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CONTENTS
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Congratulations Functions
Features and Specifications Input
Frequency Chart Troubleshooting
Installation 2 Way System Design
Wiring 3 Way System Design
Wiring Block Diagram
Functions Warranty
EPX223 Electronic Crossover OWNERS MANUAL POWER
CLASS
TM
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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.
for choosing
PrecisionPower
audio epuipment. At
PrecisionPower
we
proudly design, engineer and manufacture audio products at our facility in
Phoenix, Arizona. Our award winning engineering team utilizes innovative
technology to consistently deliver Absolutely State of the Art
TM
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.
Service
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 insde back cover)
FOR YOUR RECORDS:
Model
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Congratulations and thank you.....
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Dual 2-Way, or Single 3-Way Active Crossover
Linkwitz-Riley 12dB/octave Slopes
Integral 13 Hz Subsonic Filter
Input Attenuation
Detented Frequency Selection Controls
Gold RCA Input and Output connectors
Po werLock
Power, Ground and Remote connector
PWM Power Supply
Designed and Handcrafted in the USA
Specifications
Signal-to-Noise Ratio >102dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (1KHz, 1VRMS) 0.002%
Crossover Slopes: 12 dB/octave
Crossover Frequencies: 50Hz to 5kHz
Input Impedance 10 KΩ
Maximum Output (10 KΩ Load) 8 VRMS
Supply Voltage 11-15 VDC
Dimensions 5.125"W
7.020" L
1.813"H
FEATURES / SPECIFICATIONS
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FREQUENCY CHART
All crossover frequency controls are detented. Each "click" counted
from the full counterclockwise position corresponds to a specific
frequency. Refer to this chart and page 6 for set-up instructions.
1 7 O'clock 49 Hz
2 50 Hz
3 51 Hz
4 52 Hz
5 54 Hz
6 58 Hz
7 62 Hz
8 66 Hz
9 72 Hz
10 78 Hz
11 86 Hz
12 10 O'clock 96 Hz
13 108 Hz
14 124 Hz
15 144 Hz
16 162 Hz
17 178 Hz
18 188 Hz
19 200 Hz
20 12 O'clock 216 Hz
21 234 Hz
22 252 Hz
23 276 Hz
24 302 Hz
25 336 Hz
26 380 Hz
27 436 Hz
28 502 Hz
29 2 O'clock 592 Hz
30 752 Hz
31 1000 Hz
32 3 O'clock 1248 Hz
33 1568 Hz
34 1930 Hz
35 2448 Hz
36 3056 Hz
37 3680 Hz
38 4352 Hz
39 4704 Hz
40 4890 Hz
41 5000 Hz
DETENTS POSITION FREQUENCY
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NOTE:
Before beginning, disconnect the negative (-) terminal of the batter y
to prevent an electrical short to ground. Reconnect the negative
terminal only after all connections have been made.
Mounting
To prevent damage to the crossover 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 include the trunk and passenger
compartment (floor or under seat). Never mount the crossover
in a location that would subject it to immersion or exposure to
water.
Once a location has been chosen, securely mount the
EPX-223
with four mounting screws. Be Careful! Inspect the
area underneath to be sure you are not drilling into wires, brake
or fuel lines, etc. that could be damaged by the drill bit or screws.
INSTALLATION / MOUNTING
Dimensions
5.125"W
7.020"L
1.813"H
7.020
6.646
4.415
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WIRING
eject
VOLUME
BASS
TREBLE
RIGHT
LEFT
BALANCE
TRACK
REVERSE
FOWARD
123
4
876
5
PPI
MARKET
INGDPT
Trk 1
Fuse must be
installed within
18" of battery
Drill a hole in the firewall
and use a rubber grommet
to keep wire from shorting.
Run the cables under the
carpet near the side of the
vehicle. Be careful not to
drill or screw into the wires
when you replace the trim.
Run signal cables (RCAs)
and remote turn-on lead
down the opposite side of
the vehicle from the power
wire to avoid radiated noise.
Attach Ground Wires
firmly to solid metal.
Avoid sharp edges that
could chafe through the
insulation.
Positive
Battery
Terminal
Factory Ground wire may
need to be replaced if it is
frayed or broken.
Power distribution block.
