Hifionics GLX1400.1D User's Manual
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1. a 10 Product Warranty 9 A A A 11 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 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 Installation y lt lt K x ITA III It is highly recommended that the amplifier be mounted to a board of MDF or other solid2. gno uM 32e qns salma 4 9JON X UPIM suoisusug ezis esnJ 194eads euw 1 19430 S9A SOA S9A ebuey VIN VIN VIN VIN APOL 2 8 ZHSL 2 092 2 96 VIN VIN S9A 98 01d 19M0d ULI UMLI A0 6 Ac 0 0 0 aPS6 lt 00 lt ZHOSZ HS S9A 39JSOW VIN VIN bxoos X00 X09 ar ooccx19 So SO Sa ebuey VIN VIN VIN VIN aPOb IPO ZHS 2HSk 2 092 2 96 VIN VIN S9A J99J014 19MOd A0 6 Ac 0 90040 apses 00c ZHOSZ ZHSL S9A JOJSOW aV 008VX19 Sa Sa S9A abuey VIN VIN VIN VIN IPO ZHS 2 9 2HOSZ ZHSE VIN VIN S9A J99014 19MOd UAir A0 6 AC 0 0 0 8 46 lt 00 lt ZHOSZ HS S9A JOJSOW WMd VIN 00pL 000 005 0 V12 0 ONOW TJNNVH2 L S9A Sa S9A ebuey VIN VIN VIN VIN apol ZHS ZHSb 2 092 2 96 VIN VIN SoA 98 01d 19M0d ULI A0 6 AC 0 90040 9 96 lt 00 lt ZHOSZ ZHSL S9A JOJSOW WMd VIN bX 0001 OSL 000 1 ON Sa S9A ebuey APOL APO ZHOSL ZHOE ZHMSL ZHOL ddH 4d1 1113 POL IPO VIN ZHOSL ZHOE ZHMSL ZHOL 41 1104 S9A ULI A0 9 AcC 0 9 08 lt S0 0 9 06 lt 081 lt 2HOL S9A
3. 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 sort circuit on the loudspeaker leads 2 An internal amplifier fault that causes a DC offset on the loudspeaker output Should the amplifier go into diagnostic mode simply disconnect all RCA and speaker leads while keeping 12 volt power ground and remote leads connected 1 Now turn the amplifier back on and if the diagnostic LED lights the amplifier has an internal fault 2 If not plug RCA cables back and reset the amplifier If it goes into diagnostic now the fault lies in the input either with bad cables or source unit 3 If the amplifier seems ok with RCA cables plugged in connect the speakers one at a time and if one of speaker or its wiring is faulty it will activate the diagnostic system 4 If the amplifier is still in Protection mode after the above steps remove all RCA s and wires from the amplifier Take a 12 length of speaker wire trim the plastic off of each end exposing the wire Now connect one end of the wire to the12V on the amplifier and connect the other to the Ground on the amplifier You will have a brief spark indicating that the Capacitors have been discharged and the drivercard has been reset Remove the jumper wire and reconnect your Power Ground and Remote wires Attempt to powe
4. 1 Connectthe amp LINE INPUTS to the Radio CD player full range or mono line out 5 Connect two 0 gauge ground cables directly to the chassis with in 36 of the amp puts with good quality RCA interconnect cables Be sure to remove any paint or primer from the ground point 2 Plug in the HFR 3 bass remote module into the amp REMOTE INPUT jack on the Use a nut bolt and lock washer to secure the ground cable to the chassis ground Master amp This will allow the Master amp to control both Master and Slave amps 6 Make sure the Master amp MASTER SLAVE switch is in the MASTER position with just one Bass Remote Make sure the Slave amp MASTER SLAVE switch is in the SLAVE position 3 Connect an RCA jumper cable from the Master amp MASTER OUTPUT to the 7 Connectthe subwoofer s in accordance to the diagrams below Slave amp SLAVE INPUT Note This will link the amps so that the Master amp 8 Connect a 12 gauge jumper from Master amp speaker to Slave amp speaker as crossover switches will control both the Master and Slave amps The Slave amp shown below crossover switches will be bypassed Linking two amps for single or dual subwoofer application Amplifiers are stable to 2 Ohms linked CAAA AOA AAO BOR RCO ROO OO DESIGNATED E EASA EAS SS SAA SN MONO OUTPUT i VO FROM HEAD UNITI Sit o OO OO NAVI ANAAO AI n MAMMA VA MAMMA NA o uoa e Qa eua oA ON NA QN
