SETTING UP SYSTEMS AFTER INSTALLATION FOR BEST PERFORMANCE

General:

At this point you are ready to get more specific on the settings for your amplifier.

HIgh Pass:

-When in Hi Pass operation, this setting acts as a low frequency cut off for your system reproduction. The point that you set it at cuts off any frequencies from reproduction

beyond this point. The 12 o'clockposition is a great starting point. EXAMPLE: If you adjust the High Pass to 100Hz. the amplifier will not play trequencies below 100Hz but will play trequencies trom 100Hz to the chosen Low Pass trequency.

-When in Low Pass/Bandpass operation, this setting acts as a low frequency cut off for your system reproduction aka Subsonic Filter. The point that you set it at cuts off any

trequencies trom reproduction beyond this point. The 12 o'clockposition is a great starting point. EXAMPLE: Ifyou adjust the High Pass to 25Hz. the amplifier will not play trequencies below 25Hz but will play frequencies from 25Hz to the chosen Low Pass frequency.

-When in Flat/Full operation, the High Pass crossover is bypassed.

BassEQ:

This setting is a fIXed bass boost at 45Hz that is variable from 0-1 OdB. This feature provides impact to your bass, but if not adjusted correctly. it can be over used and cause damage to your speakers and amplifiers. It is best to slowly turn this setting clockwise until the desired punch is felt. it is not recommended to exceed the 12 o'clockposition

unless listening at a low volume or a low recording quali1y as this can result in high distortion and possibly clipping.

Low Pass:

The Low Pass control acts as a ceiling and doesn'tallow frequencies to the right of the desired setting to be reproduced. Turning the potentiometer all the way to the right

is a great starting point. EXAMPLE: Ifyou adjust the Low Pass to 120Hz. the amplifier will not play fTequencies above 120Hz but will play frequencies from 120Hz to the chosen Hi Pass or Subsonic trequency.

-When in Hi Pass operation, this setting is bypassed.

Level Control Setup:

Ensuse that the level is turned completely to the left prior to turning the syetem on. Next you should insert a CD or cassette that you are familiar with to use as a reference,

and turn the head unit volume control to about 80% of its full setting. The system sound level will of course be very low. and the following procedures will help you to match the amplifier input sensitivities properly to the head unit output signal level.

It is important to match the amplifier LEVEL input sensitMty to the Radio/CD output sensitivity. This can be located in the Radio/CD manual.

If the Radio/CD output sensitivi1y is 2 volts. then adjust the amplifier LEVEL input to 2 volts.

Ifyou are not sure what the Radio output sensitivi1y is. follow these general guide lines:

Turn the level control up SlOWly, till you hear distortion, then back off a few degrrees on the control. If at any point your amplifier goes into protection, you will need to turn the level to the left a bit and then try again. If you reach a point where the output does not increase, stop turning the level control to the righe as the amplifier/speaker combo has reached its maxx output in this application.

Z or:l way active systems lalll:

Always start with the bass. or low frequency amplifier as a reference. by turning its control up to the point where distortion is audible. and back it olf some. Now adjust the level control for the highs or tweeter channels in a 2 way active system. to balance the highs to lows.

In a 3 way active system, match the midrange level to the bass, and then the highs to the midrange and bass. It may be necessary to perform a few iterations of the midrange and highs level control settings to achieve a satisfactory sound balance.

Sit bIIck and enjoy the music!

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