AudioControl DQ-61
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1. ooooWoooaan 2 Amps Remote trigger max output current oooooooWo 1 Amp Nu M 8 6 W x 5 D x 1 25 bip 3 Ibs 2013 AudioControl Inc All rights reserved AudioControl Making Good Sound Great DQ 61 AccuBASS GTO and AutoMode are all trademarks of AudioControl Inc This manual was conceived designed and written on a muggy and overcast day in the Pacific Northwest which is what the locals from Seattle call summer AucdioControl Making Good Sound Great 22410 70th Avenue West Mountlake Terrace WA 98043 USA Phone 425 775 8461 Fax 425 778 3166 www audiocontrol com P N 913 121 02. xx Jeduunp Swa O3 pueq 2 XEe N UIN uoisuanuod lena kerea J XIN qns JeoH uo 1 MOd esueg S jeubis NV quol4 page 15 AccuBASS Factory installed amplifiers and woofers are generally not designed to repro ducing bass at medium to high volumes Car manufacturers filter the bass out of the signal as you increase the volume in an effort to protect factory installed speakers That s why we developed the patent pending AccuBASS circuit After a quick and easy one time setting the AccuBASS circuit takes over the bass just as the factory system rolls off You get smooth seamless rock solid bass response regardless of volume Setting AccuBASS For Optimum Bass Performance After you have hooked up the system and are playing music play some tracks AccuBASS with good bass lines and a set the volume at low Bass Restored to Flat C On the DQ 61 set the Factory Roll off AccuBASS Level to 12 00 and set all the EQ controls to flat AudioControl s patent pending AccuBASS circuit all the way down approxi correcting for bass roll of mately 7 00 Gradually increase the volume on your factory source unit until you hear the bass start to drop out in relation to the high frequencies Stop and go to the next step Turn the Threshold control clockwise until you hear the bass come back up Use the level control to fine tune the amount of bass remix you want Smooth more or less Yo
3. and ease of set up go to our website at www audiocontrol com and download the DQ 61 Set Up App for your Apple iPhone or iPad It s FREE and will help take all the guesswork out of setting up the delay However if you do not have access to an iPhone or iPad you can set up the delay just by using your own two ears After you have made all your power and ground connections plug in all your inputs and outputs turn the Signal Delay knob on the chassis all the way to the right to go into Set Up Mode You will notice that when you are in Set Up mode the blue light will blink on the ACR 3 dash remote You will need to make sure that all your delay settings are at zero Start with the Left to Right setting the Red light on the remote will be solid and turn the knob completely CLOCKWISE until you no longer hear any Mute Clicks Once you have verified your Left to Right is set to zero you want to now set your Sub to Front delay at zero Simply push the dash remote to switch from Left to Right to Sub to Front At this time the blue light will continue to blink and the red light will turn off Again turn the knob CLOCKWISE until you no longer hear any Mute Clicks You have now set all of the delay in the DQ 61 to zero page 9 Normal Mode Dash Knob Controls Sub Out Signal Delay Normal Set Up Both Lights ON Signal Delay Engaged Equalizer Engaged AccuBASS Engaged Blue Light Only Signal Delay Disengaged Equalizer Diseng
4. mode and adjust the signal delay settings using the dash control Turn knob to the right until the Set Up LED comes on When done turn knob to the left Normal setting for regular music listening Ground Connect to a good verified chassis ground the battery comes to mind Warning Factory ground wires typically have multiple devices con nected to them so it is not recommended to use them 12V Power Connect to a good source of 12 volt power the battery comes to mind Remote In In some unusual installations you may not want to use the GTO to turn on your system due to secondary functions with factory in stalled source unit For these cases the DQ 61 can be turned on remotely with a 12 volt trigger Remote Out Outputs 12 volts with 1 amp of current when the DQ 61 is powered up so you can turn on external devices like signal processors and amplifiers with this wire Maximized Indicator This brightly colored LED indicates when the sig nal level coming into your DQ 61 is just below clipping When properly level matched this LED should flicker occasionally when your system is playing at its maximum volume level Power If you have connected all of your power wires correctly this light should be bright red when your system turns on D Remote Level Control ACR 3 In the Set Up mode this control allows for setting the signal delays and in the Normal mode it gives the user control over the Subwoofer Ch3 level