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6. 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 CIMA sso asite zone 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 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 MX 3 Bass Controller Bass Remote MXR 3 GREEN PRE CLIP LAM cem VOLUME HARD CLIP i Dauno fee E me e 9 o pre ea MX 3 BASS CONTROLLER 1 CLIPPING CONTROL f GREEN PRE CLIP YELLOW
7. SOFT CLIP SUBWOOFER SUBWOOFER BY RED HARD CLIP 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 MX 4 ADD A SUB LS 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 R
8. Adjusts the inputsensitivity from 0 2 volts to 9 volts BASS EQ Adjustable bass boostfrom Odb to 10dB PHASE The Phase Shiftis fully adjustable from 0 to 180 degrees and this allows you to control time alignment REMOTE This is the inputjack forthe remote Level control BALANCED INPUT Accepts line level balanced inputfrom 0 4v to 18v GLX60 4 GLX100 4 4 CHANNEL AMPLIFIERS CH1 2 CH3 4 REMOTE HIPASS 1 2 X OVER LOW PASS BASSEQ LEVEL POWER LINE OUTPUT 2 10Hz 15kHz 30Hz 150Hz 0dB 10dB 6 0V 0 2V PROTECT 0 e 10Hz 15kHz 30Hz 150Hz 048 10dB 6 0V 0 2V LINE INPUT MODE HI PASS CH3 4 X OVER LOW PASS BASS EQ LEVEL ei li i Note that the LOW PASS signal is MONO In the LP BP position the HI PASS filter acts as a subsonic filter When the LP BP mode is selected a 0 to 10dB at 45Hz BASS EQis also switched in GLX1000 1D GLX1400 1D GLX1800 1D MONO BLOCK AMPLIFIERS BALANCED SUB INPUT OUTPUT INPUT LEVEL PHASE REMOTE BASSEQ SONIC LOWPASS 09 2 0 2 2 OdB 1048 15Hz 35Hz 35Hz 250Hz 6 6 LINE INPUT The line inputaccepts unbalanced RCA inputs from 0 2V to 9V LINE OUTPUT The line output passes through signal from the line inputs which allows vou to daisv chain multiple amplifiers from one signal mono amps are capable of 4 2 amp 1 Ohm loads The LINE INPUT
9. ON NAA HIFONICS Ben ge 48J6T X1 I CHASSIS GROUND TO BATTERY 12v die i F ORONO OOO OOOO OOOO 9099990909 090909 99000909 099000999909090990909990090009 Dual Subwoofer Application PARALLEL MONO SUBWOOFERS 2 OHMS SVC EACH MINIMUM or 4 OHMS DVC EACH MINIMUM 0999999 9999990990999990999999999999 9999999099909999999 EA AA ot I Er MONO DESIGNATED MONO LINE WPuT 0660 of 22 2 ANN NAI MIL i KN MM A AM MM AM MM ol sal i REMOTE TURN ON sg FA HIFONICS 5 H DI VV AAA YY COONAN 1 CHASsis GROUND STARR AN AAA AAA AN ANA pF NNNM E TO BATTERY 12v B KANA AN ANA ANA e VA VIA FUSE MED AAA ANA AURA RANA RANA AAA ARA FTE HANAN ANANSI LANA ao 19999999999999999999999919999999999999999999949999999999999 SUBWOOFERS AKER OUTPUT e REM HFR 3 MIN MAXX GLX2200 1D MONO AMPLIFIER APPLICATIONS Basic application SINGLE AMP INSTALLATION PROCEDURE eee NT E 1 Connectthe amp LINE INPUTS to the Radio CD player full range or mono line out puts with good quality RCA interconnect cables STEREO LINE INPUT Y ADAPTOR 2 Plug in the HFR 3 remote module into the amp REMOTE IN
10. 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 tum off the head unit and install fuses in the remaining amplifiers one by one till the complete system is powered up and functioning properly AMPLIFIER FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS GLADIATOR AMPLIFIERS 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 All Hifonics amplifiers feature a comprehensive diagnostic system with speaker lead short circuit Tri Mode operation with any stereo pair of amplifier channels is possible as with all bridgeable and amplifier DC faults indicated by the red PROTECT LED amplifiers CAUTION DO NOT OPERATE ANY AMPLIFIER BELOW THE INTENDED IMPEDANCE YOU The input sensitivities for rated output powers are variable from 0 2V to 6V for the multi channel WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE AMPLIFIER THAT WILL NOT BE COVERED UNDER THE amplifiers and 0 2V to 9V for the mono models WARRANTY PRINTED IN THE BACK OF THE MANUAL 2 amp 4 Channel amps are capable of 4 All crossovers are fully variable in their respective ranges and 2 Ohms wired stereo and 4 Ohms wired mono bridged The mono amps are capable of 4 2 Crossover fi
