Audiovox Prestige PEQ-200 User manual

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PEQ-200
5-BAND CROSSOVER
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EQUALIZER

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CONTENTS
Precautions/Specifications.................................................... 3
Installation Procedures..........................................................4
WiringInstructions....................................................................4
TypicalSystemWiringDiagram...............................................6
OperatingInstructions...........................................................7-9
Warranty...................................................................................11

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PRECAUTIONS
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HELP!
IMPORTANT - READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY
1. This unit does not contain a power amplifier and must be used with a
compatibleexternalamplifier.The outputof thisunitisnotdesignedfor,
and is not capable of driving speakers directly.
2. The input of this unit operates at a low level (120 mV to 4.0 V) and
must be connected to the low-level (pre-amp level) outputs of the car
stereo.
CAUTION: DO NOT attempt to directly connect the speaker level outputs of
the car stereo to this unit or damage to the car stereo and/or
equalizer may result.
3. This unit is designed for12Vdc negative-ground electrical systems,
only.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Pre-AmplifierInputLevel: 0.12V to 4.0V
InputImpedance: 10KOhms
FrequencyResponse: 10Hz to 30kHz, +1dB
THD: 0.03%
ChannelSeparation: Greaterthan82dB
Signal-to-NoiseRatio: Greaterthan92dB
MaximumOutput: 7.5V rms
EqualizerFrequencies: 40Hz,150Hz,400Hz,
2kHz, 10kHz
Cut/Boost: +/-12dB
SubwooferLevelControl: -6dB to +10dB
CrossoverSubwooferOutput: 50Hz,80Hz,100Hz,
120Hz
Slope: 18dB/Octave
RearOutput: 80Hz,100Hz,150Hz,
FULL
Slope: 12dB/Octave
FrontOutput: 100Hz,150Hz,200Hz,
FULL
Slope: 12dB/Octave

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The PEQ-200 should be easily accessible to the operator,
and is intended for in-dash (if a location is available),
console, or under-dash mounting as shown. To install the
unit, proceed as follows:
1. Carefullychooseafavorablemountinglocation prior
to wiring the unit. Before deciding on the mounting
location, consider these points:
a.Will the unit be accessible for easy operation
while driving?
b.Is it a good solid mounting surface?
c. How willthewiring berouted toreachtheunit?
d.Will it obstruct or interferewith passengers or
other controls?
2. After choosing the location, position the mounting
bracket and mark the location of the four screws on
the surface, two at each end.
3. Remove thebracketanddrill a 3/32"hole at thefour
locations.
CAUTION: Do not use any screws other than those
provided with this unit. Use of longer screws
may short-circuit ordamageinternalcomponents
of the unit.
4. Place the bracket in position and secure it to the
mounting surface using the four self-tapping
screws,flat washers and lockwashers provided.
5. Attach the PEQ-200 to the mounting bracket using
two machine screws through the bracket into each
side of the unit. Since the mounting bracket holes
are elongated vertically, the unit can be secured in
a tilted fashion to enhance control accessibility.
INSTALLATIONPROCEDURES
Under-Dash Installation
Typical In-Dash Installation
EXISTINGCAR
RADIO
PEQ-200
CROSSOVER/EQUALIZER
MOUNTING
BRACKET
PEQ-200
CROSSOVER/EQUALIZER