5. output Additionally in the Normal mode when you tap this switch you will bypass the equalization signal delay and Accu BASS processing of your DQ 61 so you can compare the sound Pre Amp Outputs These RCA plugs should be connected to the next component after the DQ 61 such as a crossover or amplifier Do not connect any speakers directly to your DQ 61 Definitely don t connect to any home appliances like your blender or toaster Output Level Controls These knobs allow you to adjust the signal level from your source unit to match the input of your after market amplifiers Channel Summed Indicators These green like our grass LED indi cators let you know which channels are being summed into the main inputs Under the cover of your DQ 61 are jumpers that will allow you to sum selected channels into the main and rear 1 channels page 6 Under the Covers Internal Jumpers You can optimize your DQ 61 using most of the controls mounted on the top of the chassis However we recognize there are situations where advanced users may have the need to configure the DQ 61 for specific applications Therefore we have provided a few setting that are located under the chassis top for limited access O Output Summing Jumpers Some factory installed audio systems include separate amplifiers that output limited bandwidth signals that are actively crossed pueem a over and are connected Jumpers AudioControl T s
6. within 15 days after purchase 2 You must keep your sales receipt for proof of purchase showing when and from whom the unit was bought We re not the only ones who require this so it s a good habit to get into with any major purchase 3 Your DQ 61 must have originally been purchased from an authorized AudioControl dealer You do not have to be the original owner but you do need a copy of the original sales slip 4 You cannot let anybody who isn t A the AudioControl factory B somebody authorized in writing by AudioControl to service your DQ 61 If anyone other than A or B messes with your DQ 61 that voids your war ranty 5 The warranty is also void if the serial number is altered or removed or if the DQ 61 has been used improperly Now that may sound like a big loophole but here is all we mean by it Unwarranted abuse is A physical damage don t use the DQ 61 for a car jack B improper connections 120 volts into the power jack can fry the poor thing C sadistic things This is the best product we know how to build but if you mount it to the front bumper of your car something will go wrong If an authorized United States AudioControl dealer installs the DQ 61 the warranty is five years Assuming you conform to 1 through 5 and it really isn t all that hard to do we get the option of fixing your old unit or replacing it with a new one page 17 LEGALESE SECTION This is the only warranty given by Aud
7. NGAWI Six Channel Line Output Converter with Signal Delay Egualization and AccuBASS for interfacing with factory installed audio systems The DQ 61 is your gateway to amazing sound from a factory head unit It is a com pact six channel high performance line level converter with independent multi channel equalization and signal delay to custom tune the system AudioControl s patent E pending AccuBass system corrects for the factory bass roll off present in so many of today s cars In short the DQ 61 can make every car sound its very best Key Features of The DQ 61 Here are some of the unique features of the AudioControl DQ 61 User friendly Signal Delay to control the acoustical alignment between the left and right channels plus the front and subwoofer channels ndividual equalization controls for the front rear and subwoofer channels for simple yet precise system tuning Six channels of active speaker level inputs accept up to 400 watts per channel e AccuBASS AudioControl s patented pending processing to correct the bass roll off in factory source units ACR 3 Dash Control Remote allows for control of the subwoofer level plus processing bypass nternal Channel Summing Easy interface with factory installed amplifi ers with built in crossovers Discrete Input and Output level controls e GTO signal sensing inputs selectable to turn the DQ 61 on automati cally and give you a 12 volt trig
8. aged AccuBASS Disengaged Blue On Red On EGRE Blue On Red Off Set up Mode Dash Knob Controls Signal Delay Signal Delay Normal Set Up Blue Light Flashing Red Solid NS Signal Delay Adjustment Left to Right Flashing Red On Blue Light Flashing Red Light Off Signal Delay Adjustment Sub to Front Blue Flashing Red Off page 10 Now you are going to want to choose your source material to listen to while setting the delay Choose a song that has very strong vocals and limited instruments This will make it much easier to move the image from down at your left knee where it currently exists to up on the center of the dash where it needs to be O Left Right delay Push on the dash remote until the blue LED is blinking and the red LED is solid With the source material playing slowly turn the dash control knob COUNTER CLOCKWISE Each de tent in the remote represents an amount of time in milliseconds that you are delaying the Left Front Speaker We have added a small Mute Click along with the detent on the remote to help you determine your amount of delay Keep in mind that if you think you have gone too far you can always start over Just turn the knob all the way clockwise to start back at zero and slowly turn counter clockwise until you reach your desired result Front Subwoofer Delay Once you have dialed in your Left Right delay it s time to set up the sub Push on the das