11. 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 other parts and accessories of the system 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 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 M
12. example shows how to create a 3 channel system by mono bridging channel pair 3 4 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 unitwith 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 2ch The amplifier will auto sum the signal and provide mono output for bridged channels 3 4 once the X OVER is switched to LP BP 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 outputstage ofthatsource Itis necessary to feed the SAME signal to both left and right inputs via a adapterRCA cable Connectthe mono speaker positive terminal to the LEFT and its negative terminalto RIGHT as shown Switch setting checklist 1 2CH X OVER FULL 3IACH X OVER LP BP Crossoverfrequency control checklist Channels 1 2 HI PASS N A LOWPASS N A Channels 3 4 HIPASS N A LPF 11 o clock TIP If you are using the mono sub bass output of an active crossover ther
13. iterations of the midrange and highs level control settings to achieve a satisfactory sound balance GLX1000 1D GLX1400 1D GLX1800 1D GLX2200 1D 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 subwoofers and amplifiers It is best to slowly tum 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 freq
14. signal is routed directly to the LINE OUT RCA jacks and not affected by the Operating the amp below 1 Ohm can cause damage to the settings onthe amplifier simplifying daisy chaining of amplifiers amp not covered in the warranty GLX2200 1D MONO BLOCK AMPLIFIERS SUBSONIC Crossoverfilterfrom 15Hz to 35Hz LOW PASS Crossoverfilterfrom 30Hz to 250Hz LEVEL Adjusts the inputsensitivity from 0 2 volts to 9 volts us pe BASSEQ Adjustable bass boostfrom Odb to 10dB INPUT OUTPUT INPUT LEVEL PHASE REMOTE BASSEQ sonc Lowpass e PHASE The Phase Shiftis fully adjustable from 0 to 180 degrees and this allows you to control time 6 S B a d 4 ot mw alignment wm REMOTE This is the inputjackforthe remote Level control mu GT BALANCED INPUT Accepts line level balanced inputfrom 0 4v to 18v LINE INPUT The line inputaccepts unbalanced RCA inputs from 0 2V to 9V LINE OUTPUT The line output passes through signal from the line inputs which allows you to daisy chain multiple amplifiers from one signal The LINE INPUT signal is routed directly to the LINE OUT RCA jacks and not affected by the settings on the amplifier simplifying daisy chaining of amplifiers The BRE2500 1D is a linkable amplifier and features a MASTER SLAVE selection switch and IN OUTRCA connection The mono amps are capable of 4 2 amp 1 Ohm loads Operating the amp below 1 Ohm can cause damage to the amp not cov
15. voltage measurements at fuse holders distribution blocks the head unit s 12 volt and remote leads to localize the problem 4 If the HIFONICS lettering is illuminated but you do not have Power or Protection illuminated simply remove your remote wire and use a jumper wire from 12V on the amplifier to the Remote connection on the amplifier If the amplifier powers on like normal then you do not have adequate voltage amperage from your Remote source to turn your amplifier on You will need to seek out a certified installer to install a relay for your amplifier If the jumper does not power your amplifier on you may have internal damage and should contact Hifonics Customer Service to locate an Authorized Repair Center 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 amplifier inputR CA cables and ifthe hiss level reduces the source unitis at fault Electrical interference The inside ofan 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 radi
