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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING FOR YOUR PROTECTION

READ THE FOLLOWING:

KEEP THESE  INSTRUCTIONS

HEED ALL WARNINGS

FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS

THE APPARATUS SHALL NOT bE ExPOSED TO DRIPPING OR 

SPLASHING LIqUID AND NO ObjECT FILLED WITH LIqUID, 

SUCH AS vASES, SHALL bE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

CLEAN ONLY WITH A DRY CLOTH.

DO NOT bLOCK ANY OF THE vENTILATION OPENINGS. 

INSTALL  IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE  MANUFACTURER’S 

INSTRUCTIONS.

DO NOT INSTALL NEAR ANY HEAT SOURCES SUCH AS RA-

DIATORS, HEAT REGISTERS, STOvES, OR OTHER APPARATUS 

(INCLUDING AMPLIFIERS) THAT PRODUCE HEAT.

ONLY USE ATTACHMENTS/ACCESSORIES SPECIFIED bY THE 

MANUFACTURER.

UNPLUG THIS APPARATUS DURING LIGHTNING STORMS OR 

WHEN UNUSED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-

type plug.  A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the 

other.  A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding 

prong.  The wide blade or third prong are provided for your safety.  

If the provided plug does not fit your outlet, consult an electrician 

for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particu-

larly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they 

exit from the apparatus.

Use only with the cart stand, tripod bracket, or table specified by 

the manufacture, or sold with the apparatus.  When a cart is used, 

use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid 

injury from tip-over.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  Servicing is 

required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such 

as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled 

or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been 

exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has 

been dropped.

POWER ON/OFF SWITCH: If the equipment has a Power switch, 

the Power switch used in this piece of equipment DOES NOT 

break the connection from the mains.

MAINS DISCONNECT:  The plug shall remain readily operable.  

For rack-mount or installation where plug is not accessible, an 

all-pole mains switch with a contact separation of at least 3 mm in 

each pole shall be incorporated into the electrical installation of the 

rack or building.

FOR UNITS EqUIPPED WITH ExTERNALLY ACCESSIbLE FUSE 

RECEPTACLE:    Replace fuse with same type and rating only.

MULTIPLE-INPUT vOLTAGE: This equipment may require the use 

of a different line cord, attachment plug, or both, depending on the 

available power source at installation. Connect this equipment only 

to the power source indicated on the equipment rear panel. To 

reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, refer servicing to qualified 

service personnel or equivalent.

If connected to 240v supply, a suitable CSA/UL certified power 

cord shall be used for this supply.

Safety InStructIonS 

Notice For customers iF Your uNit is equipped With A poWer cord.

WArNiNG: this AppLiANce shALL Be coNNected to A mAiNs socKet outLet With A protectiVe eArthiNG 

coNNectioN.

the cores in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

GREEN and YELLOW - Earth        BLUE - Neutral        BROWN - Live

As colours of the cores in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings 

identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

•  the core which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the 

letter e, or with the earth symbol, or coloured green, or green and yellow.

•  the core which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal marked N or coloured black.

•  the core which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked L or coloured red.

 

this equipment may require the use of a different line cord, attachment plug, or both, depending on the 

available power source at installation.  if the attachment plug needs to be changed, refer servicing to qualified 

service personnel who should refer to the table below. the green/yellow wire shall be connected directly to 

the units chassis.

CONDUCTOR

WIRE COLOR

Normal

Alt

L

LIVE

BROWN

BLACK

N

NEUTRAL

BLUE

WHITE

E

EARTH GND

GREEN/

YEL

GREEN

WARNING: 

if the ground is defeated, certain fault conditions in the unit or in the system to which it is connected 

can result in full line voltage between chassis and earth ground. severe injury or death can then result if the 

chassis and earth ground are touched simultaneously.

the symbols shown above are internationally accepted symbols that warn of potential 

hazards with electrical products. the lightning flash with arrowpoint in an equilateral triangle 

means that there are dangerous voltages present within the unit. the exclamation point 

in an equilateral triangle indicates that it is necessary for the user to refer to the owner’s 

manual.

these symbols warn that there are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. do not open the 

unit. do not attempt to service the unit yourself. refer all servicing to qualified personnel. 

opening the chassis for any reason will void the manufacturer’s warranty. do not get the 

unit wet. if liquid is spilled on the unit, shut it off immediately and take it to a dealer for 

service.  disconnect the unit during storms to prevent damage.