Before beginning, disconnect the negative (-) terminal of the
battery prior to working on the positive (+) terminal to prevent
a short to ground. This is important, unless you want to spend
the rest of your life with a nickname like
"Sparky,"
or
"Smokey."
Reconnect the negative terminal only after all connections have
been made.
NOTE
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The next step is to connect the Power , Ground, and Remote wires to
your
EPX-223
. The power wire should run from the mounting location
through the vehicle to the battery or power distribution block. Avoid
sharp corners, creases, and sharp body parts. When passing through
any metal wall (i.e. firewall etc.), a grommet must be used to prevent
the wire from chaffing and shorting to ground.
The ground wire should be of the same gauge as the power wire. As
a rule of thumb, use as short a length of wire as possible.
Find a location near the crossover that is metal (the floor is ideal) and
clean an area about the size of a quarter to bare metal. Drill a pilot
hole in the middle of this area. Be Careful! Inspect the area underneath
to be sure you are not drilling into wires, brake or fuel lines, etc.
Terminate the wire with a ring connector and attach it to the bare
metal using a #8 sheet metal screw and washer (not supplied). We
suggest crimping and/or soldering this connection. After the connection
is complete, coat the area with silicone or some similar material to
prevent rust from developing.
Finally, the remote wire needs to
run to the power antenna (or
amplifier remote) lead of the head
unit. This wire supplies a 12 volt
signal to the
EPX-223
when the
main system is activated.
Once you have routed the power ,
ground, and remote wires through
the vehicle, it is time to connect the wires to the
EPX-223
. Be sure
that you have not reconnected the ground cable to the negative post
of the battery.
Cut off excess wire and, using wire strippers, strip the power, ground
and remote cables about 1/8 inch. Locate the power, ground, and
remote
Powerlock
connector (supplied). On the top of the connector
are three slotted screws. With a small flat-bladed screwdriver , loosen
the screws before attempting to insert the cables. After you have
inserted the stripped end of each cable into the connector, secure it
by tightening the associated screw. Check that each connection is
tight. If the wires are secure, the connector may be plugged into the
EPX-223
.
WIRING
Remote
Ground
Powe
r
T/O
B+
Powerlock
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FUNCTIONS
Low Pass
2-Way Mode: Sets Low Pass
frequency to Low Pass Outputs,
and High Pass frequency to
Band Pass Outputs.
3-Way Mode: Sets Low Pass
frequency to Low Pass Outputs,
and High Pass frequency to
Band Pass Outputs.
High Pass
2-Way Mode: Sets Low Pass
frequency to Low Pass 2 Outputs,
and High Pass frequency to
High Pass Outputs.
3-Way Mode: Sets Low Pass
frequency to Band Pass Outputs,
and High Pass frequency to
High Pass Outputs.
Precision
Power
EPX-223
Two/Three Way Electronic Crossover
Made In
USA
600
220
100
50
5K
600
220
100
50
5K
High Pass Freq.
Low Pass Freq.
Power
Amplitude Amplitude
13Hz
Sub Sonic
Low Pass Band Pass Low Pass Band Pass
13Hz
Sub Sonic
Low Pass 2 High PassHigh Pass
Three-Way Mode
Two-Way Mode
-12dB Input Attenuation Switch:
Push this switch IN for high level input
capability. May be used for speaker
level input from common ground
head units or for high voltage line
drivers.
3-Way/2-Way Switch:
Push this switch IN for
dual 2-way operation,
or OUT for 3-Way
operation.
RCA Inputs:
Connect the RCA
cables from the head
unit, preamplifier, or
another processor here.
Connect Ground,
Remote turn on and
Power wires to the
PowerLock
connector
and plug it in here.
attenuation
-12dB in
3 way•out
2 way•in
Input
1
5
6
43
21
2
3
4
5
6
5 6
5
6
L
R
Ground
Remote
Power
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FUNCTIONS
7
Amplitude Amplitude
Frequency
13Hz
13Hz
Sub Sonic
50Hz to 5kHz
13Hz
50Hz to 5kHz50Hz to 5kHz
Low Pass Band Pass Low Pass Band Pass
13Hz
Sub Sonic
13Hz
50Hz to 5kHz
Low Pass 2 High PassHigh Pass
Three-Way Mode
Frequency
Two-Way Mode
Outputs
Low Pass 2 High Pass Band Pass Low Pass
5 6
5
6
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
TO ACTIVELY CROSS THESE SPEAKERS:
Subwoofer / Mid Range / Tweeters
Subwoofer / Mid Bass / Full Range
Subwoofer / Full Range
USE THESE OUTPUTS:
Low Pass / Bandpass / High Pass
Low Pass / Bandpass or
Low Pass 2 / High Pass, or both
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INPUT
To use Speaker Level Inputs (common ground headunits only),
connect RCA plugs to the front or rear speaker leads as shown,
and push IN the Attenuation switch.
