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dbx 223 Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 2-Way, 3-Way 223/223XL - 234/234XL 4-Way Crossovers Operation Manual ®...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING FOR YOUR PROTECTION C A U T I O N READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS: R I S K O F E L E C T R I C S H O C K KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS D O N O T O P E N A T T E N T I O N : HEED ALL WARNINGS 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...
  • Page 3 This unit conforms Product Specifications noted on the Declaration of European Contact: Your local dbx Sales and Service Office or Conformity. Operation is subject to the fol- Harman Music Group 8760 South Sandy Parkway lowing two conditions: Sandy, Utah 84070, USA...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    4-Way Crossovers TABLE OF CONTENTS WARRANTY ................................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 RACK MOUNTING, GROUNDING AND SAFETY .......................8 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................9...

  • Page 6: Warranty

    In no event shall dbx or its dealers be liable for special or conse- quential damages or from any delay in the performance of this warran- ty due to causes beyond their control.

  • Page 7: 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 234XL crossover.

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

    2-Way, 3-Way 223/223XL - 234/234XL 4-Way Crossovers 234/234XL-223/223X ANEL PERATIONS 17 18 19 TEREO In 3-way stereo operation the controls are marked BELOW the horizontal blue line. Channel One and Channel Two functions are identical in the stereo mode. LEDs are disabled for controls which are non- functional in this mode.
  • Page 9 2-Way, 3-Way 223/223XL - 234/234XL 4-Way Crossovers dbx 223/223XL Front Panel Note: There are no front panel differences between the 223 and the 223XL. Therefore the 223XL is shown below, representing both the 223 and the 223XL. 12 13 TEREO In 2-way stereo mode the controls are marked BELOW the horizontal blue line.
  • Page 10 234/234XL and one of two modes ANEL PERATIONS of operation in the 223/223XL. There could be disastrous consequences if the crossover were improperly setup or the switches were mistakenly WITCHES pushed during the regular operation of a sound system. Therefore great care should be taken when setting these switches.

  • Page 11: 234/234Xl-223/223Xl Audio Connections

    ANEL 223 R ANEL 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 12: Features

    223/223XL - 234/234XL 4-Way Crossovers crossover, as this may cause severe damage not covered under the dbx warranty. Connect the power cord to the crossover first, then to a power source that is properly grounded. Never lift the ground as a shock hazard may result.

  • Page 13: 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 14 2-Way, 3-Way 223/223XL - 234/234XL 4-Way Crossovers EAK AND OR DISTORTED AUDIO • Check that a clean signal is being fed to the crossover. • Confirm that the input wiring is correct. • Check that the grounds of the audio signal path and the chassis and power line of all units in the system are connected.

  • Page 15: 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: 4.0 lbs. (1.8 kg) 223: 3.7 lbs. (1.7 kg) Shipping Weight: 234: 5.8 lbs. (2.6 kg) 223: 5.4 lbs. (2.5 kg) Note: Specifications subject to change.
  • Page 16 ® 8760 South Sandy Pkwy. Sandy, Utah 84070 Phone: (801) 568-7660 Fax: (801) 568-7662 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 18-2155V-E 6/23/04 Printed In China...

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