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CONTROL PANEL FEATURES

Adjustment Knobs 

The 6500 five-band parametric equalizer
features dual-function control knobs that
extend when needed for adjustments
and retract when not in use, allowing full
adjustability with minimum control panel
clutter. When the knobs are extended for
adjustment they have an in and out posi-
tion that allows each knob to control
multiple processor settings.

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EExxtteenndd  aanndd  RReettrraacctt  KKnnoobbss - To
extend and retract the adjustment
knobs, press and release them into
the control panel; they will extend
or retract with each press.

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IINN aanndd OOUUTT PPoossiittiioonn - A knob is set
to its in position when it is initially
extended. To set a knob to its out
position pull gently on the knob
until a plainly-felt notched position
is reached.

NNOOTTEE:: DO NOT use excessive force when using the adjustment

knobs or damage to their release mechanism can result.

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IN/VOLUME - When in this
knob controls the overall
volume of the system. It
affects all line-level outputs to
the amplifiers.

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OUT/FADER - When out this
knob controls the front to rear

balance of the high-pass output
jacks.

2. IInnppuutt SSoouurrccee LLEEDD - The color of the

LED indicates which input source is
currently active. 

GREEN indicates Source 1 is active.

RED indicates Source 2 is active.

ORANGE indicates the control panel
AUX is active.

3. IInnppuutt  SSoouurrccee  SSw

wiittcchh - This is a

momentary push-button switch that
will cycle through the three input
sources by activating a new input
source each time it is pressed.

NNOOTTEE:: The EQ defaults to SRC 1 when the unit is switched on.

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IN/SUB VOLUME: When in this
knob controls the dedicated
subwoofer output volume.

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OUT/SUB FREQUENCY: When
out this knob controls the low-
pass crossover frequency for
the dedicated subwoofer output
between 30-400Hz at 12dB/
octave.

Summary of Contents for 6500

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Page 3: ...ain pream plifiers and three source input capability the Directed Audio 6500 five band para metric equalizer will integrate with the most sophisticated of mobile audio video systems and will excite and delight the mobile sound enthusiast with years of high quality audio reproduction The Directed Audio 6500 five band para metric equalizer is covered by two year limited warranty Be sure to retain yo...

Page 4: ...cci dent or unreasonable use neglect improper service or other causes not arising out of defects in materials or construction ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO EXPRESS WARRANTY IMPLIED WARRANTY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR PARTIC ULAR PURPOSE AND WARRANTY OF NON INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW AND DIRECTED NEITH...

Page 5: ...s Dual function controls pull out for easy system tuning Separately adjustable front and rear high pass crossovers Dedicated subwoofer output with adjustable low pass crossover Front panel controls for fader sub level and HP LP frequencies Master volume control drives over 10 volts RMS output sub out Three switched inputs for controlling multiple sources Selectable dual color illumination and back...

Page 6: ...djustments 5 Route all power wires and audio cables away from sharp metal edges that can cause shorts to ground and any moving parts that can tangle the wires such as heater controls or wiper motors 6 Route all power and signal cables as far as possible from other vehicle wiring harnesses Loom when appropriate 7 It is recommended that the equal izer be grounded directly to the chassis of the Sourc...

Page 7: ...r release mechanism can result 1 M Ma as st te er r V Vo ollu um me e F Fa ad de er r C Co on nt tr ro oll K Kn no ob b IN VOLUME When in this knob controls the overall volume of the system It affects all line level outputs to the amplifiers OUT FADER When out this knob controls the front to rear balance of the high pass output jacks 2 IIn np pu ut t S So ou ur rc ce e L LE ED D The color of the L...

Page 8: ... re eq qu ue en nc cy y C Co on nt tr ro olls s IN FREQUENCY GAIN CONTROL When IN these knobs control the gains for their respective frequencies The center position is flat with a maximum 18dB and 18dB adjustment capability OUT PARAMETER CONTROLS When out these knobs control the center frequency of their respective filter band The center frequency ranges are described in the chart below C Co on nt...

Page 9: ... 6500 will stay on for five seconds before turning off This feature is designed into the 6500 to eliminate system turn off pops that can occur when several compo nents turn off at the same time DO NOT connect this to a 12V constant power supply 4 G Gr ro ou un nd d Connect this terminal to a quality ground location preferably the chassis of the head unit which must itself be properly grounded to t...

Page 10: ...d test for well balanced and linear volume adjustment when using the Source 1 volume control 7 When connecting a second source unit to the Source 2 input the source one input gains top of unit may need further adjusting to achieve a close signal level match INITIAL SETTINGS ATC 3A FIGURE 2 REAR PANEL 8 F Fr ro on nt t A Am mp plliif fiie er r O Ou ut tp pu ut t These are output jacks for sending t...

Page 11: ...s gain and frequency control to the center position N NO OT TE E When interfacing Directed class d amplifiers with non defeatable low pass crossovers adjust the amplifiers crossover point to its highest frequency setting 4 Turn on the head unit and play a familiar piece of music as reference material 5 If the front and rear outputs have been set to high pass by setting the switch on the rear panel...

Page 12: ...12 2002 Directed Electronics Inc To Front Amp To Rear Amp To Sub Amp To Source 2 To Source 1 GROUND REMOTE IN 12V CONSTANT REMOTE OUT ATC 3A ILLUMINATION SWITCH HIGH PASS OUTPUT SWITCH SYSTEM DIAGRAM ...

Page 13: ...Signal to Noise Ratio 100dB 1 volt input Frequency Response 20Hz 30kHz 0 5dB Maximum Output Voltage 6V RMS front rear outputs 10V RMS subwoofer output Output Impedance 500 ohm Gain all filters set flat 1V in 2V front rear 6V sub Total Harmonic Distortion 0 006 Stereo Separation 75dB 1kHz Input Sensitivity 50mv 4 0V RMS fixed inputs 50mv 10V RMS variable input Input Impedance 21K ohms Operating vol...

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Page 16: ... field of advanced electronic technology Directed is ISO 9001 registered Directed is committed to delivering world class quality products and services that excite and delight our customers Directed Electronics Inc Vista California 92083 www directed com Directed is a proud member of Quality Directed products are sold and serviced throughout North America and around the world Call 800 274 0200 for ...

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