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NOTE: If ground wire to the source is not available, you will
needtofindyourowngrounding point.Locateametal
areaclosetothePEQ-200 thatprovidesagoodground
point(preferablythefloor). Eliminateunwantedpaint
andother contaminantsusingawirebrushorsandpa-
per.Terminatetheblackwireusingthecorrectsizeof
ring terminal and attach it to the bare metal. Spread
Siliconeoverthescrewandbaremetaltopreventrust
andcorrosion.
3. RemoteTurn-OnConnection ( Orangewire )
ThePEQ-200 isturnedonbyapplying+12volts to the
remote turn-on terminal (REM) of the cable 4-Pin
connector harness. The wire lead to this terminal
should be connected either to the "Auto-Antenna"
leadfromthecarstereo,ortosomeotherpointwhich
will provide a +12 V dc supply only when the car
stereoisturnedon. Ifthecarstereodoesnotprovide
anAuto-Antennalead,theremoteturn-onleadmaybe
wiredtoan"Accessory"or"Radio"terminalinthecar's
fuseblock. ThiswillturnthePEQ-200onandoffwith
theignition key,regardlessofwhetherthecarstereo
is on or off. The remote turn-on lead of the cable
harnessdoesnothavetocarrylargecurrents,so#20
gaugewiremaybeusedforthisapplication.Afterthe
remote connection has been made, insert the cable
connectorintothe4-pinjackattherearoftheunitwhile
pressing the key tab; it will snap into place.
WIRINGINSTRUCTIONS
The wiring of your crossover equalizer will depend on the
systemand speakers youareusingbut willeitherbea 2-way
(bassandmidrange/high) or 3-way(bass,midrangeandhigh)
applicationusing 2or4channelsof inputfromthecar stereo.
The following pages illustrate the input and output wiring for
these types. Please refer to the appropriate diagram for the
systemconfiguration youareusing.
Thepowerconnectionsforthisunitareaccomplishedusingthe
suppliedmodular4-pinconnectorwiringharness(item18). The
wiringharnesscontainsthreecolor-codedwires.
Connecting these wires should not be overly difficult if the
following guidlines are adhered to: (See the installation dia-
gram.)
1. PowerConnection ( Redwire )
Pullthesourceunit(radio,amplifier,etc.)outfromthe
dashfarenoughuntilthewiresareexposedattherear
of the unit. Using a digital voltmeter, find a constant
+12Vdc lead for the radio, and splice into this wire.
Splice or solder the red wire from the wiring harness
and connect it inline with the +12Vdc wire using a
barrelconnectorofappropriatesize.
2. GroundConnection ( Blackwire )
Locatethegroundwiresuppliedtothesourceunit and
splice into it. Take the black wire from the wiring
harnessandconnectit in linewiththegroundwireby
splicingandorsoldering.

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SUBWOOFER REAR FRONT
FULL
80Hz
100Hz
150Hz 200Hz
150Hz
100Hz
FULL
120Hz
100Hz
80Hz
50Hz
CROSSOVER-EQUALIZER
INPUT
RL
INPUT
LEVEL LR FRONT
OUT REM B+
GND
L
REAR
HIGHPASS
OUT
RSUBWOOFER
OUT LR _
12 VOLT VEHICLE
BATTERY
EXISTING SCREW OR BOLT
CLEAN PAINT,RUST,DIRTOR
GREASE FROM AREA FOR
GOOD CONNECTION
GROUNDEDMETAL
SECTION OF VEHICLE
CAR COMPACT DISC PLAYER
LOUD
EQ
SEL
MUTE
OPEN
TOP
MULTI-COLOR FLUORESCENT DISPLAY
AS/PST/F
1
ControlControl
AudioAudio
2 SCN 43 RPT
POWER LEVEL METER
D.DN 5 RND 6 D.UP
ILL
BANDMODE
TuneTune
ACD-83ACD-83
/Track/Track
/Seek/Seek
LOC
MONO
PWR
CHCH
TRACKTRACK
LOCLOC
LOUDLOUD
STST
EQEQ
ROCKROCK
CLASCLAS
POPPOP
Sub. W
DISC RNDDISCRND
RPTRPT
SCANSCAN
MIDRANGE/TWEETERS MIDRANGE/TWEETERS
(RIGHT) (LEFT) (RIGHT) (LEFT)
CHASSIS
GROUND
WOOFER
AMPLIFIER
RIGHT
WOOFER LEFT
WOOFER
HIGH FRONT
AMPLIFIER HIGH REAR
AMPLIFIER
LOW-LEVEL
RCAOUTPUTS
CARSTEREO
CONNECT THIS
WIRELAST
+_
TYPICAL WIRING
DIAGRAM

