Pyle PLXR5 User Manual

2 WAY ELECTRONIC CROSSOVER

WITH SUBWOOFER REMOTE CONTROL

HIGH PERFORMANCE CAR AUDIO

MODEL:PLXR5

www.pyleaudio.com

INTRODUCTION

FEATURES:

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FUNCTIONS

1. SIGNAL INPUTS

To be connected to the output of the source unit.

2. LOW PASS SUBWOOFER OUTPUT TERMINALS

To be connected to the subwoofer channel amplifier left/right inputs.

3. HIGH PASS CHANNEL OUTPUT TERMINALS

To be connected to the channel amplifier left/right inputs.

4. FUSE

This crossover uses a 1-amp,blade-type fuses for protection from power surges or a short circuit.

5. POWER INPUT TERMINAL (12V)

To be connected to the positive terminal of your vehicle battery or other constant

+12V source.

6. REMOTE TURN-ON INPUT TERMINAL (REMOTE)

To be connected to the remote control wire or antenna lead of the source unit for remote ON/OFF.

7. GROUND INPUT TERMINAL

To be wired to the vehicle's chassis ground.

8. POWER INDICATOR

This indicator lights up when the internal switching power supply is activated and the unit is operational.

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FUNCTIONS

9. HIGH PASS GAIN CONTROL

For adjusting the channel output signal level.

10. SUBWOOFER STEREO/MONO SWITCH

For selection of stereo or mono mode subwoofer output.

11. HIGH-PASS FREQUENCY SELECTOR

For selection of high-pass crossover frequency between 80 Hz and 2.5KHz

12. PHASE INVERTER

Position the switch to the "180" position shifts the subwoofer output signals 180 degrees out-of-phase relative to the front and rear output signals.

13. BASS-BOOST LEVEL CONTROL (45Hz)

For increasing the Bass boost level up to +12dB.

14. LOW PASS SUBWOOFER FREQUENCY SELECTOR

For selection of the low-pass crossover frequency for the subwoofer channel between 35 Hz and 400 Hz.

15. SUBWOOFER OUTPUT LEVEL REMOTE CONTROL TERMINAL.

To be connected to the remote control for exclusive maneuver of the subwoofer output level, and the subwoofer output level control on the unit ("16" below) is bypassed.

16. LOW PASS SUBWOOFER OUTPUT GAIN CONTROL

For adjusting the subwoofer channel output signal level.

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ELECTRICAL & AUDIO CONNECTIONS

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ELECTRICAL & AUDIO CONNECTIONS

Precautions

1. To prevent short circuits, be sure to disconnect the negative battery ground lead before wiring the system up.

2. When you finish the installation, be sure to make one more check to be sure everything is done correctly.

3. Reinstate all car parts that were removed.

4. Reconnect the negative battery ground lead.

Primary Wiring Descriptions

ELECTRICAL

12V

GROUND

REMOTE

INPUT

HIGH PASS

OUTPUT

LOW PASS

OUTPUT

PRIME CONNECTION

BATTERY +

GROUND -

REMOTE B+(12V)

RADIO/TAPE

PLAYER TO

CROSSOVER MODULE

CROSSOVER MODULE

TO ANY AMPLIFIER

CROSSOVER MODULE

TO SUB-WOOFER

AMPLIFIER

DESCRIPTION

Connect to the positive battery terminal

(constant + 12V source)

Connect to the vehicle's chassis ground

(check for good ground)

Connect to the remote control wire(or the electrical antenna) of the car radio/cassette deck

Connect from pre-amp output of radio/tape player (or CD) into

Connect from "high-pass output" of

CROSSOVER module to any amplifier input.

Connect from low-pass sub-woofer output of

CROSSOVER to sub-woofer amplifier input.

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NOISE CHECK & SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT

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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

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INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION

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SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

Power source:

Input current

Distortion:

Frequency response:

S/N ratio (A weighted):

14.4 volts DC negative ground

0.5 amp max

0.01% THD at 1 V output level

10Hz-30KHz ±3 dB

>95dB

Crossover frequencies (continuously variable):

Low-pass: 35-400 Hz

High-pass: 80-2.5KHz

Crossover slope rate:

Subwoofer boost:

Input impedance :

12 dB per octave 2nd Order Butter worth

Single octave + 12dB at 45 Hz

> 10K Ohms

Output impedance

Output voltage level:

Dimensions:

<1K Ohms

5 volts max

160mm (W) x 130mm (D) x 37mm (H)

FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND / OR IMPROVEMENT

WITHOUT NOTICE.

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