INSTALLATION INFORMATION

1.The DXE needs to be installed in the signal path between your source unit and your external amplifier(s).

2.Physically mount the DXE in a location that keeps it clean, cool, and dry. Don’t mount it under a cup holder or in a storage box were it will be covered with the stuff that always seems to collect in our cars.

3.Hook up +12 volt power, ground, and remote turn-on. Make sure the ground is perfectly clean and tight. Remove all the paint and under coat before you screw it down.

4.Install the Crossover controller. This is optional. It can be temporarily installed for tuning and then remove it when you’re complete.

5.Install the EQ Section into the dashboard or some other convenient location. Don’t fix it permanently into place until your gains have been set.

6.Adjust the “Input Level” control on your DXE to match the source unit’s output. With the head unit volume at about 75% of max, move the gain switch from 0dB to +6 dB. Look at the input clip light on the front of the EQ. It should NOT be on. It may flash occasionally. If it doesn’t flash, move the gains to +12dB. Unless you have a very low output head unit the clip light will surely be flashing now. If it is move back to +6dB or +0dB.

7.Adjust the “Output Level” controls in the gain menu to match with your amplifier inputs. The system may already be very loud. It is not uncommon to use more gain on some amps. This is to compensate for the differences in speaker efficiency. Note: You will want to turn the gains on your amplifiers DOWN to maximize your systems performance .

8.Complete the “System Design Worksheet” This will be you greatest asset during system tuning

9.Enter your system setting from the worksheet. These are just a starting point. For convenience the example systems shown in this manual have been pre-loaded into the crossover. If you find one that suits your needs simply load the required preset and begin final tuning.

10.Now the fun begins with the display close by start tweaking. It’s amazing how much a tiny adjustment to your crossover frequency can change your system.

11.If at some point you feel you’re going nuts or can’t hear any difference you have become fatigued. Just stop, your setting will automatically be saved to memory.

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