Alphasonik PEQ70E User's Manual
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1. ALPHASONIK Owner s Manual EQUALIZER ALPHASONIK WAS FOUNDED 1976 WITH ONE MISSION TO BRING STATE OF THE ART PERFORMANCE TO THE CAR AUDIO ENTHUSIAST In those early years we pioneered such ground breaking technologies as amplifier fan cooling and high voltage signal transfer which remain a benchmark in high end audio Today the new Alphasonik is committed to pushing the envelope with regard to technology quality and value Our electronics feature audio phile parts and circuit topology designed to let the full musical experience come through loud and clear Our loudspeakers employ the latest high technology materials and processes such as carbon reinforced woven glass and titanium vapor deposition to deliver your music with tremen dous impact dynamics and resolution We stand behind our quality with one of the best warranties in consumer electronics Compare Alphasonik car audio products against anything competition has to offer We re confident you will come to one conclu Sion Ure ARS 9 Features alg 4 7 6 Eee BED EE NN 8 Warranty E 9 10 Thank you for purchasing this Alphasonik product Alpha sonik products are specifically engineered and designed for the mobile audio environment This manual contains important information about installation set up procedures and integrating your new Alphasonik product into your2. The unit is the first production pre amplifier to incorporate a specific bandwidth parametric equalizer with shelving control with 18dB boost or cut on its four bands it can compensate for the four acoustic anomalies unique to the automotive environment This unit easily be comes the Mission control Center of any high end automotive sound system SPECIFICATIONS S N RATIO T H D NPUT SENSITIVITY NPUT IMPEDANCE 1k Ohms 30Hz 120Hz 7 BAND PARAMETRIC BOOST CUT BANDWIDTH S N RATIO FREQUENCY RESPONSE MAX OUTPUT VOLTAGE NUES ___ HEADROOM STEREO SEPARATION OPERATING VOLATAGE OUTPUT IMPEDANCE SUBWOOFER FRQUENCY FEATURES Active gain pre amplifiers with adjustable input sensitivity Volume Control with up to 9 75 Volts RMS of output Individual left and right sensitivity control for Main Aux Seven band parametric equalizer with 18dB boost Low noise BI FET op amp design yields minimum distortion On board 30V bi polar switching power supply Universal Half DIN chassis for ease of installation High grade golden Tiffany RCA jack input output Subwoofer level control 10 Subwoofer frequency adjustable 11 20dB headroom eliminates signal overload 12 Main Aux Radio CD input selector 13 2 color illumination design CROSSOVER CONTROL It is recommended that the MID BASS MID HI frequencies be set at center position and that the SUB frequency set at
3. counter defective exchange plus 1 year repair or replacements at the sole discretion of Alphasonik Inc An Alphasonik Extended Warranty Registration Card must be submitted to Alphasonik Inc within 30 days of purchase To process any warranty claim Alphasonik Inc will require the dated proof of purchase which must specifi cally show the model and serial number and that installation was provided for the product in question other terms per Alphasonik Inc s standard one year warranty apply NTERNAIONAL SSOCIATIO COMPETITION bd _AGUMPORT TIMED Ej ALPHASONIK INC 050 MILEAGE DRIVE BLDG G 1 50621 1 0 8959
4. protects the original chaser provided they reside and made their purchase in the United States International consumers may contact their local retailer or distributor for war ranty information 8 ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PRO HIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW SHALL HAVE NO GREATER DURATION THAN THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL ALPHASONIK INC BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT BECAUSE SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU 9 THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO SIATE 10 Should you have any difficulties with the performance of this product during warranty or with any Alphasonik Inc authorized service center you may contact the Alphasonik Inc National Service Manager at the address listed on the back of the booklet card or call 714 670 8950 for a listing of Authorized Warranty Service Centers in your area INSTALLED WARRANTY When purchased from and installed by an Authorized Alphasonik Inc Dealer Speaker and Accessories 1 year over the counter defective exchange plus 1 year repair or replacement at the sole discretion of Alphasonik Inc Electronics 1 year over the
5. vehicle With proper care and installation your new product will provide you with many years of high performance listening enjoyment We recommend having an Authorized Alphasonik Dealer install your new product for optimal performance and to take advantage of our warranty program Before installing your new product please read through the manual to fully understand the application Before making any electrical connections make sure that you disconnect the battery s ground cable to prevent the possibility of short circuits or damage to your electronic equipment If your vehicle s stereo head unit comes with an Anti theft code DO NOT disconnect the battery If you have the access code for the stereo head unit please refer to the vehicle s owner s manual There are basically three types of equalizers graphic para metric and a hybrid of these two often referred to as paragraphic Ad ditionally there are passive equalizers which have no gain active gain pre amps which have a again stage usually with a volume control and booster equalizers which we won t consider here since they are inferior passive equalizers with inexpensive IC amplifier built in As in state of the art home audio systems the optimum system requires a dedicated pre amp with enormous gain to drive the various power amplifiers Since home audio amplifiers do not have adjust able sensitivity they require a high output pre amplifier to drive them to maximum levels
