Installation Information

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

2.Because of it's small size the IDX can be mounted almost anywhere. The chassis is designed to fit a 1/2 DIN opening. however it will work just as well under a seat or in the trunk. For easiest tuning mount it near the drivers listening position. Make sure the Crossover is kept 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. Don't trust the stock ground. Make a new one.

4.Connect the front output of you head unit to the front input of the IDX.

5.You may choose to connect the rear output of the head unit to the rear input of the crossover. This is optional. Make sure the switches on top are configured correctly.

6.Connect your outputs to your amplifier (s) It is recommended that you mark your RCA cables at both ends. This will avoid confusion and reduce the trouble shooting later on.

7.Don't fix the IDX permanently into place until you have configured all your crossovers.

8.Now the fun begins. Start tweaking. It's amazing how much a tiny adjustment to your crossover frequency can change your system.

This is a very abbreviated description of a typical install. Every install is a bit different. Take your time and read your instructions (you know you should). If you begin to feel you're getting in over you head, Pack it back up and take it to your nearest ARC Audio dealer for professional installation.

Alternate Mounting Locations

Modern vehicles can be a real challenge to the creativity of your installer. The compact design and side mounted controls of the IDX open up many more options for you.

Under seat installation and tuning has always been a nightmare with traditional crossover designs but the IDX can be easily tuned without removing the seat.

Likewise, many compact cars have small bins in the trunk that seem made for the IDX.

With a little creativity the IDX can do almost anywhere. When you stop and think about it, it's really more versatile the a traditional design.

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The Connections and Controls

 

 

 

1.

Front Input

14.

Front X-Over Gain

 

2.

Rear Input

15.

Front Frequency Control

 

3.

Front Output

16.

Clip and Power Lights

 

4.

Rear Output

17.

Rear High Pass X10 Switch

 

5.

Sub Output

18.

Rear High Pass Control

XEQ

6.

Power Connector

19.

Rear X-Over Gain

7.

Input Mode Switch

20.

Rear Low Pass Control

8.

Front Crossover Switch

21.

Rear Low Pass X10 Switch

9.

Rear Hi Pass X-over Switch

22.

Sub Sonic Filter Control

10.

Rear Low Pass Switch

23.

Sub X-Over Gain

 

11. Sub Sonic Filter Switch

24.

Sub Frequency Control

 

12.

Sub X-Over Slope Switch

25.

Phase Shift Control

 

13.

Front X-Over X10 Switch

 

 

 

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