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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 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. Remove all the paint and under coat 
before you screw it down. Don't trust the stock ground. Make a new one.

4. Connect the front output of you head unit to the front input of the XEQ.

5. Connect the Sub out to the "Direct Sub Input". This is optional. Make 
sure the switches on top are configured correctly. 

6. Don't fix the EQ permanently into place until your gains have been set.

7. Adjust the "Input Level" control on your XEQ to match the source unit's 
output. With the head unit volume at about 75% of max, move the gain 
switch from 0dB to +6 dB. Look at the input clip light on the front of the 
EQ. It should NOT be on. It may flash occasionally. If it doesn't flash, move 
the gains to +12dB. Unless you have a very low output head unit the clip 
light will surely be flashing now. If it is move back to +6dB or +0dB.

8. Now the fun begins. With the EQ still out, begin adjusting the sub 
crossover. Try to find a good neutral. You can always change the level 
later. 

9. Start tweaking. It's amazing how much a tiny adjustment to your EQ 
frequency can change your system.

10. Enjoy the results

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The Connections and Controls

1. Front Output
2. Rear Output
3. Input
4. Sub "Direct Input"
5. Sub Output
6. Power Connector
7. Input Gain
8. Sub Input Gain
9. Sub Crossover Switch
10. Sub "Direct Input" Switch
11. Sub EQ Bypass
12. Sub Frequency Control
13. Master Volume
14. Clip Indicator
15. EQ Frequency Controls
16. Fader
17. Sub Volume

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Summary of Contents for IDX

Page 1: ...ble Band Pass Crossover 8 Volt RMS Output Independent Front and Rear Inputs Output Clip Indicator for Easy Gain Setting 4 Layer PC Board with SMT Devices Variable Sub woofer Crossover Variable Sub woofer Crossover Front panel Sub output level control 8 Volt RMS Output Direct Sub Input Input Clip Indicator for Easy Gain Setting 4 Layer PC Board with SMT Devices ...

Page 2: ...l Arc Audio dealer and let the trained professionals install or tune it for you XEQ Table of Contents Introduction Features Advanced Features Installation Information Connections and Controls Detailed Review of Controls System Examples 2 Way with Direct Sub Input 2 Way with Fading Front and Rear Specifications IDX Manual 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 XEQ XEQ Features 1 7 Band Equalizer 2 Variable Sub woof...

Page 3: ...ut Level control on your XEQ to match the source unit s output With the head unit volume at about 75 of max move the gain switch from 0dB to 6 dB Look at the input clip light on the front of the EQ It should NOT be on It may flash occasionally If it doesn t flash move the gains to 12dB Unless you have a very low output head unit the clip light will surely be flashing now If it is move back to 6dB ...

Page 4: ... the place to do it I most cases it should match the input gain 9 Sub Crossover Switch The XEQ has a 12dB Sub woofer crossover This feature can be bypassed by setting the switch to Full Warning The Sub Out will now be Full Range 10 Sub Direct Input Switch Bypasses the EQ and routes the sub signal directly to the Sub Out allowing the use of the advanced features in your head unit 11 Sub EQ Bypass W...

Page 5: ... Separation 75dB Sub Woofer Crossover 45Hz 150Hz 12dB Octave Input Impedance 15K Ohms RMS Output 1KHz 9 0 Volts Frequency Response 20Hz 30KHz EQ Frequency Range 50Hz 100Hz 275Hz 770Hz 2 2KHZ 6 0KHz 16 8KHZ 12dB Q 1 38 12dB Q 1 20 12dB Q 1 25 12dB Q 1 18 12dB Q 1 08 12dB Q 1 10 12dB Q 0 98 XEQ SPECIFICATIONS XEQ IDX XEQ 8 ...

Page 6: ...ny point you begin to feel overwhelmed return to your local Arc Audio dealer and let the trained professionals install or tune it for you IDX Table of Contents Introduction Features Installation Information Connections and Controls Detailed Review of Controls System Examples 2 Way Fading Front and Rear 3 Way With Active Filtering for Mids and Tweeters 3 Way With Active Filtering for Mid Bass and C...

Page 7: ...an change your system This is a very abbreviated description of a typical install Every install is a bit different Take your time and read your instructions you know you should If you begin to feel you re getting in over you head Pack it back up and take it to your nearest ARC Audio dealer for professional installation Alternate Mounting Locations Modern vehicles can be a real challenge to the cre...

Page 8: ... from 15Hz to 5000Hz Even the tiniest turn would make a huge change For this reason we have added a X10 or 10 times switch When this switch is activated the frequency will be 10 Times that marked on the face 50Hz becomes 500Hz 500Hz becomes 5000Hz 13 IDX 14 Front X Over Gain Each crossover has its own gain This will make up front tuning much easier You will only need to make basic adjustments to y...

Page 9: ...RATION YOUR SYSTEM MAY REQUIRE DEFERENT SETTINGS 15 IDX X10 on 500Hz X10 5000Hz X10 OFF 90Hz X 1 90Hz X10 ON 500Hz X 10 5000Hz IN BAND PASS MODE 90Hz TO 5000Hz 3 WAY WITH ACTIVE FILTERING FOR MIDS AND TWEETERS NOTE THE CONTROL POSITIONS SHOWN ARE ONLY ONE SUGGESTED CONFIGURATION YOUR SYSTEM MAY REQUIRE DEFERENT SETTINGS XEQ IDX IDX 16 ...

Page 10: ...DX Signal to Noise Ratio A Weighted 100dB THD 9 0V Output 0 005 Channel Separation 75dB Sub Sonic Filter 12dB Octave 15Hz 150Hz Sub Woofer Crossover 50Hz 500Hz 12dB 24dB MONO Front High Pass Crossover 12dB Octave Rear High Pass Crossover 12dB Octave 15Hz 500Hz X10 150Hz 5KHz 15Hz 500Hz X10 150Hz 5KHz Rear Low Pass Crossover 12dB Octave 50Hz 500Hz X10 500Hz 5KHz Input Impedance 15K Ohms RMS Output ...

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