Audiovox Stereo Equalizer PEQ 200 User Manual

PEQ-200  
5-BAND CROSSOVER  
AND  
EQUALIZER  
Owner's  
Manual  
 
PRECAUTIONS  
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.  
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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.  
Monday - Friday  
Saturday  
8:30am - 7:00pm Eastern  
9:00am - 5:00pm Eastern  
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 for 12V dc negative-ground electrical systems,  
only.  
SPECIFICATIONS:  
Pre-AmplifierInputLevel:  
InputImpedance:  
FrequencyResponse:  
THD:  
0.12V to 4.0V  
10K Ohms  
10Hz to 30kHz, +1dB  
0.03%  
Cut/Boost:  
SubwooferLevelControl:  
CrossoverSubwooferOutput:  
+/-12dB  
-6dB to +10dB  
50Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz,  
120Hz  
ChannelSeparation:  
Signal-to-NoiseRatio:  
Maximum Output:  
EqualizerFrequencies:  
Greaterthan82dB  
Greaterthan92dB  
7.5V rms  
40Hz, 150Hz, 400Hz,  
2kHz, 10kHz  
Slope:  
RearOutput:  
18dB/Octave  
80Hz,100Hz,150Hz,  
FULL  
12dB/Octave  
100Hz,150Hz,200Hz,  
FULL  
Slope:  
FrontOutput:  
Slope:  
12dB/Octave  
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MOUNTING  
BRACKET  
INSTALLATIONPROCEDURES  
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?  
PEQ-200  
CROSSOVER/EQUALIZER  
c. How will the wiring be routed to reach the unit?  
d. Will it obstruct or interfere with 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.  
Under-Dash Installation  
EXISTINGCAR  
RADIO  
3. Remove the bracket and drill a 3/32" hole at the four  
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.  
PEQ-200  
CROSSOVER/EQUALIZER  
Typical In-Dash Installation  
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WIRING INSTRUCTIONS  
NOTE: If ground wire to the source is not available, you will  
needtofindyourowngrounding point.Locateametal  
areaclosetothePEQ-200 thatprovidesagoodground  
point (preferably the floor). Eliminate unwanted paint  
andother contaminantsusingawirebrushorsandpa-  
per. Terminatetheblackwireusingthecorrectsizeof  
ring terminal and attach it to the bare metal. Spread  
Siliconeoverthescrewandbaremetaltopreventrust  
andcorrosion.  
The wiring of your crossover equalizer will depend on the  
system and speakers you are using but will either be a 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  
system configuration you are using.  
Thepowerconnectionsforthisunitareaccomplishedusingthe  
suppliedmodular4-pinconnectorwiringharness(item18). The  
wiring harness contains three color-coded wires.  
Connecting these wires should not be overly difficult if the  
following guidlines are adhered to: (See the installation dia-  
gram.)  
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"  
lead from the car stereo, or to some other point which  
will provide a +12 V dc supply only when the car  
stereo is turned on. If the car stereo does not provide  
anAuto-Antennalead,theremoteturn-onleadmaybe  
wiredtoan"Accessory"or"Radio"terminalinthecar's  
fuse block. This will turn the PEQ-200 on and off with  
the ignition key, regardless of whether the car stereo  
is on or off. The remote turn-on lead of the cable  
harness does not have to carry large currents, so #20  
gaugewiremaybeusedforthisapplication. Afterthe  
remote connection has been made, insert the cable  
connectorintothe4-pinjackattherearoftheunitwhile  
pressing the key tab; it will snap into place.  
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. Ground Connection (Blackwire)  
Locatethegroundwiresuppliedtothesourceunit and  
splice into it. Take the black wire from the wiring  
harnessandconnectit in linewiththegroundwireby  
splicing and or soldering.  