(+) Positive
(-) Negative
LEFT input
(+) Positive
(-) Negative
RIGHT inpu
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BASS
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BALANCE
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Trk 1
SOURCE Headunit
WARNING:
If you are using a source unit with bridged high
powered (or "floating ground") speaker outputs, a suitable high to
low level adapter must be used. If you are unsure about your head
unit see your local PrecisionP o wer dealer or call
1-800-62PO WER
.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
ANY SOUND NOW?
SOUND IN ONE CHANNEL ONLY
Reverse left and right RCA outputs for one band (i.e. subwoofers).
SOUND IS NOW IN
OPPOSITE CHANNEL
Reverse RCA inputs
SOUND IS NOW IN
OPPOSITE CHANNEL
Reverse RCAs at head unit
(Check Balance control)
SAME CHANNEL
Problem is in the Crossover. See
your local Authorized
PrecisionPower
Dealer or call 1-800-62
POWER
.
SOUND IS NOW IN
SAME CHANNEL
Problem is in the RCA cables
OPPOSITE CHANNEL
Problem is in the head unit
NO
Check Power and Remote turn-on wire
for voltage. Make sure Ground wire is
secure.
SAME CHANNEL
Problem is in the amplifier, speakers or
associated wiring of the silent channel.
YES
Check Input cables for signal by
connecting them straight to the
Subwoofer amplifier
NO SOUND
YES
Problem is in the Crossover. See
your local Authorized
PrecisionPower
Dealer or call 1-800-62
POWER
.
NO
Problem is elsewhere in the system.
Check head unit and amplifiers.
LOW OUTPUT FROM ONE BAND
Check crossover frequencies for Low Pass points set higher than High Pass
points, and check gain control on the affected amplifier(s).
STILL LOW OUTPUT - See your local Authorized
PrecisionPower
Dealer
or Call 1-800-62
POWER
.
Is the LED lit?
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2-WAY SYSTEM DIAGRAM
Passive
Crossover
Passive
Crossover
Tweeter
Tweeter
MidRange
MidRange
Subwoofer
POWER
CLASS™
2 channel Amplifier
POWER
CLASS™
2 channel Amplifier
EPX-223
Electronic Crossover
High Pass Output
from EPX-223
Low Pass Output
from EPX-223
PEQ-114
Preamp/Equalizer
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BASS
TREBLE
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LEFT
BALANCE
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Trk 1
Source Unit
Precision
Power
Input
Ground
Remote
Power
L
R
Precision
Pow
er
EPX-223
Made in
USA
Power
Two/Three Way Electronic Crossover
Left Phase
5K
600
100
50
220
Right Phase
5K
600
100
50
220
3 way•out
2 way•in
attenuation
-12dB in
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3-WAY SYSTEM DIAGRAM
Passive
Crossover
Passive
Crossover
Tweeter
Tweeter
MidRange
MidRange
POWER
CLASS™
Amplifier
High Pass
Subwoofer
Subwoofer
POWER
CLASS™
Amplifier
Low Pass
eject
VOLUME
BASS
TREBLE
RIGHT
LEFT
BALANCE
TRACK
REVERSE
FOWARD
123
4
876
5
PPI
MAR KET
ING DPT
Trk 1
EPX-223
Electronic Crossover
PAR-245
Preamp/Equalizer
Rear OutputFront Output
Source Unit
POWER
CLASS™
Amplifier
Band Pass
Mid Bass
Mid Bass
High Pass Output
from EPX-223
Band Pass Output from EPX-223
Low Pass Output from EPX-223
Precision
Power
Input
Ground
Remote
Power
L
R
Precision
Power
EPX-223
Made in
USA
Power
Two/Three Way Electronic Crossover
Left Phase
5K
600
100
50
220
Right Phase
5K
600
100
50
220
3 way•out
2 way•in
attenuation
-12dB in
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BLOCK DIAGRAM
Diff.
