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MAKE SURE THAT ALL DAX XLR CONNECTORS ARE WIRED AS FOLLOWS: 

 

PIN 1: COMMON (Shield)        PIN 2: NEGATIVE (LO) Signal        PIN 3: POSITIVE (HI) Signal 

 

In the owner's manual for the Diva and Duetta Signature is a diagram showing two different configurations 
for bi-amplification. Either Configuration A or B may be utilized. The selection of the most satisfactory 
configuration is based on a number of system considerations such as the amplifier, interconnect and cable 
characteristics and overall acoustic properties resulting from the selected configuration. 
 
a. Connect preamplifier output to DAX INPUT. Connect DAX WOOFER OUTPUT to the woofer amplifier 

input and DAX MIDRANGE/TWEETER OUTPUT to midrange/tweeter amplifier input. 

 
b. Connect left channel woofer amplifier output terminal to the "Woofer" Amplifier Binding Post on the Diva 

Electronics Box or on the Duetta Signature, Caliper Signature, or Centaur Major nameplates. 

 
c. Connect left channel midrange/tweeter amplifier output terminal to the "Midrange/Tweeter" Amplifier 

Binding Posts on the Diva Electronics Box or on the Duetta Signature, Caliper Signature, or Centaur 
Major nameplates. 

 
d. Follow same procedure for the right channel. 
 

5) Power Supply Connections 

 
Connect the 5 pin XLR with its umbilical cable attached to the power supply, to the connector marked 
POWER in the middle of the DAX back panel. 
 
Before plugging the power cord into an A.C. outlet, make sure the correct voltage setting is selected on the 
back of the power supply. This is indicated on the bottom of the power supply and the packing carton. 
 
To change the fuse or voltage selection, first, disconnect the power cord from the power supply chassis. To 
gain access to fuse and voltage selector: 
 

1.  Locate power entry module on back of power supply. Using a small screwdriver at the left edge, pry 

the fuse and voltage selector cartridge out from the power entry module. 

2.  Lift the black plastic locking tab at center of fuse and voltage selector cartridge and slide out the 

clear plastic fuse holder. Replace fuse with only 250V, 0.5 amp, fast blow fuses. 

3.  Lift the second black plastic locking tab at edge of cartridge and slide out the green voltage sector. 

This is difficult and may require the assistance of another person. 

4.  Rotate the green voltage selector until the desired voltage shows in the window and snap home. 

Remember, there are only two useable voltage settings to chose from. These are listed on the bottom 
of the power supply. 

5.  Re-insert fuse holder into cartridge. Insert cartridge back into connector housing. 

 

WARNING! 

 

TO AVOID SERIOUS ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OF THE 
POWER SUPPLY WHILE IT IS PLUGGED IN. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE 

PARTS INSIDE. 

 
TURN THE DAX ON BEFORE TURNING ON THE AMPLIFIERS! THIS PREVENTS 

ANY TRANSIENTS THAT MAY DAMAGE THE RIBBONS AND YOUR SYSTEM. 

Summary of Contents for DAX 3

Page 1: ...APOGEE ACOUSTICS INC DAX 3 Dedicated Active Crossover Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...ing with single ended or fully balanced input output signal interconnects Input impedance adjustment controls fine tune the matching characteristics between DAX 3 and most available pre amplifiers Sel...

Page 3: ...the printed circuit board can be toggled to the left for Speaker A or to the right for Speaker B Refer to Table 1 for the Apogee speaker designation depending on the two speaker choices received NOTE...

Page 4: ...d to permit operation of the Apogee speakers with the DAX active crossover The wiring changes are simple and readily performed WARNING BEFORE MAKING ANY WIRING CHANGES DISCONNECT ALL POWER TO THE AUDI...

Page 5: ......

Page 6: ...URPLE WOOFER AMP MIDRANGE TWEETER AMP Binding Posts RED BLACK RED BLACK Standard Wiring L1 BLACK ORANGE 2 GREEN Passive X over Active Crossover BLUE WHITE ORANGE GREEN L5 GREY Woofer Wiring a Remove a...

Page 7: ...vas with serial numbers before 10360 resolder short ORANGE wire originating from MIDRANGE TWEETER RED AMPLIFIER BINDING POST from LUG 6 of the BUSSBAR to LUG 1 and 2 Refer to Diagram 2 f Finally cut t...

Page 8: ...lug or wire c Place the nameplates back in their original positions and secure with screws CALIPER SIGNATURE The Caliper Signature is not set up to be easily modified by the customer Therefore we reco...

Page 9: ...amplifiers but not right on top or next to them However the most obvious consideration in choosing a location is user accessibility The DAX should be kept away from stray magnetic fields which can be...

Page 10: ...R in the middle of the DAX back panel Before plugging the power cord into an A C outlet make sure the correct voltage setting is selected on the back of the power supply This is indicated on the botto...

Page 11: ...R on the far right edge of the front panel WOOFER attenuation knob two clicks to the left counterclockwise and then turn the right Fine Tuning knob one click to the left counterclockwise Note that th...

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