6. around 60Hz One of the best features of this unit is that it allows the listener to adjust each band exactly to his her own satisfaction PLEASE NOTE That the correct settings depend very much on the overall system itself and the individual musical taste of the listener Please check the settings for each band carefully before completing the installation SET UP ADJUSTMENT Before Turning On Turn the unit volume to minimum adjust the input gains to minimum Turn the source unit volume to minimum Set EQ controls to flat 12 o clock System Turn On After completing all wiring and signal connections you can now turn the system on Adjust Raise volume of the unit to maximum Adjust left and right input gains of the unit until half way between minimum and maximum Gradually increase source volume until clipping occurs Begin gradual ly increasing input gains until distortion is audible then reduce slightly system should be extremely loud at this point Turn the volume control down to minimum and back up to comfortable level Go 0 GAIN FADER FREQ R R OO 55 OQQQQQQQQ 30Hz 150Hz 1 GAIN CONTROL This control adusts the output level 2 FADER CONTROL This control adjusts the volume between the front and rear speakers in a 4 speaker system 3 INPUT SELECTOR SWITCH This switch selects the Main Aux Radio CD input 4 BACK LIGHT ILLUMINATION SWITCH Orange or Red 5 SUBWOOFER LEVEL Controls the Subwoo
7. fer level 6 SUB FREQUENCY This controls adjusts subwoofer frequency from 30Hz to 120Hz 7T PARAMETRIC EQUALIZER CONTROLS Control the frequency response of the boost or cut with the 7 band controls 50Hz 125Hz 315Hz 750Hz 2 2kHz 6kHz 12kHz Radio Cass ette OUTPUT INPUT RL SUBR RL EARF RL RONT RL AUX RIRADI O CO OO OO 00 OO GND REM BATT 12 SUBWOOFER FRONT SPEAKER SPEAKER BI aN NOTES Set your source volume at one half to three quarter up leave it in its position Always use your volume as a master main volume control It has bet ter electronics higher S N ratio and is more linear than any source unit volume available engine noise is audible try raising the volume on the source unit and or check the ground connection on the unit Investigate the layout of your vehicle thoroughly before drilling or cutting Take care when you work near the gas tank gas lines hydraulic lines electrical components and electrical wiring Do not use the equipment unmounted Attach this sys tem securely to prevent damage particularly in the event of an accident or aggressive driving Do not mount the system so that wire connections are unprotected or are subjected to pinching or damage from nearby objects Before connecting or discon necting power connections at the system power terminals dis connect the 12V DC wire at the battery end Confirm that y
8. is warranty are as follows 1 DATED PROOF OF PURCHASE IS REQUIRED FOR WAR RANTY SERVICE OF THIS PRODUCT Information about Alphasonik Inc authorized warranty service may also be obtained at www alphasonikinc com or by contacting or writing Alphasonik Inc at the address listed on the back of this booklet 2 This warranty will become void if service is performed by any one other than an approved Alphasonik Inc Warranty Service Center 3 This warranty does not apply to any product which has been subjected to misuse neglect or accident or which has had the warranty seal broken serial number altered defaced or removed or which has been connected installed adjusted or repaired other than in accordance with the instructions furnished by Alphasonik Inc 4 This warranty does not cover car static electrical interference adjustments or labor costs for the removal or reinstallation of the unit for repair 5 The sole responsibility of Alphasonik Inc under this warranty shall be limited to the repair or replacement thereof at the sole discretion of Alphasonik Inc 6 If it becomes necessary to send the product or any defective part to Alphasonik Inc or an authorized service station the product must be shipped in its original or equivalent carton fully insured with shipping charges prepaid Alphasonik Inc will not assume any responsibility for any loss or damage incurred in shipping 7 This warranty is not transferable and
9. our source unit and other equipment are turned off while connecting the input terminals If you need to replace the power fuse re place it only with a fuse identical to the provided fuse Using a fuse of different type or rating may result in damage to the sys tem which is not covered by the manufacturer s warranty Do not install any product where it may be subjected to excessive heat moisture and dust or where it may be repeatedly kicked brushed or bumped Make absolutely sure that the terminals for the products are connected to the proper inputs and outputs from the music source Never run the wiring on the outside of the vehicle or under it where it can be damaged by road hazards or any moving parts of the vehicle Use existing wire channels sills panels and molding strips inside the vehicle to hide the wir ing for safety and a neat appearance DISCLAIMER IMPORTANT Never cut any metal that is an integral part of the vehicle s safety or structural support system If you are unsure it is best to have the product professionally installed by an Authorized Alphasonik Dealer Never sacrifice your safety for sound Alphasonik Inc warrants this product against all defects in material workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of original purchase provided it was purchased from an Authorized Alphasonik Inc Dealer The conditions of this warranty and the extent of the responsibility of Alpha sonik Inc under th
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