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- Page 1 2-Way, 3-Way 4-Way Crossovers User Manual Professional Audio Equipment...
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Page 2: Important Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING FOR YOUR PROTECTION READ THE FOLLOWING: KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS HEED ALL WARNINGS FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS THE APPARATUS SHALL NOT bE ExPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING LIqUID AND NO ObjECT FILLED WITH LIqUID, the symbols shown above are internationally accepted symbols that warn of potential SUCH AS vASES, SHALL bE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. - Page 3 Vice-president of engineering Bs1362. 8760 s. sandy parkway sandy, utah 84070, usA date: November 1, 2010 european contact: Your local dbx sales and service office or harman music Group 8760 south sandy parkway sandy, utah 84070, usA ph: (801) 566-8800...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
3.1 Rear Panel Operations ........8 3.2 dbx 234xs/234s Rear Panels ......8 3.3 dbx 223xs/223s Rear Panels ......9 3.4 dbx 234s/234xs or 223s/223xs Audio Connections ..9 Section 4 - Electrical Connections ......10 Section 5 - Features ..........11 Section 6 - Troubleshooting ........12... -
Page 6: Section 1 - Introduction
After expiration of the warranty, a reasonable charge will be made for parts, labor, and packing if you choose to use the factory service facility. In all cases, you are responsible for transportation charges to the factory. dbx will pay return shipping if the unit is still under warranty. -
Page 7: Warranty
Proof-of-purchase is considered to be the burden of the consumer. 2. dbx warrants this product, when bought and used solely within the U.S., to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service. -
Page 8: Section 2- Operating Controls
234s, 234xs Operating Controls Section 2 - Operating Controls 2.1 dbx 234s/234xs Front Panel Note: There are no front panel differences between the 234s and the 234xs. Therefore the 234xs is shown below, representing both the 234s and the 234xs. -
Page 9: Stereo 3-Way Mode
223s, 223xs, Section 2 234s, 234xs Operating Controls 9 10 17 18 STEREO 3-WAY MODE In 3-way stereo operation the controls are marked in black BELOW the horizontal black line. Channel One and Channel Two functions are identical in the stereo mode. LEDs are disabled for controls which are non-functional in this mode. -
Page 10: Mono 4-Way Mode
223s, 223xs, Section 2 234s, 234xs Operating Controls MONO 4-WAY MODE In 4-way mono operation the controls are marked in red ABOVE the horizontal black line. Front panel controls not described in this section are not active in mono 4-way mode. LEDs are disabled for controls which are non-functional in mono 4-way mode. -
Page 11: Dbx 223S/223Xs Front Panel
223s, 223xs, Section 2 234s, 234xs Operating Controls 2.2 dbx 223s/223xs Front Panel Note: There are no front panel differences between the 223s and the 223xs. Therefore the 223xs is shown below, representing both the 223s and the 223xs. 11 12 STEREO 2-WAY MODE In 2-way stereo mode the controls are marked in black BELOW the horizontal black line. -
Page 12: Mono 3-Way Mode
223s, 223xs, Section 2 234s, 234xs Operating Controls MONO 3-WAY MODE In 3-way mono operation the controls are marked in red ABOVE the horizontal black line. Front panel controls not described in this section are not active in mono 3-way mode. LEDs are disabled for controls which are non-functional in this mode. -
Page 13: Section 3 - Rear Panel Operations
• Know the loudspeaker manufacturer’s requirements regarding the amplification needs of your particular speaker system. Follow the manufacturer’s guidelines carefully, as dbx is not responsible for damage relating to improper setup or implementation of the 234s/234xs or the 223s/223xs. • Without any audio or power connections in place, use the back panel switches on the crossover to set it to the proper mode of operation;... -
Page 14: Dbx 223Xs/223S Rear Panels
The connectors which are not used in the selected mode are marked “not used”. This designation applies only to that mode of operation. 3.4 dbx 234s/234xs or 223s/223xs Audio Connections • Before connecting anything to the crossover, make sure it is not connected to any power source. -
Page 15: Section 4 - Electrical Connections
Connect the power cord to the crossover first, then to a power source that is properly grounded. Never lift the ground as a shock hazard may result. -
Page 16: Section 5 - Features
1/4” TRS type connectors. The tip of the plug is wired as hot (+), the ring is wired as cold (-), and the sleeve is wired as the ground or shield. For the dbx 223xs and dbx 234xs, the input and output connectors are XLR connectors. -
Page 17: Section 6 - Troubleshooting
223s, 223xs, Section 6 234s, 234xs Troubleshooting Section 6 - Troubleshooting NO SOUND If there appears to be no power: • Check that either the stereo or mono LED on the front panel of the 234s/234xs or 223s/223xs is lit. •... -
Page 18: Section 7 - Technical Specifications
223s, 223xs, Section 7 234s, 234xs Technical Specifications Section 7 - Technical Specifications INPUT Connectors: 1/4” TRS (223s/234s) or XLR (223xs/234xs) Type: Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered Impedance: Balanced > 50 kΩ, unbalanced > 25 kΩ Max Input Level: +22 dBu typical, balanced or unbalanced CMRR: >40 dB, typically >... - Page 19 223s, 223xs, Section 7 234s, 234xs Technical Specifications Section 7 - Technical Specifications CROSSOVER FREQUENCIES: 234s/234xs: Stereo Mode: Low/High: 45 Hz to 960 Hz or 450 Hz to 9.6 kHz (x10 setting) Low/Mid: 45 Hz to 960 Hz or 450 Hz to 9.6 kHz (x10 setting) Mid/High: 450 Hz to 9.6 kHz 234s/234xs: Mono Mode:...
- Page 20 8760 South Sandy Parkway • Sandy, Utah 84070 Phone: (801) 568-7660 • Fax (801) 568-7662 Int’l Fax: (801) 568-7583 Questions or comments? Contact us at www.dbxpro.com Printed in China 18-0808-A...
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