ARC Audio DXE User Manual
DXE
DIGITAL CROSSOVER EQUALIZER
MANUAL AND USER GUIDE
DXE
DIGITAL HYBRID EQ/CROSSOVER
FULLY BALANCED SIGNAL FROM
HEAD UNIT TO CONTROL UNIT.
GREEN DOT MATRIX DISPLAY
REMOTE CONTROLLER.
DUAL INPUT.
5 BAND PARAMETRIC EQ.
MICROPROCESSOR CONTROLLED.
12/24 DB HIGH PASS CROSSOVER.
3 STEREO PLUS SUMMED SUB
AND CENTER OUTPUTS.
12/24/48 DB SUB CROSSOVER.
DXE Manual
Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Features 2
Installation Procedures 3
EQ Controls 4
Crossover Controls 6
Crossover Connections 7
Example System Active 2 way 8
Example System Active 3 way 9
Example System Active 4 way 10
Example System Active & Passive 4 way 11
High Pass Crossover Menus 12
X3 Crossover Menus 13
X2 Crossover Menus 14
Sub Crossover Menus 15
Recalling Presets 16
Changing the Welcome Screen 16
Menu Map 17
Specifications 18
Introduction
Welcome to the Arc Audio family of performance signal processors. A blend of Arc Audio’s
lengthy experience in performance car audio design combined with the legendary engineering
skills of Robert Zeff and the staff at Nikola Engineering. You are now the proud owner of the long
anticipated DXE, A unique combination of the highest quality analog EQ-crossover and precision
digital control we call
reproduced music, you will definitely appreciate how the DXE makes your system sound.
This component isn’t the easiest to understand and use. It requires a good understanding of
audio and the terms and language used to describe it. You don’t have to be a genius but a bit of
experience and common sense will go a long way.
This manual is written in two parts
and complete the “System Configuration Worksheet” (make a bunch of copies) included in this
manual. Carefully design your system and decide on your basic crossover points. This will give
you a good starting point and a reference to return to when you begin final tuning. If at any point
you begin to feel overwhelmed, return to your local Arc Audio dealer and let the trained
professionals install or tune it for you.
Digital Hybrid
. Whether you are a competitor or simply enjoy faithfully
Installation
Configuration/Tuning
and
. Before you begin find
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10
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Configuration and Tuning
High Pass Crossover
Crossover Frequency
Hold the Select button for 2 seconds to advance to the next menu. Repeat this step until you get to the
Frequency Menu
Crossover Slope Adjustments
Hold the Select button for 2 seconds to advance to the next menu. Repeat this step until you get to the
Range Menu
High Range Option
For Very High Frequency crossover points;
Hold the Select button for 2 seconds to advance to the next menu. Repeat this step until you get to the
Range Menu
Gain Adjustments
Hold the Select button for 2 seconds to advance to the next menu. Repeat this step until you get to the
Gain Menu
Source Assignment
Hold the Select button for 2 seconds to advance to the next menu. Repeat this step until you get to the
Source Menu
12dB/24dB pre octave.
16Hz – 7100Hz
12dB/24dB Per Octave Stereo
Tap the Select button until you reach the
.
(High Pass) Frequency.
HP:
Turn the knob either direction to raise or lower the Frequency
.
.
Tap the Select button until you reach
Turn the knob either direction to select
.
Tap the Select button until you reach the
Turn the knob either direction to Select High (167Hz – 7100Hz) or Low (16Hz – 710Hz.
the
HP Slope
HP Range
12dB
:
or
:
24dB
.
.
Tap the Select button until you reach the
Turn the knob either direction to increase or decrease the Gain.
.
Tap the Select button until you reach the
Turn the knob either direction to set the High Pass as
HP Level
HP SRC
:
:
Front
or
Rear
.
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Crossover 3 (X3)
High Pass = 167Hz-7100Hz
Low Pass = 167Hz-7011Hz
Band Pass High=167Hz-7100Hz
Band Pass Low= 16Hz-710Hz
Crossover Mode
Hold the Select button for 2 seconds to advance to the next menu. Repeat this step until you get to the
Range Menu
Crossover Frequency
Hold the Select button for 2 seconds to advance to the next menu. Repeat this step until you get to the
Frequency Menu
Band Pass Mode Frequency Adjustment
Hold the Select button for 2 seconds to advance to the next menu. Repeat this step until you get to the
Frequency Menu
Gain Adjustments
Hold the Select button for 2 seconds to advance to the next menu. Repeat this step until you get to the
Gain Menu
Source Assignment
Hold the Select button for 2 seconds to advance to the next menu. Repeat this step until you get to the
Source Menu
12dB per Octave
.
Tap the Select button until you reach the
Turn the knob either direction to Select;
Tap the Select button until you reach the
Pass)
Note:
adjustment.
Frequency.
In High Pass or Low Pass the Band Pass frequency option will not be available for
.
Turn the knob either direction to raise or lower the Frequency.
X3 Mode
X3 HP:
:
HIGH, LOW, BAND
(
High Pass) or
.
Tap the Select button until you reach the
Turn the knob either direction to raise or lower the Frequency.
This will adjust the point this crossover begins to filter out the High Frequencies.
Note:
Tap the Select button until you reach the
This will adjust the point this crossover begins to filter out the Low Frequencies.
Note:
Turn the knob either direction to raise or lower the Frequency.
X3 Hi:
X3 Low:
.
Tap the Select button until you reach the
Turn the knob either direction to increase or decrease the Gain.
X3 Level
:
.
Tap the Select button until you reach the
Turn the knob either direction to set the High Pass as
X3 SRC
:
Front
or
X3 LP:
or
Rear
FULL
Low
(
.
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