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 it near the drivers listening position. Make sure
the Crossover 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
IDX
.
5. You may choose to connect the rear output of the head unit to the rear input of the
crossover. This is optional. Make sure the switches on top are configured correctly.
6. Connect your outputs to your amplifier (s) It is recommended that you mark your
RCA cables at both ends. This will avoid confusion and reduce the trouble shooting
later on.
7. Don't fix the
IDX
permanently into place until you have configured all your
crossovers.
8. Now the fun begins. Start tweaking. It's amazing how much a tiny adjustment to
your crossover frequency can 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 creativity of your installer. The
compact design and side mounted controls of the IDX open up many more options
for you.
Under seat installation and tuning has always been a nightmare with traditional
crossover designs but the IDX can be easily tuned without removing the seat.
Likewise, many compact cars have small bins in the trunk that seem made for the
IDX.
With a little creativity the IDX can do almost anywhere. When you stop and think
about it, it's really more versatile the a traditional design.
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IDX
The Connections and Controls
1. Front Input
2. Rear Input
3. Front Output
4. Rear Output
5. Sub Output
6. Power Connector
7. Input Mode Switch
8. Front Crossover Switch
9. Rear Hi Pass X-over Switch
10. Rear Low Pass Switch
11. Sub Sonic Filter Switch
12. Sub X-Over Slope Switch
13. Front X-Over X10 Switch
14. Front X-Over Gain
15. Front Frequency Control
16. Clip and Power Lights
17. Rear High Pass X10 Switch
18. Rear High Pass Control
19. Rear X-Over Gain
20. Rear Low Pass Control
21. Rear Low Pass X10 Switch
22. Sub Sonic Filter Control
23. Sub X-Over Gain
24. Sub Frequency Control
25. Phase Shift Control
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IDX
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