MB QUART ONYX ONX4.80/500 User's Manual
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1. ONYX Installation Manual Congratulations By purchasing an amplifier from MB Quart you have decided on a product of the highest technical quality MB Quart wishes you great enjoyment with your amplifier Should you have any questions about this system or other MB Quart products please email us at info maxxsonics com System Design The success of any car stereo system relies on several factors such as the system design execution of the installation and system setup Please remember that any system is only as good as its weakest link Please remember that higher power systems are not necessarily useful purely for high sound pressure levels but also to establish a headroom capability to reproduce musical peaks cleanly without distortion MBQUARIE German S im 5 D d ere rii mg MAXXSONICS USA INC 1290 Ensell Road Lake Zurich Illinois 60047 USA E Mail info maxxsonics com Website www maxxsonics com POWERED BY MAXXSONICS Lower power amplifiers will clip earlier than their more powerful cousins and cause loudspeaker failure when overdriven due to the harmonics generated by a clipped signal thus overheating voice coils Amplifiers should be mounted with the fins running horizontally for best convection cooling to minimize overheating Purchase the best quality RCA cables you can afford for reliability and less engine noise interference in the audio system Itis highly recommended that the amplifier be mounted t2. 10 13 ft 13 16 ft 16 19 ft 19 22 ft 22 28 ft 39nv9 JHM NE SH 2 mene a pos e pu ee Le ee INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Settings for Best Performance ONX4 60 ONX4 80 ONX4 125 ONX80 4 500 General At this point you are ready to get more specific on the settings for your amplifier High Pass When in Hi Pass operation this setting acts as a low frequency cut off for your system reproduction The point that you set it at cuts off any frequencies from reproduction beyond this point The 12 o clock position is a great starting point EXAMPLE If you adjust the High Pass to 100Hz the amplifier will not play frequencies below 100Hz but will play frequencies from 100Hz to the highest frequency the amplifier is capable of reproducing When in Low Pass Bandpass operation this setting acts as a low frequency cut off for your system reproduction aka Subsonic Filter The point that you set it at cuts off any frequencies from reproduction beyond this point The 12 o clock position is a great starting point EXAMPLE If you adjust the High Pass to 60Hz the amplifier will not play frequencies below 60Hz but will play frequencies from 60Hz to the chosen Low Pass frequency When in Flat Full operation the Low Pass crossover is bypassed Bass EQ This setting is a fixed bass boost at 45Hz that is variable from 0 12dB This feature provides impact to your bass but if not adjusted correctly it can be over used and cause damage to y
3. Audio Signal Sense Hardwire Turn On Audio sense detects music signals from the OEM wires and activates the MX 2 As an option the module also offers a remote turn on wire Parametric Bass EQ Provides a wide array of subwoofer output signal shaping controls to enhance bass response and sound quality including Bass Boost adjustable Bandwidth wide and narrow Low Pass and Subsonic Filter Accepts a wide range of incoming music signal levels while accommodating all types of head units and signal processors and controlling the output level to the amp to maximize a signal strength up to 9 volts Clipping Indicators Visual clipping indicators provide indication of damaging clipped signals to help protect the subwoofer s and amplifier Includes pre clip soft clip and full clip indications Music Shaping Shapes the music signal to achieve deep bass notes as low as 15Hz Bass Remote Included bas Remote features built in clipping indicators allows direct bass control from in dask or under dash MX 4 Add A Sub High To Low Level Converter wa Ww HIGH LEVEL SUBWOOFER LR amp RR INPUT OUTPUT LEVEL CONTROL POWERED BY MAXXSONICS MX 4 ADD A SUB C Converts High Level OEM speaker wires to Ultra Clean RCA Low Level Outputs High Level Inputs Accepts all types of High level Inputs including floating ground and high voltages up to 30 volts Audio Signal Sense Hardwire Turn On Audio sense de
