Orion ORION MaxxBass, Owner'S Manual

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MAXX BASS ® PROCESSOR SETTINGS
To achieve proper performance it is important to set or tune the settings on
the
Maxx Bass ®
Processor to the final system. This section recommends initial
settings and the users can then further adjust these for optimal listening.
1. CROSSOVER: The CROSSOVER control implements a -24dB/octave low
pass filter on the input. Set the CROSSOVER control to OFF if the amplifier
and speakers after the
Maxx Bass
®
Processor are full range speakers or if
passive crossovers are used in the speakers. Set the CROSSOVER control to
ON, if the
Maxx Bass
®
Processor is only used on a woofer channel and
separate amplifiers and speakers are provided for tweeters.
2. FREQUENCY: The FREQUENCY control should be set to 60Hz for 6.5 inch
door speakers and 80Hz for 5.25 to 4.0 inch door speakers.
3. INPUT: The INPUT control is a signal attenuator for high voltage inputs.
The CLIP LED can be used to help set the maximum input level setting prior
to clipping. Start with INPUT control near MIN position and increase INPUT
level until the Clip LED lights occasionally.
4. OUTPUT: The OUTPUT control provides a linear gain on the output to help
match signal levels to power amplifiers. Start with OUTPUT control near MIN
position and adjust accordingly to match levels with other system
components.
5. INTENSITY: The INTENSITY control provides an input to the Maxx Bass
®
algorithm on the level of the effect. Start with INTENSITY near MIN position
and increase until the desired level of bass effect is obtained.
The INTENSITY control on the Maxx Bass
®
Processor and Remote Unit have
identical functionality. At the MIN position on the INTENSITY control, the
Maxx Bass
®
algorithm is in bypass, so that no Maxx Bass
®
processing occurs.
When the Remote INTENSITY control is plugged into the Maxx Bass
®
Processor, the Remote INTENSITY control become active and the INTENSITY
control on the
Maxx Bass
®
Processor is disabled. This allows the user to install
a remote control in a location different than the Maxx Bass
®
Processor and
place in a more convenient position for the listener such as underneath the
dashboard or in the glove compartment.
The INTENSITY control on the Maxx Bass
®
Processor system is only active
when the Remote INTENSITY control is not plugged in. This control is
provided for users, who do not wish to use the Remote INTENSITY control.
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