Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS Congratulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 4 - WHY USE MAXXBASS; WHY IS MAXXBASS BETTER
WHY USE MAXXBASS PrecisionPower TM will introduce the first MaxxBass ® processor to the automotive market. The MaxxBass ® processor is ideal for improving the perceived bass response in door mounted speakerswithout upgrading the speakers or amplifiers. MaxxBass ® provides subwoofer like performance ...
Page 5 - WHAT IS MAXXBASS
MaxxBass uses psychoacoustics to extend the perceived bassfrequency response. It is proven to provide up to 1.5 octaves of increased bassrange.It does not change the frequency balance of the music andsounds more natural than large bass boosts.It does not require more amplifier power and speakerexcur...
Page 6 - HOW DOES MAXXBASS WORK; MaxxBass
5 HOW DOES MAXXBASS WORK MaxxBass ® uses advanced digital signal processing based on the proven psychoacoustic Phenomenon of the Missing Fundamental. Abasic description and a MaxxBass ® Signal Flow diagram are provided for interested users. MaxxBass ® first implements a crossover at the MaxxBass ® F...
Page 9 - MASSBASS OUTLINE AND DIMENSIONS
MASSBASS OUTLINE AND DIMENSIONS M IN M A X IN TE N S ITY M IN M A X O U TP U T IN P U T M IN M A X 80H z 60H z O N O FF FR E Q U E N C Y C R O S S O V E R IN P U T O U TP U T P O W E R R E M O TE G N D R E M +12V R E M O U T (11.5 cm ) (6.3 cm ) (14 cm ) (3 cm ) 1.18 in 2.48 in 4.53 in 5.51 in (15 c...
Page 10 - WIRING CONFIGURATIONS
WIRING CONFIGURATIONS The MaxxBass ® Processor is recommended in two different configurations. 1. Front Stereo ConfigurationThe figure below illustrates the wiring for a front stereoconfiguration. One MaxxBass ® Processor is used between the front channel source and front speaker amplifier to increa...
Page 11 - Processors, one for the front speakers and one for the; WIRING PROCEDURES; Processor. The power wire should run
2. Dual Stereo ConfigurationsFor systems without rear subwoofers, the user may prefer to use twoMaxxBass ® Processors, one for the front speakers and one for the rear speakers. The units should be wired between the in-dash CDReceiver and the power amplifiers as shown below. NOTE: As an option, befor...
Page 13 - INPUT
INPUT To use Speaker Level Inputs (common ground head units only),connect RCA plugs to the front or rear speaker leads as shown. NOTE: It is important to connect an input signal to bothRCA input jacks if a stereo amplifier is used, otherwisethe connected channel receives full range and thedisconnect...
Page 14 - MAXXBASS PROCESSOR SETTINGS
MAXXBASS PROCESSOR SETTINGS To achieve proper performance it is important to set or tune thesettings on the MaxxBass ® Processor to the final system. This section recommends initial settings and the users can then furtheradjust these for optimal listening. 1. CROSSOVER: The CROSSOVER control impleme...
Page 15 - TROUBLESHOOTING; NO SOUND
When the Remote INTENSITY control is plugged into theMaxxBass ® Processor, the Remote INTENSITY control become active and the INTENSITY control on the MaxxBass ® Processor is disabled. This allows the user to install a remote control in a locationdifferent than the MaxxBass ® Processor and place in ...
Page 17 - LIMITED TWO YEAR CONSUMER WARRANTY:
LIMITED TWO YEAR CONSUMER WARRANTY: Directed Electronics, Inc. promises to the original purchaser, to replace thisproduct should it prove to be defective in workmanship or material under normaluse, for a period of two years from the date of purchase by the dealer as indicatedby the date code marking...