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MIDRANGE/TWEETERS  
(RIGHT) (LEFT)  
RIGHT  
WOOFER  
MIDRANGE/TWEETERS  
(RIGHT) (LEFT)  
LEFT  
WOOFER  
TYPICAL WIRING  
DIAGRAM  
HIGH REAR  
AMPLIFIER  
HIGH FRONT  
AMPLIFIER  
WOOFER  
AMPLIFIER  
CARSTEREO  
CAR COMPACT DISC PLAYER  
OPEN  
PWR  
ACD-83  
TRACK  
CH  
EQ ROCK  
ST CLAS  
POP  
LOC  
Tune  
MUTE  
LOUD  
MONO  
Audio  
Control  
/Seek  
/Track  
LOUD  
LOC  
ILL  
DISC RND  
RPT  
SCAN  
Sub.  
W
MULTI-COLOR FLUORESCENT DISPLAY  
POWER LEVEL METER  
EQ  
T/F  
AS/PS  
SEL  
1
TOP  
2
SCN  
3
RPT  
4
RND  
5
D.DN  
6
D.UP  
MODE  
BAND  
LOW-LEVEL  
RCAOUTPUTS  
CONNECT THIS  
WIRE LAST  
_
INPUT  
INPUT  
HIGHPASS  
SUBWOOFER  
OUT L  
REM  
B+  
+
R
L
LEVEL  
R OUT  
FRONT  
L
R
OUT  
L
R
GND  
_
REAR  
12 VOLT VEHICLE  
BATTERY  
CHASSIS  
GROUND  
SUBWOOFER  
REAR  
FULL  
80Hz  
100Hz  
150Hz  
FRONT  
FULL  
100Hz  
150Hz  
200Hz  
50Hz  
80Hz  
100Hz  
120Hz  
EXISTING SCREW OR BOLT  
CLEAN PAINT,RUST,DIRTOR  
GREASE FROM AREA FOR  
GOOD CONNECTION  
CROSSOVER-EQUALIZER  
GROUNDEDMETAL  
SECTION OF VEHICLE  
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
4. InputConnections  
This crossover features low-level input capability and  
can accommodate two channels of low-level output  
from the car stereo, which is connected to the INPUT  
R/L jacks (item 12) on the rear panel as shown on the  
wiringdiagram.  
4
9
5
6
7
8
10  
1
3
5. OutputConnections  
Connectthelow-leveloutputjacksfrom thePEQ-200  
tothelow-level inputsoftheamplifier(s)inthesystem  
as shown on the wiring diagram. For 2-way systems,  
usetheSUBWOOFEROUTR/LandHIGHPASSOUT  
REAR R/L jacks. For 3-way systems, use the  
SUBWOOFER OUT R/L, HIGH PASS OUT REAR R/  
L and HIGH PASS OUT FRONT R/L jacks.  
2
11  
1
POWER INDICATOR  
This LED indicator lights green when power is applied to the  
unitfromaremotesource,suchastheradioand/orthevehicle  
ignitionswitch,andprovidedtheremoteterminalisconnected  
to +12Vdc.  
2
PEAK INDICATOR  
This LED indicator lights red when the equalizer input signal  
exceeds the input range, thereby causing saturation or over-  
loading to take place. The indicator will also light when the  
input signal itself is overdriven or clipped.  
3
MASTER 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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9
HI-MID 2kHz CONTROL  
4
FADERFRONT/REARCONTROL  
Rotatethiscontrolcounterclockwise(minimum)orclockwise  
(maximum)toadjustthesystemhighmid-rangecutorboost,  
respectively, between -12dB and 12dB at the frequency of  
2kHz.  
Rotate this control clockwise (REAR) or counterclockwise  
(FRONT) to favor the output from the rear or front speakers,  
respectively;thesoundoutputfromthefrontorrearspeakers  
is thereby subdued. The control is detented at the center  
positionwhichprovidesequalfrontandrearspeakeroutputs.  
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.  
5
VOL SUB MIN/MAX CONTROL  
Rotate this control clockwise (MAX) or counterclockwise  
(MIN) to adjust the subwoofer (SUB) output level at or below  
thecrossoverfrequencyselectedbytheSUBWOOFERfour-  
position slide switch (item 20).  
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,  
simply remove the patch cable from the AUX IN jack.  
