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PowerBass XEQ-9XO Owner's Manual

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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.

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  • Page 1: Owners Manual

    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 3 In the interest of safety, PowerBass USA highly recommends listening at lower volume levels when driving.
  • Page 4 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...

  • Page 5: 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 6: 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 7: Rca Interconnects

    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.

  • Page 8: Wiring Configurations

    When only one source unit is used it really doesn’t matter which set of input jacks are used, but the Radio Input Jacks are the most logical. Mast sure the input selector switch on the XEQ-9XO front panel is in the correct po- sition.
  • Page 9 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.

  • Page 10: Turning On The Power

    TURNING ON THE POWER The XEQ-9XO has internal ON/OFF circuitry which responds to turning ON or OFF the head unit (radio) of your car audio system. This requires that your head unit have a remote turn on lead available on the rear panel (which most aftermarket radios have).
  • Page 11 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.

  • Page 12: Installation Notes

    INSTALLATION NOTES Model Number Serial Number Date Purchased...

  • Page 14: 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.
  • Page 15 Please call (909) 923-3868 for PowerBass Customer Service. You must obtain an RA# (Return Authorization Num- ber) to return any product to PowerBass. The RA number must be prominently marked on the outside of the shipping carton or the delivery will be refused. Please pack your return carefully; we are not responsible for items damaged in shipping.
  • Page 16 PowerBass Xtreme – A division of PowerBass USA, Inc. 2133 S. Green Privado, Ontario, CA 91761 Tel. (909) 923-3868 – Fax (909) 923-8048 www.powerbassusa.com...

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