Hifionics HFI100.2 User's Manual
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4. 0000 HFi1500D HFi2000D HFi2500D MONO AMPLIFIER APPLICATION Basic application These sub bass amplifiers can be used in any of the bi amplification systems described in this manual replacing the 2 channel amplifiers as perthe illustrations Interconnect cable checklist Connect the inputs to a suitable source e g a head unit with good quality RCA cables Connectthe LINE OUT to the inputs ofthe system highs amplifier 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 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 Crossover frequency control checklist LOW PASS 35Hz to 250Hz SUBSONIC 15 Hz to 35 Hz BASS EQ 010 10dB Level control checklist Referto the section Setting up systems after installation for best performance Minimum final loudspeaker impedance 1 Ohm HFi1000D amp HFi1500D indino lt DESIGNATED MONO OUTPUT FROM HEAD UNIT Ssvd 55 9 1931014 4 SUBWOOFER SPEAKER OUTPUT TO BATTERY 12 Volts VIA FUSE REMOTE TURN ON SII CHASSIS GROUND 7 REM_BATT 12V POWER INPUT 2
5. Converts High Level OEM speaker wires to Ultra Clean 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 gt 2 4 atv sof atone HIGH LEVEL FRONT HIGH REAR HIGH F amp R INPUT PASS FILTER PASS FILTER CONTROL 12 dB OCT 12 dB OCT FRONT amp REAR STEREO OUTPUT MX Z 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 Audio Signal Sense Hardwire Turn On Audio s
6. 1 CHANNEL AMPLIFIER 5 0 6 Basic mono amplifier application 5 05 5 ra con mma er vere p n E E P c a a EE EE Er RR 7 Setting Up Systems After Installation F or BestP erformance csssssssssssssssssessscsessssssesssessssssessssssesseessessecssesssesssesseessessesseesssesseeseessesseesseeseesseesnesseeaseeseessss 8 dadtad Nanri AAAA Taia aAA 9 RE 10 Check out our videos of new products events and technical tutorials at www youtube com maxxsonicsusainc The contents of this manual may not be reproduced or copied with out the written consent of MAXXSONICS USA Inc GENERAL INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 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 Lower power amplifiers will clip earlier than the
7. 2 2 CHANNEL AMPLIFIERS OUTPUT INPUT LEVEL 55 X OVER HPF LPF O POWER t O PROTECT L e e 02V 048 12488 FULL LPFHPF 60Hz 12KHz 30Hz 250Hz STEREO R R Note that the LOW PASS signal is MONO In the LPF position the HIGH PASS filter acts as a subsonic filter When the LPF mode is selected a 0 to 12dB at 45Hz BASS EQis also switched in The 4 channel amps have the same features as the 2 channel models acceptthat there are 2 sets of controls 1setforchannels 1 amp 2 and 1 setfor channels 3 amp 4 In addition the 4 channel models have a Mode switch which allows you to select 2 3 or 4 channel operation Switch to 2 channel if you only have 1 setof RCA s in CH 1 2 and the unitwill automatically supply signal channels 3 4 5 elect3 channel when you only have RCA s in CH 1 2 butplan to run channels 3 4 bridged Select4 channel if you are providing to channels 1 2 and 3 4 The X OVER slide switch selects the internal crossoverfunctions The input signal is routed directly to the LINE OUT RCA jacks regardless of the X OVER setting simplifying daisy chaining of amplifiers Selects the builtin HIGH PASS filter variable from 60 Hz to 12kHz FULL Bypasses all crossovers for full frequency range operation LPF Selects the builtin LOW PASS variable from 30 Hz to 250Hz MODE The mode switch allows you to choose Stereo for full range 2 channel
