This product improves the sound quality and performance of A Guided Tour of the FOUR.1i ..... 5 any amplified car stereo system. Our world famous, award- Installation .
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10 • Para-BASS low frequency controls and 11 (Figures 6, 7, & 8). As a matter of reference the FOUR.1i • Pre-amp gain of 20dB is shipped in the following configuration: •...
The FOUR.1i includes a line driver that takes the weak those in a recording studio. The FOUR.1i has four frequency output voltage of a head unit and increases it up to 20dB (up controls set at 8000Hz, 2000Hz, 500Hz, and 125Hz.
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“good with electronics” choose to install it, For easy balancing between the front and rear speakers the your FOUR.1i still has a 1 year parts and labor warranty. FOUR.1i has four output channels and a fader control.
FOUR.1 In-Dash A GUIDED TOUR OF THE FOUR.1 4. Volume: Because the FOUR.1i is a pre-amp unit, it serves as the main control unit in the audio system. It has a 1. Graphic Equalization Bands: Four stereo con- master volume control that controls the output to all of the trols centered at 125Hz, 500Hz, 2KHz, and 8KHz with 12dB of amplifiers.
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You can wire up the power, of your FOUR.1i. 7. Input Jacks: The FOUR.1i has two sets of inputs, MAIN and AUX. The main inputs should get their signals from the main source unit/head unit. The...
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With these controls you can provide up to 13 tems. When the FOUR.1i is shipped from the factory, the volts (peak) to your amplifier’s inputs. Check with your selector is in the fully isolated position (which is generally amplifier manufacturer’s specs to determine exactly how...
FOUR.1i chassis under the dashboard or glovebox. The vehicle, the FOUR.1i is an ideal pre-amp control that can be screw holes on the FOUR.1i chassis also allow for easy mounted in the front and/or the rear of the vehicle.
“Remote”, allows you to light up the backlighting Remote Illumination of your FOUR.1i. A really cool idea is to connect the illumi- nation wire to a factory dash light dimmer and have the ability to dim the backlighting of the FOUR.1i with your dash lights.
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® Single Source & Single Amplifier Single Source & Dual Amplifiers Figure 6: FOUR.1i with one source unit Figure 7: FOUR.1i with one source unit, and single amplifier EQX and 2 amplifiers Owner’s Enjoyment Manual...
Try listening to that all of the time. By following the level matching steps for the FOUR.1i you will be able to take full advantage of the maximum voltage output of your head unit.
“Input Gain” pianos are in this range. Because there is quite a bit of this on the FOUR.1i to avoid clipping the next component in line. If “midrange” in most pop and rock, you’ll probably find the next component in line is an AudioControl component, there yourself reducing this control more than you will boost it.
FOUR.1 In-Dash TROUBLESHOOTING 2kHz: Our ears are most sensitive to the octave centered at 2 KHz. Reducing it can prevent ear fatigue while boosting Problem Suggestions it will add immediacy, presence and “attack”. No Sound 1. Check “Power” and remote turn on for 8kHz: The 8Khz control is the sparkle in the musical proper voltage.
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AudioControl, service your FOUR.1i. If anyone Series FOUR.1i for FIVE YEARS from the date of purchase if other than (a), (b), or (c) messes with your FOUR.1i, that voids installed by an authorized AudioControl dealer, and will fix the warranty.
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However, 120 volts into the to state. Promises of how well your FOUR.1i will perform are input jacks can fry the innards of the poor beasty: (c) Sadistic not implied by this warranty.
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