16. IFONICS POWER FROM THE GODS GLADIATOR ZX IMULPLLULE LEI R amp S GLX60 4 GLX100 4 GLX1000 1D GLX1400 1D GLX1800 1D GLX2200 1D HIFONICS GLADIATOR HIGH PERFORMANCE AMPLIFIERS The Gladiator 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 an HFR 3 remote control module for the monoblocks that allows overall Level control from reach of the drivers seat To insure 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 help prevent damage INDEX PAGE General Installation Procedure iii 1 AMPEIFIER FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS i lanci 2 GLX60 4 GLX100 4 GLX1000 1D GLX1400 1D GLX1800 1D GLX2200 1D GLX60 4 GLX100 4 Applications 000 0 3 4 GLX1000 1D GLX1400 1D Applications 21i eerie eain nennen annuntiat ai 5 800 10 nia 6 GLX2200 1D Applicationis reitera cai 7 Setting up systems after installation for best performance rin 8 Trouble Shooting and Diagnostics iui 9 Features
17. MONO AMPLIFIER APPLICATIONS Basic application Interconnectcable checklist Connectthe line inputs to a Radio CD RCA outputs orline outputofthe Minimum final loudspeaker impedance full range primary amplifier with good quality RCA cables A Y adapter lohm may be needed as shown inthe diagram Use at least 16 gauge speaker wiring These amplifiers have dual FULL RANGE speaker terminals simplifying the hookup of multiple speakers The 2 STEREO LINE INPUT Y ADAPTOR positives are the same and the 2 negatives are the same Crossover frequency control checklist Ao 85 LOW PASS 35 2 to 250Hz NOT USED SUBSONIC 15 Hz to 35 Hz A ecc al Mo ud cM e c eee MEE CLE BASS EQ 0to 10dB Note You can use the Radio CD designated mono line output PHASE 0to 180 degrees or a full range stereo line output For full range stereo line output you will need an optional Y Adaptor as shown Level control checklist Refer to the section Setting up systems after installation for best performance UBER lai 170 2 2 2 2 2 1 MINIMUM DESIGNATED EA 0090690999 009 0090999 909999 1090099999 9099990909 9 99 0 00 e 090090 LINE INPUT SE OM E E i AVV Gt REMOTE TURN
18. NA dae IKA MAMMA XARA A A A ANA AJM SUAVEDS VOR QNA ARRA ANID N i d Q Master remote controls both amplifiers when LINKED gt 2522 25 ES 252525 eS FS EL EL ih JAIM HIdINAF 39nVv5 ZL LES UO HIFONICS 318V9 VOY 3AV IS OL LINdLNO YILSYN Gc 6 D i90 I LS c Q9 ESE A i EE emm i AAA AAA AANA CO SETTING UP SYSTEMS AFTER INSTALLATION FOR BEST PERFORMANCE GLX60 4 GLX100 4 General Atthis 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 Filt
19. O OOOO NNNNNNNNNRNNN NNNM SUBWOOFER E 1 OHM MINIMUM MM OI RR tini NARA E Me MANNANNANNANNANNNNNNANNNNNNNNNNNANNNNNNNNNANNANNNNNNNNANNANN o HIFONICS NVA AAA VM E TO BATTERY 12v ONNA E VIA FUSE 6 REMOTE TURN ON LCR f ali cassis GROUND 4 OUTPUT GLX1000 1D GLX1400 1D GLX1800 1D MONO AMPLIFIER APPLICATIONS Basic application Interconnectcable checklist Connectthe line inputs to a Radio CD RCA outputs orline outputofthe Level control checklist full range primary amplifier with good quality RCA cables A Y adapter performance may be needed as shown in the diagram Refer to the section Setting up systems after installation for best FULL RANGE Use at least 16 gauge speaker wiring These amplifiers have dual STEREO LINE INPUT speaker terminals simplifying the hookup of multiple speakers The 2 positives are one block and the 2 negatives are one block It does not matter which positive or negative you select since the amplifier sees the sum of the load Crossoverfrequency control checklist LOW PASS 35Hz to 250Hz SUBSONIC 15Hzto 35 Hz BASS EQ 0to 10dB PHASE 0to 180 degrees lt DESIGNATED MONO LINE INPUT gt Y ADAPTOR NOT USED or a f
