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847 Holt Road, Webster, NY 14580-9103 Toll Free (800) 828-6308, Telephone (585) 872-0010, FAX (585) 872-0739 All Trademarks referred to herein, are the property of their respective owners. R-042707 XR-1001 XR-2001 XR-4001 Electronic Crossovers Operating Manual Ashly Audio Inc. www.ashly.com All Rights Reserved...
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Operator Manual –XR Series Crossovers The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
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Introduction Introduction – 4 About Ashly Congratulations on your purchase of an Ashly XR Crossover. This crossover is the product XR Crossovers – 5 of an intensive research effort which combined a reexamination of traditional crossover Connectors & Cables – 5 theory with practical field use.
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Altering the signal/chassis ground relationship in equipment connected to your MQX unit may eliminate the noise. Inputs Inputs are 20K active balanced, or 10K unbalanced. The inputs of all Ashly crossovers are in phase with the outputs. Outputs The outputs are low impedance (200 typical) pseudo-balanced using either connector.
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Safety Instructions – 3 Introduction – 4 XR Crossovers – 5 The XR-1001 is 1RU, and weighs 8 pounds. The XR-2001 & XR-4001 are 2RU, and weigh 11 pounds. Connectors & Cables–5 XR-1001 & XR-4001 Front Panels Physical Description – 6...
Operator Manual –XR Series Crossovers XR-1001, XR-2001 and XR-4001 Rear Panels Inputs - For unbalanced inputs, the signal should be on the + connection and the - connection tied to ground. A mono 1/4” plug used as an unbalanced connection will automatically be grounded.
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Operator Manual –XR Series Crossovers XR 2001 Mono 4-Way or Mono 5-Way Operation XR2001 The XR 2001 functions as a four channel 2-way, stereo 3-way, mono 4-way, or mono 5- way. For mono 4-way or mono 5-way operation, cascade a low output (set up as a mid in a 4-way or 5-way) to the next channel's input, setting the matched output and input level controls to unity gain.
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Note: Unshielded cables, improperly wired connections, and cable with broken strands (shorts, etc.) are the most common problems. Make sure you use good quality cable with connectors soldered firmly on the correct pin. When in doubt, get in touch with your Ashly dealer.
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Operator Manual –XR Series Crossovers Specification Input Level Control Damping/Response Output Level Control Input Impedance Output Impedance Maximum Input Level Maximum Output Level Frequency Response <0.05% THD (+10 dBu 20 Hz- Distortion Slew Rate <-95dBu unweighted 20 Hz-20kHz Hum and Noise 100-240 VAC 50-60 Hz Power Requirements Shipping Weight...
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Any implied warranties which may arise under the operation of State law shall be effective only for FIVE years from the date of purchase of the product. Ashly Audio shall be liable only to correct defects in the product itself, and not for any damage or injury which may result from or be incidental to or a consequence of such defect.
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