Quick Install Guide - Audio Control DQDX User Manual

Quick Install Guide

If you are a seasoned audio enthusiast and are chomping at the bit to begin
your experience with the DQDX, we offer some Quick Install Guidelines be-
low to help maximize your experience. Please refer to the system diagrams on
page 8 as good guidelines.
1 Physically mount the DQDX in a location that keeps it away from bever-
age spills, food crumbs, and curious fingers. You will want to select a location
that allows you access to the top panel controls.
2 The DQDX needs to be installed in the signal path between your source
unit (or as some may call it, "Your Radio") and an after-market amplifier(s)..
Note: If your source unit has front, rear, and subwoofer RCA Line Level out-
puts, connect them to the corresponding inputs on your DQDX. If your source
unit has only front and rear inputs fear not! Just connect these to the front
and rear inputs on the DQDX and switch the "Sub to Front" jumper to the ON
position. There is a more detailed of the jumpers located under the cover in
the section titled "Under The Cover" (Duh!). Changing this jumper to ON will
route the low pass signal (as defined by your crossover selection) to the Sub
outputs of the DQDX.
3 Use RCA connecting cables to connect the RCA outputs of the DQDX to
your after market amplifier(s). If this is not obvious to you, quickly pack up
your DQDX and run to your nearest authorized AudioControl dealer to have
them perform the installation. You will thank us later.
4 Connect +12 volt power, ground and turn-on wires as needed.
Don't forget the fuse!
5 Connect your amplifier trigger input to the 12-volt trigger output of the
DQDX.
6 VERY IMPORTANT! Make sure the input gain control on your after-
market amplifier(s) are all the way down (usually counter clockwise).
7 Turn on the system and level match your DQDX to your source unit and
amplifiers.
8 Select the correct crossover point on your DQDX to create a Hi-Pass for
the front and rear outputs and a Low-Pass for your subwoofer output, if you
are not using the crossover on your source unit. We would always recommend
turning the crossovers OFF on your source unit and using the sweet crossover
in the DQDX.
9 On the chassis of the DQDX, set Signal Delay Mode to Set-Up.
0 Using the Dash Control, adjust the signal delay between the Left and Right
channels for optimum sound.
Tap the ACR-3 Dash Control and adjust the signal delay between the front
and subwoofer outputs.
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