BY PURCHASING THIS
PRODUCT, THE CONSUMER AGREES AND
CONSENTS THAT ALL DISPUTES BETWEEN
THE CONSUMER AND Directed SHALL BE
RESOLVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA LAWS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.
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High-powered car audio
systems may produce sound
pressure levels that exceed the
threshold at which hearing loss may
result.
They may also impair a driver’s ability to
hear traffic sounds or emergency vehicles. Use common sense and practice
safe listening habits when listening to or
adjusting your audio system.
WARNING
FEATURES
Woofer
Pressed-fiberglass cone for stiffness
and low mass.
Four-layer inductance-optimized
voice coil.
Proprietary die-cast aluminum
basket.
High-grade neodymium motor
structure.
Tweeter
Vapor-laminated titanium diaphragm
for extended high-frequency response.
Copper-clad aluminum voice coil to
reduce mass and increase highfrequency response.
Synthetic rubber nitrile edge roll
reduces distortion.
Crossover
LEAP-optimized third order high-
pass, first order low-pass design to
achieve symmetrical third order
Butterworth acoustic response.
Mylar capacitors in all series pass
positions.
Zobel-stabilized woofer impedance.
DC and current-limit tweeter
protection.
Four position tweeter level adjust-
ment.
Standard stereo and bi-wire inputs
with input parallel switch.
Glass epoxy PCB for better system
power handling.
Unique, Viper amplifier-styled
crossover housing with removable
trim panel for easy switch access.
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