if using the rear outputs from
the source unit
• Connect the rear line level
outputs of the source unit to
the “B” inputs of the crossover.
• Slide the parallel input switch
to the “OUT” position.
if using the subwoofer outputs
from the source unit
• Connect the subwoofer line
level outputs of the source unit
to the “SUB” inputs of the
crossover.
• Slide the parallel input switch
to the “OUT” position.
AUDIO OUTPUT AND POWER CONNECTIONS
• Connect the “A”, “B” and sub channel outputs of the XM6 crossover
to the inputs of their respective amplifiers.
• Connect the crossovers’ B+ terminals to the positive terminal of the vehicle’s
battery. Cut the supplied fuse loop (so there are now two separate wires
that attach to each end of the fuse holder). Install the fuse holder 18" from
the battery on the power wire that runs through firewall or sheet metal to
protect the battery, the vehicle and more importantly, you.
• Connect the GND terminal of the XM6 crossover to the vehicle chassis.
For better conductivity, if necessary, scrape paint off of the chassis to
reveal bare metal at the contact point.
• Connect the REM terminal of the crossover to the remote output
terminal of the source unit to establish crossover remote power on/off
via the source unit. If the source unit does not provide a remote output,
connect to its power antenna terminal.
• Double check all the previous installation steps. If everything is in
order, complete the installation by reconnecting the battery ground to
the vehicle chassis.
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WIRING
Caution:
Routing audio cables and power cables together would invariably
cause radiated engine noise in your audio system. If possible, run audio
cables on one side of your car and power cables on the other. Never route
these wires underneath the vehicle body.
• It is best to route all wires of the audio system along with the existing
electrical wires of the vehicle through this would call for the dismounting
of kick panels, door sills, etc. Where possible, the cleanest and safest
route is under the carpet or behind the side panels.
• If you need to dismantle any part of the vehicle during installation,
make notes of the dismantling process to ensure that you would be
able to reassemble those parts afterwards. All the hardware, for example,
screws, dismantled from the vehicle should be kept in a container to
make reassembly easier.
• Run the various wires accordingly while avoiding sharp edges and
door jams.
• Grommets should be used to protect the wires when they are routed
through bare metal holes. For best protection, we recommend using
automotive flexible plastic tubing and for ease of handling, use plastic
tie-wraps.
• All wires and cables should be “stress relieved” at various points on
both the input and output side of the crossovers. Cable clamps should
be used to reduce stress on the terminals.
Note:
The battery ground should remain
DISCONNECTED
at all stages
of installation.
AUDIO INPUT CONNECTIONS
• Connect the front line level
outputs of the source unit to the
“A” inputs of the crossover.
• If using the XM6 with source unit
that does not have additional
rear and sub line level outputs,
slide each parallel input switch
to the “IN” position and skip the
next two steps.