8. 4 HIPASS N A LPF 11 o clock TIP If you are using the mono sub bass output of an active crossover there is nothing wrong with switching in the low pass filter in these amplifiers for a steeper low pass rolloff Level control checklist Referto the section Setting up systems after installation for best performance Minimum final loudspeaker impedances 2ohm per channel in stereo mode 4ohm mono bridged MONO OR SUB BASS SPEAKER STEREO FULL RANGE OR HIGHS SPEAKERS TO BATTERY 12v VIA FUSE REMOTE TURN ON REM_BATTH2V POWER INPUT ND CHASSIS GROUND HFi55 4 HFi100 4 4 CHANNEL AMPLIFIER APPLICATIONS Front Rear high pass using a 2 channel amplifier for mono sub bass The combination of a 2 and a 4 channel amplifier utilizing their built in crossovers makes it a snap to put together a full system with front and rear highs with mono sub bass Interconnect cable checklist Using good quality RCA cables feed the frontand rear outputs of a head unitto the inputs ofthe 4 channel amplifieras shown Also connectthe LINE OUT ofthe 4 channel amplifierto the LINE INPUT ofthe 2 channelamplifieras shown Mono bass woofer wiring Connect the mono speaker positive terminal to the LEFT and its negative terminalto RIGHT Switch setting checklist 4 highs amplifier 1 2CH X OVER HPF 3IACH X OVER HPF 2 c
9. MX 4 ADD A SUB Cr 7 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 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 11 5 MLX 100 SLAVE oOo MASTER OFF 7 7 7 35Hz 250Hz 1V 9v 15Hz 35Hz MODE LOW PASS RED CLIP OUTPUT TEST TONE SUBSONIC _ GREEN 9V LEVEL 65Hz FILTER 24 dB OCT 24 dB OCT MAXX LINK MLX 100 a O O Q 7 X 7 7 4 9v 0 2V 0 180 10 30Hz 100Hz INPUT PHASE BOOST BANDWIDTH FREQUENCY LEVEL L parametric BASS Ea BYPASS 1 1 20dB O0dB GREEN 9V NORMAL LEVEL 2 a The Maxx Link allows you to Link or Strap two matching mono amps that do not already have the Master Slave feature built in This allows you to use two amps on one subwoofer use two amps to power multiple subwoofers or connect as many amplifiers as you want to power as many subwoofers as you wa
10. 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 outputfor bridged channels 3 4 Important Do not be tempted to connectthe hot or positive outputs from any source together to obtain a mono signal as this could very well damage the outputstage ofthatsource Itis necessary to feed the SAME signal to both left and right inputs a Y adapter RCA cable Connectthe mono speaker positive terminal to the RIGHT and its negative terminalto LEFT as shown MONO LINE INPUT cd Unless using procedure listed above for 3ch STEREO LINE INPUT 1931084 10037 O HIPASS LOWPASS Channels 3 4 HIPASS N A LOW PASS Level control checklist Refertothe section Setting up systems after installation forbest performance Minimum final loudspeaker impedances 2ohm per channel 8 FULL RANGE SPEAKERS yoo o E TO BATTERY 12v FUSE REMOTE TURN ON d CHASSIS GROUND Switch setting checklist 1 2CH X OVER FULL 3IACH X OVER LPF Crossoverfrequency control checklist Channels 1 2 HI PASS N A LOW PASS N A Channels 3
11. one of the speakers or its wiring is faulty it will activate the diagnostic system Amplifier heatsink overheating The amplifiers will shut down when the heatsink temperature reaches 80 degrees centigrade and turn back on once the unithas cooled down below thatpoint Causes of overheating 1 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 loudspeakerimpedance Low output power 1 Check thatlevel controls have been setup properly 2 Make sure thatthe battery voltage as measured atthe amplifier s 12 voltand ground terminals is 11 volts or more 3 12 voltand ground connections Fuses blowing 1 The use of loudspeaker impedances below the recommended minimums will draw more current check 2 Ashorton the main 12 voltcable from the battery to the vehicle chassis will cause the main fuse to blow 3 Ifan amplifier fuse blows continually with only 12 volt ground and remote leads connected the amplifier may be faulty System does notturn on 1 Checkallfuses 2 Checkall connections 3 Measure the 12 volt and remote turn on voltages 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 p
12. 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 your 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 cl
