NVX XEQ7 User Manual

NVX XEQ7 User Manual

7-band stereo equalizer

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  • Page 2: What's In The Box

    What’s in the Box? • XEQ7 Equalizer • 2 Mounting Brackets • 8 Phillips-head screws • Instruction Manual • Warranty Card...
  • Page 3 Thanks for choosing NVX... Congratulations on purchasing your equalizer. Sound excellence is our most import- ant objective and your selection of this component tells us you desire to achieve the same goal. This manual has been prepared to help you maximize your enjoyment of this unit.
  • Page 4 Features Seven equalization bands (50Hz, 125Hz, 315Hz, 2.2KHz, 6kHz, and 16 kHz), • each frequency adjustable from -12 to +12dB (-15 to +15dB for subwoofer frequencies) Subwoofer output uses a built-in 18dB per octave electronic crossover fixed at • 60Hz or 90Hz. Three stereo RCA outputs to drive front, rear, and subwoofer audio amplifiers •...
  • Page 5 Do not pour liquid or poke foreign objects into the unit. Water and humidity may damage internal circuitry. • If the unit becomes wet, turn off all power and ask your authorized NVX dealer to clean or service the unit. Failure to observe these precautions may damage your car, the monitor, or the video source, and may void the warranty.
  • Page 6 Controls...
  • Page 8 Once you set the source unit volume, do not change it. Always use the volume control on the XEQ7 as the master (main) volume control. The XEQ7 has better electronics, a higher sound to noise ratio, and is more linear than the volume...
  • Page 9 Adjusting the controls The XEQ7 provides a graphic adjustment band for each of seven frequency ranges: sub, low, mid, mid-high and high frequency. You can adjust the center of each frequency band to fine tune the acoustical response to your vehicle’s interior.
  • Page 10 Operations Continued Setting the low-pass frequency Set the low pass frequency switch on the top of the XEQ7 to either 60Hz or 90Hz depending on the subwoofer and subwoofer amplifier requirements. Connecting an MP3 player or video unit Plug the MP3 player or video unit into the auxiliary RCA input on the back of the •...
  • Page 11: Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance Cleaning the cabinet Use a soft, dry cloth to gently wipe dust and dirt from the unit. Do not use benzene, thinner, car cleaner, or other cleaners. These substances may damage the unit or cause the paint to peel. Servicing the equalizer/crossover unit In the event that trouble arises, never open the case or disassemble the unit.
  • Page 12: Installation And Wiring

    Read these instructions and the following precautions carefully. Mounting precautions The XEQ7 can be mounted next to the source unit or under the dash using the mounting brackets. The front panel controls should be easily accessible from the driver’s seat. In addition: This unit requires additional mobile audio components for proper operation.
  • Page 13 When routing RCA cables, keep the cables away from the power cables and • output speaker wires. If you are using a source unit without a remote turn-on lead, the XEQ7 can be • turned on with a switched accessory lead. This accessory power source is located in the factory harness at the back of the radio.
  • Page 14: Tools And Additional Components

    Tools and Additional Components You will need: A Phillips-head screwdriver when mounting the unit in the vehicle • A small flat-head screwdriver to adjust the AUX gain controls if you • connect an MP3 player or video source High-quality RCA input and output cables •...
  • Page 15: Mounting Diagram

    Mounting Diagram...
  • Page 16: Wiring Diagram

    Head Unit Battery (XHC600) Auxiliary Source Remote turn-on RCA Cables Fuse (NVX XIX Series) (XMANL48) Sub Out Rear Out Front Out Input #2 Input #1 EQ (XEQ7) Chassis ground (bare metal) Sub amp (JAD1200.1) Sub amp (JAD1200 Front amp/rear amp (JAD800.4)
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    If the problem still occurs, see your authorized NVX dealer. • Speakers may be damaged. Consult your authorized NVX dealer. No sound coming from the unit • The wrong input is selected. Press the AUX switch to turn the main inputs on.
  • Page 18 Glossary Crossover: A device that limits the range of frequencies sent to a speaker or amplifier. Equalization: the process of boosting or cutting sound signal frequencies to im- prove the quality of the sound. The term comes from the filters used to add back high frequencies at the receiving end of analog transmissions over wires.
  • Page 19 Hz: Abbreviation for Hertz, a unit of frequency equal to one cycle per second. Octave: the musical principle of dividing sound frequencies into the eight notes of the musical scale. OEM: Original Equipment Manufacturer RCA input/output: port through which sound travels in and out of the system; “RCA”...
  • Page 20: Specifications

    Specifications Graphic center frequencies: 50Hz, 125Hz, 315Hz, 750Hz, 2.2Hz, 6kHz, 12kHz Boost/cut: 12dB S/N ratio: 100dB Frequency response: 10Hz-50kHz +/-1dB Maximum output voltage: 7V THD: 0.005% Input sensitivity: 50mV - 3V Head room: 20dB Input impedance: 20kOhms Output impedance: 2kOhms Stereo separation: 82dB/1kHz Operating voltage: 11V-15V negative ground Size: 7”...
  • Page 21: Warranty

    Warranty NVX warrants to the original retail purchaser that this product is to be free from defective materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase, if it is properly used and maintained. If this product proves defective in either material or workmanship, NVX, at its discretion, will (a) repair the product, or (b) replace the product, at no charge for parts or labor.
  • Page 22 • This limited warranty is null and void for products not used in accordance with NVX’s instructions. • This limited warranty is null and void for products with altered or missing serial numbers and for products not purchased from an authorized dealer.
  • Page 23 THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF THE CLAIM. SOME STATES, JURISDICTIONS, OR COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. Warranty Outside the U.S. The Warranty on this product shall comply with applicable law when sold to a consumer outside of the United States.

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