4. Speaker Terminal 16 6A 16 GA 14 6A CH4 4 44 GA CH5 12 GA 10 6A 10 GA Fuse Size 25 AMPS X2 30 AMPS X2 40 AMPS X3 EXTERNAL 120 AMP 80 AMPS X 1 10 AMPS X2 Dimensions Length x Width x Height inches 43 70 X 9 02 X 2 52 14 88 X 9 02 X 2 52 20 00X 9 02 X 2 52 21 97 X 9 02 X 2 52 13 70X 9 02 X 2 52 14 88 X 9 02 X 2 52 Note Features subject to change with out notice ONX4 80 500 REQUIRES AN INLINE 120 AMP FUSE WITHIN 6 INCHES OF THE FRONT BATTERY THIS FUSE AND HARDWARE I NOT INCLUDED IN YOUR PACKAGING MAXXSONICS OEM Integration Accessories MX 1 Premium High To Low Level Converter MX 3 Bass Controller Bass Remote 4M b ha NN xf toe SUBWOOFER BOOST FREQUENCY INPUT LEVEL MXR 3 m GREEN PRE cLIP LAM LE enn VOLUME RED HARD CLIP BANDWIDTH SUBSONIC L parametric BASS Ead SUBWOOFER FILTER OUTPUT aAdBIOCT 24 dBIOCT LEVEL T E3 E3 E3 EJ M X 1 CLIPPING CONTROL i l le ele m LINE LEVEL FEX A D NH CM CONVERTER RED HARD CLIP o D d ha e WS LN wb imn wb dme q BOOST BANDWIDTH FREQUENCY LOWPASS SUBSONIC 4 CMS mis ques UM I nivis mass ua MMMOT a amocT F amp R INPUT PASS FILTER PASS FILTER STEREO OUTPUT eu Pur Mor qum ES MX BASS REMOTE BASS CONTROLLER D CLIPPING CONTROL ee dei 8 Yeow so
5. amplifier inputR CA cables and ifthe hiss level reduces the source unit is atfault Electrical interference The inside of an automobile is a very hostile electrical environment The multitude of electrical systems such as the ignition system alternator fuel pumps air conditioners to mention justa few create radiated electrical fields as well as noise on the 12 volt supply and ground Remember to isolate the problem first unplug amplifier input RCA cables if the noise is still present check the speaker leads if not plug the RCA s back and investigate the source driving the amplifier one componentata time Aticking or whine that changes with engine RPM 1 This problem could be caused by radiation pickup of RCA cables too nearto a fuel pump ora distributor for instance relocate cables 2 Checkthatthe head unitground is connected straightto the vehicle chassis and does notuse factory wiring for ground 3 Tryto supply the head unitwith a clean 12 voltsupply directly from the battery instead of using a supply from the in dash wiring fusebox Aconstant whine This type of noise can be more difficult to pinpoint butis usually caused by some kind of instability causing oscillations in the system 1 Checkall connections especially for good grounds 2 Make sure thatno speaker leads are shorting to exposed metal on the vehicle chassis 3 RCA cables are notorious for their problematic nature so check that these are good in pa
6. defects in materials and workmanship for one 1 year from the date of purchase Maxxsonics will repair or replace at it s option and free of charge during the warranty period any system component that proves defective in materials and workmanship under normal installation use and service provided that the product is returned to the authorized MB QUART dealer from where it was purchased Please keep your purchasing slip for warranty reasons Bitte bewahren Sie Ihren Kaufbeleg f r Garantiezwecke auf Veuillez conserver le recu de caisse pour la garantie Por favor conserve su comprobante de compra a efectos de garant a Conservate la ricevuta di acquisto ai fini della garanzia Coxpanure noxxanylcra ek ANA cnyyaeB rpe6yrouux npenocTaB AeHHR rapaHTMH A photo copy of the original receipt must accompany the product being returned In the absence of the above the warranty is one 1 year from the date of manufacture There is no warranty for Unauthorized Internet Sales Any damage to the product as a result of misuse abuse accident incorrect wiring improper installation alteration of the date code or bar code labels revolution natural disaster or any sneaky stuff because someone messed up repair or alteration outside of our factory or Authorized Service Centers and anything else you have done that you should not have done is NOT covered This warranty is limited to defective parts and specifically excludes any incidental damage