13. to 6V LINE OUTPUT The line output passes through signal from the line inputs which allows you to daisy chain multiple amplifiers from one signal HFi1000D HFi1500D HFi2000D HFi2500D MONO BLOCK AMPLIFIERS OUTPUT INPUT LEVEL BASSEQ REMOTE SUBSONIC LOW PASS L L POWER bad 2 ad 2 e 6v 0 2 09 1098 15Hz 35Hz 30Hz 250Hz R R 21 Sa mono amps are capable of 4 2 amp 1 Ohm loads Operating the amp below 1 Ohm can cause damage to the amp not covered in the warranty HFi100 2 2 CHANNEL AMPLIFIER APPLICATIONS FULL RANGE STEREO This is the mostbasic application forthe Series 2 channel amplifiers 1 Interconnect cable checklist Connectthe LINEINPUTS to the Radio CD with good quality RCA cables 2 Crossover Switch The X OVER switch mustbe in the FULLposition 3 Crossover frequency control checklist N A for full range operation FULL RANGE STEREO LINE INPUT o M omais 1931084 08 O IAOW This application illustrates the basic mono bridging method for all Hifonics amplifiers Interconnect cable checklist A MONO signal source is required such as would be available from the mono sub bass output of an active crosso
14. HIFONICS POWER FROM THE GODS HFi100 2 HFi55 4 HFi100 4 HFi1000D HFI1500D 20000 HFi2500D HIGH PERFORMANCE AMPLIFIERS The HFi Series products have been designed to a very high level of performance with features unavailable in any other product All of the amplifiers have variable crossovers built in with added touches such as subsonic filter bass equalization and a remote Level control module some models that allows subwoofer Level control from the drivers seat To ensure years of listening pleasure all amplifiers have a built in diagnostic mode that will detect shorted speaker leads low impedance dangerous high temperatures DC shorts and will shut down the amp to prevent serious damage INDEX PAGE UNE Ss nusisnustastaisainstcianasisineistatcesenisdseiasidn haninas 1 Amplifier F reso rn er red oo o vorn rrr repr p d na Conc Er 2 HFII00 2 CHANNEL AMPLIFIER APPLICATIONS ecrire ntis ere cie ores ert ree hte bereitet Eana PAPAKA E AKAPEEA PISTARA 3 Full range stereo mono HFi55 4 HFi100 4 4 CHANNEL AMPLIFIER APPLICATIONS sese tente tena 4 5 4 2 channel operation front rear high pass using a 2 channel model for mono sub bass HFi1000D HFi1500D HFi2000D HFi2500D CLASS
15. a supply from the in dash wiring fusebox Aconstant whine This type of noise can be more difficultto 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 thatthese are good in particular the shield connections We have also provided several videos that will help you with your battery alternator and even Big 3 upgrades at www youtube com maxxsonicsusainc Maxxsonics Limited Warranty As the manufacturer of Maxxsonics MB Quart Autotek Crunch and Hifonics 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 date of purchase All other parts and accessories of the system are warrantied to be free from defects in material and workmanship for one 1 year from 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 Maxxsonics dealer from where it was purchased A photo copy of the original receipt must accompany the product being returned Valid purchase
16. en 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 has reached its maxx output in this application Sit back and enjoy the music TROUBLESHOOTING SYSTEM 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 PROTECT system built into all Hifonics 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 frontpanel PROTECT LED lighting up under the following conditions 1 Asortcircuiton the loudspeakerleads 2 internal amplifier faultthatcauses a DC offseton the loudspeaker output Should the amplifier go into protectmode 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 Ifnot 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 connect the speakers one ata time and if
17. ense detects music signals from the OEM wires and activates the MX 2 As an option the module also offers a remote turn on wire MX 3 Bass Controller Bass Remote MXR 3 GREEN PRE CLIP VOLUME HARD CLIP Ve MX 3 BASS CONTROLLER 1 CLIPPING CONTROL GREEN PRE CLIP YELLOW SOFT CLIP SUBWOOFER SUBWOOFER BY RED HARD 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 HIGH LEVEL SUBWOOFER LR amp RR INPUT OUTPUT LEVEL CONTROL POWERED BY MAXXSONICS
