AudioControl LC6i Manual Do Proprietário
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Level Matching
If you have ever listened to a friend’s “killer” car audio system and
heard lots of hiss, clicks or pops, then you may have experienced an im-
properly level-matched system. When a performance autosound system
is properly level matched, you should get the maximum output from your
source unit and ampliers without any clipping or that annoying hiss!
The following steps will help you through the process, although at the
end of the day, your ears will be your guides!
properly level-matched system. When a performance autosound system
is properly level matched, you should get the maximum output from your
source unit and ampliers without any clipping or that annoying hiss!
The following steps will help you through the process, although at the
end of the day, your ears will be your guides!
1. Set your source unit’s fader and balance controls to their center posi-
tions. If your source unit has subwoofer output (and you are using it), set
the output level at minimum.
the output level at minimum.
2. Disconnect the RCA cables between your LC6i and the amplier(s).
Otherwise get some earplugs.
3. Start playing some dynamic music and set the volume on your
source unit to about 3/4 of maximum. You should not be hearing any-
thing at this point as the ampliers are unplugged. If you are hearing
music, go back to step #2; if you are hearing voices go see a doctor!
thing at this point as the ampliers are unplugged. If you are hearing
music, go back to step #2; if you are hearing voices go see a doctor!
4. Adjust the output level controls until the “Maximized” light starts
to icker. If the Maximized LED does not come on but you are hearing
music, fear not. The signal level from your source unit is probably not
sufcient enough to trigger the LED. Do not worry, proceed on.
music, fear not. The signal level from your source unit is probably not
sufcient enough to trigger the LED. Do not worry, proceed on.
5. Set the input gains on the amplier(s) at minimum! This is known
as turning down your gains.
6. Double check that you performed Step #5!
7. Decrease the volume control on your source unit and re-connect the
7. Decrease the volume control on your source unit and re-connect the
RCA’s between the LC6i and the external amplier(s).
8. Now increase the volume on your source unit to your normal listen-
ing level. For some of you, this may be louder than others!
9. At this point you may nd yourself going back and adjusting the
Output Level controls on your LC6i to balance the front, rear, and sub-
woofer sections of your system to accommodate speaker placement and
efciency. Speakers on the rear deck of your car will probably sound
louder that the ones in your doors!
woofer sections of your system to accommodate speaker placement and
efciency. Speakers on the rear deck of your car will probably sound
louder that the ones in your doors!
Dash Control (available separately)
Placement And Mounting
The dash control may be mounted under the dash using its own bracket
The dash control may be mounted under the dash using its own bracket
or through a custom hole in the dash. It should be within reach of the
driver and in a spot where the LED is plainly visible.
driver and in a spot where the LED is plainly visible.