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Installation Information

1. The XEQ needs to be installed in the signal path between your source

unit and your external amplifier(s).

2. Physically mount the XEQ near the drivers listening position. Make sure

the EQ is kept clean, cool, and dry. Don't mount it under a cup holder or in

a storage box were it will be covered with the stuff that always seems to

collect in our cars.

3. . Hook up +12 volt power, ground, and remote turn-on. Make sure the

ground is perfectly clean and tight. Remove all the paint and under coat

before you screw it down. Don't trust the stock ground. Make a new one.

4. Connect the front output of you head unit to the front input of the XEQ.

5. Connect the Sub out to the "Direct Sub Input". This is optional. Make

sure the switches on top are configured correctly.

6. Don't fix the EQ permanently into place until your gains have been set.

7. Adjust the "Input Level" control on your XEQ to match the source unit's

output. With the head unit volume at about 75% of max, move the gain

switch from 0dB to +6 dB. Look at the input clip light on the front of the

EQ. It should NOT be on. It may flash occasionally. If it doesn't flash, move

the gains to +12dB. Unless you have a very low output head unit the clip

light will surely be flashing now. If it is move back to +6dB or +0dB.

8. Now the fun begins. With the EQ still out, begin adjusting the sub

crossover. Try to find a good neutral. You can always change the level

later.

9. Start tweaking. It's amazing how much a tiny adjustment to your EQ

frequency can change your system.

10. Enjoy the results

XEQ

The Connections and Controls

1. Front Output

2. Rear Output

3. Input

4. Sub "Direct Input"

5. Sub Output

6. Power Connector

7. Input Gain

8. Sub Input Gain

9. Sub Crossover Switch

10. Sub "Direct Input" Switch

11. Sub EQ Bypass

12. Sub Frequency Control

13. Master Volume

14. Clip Indicator

15. EQ Frequency Controls

16. Fader

17. Sub Volume

XEQ