2-Way, 3-Way

4-Way Crossovers

223/223XL -234/234XL5

dbx 223/223XL Front Panel

Note: There are no front panel differences between the 223 and the 223XL. Therefore the 223XL is shown below, representing both the 223 and the 223XL.

 

1

 

2

 

 

3

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

5

 

 

6

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

CHANNEL ONE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHANNEL TWO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0

 

240

 

 

-10

 

 

 

-10

 

 

 

0

 

 

240

 

 

 

-10

 

 

 

-10

 

 

 

140

350

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

140

 

 

350

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-6

 

+6

 

-30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-6

 

+6

 

 

 

-30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

70

 

680

 

 

 

0

-30

 

 

0

 

 

40 Hz

70

 

 

680

 

 

0

-30

 

 

0

 

 

40 Hz

 

 

 

 

 

 

INV

 

 

INV

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INV

 

 

 

INV

 

 

 

 

x10

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

x10

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

-12

dB

+12

45 Hz

960

dB

+6

 

dB

+6

 

-12

dB

+12

45

Hz

960

dB

+6

 

dB

+6

 

GAIN

 

XOVER FREQ

 

GAIN

 

 

 

GAIN

 

 

 

GAIN

 

XOVER FREQ

 

 

GAIN

 

 

 

GAIN

 

 

INPUT

LOW CUT

LOW/MID

 

 

LOW OUTPUT

 

 

 

 

MONO

 

 

 

MID/HIGH

 

 

 

MID OUTPUT

 

 

HIGH OUTPUT

 

INPUT

LOW CUT

LOW/HIGH

LOW OUTPUT

 

HIGH OUTPUT

STEREO

 

INPUT

LOW CUT

LOW/HIGH

 

LOW OUTPUT

 

HIGH OUTPUT

 

 

9

 

10

 

 

 

11

 

12 13 14

 

 

15

 

 

 

16

 

17

 

 

 

18

STEREO 2-WAY MODE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In 2-way stereo mode the controls are marked BELOW the horizontal blue line.

Channel One and Channel Two functions are identical in the stereo mode. LEDs are disabled for controls which are non-functional in this mode.

[1]

& [5]

INPUT GAIN

Controls the INPUT level with +/- 12 dB of gain.

[9]

& [15]

LOW CUT

Switch for selecting the 40 Hz high pass filter. An LED indicates

 

 

 

the selection.

[2]

& [6]

LOW/HIGH

Selects crossover point between the LOW and HIGH outputs.

[10] & [16]

X10 LED

Indicates that the LOW/HIGH crossover frequency range is 450

 

 

 

Hz to 9.6 kHz.

[3]

& [7]

LOW OUTPUT

Controls the Low Frequency output level with a range of -to +6

 

 

 

dB.

[11] & [17]

PHASE INVERT

Switch for reversing the polarity on the Low Output. An LED indi-

 

 

 

cates the selection.

[4]

& [8]

HIGH OUTPUT

Controls the High Frequency output with a range of -to +6 dB.

[12] & [18]

PHASE INVERT

Switch for reversing the polarity on the High Output. An LED indi-

 

 

 

cates the selection.

[14]

STEREO

LED indicating stereo mode operation.

MONO 3 -WAY MODE

In 3-way mono operation the controls are marked ABOVE the horizontal blue line. Front panel controls not described in this section are not active in mono 3-way mode. LEDs are disabled for controls which are non- functional in this mode.

[1]

INPUT GAIN

Controls the input level with +/- 12 dB of gain.

[9]

LOW CUT

Switch for selecting the 40 Hz high pass filter. An LED indicates

 

 

the selection.

[2]

LOW/MID

Selects crossover point between LOW and MID frequencies.

[10]

X10 LED

Indicates that the LOW/MID crossover range is 450 Hz to 9.6 kHz.

[6]

MID/HIGH

Selects the crossover point between MID and HIGH frequencies.

[16]

X10 LED

Indicates that the MID/HIGH crossover frequency range is 450 Hz

 

 

to 9.6 kHz

[3]

LOW OUTPUT

Controls the LOW frequency output level with a range of -to +6

 

 

dB.

[11]

PHASE INVERT

Switch for reversing the polarity on the Low Output. An LED indi-

 

 

cates that the phase is reversed.

[7]

MID OUTPUT

Controls the MID frequency output level with a range of -to +6

 

 

dB.

[17]

PHASE INVERT

Switch for reversing the polarity on the Mid Output. An LED indi-

 

 

cates that the phase is reversed.

[8]

HIGH OUTPUT

Controls the HIGH frequency output level with a range of -to +6

 

 

dB.

[18]

PHASE INVERT

Switch for reversing the polarity on the High Output. An LED indi-

 

 

cates that the phase is reversed.

[13]

MONO

LED indicating mono mode operation.

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Harman-Kardon operation manual 223/223XL -234/234XL5, X10 LED

223/223XL, 234/234XL specifications

The Harman-Kardon 234, 234XL, 223, and 223XL are classic receivers that have made their mark in the audio equipment landscape, offering a blend of functionality, performance, and aesthetic appeal. These models are notable for their ability to deliver rich, high-fidelity sound, making them a sought-after choice for audiophiles and casual listeners alike.

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