of the wire. Insert the bared wire into the REM terminal of the power
connector and fasten the screw. Total current consumption through
this lead is negligible.
The GND lead should be connected to the chassis ground of the
vehicle. Prepare a length of cable (approximately 12" long) to be used
for the ground lead by stripping 3/8" of insulation from each end.
Insert one end of bared wire into the GND terminal of the power
connector and fasten the screw. Prepare the chassis ground by
scraping any paint from the metal surface and thoroughly clean the
area of all dirt and grease. Strip the other end of the wire and attach
a ring connector. Fasten the cable to the chassis using a non-anodized
screw and star washer.
2. Connect the Source Inputs
To accept RCA inputs, the signal input switch should be OUT.
Connect the front RCA outputs from the source unit to the “LEFT IN”
and “RIGHT IN” connectors on the OEQ
2
.
To accept Balanced Line Inputs, the signal input switch should be IN.
Connect the front RCA outputs from the source unit to the inputs on
the BLT. Connect the balanced line cable from the BLT to the “BAL
IN” connector on the OEQ
2
.
3. Connect the Outputs
Connect the appropriate outputs from the OEQ
2
to the corresponding
inputs on the amplifier(s) or signal processor(s). For greater system
flexibility, all outputs from the OEQ
2
are configured in parallel (refer
to the System Diagrams section of this manual for examples).
4. Adjust System Levels
Set the gain controls on the amplifier(s) as well as the input gain and
output attenuators on the OEQ
2
to minimum. Adjust all Boost/Cut
and Frequency Warp controls to their center position. Adjust 1kHz
Boost/Cut to maximum. Using a 1kHz test tone recorded at ”0dB” or
“all bits high,” adjust the source unit for its maximum unclipped
output. Adjust the input sensitivity on the OEQ
2
until the first red LED
on the OEQ
2
starts to illuminate. Stop the test tone and do not readjust
the volume control. Readjust 1kHz on Boost/Cut to its center position.
Play a musical track with high dynamic content and adjust the output
attenuators on the OEQ
2
to the desired output level (be sure Left and
Right channels are matched). Typically, the amplifier gain controls
will be left at minimum for optimum signal-to-noise ratio. For more
information on adjusting system levels, refer to the Installation
section of this manual.
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