Directed Audio 6500 User Manual
model
6500
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© 2002 Directed Electronics, Inc
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© 2002 Directed Electronics, Inc
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations for choosing a Directed
Audio five-band parametric equalizer
from Directed Electronics.
Directed has been the industry leader in
high-quality mobile audio and security
since 1990, and with the introduction of
the Directed Audio 6500 five-band parametric equalizer, Directed continues to
set new standards of performance, reliability and affordability in the mobile
electronics industry.
Featuring separately adjustable front
and rear crossovers, active gain pream-
plifiers and three-source input capability,
the Directed Audio 6500 five-band parametric equalizer will integrate with the
most sophisticated of mobile audio/
video systems, and will excite and
delight the mobile sound enthusiast with
years of high-quality audio reproduction.
The Directed Audio 6500 five-band parametric equalizer is covered by two-year
limited warranty. Be sure to retain your
original sales receipt, and refer to the
warranty section of this guide for full
details about your coverage.
Limited Two-Year Consumer Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Installation Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Control Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Rear Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Crossover and Filter Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
System Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
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© 2002 Directed Electronics, Inc
LIMITED TWO-YEAR CONSUMER WARRANTY
Directed Electronics, Inc. promises to the original
purchaser, to replace this product should it prove
to be defective in workmanship or material under
normal use, for a period of two years from the
date of purchase by the dealer as indicated by
the date code marking of the product PROVIDED
the product was installed by an authorized
Directed dealer. During this two-year period, there
will be no charge for this replacement PROVIDED
the unit is returned to Directed, shipping pre-paid.
If the unit is installed by anyone other than an
authorized Directed dealer, the warranty period
will be one year from the date of purchase by the
dealer as indicated by the date code marking of
the product. During this one-year period there will
be no charge for this replacement PROVIDED the
unit is returned to Directed, shipping pre-paid.
This warranty is non-transferable and does not
apply to any unit that has been modified or used
in a manner contrary to its intended purpose, and
does not cover damage to the unit caused by
installation or removal of the unit. This warranty
is void if the product has been damaged by accident or unreasonable use, neglect, improper
service or other causes not arising out of defects
in materials or construction. ALL WARRANTIES
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO EXPRESS
WARRANTY, IMPLIED WARRANTY, WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND WARRANTY OF NON-
INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED TO THE MAXIMUM
EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, AND DIRECTED
NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY
PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY LIABILITY IN
CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF THE
PRODUCT. DIRECTED HAS ABSOLUTELY NO
LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL ACTS OF THIRD
PARTIES INCLUDING ITS AUTHORIZED
DEALERS OR INSTALLERS. Unit must be returned
to Directed, postage pre-paid, with: consumer’s
name, telephone number, and address, authorized dealer’s name and address, and product
description. IN ORDER FOR THIS WARRANTY TO
BE VALID, YOUR UNIT MUST BE SHIPPED WITH
PROOF OF INSTALLATION BY AN AUTHORIZED
DIRECTED DEALER. ALL UNITS RECEIVED BY
DIRECTED FOR WARRANTY REPAIR WITHOUT
PROOF OF DIRECTED DEALER INSTALLATION
WILL BE COVERED BY THE LIMITED ONE-YEAR
PARTS AND LABOR WARRANTY. Note: This
warranty does not cover labor costs for the
removal and reinstallation of the unit. BY
PURCHASING THIS PRODUCT, THE CONSUMER
AGREES AND CONSENTS THAT ALL DISPUTES
BETWEEN THE CONSUMER AND Directed
SHALL BE RESOLVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
CALIFORNIA LAWS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY,
CALIFORNIA.
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High-powered car audio
systems may produce
sound pressure levels that exceed the
threshold at which hearing loss may
result.
They may also impair a driver’s ability to
hear traffic sounds or emergency vehicles. Use common sense and practice
safe listening habits when listening to or
adjusting your audio system.
WARNING
FEATURES
18dB boost/cut filters with
adjustable center frequencies.
Dual function controls pull out for
easy system tuning.
Separately adjustable front and rear
high-pass crossovers.
Dedicated subwoofer output with
adjustable low-pass crossover.
Front panel controls for fader, sub
level, and HP/LP frequencies.
Master volume control drives over
10 volts RMS output (sub out).
Three switched inputs for controlling
multiple sources.
Selectable dual color illumination
and backlit controls.
Built-in remote output with turn-on
delay for switching on amps.
30V MOSFET switching power
supply.
Gold-plated RCA input/output jacks.
Half-din chassis for ease of
installation.
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