18. hannel bass amplifier X OVERswitch LPF Crossoverfrequency control checklist Achannel highs amplifier FULL RANGE STEREO LINE INPUTS STEREO INTERCONNECT RCA CABLE MH3AOX DASSVE o 1 o EE o ORS ONON o S m 8 2 8 9 Channels 1 2 HIPASS 100 Hz LOWPASS Channels 3 4 HIPASS 100 Hz LOWPASS N A 2 channel bass amplifier HIPASS Subsonic filter 10 Hz to 40 Hz LOWPASS 80 Hz Please note that these frequency points are suggestions only Refer to the loudspeaker manufacturer specifications and the section Setting up systems after installation for best performance Level control checklist Referto the section Setting up systems after installation for best performance Minimum final loudspeaker impedances 2 ohm per channel in stereo mode 4ohm mono bridged LEFT FULL RANGE SPEAKERS BRIDGED BRIDGED memi _ LerT CHi 2 SPEAKER OUTPUT CH3 4 TO BATTERY 12v VIA FUSE REMOTE TURN ON CHASSIS GROUND SUBWOOFER AET SPEAKER OUTPUT BRIDGED 4 RIGHT REM _BATT 2V BATTERY 12 FUSE REMOTE TURN ON 55 5 GROUND POWER INPUT 2d ND
19. ipping 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 Subsonic frequency When in Hi Pass operation this setting is bypassed Level Control Setup Ensure thatthe 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 8096 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 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 yo
20. ir 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 Installation 6 WOOD It is highly recommended that the amplifier be mounted to 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 HIF ONICS 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 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 see the features matrix on page 7 for proper gauge cable
21. l setting checklist LPF 11 o clock Minimum final loudspeaker impedance 4ohm mono FULL RANGE MONO SPEAKER AET SPEAKER OUTPUT BRIDGED 4 RIGHT TO BATTERY 12 FUSE REMOTE TURN ON 55 5 GROUND REM _BATT 2V POWER INPUT 2d ND HFi55 4 HFi100 4 4 CHANNEL AMPLIFIER APPLICATIONS 4 CHANNEL FULL RANGE SYSTEM Here we show how to use the 4 channel amplifiers as straightforward discrete 4 channel full range units Interconnect cable checklist Connectthe four inputs ofthe amplifier to a Radio CD with quality RCA cables Switch setting checklist 1 2CH X OVER FULL 3 4CH X OVER FULL Crossover frequency control checklist Channels 1 2 FULL RANGE STEREO LINE INPUTS 2 or 3 CHANNEL SYSTEM Here we show how to use the 4 channel amplifiers as a 3 channel unit by taking advantage of the mono bridging capability ofall Hifonics amplifiers The following example shows how to create a 3 channel system by mono bridging channel pair 3 4 In order to create 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 unitwith good quality RCA cables AMONO signal source is required to bridge channel pair 3 4 such as would be
22. nt and have only one Pre Amp to control all of the amplifiers The benefits are that you do not have to try to get all of the amps pre amp features such as Low Pass Subsonic Filter Bass EQ and phase control matched identical by ear Link up to five amplifier pairs 10 amps on one Maxx Link and more with Y Adaptors 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 Bass Remote Included bas Remote features built in clipping indicators allows direct bass control from in dask or under dash Tone Generator Built in 65Hz test tone for gain matching Low Pass 24db Lop Passvaraiable from 35Hz to 250Hz Subsonic Filter 24dB Subsonic filter variable from 15Hz to 35Hz Parametric Bass Eq Variable Wide and Narrow Bandwidth control Line Driver Variable output from 1 volt to 9 volts Phase Shift variable from 1 to 180 degrees 2 channel pass through 12 MAXXSONICS MBQUARTIE AUTOTEK HIFONIC 5 CRUNCH WWW MAXXSONICS COM 847 540 7700
