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© 2002 Directed Electronics, Inc
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations for choosing a Directed
Audio five-band parametric equalizer
from Directed Electronics.
Directed has been the industry leader in
high-quality mobile audio and security
since 1990, and with the introduction of
the Directed Audio 6500 five-band para-
metric equalizer, Directed continues to
set new standards of performance, reli-
ability and affordability in the mobile
electronics industry.
Featuring separately adjustable front
and rear crossovers, active gain pream-
plifiers and three-source input capability,
the Directed Audio 6500 five-band para-
metric equalizer will integrate with the
most sophisticated of mobile audio/
video systems, and will excite and
delight the mobile sound enthusiast with
years of high-quality audio reproduction.
The Directed Audio 6500 five-band para-
metric equalizer is covered by two-year
limited warranty. Be sure to retain your
original sales receipt, and refer to the
warranty section of this guide for full
details about your coverage.
Limited Two-Year Consumer Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Installation Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Control Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Rear Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Crossover and Filter Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
System Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13