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strongly recommend to use an optional remote
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ital signal input!
Information:
The HELIX DSP.2 can only han-
dle uncompressed digital stereo signals in PCM
format with a sample rate between 12 kHz and
96 kHz and no Dolby-coded signals.
5. Connection to power supply
Make sure to disconnect the battery before
installing the HELIX DSP.2!
Solely use the included screw-type terminal
to connect the HELIX DSP.2 to a power sup-
ply. Make sure of correct polarity. The ground
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at a non-insulated point. Inadequate grounding
causes audible interference and malfunctions.
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AWG18 for both power supply wires.
6. Connecting the remote input
The remote input of the
Power Input
has to be
connected to the radio remote output if the sig-
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Opti-
cal Input
are solely used as signal inputs. We
do not recommend controlling the remote input
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turn on/off. If the
Highlevel Input
is used this in-
put does not need to be connected as long as
the car radio has BTL output stages.
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The DSP.2 will be turned on automatically if the
Highlevel Input
is used or if a signal is applied
to the remote input terminal. The “Auto Remote”
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there are e.g. noises while switching on/off the
signal processor.
Note:
If the automatic turn-on function is deac-
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terminal to power up the signal processor! The
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position of the “Auto Remote” switch. Therefore
dismantle the side panel (where the USB input
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Phillips screws and one allen screw). Now you
can pull out the bottom plate and get access to
the switch. The switch is located near by the
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following picture).
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disabled.
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The general DSP settings should be con-
ducted with the DSP PC-Tool software be-
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time.
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mation about connecting the DSP.2 to a com-
puter can be found on page 21.
9. Connecting the remote output
This output (Remote out) is used to supply re-
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use this remote output signal to turn on the am-
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