23. ocedure 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 unit is 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 4 AMPLIFIER FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS HFi AMPLIFIERS e Each model is capable of 4 amp 2 Ohms stereo per channel or 4 Ohms mono bridged operation except the mono amps which are capable of 4 2 and 1 Ohm loads e Tri Mode operation with any stereo pair of amplifier channels is possible as with all bridgeable amplifiers The input sensitivities for rated output powers are variable from 0 2 volts to 6 volts All crossovers are fully variable in their respective ranges C
24. ofers 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 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 importantto 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 th
25. operation or MONO for bridging operation HIGH INPUT If your radio CD player does not have unbalanced RCA outputs you can use the HIGH level wire inputs LINE INPUT The line inputaccepts unbalanced RCA inputs from 0 2V to 6V LINE OUTPUT The line output passes through signal from the line inputs which allows you to daisy chain multiple amplifiers from one signal HFi55 4 HFi100 4 4 CHANNEL AMPLIFIERS LEVEL BASSEQ X OVER HPF LPF CH3 4 1 2 POWER LINE OUT o R R 02V 048 12488 FULL LPFHPF 60Hz 12KHz 30Hz 250Hz e e LEVEL BASSEQ X OVER HPF LPF MODE e e 02V 048 12488 FULL LPFHPF 60Hz 12KHz 30Hz 250Hz 23 4 Note that the LOW PASS signal is MONO In the LPF position the HIGH PASS filter acts as a subsonic filter When the LPF mode is selected a 0 to 12dB at 45Hz BASS EQis also switched in The LINE INPUT signal is routed directly to the LINE OUT RCA jacks regardless of the X OVER setting simplifying daisy chaining of amplifiers SUBSONIC Allows you to adjustthe crossover filter from 15Hz to 35Hz LPF Allows yo to adjust LOW PASS crossover filter from 30Hz to 250Hz LEVEL Adjusts the inputsensitivity from 0 2 volts to 6 volts BASS EQ The Bass EQ is adjustable Odb to 1088 REMOTE This is the inputjack forthe remote Level control LINE INPUT The line inputaccepts unbalanced RCA inputs from 0 2V
26. rape 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 nutto securely fasten the ground lug Use petroleum jelly to coatthe 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 WIRE LENGTH SYSTEM AMPERAGE 7 10 ft 10 13 ft 13 16 ft 68 85 Safe connection 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 NOTE This Matrix is a general rule of thumb Please refer to the manufacturers specific requirements HFi specifications can be found on page 7 39nv9 Power up the system The following pr
27. receipts will contain the name and address of the authorized reseller Any damage to the product as a result of misuse abuse accident incorrect wiring improper installation alteration of date code or bar code labels revolution natural disaster or any sneaky stuff because someone messed up repair or alteration out side of our factory or authorized service centers and any thing 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 or consequential damages connected therewith This warranty is not to be construed as an insurance policy Warranty on installation labor removal re installation and freight charges are not the responsibility of Maxxsonics USA Inc Warranty products damaged as a result of insufficient or improper packing materials are not covered by this limited warranty and such damaged product will be returned as is at the expense of the owner MAXXSONICS Designed and Engineered in the USA www maxxsonics com MAXXSONICS OEM Integration Accessories MX 1 Premium High To Low Level Converter BANDWIDTH FREQUENCY SUBSONIC SUBWOOFER PARAMETRIC BASS EQ Het a SM 2AdBIOCT 24 LEVEL M X 1 CLIPPING CONTROL LINE LEVEL GREEN PRE CLIP POWERED By CONVERTER RED HARD CUP MAXXSONICS HIGH LEVEL FRONT HIGH R INPUT PASS FILTER CONTROL Pues 12 4 55
