ARC Audio FD5000 Car Speaker User Manual


 
Install the Tweeter
The tweeter comes with 2 different types of
mounts. Flush mount and Surface mount.
Flush Mount
Cut a hole in the panel you wish to install in.
Assemble the tweeter in the mount. Make sure the
hole is large enough for the tweeter and install it
through the hole. Firmly install the retainer to the
back of the tweeter. Reinstall the panel and point
the tweeter at a location between the driver and
passenger at ear level.
Surface Mount
Hold the back piece for the mount in place and
mark the screw locations. Pre drill the screw holes
and the hole for the wire. Screw the mount to the
panel tightly. Run the wire through the hole and
gently pull it until the tweeter is fully seated in the
mount. Install the retainer and point the tweeter.
Crossovers
Install the Crossover in a dry location and secure it
firmly. Don’t just drop it in the bottom of the door.
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Wiring
When wiring this system it is important to make all
connections carefully and securely. Follow the
instructions carefully. All audio connections have a
+ and -. If one is wired backward the system will
play but will sound strange. One speaker will play
Out of Phase (backwards) from the others. You
may notice a loss of bass response and the vocals
will not be in the center of the sound field.
Connect the Woofer
Using the wire provided with the system connect
the positive and negative to the woofer. Run these
wires to the crossover and connect them to the
terminals marked Woofer + and -.
Connect the Tweeter
Connect the positive and negative to the tweeter.
Run these wires to the crossover and connect them
to the terminals marked Tweeter + and -.
Connect the Amp
Connect the positive and negative to the amplifier
output. Run these wires to the crossover and
connect them to the terminals marked Input +and-.
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