20. PUT jack 3 Route a 0 gauge power cables directly to the vehicle battery with an in line fuse gt 4 Connecta 0 gauge ground cables directly to chassis ground with in 36 ofthe amp E Besureto remove any paintor primerfrom the ground point p NOT USED Use a nut boltand lock washer to secure the ground cable to the chassis ground 5 Connectthe subwoofer s in accordance to the diagrams below Note You can use the Radio CD designated mono line output 6 Make sure the MASTER SLAVE switch is in the MASTER position or a full range stereo line output For full range stereo line Note The amplifier will notworkifthe MASTER SLAVE switch is in the Slave position output you will need an optional Y Adaptor as shown 777770779000 MONO 22222 sure 0 b pu HH AAA SANA NNI NNNM PARALLEL MONO SUBWOOFERS DESIGNATED M 5 10 MONO OUTPUT III B 2 OHMS EACH MINIMUM FROM HEAD UNIT RR AAA o pas t8 G REMOTE TURN ON pn SOY 6 ini XANAX t ae GOH II cHAssis GROUND M DO OVVIO NOVO OVVIO NOOO NONO NNO TO BATTERY 12 volts fil ANE g2 a EEA si EE eo 8 DUAL AMP INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 4 Route two 0 gauge power cables directly to the vehicle battery with an in line fuse
21. ated electrical fields as well as noise on the 12 voltsupply and ground Remember to isolate the problem firstunplug amplifierinputR CA cables ifthe noise is still present check the speaker leads if not plug 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 supplythe head unitwith a clean 12 voltsupply directly from the battery instead of using a supply fromthe 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 8b 7X 9 8 X Sb 6l 092 TVNH3 1X3 VD 0L V9 0 8b 7X 9 8X6V 7 002 TVNH3 1X3 v9 0L 9 8b 7X 978 X 19 91 TX SAWVOZ VD TL VI T 8b 7X 9 8 X bO bl SAWVO9 9 Vor 8b 7X 9 8 X c8 vl SdWvotc 9 VI b 8b 7X 9 8 X b9 EL SdaWVST Voti Vo
22. axxsonics 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 FOR EXTENDED WARRANTY INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT WWW MAXXWARRANTY COM MAXXSONICS Designed and Engineered in the USA WWW maxxsonics com MAXXSONICS Accessories jla al MLX 100 Li MASTER asit Y 15Hz MODE LOW PASS RED CLIP OUTPUT TEST TONE SUBSONIC FILTER GREEN 9V LEVEL 65Hz FILTER 24 dB OCT 24 dB OCT MAXX LINK MLX 100 em D IX 7 4 10 30Hz 100Hz BOOST BANDWIDTH FREQUENCY PARAMETRIC BASS EQ BYPASS f 20dB 0dB GREEN 9V NORMAL LEVEL 2 F 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 want 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 clip
23. e LINE INPUT ofthe LOW PASS 80 Hz lchannelamplifieras shown Please note that these frequency points are suggestions only Refer to the Mono bass woofer wiring loudspeaker manufacturer specifications and the section Setting up systems Connect the mono speaker positive terminal to the LEFT 4 and its negative after installation for best performance terminalto RIGHT Level control checklist Switch setting checklist Referto the section Setting up systems after installation for best performance 4 channel highs amplifier 1 2CH X OVER HI Minimum final loudspeaker impedances 3 4CH X OVER 4Channel Amplifier Crossoverfrequency control checklist 2ohm per channel stereo mode 4 channel highs amplifier 4ohm mono bridged Channels 1 2 1 Channel Amplifier HI PASS 100 Hz 1 Ohm to 4 Ohms LOWPASS N A O ta PR E FULL RANGE KA KI III AI STEREO LINE INPUTS HMMM MAUI 5E E L in TO BATTERY 12v VIA FUSE REMOTE TURN ON CHASSIS GROUND AME MAYA NS YN 8 VV A E039 9949 0439 019 03 AAAA AAA 0099 XAMA XAMA 30 08 eee ON AM AM A XAMA O00 09 608 09 039 ANA AJAX MAX 0039 00V KAMAMA VP YA EM 4 04903 oO UA 9 Mop UU UE Ll REM BATTHAV POWER INPUT L GRD STEREO INTERCONNECT RCA CABLE MONO COMO U OO OOOO OO OO DO
