Soundstream BX-12 Owner's Manual

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BX-12

Digital Bass Driver

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Owner s Manual

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Installation Guide

Congratulation!

Congratulations on purchasing the BX-12. You are now the proud
owner of the finest and most accurate bass enhancing & restoration system available.

Whether your interest is in Beethoven's kettle drums, in Miles Davis' trumpet or in the
percussion of Rap lyrics, the BX-12 would restore those long lost missing bass notes,
with amazing accuracy and clarity.

There's a dash mounted level control unit which permits instant adjustments; whether
it's because your passenger is not as much a "bass-head" as you are or for whatever
reason you want to turn it down a bit, this handy knob does the trick.

Model and Serial #

Dealer s Name

Installation Shop

Installation Date

Date of Purchase

CAUTIONS! Prolonged listening at extremely high levels may result in hearing
loss. Even though your car audio system with your new Soundstream BX-12 Digital
Bass Driver sounds better than anything you've ever heard, exercise caution
to prevent hearing damage.

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Features

Bass Driver: The BX-12 contains a Bass Driver circuit that accurately recreates and
injects Low frequency information back into the signal path. What that means in everyday
terms is that the BX-12 will give more bass impact to your best compact discs or even
your old tapes.

Bass Equalization Circuit: The BX-12 has a unique equalization circuit that contours the
restored bass to your speaker systems.

Dash Mount Remote Control: The BX-12 comes with a Dash Mountable Remote Control that
allows you to enjoy the effects of the BX-12 without having to leave the drivers seat. The Dash
Mount Control has a LED indicator, this LED will grow brighter as you add more bass or dimmer
when you decrease it.

Bass Maximizer Indicator: Not only does The BX-12 provide good music to your ears, but it
also gives you some visual enjoyment as well. On the Chassis of the BX-12, there are three
LED indicators that flashes when the bass maximization circuit is activated.

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PFM Subsonic Filter Control: This unique feature is legendary with its ability to fine tune
the bass response of any system. Why waste power on nasty subsonic information when
PFM Subsonic Filter Control can help you to clean things up?

Bass Output Control: The BX-12 has the ability to produce large amount of deep, mind
shattering bass without damaging your speakers. The Bass Output Control circuit allows
the BX-12 to maximize the bass output of any autosound audio system while restraining
destructive bursts.

Functions

THE OUTSIDE

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DIGITAL BASS MACHINE

PFM SUBSONIC
FILTER

35Hz

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BASS LEVEL

80Hz min max

MAX. BASS CONTROL

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1. Inputs: The inputs of The BX-12 use a balanced input circuit to help minimize induced
noise. The are 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-12, such as a crossover, equalizer, or amplifier. Just remember, the BX-12 should go
inline before a crossover.

3. Dash Remote Control

3a. The PFM Subsonic Filter Control: The BX-12 utilizers a PFM Subsonic Filter

Control which will help with speaker control and amplifier power management. This PFM
Subsonic Filter Control set with frequencies selections from 35Hz-80Hz. On most systems,
setting at 33Hz is fine. If you want to protect your speaker system even more, you should
try a higher frequency. Often a higher frequency actually sounds louder and cleaner.

3b. Bass Level Control

4. Power Connector

5. Para-Bass Controls: These 2 knobs control the Para-Bass functions of the BX-12. The

SWEEP knob allows you to pick the center frequency that you want the BX-12 bass
restoration circuit to maximize. The WIDE knob adjusts how wide of a frequency range the
BX-12 will effect.

6. Bass Maximizer Indicator: These three LED indicators flashes when the bass
maximization circuit is activated.

7. Power On LED.

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