Directed Audio 500/2, Owner'S Manual

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© 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc
TOP PANEL CONTROLS
GAIN FREQ
MIN 50Hz MAX 500Hz
LPF HPF
FLAT
BASS EQ
OFF ON
FIGURE 3—AMPLIFIER CONTROLS 500/2 TOP
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1. IInnppuutt GGaaiinn AAddjjuussttm meenntt - Controls
amplifier sensitivity and is used to
match the input level of the ampli-
fier to the output level of the signal
source.
2. CCrroossssoovveerr SSeelleeccttiioonn SSw wiittcchh -
Controls the type of filter for the on-
board active crossover. FLAT does
not attenuate any frequencies and
is for full range speaker systems.
HPF attenuates low frequencies and
is used for mid-range speakers and
tweeters. LPF attenuates high
frequencies and is used for
subwoofers speakers.
3. CCrroossssoovveerr FFrreeqquueennccyy AAddjjuussttm meenntt -
Adjusts the crossover point for the
on board active crossover.
4. BBaassss EEQQ - Adds 8 db of additional
boost to the speaker output when
on.
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Control Panel Cover
The gain and filter controls are located
under a control panel cover on top of
the amplifier. The control panel cover
must be removed to gain access to the
gain and filter controls.
Remove/Install
Four Allen-head screws hold the control
panel cover to the amplifier top panel,
one at each corner. They can be
removed with the wrench supplied in
the hardware pack.
TOP PANEL FEATURES