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dbx 223/223XL Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 2-Way, 3-Way 223/223XL - 234/234XL 4-Way Crossovers Operation Manual ®...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    C A U T I O N R I S K O F E L E C T R I C S H O C K D O N O T O P E N A T T E N T I O N : R I S Q U E D E C H O C E L E C T R I Q U E - N E P A S O U V R I R W A R N I N G : T O R E D U C E T H E R I S K O F F I R E O R E L E C T R I C...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    WA R R A N T Y........................2 INTRODUCTION ...2 INSPECTION ...3 234/234XL FRONT PANEL OPERATION ...3 223/223XL FRONT PANEL OPERATION ...5 234/234XL-223/223XL REAR PANEL OPERATIONS ...6 234/234XL-223/223XL AUDIO CONNECTIONS ...7 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ...7 FEATURES ...7...

  • Page 4: Warranty

    Congratulations on your purchase of the dbx 223/223XL or 234/234XL crossover. We are confident you will find this crossover to be the finest product of its kind in this price range.

  • Page 5: Inspection

    Before going any further, you should take time to fill out your warranty registration card and inspect the contents of the shipping carton. Inside both the 223/223XL and 234/234XL boxes you should find the following: • either the dbx model 223, 223XL, 234, or the 234XL crossover.
  • Page 6 [16] HASE NVERT [11] UTPUT [23] HASE NVERT [12] UTPUT [24] HASE NVERT [18] ® 223/223XL - 234/234XL CHANNEL TWO 6.8k GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN LOW OUTPUT LOW-MID OUTPUT MONO LOW OUTPUT MID OUTPUT HIGH OUTPUT STEREO INPUT 17 18 19 Controls the INPUT level with +/- 12 dB of gain.
  • Page 7 [16] 10 LED UTPUT [11] HASE NVERT UTPUT [17] HASE NVERT UTPUT [18] HASE NVERT [13] dbx 223/223XL Front Panel CHANNEL TWO 40 Hz XOVER FREQ GAIN GAIN GAIN LOW/MID LOW OUTPUT MONO LOW/HIGH LOW OUTPUT HIGH OUTPUT STEREO INPUT...

  • Page 8: 234/234Xl-223/223Xl Rear Panel Operations

    The mode switches on the back panel of the unit are used to select one of the three modes of operation in the 234/234XL and one of two modes of operation in the 223/223XL. There could be disastrous consequences if the crossover were improperly setup or the switches were mistakenly pushed during the regular operation of a sound system.

  • Page 9: 234/234Xl-223/223Xl Audio Connections

    NOT USED MONO NOT USED The 223/223XL is marked in a similar way: for stereo 2-way operation use the markings above the connectors. To operate the 223/223XL in mono 3- way mode use the markings below the connectors. The connectors which are not used in the selected mode are marked “not used”.

  • Page 10: Features

    Turn the source device to its nominal operating level, sending a nominal (average) level to the 234/234XL-223/223XL. Slowly turn up the amplifiers’ outputs until you can hear signal at a comfortable volume. Make adjustments as you desire.

  • Page 11: Rack Mounting, Grounding And Safety

    The tip of the plug is wired as hot (+), the ring is wired as cold (-), and the sleeve is wired as the ground or shield. The 234/234XL-223/223XL crossovers have differentially balanced input and output circuits. Balanced wiring is recommended, even with unbal- anced source devices, especially when running long paths.
  • Page 12 • Check the other equipment and the wiring to make certain that the signal is not intermittent earlier in the chain. • Check the integrity of all cables using a cable tester. ® 223/223XL - 234/234XL 2-Way, 3-Way 4-Way Crossovers EAK AND...

  • Page 13: 234/234Xl-223/223Xl Specifications

    Dimensions: 1.75” H X 19” W X 6.9” D (4.4cm x 48.3cm x 17.5cm) Weight: 234/234XL: 4.0 lbs. (1.8 kg) 223/223XL: 3.7 lbs. (1.7 kg) Shipping Weight: 234/234XL: 5.8 lbs. (2.6 kg) 223/223XL: 5.4 lbs. (2.5 kg) Note: Specifications subject to change.

  • Page 14: Declaration Of Conformity

    Your local dbx Sales and Service Office or Harman Music Group 8760 South Sandy Parkway Sandy, Utah 84070 USA (801) 568-7638 (801) 568-7642 223/223XL - 234/234XL dbx Professional Products 8760 S. Sandy Parkway Sandy, Utah 84070, USA dbx223 and dbx234 None EN 60065 (1993)
  • Page 15 2-Way, 3-Way 223/223XL - 234/234XL 4-Way Crossovers DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer’s Name: Manufacturer’s Address: declares that the product: Product name: Product option: conforms to the following Product Specifications: Safety: EMC: Supplementary Information: The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 72/23/EEC and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC as amended by Directive 93/68/EEC.
  • Page 16 ® 8760 South Sandy Pkwy. Sandy, Utah 84070 Phone: (801) 568-7660 Fax: (801) 568-7662 Int’l Fax: (219) 462-4596 A Harman International Company Questions or comments? E•mail us at: customer@dbxpro.com or visit our World Wide Web home page at: http://www.dbxpro.com This manual is dbx part number: 18-2155-C 03/19/99...

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