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Six Channel Line Output Converter with Signal Delay, Equalization
and AccuBASS
Key Features of The DQ-61
Here are some of the unique features of the AudioControl DQ-61:
• User friendly Signal Delay to control the acoustical alignment between the
left and right channels plus the front and subwoofer channels
• Individual equalization controls for the front, rear and subwoofer channels
for simple yet precise system tuning
• Six channels of active speaker level inputs – accept up to 400 watts per
channel
• AccuBASS™- AudioControl's patented pending processing to correct the
bass roll-off in factory source units
• ACR-3 Dash Control Remote allows for control of the subwoofer level plus
processing bypass
• Internal Channel Summing – Easy interface with factory installed amplifi-
ers with built-in crossovers
• Discrete Input and Output level controls
• GTO™ signal sensing inputs (selectable) to turn the DQ-61 on automati-
cally and give you a 12 volt trigger to turn on your amplifier
• Bulletproof 5 year warranty (when installed by an authorized AudioControl
dealer)
for interfacing with factory installed audio systems
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sound from a factory head unit. It is a com-
pact six channel, high-performance, line level
converter with independent multi-channel
Making Good Sound Great
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The DQ-61 is your gateway to amazing
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.
system corrects
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Summary of Contents for AudioControl DQ-61
- Page 1 • Discrete Input and Output level controls • GTO™ signal sensing inputs (selectable) to turn the DQ-61 on automati- cally and give you a 12 volt trigger to turn on your amplifier • Bulletproof 5 year warranty (when installed by an authorized AudioControl dealer) ®...
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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 AudioControl components. To reinforce this point, if you have an Authorized AudioControl dealer install your DQ-61, we will extend the normal one-year warranty to a full FIVE years 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 If your source unit has front, rear, and subwoofer sig- nals, connect them to the corresponding inputs on your DQ-61. If your source unit only has front and rear signals, the AutoMode circuitry of the DQ-61 will route the Channel 2 signals to the Channel 3 (subwoofer) outputs.
- Page 5 ➏ ➐ ➑ ➒ Equalization Controls: To custom tune your system, the DQ-61 gives ➌ you dedicated equalization controls for the Front, Rear, and Subwoofer outputs. See the section on Equalization Optimization, page 9 for more details on how to set these for optimum performance.
- Page 6 ➑ GTO™ to turn on your system due to secondary functions with factory in- stalled source unit. For these cases the DQ-61 can be turned on remotely with a +12-volt trigger. Remote Out: Outputs 12 volts with 1 amp of current when the DQ-61 ➒...
- Page 7 Under the Covers - Internal Jumpers You can optimize your DQ-61 using most of the controls mounted on the top of the chassis. However, we recognize there are situations where advanced users may have the need to configure the DQ-61 for specific applications. Therefore we have provided a few setting that are located under the chassis top for limited access.
- 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 • Signal Delay Engaged • Equalizer Engaged •AccuBASS Engaged ® Blue On Red On Blue Light Only • Signal Delay Disengaged • Equalizer Disengaged • AccuBASS Disengaged ® Blue On Red Off Set-up Mode (Dash Knob Controls Signal Delay) Blue Light Flashing, Red Solid...
- Page 11 Once you have everything where you want it you are done! Easy right? Now just go back to the Signal Delay knob on the DQ-61 and turn it counter clockwise back to Normal mode and you are ready to move to the next step of set-up.
- Page 12 How else can you explain Liberace or rice cakes? The key is to use your DQ-61 to help balance your system from one frequency to the next and give your speakers the sparkle, sizzle, detail or punch that the acoustics of the car have compromised.
- Page 13 Many autosound systems 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 15 page 15...
- Page 16 1 On the DQ-61, set the AccuBASS Level to 12:00 and set all the EQ controls to flat 2 Turn the Threshold AudioControl’s patent pending AccuBASS circuit...
- Page 17 If you meet all of these conditions, we will warranty all materials and workman- ship on the DQ-61 for one year from the date you bought it (five years if it is installed by an authorized United States AudioControl dealer). We will fix or replace it, at our option, during that time.
- Page 18 This is the only warranty given by AudioControl. This warranty gives you specific legal rights that vary from state to state. Promises of how well the 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.
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Page 19: Specifications
©2013 AudioControl, Inc. All rights reserved AudioControl, Making Good Sound Great, DQ-61, AccuBASS, GTO and AutoMode are all trademarks of AudioControl Inc. This manual was conceived, designed, and written on a muggy and overcast day in the Pacific Northwest which is what the locals from Seattle call “summer.”...
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