OWNER’S MANUAL
Two-Way Active Crossover
®
Model 202
CROSSOVER ADJUSTMENTS
Crossover filters
6. Turn the high-pass output level up
slowly until the sound begins to
distort, then back it off until the
distortion goes away. Adjust the
high-pass crossover point up and
down, listening for the best sound
quality. Smaller speakers will distort
if too much low-frequency signal is
sent to them. The crossover point
should be set as low as possible
without over-driving the speaker
audibly at higher output levels.
low-pass frequency up and down
listening for the best sound quality.
The crossover setting should be
kept as low as practical without
creating a "hole" in the system
frequency response.
1. Pick the correct frequency range
switch settings for the high and low-
pass filters. The X1 setting is used
for subwoofer and mid-bass
crossover applications. Use the X10
setting when using the model 202
for mid-bass/midrange and tweeter
crossover applications. You can also
use the switch settings to create
bandpass filtering with amplifiers
that incorporate built-in crossovers.
Set the low-pass mode switch to
mono if required by the system
architecture. The phase switch
should be set to 0° initially.
3. Preset the crossover frequency
controls to 100Hz for subwoofer
and mid-bass applications, or 500Hz
(5kHz with the X10 switch on) for
midrange/tweeter applications.
4. Activate the head unit, and slowly
increase the volume to a comfortable
level. Verify that sound is coming
out of each speaker in the system,
and that each speaker is reproducing
appropriate frequencies.
8. You may have to make adjustments
to the high or low-pass output
levels to keep the overall system
frequency response smooth.
9. Listen to some music that you are
familiar with, moving the low-pass
output phase switch from 0° to 180°
and back. Pick the setting that
gives the most realistic integration
of the subwoofer or mid-bass with
higher frequency drivers.
5. Turn the output level controls all the
way down. Raise the head unit
volume to about 80%, or a few
clicks down from maximum.
7. Once the high-pass settings are
determined, increase the low-pass
output level until the bass begins to
distort, then back it off until the
distortion goes away. Adjust the
2. Preset the output levels for both
high and low-pass sections to the
12 o'clock position.
High-pass crossover frequency control
High-pass output level control
High-pass frequency range switch
Low-pass phase inversion switch
Low-pass mode selector switch
Low-pass frequency
range switch
Low-pass crossover
frequency control
Power indicator LED
Low-pass output level control
Bass equalization control
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SPECIFICATIONS
LIMITED TWO YEAR CONSUMER WARRANTY
Directed Electronics, Inc. (DEI) promises to
the original purchaser, to replace this
product should it prove to be defective in
workmanship or material under normal use,
for a period of two years from the date of
purchase by the dealer as indicated by the
date code marking of the product PRO-
VIDED the product was installed by an
authorized DEI dealer. During this two year
period, there will be no charge for this
replacement PROVIDED the unit is returned
to DEI, shipping pre-paid. If the unit is
installed by anyone other than an autho-
rized DEI dealer, the warranty period will be
1 year from date of purchase by the dealer
as indicated by the date code marking of
the product. During this 1 year period, there
will be no charge for this replacement PRO-
VIDED the unit is returned to DEI, shipping
pre-paid. This warranty is non-transferable
and does not apply to any unit that has
been modified or used in a manner contrary
to its intended purpose, and does not cover
damage to the unit caused by installation or
removal of the unit. This warranty is void if
the product has been damaged by accident
or unreasonable use, neglect, improper
service or other causes not arising out of
defects in materials or construction. ALL
WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO EXPRESS WARRANTY,
IMPLIED WARRANTY, WARRANTY OF MER-
CHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, AND WARRANTY OF NON-
INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL
PROPERTY ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED TO
THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY
LAW, AND DEI NEITHER ASSUMES NOR
AUTHORIZES ANY PERSON TO ASSUME
FOR IT ANY LIABILITY IN CONNECTION
WITH THE SALE OF THE PRODUCT. DEI
HAS ABSOLUTELY NO LIABILITY FOR ANY
AND ALL ACTS OF THIRD PARTIES
INCLUDING ITS AUTHORIZED DEALERS OR
INSTALLERS. Unit must be returned to DEI,
postage pre-paid, with: consumer's name,
telephone number, and address, authorized
dealer's name and address, and product
description. IN ORDER FOR THIS WAR-
RANTY TO BE VALID, YOUR UNIT MUST BE
SHIPPED WITH PROOF OF INSTALLATION
BY AN AUTHORIZED DEI DEALER. ALL
UNITS RECEIVED BY DEI FOR WARRANTY
REPAIR WITHOUT PROOF OF DEI DEALER
INSTALLATION WILL BE COVERED BY THE
LIMITED 1 YEAR PARTS AND LABOR WAR-
RANTY. Note: This warranty does not cover
labor costs for the removal and reinstalla-
tion of the unit. BY PURCHASING THIS
PRODUCT, THE CONSUMER AGREES AND
CONSENTS THAT ALL DISPUTES BETWEEN
THE CONSUMER AND DEI SHALL BE
RESOLVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALI-
FORNIA LAWS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY,
CALIFORNIA.
• Crossover Slope
12 dB/octave
• Crossover Frequency
35Hz-500Hz, X1 mode
350Hz-5kHz, X10 mode
• Bass equalization
• Frequency response
• THD
-0,+12dB@40Hz,variable
10Hz-50kHz, .5 dB
0.02%
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio
• Separation
100dB(high-pass),90dB(low-pass)
75 dB
• Input Sensitivity
• Input Impedance
• Output Impedance
• Maximum Output Voltage
• Supply Voltage
• Dimensions (mm)
200mV ~ 6V RMS
47k ohm
470 ohm
8V RMS
9VDC to 16VDC
162 W x 40 H x 125 D
FEATURES
• 30 volt balanced circuit design
• Low-noise J-FET op-amps
• X10 crossover frequency range switches
• Mono/stereo low-pass output switch
• Phase inversion low-pass output switch
• Separately adjustable filters for greater tuning flexibility
• Remote out with delay to turn on amplifiers.
• Gold-plated power terminals and RCA jacks
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© 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc
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