MTX Audio TA5601 Manual De Usuario

5. Adjusting the Quasi Parametric Equalizer – In some applications, the bass ampliﬁer needs some help in

boosting or cutting certain frequencies. A quasi parametric equalizer is distinguished from a parametric EQ in

that it allows the user to control only the level and the center frequency of the boost or cut but not the “Q”.

The following steps describe what the two controls of the parametric Bass EQ do in isolation. It is important to

understand these behaviors, because they must all be considered when setting up the Bass EQ.

• Setting the Frequency: Begin listening for the loudest musical spot or range within the bass range of your

sound system. Adjust the center frequency to match this point. For most systems, the best center frequency

adjustment will be between 40-50Hz. Use 45Hz (12 o’clock setting) as a starting point and adjust up or down

gradually.

• Setting the Boost/Cut: Once you have determined the loudest musical spot or range within the bass range

of your sound system, start cutting until the response is smooth and even. You can also boost low spots

within the musical range, but don’t go crazy with the boost knob. There is a lot of boost available, 12dB, but

begin with a low boost setting (around 3dB) and try to stay below 6dB whenever possible. Remember that for

every 3dB of additional boost you dial in, you are asking the ampliﬁer to double its power output for a given

signal in the boost region.

6. Remote Subwoofer Level Control (Remote Gain) – Let’s say the ampliﬁer’s gain is set at halfway. When the

remote subwoofer level control is plugged in, you have external control of the gain from zero to halfway. The

installation of this level control is NOT necessary to get full power from the ampliﬁer.

Note: One EBC (External Bass Control) can control two or more ampliﬁers using a mini plug Y adaptor.

7. Prizm EFX – Now that you have completed adjusting all your ampliﬁer settings, you can set the lighting effects

to your personal taste.

• Selecting Colors: You can change the backlit colors simply by turning the dial labeled PRIZM COLOR,

located in the MTX PRIZM EFX section of the control panel, left or right. Starting at the left most position, the

colors range from RED to GREEN, BLUE, and then RED again. You can choose any color in between making

the combinations unlimited.

• Selecting the EFX Feature: You can switch Prizm EFX lighting to “pulsate” with the beat of the music.

Simply depress the button labeled PRIZM EFX located in the in the MTX PRIZM EFX section of the control

panel to turn this feature on or off.

Trouble Shooting

Read this if you want to be a do-it-yourselfer or give us a call at 800-CALLMTX.

PROBLEM

CAUSE

SOLUTION

No LED indication

No +12V at remote connection

Supply +12V to terminal

No +12V at Power connection

Supply +12V to terminal

Insufﬁcient ground connection

Verify ground connection

Blown power fuse

Replace fuse

LED on, no output

Volume on head unit off

Increase volume on head unit

Speaker connections not made

Make speaker connections

Gain control on ampliﬁer off

Turn up gain

Signal processing units off

Apply power to signal processor

All speakers blown

Replace speakers

Output distorted

Head unit volume set too high

Lower head unit volume

Ampliﬁer gain set too high

Lower ampliﬁer gain

Balance reversed

Speakers wired L + R reversed

Wire speakers with correct orientation

RCA inputs reversed

Reverse RCA input

Bass is weak

Speakers wired out

Wire with correct of phase

phase

Not using MTX woofers

Buy MTX woofers

Blowing fuses

Excessive output levels

Lower volume

Ampliﬁer defective

Return for service