Audio Control DQL-8, Owner'S Manual

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Owner’s Enjoyment Manual
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Remote Subwoofer Level Control (included) al-
lows you to add a dash-mounted control to your
DQL-8 that will adjust the level of the subwoofer
output or act as a master volume control.
GTO™ Signal-Sensing Inputs: Most fac-
tory-installed source units lack the features that
make it easy to upgrade with really good-sound-
ing, performance aftermarket products. One of
those key features is a 12-volt trigger that will
turn on devices like the DQL-8 and your external
amplifiers. Therefore, we have equipped your
DQL-8 with our unique GTO™ (Great Turn On)
signal-sensing inputs. Once the GTO input de-
tects a speaker-level signal on the “Main Inputs”,
it powers up. When the speaker-level signal goes
away, your DQL-8 will automatically turn-off.
Optionally, your DQL-8 is also equipped with a
standard 12-volt trigger (Remote In) that will al-
low you to turn on your DQL-8 in the traditional
manner.
User Memories:
The DQL-8 has the ability to
set and store eight different system equalization
settings in individual memory locations. The
first four memories (1 –4) are tied to the main
inputs and memories 5 through 8 are available
specifically for use with the auxiliary inputs. Al-
though some of us have foggy memories, for one
reason or another, the memories in your DQL-8
are non-volatile. This means they won’t go away
when you leave your dome light on at night and
kill your battery!
12-Volt Output Trigger: Since you will be
using an external amplifier(s) and processor in
your system, you will need the ability to “trig-
ger” or turn-on these devices (a romantic dinner
won’t quite work here). Your DQL-8 has a high-
current 12-volt output (labeled Remote Out) that
will provide a trigger to these remote devices,
when the DQL-8 is powered up. Please note that
this output is not to be used as the main power
for these devices.
AutoMode:
This feature allows you to gener-
ate a subwoofer output with its own indepen-
dent equalization even if you don’t feed the
DQL-8 a separate subwoofer input. While in
Independent Sub Mode, the DQL-8 will sense
whether or not you have a subwoofer input. If
it doesn’t detect one, it will take the input from
the Channel 3 / Rear input and feed the sub-
woofer output. You can then use the DQL-8’s sub
EQ section and crossover to tailor your subwoof-
er to your liking. Note: In 2ch and 4ch modes, the
Subwoofer is fed from the Front channel input so
this feature is inactive.
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