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223s, 223xs,

234s, 234xs

2.1 dbx 234s/234xs Front Panel

Note:

There  are  no  front  panel  differences  between  the  234s  and  the  234xs.    Therefore  the                  
234xs is shown below, representing both the 234s and the 234xs.

STEREO 2-WAY MODE

In 2-way stereo mode the controls are marked in black BELOW the horizontal black line.
Channel One and Channel Two functions are identical in the stereo mode. Front panel controls 
not described in this section are not active in stereo 2-way operation.

[1] & [5]

  

I

nput

 G

aIn

 

 

Controls the INPUT level with +/- 12 dB of gain.

[2] & [6]

 

L

ow

/M

Id

*

 

 

Selects crossover point between the LOW and  

     HIGH 

outputs. 

[3] & [7]

 

L

ow

 o

utput

 

  

Controls the Low frequency output level with a  

 

range of 

-∞ 

to +6 dB.

[4] & [8]

 

H

IGH

 o

utput

  

 

 Controls the High frequency output with a range 
of 

-∞ 

to +6 dB.

[9] & [14]

 

L

ow

 C

ut

   

  

 

Switch for selecting the 40 Hz high pass filter. An 
LED indicates the selection.

[10] & [15]

 

x

10 LEd

  

  

 Indicates that the LOW/HIGH crossover frequency 
range is 450 Hz to 9.6 kHz.

[11] & [16]

 

p

HasE

 I

nvErt

 

 

 

Switch for reversing the polarity on the LOW 
Output. An LED indicates that the phase is 
inverted.

[12] & [17]

 

p

HasE

 I

nvErt

 

 

 

Switch for reversing the polarity on the HIGH 
Output. An LED indicates that the phase is 
inverted.

[13]

  

s

tErEo

   

 

LED indicating stereo mode operation.

*although this control is labeled as “

L

ow

/M

Id

”, it operates as the crossover frequency control 

between low and high frequencies in stereo 2-way operation.

Section 2

Operating Controls

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  Section 2 - Operating Controls

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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...

Page 4: ......

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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