Precision_Power_FRX322 Crossover
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1. Tweeter Crossover d Tweeter MidRange Y MidRange POWERCLASS Amplifier Rear High Pass Front High Pass Out from FRX 322 Passive Tweeter Crossover MidRange P POWERCLASS Amplifier Front High Pass Low Pass Output from FRX 322 Subwoofer WOW Subwoofer POWERCLASS Amplifier Low Pass 11 BACK TO CONTENTS DIAGRAM E 3 29008 2 0 SSed MO 19497 QPZ L SSed s qns ZHJS ZHO 9 190 5564 ubiH ZHJS ZHOv Sseg ufip 10014 ssed uDiH 14014 2 o lt x 2 lt 2 Q Z tn e T ndu VOH YOUMS vou BACK TO CONTENTS WARRANTY ttt 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 rep2. isionPower Precision Pow Absol CONTENTS click on a topic to view Congratulations Features and Specifications Mounting Mounting Wiring Wiring Functions Functions Input Troubleshooting Frequency Chart 3 Way System Design Block Diagram Warranty FRX322 Electronic Crossover OWNERS MANUAL POWER CLASS 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 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 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 ny yl i FOR YOUR RECORDS Serial Number Purchase D
3. the firewall and remote turn on lead and use a rubber grommet down the opposite side of to keep wire from shorting the vehicle of the power Power distribution block wire to avoid radiated noise Firmly attach Ground Wires to solid metal 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 Avoid sharp edges that could chafe through the insulation For systems over 300 watts add a ground cable from the amp to the battery NOTE ni 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 4 BACK TO CONTENTS The next step is to connect the Power Ground and Remote wires to your FRX 322 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
4. E CHANNEL SAME CHANNEL Reverse RCA inputs Problem is in the amplifier speakers or associated wiring of the silent channel SOUND IS NOW IN OPPOSITE CHANNEL SAME CHANNEL Reverse RCAs at head unit Problem is in the Crossover See your Check Balance control local Authorized PrecisionPower Dealer or call 1 800 62 POWER SOUND IS NOW IN OPPOSITE CHANNEL SAME CHANNEL Problem is in the head unit Problem is in the RCA cables LOW OUTPUT FROM ONE BAND Check gain control on the affected amplifier s STILL LOW OUTPUT See your local Authorized PrecisionPower Dealer or Call 1 800 62POWER 9 BACK TO CONTENTS FREQUENCY CHART All crossover frequency controls 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 Detent Low Pass High Pass High Pass X10 420 Hz 420 Hz 420 Hz 420 Hz 428 Hz 460 Hz 484 Hz 524 Hz 556 Hz 604 Hz 652 Hz 708 Hz 812 Hz 876 Hz 1 00 KHz 1 19 KHz 1 34 KHz 1 44 KHz 1 50 KHz 1 56 KHz 1 58 KHz 1 72 KHz 1 86 KHz 1 93 KHz 2 05 KHz 2 18 KHz 2 36 KHz 2 52 KHz 2 72 KHz 2 96 KHz 3 22 KHz 3 54 KHz 3 86 KHz 4 13 KHz 4 32 KHz 4 51 KHz 4 72 KHz 4 83 KHz 4 91 KHz 4 92 KHz 5 00 KHz 10 BACK TO CONTENTS 3 WAY SYSTEM DIAGRAM Source Unit Front Output Rear Output FRX 322 Electronic Crossover Rear High Pass Out from FRX 322 Passive 4
5. 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 een 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 connec tion with its products THIS WARRANTY IS THE ONLY EXPRESS WARRANTY MADE BY PRECISIONPOWER APPLICABLE TO ITS PRODUCTS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR MER CHANTABILITY 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 RESULTING 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 correc tion of warranted defects If improper operation of your PrecisionPower product should occur contact your Authori
6. a location has been chosen securely mount the FRX 322 using the two supplied brackets There are two different sets of brackets included with your FRX 322 One set is used to flush mount the FRX 322 as shown above The other set is used to surface mount as shown on the next page The brackets are connected to the equalizer preamp by two 6 32 x 1 4 socket head cap screws We have made the brackets adjustable to compensate for the uniqueness of each vehicle Be Careful Inspect the area underneath to be sure you are not drilling into wires etc that could be damaged by the drill bit or SCrews 2 BACK TO CONTENTS Adjustable slots for screws Secure the bracket to the FRX 322 with the two 6 32x1 4 Screws provided Faceplate of bracket blank for installer s individual needs We suggest using a Dimensions locaton desired to mount the FAX S22 6 813 W 0 995 H 3 805 D Surface mounting bracket Adjustable slots for screws Bracket can be reversed for installer s individual needs We suggest securing to surface with a 6 metal screw Secure the bracket to the FRX 322 with the two 6 32x1 4 Screws provided Adjustable slots for screws BACK TO CONTENTS Factory Ground wire may T need to be replaced if it is Positive frayed or broken Battery Terminal Fuse must be installed within 18 of battery Run signal cables RCAs 7 L eeer Drill a hole in
