Soundstream Technologies BX-4EQ user manual

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T E C H N O L O G I E S
BX-4EQ
4 BAND GRAPHIC EQUALIZER
BASS ENHANCER

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Owner s Manual
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Installation Guide

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Congratulations! Congratulations on purchasing the SOUND STREAM BX-4EQ. You are now the proud owner of the finest and most accurate 4 Band Graphic Equalizer - Bass Enhancer & restoration system. Whether your interest is in Beethoven's kettle drums, in Miles Davis' trumpet or in the percussion of Rap lyrics, the BX-4EQ will restore those long lost missing bass notes, with amazing accuracy and clarity. The BX-4EQ is designed for dash mounted, which permits instant adjustments easily. CAUTIONS!

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Functions 3 2 1 15 14 13 4 5 6 9 8 10 11 7 12 1. Inputs: The inputs of The BX-4EQ use a balanced input circuit to help minimize induced noise. It is also designed to handle very high signal voltages up to 15 volts. 2. Outputs: These RCA connectors should be connected to the next component after the BX-4EQ such as a crossover or amplifier. Just remember, the BX-4EQ should go inline before a crossover. 3. Power Connector 4. Master Volume Control: This is the main control to adjust the output le

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9. Bass Maximizer Indicator: These two LED indicators flash when the bass maximization circuit is activated. 10. Input Selector Switch: This switch selects the AUX or CD input. 11. Frequency Band Controls : Adjusts (cut or boost) the level of the three (LOW/ MID/ HIGH) frequency bands up to +/-18dB 12. Aux Input. 13. Input Grounding Selector: For most systems you can set this switch at the BALANCED position. In some systems, the source unit may look for a ground through the RCA connectors.

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Signal Connection AMPLIFIER MIDRANGE SPEAKERS Crossover AMPLIFIER SUBWOOFER NOTE : For signal connection, the output RCA connectors should be connected to the next component after the BX-4EQ, such as a crossover, equalizer, or amplifier. Just remember, the BX-4EQ should go inline before a crossover. - 4 -

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Adjusting the Para-Bass Controls The bass response in a system is affected by four factors: (1) The acoustics of the vehicle (2) The locations of the speakers (3)The music material (4) Speakers and speaker enclosures. Because of the variations in the recording process, we developed BX-4EQ to help restore any low frequencies lost during the recording process, however, the acoustics of various environments are different. The Sweep control allows you to select a center frequency ( the frequency

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Trouble Shooting Guide If the Unit does not turn-on, and / or the power indicator LED is NOT illuminated, do this: 1) Check and make sure that B+ and GND are not reversed 2) Check that all power wires are properly connected and has the appropriate potential (11- 16 volts) 3) Check that the fuse is intact. If you experience high audible distortion or low output volume: 4) Check that the input and output levels are set correctly. Input should match the source and output should ma