Roadmaster RS 400 - Manual

Frequently Asked Questions
• Nail Set/Center Punch • Marker/Pen
• Safety Glasses • Electrical Tape
• Phillips Screwdriver
• Hammer
• Wire Cutter
• Electric Drill
with 1/16" bit
INTERIOR PANEL
SPRING NUT
The small hole of
the spring nut is
on this side of panel
SPEAKER GRILL
SPEAKER
WIRE Spring Nut
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RS400
One Pair 4”
Three-Way Speakers
Dear Customer,
CONGRATULATIONS.
The RS400 4” 3-way speakers, when used as described, will give you years of depend-
able 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 RS400 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 1-800-445-1797 and ask
to speak with a member of our technical service team, or submit your questions by E-
Mail to [email protected] 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.
Before You Install
We understand that automotive audio equipment installations can be troublesome 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, carpet-
ing, 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 instal-
lation questions.
Before installing these speakers, check the vehicle’s manual for locations of
important 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.
Parts & Specifi cations
• 4” Polypropylene Coated Paper Cones
• 6 Oz. Magnet
• Foam Rubber Surrounds
• 100 Watts Maximum Peak Power per Pair
• 20 Watts RMS Power per Pair
• 50 - 20,000 Hz Frequency Response
• Bridgeless 1” Midrange & .5” Dome speakers
• Dome Tweeters
• Quick Release Terminals
Tools Needed To Install
Installation
1.93" or 4.9 cm"
Speaker Depth
If you are installing the RS400 speakers to upgrade/replace your existing speakers, re-
move the existing speakers from your vehicle, disconnect the speaker wires and mark
the polarity. Place the RS400 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
have enough depth/space behind the mounting surface.
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)
Location
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 pro-
fessionally installed.
Mounting
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.
3. Screw the speaker into
place with screws (provided).
4. Firmly attach the speaker
grill cover.
What if there is no sound?
1. Your stereo may have a blown fuse. Replace fuse with the same amperage and
style.
2. You may have improper wiring. Refer to the wiring guide that came with your stereo/
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 to
drive the speakers
Why do I have a whining noise coming from the speakers?
You may have poor fi ltering 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
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.
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
® and/or its affi liates 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 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.
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VICE, PLEASE CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-445-1797, 8:30am - 4:30pm EST.
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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
® 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 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.
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hereby disclaimed by VIRTUAL REALITY SOUND LABS ® and excluded from this warranty, VIRTUAL REALITY SOUND LABS ® and/
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arising out of the use or intended use of the product.
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2 Speakers
2 Grills
8 Screws 8 Spring Nuts
Speaker wires with female disconnects on
one end are recommended. When connect-
ing the speaker wires to your speakers in a
new installation, you should follow the wiring
instructions from your audio system’s manu-
facturer.
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-
tive Wire(-) to Negative Terminal(-).
For most systems the positive wire attaches
to the positive speaker terminal and the neg-
ative wire attaches to the negative terminal.