Owner's Manual

JLid™ Port and DRC Function (optional)

The JLid™ port allows connection of one of the optional remote controllers below

(each sold separately) to add functionality and convenience features from the

driver’s seat.

DRC-100 Single Rotary Digital Remote Controller – Adds Master Volume,

Handsfree Optimization and LED Status Reporting.

DRC-200 Dual-Concentric Digital Remote Controller – Adds Master Volume

and Subwoofer Level Control, Handsfree Optimization and LED Status Reporting.

Since these are driver-controlled functions, we recommend mounting your

selected remote controller within easy reach of the driver, on the center console

or dashboard of the vehicle. (Refer to the remote controller’s included installation

instructions for detailed info.)

Master Volume Control: When used as a Master Volume Control, the remote

controller maintains linear frequency response at all volume levels and delivers

the best signal-to-noise performance for your audio system. To use, leave the

volume control of your OEM source unit at the specific volume position that

was used during calibration. From now on, you will use the remote controller

to adjust your audio system volume, leaving the OEM volume control at the

calibration level. You may continue to use the OEM source unit’s tone, balance

and fader controls, if desired.

Subwoofer Level Control: When used as a Subwoofer Level Control, the remote

controller acts as an attenuator, reducing the FiX™ 86’s subwoofer output level.

At full clockwise rotation, the level will be the same as if the remote controller

was not connected at all. Note: Subwoofer Level Control attenuation is in

addition to the Master Volume Control attenuation, which, if used, affects all

output channels.

Handsfree Optimization: In some cases, the FiX™ time correction can adversely

affect the sound of OEM handsfree telephone interfaces. To correct this, the

FiX™ Handsfree Mode temporarily disables the FiX™ time-correction and

applies a 100 Hz high-pass filter. To enter Handsfree Mode, press the remote

controller’s knob once. The remote’s status LED and the JLid™ LED on the FiX™

86 will both illuminate amber to signify that Handsfree Mode is activated.

When the call is finished, press the remote controller’s knob again to deactivate

Handsfree Mode, returning the color of the LEDs back to green and restoring

full-range audio and the FiX time-correction.

LED Status Reporting: The remote controller’s multi-color LED reports the FiX™

86’s status to the driver. Refer to the table below for the color and meaning of

the LED’s behavior.

LED Color Status/Condition

Constant green Normal operation

Slow green ash Valet mode is active

Constant amber Handsfree mode is active

Flashing or constant red Clipped input signal detected*

*Reduce output level of the source unit