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- Page 1 XEQ-9XO 9-BAND PREMIUM EQUALIZER/ PREAMP Owners Manual Please read through this manual to familiarize yourself with your new equalizer. Should your PowerBass Xtreme equalizer ever require service, you will need to have the original dated receipt.
- Page 2 In the interest of safety, PowerBass USA highly recommends listening at lower volume levels when driving.
- Page 3 INSTALLATION EXPERIENCE Installation of your PowerBass mobile equalizer requires detailed knowledge of electronics wiring and proper installation skills. We strongly recommend installation by an authorized PowerBass dealer. This Owners Manual only provides general installation and operation instructions. If you have any reservations about your installation...
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Page 4: Front Panel Layout
FRONT PANEL LAYOUT 1. VOLUME Control This control adjusts the output level of the system. 2. FADER Control This control adjusts the volume between the front and rear amplifier channels as desired. Front and rear fading is now possible even with source units that have only two-channel outputs. 3. -
Page 5: Installation Precautions
MOUNTING THE EQUALIZER Variable Subwoofer Frequency Control There are two basic mounting options for your PowerBass equalizer. One is to mount the unit under the dash with the supplied brackets as shown below: The other option is to cut a hole through a suitable panel in the dash for a built-in look. If you choose the in-dash mounting method, be careful to cut the right size hole for the best appearance. - Page 6 RCA INTERCONNECTS Run all of the RCA cables from the amplifiers to the location of the PowerBass XEQ-9XO. Make sure all the RCA cables are run on the opposite side of the vehicle from where you ran the power cables to the ampli- fiers.
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Page 7: Wiring Configurations
WIRING CONFIGURATIONS As you may have already guessed, there are numerous ways to configure your PowerBass EQ into your audio system. Spending a little time planning out your system will yield the most satisfying results. The following diagrams are just a few of the possibilities: ONE SOURCE/ONE AMPLIFIER The PowerBass XEQ-9XO goes in the signal chain between the main head unit (or AUX) and the system’s... - Page 8 TWO SOURCE UNITS/ONE AMPLIFIER Your XEQ-9XO has two separate inputs marked CD and AUX. The source units can be just about any kind of units normally found in a car stereo system; video, video game, mp3 player, portable CD, factory radio or aftermarket radios with or without cassette or CD.
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Page 9: Equalization Adjustment
There are no strict rules to adhere to when setting the main equalizer controls. Common sense says to use your PowerBass EQ to make your system sound its best. However, don’t try to push your system too hard by overdriving the amplifiers and speakers resulting in damage to some of the components. (see page 11) - Page 10 EQUALIZER BAND RANGES Each knob is essentially a tone control dedicated to a specific part of the audio spectrum from 50Hz to 16,000Hz. They can help your speakers match the environment of your vehicles interior. Start will all nine knobs in the 12 o’clock position, listen to a variety of musical passages. By rotating each of the knobs it will become apparent which knob affects which part of the audio spectrum.
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Page 11: Troubleshooting Tips
(Due to continuing improvement, features and specifications are subject to change without notice) This manual is the exclusive property of PowerBass USA, Inc. Any reproduction of this manual, or use other than its intentions is strictly prohibited without the express consent of PowerBass USA, Inc. ©Copyright 2013 PowerBass USA, Inc.