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In-Dash Bass Processor/SPL Meter
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ongratulations on your purchase of the world's first in-dash
bass restoration processor with an SPL (sound pressure level)
display. Whether this is your first product from the rainforest
dwellers of AudioControl or you are already a firm believer, you
will definitely enjoy the EPIC-150. Remember, it comes from
AudioControl, the experts at bass enhancement and building SPL
displays and measurement tools.
Now before you start salivating too much just thinking about
what the EPIC-150 can add to your system, take a few minutes to
sit back, have a latté, decaffeinated if necessary, and read through
this manual. It contains lots of useful facts and information (and
besides, we spent a lot of time writing it)!!
Features Of The EPIC-150
Here are some of the cool features that are enclosed in this
magical box:
• Patented bass restoration circuit
• SPL display up to 150 dB
• Battery Voltage indicator
• Speaker level inputs
• Para-BASS Controls
• Balanced differential inputs
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Summary of Contents for Audio Control EPIC-150
- Page 1 Now before you start salivating too much just thinking about what the EPIC-150 can add to your system, take a few minutes to sit back, have a latté, decaffeinated if necessary, and read through this manual. It contains lots of useful facts and information (and...
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Page 2: Features And Highlights
IASCA and USAC. It is that background that lets us equip the EPIC-150 with a 150 dB capable microphone and SPL display. - Page 3 EPIC-150 should fail, we will back it with a limited five years parts and labor warranty. Should you choose to install it yourself we will still give you one-year parts and labor warranty. To activate your war- ranty, you need to FILL OUT AND SEND IN YOUR...
- Page 4 Quick Install Information The EPIC-150 needs to be installed in the signal path between a source unit and an external amplifier(s). Although it can be installed after an equalizer, it must be installed BEFORE A CROSSOVER. Once this is done, you need to hook up + 12 volt power, -12 volt ground, remote turn-on, and connect the illumination wire.
- Page 5 Para-BASS Controls: These two knobs control the Para-BASS equalization functions of the EPIC-150. The “Frequency” knob allows you to select the center frequency that you want the EPIC-150 bass maximization circuit to affect. The “Width” knob adjusts how wide of a range around the center frequency the EPIC-150 will affect.
- Page 6 EPIC-150. Outputs: These RCA connectors should be connected to the next component after the EPIC-150, such as a crossover, equalizer, or ampli- fier. Just remember, for maximum performance the EPIC-150 must go before any crossovers! Inputs: The EPIC-150 has two sets of quick inputs, MAIN and SPEAKER LEVEL.
- Page 7 The Story Behind The Epicenter Bass Restoration Technology Now that you have purchased the EPIC-150 you may ask yourself, “Why would I need to restore bass?” The truth is that during the record- ing process, low frequency information can be “mixed” down or filtered out during the recording process.
- Page 8 Up to this point everything you have read has served to educate you on the operations of the EPIC-150. We are sure that you are chomping at the bit to install the EPIC-150 so we recommend you read the following sections very carefully.
- Page 9 12-volt source, such as the “Remote” turn on wire on your source unit, you light up the backlighting on the EPIC-150. A better idea is to connect the illumination wire to a factory dash light dimmer and...
- Page 10 EPIC-150 with your dash lights. C. EPIC-150 Audio Wiring Planning: As you may already have guessed, there are numerous ways to configure the EPIC-150 in your audio system. Spend a little quality time planning out your system and even sketching it out on paper if you can.
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Page 11: Troubleshooting
You will want to use a real time analyzer or a good set of ears to set this control. TROUBLESHOOTING No Power: If the Power LED on your EPIC-150 will not turn on, check to make sure that the power wire and remote turn on wires are connected or a fuse has not blown. - Page 12 No Display: The display on your EPIC-150 should always be showing either the systems SPL or the battery voltage. If the display is showing nothing, see the above section on “No Power”. IF YOU LIKE THE EPIC-150, YOU’LL LOVE... The EQL Concert Series is our award winning dual bandwidth, trunk mount equalizer.
- Page 13 If you meet all of these conditions, we will warrant all materials and workmanship on the EPIC-150 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 14 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 EPIC-150 will perform are not implied by this warranty. Other than what we have covered in this warranty, we have no obligation, express or implied.
- Page 15 Manufacturing, Inc. All rights reserved AudioControl, Making Good Stereo Sound Better, Performance Match, The Epicenter, EQL, EQX, and EPIC-150 are all trademarks of Elec- tronic Engineering and Manufacturing, Inc. This literature was conceived, designed, and written on a bleak, windy, and dreary rain-drenched day at our home in the Pacific Northwest Rainforest.
- Page 16 ® ® ® making good stereo sound better 22410 70th Avenue West Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 Phone 425-775-8461 • Fax 425-778-3166 www.audiocontrol.com...
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