If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste.  There is a 
separate  collection  system  for  used  electronic  products  in  accordance  with  legislation  that 
requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling.

Private household in the 25 member states of the EU, in Switzerland and Norway may return their used 
electronic products free of charge to designated collection facilities or to a retailer (if you purchase a similar 
new one).
For Countries not mentioned above, please contact your local authorities for a correct method of disposal.
By doing so you will ensure that your disposed product undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and 
recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health.

Summary of Contents for 223s

Page 1: ...User Manual 2 Way 3 Way 4 WayCrossovers Professional Audio Equipment...

Page 2: ...er Cord WARNING THIS APPLIANCE SHALL BE CONNECTED TO A MAINS SOCKET OUTLET WITH A PROTECTIVE EARTHING CONNECTION The cores in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code GREEN an...

Page 3: ...t of Engineering 8760 S Sandy Parkway Sandy Utah 84070 USA Date November 1 2010 European Contact Your local dbx Sales and Service Office or Harman Music Group 8760 South Sandy Parkway Sandy Utah 84070...

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Page 5: ...Mono 4 Way Mode 5 2 2 dbx 223s 223xs Front Panel 6 Stereo 2 Way Mode 6 Mono 3 Way Mode 7 Section 3 Rear Panel Operations 8 3 1 Rear Panel Operations 8 3 2 dbx 234xs 234s Rear Panels 8 3 3 dbx 223xs 22...

Page 6: ...sticker attached to the bottom panel If you have not already taken the time to fill out your warranty registration card and send it in please do so now Before you return a product to the factory for...

Page 7: ...ZATION from the factory where all parts and labor will be covered up to a period of two years A Return Authorization number must first be obtained from dbx by telephone The company shall not be liable...

Page 8: ...requency output level with a range of to 6 dB 4 8 High Output Controls the High frequency output with a range of to 6 dB 9 14 Low Cut Switch for selecting the 40 Hz high pass filter An LED indicates t...

Page 9: ...ut Controls the Mid Frequency output with a range of to 6 dB 6 12 High Output Controls the High Frequency output with a range of to 6 dB 13 19 Low Cut Switch for selecting the 40 Hz high pass filter A...

Page 10: ...r point between HIGH MID and HIGH frequencies 7 High Mid Output Controls the HIGH MID frequency output level with a range of to 6 dB 8 High Output Controls the HIGH frequency output level with a range...

Page 11: ...h Selects crossover point between the LOW and HIGH outputs 3 7 Low Output Controls the Low Frequency output level with a range of to 6 dB 4 8 High Output Controls the High Frequency output with a rang...

Page 12: ...t level with a range of to 6 dB 6 High Output Controls the HIGH frequency output level with a range of to 6 dB 7 Low Cut Switch for selecting the 40 Hz high pass filter An LED indicates the selection...

Page 13: ...dbx is not responsible for damage relating to improper setup or implementation of the 234s 234xs or the 223s 223xs Without any audio or power connections in place use the back panel switches on the cr...

Page 14: ...sed This designation applies only to that mode of operation 3 3 dbx 223xs 223s Rear Panels dbx 223xs Rear Panel dbx 223s Rear Panel The 223s 223xs is marked in a similar way for stereo 2 way operation...

Page 15: ...rossover first then to a power source that is properly grounded Never lift the ground as a shock hazard may result After you have safely plugged in the crossover turn on the source device s Turn the a...

Page 16: ...oth the left and right inputs The sum is sent to channel one s low output marked LF SUM while channel two s low output is not used and channel two s phase invert led is disabled indicating it is not o...

Page 17: ...k the LF Sum switch Check the x10 switch This changes the range of the crossover frequency from 45 960 Hz to 450 Hz 9 6 kHz HUM AND OR BUZZ If you suspect that the hum is caused by a ground loop Syste...

Page 18: ...to 2 k or greater OUTPUT 223xs 234xs Connectors XLR Type Electronically balanced unbalanced RF filtered Impedance Balanced 60 unbalanced 30 Max Output Level 20 dBu balanced unbalanced into 600 or grea...

Page 19: ...Low Cut Activates 40 Hz Butterworth 12 dB octave high pass filter one switch per channel Phase Invert Inverts the phase at the output one switch per output Rear Panel x10 Multiplies crossover frequen...

Page 20: ...8760 South Sandy Parkway Sandy Utah 84070 Phone 801 568 7660 Fax 801 568 7662 Int l Fax 801 568 7583 Questions or comments Contact us at www dbxpro com Printed in China 18 0808 A...

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