DXE DIGITAL CROSSOVER EQUALIZER MANUAL AND USER GUIDE DXE DIGITAL HYBRID EQ/CROSSOVER FULLY BALANCED SIGNAL FROM HEAD UNIT TO CONTROL UNIT. GREEN DOT MATRIX DISPLAY REMOTE CONTROLLER. DUAL INPUT. 5 BAND PARAMETRIC EQ. MICROPROCESSOR CONTROLLED. 12/24 DB HIGH PASS CROSSOVER. 3 STEREO PLUS SUMMED SUB AND CENTER OUTPUTS. 12/24/48 DB SUB CROSSOVER.
DXE Manual Table of Contents Introduction Features Installation Procedures EQ Controls Crossover Controls Crossover Connections Example System Active 2 way Example System Active 3 way Example System Active 4 way Example System Active & Passive 4 way High Pass Crossover Menus X3 Crossover Menus X2 Crossover Menus Sub Crossover Menus Recalling Presets Changing the Welcome Screen Menu Map Specifications 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 16 17 18 Introduction Welcome to the Arc Audio family of performance
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Configuration and Tuning High Pass Crossover 12dB/24dB pre octave. 16Hz – 7100Hz 12dB/24dB Per Octave Stereo Crossover Frequency Hold the Select button for 2 seconds to advance to the next menu. Repeat this step until you get to the Frequency Menu. Tap the Select button until you reach the HP: (High Pass) Frequency. Turn the knob either direction to raise or lower the Frequency. Crossover Slope Adjustments Hold the Select button for 2 seconds to advance to the next menu.
Crossover 3 (X3) High Pass = 167Hz-7100Hz Low Pass = 167Hz-7011Hz Band Pass High=167Hz-7100Hz Band Pass Low= 16Hz-710Hz 12dB per Octave Crossover Mode Hold the Select button for 2 seconds to advance to the next menu. Repeat this step until you get to the Range Menu. Tap the Select button until you reach the X3 Mode: Turn the knob either direction to Select; HIGH, LOW, BAND or FULL Crossover Frequency Hold the Select button for 2 seconds to advance to the next menu.
Crossover 2 (X2) High Pass = 115Hz-4900Hz Low Pass = 115Hz-4900Hz Band Pass Low= 16Hz-710Hz Band Pass High=115Hz-4900Hz 12dB per Octave Crossover Mode; Hold the Select button for 2 seconds to advance to the next menu. Repeat this step until you get to the Range Menu. Tap the Select button until you reach the X2 Mode: Turn the knob either direction to Select; HIGH, LOW, BAND or FULL Crossover Frequency Hold the Select button for 2 seconds to advance to the next menu.
The DXE Menus Sub Crossover 12dB/24dB/48dB mono 4Hz – 152Hz Crossover Frequency Hold the Select button for 2 seconds to advance to the next menu. Repeat this step until you get to the Frequency Menu. Tap the Select button until you reach the Sub: (Subwoofer) Frequency. Turn the knob either direction to raise or lower the Frequency. Crossover Slope Adjustments Hold the Select button for 2 seconds to advance to the next menu. Repeat this step until you get to the Range Menu.
To Change the Presets, The DXE has six memory presets. With six different system configurations, almost anything is possible. Hold the Select button for 2 seconds to advance to the next menu. Repeat this step until you get to the Presets menu. Turn the knob either direction to select the Preset you wish. Tap the Select button to Recall the setting saved in this Preset. Note: No need to save your settings before you e xit.
The DXE Menus 1: Freq Menu 1: Sub: 65.4 Hz 2: X2 HP 0115 Hz 3: X2 (HP) 4: X3 Hi: 3508 Hz 5: X3 Low: 0075 Hz 6: HP: 3508 Hz RH 2: Gain Menu X2 Level: X3 Level: Ctr level: Sub Level: HP Level: The Frequency Menu adjusts all the crossover points that are available in the current configuration. In this example X2 is in high pass so the Low frequency is not displayed. All output gains are adjusted here. The Sub Level has a +10db boost. All the remaining output level range from –90dB to –00dB.
Specifications Max input level Input sensitivity Max output level Input impedance Minimum output impedance Harmonic distortion + Noise Frequency response Separation At 1 KHz “A” weighted Signal to Noise “A” weighted 5 Filters with +-15 dB at Current requirements. 8 volts RMS 8V (0 dB), 2V (10 dB), 700mV(20 dB) 10 volts RMS 47.5 K ohm 600 ohms < .005 +-.2dB > 78 dB > 108 dB 20Hz-50Hz with Q of 2 50Hz-100Hz with Q of 1.4 100Hz-1Khz wit Q of 1.1 1KHz-10KHz with Q of 1.1 10KHz-20KHz with Q of 1.1 1.
LIMITED WARRANTY Before shipping this product back for service call for a Return Authorization number. This number must be clearly marked on the outside of the box. Terms & Conditions: ARC Audio warranties the unit to be free of any material defects or defects in workmanship for a period of one year and will repair or replace at our discretion; this unit or any part thereof only if it proves to be defective as a result of normal use.
Features: 1. Fully balanced signal from EQ unit to Crossover. 2. Green dot matrix display remote controller for setting output levels, crossover range and configuration of control unit. 3. Front-Rear fader. 4. Back lit knobs (Blue). 5. Dual input. 6. Five filters with adjustable center frequency. 7. Selectable input gain. 8. Microprocessor controlled. 9. 12/24 high pass output. 10. Two 12 dB band pass crossovers. 11. Full range summed center channel. 12. Summed Sub out with 10 dB of gain (bass Boost). 13.
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.
The Connections and Controls The Front Panel 5. Master Volume Level Control: DXE has the ability to control the volume of your system including both inputs. This offers you control over sources like DVD players that do not have a volume control. 6. Preamp Clip Indicator: This LED light indicates that you are supplying the DXE its maximum amount of signal voltage.
Back Panel 1. Inputs: The DXE has two RCA inputs that need to get their audio signals from the source units (CD Player and Video system). If your source unit has multiple outputs (like a front, rear, and/or subwoofer) you should only connect the front or rear outputs to your DXE. 2. Input Levels: These switches allow you to maximize the signal level from your source unit that goes into your DXE to achieve maximum signal to noise.
The Crossover Display 1. The Plug: This is a 10-pin flat wire cable. Do Not mistake it for the 8 pin Balanced Line cable. It won’t work. 2. The Knob : This is a rotary encoder. All adjustments to the crossover are made here. It doesn’t have a stop. It will keep turning until your fingers get tired. 3. 16 Character Display: All your crossover information is displayed here. The menus are designed to be simple to understand but with only 16 characters to work with we had to abbreviate. 4.
DXE Crossover 1. Balanced Input: This balanced line connector should be connected to the DXE Equalizer, Be careful to plug it into the right spot. This cable will plug into the remote display port but this is a bad thing. Don’t try it. 2. Power Out: This powers the EQ Section. If you are not getting any lights on your EQ check this connection. 3. Remote Display: This is a 10-pin flat wire cable. Do not mistake it for the 8 pin Balanced Line cable. It won’t work. 4.
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