Kicker COMPVR DCVR12 EU - Manual (Page 2)

2 COMPVR SUBWOOFER ENCLOSURE
CompVR Subwoofer Enclosure Owner’s Manual
The Kicker CompVR subwoofer enclosures were specially designed for “Livin’ Loud” out in the harsh
automotive environment. They are made of advanced materials and construction techniques to maintain
optimal performance for years to come.
CHECK THE LOAD
The CompVR subwoofer enclosures are internally wired for a 2 or 4 ohm load at the speaker-wire
connection terminal. Please refer to this terminal or the box packaging for your enclosure’s specifi c
impedance. Check to see if your amplifi er is optimized to drive this load.
DCVR/VCVR VENTED
The location and orientation of your enclosure will affect the quality and quantity of the bass. Designed
for use in SUV and sedan type vehicles, these enclosures offer you several mounting options. The vent
opening in these enclosures can not be obstructed. At some frequencies most of the bass will come out
of the vent. Therefore we recommend you leave at least four inches (10cm) of clear space around the
vent.
If the enclosure is to be mounted all the way in the back of the vehicle, it works best to point the woofer
toward the front of the vehicle. Conversely, if the enclosure is going to be mounted closer to the back
seat, pointing the woofer toward the rear of the vehicle will give you the best results.
If it is more convenient to mount the enclosure along a side wall, put the enclosure on the left side of the
vehicle. This orientation will make the vent point toward the rear of the vehicle and will produce the most
low bass output. Remember to leave at least four inches (10cm) of room between the enclosure and the
back of the vehicle.
After determining the best mounting position, carefully check the areas where the mounting brackets will
be placed. Make sure the mounting screws will not puncture the gas tank, brake lines, wiring, or interfere
with any mechanical parts on the underside of the mounting surface. Turn the enclosure upside-down,
pre-drill the holes using a 7/64” (2.5mm) bit and attach the four mounting brackets to the bottom of the
enclosure using the supplied smaller screws. Each bracket must be positioned so the rounded end
protrudes approximately 3/4” (2cm) from under the cabinet to allow a screw to easily pass through the
bracket, securing the enclosure to the vehicle.
Plug your subwoofer speaker wire into the terminals, using the red connector as positive and the black
connector as negative. Hook the other end of the wire to your subwoofer amplifi er in accordance with its
owner’s manual. With the enclosure right side up, securely attach the enclosure to the vehicle with the
supplied larger screws. If the supplied hardware is not applicable to your installation, some other means of
securely attaching the enclosure to the vehicle must be used.
Authorized KICKER Dealer:
Purchase Date:
Enclosure Model Number:
Enclosure Serial Number:
DCVR10 / DCVR12 / VCVR12 / VCVR15 Models:
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