-12dB INPUT ATTENUATION
RCA Input
RCA Outputs
3-Way/2-Way
Switch
High Pass
13 Hz
12dB / octave
Subsonic Filter
High Pass
50Hz - 5KHz
12dB / octave
Low Pass
High Pass
High Pass
50Hz - 5KHz
12dB / octave
Low Pass
Low Pass
High Pass
Low Pass 2
Band Pass
Low Pass
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WARRANTY
Three-Year Limited U.S.A. Warranty
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.
PrecisionPower
warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and
workmanship under normal use and service for a period of three (3) years from the date of
original purchase when the unit is installed by an Authorized Dealer. Non-Authorized Dealer
installed products carry a one (1) year parts and ninety (90) days labor limited warranty. The
extent and conditions of Limited Warranty are as follows:
1. Authorized Dealer Installed Products:
PrecisionPower
will either repair or replace at no charge,
to the original purchaser, any unit which
PrecisionPower’s
examination discloses to be defective
and under warranty, provided the defect occurs within three (3) years from the date of original
purchase when the unit is installed by an Authorized Dealer and the product is returned immediately to
PrecisionPower
. This warranty is not transferable.
2. Non-Authorized Dealer Installed Products:
PrecisionPower
will either repair or replace at no
charge, to the original purchaser, any unit which
PrecisionPower’s
examination discloses to be
defective and under warranty , provided the defect occurs within ninety (90) days from the date of
purchase and the product is returned immediately to
PrecisionPower
. Warranty claims beyond
ninety (90) days for Non-Authorized Dealer Installed Products will be for parts only and will
extend for one (1) year from the date of purchase. This warranty is not transferable.
3. The date of purchase and proof of Authorized Dealer Installation of a PrecisionPower product
must be established by an original sales receipt which must accompany the article being returned for warranty work.
4. This warranty shall NOT apply to any
PrecisionPower
product found to have the original fac-
tory serial number removed or defaced. All products received (by
PrecisionPower
) for in warranty or out of warranty repair, with their original serial numbers removed or defaced, will NOT be
repaired and will be returned to sender, freight collect. Refer to original packaging for the serial
number of your component speakers.
5. The provisions of this warranty shall not apply to any
PrecisionPower
product used for a
purpose for which it is not designed, which has been repaired or altered in any way , or which has
been connected, installed, or adjusted other than in accordance with the instructions furnished in
PrecisionPower’ s
owner’s manual. Nor shall this warranty apply to any part which has been
subject to misuse, neglect, or accident.
6. PrecisionPower does not authorize any other persons to assume any other liability in connection with its products. THIS WARRANTY IS THE ONLY EXPRESS WARRANTY MADE BY
PRECISIONPOWER APPLICABLE TO ITS PRODUCTS. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE APPLICABLE TO
PRECISIONPOWER PRODUCTS IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS
LIMITED WARRANTY. PRECISIONPOWER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL, OR COMMERCIAL DAMAGES RESUL TING FROM THE BREACH OF THIS
WRITTEN WARRANTY. Some states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts; so the
above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
7. Your product will be serviced on an in-warranty basis within the warranty period for the correction of warranted defects. If improper operation of your
PrecisionPower
product should occur,
contact your Authorized Dealer for assistance with the return and factory repair of your
PrecisionPower
product. If an Authorized Dealer is not available, return the unit including your name, telephone
number, return address, a copy of your sales receipt, and a description of the problem to:
PrecisionPower,Inc.
Service Department
4829 S. 38th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85040-2964
TO RETURN PRECISIONPOWER PRODUCTS OUT OF W ARRANTY: Return the unit, postage
prepaid, in the original protective carton. Please include a description of the problem and, if
desired, a request for an estimate of repair costs. Unless a request for an estimate is included,
the unit will be repaired as necessary. Please contact
PrecisionPower
Customer Service at 1800-62-POWER for questions concerning out of warranty repair charges. Repaired unit will be
returned with an itemized statement, C.O.D.
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