Directed Electronics PrecisionPower X3 Owner's Manual

Warranty

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 y ears 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 1 year from date of purchase by the dealer as indicated by the date code
marking of the product. During this 1 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 1 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.

© 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. G41820 04-03

for choosing

PrecisionPower

audio equipment. At

PrecisionPower

we proudly design and
engineer the world’s finest audio products. Our award winning products utilize innovative
design and technology to consistently deliver

Absolutely State of the Art™

performance,

sound quality, reliability, and value.This

PrecisionPower

product reflects our commitment
to offer you unparalleled versatility and quality for years of dependable service and
listening enjoyment.

Do not attempt to service

PrecisionPower

products yourself. Performing exploratory

surgery on your audio equipment yourself will void the warranty. Many parts of your

PrecisionPower

gear are custom built to our specifications.Our factory parts are not made

available to anyone else nor are they for sale. Our goal is to make sure that your

PrecisionPower

product will always sound as good as the day it was purchased. Contact

your authorized

PrecisionPower

dealer about obtaining any warranty service through

PrecisionPower

.(See Warranty inside back cover.)

Caution! The extended use of a high powered audio system may result in hearing loss or
damage. While

PrecisionPower

systems are capable of "Concert Level" volumes with
incredible accuracy, they are also designed for you to enjoy at more reasonable levels all
of the sonic subtleties created by musicians.Please observe all local sound ordinances.

1

2/3-Way Active Crossover w/ x10 Frequency Multiplier Switch
High Level Input
Remote Sub Level Control
0-180 Degree Subwoofer Phase Switch
Active Bandpass Switch
Butterworth Filters with 12dB/octave Slopes
Detented Frequency Selection Controls
Gold-plated RCA Input and Output connectors
PowerLock Power, Ground and Remote connector
PWM Power Supply
QBASS Bass Boost

Signal-to-Noise Ratio > 102dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (1KHz, 1VRMS) < 0.01%
Crossover Slopes 12 dB/octave Butterworth
Crossover Frequencies
Front High-pass 50Hz to 8kHz
Rear High-pass or BandPass 50Hz to 8kHz
Subwoofer 5Hz to 800Hz
Remote Sub Level 0-10 dB boost, variable
QBASS Bass Boost 40Hz, 0-12 dB variable
High Level Input Voltage 2-7.5VRMS
Low Level Input Voltage 4 VRMS
Maximum Output (10 K Load) 4 VRMS
Supply V oltage 9-15 VDC
Dimensions (WxLxH) 6-3/16” x 6-7/8” x 1-1/4”
Replacement Fuse 1 amp

2

X3 frequency controls are detented. Each “click” counted from the 50Hz mark

corresponds to a specific frequency. Refer to this char t and page 6 for set-up instructions.

DETENTS POSITION FREQUENCY

1 7 o’clock 50 Hz
2 54Hz
3 58Hz
4 62Hz
5 66Hz
6 70Hz
7 74Hz
8 9 0’clock 80Hz
9 92Hz
10 105Hz
11 117Hz
12 129Hz
13 140Hz
14 12 o’clock 152 Hz
15 174Hz
16 200Hz
17 217Hz
18 231Hz
19 249Hz
20 1 o’clock 267 Hz
21 292Hz
22 320Hz
23 360Hz
24 424Hz
25 480Hz
26 2 o’clock 512 Hz
27 568Hz
28 607Hz
29 637Hz
30 663Hz
31 671Hz
32 3 o’clock 680 Hz
33 688Hz
34 698Hz
35 710Hz
36 725Hz
37 738Hz
38 750Hz
39 765Hz
40 790Hz
41 5 o’clock 800 Hz

3

To prevent damage to the X3 while driving, mount it in a secure place. Choosing the
appropriate location will depend upon your vehicle and the complexity of your system
design. Typical mounting locations for your new X3 include the trunk or passenger
compartment (floor or under seat). Never mount the component in a location that would
subject it to immersion or exposure to water.

Once a location has been chosen, securely mount the X3 with four mounting screws.
Be Careful! Inspect the area underneath to be sure you are not drilling into wires, etc. that
could be damaged by the drill bit or screws.

4

Locations for mounting screws.