7. Inadequate cooling relocate or remountto provide better natural airflow over the fins 2 Driving high power levels into low impedances back off on the volume control and or make sure you are not loading the amplifier with less than the recommended loudspeaker impedance Low output power 1 Check thatlevel controls have been setup properly 2 Make sure that the battery voltage as measured atthe amplifier s 12 voltand ground terminals is 11 volts or more 3 Checkall 12 voltand ground connections Fuses blowing 1 The use of loudspeaker impedances below the recommended minimums will draw more current check 2 Ashortonthe main 12 voltcable from the battery to the vehicle chassis will cause the main fuse to blow System does notturn on 1 Checkall fuses 2 Checkall connections 3 Measure the 12 volt and remote turn on voltages at the amplifier terminals If these are non existent or low take voltage measurements at fuse holders distribution blocks the head unit s 12 voltand remote leads to localize the problem Noise problems System noise can be divided into two categories hiss and electrical interference Hiss or white noise 1 High levels of white noise usually occurs when amplifier level controls are turned up too high readjust according to the procedures in section Setting up systems after installation for best performance 2 Another major problem thatcan cause excessive hiss is a noisy head unit unplug the
8. T Unless using procedure listed above for 3ch amp zs EH STEREO LINE INPUT 29 P e 0 i MBQUARTE to obtain a mono signal as this could very well damage the output stage of that source Itis necessary to feed the SAME signal to both left and right inputs via a Y adapter RCA cable Connect the mono speaker positive terminal to the RIGHT and its negative terminal to LEFT as shown Switch setting checklist 1 2CH X OVER FULL 3 4CH X OVER LPF Control checklist Refer to the section Settings for Best Performance Minimum final loudspeaker impedances 2 ohm per channel in stereo mode 4 ohm mono bridged FT MONO OR SUB BASS SPEAKER E HTH BRIDGED ne SPEAKEROUTPUT CH 3 4 e O Q e e E FULL RANGE SPEAKERS w A Rr C E amp E fr d 2 2 5 TO BATTERY 12v VIA FUSE REMOTE TURN ON ri ONYX n POWER INPUT 3 CHASSIS GROUND ONX4 80 500 MBOUARTE German Engineerin 5 Channel Amplifiers FEATURES 3 Sets of RCA inputs LEVEL Variable sensitivity from 0 2V to 6V BASS EQ Adjustable 45Hz bass boost from 0dB to 10dB X OVER Selects internal crossover functions FULL Bypasses all crossovers for full frequency operation BP Selects the built in LOW PASS filter variable from 30Hz to 150Hz HI Selects the built i
9. V Input Impedance 41kQ 41k0 41k0 4ikQ 4ikQ 41k0 Diagnostic Indicator power green protect red PowerProtect Power Protect PowerlProtect PowerlProtect PowerlProtect Power Protect Protection DC Short Thermal Overload Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Crossover Operation Crossover Switch for 1 2 channels FULL LPF HPF FULL LPF HPF FULL LPF HPF HI FULL NIA Variable HPF High Pass Filter 60Hz 13KHz 60Hz 13KHz 60Hz 13KHz 10Hz 15KHz NIA Variable LPF Low Pass Filter 30Hz 250Hz 30Hz 250Hz 30Hz 250Hz NIA 30Hz 250Hz 30Hz 250Hz Variable Subsonic Filter NIA NIA NIA N A 45Hz 35Hz 45Hz 35Hz Bass EQ Bass Boost at 45Hz OdB 12dB OdB 12dB OdB 12dB NIA OdB 10dB OdB 10dB Crossover Switch for 344 channel FULL LPF HPF FULL LPF HPF FULL LPF HPF HI FULL BP Ni Variable HPF High Pass Filter 60Hz 13KHz 60Hz 13KHz 60Hz 13KHz 10Hz 15KHz l Variable LPF Low Pass Filter 30Hz 250Hz 30Hz 250Hz 30Hz 250Hz 30Hz 150Hz i Bass EQ Bass Boost at 45Hz OdB 12db OdB 12dB OdB 12dB NIA i crossovers for channel NIA NIA Ni l Variable HPF High Pass Filter NIA JA i NIA i Variable LPF Low Pass Filter N A N A NIA 30Hz 150Hz NIA Bass EQ Bass Boost at 45Hz NIA NIA NIA OdB 10dB NIA Line Output Full Range Full Range Full Range NIA Full Range Unbalanced Input RCA Jack Yes Phone Jack for Remote Control Yes CH5 Remote Level Control Module MBQR 2 Yes Others Power Terminal 4 GA 4 GA 2 6A 2 6A 2 GA 2 6A
