Xtant PQM User manual

The PQM is a one band parametric equalizer Adjustments are made using
the three circuit board mounted potentiometers These controls are
simple to operate and provide a ide range of adjustment
FFRREEQQUUEENNCCYY CCOONNTTRROOLL is used to select
the center frequency for equalization
A clock ise rotation increases frequency
hile a counterclock ise rotation decreases frequency
FFRREEQQUUEENNCCYYMMOODDUULLEE::The supplied frequency
modules divide the audible frequency range into
three bands The range of the modules are:  Hz
to  Hz  Hz to  kHz and  kHz to  kHz
Simply install one of the modules and its frequencies are selectable
via the FFRREEQQUUEENNCCYYCCOONNTTRROOLL
““QQ”” AADDJJUUSSTTMMEENNTT::“Q” is the property of
an equalizer that determines the range of
frequencies affected on either side of the cen
ter frequency “Q” is equal to the center frequency divided by the
band idth As “Q” goes up band idth decreases The PQM’s “Q”
adjustment ranges from a narro band idth of  to a very broad
band idth of  A clock ise rotation increases “Q” hile a coun
terclock ise rotation decreases “Q”
BBOOOOSSTT//CCUUTT::This control is used to boost
or cut the level of the center frequency
Its adjustment ranges from  ddBB ooff ccuuttat
full counterclock ise rotation to  ddBB ooff
bboooossttat full clock ise rotation Flat response ( dB – no cut or
boost) occurs at mid rotation hen the slot on the control is in
the horizontal position
Owner’s Manual – PQM
1 Band Parametric Equalizer
7676 South 46th Street Phoenix, AZ 85040
602.449.8268 Xtant.com
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PQM OPERATION

INSTALLING THE PQM
STEP 1: Locating the Connectors
INSTALLING THE PQM
STEP 2: Adjusting the PQM
INSTALLING THE PQM
STEP : Final Installation of the PQM
A Turnoff amplifier Remove PQM from its “vertical”
mounting position See Step 
B Align the hite standoff ith the hole on the rear of the
PQM circuit board Next align the blocked receptacle ith
the missing pin on the mounting port Press the PQM onto
the port and secure it to the standoff by applying do n
ard pressure
C Turn amp on and audition the system If further adjustment is
necessary the PQM may be adjusted hen mounted in this
final mounting position
A Remove the PQM from the packaging and inspect the
circuit board
B Locate the header connectors soldered onto the top and
bottom of the circuit board See illustration 
C Notice that one of the openings on both header connectors is
blocked by hite filler material The PQM’s mounting
system utilizes this blocked receptacle as the “key” to insure
proper positioning hen installing the PQM onto the
amplifier’s mounting port See illustration  and 
D During the “tuning process” the PQM may be installed
“vertically” using the right angle header connector See illustration 
Ho ever the final mounting position must be in a “horizontal”
position (using the header connector on the bottom of the circuit
board) to allo the cover to be reattached See illustration 
The PQM is designed to be adjusted ith
the aid of a Real Time Spectrum Analyzer
The analyzer ill provide visual feedback
hen follo ing this simple procedure
A Plugin one of the supplied frequency
modules into the PQM’s module socket It is
from this module’s range of frequencies
that you ill select your center frequency
B Turnoff amplifier Remove amplifier
cover and locate the Accessory Port
C Remove the t o header jumpers and
locate the missing pin (“key”) on the port
D Align the blocked receptacle on the
right angle header connector ith the
missing pin and press the PQM onto the
mounting port Note: after adjusting you
must follo Step  for final installation
E Set system to a moderate volume level
and play pink noise
F Rotate the boost/cut control clock ise
(fully) to  dB The RTA’s display ill
no sho you the position of the center
frequency and “Q” settings of the PQM
G Rotate the frequency control to the frequency you ish to adjust
H Next rotate the “Q” control to the idth of the dip or peak in
response that you are equalizing
I Finally adjust the gain control to achieve the desired response curve
STANDOFF MOUNTING HOLE
BOOST/CUT FREQUENCY
VERTICAL HEADER
ACCESSORY PORT
FREQMODULE
SOCKET
“Q”
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BOTTOM OF PQM CIRCUIT BOARD TOP OF PQM CIRCUIT BOARD
HEADER CONNECTOR
LOCATING “KEY”
RIGHT ANGLE
HEADER CONNECTOR
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