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OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS
1POWER INDICATOR
This LED indicator lights green when power is applied to the
unitfromaremotesource,suchastheradioand/orthevehicle
ignitionswitch,andprovidedtheremoteterminalisconnected
to +12Vdc.
2PEAK INDICATOR
This LED indicator lights red when the equalizer input signal
exceedsthe inputrange, thereby causingsaturation orover-
loading to take place. The indicator will also light when the
input signal itself is overdriven or clipped.
3MASTER MIN/MAX CONTROL
Rotate this control clockwise (MAX) or counterclockwise
(MIN) to adjust the overall system volume after the source
radio or amplifier volume output has been set to the desired
level.
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2
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4. InputConnections
Thiscrossoverfeatureslow-levelinputcapabilityand
can accommodate two channels of low-level output
fromthe carstereo,whichis connectedtotheINPUT
R/Ljacks(item12)onthe rear panelas shown onthe
wiringdiagram.
5. OutputConnections
Connectthelow-leveloutputjacksfrom thePEQ-200
tothelow-level inputsoftheamplifier(s)inthesystem
asshownonthewiring diagram. For 2-way systems,
usetheSUBWOOFEROUTR/LandHIGHPASSOUT
REAR R/L jacks. For 3-way systems, use the
SUBWOOFEROUTR/L,HIGHPASSOUTREARR/
L and HIGH PASS OUT FRONT R/L jacks.

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9 HI-MID 2kHz CONTROL
Rotatethiscontrolcounterclockwise(minimum)orclockwise
(maximum)toadjustthesystemhighmid-rangecutorboost,
respectively, between -12dB and 12dB at the frequency of
2kHz.
bl TREBLE 10kHz CONTROL
Rotatethiscontrolcounterclockwise(minimum)orclockwise
(maximum) to adjust the system treble cut or boost,
respectively, between -12dB and 12dB at the frequency of
10kHz.
bm AUX INPUT JACK
ThisjackcanbeusedwithaportableCD(orMP3)stereoplayer
by connecting an audio patch cable with a standard 1/8"
phonoplug(availableatmostradiosupplystores). Attachthe
audiooutputfromtheCD/MP3playertotheAUXINjack. This
external input will automatically override the input from the
existingstereosource. Toresumeplayoftheexistingstereo,
simplyremove thepatch cable fromthe AUXINjack.
bn INPUT R/L CONNECTORS
These connectors accept the stereo output signal from the
external audio source, such as a radio.
bo INPUT LEVEL ADJUSTMENT
This rear panel control provides a sensitivity screwdriver
adjustment which matches the input sensitivity of the unit to
the level of the output signal from the stereo source.
4FADERFRONT/REARCONTROL
Rotate this control clockwise (REAR) or counterclockwise
(FRONT)tofavortheoutput fromtherearorfrontspeakers,
respectively;thesoundoutputfromthefrontorrearspeakers
is thereby subdued. The control is detented at the center
positionwhichprovidesequalfrontandrearspeakeroutputs.
5VOL SUB MIN/MAX CONTROL
Rotate this control clockwise (MAX) or counterclockwise
(MIN)toadjustthesubwoofer(SUB)outputlevelatorbelow
thecrossoverfrequencyselectedbytheSUBWOOFERfour-
position slide switch (item 20).
6SUB 40Hz CONTROL
Rotatethiscontrolcounterclockwise(minimum)orclockwise
(maximum)toadjust thesubwoofercutorboostbetween-12dB
and12dB,respectively, atthefrequencyof40Hz.
7 BASS 150Hz CONTROL
Rotatethiscontrolcounterclockwise(minimum)orclockwise
(maximum) to adjust the system bass cut or boost be-
tween -12dB and 12dB, respectively, at the frequency
of150Hz.
8 MID 400Hz CONTROL
Rotatethiscontrolcounterclockwise(minimum)orclockwise
(maximum) to adjust the system mid-range cut or boost
between -12dBand 12dB, respectively, at the frequency of
400Hz.