24. e 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 NOTE This Matrix is a general rule of thumb Please refer to the manufacturers specific requirements Gladiator specifications can be found on page 10 39nv9 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 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 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
25. e 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 STEREO LINE INPUT a 1 135 MONO LINE INPUT Unless using procedure lt listed above for 3ch FE BNO ii EE KN E A HIFONICS 999 i ELI VIII A II LI HI AM 4ohm mono bridged MONO EH OR SUB BASS SPEAKER iri STEREO sb FULL RANGE OR HIGHS SPEAKERS TO BATTERY 12v IG varuse 54 TURN ON CHASSIS GROUND 220 GLX60 4 GLX100 4 4 CHANNEL AMPLIFIER APPLICATIONS Front Rear high pass using a 1 channel amplifier for mono sub bass The combination of a 1 and 4 channel amplifier utilizing their built in crossovers makes it a snap to put together a full system with front and rear Channels 3 4 highs with mono sub bass HIPASS 100 Hz LOW PASS N A Interconnect cable checklist Using good quality RCA cables feed the frontand rear outputs of a head unitto 1channel bass amplifier the inputs ofthe 4 channel amplifieras shown Subsonic filter 10 Hz to 40 Hz Also connectthe LINE OUT ofthe 4 channel amplifierto th
26. emote Output Driver circuit to turn on amplifier when module Remote Output Driver circuit to turn on amplifier when module activates activates 13 MAXXSONICS MBQUARTEI autotTeKe HIFONICS CRUNCH WWW MAXXSONICS COM 847 540 7700
27. er 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 Itis 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 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 familia
28. ered in the warranty GLX60 4 GLX100 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 amplifierto a Radio CD with quality RCA cables Switch setting checklist 1 2CH X OVER FULL 3 4CHX OVER FULL Crossoverfrequency control checklist Channels 1 2 STEREO LINE VV A FULL RANGE T RAR AAA Li si CA A A MOIO ANA ANNA NOAA AAA AAAS HIPASS N A LOWPASS N A Channels 3 4 HIPASS N A LOW PASS N A Level control checklist Refertothe section Setting up systems after installation for best performance Minimum final loudspeaker impedances 2ohm per channel LEFT Leon FULL RANGE SPEAKERS Gi MA I AAAA BRDGED p BRIDGED ums um CH 1 2 SPEAKEROUTPUT CH34 Lar 6 KAWWA NAWA AVAVA VVAA AVAVAVAVA AVAVA i LV CORO SIT AAA AAAS 1008 e II ii gt Di REM BATTHZV POWER INPUT P GRD TO BATTERY 12v VIA FUSE REMOTE TURN ON CHASSIS GROUND 2 or 3 CHANNEL SYSTEM Here we show how to use the 4 channel amplifiers as a 3 channel unit by taking advantage ofthe mono bridging capability ofall Hifonics amplifiers The following
29. ght 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 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 itis 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 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 piec
30. lters are 12dB Octave and 1 Ohm A POWER LED indicates the powered up and turned on condition The 4 channel amps have the same features as the 2 channel models acceptthatthere are 2 sets of controls 1setforchannels 1 amp 2 and 1 setforchannels 3 amp 4 In addition the 4 channel models have a Mode switch which allows you to select 2 or 4 channel operation Switch to 2 channel ifyou only have 1 setof RCA s in CH 1 2 and the unitwill automatically supply signalto channels 3 4 Select4 channelifyou are providing RCA s 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 HI Selects the builtin HI PASS filter FULL Bypasses all crossovers for full frequency range operation LP BP Selects the builtin LOW PASS filter HI PASS Variable low frequency cutoff from 10Hz to 15kHz LOWPASS Variable high frequency cut off from 30Hz to 150Hz BASS EQ 45Hz bass boostvariable from 0dB to 1048 LEVEL Variable LEVEL GAIN control from 6 0V to 0 2V 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 SUBSONIC Crossover filter from 15Hz to 35Hz LOW PASS Crossover filter from 30Hz to 250Hz LEVEL
