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Six Channel Line Output Converter with Signal Delay, Equalization
®
and AccuBASS
for interfacing with factory installed audio systems
Key Features of The DQ-61
Here are some of the unique features of the AudioControl DQ-61:
left and right channels plus the front and subwoofer channels
for simple yet precise system tuning
channel
bass roll-off in factory source units
processing bypass
ers with built-in crossovers
and Output level controls
The DQ-61 is your gateway to amazing
sound from a factory head unit. It is a com-
pact six channel, high-performance, line level
converter with independent multi-channel
equalization and signal delay to custom tune
the system. AudioControl's patent
pending AccuBass
for the factory bass roll-off present in
so many of today's cars. In short; the
DQ-61 can make every car sound its
very best.
Making Good Sound Great
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system corrects
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Summary of Contents for AudioControl DQ-61
- Page 1 DQ-61 can make every car sound its very best. Key Features of The DQ-61 Here are some of the unique features of the AudioControl DQ-61: left and right channels plus the front and subwoofer channels for simple yet precise system tuning...
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Page 2: Quick Install Guide
Note: If your source unit has front, rear, and subwoofer speaker-level out- puts, connect them to the three sets of inputs on your DQ-61. If the source unit only has front and rear outputs, the Auto Mode circuitry in your DQ-61 auto- matically routes the Channel 2 input channels to the (Channel 3) subwoofer channels. - Page 3 We do this so you will get the best pos- sible results from your AudioControl components. To reinforce this point, if you have an Authorized AudioControl dealer install parts and labor. Complete details of this warranty are listed at the end of this manual and on our website at www.audiocontrol.com.
- Page 4 Speaker-level Inputs: The DQ-61 has six speaker-level inputs. These inputs get their signals from the speaker-level outputs of your factory-installed nals, connect them to the corresponding inputs on your DQ-61. If your source ➋ Input Level Controls: The DQ-61 is capable of receiving high wattage controls allow you to adjust the input signal levels for maximum audio perfor- mance of the DQ-61.
- Page 5 ➏ ➐ ➑ ➒ ➌ Equalization Controls: To custom tune your system, the DQ-61 gives Equalization Optimization, page 9 for more details on how to set these for optimum performance. ➍ ® Settings: This patent pending circuit compensates for the AccuBASS bass roll-off characteristics of many factory installed source units.
- Page 6 +12V Power: ➑ Remote In: In some unusual installations, you may not want to use the stalled source unit. For these cases the DQ-61 can be turned on remotely with a +12-volt trigger. ➒ Remote Out: Outputs 12 volts with 1 amp of current when the DQ-61 is powered up, so you can turn on external devices like signal processors and ➓...
- Page 7 Main Output will also come out of the Channel 2 Output. When the jumper is moved to the “On” position for a selected channel, the corresponding indicator light on the front of the DQ-61 will turn green The shipped-from-the-factory setting is in the OFF or non-summed position.
- Page 8 System Diagrams for The DQ-61 Typical DQ-61 Installation DQ-61 Installed with The Epicenter DQ-61 Installed with a 6XS page 8...
- Page 9 The following steps will help set up delaying the appropriate speakers for just a few milliseconds, so the DQ-61 is able to allow the different signals to arrive at the same time putting the driver in perfect acoustical alignment.
- Page 10 Normal Mode (Dash Knob Controls Sub Out) Both Lights ON ® Blue On Red On Blue Light Only ® Disengaged Blue On Red Off Set-up Mode (Dash Knob Controls Signal Delay) Blue Light Flashing, Red Solid Blue Flashing Red On Blue Light Flashing, Red Light Off Blue Flashing Red Off page 10...
- Page 11 4 Now you are going to want to choose your source material to listen to while setting the delay. Choose a song that has very strong vocals and limited instruments. This will make it much easier to “move” the image from down at your left knee where it currently exists to up on the center of the dash where it needs to be.
- Page 12 Next, boost the ranges that do not have enough energy. We strongly rec- ommend that you cut or decrease energy before you boost. 4 Although the plethora of knobs on your DQ-61 can be intimidating, fear not as they were designed to give enough control to maximize your systems performance but not enough to get you in trouble.
- Page 13 Treble: 3KHz and Up – If midrange is the cake, then these high or start a gradual decline in this area which is why speaker placement is very important. The DQ-61 only gives you a few controls in this area because too much boosting can really make a speaker sound un-natural.
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Page 14: Custom Installation
61. With this diagram you can follow each input through the processor. If you do have an issue with the hook-up of your DQ-61 and need to call for technical assistance, please have this diagram available so we can help you trace the problem and get your system up and running and sounding as awesome as we know it can. - Page 16 After you have hooked up the system and are playing music, play some tracks with good bass lines, and set the volume at low. 1 On the DQ-61, set the Level 2 Turn the Threshold AudioControl’s patent pending AccuBASS circuit correcting for bass roll-of volume on your factory source unit until you hear the bass start to drop out in 4Turn the Threshold control clockwise until you hear the bass come back up.
- Page 17 AudioControl to service your DQ-61. If ranty. or if the DQ-61 has been used improperly. Now that may sound like a big we know how to build, but if you mount it to the front bumper of your car, your old unit or replacing it with a new one.
- Page 18 LEGALESE SECTION This is the only warranty given by AudioControl. This warranty gives you DQ-61 will perform are not implied by this warranty. Other than what we have covered in this warranty, we have no obligation, express or implied. Also, we will not be obligated for direct or indirect consequential damage to your system caused by hooking up the DQ-61.
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Page 19: Specifications
DQ-61 SPECIFICATIONS although we are working on it....................Output gain ................Frequency response ............Total harmonic distortion .............. Input Impedance ......................................Output Impedance ..............Power supply ........Power draw ............................2 Amps ..........1 Amp ................
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