10. al system The main fuse must be within 12 of the vehicles battery Ground each amplifier with as short a ground lead as possible directly to the vehicle chassis using at least 4 gauge wire or equivalent to the size of the amplifiers power wire Use a ground distribution block if you wish but it is extremely important to keep the main ground lead from this distribution block to the chassis as short as possible not more than 12 The ground connection integrity to the chassis is very important and the best way to achieve a good solid electrical and mechanical contact is to use a large round crimp lug crimped and soldered to the ground cable The next step is to scrape the paint off the vehicle chassis slightly larger than the ground lug at the connection point Drill a clearance hole in the chassis the same size as the lug hole and use a bolt spring washer and nut to securely fasten the ground lug Use petroleum jelly to coat the bolt lug connection to prevent oxidization with time TIP Use the same approach when installing head units equalizers or any audio equipment for that matter run short individual grounds from each piece directly to the vehicle chassis to minimize ground loops and system noise All power ground and speaker connections should be crimped and soldered for reliability Make sure that none of the cable insulation can chafe against exposed metal in the vehicle causing short circuits to the chassis Safe connectio
11. d E q ag gl TES OH varise i ONYX a GI REMOTE TURN ON ee CHASSIS GROUND ONX1 1000D ONX1 1500D LEVEL BASS EQ REMOTE SUBSONIC LOW PASS mone runpanisre P4 OUOLL IO Ou im FEATURES 1 Set of RCA inputs POWER LED Indicates the powered up and turned on condition LEVEL Variable sensitivity from 0 2V to 6V PROTECTION LED Indicates a high voltage low voltage short circuit BASS EQ Adjustable 45Hz bass boost from 0dB to 10dB hard clip over heating or DC fault condition SUBSONIC Variable from 15Hz to 35Hz LINE OUTPUT Full range RCA pass through LOW PASS Variable from 30Hz to 250Hz Interconnect cable checklist Connectthe inputs to a suitable source e g a head unitwith good quality RCA cables Control checklist Refer to the section Settings for Best Performance Use at least 12 gauge speaker wiring The amps have dual speaker terminals simplifying the hookup of multiple speakers These amps are mono 1 channel amplifiers Minimum final loudspeaker impedance 1 Ohm which have multiple positive and negative connections for ease of wiring The 2 positives are the same internally and the 2 negatives are the same internally z E MONO E i SUBWOOFER DESIGNATED ROE MONO OUTPUT aM FROM HEAD UNIT O o MBQUARTE o pil B MBQUARTE E OI TO BATTERY 12 V
12. ettings for Best Performance Minimum final loudspeaker impedances 2 Ohms per channel for channels 1 4 1 Ohm on channel 5 CH 5 MONO SUBWOOFER op FULLRANGE Xl Js l STEREO LINE E i le ris INPUTS a e 9 iS A d OE ca d N gie ie je rf 1 3i lo N FULL RANGE H o SPEAKERS bia MBQUARTE Is 3 Exo IN D3 i TO BATTERY 12 9 En G va FUSE i Hey ONYX 48 CH REMOTE TURN ON cus He v EI cassis GROUND INPUTS Single Set of Stereo RCA s We will use the same basic setup on the speaker and subwoofer connections as above MODE 2 since 1 set of RCA s are connected to illustrate an installation that only has 1 set of stereo RCA s to connect to this amplifier By switching the amplifier to 2CH on the INPUT MODE you now provide signal to all Control checklist channels on the amplifier You sacrifice the ability to fade front to rear though Refer to the section Settings for Best Performance Interconnect cable checklist Minimum final loudspeaker impedances Connect Stereo Left and Right RCA s from headunitto CH1 amp 2 RCA Inputs 2 Ohms per channel for channels 1 4 1 Ohm on channel 5 Switch setting checklist CH 1 2 X OVER FULL CH 3 4 X OVER FULL CH 5 MONO SUBWOOFER FULL RANGE H5 STEREO LINE I INPUTS a ig 4E E aa eq Pog HE 1N ma ect 9 JE A FULL RANGE P JO SPEAKERS p fet e MBQUARTI de ii BI o
