3
INSTALLATION
You can easily connect this cross-
over. However, improper connec-
tions can damage your crossover and
other components in your autosound
system, and possibly your vehicle’s
electrical system. Before you begin,
you should know:
• Which wire is the power wire in
your vehicle’s electrical system
• If your autosound system has
line-level or speaker-level outputs
Before you install your crossover,
carefully read all the installation in-
structions in this owner’s manual.
Notes:
• Use audio patch cables with
phono-type connectors (avail-
able at your local RadioShack
store) to complete the low level
input/output connections.
• Use your autosound system’s
speaker wires to complete the
high level input connections.
• Use 18-gauge wire (available at
your local RadioShack store) to
complete the power connections.
• Turn your autosound system’s
volume all the way down before
installation.
• Set the subwoofer amplifier gain
(input level) and crossover input
level controls to their midpoints.
CHOOSING A
MOUNTING LOCATION
Choose the mounting location for the
crossover first, but do not mount it un-
til you have connected the wiring, ad-
justed the controls, and confirmed
that the crossover operates properly
with your system. By choosing the lo-
cation first, you can later mount the
crossover without re-routing the
wires.
Choose a mounting location that:
• Is as near as possible to your
autosound system connections (It
is important to keep the audio
cables as short as possible to
reduce noise and interference)
• Does not interfere with the opera-
tion of the vehicle
• Is not directly in front of a heating
vent
• Allows drilling of mounting holes
without damaging other vehicle
components
• Allows convenient and safe rout-
ing of wires
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