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AP-9EQ 9 Band Premium Performance Equalizer Installation and Operation Manual Please take time to thoroughly read through this manual to familiarize yourself with your new equalizer. This will ensure that your equalizer will perform at its optimum capabilities. Para obtener una copia de este manual en español, visite www.aunexusa.com...
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Please read your warranty and retain a copy of your purchase receipt and original carton should your equalizer ever needs to be serviced and warranted. Visit our website for the latest information on all Aunex products www.aunexusa.com. If you have any questions regarding...
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Features of the AP-9EQ • 9-Band In-Dash Equalizer; -18dB to +18dB level adjustment o Center Frequencies: 80Hz, 120Hz, 200Hz, 500Hz, 1kHz, 3kHz, 6kHz, 10kHz, 15kHz • Line Driver with 9 Volts Maximum Output • Master Volume Control Knob • Fader Control Knob •...
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If you do not have the required knowledge and experience, we recommend that you have your equipment installed by an Authorized Aunex Dealer. • Turn off all stereo and other electrical devices before you begin. • Disconnect the negative (-) lead from your vehicle’s battery to avoid an electrical short.
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Mounting Placement The AP-9EQ was designed to be installed in or near the dashboard of most vehicles. The front panel was designed so that the equalizer would be mounted flush to your vehicles’ dash. There are dash kits from many brands that allows for the equalizer to be mounted alongside your headunit.
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Front Panel Controls 1. Main Volume: This inner knob controls the volume level of your Front, Rear and Subwoofer outputs. It is recommended that you set your radio volume at the desired listening level and make your sound adjustments from your equalizer. 2.
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Low Level RCA Connections: Aunex recommends using high quality RCA Interconnects such as the Aunex AP RCA and AE RCA series. Consult with your Authorized Aunex Dealer to see what cable and length works best for your installation. (Note: Avoid crossing your power and wire ground with your RCA cables.
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6. Rear: Use this pair of outputs to connect to your rear amplifier or rear channels of your amplifier. Installation Diagram Remote AMP. AMP. AMP. RADIO Ground Fuse Power / 12V Battery The above example illustrates the most common use of the AP-9EQ utilizing 3 amplifiers and a headunit.
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Tuning the 9 Bands of equalization is set by your listening preference as different music genre are produced with different quality and different equalizations. The AP-9EQ was designed to help you compensate these recording differences by allowing you to fine tune your system for your listening enjoyment.
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Equalization Adjustments Continued - Presence / Sibilance Register (6kHz Centered): Use this knob to control what is referred to as the presence zone and includes the highest range of pitches produced by most natural instruments. Boosting this range can make the music sound more forward.
Troubleshooting Problem Solution 1. Check to see if Power, Remote Equalizer does not and Ground is connected to the work; no LED’s on equalizer 2. Check Power and Remote Turn-on lead for proper +12 Voltage 1. Check to see if Power, Remote and Ground is connected to the equalizer 2.
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While this law is only for California and Aunex sells products to consumers in California, Aunex is required to display this warning. Warning: This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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Non-defective units will be returned to sender freight collect. Customers are responsible for shipping charges and insurance in sending products back to Aunex. Freight damage on returns is not covered under warranty so be sure to package your return in the original box or packaged securely in another box to prevent possible freight damage.
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