Genius G-EQ5B User manual

Brand: Genius

Model: G-EQ5B

Type: User manual

EQUALIZER BACKGROUND

INTRODUCTION FEATURES

The subwoofer output is an additional convenience when you

wish to add subwoofers to your audio system to

greatly enrich the bass sound.

It will perform with any unit operating in a 12 volt negative ground

electrical system.

 5 Band Equalizer with Subwoofer Output

 PRE-AMP Line Driver

 Front/Rear Outputs with Fader Control

 Subwoofer Frequency Adjustable 40Hz -120Hz

 Separate Subwoofer Frequency and Level Controls

 Center-Detented Boost/Cut Controls for Each Band

 RADIO/CD Input selector

 Nickel Plating RCA Input and Output Connectors

 Independent L & R Input Gain Adjustments

 Night Illumination Design

There are basically three types of equalizers: graphic, parametric, and a hybrid

of these two, often referred to as para-graphic. Additionally, there are passive

equalizers, which have no gain, active gain pre-amps, which have a again

stage usually with a volume control, and booster equalizers which we won't

consider here since they are inferior passive equalizers with inexpensive IC

amplifier built-in.

As in state-of-the-art home audio systems the optimum system requires a

dedicated pre-amp with enormous gain to drive the various power amplifiers.

Since home audio amplifiers do not have adjustable sensitivity, the require a

high output pre amplifier to drive them to maximum levels.

This unit is the first production pre amplifier to incorporate a specific

bandwidth parametric equalizer with 12dB boost or cut on its seven bands, it

can compensate for the seven acoustic anomalies unique to the automotive

environment. This unit easily becomes the "Mission control Center" of any high

end automotive sound system.

Congratulations on your purchase of your new pre amplifier-Equalizer. Our

sonic excellence is considered our most important objective. Your selection of

this component tells us you desire to achieve the same goal. Welcome to the

rapidly expanding group of discerning audiophiles who rely upon our

products.

This manual has been prepared to help you maximize your enjoyment of the

outstanding performance and multiple advanced features of this unit. To fully

realize the exceptional performance this product is capable of, it is necessary

that all signal sources, amplifiers, and speakers are of the highest quality.

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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

BACK PANEL CONNECTIONS

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1. VOLUME CONTROL: Leave the source unit at 3/4 volume and use

this Control as the master volume control.

2. INPUT SELECTOR SWITCH: This switch selects the RADIO/CD

input.

3. FADER: Controls the output level to front and rear.

4. SUB VOLUME: Independent level control for subwoofer output.

5. SUB FREQUENCY: This control adjusts subwoofer frequency from

40Hz to 120Hz.

6. BASS: Bass band (55Hz) boost/cut control.

7. MID BASS: Mid low range band(250Hz) boost /cut contr

ol.

8. MID: Mid band (500Hz) boost/cut control.

9. MID HI: Mid Hi range band (2KHz) boost/cut control.

10. HI: Hi band (10KHz) boost/cut control.

1. POWER : After connecting the Ground, Remote and Power wires, plug in

the Power Lock connector here.

2. SUBWOOFER OUTPUT: Nickel Plating RCA outputs. Plug in the RCA

cables to your subwoofer amplifier here.

3. REAR OUTPUT: Nickel Plating RCA outputs. Plug in the RCA cables to

your rear channel amplifier here.

4. FRONT OUTPUT

: Nickel Plating RCA outputs. Plug in the RCA cables to

your front channel amplifier here.

5. RADIO INPUT: Nickel Plating RCA inputs. Plug in the RCA cables from the

Radio source unit here.

6. CD INPUT: Nickel Plating RCA inputs. Plug in the RCA cables from the CD

Source unit here.

7. LEFT AND RIGHT GAIN CONTROLS FOR THE CD/RADIO SOURCE:

Sets Left and Right input gain to match the output level from the source unit.

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SYSTEM TURN ON: After completing all wiring and signal

connections you can now turn the system on.

ADJUST: Raise volume of the unit to maximum. Adjust left and right input gains

of the unit until half way between minimum and maximum. Gradually increase

source volume until clip. Begin gradually increasing input gains until distortion is

audible, then reduce slightly, System should be extremely load at this point. Turn

the volume control down to minimum and back up to comfortable level.

Volume changes should sound linear and balanced.

NOTES: Set your source volume at one -half to three quarter up and leave it.

Always use your volume as a master(main) volume control. It has better

electronics, higher S/N ratio and is more linear than any source unit volume

available. If engine noise is audible, try raising the volume on the source unit,

and/or check the ground connection on the unit.

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

One of the best features of this unit is that it allows the listener to adjust each band

exactly to his own satisfaction, so please note that the correct settings depend

very much on the overall system itself and the individual musical taste of the

listener. Please check the settings for each band carefully before completing the

installation.

CROSSOVER CONTROL

+12V

REM

GND

SUBWOOFER

SPEAKER

REAR

SPEAKER

AMP

FRONT

SPEAKER

RADIO/CASSETTE

CD CHANGER

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Surface mounting bracket.

Adjustable slots for screws.

Secure the bracket to

the with the two

3mm x 6mm

screws provided.

Bracket can be reversed for

installer s individual needs. We

suggest securing to surface with

a #8 metal screw.

Secure the bracket to

the with the two

4mm x 15mm

screws provided.

Adjustable slots for screws.

1. Select the location to mount the unit under the dash board.

2. Drill (4) 4 mm diameter holes. Fix the mounting bracket

to the location with (4) 4 x 15 mm tapping screw. Be

careful when drilling so as not to damage existing

wiring under the dash board.

3. Mount unit to the mounting bracket with (4) 3 x 6 mm

machine screws.

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MECHANICAL INSTALLATION

SPECIFICATIONS



Active gain Equalizer with adjustable input sensitivity.

 Master volume control with up to 7 volts RMS of output.

 Individual left and right sensitivity controls.

 Four band parametric equalizer with 12 dB Boost/cut.

 On-board 30V bipolar switching power supply.

 Subwoofer level control.

 Subwoofer frequency adjustable.

 Nickel Plating RCA input/output connectors.

 Input CD/RADIO select switch.

 Night illumination design.

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Genius G-EQ5B User manual

Genius G-EQ5B User manual

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