TARAMPS TEQ 7 Stereo 7 Band Graphic Equalizer RCA Input 2 Channels Car Instruction Manual

June 13, 2024
TARAMPS

Instruction Manual
TEQ 7 Band Graphic Equalizer

Term of warranty

TARAMPS, located on Abilio Daguano Street 274, Res. Manoel Martins – Alfredo Marcondes, SP – Brazil, ZIP CODE 19180-000, guarantees this product against any defects on terms of project, making, assembling, and/or with solidarity, due to project vices which cause it improper or inadequate to its original use within 12 months from the date of purchase. In case of defect during the warranty period, TARAMPS responsibility is limited to the repairing or substitution of the device of its own making.
This warranty excludes:

  • Damaged products by improper installation, water infiltration, violation by unauthorized individuals;
  • Tamper or torn warranty seal;
  • Cases in which the product is not used in adequate conditions;
  • Defects caused by accessories, modifications or features attached to the product;
  • The product with damage from falling, bumps or nature related problems (flooding, lightning, etc.);
  • Warranty card is not properly filled or torn;
  • Costs involving uninstallation, reinstallation of equipment as well as shipment to the factory;
  • Damage of any kind, due to problems in the product, as well as losses caused by discontinued use of the product.

Technical assistance
For international support, check on our website:
www.taramps.com.br/en/rede-de-assistencias- tecnicas or contact direct the factory support:
Phones: +55 18 3266-4050 / +55 18 99749-3391
E-mail: service@taramps.com.br

Introduction

Read this manual before installing the product. In case of questions, contact our technical support: +55 (18) 3266-4050 or www.taramps.com.br.
Declaration of Conformity TARAMPS ELECTRONICS LTDA
Alfredo Marcondes – SP Brazil
Hereby, Taramps Electronics Ltda declares that the product TEQ 7 complies with the Directive 2014/30/EU, according with the following harmonized standard:
-EN 50498:2010
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) –
Product family standard for aftermarket electronic equipment in vehicles
The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available at the Product Page on Internet.
At the end of its lifespan, this product must not be disposed of in household waste.
Look for an electronic equipment collection or recycling center for proper disposal.

Safety requirements

To ensure proper use, please read through this manual before using the product. It is specially important that you know the CAUTIONS contained here.
– The installation of this product must be done by a qualified professional.
– Use the correct tools for installing this product.
– This product is for use with 12V batteries. Always check the voltage before installing.
– Never install the product in places exposed to dust, humidity and water. Pay attention to install it far from fuel tank, fuel lines, heat sources and other parts of vehicle.
– Be sure to install protection fuse or a circuit braker near to battery. Follow the ampere rating as indicated here in this manual. Use of improper fuse or circuit breaker could result in overheat, smoke, damage to product, injury or burns.
– Avoid running wires over or through sharp edges. Use rubber or plastic grommets to protect any wires routed through car’s body.
– Automotive sound systems may produce high sound pressure levels. Avoid continuous exposure to levels over 85dB to prevent permanent hearing loss.
Safety
As you read this manual, pay attention to the safety symbols.
This symbol with “CAUTION” is intended to alert the user to the presence of important instructions. Failure to heed the instructions will result in risk of injury to user or product damage.
CAUTION
Taramps reserves the right to modify the contents of this document at any time without prior notice and does not have the obligation to apply the changes in units which were previously produced.

Presentation

The TEQ 7 is a compact 7-band stereo equalizer for 12V system, available in 3 backlight color versions: Red, blue or yellow, see label on the package.

  • Seven bands of equalization (63 Hz, 125 Hz, 315 Hz, 750Hz, 2.2 KHz, 6.3 kHz and 16 kHz), with adjustable gain from -12dB to +12dB.
  • Two RCA and HIGH LEVEL inputs wire a maximum level of 10Vrms.
  • Frequency response from 6Hz to 50KHz -1dB, signal-to-noise ratio >100dB.
  • Crossover HPF and LPF (-12dB/octave) with 4 settings (OFF, 100Hz, 1KHz and 10KHz).

