RCA re-Q5 - Manual (Page 2)

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Fig. 6 Fig. 5
Template
SUBWOOFER AMP FULL RANGE AMP
Blue-Remote
Out
Fig. 4
GAIN
6. Connect the blue remote output wire and RCA cables to amplifiers. (Fig. 4)
7. Plug the Input Module into the Input Module Connector on the re-Q
5
8. Connect amplifiers to desired speaker(s) and subwoofer(s) (Fig. 4).
9. Mount the re-Q
5 and reconnect the negative battery terminal to your battery.
Settings & Adjustments
10. Adjust the re-Q 5 settings to maximize the performance of your audio system.
a. Set all amplifier gains and bass controls to a minimum.
b. Turn all settings on re-Q
5 to their middle positions and the Bass Enhance switch to “AFTR AMP.”
c. Set factory head unit to maximum desired listening level.
d. Adjust gain on full range amp to desired listening level.
e. Adjust gain on sub amp to desired listening level.
f. Adjust amplifier crossovers.
g. If applicable, adjust amplifier bass boost.
h. Fine tune audio system using re-Q
5 gain and set crossover controls.
i. Listen to audio system at low and high volumes. If the bass compensation is not enough,
move the Bass Enhance switch to “BFR AMP” setting and repeat adjustment steps c - h.
11. In some applications it may be necessary to reduce the low frequency output of the full range outputs on the re-Q 5
when summing a factory subwoofer signal with full range signal. This is due to variances in the input signal which are
inherent to some factory audio systems. After the re-Q 5 is connected, if the low frequency output of the front or rear
speakers is too high regardless of gain settings, adjust the settings on the SUB LEVEL FRONT and SUB LEVEL REAR
switches to -3dB or -6dB. This will reduce the low frequency output on the front and rear full range outputs.
Auxiliary Input
12. Connecting and Surface Mounting the Auxiliary Input:
a. Connect the cable to the back of the Auxiliary Input box and mount the box in a location where the driver can
access the volume knob and input jack.
b. Run the wire to the re-Q 5 and plug the cable into the AUX IN connector.
13. Flush Mounting the Auxiliary Input (optional)
a. Remove the volume knob by pulling it straight off of the splined shaft, and remove the nut and washer. (Fig. 5)
b. Remove two screws on the front of the box and one screw on the back of the box. (Fig. 5)
c. Remove the two screws on the top of the box and disassemble. (Fig. 5)
d. Re-attach the PCB assembly from the housing to the top panel using the two screws removed in the previous
step. (Fig. 6)
e. Mark the flush mount location using the included template below and drill mounting holes.
f. Use the front two mounting screws to attach the PCB assembly and bottom plate to the flush mount location.
g. Reinstall the nut and washer, and replace the volume knob on the shaft.
14. To play an auxiliary source connect your auxiliary source to the female plug on the auxiliary Input box using a male to
male 3.5mm audio cable. Switch volume/power knob on by turning the knob clockwise until a click is heard. The
red light on the Auxiliary Input box will illuminate to indicate the system is now playing the auxiliary source. To
switch back to the head unit signal, turn the knob counter-clockwise until a click is heard and the light turns off.
NOTE: It may be necessary to adjust the volume level of your auxiliary source to achieve desired output level.
NOTE: If the re-Q
5 is in AC or DC signal sensing mode, the head unit must be turned on to use the Auxiliary Input.