9. and subwoofer sig nals connect them to the corresponding inputs on your DQ 61 If your source unit only has front and rear signals the AutoMode circuitry of the DQ 61 will route the Channel 2 signals to the Channel 3 subwoofer outputs N Input Level Controls The DQ 61 is capable of receiving high wattage Y signals from factory installed source units and or amplifiers The input level Se controls allow you to adjust the input signal levels for maximum audio perfor mance of the DQ 61 NOS page 4 Lo X tcm 4 8 sic Program M sonal Delay ocessor Sankar Level o Signal Se pending patent Pene arth Power Jutput Levels CN Maximize 7 N 3 subwoofer Cn Ch 4 5 a Connected to uem Remote NS Level i N xO N tput Cont sub Ont Rear IE E ue gt E Rig Left Equalization Controls To custom tune your system the DQ 61 gives you dedicated egualization controls for the Front Rear and Subwoofer outputs See the section on Egualization Optimization page 9 for more details on how to set these for optimum performance O AccuBASS Settings This patent pending circuit compensates for the bass roll off characteristics of many factory installed source units The Thresh old and Level controls let you determine when the AccuBASS circuit engages and what level of correction to apply See page 9 for more information page 5 O Signal Delay Mode This allows the user to put the DQ 61 into a Set Up
10. annel 3 outputs when there is no signal present on Channel 3 This allows your DQ 61 to accept front and rear inputs channels and give you three output channels Front Rear and Sub Remote Level Control ACR 3 The ACR 3 is a multi function remote that used for making the initial signal delay adjustments in the Set Up mode and then providing level control over the Channel 3 Subwoofer output in the Normal mode This allows you to balance the bass level with the rest of the system and then increase or decrease as needed An additional feature of the ACR 3 dash remote is that it allows the signal processing of the DQ 61 equaliza tion signal delay and AccuBASS to be switched in and out of the audio circuit That means that you can hear the system with and without the processing and hear the difference that the tuning makes in the sound of your system page 13 Dash Control Placement And Mounting The ACR 3 dash control may be mounted under the dash using its own bracket or through a custom hole in the dash It should be within reach of the driver and in a spot where the LED is plainly visible Bracket Installation The dash control mounts with two screws which attach to the underside of the dashboard Slide under the dash and place the dash control in its mounting po sition mark the two mounting holes drill pilot holes and secure with two screws Custom Installation For that custom finished look the dash control can be fl
11. bwoofer channels Use RCA connecting cables to connect the RCA outputs of the DQ 61 to your after market amplifier s If this is not obvious to you quickly pack up your DQ 61 and run to your nearest authorized AudioControl dealer to have them perform the installation You will thank us later Connect 12 volt power ground and turn on wires as needed Don t forget the fuse Note The DQ 61 has a 12 volt trigger input but normally you will just let the GTO turn on circuit take care of that by itself Connect your amplifier trigger input to the 12 volt trigger output of the DQ 61 Turn your amp gains fully down before turning on the system Turn on the system and level match your DQ 61 to your source unit and amplifiers On the chassis of the DQ 61 set Signal Delay Mode to Set Up Using the Dash Control adjust the signal delay between the Left and Right channels for optimum sound Check out our YouTube video for assistance Tap the ACR 3 Dash Control and adjust the signal delay between the front and subwoofer outputs On the chassis change Signal Delay Mode to Normal page 2 Set the equalization controls for the i front rear and subwoofer channels While your ears are a good reference point we rec ommend using an audio analyzer whenever possible Adjust the AccuBASS setting for maxi mum bass Sit back and enjoy the sound AudioControl Real Time Analyzer If you have gotten t