Important recommendations
The TEQ 7 must be fixed in an easily accessible place. It is not recommended to install the product on the sides of loudspeakers, as excessive vibrations can damage its internal components.
To avoid noise, use shielded signal cables and good quality connectors.
Top side adjusts / controlsTARAMPS TEQ 7 Stereo 7 Band Graphic
Equalizer RCA Input 2 Channels Car - controls

1 and 2 – Gain L / R: Gain adjustment for the L channel of the (center position) input (done using a 1/8″ philips screwdriver. The default gain is 0dB. Note: Philips key is not included with the product.
3- HPF : High pass filter with 4 options (OFF, 100Hz, 1KHz and 10KHz).
4- LPF: Low pass filter with 4 options (OFF, 10KHz, 1KHz and 100Hz).
5- Internal lighting: The lighting color depends on the 3 options.
6- Fixing plate

Functions and Controls

Front panelTARAMPS TEQ 7 Stereo 7 Band Graphic Equalizer RCA Input 2
Channels Car - Front panel

  1. Volume: Controls the output signal level.
  2. Mute: Turns off the audio signal at the output.
  3. Gain controls: Adjusts the gain of each frequency from -12dB to +12dB.

Rear panelTARAMPS TEQ 7 Stereo 7 Band Graphic Equalizer RCA Input 2
Channels Car - Front panel 1

  1. – Power Connector: The recommended wiring gauge is 0.75mm².
    GND – Power Negative (Connect to battery negative pole).
    IN – Remote input (Connect the remote output of the CD/DVD Player).
    OUT – Remote output (Connect to the remote input of the accessory or amplifier).
    12VDC – Positive Power Supply (Connect to positive pole of 12V battery).

  2. OUT: Audio output for amplifiers or accessories.

  3. IN: Input for low level / high impedance (RCA) signals.

  4. High Level IN: Input for high level / low impedance signals (from the speaker output of the
    Head Unit), with automatic remote activation system compatible with original multimedia with diagnosis (A.S.S. Advanced Speaker Simulation OEM HU). Don’t need the remote signal while using this input.

Note: The system was designed for use in virtually all head units on the market. However, some of them may not get the trigger effect due to the type of audio output circuit. In that case, use REMOTE wire insfead.
CAUTION
Check power polarity and recommended gauge.
It’s recommended to install a 1 Ampere fuse on the positive supply terminal.
Installation

Example of connection with 3 TEQ 7

RCA output or HIGH LEVEL output*TARAMPS TEQ 7 Stereo 7 Band Graphic
Equalizer RCA Input 2 Channels Car - Installation

Examples of connections with 3 TEQ 7

HPF AND LPF FREQUENCY CUT OFF, INDEPENDENT IN EACH TEQ 7 EQUALIZER
TARAMPS TEQ 7 Stereo 7 Band Graphic Equalizer RCA Input 2 Channels Car -
Installation 1

Technical features

Input and Outputs
Number of input channels:……………………………………………………………………………………….. …………….2
Number of output channels :……………………………………………………………………………….. …………………2
Overall gain adjustment: ……………………………………………………………………………………….-40 to +6dB
Input impedance (RCA): ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 10K Ohms
Input impedance (WIRE): ……………………………………………………………………………………………56 Ohms
Output impedance: ………………………………………………………………………………………. ………….100 Ohms
Maximum input level (RCA): ……………………………………… ……………………………….28 V pp (10 V RMS)
Maximum input level (WIRE): ……………………………………………………………………30 V pp (10.8 V RMS)
Maximum output level: ……………………………………………………………………………….28 V pp (10 V RMS)
Frequency response (-1dB):……………………………………………………………………………….6Hz to 50KHz
Total Harmonic Distortion :……………………….. ………………………………………………………… ………….0.01%
Signal / Noise Ratio: ………………………………………………………………………………………. ………………>100dB
Crosstalk (separation between channels) :………………………………………………………..>80dB/1KHz
Graphic equalizer, 7 bands:
Frequencies: ……………………………………………………………………63, 125, 315, 750, 2.2K, 6.3K, 16KHz
Attenuation / Gain: …………………………………………………………………………………….. …….. -12dB to +12dB
Q-Factor: ……………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………….1.414
Crossover (HPF and LPF):
Cut off Frequencies: ……………………………………. ………..Selectable from 100Hz, 1KHz and 10KHz
Butterworth Filters:…………………………………………………………………………………… ………..-12dB/octave
General MUTE function
Supply V oltage: ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………9 to 16VDC
Nominal consumption (12.6V): ………………………………………………………………………… …………..0.380A
Dimensions (WxHxD): ………………………………………………….205x40x104 mm / 8.07″x1.57″x4.09″
Weight:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………0.5Kg / 1.1lb

18 3266-4050
Manufactured by:
TARAMPS ELECTRONICS LTDA
CNPJ / TAX ID: 11.273.485/0001-03
R. Jodo Silvério, 121 « Res. Manoel Martins
Alfredo Marcondes – SP
Made in Brazil
www.taramps.com.br
MN_018493_R00

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