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CONTENTS

EC10B User’s Manual - Contents

U S E R ’ S M A N U A L

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Installation

System #1: 2 channel input/2-way system with low level inputs

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Input, output, remote and power connections

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Front and rear channel controls

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Electrical and remote level controller connections

Input and output connections

System #2: 2 channel input/2-way system with high level inputs

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Specifications

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This crossover accepts the input signal

from a 2-channel input source, using

either low level RCA outputs or high

level (speaker) outputs from your head

unit.

Input source selection

The EC10B features both low level (RCA)

inputs and high level (speaker level) inputs,

enabling you to generate a two-way sys-

tem from virtually any head unit you may

own.

If your head unit has RCA Left and Right

Channel outputs, you should choose these

for your EC10B input source, since the

quality of sound reproduction is best when

using these.

However, if your head unit lacks RCA

outputs, you can use the speaker outputs

from the head unit as an input source for

the EC10B. Simply follow the wiring dia-

grams in this manual closely to make sure

you get the best performance possible

and avoid damaging your head unit.

Input and output connections vary depending on the system application. Examples

are shown in system diagrams on the pages which follow in this manual. Always use

high quality RCA cables for low level input and output connections.

EC10B output: 2-way stereo system: Tweeter/Mids L/R channel

Subwoofer L/R* channels

* can also be set to Mono Sub channel

To L/R output

from head unit

MONOBLOCK

SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER

FOR

RIGHT CHANNEL

MONOBLOCK

SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER

FOR LEFT CHANNEL

The EC10B has internal ON/OFF

circuitry which responds to turning ON

or OFF the head unit of your car audio

system. This requires that your head

unit have a remote turn-on lead

available on the rear panel (which most

head units have).

With this convenient remote turn-on/off

feature, you never have to worry about

turning off the power to the equalizer

when you shut off the audio system.

When you are confident all connections

have been made correctly:

1. Power up your audio system by

turning on the head unit.

2. Set the volume control on the head

unit to about 3/4 volume, and adjust

the EC10B’s Speaker Input Gain

controls for each channel to just below

the level of distortion.

Further fine tuning of the controls on

the EC10B and the input levels of the

connected amplifiers may be

necessary to obtain satisfactory results.

If you are unsure about how to fine-

tune the system, please consult with

your Planet Audio dealer.

MIDS/HIGHS

2 CHANNEL AMPLIFIER

EC10B output: 2-way stereo system: Tweeter/Mids L/R channel

Subwoofer L/R* channels

* can also be set to Mono Sub channel

To L/R speaker outputs

from head unit

MONOBLOCK

SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER

FOR

RIGHT CHANNEL

MONOBLOCK

SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER

FOR LEFT CHANNEL

MIDS/HIGHS

2 CHANNEL AMPLIFIER

Grey/Black

R(+)

Grey R(-)

White/Black

L(+)

White L(-)

1 How this crossover is used

1 Input source selection

2 Installation

2 Mounting the equalizer

2 Turning on the power

3 Input, output, remote and

power connections

4 Front and rear channel

controls

5 Electrical and remote level

controller connections

6 System diagrams

8 Troubleshooting

9 Specifications

Congratulations on your

purchase of a Planet Audio

Crossover.

It has been designed, engineered

and manufactured to bring you

the highest level of performance

and quality, and will afford you

years of listening pleasure.

Thank you for making

Planet Audio your choice for car

audio entertainment!

EC10B

2-Way Electronic Crossover

with Remote Subwoofer Level Control

page

LOW PASS: 35-400Hz

HIGH PASS: 50-1.5kHz

12dB/octave

0-+12dB

110dB

0.01%

80dB

20k Ohms (low level); 470 ohms (high level)

100 Ohms

1:2 (+6dB)

DC-to-DC switching type

8V maximum

4-1/4” x 7-1/14” x 1-1/8”

(108 x 184 x 29mm)

Crossover center frequency ranges

Crossover slope

Bass Boost level adjustment

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

THD

Channel separation

Input impedance

Output impedance

Output gain

Power supply

Output voltage

Dimensions (W x D x H)

All specifications subject to change without notice.