13. ity is follow these general guide lines Turn the level control up slowly till you hear distortion then back off a few degrees on the control If at any point your amplifier goes into protection you will need to turn the Level to the left a bit and then try again If you reach a point where the output does not increase stop turning the Level control to the right as the amplifier speaker combo has reached its maxx output in this application ONX1 1000D ONX1 1500D General Atthis point you are ready to get more specific on the settings for your amplifier Subsonic This setting acts as a low frequency cut off for your system bass reproduction The point that you set it at cuts off any frequencies from reproduction beyond this point The 12 o clock position is a great starting point EXAMPLE If you adjust the Subsonic to 25Hz the amplifier will not play frequencies below 25Hz but will play frequencies from 25Hz to the chosen Low Pass frequency Bass EQ This setting is a fixed bass boost at 45Hz that is variable from 0 10dB This feature provides impact to your bass but if not adjusted correctly it can be over used and cause damage to your subwoofers and amplifiers It is best to slowly turn this setting clockwise until the desired punch is felt It is not recommended to exceed the 12 o clock position unless listening at a low volume or a low recording quality as this can result in high distortion and possibly clipping Low Pass The Lo
14. n HI PASS filter variable from 10Hz to 15KHz 5 Channel Discrete Operation You can use this configuration simply as 4 discrete full range channels with a 5th low pass channel All of the crossovers are bypassed except the LOW PASS on channel 5 Interconnect cable checklist Connect channel 182 inputs to the front output channels 364 to the rear output and channel 5 to the mono subwoofer output of a head unit or in dash equalizer Switch setting checklist CH 1 2 X OVER FULL CH 3 4 X OVER FULL CH3 4 LINE INPUT CH1 2 HI PASS LEVEL HI PASS X OVER LOW PASS LEVEL Kou T T T HI FULL BP T T RO BEI oe oe o e rm NI MU 30Hz 150Hz 6V 0 2V 10Hz 15Khz 6V 0 2V 10Hz i5Khz N scu 0 PROTECT e eee o cu CH3 REMOTE 30Hz 150z 0dB 10dB 6V 0 2V o PASS BASS EQ LEVEL POWER Ch2 Ch4 Ch5 MODE POWER LED Indicates the powered up and turned on condition PROTECTION LED Indicates a high voltage low voltage short circuit hard clip over heating or DC fault condition MODE 2 indicates one set of RCA s are being used This will also pass signal to channels 3 4 and 5 through 1 2 inputs 4 indicates connecting 2 sets of RCA s to 1 2 and 3 4 inputs 5 indicates connecting 3 sets of RCA s to channels 1 2 3 4 and mono signal to channel 5 inputs MODE 5 since 3 sets of RCA s are connected Control checklist Refer to the section S
15. n sequence After all cables are run connect speaker wires to the speakers and amplifiers then run and plug in RCA cables Next connect all power ground and remote turn on leads Now connect all 12 volt cables to the amplifier s and distribution blocks and fuse holders Finally connect the main 12 volt cable to the battery with the main fuse removed and we are almost ready to power up the system Power up the system The following procedure may seem like overkill but there is nothing more frustrating when turning on a system for the first time and it does not work properly immediately First make sure the head unitis off and turn all level controls to minimum counterclockwise including the head unit volume control Set all equalizers to 0 dB no boost and all crossover frequency controls at approximate frequencies as recommended by the loudspeaker manufacturer Set all input selector and crossover switches as required for the application Remove all amplifier fuses and insert the main fuse at the battery If the fuse does not blow you can insert the fuse in one of the amplifiers and we are ready to turn on the system Turn the head unit on insert a CD or select a radio Station and increase the head unit volume control If the system sounds fine turn off the head unit and install fuses in the remaining amplifiers one by one till the complete system is powered up and functioning properly WIRE LENGTH SYSTEM AMPERAGE 7 10 ft
