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XEQ MANU AL AND USER GUIDE 3-W A Y CR OSSO VER WITH SUB SONIC FIL TER 7-BAND EQU ALIZER WITH DIRECT SUB INPUT IDX V ariable Sub Phase Shift Sub Sonic Filter Fully V ariable Band Pass Crossover 8 V olt RMS Output Independent Front and Rear Inputs Output Clip Indicator for Easy Gain Setting 4-Layer PC Board with SMT Devices V ariable Sub woofer Cross[...]
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Introduction Welcome to the Arc Audio family of performance signal processors. A blend of Arc Audio's lengthy experience in performance car audio design combined with our highly skilled engineering staff. Y ou are now the proud owner of the IDX or XEQ . A unique combination of the highest quality analog components and precision engineering. Wh[...]
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Installation Information 1. The XEQ needs to be installed in the signal path between your source unit and your external amplifier(s). 2. Physically mount the XEQ near the drivers listening position. Make sure the EQ 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 [...]
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1. Front Output: Simply connect to the amplifier driving the front speakers. This is a full range output so if you plan to run it hard you should use a crossover at this point. 2. Rear Output: Just like it sounds, this is connected to the rear amp. 3. Input: Main Input should be a full range signal from the head unit. If you are using the Sub Direc[...]
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XEQ Optional 2-W A Y With F ADING FRONT and REAR 7 XEQ Signal to Noise Ratio (A-W eighted) >100dB THD @ 8.0V Output 0.005% Channel Separation >75dB Sub W oofer Crossov er 45Hz-150Hz 12dB/Octav e Input Impedance 15K Ohms RMS Output @ 1KHz 9.0 V olts F requency Response 20Hz-30KHz EQ F requency Range @ 50Hz 100Hz 275Hz 770Hz 2.2KHZ 6.0KHz 16.8K[...]
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Introduction Welcome to the Arc Audio family of performance signal processors. A blend of Arc Audio's lengthy experience in performance car audio design combined with our highly skilled engineering staff. Y ou are now the proud owner of the IDX or XEQ . A unique combination of the highest quality analog components and precision engineering. Wh[...]
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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 i[...]
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1. Front Input: This is the default input. If you are using one input (2 CH.) connect your RCAs here. 2. Rear Input: Use the rear inputs for 4-channel operation. In this configuration you can have faded front and rear front your hear unit. 3. Front Output: Front output in name only . If you're using the IDX in 3-Way this will be your High Pass[...]
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X10 OFF 90Hz X 1 = 90Hz X10 OFF 90Hz X 1 = 90Hz 2-W A Y F ADING FRONT AND REAR NO TE: THE CONTR OL POSITIONS SHOWN ARE ONL Y ONE SUGGESTED CONFIGURA TION. Y OUR SYSTEM MA Y REQUIRE DEFERENT SETTINGS. 15 IDX X10 on 500Hz X10 = 5000Hz X10 OFF 90Hz X 1 = 90Hz X10 ON 500Hz X 10 = 5000Hz IN BAND P ASS MODE 90Hz TO 5000Hz 3-W A Y WITH ACTIVE FIL TERING F[...]
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X10 OFF 500Hz X1 = 500Hz X10 OFF 90Hz X 1 = 90Hz X10 OFF 500Hz X 1 = 500Hz IN BAND P ASS MODE 90Hz TO 5000Hz 3-W A Y WITH ACTIVE FIL TERING FOR MID-BASS AND COMPONENT SET NO TE: THE CONTR OL POSITIONS SHOWN ARE ONL Y ONE SUGGESTED CONFIGURA TION. Y OUR SYSTEM MA Y REQUIRE DEFERENT SETTINGS. 17 IDX Signal to Noise Ratio (A-W eighted) >100dB THD @[...]