28. roblem 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 noisy head unit unplug the amplifierinputR CA cables and ifthe hiss level reduces the source unitis 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 voltsupply and ground Remember to isolate the problem firstunplug amplifier inputR CA cables ifthe noise is still present check the speaker leads if not plug the 5 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 Check thatthe head unitground is connected straight to the vehicle chassis and does notuse factory wiring for ground 3 supply the head unitwith a clean 12 voltsupply directly from the battery instead of using
29. rossover filters are 12dB Octave eA POWER LED indicates the powered up and turned on condition eAll Hifonics amplifiers feature a comprehensive diagnostic system with speaker lead short circuit and amplifier DC faults indicated by the red PROTECT LED e CAUTION DO NOT OPERATE ANY AMPLIFIER BELOW THE INTENDED IMPEDANCE YOU WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE AMPLIFIER THAT WILL NOT BE COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY PRINTED IN THE BACK OF THE MANUAL 2 amp 4 Channel amps are capable of 4 and 2 Ohms wired stereo and 4 Ohms wired mono bridged The mono amps are capable of 4 2 and 1 Ohm The X OVER slide switch selects the internal crossover functions The input signal is routed directly to the LINE OUT RCA jacks regardless of the X OVER setting simplifying daisy chaining of amplifiers HPF Selects the builtin HIGH PASS filter variable from 60 Hz to 12kHz FULL Bypasses all crossovers for full frequency range operation LPF Selects the builtin LOW PASS variable from 30 Hz to 250Hz MODE The mode switch allows you to choose Stereo for full range 2 channel operation or MONO for bridging operation HIGH INPUT If your radio CD player does not have unbalanced RCA outputs you can use the HIGH level wire inputs LINE INPUT The line inputaccepts unbalanced RCA inputs from 0 2V to 6V LINE OUTPUT The line output passes through signal from the line inputs which allows you to daisy chain multiple amplifiers from one signal HFi100
30. s per amplifier Use a sufficient gauge power cable and ground cable using the chart below as reference to what size wire you require HFi 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 connectthe 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 electrical 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 sc
31. u 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 2or3 wayactive systems all Always startwith the bass or low frequency amplifier as a reference by turning its control up to the point where distortion is audible and back itoff some Now adjustthe level control for the highs ortweeter channels in a 2 way active system to balance the highs to lows In a 3 way active system match the midrange level to the bass and then the highs to the midrange and bass It may be necessary to perform a few iterations of the midrange and highs level control settings to achieve a satisfactory sound balance HFi1000D HFi1500D HFI2000D HFi2500D 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 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 subwo
32. ver whether stand alone or builtinto a head unit or equalizer Important Do not be tempted to connect the hot or positive outputs from any source together to obtain a mono signal as this could very well damage the output stage of thatsource It is 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 LEFT and its negative terminal to RIGHT FULL RANGE MONO LINE INPUT VIA Y ADAPTER FROM SOURC H 1ndino ipti MH3AOX DASSVE 555 TH T9 a 5 ORS ONON o S m o 3 2 8 9 4 MODE Should be in the STEREO position 5 Line Level Refer to the section Setting up systems after installation for best performance NOTE Minimum final loudspeaker impedances 482 Ohms stereo mode or 4 Ohms mono mode This amplifier will not 1 Ohm stereo or 2 1 Ohm mono operation FULL RANGE SPEAKERS LEFT SPEAKER OUTPUT BRIDGED 4 12 FUSE H REMOTE TURN ON 2 CHASSIS GROUND CA REM_BATTH2V POWER INPUT ND Switch setting checklist The AMPLIFIER X OVER switch should be in the LPF position and the MODE should be in the MONO position Crossover frequency contro
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