6
SUB 40Hz CONTROL  
Rotatethiscontrolcounterclockwise(minimum)orclockwise  
(maximum)toadjust thesubwoofercutorboostbetween-12dB  
and 12dB, respectively, at the frequency of 40Hz.  
7
BASS 150Hz CONTROL  
Rotatethiscontrolcounterclockwise(minimum)orclockwise  
(maximum) to adjust the system bass cut or boost be-  
bn  
INPUT R/L CONNECTORS  
tween -12dB and 12dB, respectively, at the frequency These connectors accept the stereo output signal from the  
external audio source, such as a radio.  
of150Hz.  
bo  
INPUT LEVEL ADJUSTMENT  
8
MID 400Hz CONTROL  
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.  
Rotatethiscontrolcounterclockwise(minimum)orclockwise  
(maximum) to adjust the system mid-range cut or boost  
between -12dB and 12dB, respectively, at the frequency of  
400Hz.  
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bp  
HIGH PASS OUT FRONT R/L CONNECTORS  
REAR PANEL  
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).  
12  
15  
13  
14  
18  
16  
17  
INPUT  
INPUT  
LEVEL  
HIGHPASS  
SUBWOOFER  
REM  
B+  
GND  
R
L
R OUT  
FRONT  
L
R
OUT  
L
R
OUT  
L
_
REAR  
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).  
SUBWOOFER  
REAR  
FULL  
80Hz  
100Hz  
150Hz  
FRONT  
FULL  
100Hz  
150Hz  
200Hz  
50Hz  
80Hz  
100Hz  
120Hz  
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.  
CROSSOVER-EQUALIZER  
bt  
REAR HIGH-PASS CROSSOVER SWITCH  
This 4-position slide switch allows you to select the high-pass  
crossover point for the rear speakers at 150Hz, 100Hz, 80Hz  
or FULL (Full Range) during 2-way and 3-way operation. 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-  
midrange frequency of the speaker system being used.  
20  
19  
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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  
This 4-position slide switch allows you to select the low-pass  
crossoverpointforthesubwooferspeakersat120Hz,100Hz,  
80Hzor50Hz. Thefrequenciesbelowthesettingofthiscontrol  
will be passed through the crossover to the SUBWOOFER  
OUT R/L jacks. Make this selection as appropriate for the  
subwoofer crossover frequency of the speaker system being  
used.  
cm  
IN-LINE POWER FUSE  
The circuitry of the PEQ-200 is protected from damage by 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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12 / 24 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY  
Applies to automotive radios, radio/tape players, radio/CD players,  
CD changers, power amplifiers, equalizers and accessories.  
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.  
To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of this Warranty, the product is to be delivered with proof 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.  
This Warranty does not extend to the elimination of externally generated static or noise, to correction of antenna problems, to costs  
incurred for installation, removal or reinstallation of the product, or to damage to tapes, compact discs, speakers, accessories, or  
vehicle electrical systems.  
This Warranty does not apply to any product or part thereof which, in the opinion of the Company, has suffered or been damaged  
through alteration, improper installation, mishandling, misuse, neglect, accident, or by removal or defacement of the factory serial  
number/barcodelabel(s). THEEXTENTOFTHECOMPANY'SLIABILITYUNDERTHISWARRANTYISLIMITEDTOTHEREPAIR  
OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL THE COMPANY'S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE  
PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT.  
This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED  
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. ANY ACTION  
FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE  
BROUGHT WITHIN A PERIOD OF 30 MONTHS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. IN NO CASE SHALL THE COMPANY  
BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY,  
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHATSOEVER. No person or representative is authorized to assume for the Company any liability other  
than expressed herein in connection with the sale of this product.  
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential  
damage so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also  
have other rights which vary from state to state.  
U.S.A. : AUDIOVOX CORPORATION, 150 MARCUS BLVD., HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK 11788 l 1-800-645-4994  
CANADA : CALL 1-800-645-4994 FOR LOCATION OF WARRANTY STATION SERVING YOUR AREA  
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© 2001 Audiovox Electronics Corp., 150 Marcus Blvd., Hauppauge, N.Y. 11788  
Printed in China  
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