12. ger to turn on your amplifier Bulletproof 5 year warranty when installed by an authorized AudioControl dealer AudioContror Making Good Sound Great page 1 Quick Install Guide If you are a seasoned audio enthusiast and are chomping at the bit to begin your experience with the DQ 61 we offer some Quick Install Guidelines below to help maximize your experience Please refer to the system diagrams on page 8 as good guidelines Physically mount the DQ 61 in a location that keeps it away from bever age spills food crumbs and curious fingers You will want to select a location that allows you access to the top panel controls In many cases you can find factory speaker leads in the rear of the vehicle or at the factory amplifier that are easy to access The DQ 61 needs to be installed in the signal path between your OEM source unit or factory amplifier and an after market amplifier and or processor s Do not connect the DQ 61 between the factory head unit and the factory amplifier Locate the amplified speaker wires that are coming from your factory source unit and or amplifier and connect them to the speaker level inputs on your DQ 61 Note If your source unit has front rear and subwoofer speaker level out puts connect them to the three sets of inputs on your DO 61 If the source unit only has front and rear outputs the Auto Mode circuitry in your DQ 61 auto matically routes the Channel 2 input channels to the Channel 3 su
13. h remote to switch delay modes and verify that the blue light continues to blink but the red light is off Exactly like you did setting up the front left speaker start by slowly turning the knob COUNTER CLOCKWISE to add delay to both of the front speakers You will notice with each Mute Click of the remote the sub will move forward toward the driver Again if you think you have gone too far or missed that sweet spot you can always start over by just turning the knob back all the way clockwise and repeat the process again Once you have everything where you want it you are done Easy right Now just go back to the Signal Delay knob on the DQ 61 and turn it counter clockwise back to Normal mode and you are ready to move to the next step of set up Equalization Optimization When it comes to music everyone has his or her own particular taste Some people want pounding bass and crisp blood curdling highs Others may prefer a flat response whatever the heck that is At the end of the day most people just want their system to sound balanced and just like it did in the store or similar to their buddy s car The following equalization guidelines should help you achieve your own personal audio nirvana For optimum performance get your hands on a test compact disc that contains pink noise and a good quality RTA real time analyzer we happen to know someone who makes a really good one If you cannot locate an RTA you probably want
14. hown in factory DQ 61 directly to tweeters mid positions Off Off S Locations ranges and or woofers For Qu B sada optimum performance you Isolated will want to combine or H Defeat Ground sum these separate signals AutoMode GTO amp E Signal Sense Ground into a single full range sig S Max Por Isolation nal The DQ 61 facilitates 7 Summing this internally via simple Rear Sub Line 4 LEDs Sx Remote Power Outputs Volume Input jumper settings that allow you to select which input Leeg signals will be summed into the Front Main outputs An additional feature is that once you move the Summing jumpers to On the audio signal coming from the Main Output will also come out of the Channel 2 Output When the jumper is moved to the On position for a selected channel the corresponding indicator light on the front of the DQ 61 will turn green The shipped from the factory setting is in the OFF or non summed position GTO Signal Sense In selected situations factory installed audio sys tems may turn ON or wake up due to convenience features like doors chimes alarms and cell phone signals triggering the source To prevent these from turn ing your audio system on unexpectedly you can bypass the GTO circuit by moving the GTO jumper and use a switched 12 volt signal connected to the Remote In terminal The DQ 61 ships the GTO in the On position Ground Isolati
15. ic Northwest do not have sunshine This area is one of the more critical although it is also one of the most difficult to properly reproduce Most people prefer their bass frequencies to be 6 to 9 dB louder than the rest of their system although there are some crazy folks that prefer their bass substantially louder The key in this area is to have enough speak ers and power to produce the amount of bass you desire but don t use the controls on the DQ 16 to try and force your speakers to produce sounds they can t Too much bass boost creates a condition called speakerus explodus which is not pretty to hear or watch Midbass 100 Hz to 300Hz The phrase too much of a good thing can certainly apply to the midbass frequencies This is the transition area of the audio spectrum that is an octave above your sub bass frequencies and several octaves below your midrange Most autosound systems have too much midbass due to the fact that speakers mounted in the doors or kick panels cause resonance s or peaks in the response curve These peaks in the midbass can actually mask or block sounds in the all impor tant midrange area causing your system to sound dull or lifeless Midrange 300Hz to 3Khz Musical instruments vocals mid range percussion and many things we associate with imaging and staging hap page 12 pen in this area of the bandwidth For that reason you will want to keep this area as smooth and balanced as possible T
