AudioControl DM-608 - User Manual

6 Installation Manual Quick Start Before you start, please take a moment to visit our knowledge base: www.audiocontrol.com/knowledge-base. It will help you with a plethora of sound advice, and help set the mood for the installation. 1. The following details give a brief overview of the steps require...

7 Power Connections In this example, the head unit has a +12V trigger output that is connected to the DM-608/DM-810 remote input terminal. When the head unit is turned on, it will turn on the DM-608/DM-810.The Remote Out connection of the DM-608/DM-810 may be used to daisy-chain to further units or ...

11 Installation We recommend mounting the DM-608/DM-810 in the trunk/boot or cargo area of the vehicle. An alternative location would be under the front seat of your vehicle if there is enough room to install and also to reach the controls. When choosing a location, please keep these things in mind:...

12 Installation Manual ACR-3 Dash Control Installation The optional AudioControl ACR-3 dash control is a dual-function remote for your DM-608/DM-810. It may be mounted under the dash using its own bracket, or through a custom hole in the dash. The endless knob should be within reach of the driver, a...

13 1. Speaker-Level Inputs – The speaker-level output from am- plifiers and factory installed radios can connect here, so the DM-608/DM-810 will receive the audio signals this way and do its thing. Make sure that you follow the plus and minus polarity markings on the DM-608/DM-810 and match it to th...

16 Installation Manual Installing the Application Chapter 6: Installing the Application 1. Before you begin, make sure that you are wearing sturdy corduroy trousers and sensible shoes. 2. Make sure that the DM-608/DM-810 is not connected to your computer during the installation of the application 3....

20 Installation Manual Due to our bold and never-ending quest for audio righteousness, it is quite likely that the firmware will be updated at some time. This is the internal firmware running within the DM-608/DM-810, and differs from the software application running on your computer.1. To obtain th...

22 Installation Manual The display has three main sections: Input View, Output View, and Dashboard View, in addition to the top menu bar (File, Tools, Help) and the Memory (1, 2, 3, 4) section. Each will be discussed in the following pages. The Display OUTPUT VIEW DASHBOARD VIEW INPUT VIEW Chapter 8...

23 File Menu The File Menu is used for storing and recalling installation setups so you can reuse prior setups and reduce installation time. Installation files can be shared, exchanged, reviewed and improved with your peers to strengthen the community of car audio installers. We recommend sharing th...

24 Installation Manual Tools Menu Help Menu The Tools Menu offers a few handy features, as one can never have too many tools. Keep them sharp, clean, and bright, and store away from children. Sand and varnish any wooden handles.1. Set EQ flat – This is a quick way of returning the EQ curves to the f...

25 Memory Menu Four memory locations are available at the top right of the display for easy storage and recall of your settings. The optional ACR-3 remote can also be used to easily recall these memory settings. 1. Adjust the DM-608/DM-810 settings until you are quite happy with things. Then press a...

26 Installation Manual Input View This display allows you to set the input gains, polarities and delays. The goal of the Input View display is to get all of the signals arriv- ing to the DM-608/DM-810 evenly balanced in level, and time-aligned so that they can be summed as desired later. The integra...

30 Installation Manual Output View This is where you will spend the majority of your tuning time, as it is where you will set routing and summing, output levels, crossovers, EQ and AccuBASS® settings. The DM-608 has 3 stereo outputs and 2 discreet mono outputs. The DM-810 has 4 stereo out- puts and ...

32 Installation Manual Output Configuration 1. Mono: This allows you to sum any stereo pair down to mono. This feature, in combination with the Input View polarity controls, are very useful for checking input polarity and time alignment by applying the knowledge that two signals time-aligned and of ...

33 AccuBASS® This is AudioControl’s patented bass restoration for factory head units. 1. Threshold: This slider selects the level at which the AccuBASS® processing is activated. Use the ACTIVE indicator to help set this control. Signals below the threshold are not affected by the AccuBASS® processin...

34 Installation Manual EQ The DM-608/DM-810 features a graphic EQ with a few twists:1. Modes a. 30 band mode: 30 bands of 1/3rd octave EQ b. 10 band mode: 10 bands of 1 octave EQ c. 14 band mode: a mix of 1/3rd octave EQ in the bass re- gion and 1 octave EQ in the midrange and treble regions. 2. The...

35 AutoEQ The AutoEQ is a tool for quickly and accurately undoing the EQ from a factory head unit and achieving a flat frequency response to the DM-608/DM-810 outputs. 1. To use AutoEQ, connect a pink noise source to the factory head unit (you can download a pink noise file from www.audiocontrol. co...

37 This display allows you to con- veniently see the settings of any one input and any one output si- multaneously. All of the controls work the same as the Input View and Output View. Dashboard View Chapter 8: The Display: Dashboard View

38 Installation Manual Troubleshooting Many problems can be eliminated by re-checking the wiring and settings of the unit. If a problem cannot be solved using the guide below, please call the AudioControl team for further assistance, or e-mail us at [email protected]1. No Sound a. Verify the Power L...

39 Specifications All specifications are measured at 14.4 VDC (standard automotive voltage). As technology advances, AudioControl reserves the right to continuously change our specifications, like our Pacific Northwest weather, although we are working on changing that as well. DM-608 and DM-810 Maxi...

40 Installation Manual DM-608 Block Diagram Chapter 10: Specifications Line Level Aux Digital Active Speaker Level Conversion 5. Speaker Level 6. Optical Coaxial 6. 5. ADC Level Active Speaker Level Conversion Line Level 3. Speaker Level 4. 4. Center 3. Subwoofer ADC 6 5 Line Outputs Line Outputs 4 ...

44 Installation Manual First, if you need service, it is probably best to go and see a trained health care professional.Please visit our AudioControl knowledge base at web address: www.audiocontrol.com/knowledge-base. This may help you find a solution to your problem.If you are fairly sure that the ...

45 The Warranty People are confused by warranties! Lots of fine print. Months of wait- ing around. Well, fear no more AudioControl is here. Our warranty is designed to make you rave about AudioControl. It’s a warranty that looks out for our customers, plus helps you resist the temptation to have you...

46 Installation Manual Legalese Section This is the only warranty issued by AudioControl. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have rights that vary from state to state. Promises of how well your AudioControl product will work are not implied by this warranty. Other than w...

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