7. ate yi 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 BACK TO CONTENTS FEATURES SPECIFICATIONS 3 Way Active Crossover 12dB octave Slopes Low Pass Level Control Input Attenuation Switch Detented Frequency Selection Controls Gold RCA Input and Output Connectors PowerLock Power Ground and Remote Connector PWM Power Supply Designed and Handcrafted in the USA Specifications nli Signal to Noise Ratio gt 102dB Total Harmonic Distortion 1KHz 1VRMS 0 002 Input Impedance 10 kQ Maximum Output 10 Load 8 VRMS Supply Voltage 11 15 VDC Crossover Slopes 12 dB octave Crossover Frequencies Low Pass 40Hz to 500Hz Front High Pass 40Hz to 5kHz Rear High Pass 40Hz to 500Hz Dimensions 6 813 W 0 995 H 3 805 D 1 BACK TO CONTENTS To prevent damage to the FRX 322 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 for your new FRX 322 would be in the dash or center console Never mount the component in a location that would subject it to immersion or exposure to water m yl Once
8. connection is tight If the wires are secure the connector may be plugged into the FRX 322 BACK TO CONTENTS 1 After connecting the Power Ground and Remote wires plug in the PowerLock connector here 2 Low Pass Output Plug the RCA cables from the FRX to the Low Pass amplifier inputs 3 Front Input Plug the RCA cables from the front channel output of the headunit to the FRX Front Input RCAs 4 Rear Input Plug the RCA cables from the rear channel output of the headunit to the FRX Rear Input RCAs 5 Front High Pass Out Plug the RCA cables from the FRX to the Front High Pass amplifier inputs 6 Rear High Pass Out Plug the RCA cables from the FRX to the Rear High Pass amplifier inputs Pak qu ph ph p QD XD AXE e S XD Front Rear Front Rear Input High Pass Out High Pass Out Low Pass Output Input PrecisionPower FRX 322 Made in USA EE 6 BACK TO CONTENTS 100 300 10 7FR 00 300 100 400 20 7 400 50 10 H Low Pass Freq Low Pass Level Input Connect 12dB High Pass Freq High Pass Freq 1 Power LED Red light indicates power on 2 Low Pass Frequency Used to set the Low Pass Frequency 40 Hz 500 Hz 3 Low Pass Level Low Pass Level can cut or boost the Low Pass Frequency to 10dB 4 Front Rear Input Connect Push this switch IN to connect front and rear channels t
9. lace at no charge to the original purchaser any unit which PrecisionPower s discloses to be defective and under warranty provided the defect occurs within three node from the date of original purchase when the unit is installed by an Authorized Dealer the product is returned immedi ately 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 re turned 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 war ranty 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
10. ogether when using one input 5 Attenuation 12dB in Push this switch IN for attenuation if the line level is over 6 volts 6 X10 Push this switch IN to multiply the Front High Pass frequency range by 10 7 Front High Pass Frequency Used to set the Front High Pass Frequency 40 Hz 5 kHz 8 Rear High Pass Frequency Used to set the Rear High Pass Frequency 40 Hz 500 Hz 7 BACK TO CONTENTS 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 SOURCE Headunit RIGHT input Negative WARNING f 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 PPI dealer or call 1 800 62POWER Push In to attenuate the input BACK TO CONTENTS TROUBLE SHOOTING O Is the LED lit YES NO Check Input cables for signal by Check Power and Remote turn on wire connecting them straight to the for voltage Make sure Ground wire is Subwoofer amplifier secure L ANY SOUND NOW YES NO Problem is in the Crossover See your Problem is elsewhere in the system local Authorized PrecisionPower Dealer Check head unit and amplifiers or call1 800 62 POWER SOUND IN ONE CHANNEL ONLY Reverse left and right RCA outputs for one band i e subwoofers SOUND IS NOW IN OPPOSIT
11. 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 Powerlock 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 FRX 322 when the main system is activated Once you have routed the power ground and remote wires through Quick Disconnect the vehicle it is time to connect the wires to the FRX 322 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
12. zed Dealer for assistance with the return and factory repair of your PrecisionPower product If an Authorized Dealer is not available return the unit including onr 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 WARRANTY 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 1 800 62 POWER for questions concerning out of warranty repair charges Repaired unit will be returned with an itemized statement C O D BACK TO CONTENTS
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