16. o a board of MDF or other solid structure using the 4 mounting screws provided Avoid mounting the amplifier to metal as this can introduce noise and other unwanted issues When mounting the amplifier ensure that it is mounted HORIZONTALLY as shown in the diagram above for optimal heat dissipation Mounting amplifiers to speaker enclosures is not recommended as this can cause damage to the amplifier components When choosing a location for mounting the amplifier ensure that you check for clearance from wires gas tank electrical devices and brake lines etc MBQUARTE ONYX ONX4 60 ONX4 80 ONX4 125 ONX4 80 500 ONX1 1000D ONX1 1500D Index WARRANTY 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS General Instructions Settings for Best Performance TROUBLE SHOOTING ONX4 60 ONX4 80 ONX4 125 4 Channel Amplifiers ONX4 80 500 5 Channel Amplifier ONX1 1000D ONX1 1500D D Class Mono Amplifiers TECHNICAL DATA on oO oO PP Ww PD WARRANTY As the manufacturer of MB QUART car audio products Maxxsonics USA Inc warrants to the original consumer purchaser the amplifier to be free from defects in material and workmanship for one 1 year from the date of purchase This product meets the current EU minimum warranty requirements if purchased in countries of the EU To ensure your warranty policy keep your original receipt proving date of purchase All other parts and accessories sold with this product are warrantied to be free from
17. olts JeF IE Eo TURN ON D ONYX a BH T HSH CHASSIS GROUND FULL RANGE PARALLEL MONO STEREO LINE INPUT Y ADAPTOR SUBWOOFERS Db 2 OHMS EACH MINIMUM H gt gt k GND REM V T E gt NOT USED POWER INPUT Note You can use the Radio CD designated mono line output or a full range stereo line output For full range stereo line output you will need an optional Y Adaptor as shown MBQUARIE TECHNICAL DATA German Engineering 4 CHANNEL 5 CHANNEL A CHANNEL MONO D CLASS FEATURES ONX4 60 ONX4 80 ONX4 125 ONX4 80 500 ONX1 1000D ONX1 1500D Output Power Rating rms 60X4 80X4 125 X4 60X4 250X1 415X1 500 X1 120X4 160 X4 250 X 4 120X4 375 X1 180X1 1000 X 1 NIA NIA NIA CH1 4 NIA CH5 500 X 4 1000 X 1 1500 X 1 Mono Bridge at 4 0hms 240X 2 320X2 500X2 240 X2 Power Supply PWM PWM PWM PWM PWM PWM Output Power Circuit Configuration Mosfet Mosfet Mosfet Mosfet Mosfet Mosfet Miscellaneous Specifications Soft Start Sound Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Frequency Response 3dB 10Hz 45kHz 10Hz 45kHz 10Hz 45kHz 10Hz 25KHz 15Hz 250Hz 45Hz 250Hz Damping Factor 2180 2180 2180 2180 2200 2200 SIN Ratio A Weight 292dB 292dB 592dB 592dB 295dB 95dB THD amp Noise 0 05 0 05 0 05 CH4 4 0 05 CHS 0 1 0 10 0 10 Channel Separation gt 80dB gt 80dB gt 80dB gt 80dB Variable Input Level Control 0 2V 6 0V 0 2V 6 0V 0 2V 6 0V 0 2V 6 0V 0 2V 6 0V 0 2V 6 0
18. on Settings for Best Performance Minimum final loudspeaker impedances 2 ohm per channel a 1 96 FULL RANGE h F STEREO LINE tr Nr Hs INPUTS 9 i8 c sat 0 r PP EL 35 S E FULL RANGE we ie TE A SPEAKERS ie se Fi 15 ngag E F aa MBQUARTH R e fe NEN 2 L 3 Qu d TO BATTERY 412v s VIAFUSE ER ONYX QU i g 28 G T1 REMOTE TURN ON eo A COTH CHASSIS GROUND 2 or 3 Channel System Important Do not be tempted to connect the hot or positive outputs from any source together Here we show how to use the 4 channel amplifiers as a 3 channel unit by taking advantage of the mono bridging capability of all MB Quart amplifiers In order to create a 2 channel system simply follow the example to also mono bridge channel pair 1 2 Interconnect cable checklist Connectthe inputs of channel pair 1 2 to a suitable stereo source e g a head unit with good quality RCA cables AMONO signal source is required to bridge channel pair 3 4 such as would be available from the mono sub bass output of an active crossover whether standalone or built into a head unit or equalizer If you only have 1 set of RCA outputs from your headunit you can simply connect those to the inputs for ch 1 2 and switch the MODE to 3ch The amplifier will auto sum the signal and provide mono output for bridged channels 3 4 MONO LINE INPU
19. our speakers and amplifiers It is best to slowly turn this setting clockwise until the desired punch is felt It is not recommended to exceed the 12 o clock position unless listening at a low volume or a low recording quality as this can result in high distortion and possibly clipping Low Pass The Low Pass control acts as a ceiling and doesn t allow frequencies to the right of the desired setting to be reproduced Turning the potentiometer all the way to the right is a great starting point EXAMPLE If you adjust the Low Pass to 120Hz the amplifier will not play frequencies above 120Hz but will play frequencies from 120Hz to the chosen Hi Pass or Subsonic frequency When in Hi Pass operation this setting is