Low Pass (Subwoofer) Crossover

Channel Controls:

High Pass (Highs/Mids) Crossover

Channel Controls:

Input Controls:

TWEETERS,

MIDRANGE,

MIDBASS

FULL RANGE

SPEAKERS

SUBWOOFER

Right

Left

SUBWOOFER

Right

Left

TWEETERS,

MIDRANGE,

MIDBASS

FULL RANGE

SPEAKERS

Summary of content (10 pages)

PAGE 1
USER’S MANUAL ® page EC10B 2-Way Electronic Crossover with Remote Subwoofer Level Control Congratulations on your purchase of a Planet Audio Crossover. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to bring you the highest level of performance and quality, and will afford you years of listening pleasure.
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How this crossover is used Input source selection The Planet Audio EC10B 2-way electronic crossover is a high-fidelity signal processor that allows you to customize the low level output of your input source (e.g., a car radio), so that the signal can be applied to an amplifier or amplifiers as a part of a 2-way mobile audio system. The EC10B features both low level (RCA) inputs and high level (speaker level) inputs, enabling you to generate a two-way system from virtually any head unit you may own.
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Installation Turning on the power Before installing your new Planet Audio crossover, please become familiar with all the information contained in this manual. Before powering up for the first time: Choose a mounting location where the unit will not distract or otherwise interfere with the driver’s ability to control the vehicle. 2. Set all level controls to their minimum positions. Use only the installation parts and hardware provided with the unit to ensure proper installation.
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Input, output, remote and power connections 1 2 5 3 6 7 4 8 1 POWER LED 5 LEFT AND RIGHT LOW PASS (Subwoofer) OUTPUTS 2 REMOTE LEVEL CONTROL CONNECTOR 6 LEFT AND RIGHT HIGH PASS (Highs/Mids) OUTPUTS 3 LEFT/RIGHT LOW LEVEL (RCA) INPUTS If your head unit has low level (RCA) 2channel outputs, connect the outputs of your head units to these connections. 7 +12V, GROUND AND REMOTE TURN-ON TERMINALS Use this control to select the highest frequency to be sent to the subwoofer channel.
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Front and rear channel controls 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Low Pass (Subwoofer) Crossover Channel Controls: High Pass (Highs/Mids) Crossover Channel Controls: 1 OUTPUT LEVEL CONTROL Use this control to set the output level for the Low Pass (Subwoofer) Channel. 6 OUTPUT LEVEL CONTROL Use this control to set the output level for the High Pass (Highs/Mids) Channel. 2 BASS BOOST LEVEL CONTROL Use this control to set the amount of Bass Boost which will added to this channel.
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Electrical and remote level controller connections Using 16GA mininum wire connect the EC10B as follows: a. Connect the shortest possible wire to a clean, unpainted chassis ground point. Connect this wire to the Ground connection of the EC10B. b. Connect the +12V terminal directly to the vehicle battery, using a distribution block near the crossover, if desired. Be sure to install a 3A inline fuse within 18 inches of the battery terminal. c.
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System #1: 2 channel input/2-way system with low level inputs Head unit input: 2 channel, low level (RCA) inputs EC10B output: 2-way stereo system: Tweeter/Mids L/R channel Subwoofer L/R* channels * can also be set to Mono Sub channel SUBWOOFER INPUT LEVEL LINE O UT LINE I NPU T POWER L SUBSONIC LOW PASS BASS FILTER FILTER BOOST L PHASE SELECTOR 0 min max 15Hz 40H z 50H z 150H z REMO TE LEVEL CONTROL 180º 0 +12dB PROTECT ION DATALINK R R 100mV-2V 2V-8V INPUT SENSITI VITY MASTER SLAVE
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System #2: 2 channel input/2-way system with high level inputs Head unit input: 2 channel, high level (speaker) inputs EC10B output: 2-way stereo system: Tweeter/Mids L/R channel Subwoofer L/R* channels * can also be set to Mono Sub channel SUBWOOFER INPUT LEVEL LINE O UT LINE I NPU T POWER L SUBSONIC LOW PASS BASS FILTER FILTER BOOST L max 15Hz 40H z 50H z 150H z REMO TE LEVEL CONTROL 180º 0 +12dB DATALINK R R 100mV-2V 2V-8V MASTER INPUT SENSITI VITY To L/R speaker outputs from head uni
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Troubleshooting If you experience operation or performance problems with this product, compare your installation with the electrical wiring diagram on the previous pages. If problems persist, read the following troubleshooting tips which may help eliminate the problems. SYMPTOM POSSIBLE REMEDY Crossover does not power up. Check to make sure you have a good ground connection. Check that the Remote Input (Turn-On) has +12VDC. Check that there is battery power on the (+) terminal.
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Specifications ® EC10B 2-Way Electronic Crossover with Remote Subwoofer Level Control Crossover center frequency ranges Crossover slope Bass Boost level adjustment Signal-to-Noise Ratio THD Channel separation Input impedance Output impedance Output gain Power supply Output voltage Dimensions (W x D x H) LOW PASS: 35-400Hz HIGH PASS: 50-1.5kHz 12dB/octave 0-+12dB 110dB 0.