Operation - HELIX DXP-6 Competition Instruction Manual

Connection
1.1 Digital Signal-Input
The HELIX DXP-6 has a Digital Signal-Input which has to be
connected to the pre-amplifier-output of the head-unit.
2.1 Analog Signal-Input
The HELIX DXP-6 offers 4 RCA-connectors which generate 2
Stereo-Signals. Thus, the HELIX DXP-6 can be connected to the
pre-amlifier-output of the head-unit by using Cinch-plugs.
3.1 Signal-Output, Channel 1-6
The Signal-Outputs have RCA-connectors which are connected to
the input of the downstream amplifier.
4.1 Power Connector: Ground Cable
The Ground Cable should be connected to a to a dismantled, unla-
quered ground point of the car chassis.
5.1Power Connector: + 12 Volt
The +12V-Cable has to be connected to a positive pole.
6.1Power Connector: Remote-Input
The Remote-Input has to be connected to the remote output of
the head-unit. It is only active if the head-unit in ON. Thus, the
HELIX DXP-6 is switched on and off automatically togehter with the
head-unit.
7.1Power Connector: Remote-Output
The Remote-Output has to be connected to the Remote-Input of
the downstream amplifiers. If this is neglected, static noise can
occur when the amplifiers are switched on or off.

Operation

8.1Control Unit
Via the Control Unit the Digital Crossover HELIX DXP-6 can be
operated in three different control modes:
- NORMAL MODE
- SETUP MODE
- TEST TONE MODE
8.1.1 Normal Mode
The Normal Mode starts after the HELIX DXP-6 has been swit-
ched on via the Remote-Input-Signal. The Input-Source (analog/
digital) can be chosen in the Normal Mode. Moreover, the Bass
Level for the Output-Channels 1-6 can be adjusted.
8.1.1 Selection of the Input-Source
Using the SOURCE-key, either the analog or the digital input
mode can be chosen.
8.1.2 Adjustment of the Bass Level
Using the keys UP and DOWN the Bass Level can be adjusted in
2-dB-steps from 0 to 18 dB. The respective Output-Channel can
be chosen via the keys CH+ und CH–.
8.2.1Setup Mode
The following adjustments can carried out in the Setup-Mode:
- INPUT LEVEL SETUP (only analog)
- CHANNEL SETUP
- BASS EQ SETUP
8.2.1 Input Level Setup
Using the key INPUT LEVEL the respective menu can be chosen.
Via the keys UP and DOWN the Input Level can be adjusted.
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