bypassed Level Control Setup Ensure that the Level is turned completely to the left prior to turning the system on Next you should insert a CD or cassette that you are familiar with to use as a reference and turn the head unit volume control to about 80 of its full setting The system sound level will of course be very low and the following procedures will help you to match the amplifier input sensitivities properly to the head unit output signal level Itis important to match the amplifier LEVEL input sensitivity to the Radio CD output sensitivity This can be located in the Radio CD manual If the Radio CD output sensitivity is 2 volts then adjust the amplifier LEVEL input to 2 volts If you are not sure what the Radio output sensitiv
20. rt cur PUT STA Mi POWERED BY RED HARD CLIP Converts High Level OEM speaker wires to Ultra Clean RCA Low Level Outputs High Level Inputs Accepts all types of High level Inputs including floating ground and high voltages up to 30 volts Audio Signal Sense Hardwire Turn On Audio sense detects music signals from the OEM wires and activates the MX 1 As an option the module also offers a remote turn on wire Parametric Bass EQ Features Bass Boost adjustable Band Width wide amp narrow Low Pass and Subsonic Filter Clipping Indicators Visually indicates audio signals Pre Clip Soft Clip and Hard Clip Balanced Line Output Ultra clean DIN variable high voltage output for driving mono amps Remote Output Driver circuit to turn on amplifier when module activates Bass Remote Features for subwoofer Level control with built in clipping indicators Input amp Output Level Control Allows for gain matching both radio and amplifier audio signals MX 2 Deluxe High To Low Level Converter C gt af N HIGH LEVEL F amp R INPUT CONTROL Fi IGH PASS FILTER RI H PASS FILTER 12 dB OCT 12 dB OCT FRONT amp REAR STEREO OUTPUT MX 2 CONVERTER POWERED BY_ MAXXSONICS Converts High Level OEM speaker wires to Ultra Clean RCA Low Level Outputs High Level Inputs Accepts all types of High level Inputs including floating ground and high voltages up to 30 volts
21. rticular the shield connections ONX4 60 ONX4 80 ONX4 125 4 Channel Amplifiers FEATURES 2 Sets of RCA inputs LEVEL Variable sensitivity from 0 2V to 6V BASS EQ Adjustable 45Hz bass boost from 0dB to 12dB X OVER Selects internal crossover functions FULL Bypasses all crossovers for full frequency operation LPF Selects the built in LOW PASS filter variable from 30Hz to 250Hz HPF Selects the built in HIGH PASS filter variable from 60Hz to 13KHz 4 Channel Full Range Stereo Interconnect cable checklist Connect the four inputs of the amplifier to a Radio CD with quality RCA cables Switch setting checklist 1 2CH X OVER FULL 3JACH X OVER FULL MODE 4 since 2 sets of RCA s are connected 7 cua BASS EQ X OVER HPF LPF LINE OUT E Power ee ee ee ee sO Protection 9 BAR hse GR Be MODE L L ee ee oe ee 8 SE FULLLPF HPE GB soe LINE INPUT 2 3 4 POWER LED Indicates the powered up and turned on condition PROTECTION LED Indicates a high voltage low voltage short circuit hard clip over heating or DC fault condition MODE 2 indicates one set of RCA s are being used This will also pass signal to channels 3 4 through 1 2 inputs 3 indicates bridging channels 3 4 while running 1 2 in stereo 4 indicates connecting 2 sets of RCA s to 1 2 and 3 4 inputs LINE OUTPUT Full range RCA pass through Control checklist Refer to the secti
22. s connected therewith This warranty is not construed as an insurance policy Warranty on installation labor removal re installation and freight charges are not the responsibility of Maxxsonics USA Inc Warranty Garantie Garantie Garantia Garanzia Cpok TapayTun MBQUARIE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS German Engineering General Instructions General Run the wiring so that RCA cables are at least 18 away from power and speaker cables Keep RCA cables away from electrical devices in the vehicle that can cause electrical noise such as electric fuel pumps emission control modules and other on board electronic modules Power and ground connections S ee table below Use a sufficient gauge power cable and ground cable using the chart below as reference to what size wire you require Onyx series