16. ioControl This warranty gives you specific legal rights that vary from state to state Promises of how well the DQ 61 will perform are not implied by this warranty Other than what we have covered in this warranty we have no obligation express or implied Also we will not be obligated for direct or indirect conseguential damage to your system caused by hooking up the DQ 61 Failure to register warranty information negates any service claims page 18 DQ 61 SPECIFICATIONS All specifications are measured at 14 4 VDC standard automotive volt age As technology advances AudioControl reserves the right to con tinuously change our specifications like our Pacific Northwest weather although we are working on it Maximum speaker level input o 400 watts per channel Maximum output level erre eri ei derit 7 5Vrms Output i 12 dB Frequency TESPONSE cete diae ie dt oe ea 10Hz 22kHz Total harmonic distortion 0 0196 Input Imipedance i ertet eripe aetas 20 Kohms Equalization Frequencies Front Rear 125Hz 175Hz 250Hz 500Hz 1kHz 2kHz 8kHz Sub Output 31 5Hz 40Hz 50Hz 63Hz 80Hz 100HZ 125Hz Signal Delay Lett Right Max Delay trt ter arre Ep te oett 10 ms Front Sub Max Delay date edt te eret 35 ms Output Impedance etes eicere senta anus 150 Ohms Power supply Ke eges High headroom PWM switching POWER IAW T san 350mA Recommended fuse rating
17. o this point and you have no questions then Congratula tions With that said we certainly encourage you to set aside some time to grab a beverage or two and read through this entire manual as there is a tremendous amount of useful information Plus we took the time to write it so it must be important We now interrupt your reading of this manual to highlight a very important feature of all AudioControl autosound products Our Bulletproof Warranty AudioControl autosound products are designed and assembled at our factory in the Pacific Northwest just outside of a little town called Seattle By nature our products are rather sophisticated so we spend a good deal of time training our dealers and their installation team We do this so you will get the best pos sible results from your AudioControl components To reinforce this point if you have an Authorized AudioControl dealer install your DQ 61 we will extend the normal one year warranty to a full FIVE years parts and labor Complete details of this warranty are listed at the end of this manual and on our website at www audiocontrol com We now return you to your regularly scheduled reading page 3 Input Levels pcn3 Subwoofer A Guided Tour of DQ 61 O Speaker level Inputs The DQ 61 has six speaker level inputs These inputs get their signals from the speaker level outputs of your factory installed source unit or amplifier If your source unit has front rear
18. on Selector Alternator noise may appear in a system be cause the source unit and amplifier s are using different grounding schemes To help in this situation we have provided alternative grounding connections Make sure your system is turned OFF before you move these jumpers We ship them in the isolated position which usually gives the best results O AutoMode Some cars have low level or other unusual signals on their speaker leads that may not trigger the AutoMode circuit and result in signal switching When this occurs you can manually turn off the AutoMode function This is done by moving the internal AutoMode jumper to Defeat page 7 System Diagrams for The DQ 61 Typical DQ 61 Installation Factory Installed Radio 6 Channel Amplifier 4 Channel Amplifier DQ 61 Installed with a 6XS Factory Installed adio Factory Installed Aniplifier Front High page 8 The DQ 61 Has A Number Of Great Features Signal Delay Operation Because of speaker placement limitations and the seating position in a car the driver of the vehicle is in an incorrect acoustic alignment with the speakers The following steps will help set up delaying the appropriate speakers for just a few milliseconds so the DQ 61 is able to allow the different signals to arrive at the same time putting the driver in perfect acoustical alignment For best performance
