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CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations for choosing a Directed plifiers and three-source input capability, Audio five-band parametric equalizer the Directed Audio 6500 five-band para- from Directed Electronics. metric equalizer will integrate with the most sophisticated of mobile audio/ Directed has been the industry leader in video systems, and will excite and high-quality mobile audio and security delight the mobile sound enthusiast with since 1990, and with the introduction of years of high-quality
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LIMITED TWO-YEAR CONSUMER WARRANTY Directed Electronics, Inc. promises to the original INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY purchaser, to replace this product should it prove ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED TO THE MAXIMUM to be defective in workmanship or material under EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, AND DIRECTED normal use, for a period of two years from the NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY date of purchase by the dealer as indicated by PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY LIABILITY IN the date code marking of the pr
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FEATURES 18dB boost/cut filters with Three switched inputs for controlling adjustable center frequencies. multiple sources. Dual function controls pull out for Selectable dual color illumination easy system tuning. and backlit controls. Separately adjustable front and rear Built-in remote output with turn-on high-pass crossovers. delay for switching on amps. Dedicated subwoofer output with 30V MOSFET switching power adjustable low-pass crossover. supply. Front panel controls for fader,
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INSTALLATION GUIDELINES 1. Read this manual carefully and in ground and any moving parts that its entirety before installing this can tangle the wires such as heater equalizer. controls or wiper motors. 2. Always disconnect the battery or 6. Route all power and signal cables remove the fuses for circuits you as far as possible from other vehicle will be working on. wiring harnesses. Loom when appropriate. 3. Check for clearance of any hazards such as wiring harnesses or heater 7. It is recommend
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CONTROL PANEL FEATURES Adjustment Knobs balance of the high-pass output jacks. The 6500 five-band parametric equalizer features dual-function control knobs that 2. IIn np pu ut t S So ou urrc ce e L LE ED D - The color of the extend when needed for adjustments LED indicates which input source is and retract when not in use, allowing full currently active. adjustability with minimum control panel GREEN indicates Source 1 is active. clutter. When the knobs are extended for adjustment they have a
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5. H Hiig gh h-P Pa as ss s O Ou ut tp pu ut t F Frre eq qu ue en nc cy y C Co on nt trro oll is flat with a maximum +18dB and -18dB adjustment capability. IN/FRONT OUT FREQUENCY: When in this knob controls the OUT/PARAMETER CONTROLS: high-pass crossover point for When out these knobs control the front outputs between the center frequency of their 30Hz and 400 Hz at respective filter band. The 12dB/octave. center frequency ranges are described in the chart below. OUT/REAR OUT FREQUENCY: C Co
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REAR PANEL FEATURES Power Connector that can occur when several compo- nents turn off at the same time. DO 1. R Re em mo ot te e T Tu urrn n O On n O Ou ut tp pu ut t - This NOT connect this to a (+)12V output is intended to be the remote constant power supply. turn on for the system amplifiers and has a built-in delay. Two to 4. G Grro ou un nd d - Connect this terminal to a three seconds after the 6500 quality ground location, preferably receives a (+)12V turn on signal it the chassis of the h
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8. F Frro on nt t A Am mp plliiffiie err O Ou ut tp pu ut t - These are are output jacks for sending the output jacks for sending the audio audio signal to the subwoofer signal to the front amplifier. amplifier. 9. R Re ea arr A Am mp plliiffiie err O Ou ut tp pu ut t - These are 11. S So ou urrc ce e 1 1 IIn np pu ut t - This is the input for output jacks for sending the audio the main source unit. signal to the rear amplifier. 12. S So ou urrc ce e 2 2 IIn np pu ut t - This is the inpu
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CROSSOVER AND FILTER ADJUSTMENTS The crossover and filter gain adjust- 4. Turn on the head unit and play a ments can be performed two different familiar piece of music as reference ways, by using a piece of audio test material. equipment called an RTA (Real Time 5. If the front and rear outputs have Analyzer) or by listening to a familiar been set to high pass by setting the piece of music. The RTA is most switch on the rear panel to the high commonly used to achieve the flattest pass setting, a
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SPECIFICATIONS Directed model 6500 Filter Parameters Sub 30-70Hz, Mid-bass 125-250Hz, Low-mid 400-800Hz. Hi-mid 1.5- 5kHz Hi 8-20kHz Boost/Cut 18dB/octave maximum Filter Bandwidth Varies with center frequency Crossover/Range LP/HP, 12dB/octave, variable 30- 400Hz Signal-to-Noise Ratio 100dB @ 1 volt input Frequency Response 20Hz-30kHz, +/- 0.5dB Maximum Output Voltage 6V RMS front/rear outputs 10V RMS subwoofer output Output Impedance 500 ohm Gain (all filters set flat) 1V in = 2V (front/rear
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The company behind this system is Directed Electronics, Inc. Since its inception, Directed has had one purpose, to provide customers with the finest vehicle security, car stereo products, rear seat entertainment, and accessories available. The recipient of more than 20 patents in the field of advanced electronic technology, Directed is ISO 9001 registered. Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, California 92083 Directed® is committed to delivering world-class quality products and services that excit