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bp HIGH PASS OUT FRONT R/L CONNECTORS
Theseconnectorportsprovidethehigh-passcrossoverstereo
output signal to the front speaker amplifier. The crossover
equalizationfrequencyofthissignalisselectedbytheFRONT
crossover selector switch (item 19).
bq HIGH PASS OUT REAR R/L CONNECTORS
Theseconnectorportsprovidethehigh-passcrossoverstereo
output signal to the rear speaker amplifier. The crossover
equalization frequency of this signal is selected by the REAR
crossover selector switch (item 18).
br SUBWOOFER OUT R/L CONNECTORS
Thses connector ports provide the subwoofer crossover ste-
reo output signal to the subwoofer amplifier. The crossover
equalization frequency of this signal is selected by the
SUBWOOFER selector switch (item 20).
bs INPUT POWER CONNECTOR
This 4-pin connector accepts vehicle input power of 12Vdc
and ground, along with the remote turnon, via the supplied
harness.
bt REAR HIGH-PASS CROSSOVER SWITCH
This4-positionslide switchallowsyoutoselect the high-pass
crossover point for the rear speakers at 150Hz, 100Hz, 80Hz
orFULL(FullRange)during2-wayand3-wayoperation. The
frequencies above the setting of this control will be passed
through the crossover to the HIGH PASS OUT REAR R/L
jacks. Make this selection as appropriate for the woofer-to-
midrangefrequencyof the speakersystem beingused.
SUBWOOFER REAR FRONT
FULL
80Hz
100Hz
150Hz 200Hz
150Hz
100Hz
FULL
120Hz
100Hz
80Hz
50Hz
CROSSOVER-EQUALIZER
INPUT
RL
INPUT
LEVEL LR FRONT
OUT REM B+
GND
L
REAR
HIGHPASS
OUT
RSUBWOOFER
OUT LR _
12 13 14 18 15 16 17
19
20
REAR PANEL

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bu FRONT HIGH-PASS CROSSOVER SWITCH
This4-positionslideswitchallowsyoutoselectthehigh-pass
crossoverpointforthefrontspeakersat200Hz,150Hz,100Hz
orFULL(FullRange)during2-wayand3-wayoperation. The
frequencies above the setting of this control will be passed
through the crossover to the HIGH PASS OUT FRONT R/L
jacks. Make this selection as appropriate for the
midrange-to-tweeter crossover frequency of the speaker
system being used.
cl SUBWOOFER LOW-PASS CROSSOVER SWITCH
This4-positionslideswitch allows youto selectthe low-pass
crossoverpointforthesubwooferspeakersat120Hz,100Hz,
80Hzor50Hz. Thefrequenciesbelowthesettingofthiscontrol
will be passed through the crossover to the SUBWOOFER
OUTR/L jacks. Makethis selection asappropriate for the
subwoofercrossoverfrequencyofthespeakersystembeing
used.
cm IN-LINE POWER FUSE
Thecircuitry ofthe PEQ-200 isprotected from damageby a
1-Ampautomotive-type fusein-linewiththeconstant +12Vdc
power input, and housed within the fuse box of the power
harness assembly. The use of fuses with incorrect ratings
may cause serious damage to the unit. If the fuse blows
constantly, carefully check all electrical connections to the
unit.

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AUDIOVOX CORPORATION (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any
part thereof, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 12 months from the date of
original purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced with new or reconditioned product (at the Company's option) without
charge for parts and repair labor.
Toobtainrepairor replacement within the termsofthisWarranty,the product is tobedeliveredwithproof of warranty coverage(e.g.
dated bill of sale), specification of defect(s), transportation prepaid, to an approved warranty station or the Company at the address
shown below.
The warranty period will be extended to 24 months from the date of original purchase if the product is installed by an authorized
Prestige Audio dealer. To claim warranty service during this extended period, the bill of sale must specify that the product was
installed by an authorized Prestige Audio dealer.
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