19. oo much boosting can make you feel like your listening to your system in a tile bathroom Not enough energy the midrange sounds empty and dry Treble 3KHz and Up If midrange is the cake then these high or upper frequencies are considered the frosting Many autosound systems start a gradual decline in this area which is why speaker placement is very important The DQ 61 only gives you a few controls in this area because too much boosting can really make a speaker sound un natural Signal Summing Inputs and Parallel Outputs The DQ 61 has the capability to combine together multiple 2 4 or 6 input signals from the factory source unit into 2 channels Some factory audio systems produce actively crossed over signals from the amplifier feeding signals to the tweeter midrange and woofer The DQ 61 lets you take all of those signals and sum them together to get a high qual ity full range pre amp signal Simply move the summing jumper for the desired channel into the On position If the green LED for that channel is on you know it is being summed into the main output Additionally when you Sum signals together the signals coming from Front Main and Rear Ch2 are now paralleled providing dual full range signals This provides lots of flexibility in your system design AutoMode Inputs Your DQ 61 is equipped with AudioControl s unique AutoMode circuit input that allows for the Rear Channel 2 input signal to automatically feed the Sub Ch
20. to have your authorized AudioControl dealer perform the equalization adjustments as they will have one You page 11 can certainly adjust your DQ 61 using your ears however an RTA will give you the best results Begin playing pink noise through your system and place the micro phone for your analyzer on a microphone stand in the drivers seat Take a careful look at the curve on your analyzer and how one frequency combines with the next There is no one curve that will satisfy every per son as we all have different tastes How else can you explain Liberace or rice cakes The key is to use your DQ 61 to help balance your system from one frequency to the next and give your speakers the sparkle sizzle detail or punch that the acoustics of the car have compromised You will want to start equalizing by removing or cutting any large bumps peaks or areas with too much energy at a particular frequency Next boost the ranges that do not have enough energy We strongly rec ommend that you cut or decrease energy before you boost Although the plethora of knobs on your DQ 61 can be intimidating fear not as they were designed to give enough control to maximize your systems performance but not enough to get you in trouble Here is an explanation of the key areas you should focus on Sub bass 100 Hz and below A car without bass is like a day with out sunshine unless you live where we do because most of the days in the Pacif
21. u re done Now every time your source unit gets to that level the AccuBASS will take over and re egualize the bass Smooth seamless bass at all volumes and with the level control you can even give it a little extra kick if you want Your music your way page 16 The WARRANTY People are scared of warranties Lots of fine print Months of waiting around Well fear no more this warranty is designed to make you rave about us to your friends It s a warranty that looks out for you and helps you resist the temptation to have your friend who s good with electronics try to repair your AudioControl product Go ahead and read this warranty and then take a few days to enjoy your new DQ 61 before going on line to register your unit at audiocontrolregis tration com We also look forward to your comments while you are register ing your DQ 61 Conditional doesn t mean anything ominous The Federal Trade Commission tells all manufacturers to use the term to indicate that certain conditions have to be met before they ll honor the warranty If you meet all of these conditions we will warranty all materials and workman ship on the DQ 61 for one year from the date you bought it five years if it is installed by an authorized United States AudioControl dealer We will fix or replace it at our option during that time Here are the conditional conditions 1 You have to go to www audiocontrol com warranty and register your DQ 61
22. ush mounted directly on the dash board or anywhere else Referencing the figure above disassemble the dash control from the mounting bracket Start by pushing the LED from its holder followed by removing the circuit board and rotary control from the bracket Drill a 9 32 hole in the dash board for the control along with a 1 8 hole for the lock tab and a 13 64 hole for the LED holder Reassemble the dash con trol components on the dashboard Block Diagram of the DQ 61 Feeling lost Here s an internal roadmap to help you out This simpli fied block diagram is a map of the paths your signals take inside the DQ 61 With this diagram you can follow each input through the processor If you do have an issue with the hook up of your DQ 61 and need to call for technical assistance please have this diagram available so we can help you trace the problem and get your system up and running and sounding as awesome as we know it can Dash Control Assembly page 14 gps leuuey9 e aps z jauUeYD C sjonpoud Jeujo 10 UO uni AZ E indino GPS ure C uO uo WNL wn ejouleH 19 0d esueg reuBis mOLD UO ejouieu YON ZL yun peeH 330 usngd NO usnd SSvANIOY oa sera O3 pueg XeW UIN uoisianuod jane HS SVANIIY a duuy 8Jd 0 E Jexyeeds M io do reuSis ledunr qns ou Buwuns spoeJ apow ony O3 pueg XEN UIWN UoIsJanuod Je e C duuy 84g 01 Jexyeeds
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