234/234XL-223/223XL REAR
PANEL OPERATIONS
MODE SWITCHES
234XL REAR PANEL
234 REAR PANEL
The mode switches on the back panel of the unit are used to select one
of the three modes of operation in the 234/234XL and one of two modes
of operation in the 223/223XL. There could be disastrous consequences
if the crossover were improperly setup or the switches were mistakenly
pushed during the regular operation of a sound system. Therefore great
care should be taken when setting these switches. There is a mode dia-
gram on the back panel to help you understand at a glance how this is
done. The following steps should be taken in setting up your system:
• Know the loudspeaker manufacturer’s requirements regarding the
amplification needs of your particular speaker system. Follow the
maunfacturer’s guidelines carefully, as dbx is not responsible for dam-
age relating to improper setup or implementation of the 234/234XL-
223/223XL.
• Without any audio or power connections in place, use the back panel
switches on the crossover to set it to the proper mode of operation;
either stereo 2-way, stereo 3-way, or mono 4-way for the 234/234XL,
or stereo 2-way or mono 3-way for the 223/223XL.
• Use the literature that came with your speaker system to properly set
up the mode of operation and crossover frequencies to the manufac-
turer’s specifications.
• There is one of the four possible mode button combinations for the
234/234XL which is marked “not valid”. Be sure you have not select-
ed this combination as the 234/234XL will not operate correctly in this
mode.
When you are certain that the proper selections have been made, com-
plete the steps described below and in the “234/234XL-223/223XL Audio
Connections” section on page 7.
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