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2-Way, 3-Way

4-Way Crossovers

       

223/223XL - 234/234XL

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anyway, it will not detract from the true stereo picture of the source

material.

We have provided 4 rack screws and washers for easy mounting in stan-

dard audio racks. You should avoid mounting the unit near large power

transformers or motors. Route the AC cord away from audio lines and

plug it into a power source close by. If the power cord must cross over

audio lines, you should take care to have them cross at 90 degree

angles.

The input and output connectors are balanced/unbalanced 1/ 4” TRS-

type connectors. The tip of the plug is wired as hot (+), the ring is wired

as cold (-), and the sleeve is wired as the ground or shield.

The 234/234XL-223/223XL crossovers have differentially balanced input

and output circuits. Balanced wiring is recommended, even with unbal-

anced source devices, especially when running long paths. Twin-conduc-

tor, shielded cable is more reliable since it does not depend on the shield

wire itself to complete the signal connection. Using twin conductor cable,

a broken shield may only result in a slight increase in noise or hum due to

the lack of shielding. You may also use unbalanced cables to connect to

and from the crossover.

If there appears to be no power:

• Check that either the stereo or mono LED on the front panel of the

234/234XL-223/223XL is lit.

• Check that the power cord is seated properly in the back panel of the

crossover and that it is plugged into an active AC power source.

If there appears to be power, but no audible signal:

• Confirm that active audio lines are connected to the crossover’s

inputs and outputs.

• Check that both the input and output gain controls are advanced suffi-

ciently.

• Check to make sure that you have turned up the amplifiers’ outputs.

• Ensure that the proper mode for your setup has been selected via the

rear panel mode switches.

• Check the LF Sum switch.

• Check the x10 switch. This changes the range of the crossover fre-

quency from 45 - 960 Hz to 450 Hz - 9.6 kHz.

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Summary of Contents for 223

Page 1: ...2 Way 3 Way 4 Way Crossovers 223 223XL 234 234XL Operation Manual...

Page 2: ...shock refer servicing to qualified service personnel or equivalent This Equipment is intended for rack mount use only SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IF YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH A POWER CO...

Page 3: ...Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte Anv nd samma batteri typ eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattil lverkaren Kassera anv nt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruk tion IMPORTANT S...

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Page 5: ...INSPECTION 3 234 234XL FRONT PANEL OPERATION 3 223 223XL FRONT PANEL OPERATION 5 234 234XL 223 223XL REAR PANEL OPERATIONS 6 234 234XL 223 223XL AUDIO CONNECTIONS 7 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 7 FEATURES...

Page 6: ...y Proof of purchase is considered to be the burden of the consumer 2 dbx warrants this product when bought and used solely within the U S to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under nor...

Page 7: ...e 40 Hz high pass filter An LED indicates the selection 2 8 LOW MID Selects crossover point between the LOW and HIGH outputs 14 21 X10 LED Indicates that the LOW HIGH crossover frequency range is 450...

Page 8: ...e controls are marked ABOVE the horizontal blue line Front panel controls not described in this section are not active in mono 4 way mode LEDs are disabled for controls which are non functional in mon...

Page 9: ...s section are not active in mono 3 way mode LEDs are disabled for controls which are non functional in this mode 1 INPUT GAIN Controls the input level with 12 dB of gain 9 LOW CUT Switch for selecting...

Page 10: ...ds of your particular speaker system Follow the manufacturer s guidelines carefully as dbx is not responsible for dam age relating to improper setup or implementation of the 234 234XL 223 223XL Withou...

Page 11: ...bove the connectors To operate the 223 223XL in mono 3 way mode use the markings below the connectors The connectors which are not used in the selected mode are marked not used This designa tion appli...

Page 12: ...0 switch ALWAYS ensure that the amplifiers feeding all speaker systems are turned off or that the input gain controls on the power amplifiers are turned down before changing the setting of the X10 swi...

Page 13: ...when running long paths Twin conduc tor shielded cable is more reliable since it does not depend on the shield wire itself to complete the signal connection Using twin conductor cable a broken shield...

Page 14: ...chassis ground Never lift a safety ground If you suspect the hum is not caused by a ground loop Check the audio at an earlier stage in the audio chain Low level equipment should be mounted away from p...

Page 15: ...ow High 45 to 960 Hz or 450 Hz to 9 6 kHz x10 setting Low Mid 45 to 960 Hz or 450 Hz to 9 6 kHz x10 setting Mid High 450 Hz to 9 6 kHz 234 234XL Mono Mode Low Low Mid 45 to 960 Hz or 450 Hz to 9 6 kHz...

Page 16: ...Utah 84070 Phone 801 568 7660 Fax 801 568 7662 Questions or comments E mail us at customer dbxpro com or visit our World Wide Web home page at http www dbxpro com A Harman International Company 18 215...

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