amplifiers require at least 4 gauge power wire In a multi amplifier system add the total value of the manufacture recommended fusing to get your total system amperage Some applications may require multiple runs of power wire to meet the system requirements In multi amplifier systems itis advisable to mount a large enough fuse right at the battery and run one or multiple 12 volt power cables to a fused distribution block near the amplifiers It is then a simple matter to connect the 12 volt terminal of each amplifier to the distribution block During this process please ensure that the main power fuse is removed to avoid shorting the electric
23. s reached its maxx output in this application MBQUARIE TROUBLE SHOOTING German Engineering The key to finding the problem in a misbehaving sound system is to isolate parts of that system in a logical fashion to track down the fault Description of the Diagnostic system built into all MB Quart amplifiers The diagnostic system will shut down the amplifier until reset by turning the head unit off and back on This state of affairs will be indicated by the front panel PROTECT LED lighting up under the following conditions 1 Ashortcircuiton the loudspeaker leads 2 Aninternal amplifier faultthatcauses a DC offseton the loudspeaker output Should the amplifier go into diagnostic mode simply disconnectall RCA and speaker leads while keeping 12 volt power ground and remote leads connected 1 Now turn the amplifier back on and ifthe diagnostic LED lights the amplifier has an internal fault 2 If not plug the RCA cables back and resetthe amplifier Ifit goes into diagnostic now the faultlies in the input either with bad cables or source unit 3 Ifthe amplifier seems fine with RCA cables plugged in connectthe speakers one ata time and if one of the speakers or its wiring is faulty itwill activate the diagnostic system Amplifier heatsink overheating The amplifiers will shutdown when the heatsink temperature reaches 80 degrees centigrade and turn back on once the unithas cooled down below that point Causes of overheating 1
24. tects music signals from the OEM wires and activates the MX 4 As an option the module also offers a remote turn on wire Remote Output Driver circuit to turn on amplifier when module Remote Output Driver circuit to turn on amplifier when module activates activates MBQUARIE German Engineering Check out our videos of new products events and technical tutorials at www youtube com maxxsonicsusainc MAXXSONICS USA INC 1290 Ensell Road Lake Zurich Illinois 60047 USA E Mail info maxxsonics com POWERED BY Website www maxxsonics com MXXSONICS j PART S110 ONX4 60 ONX4 80 ONX4 125 ONX4 80 500 ONX1 1000D ONX1 1500D
25. w Pass control acts as a ceiling and doesn t allow frequencies to the right of the desired setting to be reproduced The 12 o clock position is a great starting point EXAMPLE If you adjust the Low Pass to 80Hz the amplifier will not play frequencies above 80Hz but will play frequencies from 80Hz to the chosen Subsonic frequency Level Control Setup Ensure that the Level is turned completely to the left prior to turning the system on Next you should insert a CD or cassette that you are familiar with to use as a reference and turn the head unit volume control to about 80 of its full setting The system sound level will of course be very low and the following procedures will help you to match the amplifier input sensitivities properly to the head unit output signal level Itis important to match the amplifier LEVEL input sensitivity to the Radio CD output sensitivity This can be located in the Radio CD manual If the Radio CD output sensitivity is 2 volts then adjust the amplifier LEVEL input to 2 volts If you are not sure what the Radio output sensitivity is follow these general guide lines Turn the level control up slowly till you hear distortion then back off a few degrees on the control If at any point your amplifier goes into protection you will need to turn the Level to the left a bit and then try again If you reach a point where the output does not increase stop turning the Level control to the right as the amplifier subwoofer combo ha
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