31. ping 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 OEM Integration Accessories MX 1 Premium High To Low Level Converter BANDWIDTH FREQUENCY SUBSONIC SUBWOOFER PARAMETRIC BASS EQ Het a SM L 2AdBIOCT 24dB OCT LEVEL M X 1 CLIPPING CONTROL m LINE LEVEL GREEN PRE CLIP POWERED By CONVERTER RED HARD CLP MAXXSONICS HIGH LEVEL FRONT HIGH R INPUT PASS FILTER CONTROL Peas 12 d8lOCT BASS REMOTE 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
32. r the amplifier up like normal In some cases this can Reset the amplifier if permanent damage has not previously been done Amplifier heatsink overheating The amplifiers will shut down when the heatsink temperature reaches 80 degrees centigrade and turn back on once the unit has cooled down below that point Causes of overheating 1 Inadequate cooling relocate or remount to 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 3 Excessive voltage drop can also cause overheating Low output power 1 Check that level controls have been set up properly 2 Make sure that the battery voltage as measured at the amplifier s 12 volt and ground terminals is 11 volts or more 3 Check all 12 volt and ground connections Fuses blowing 1 The use of loudspeaker impedances below the recommended minimums will draw more current check 2 Ashorton the main 12 volt cable from the battery to the vehicle chassis will cause the main fuse to blow 3 If an amplifier fuse blows continually with only 12 volt ground and remote leads connected the amplifier may be faulty System does not turn on 1 Check all fuses 2 Check all connections 3 Measure the 12 volt and remote tum on voltages at the amplifier terminals If these are non existent or low take
33. r 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 lefta 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 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 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
34. structure using the 4 mounting screws provided Avoid mounting the HIF o NICX 5 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 RA ND RR optimal heat dissipation Mounting amplifiers to speaker enclosures is not recommended as T T this can cause damage to the amplifier components When choosing a location for CSS mounting the amplifier ensure that you check for clearance from wires gas tank electrical i ERRORI 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 10 for proper gauge cables per amplifier Use a sufficient gauge power cable and ground cable using the chart below as reference to what size wire you require Gladiator 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 it is advisable to mount a large enough fuse ri
35. uency 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 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 has reached its maxx output in this application Sit back and enjoy the music TROUBLESHOOTING A 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 Diagnostic system built into all HIFONICS amplifiers
36. ull range stereo line output For full range stereo line output you will need an optional Y Adaptor as shown Minimum final loudspeaker impedance lohm MONO 9999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999 52 AIV 8 Oa Oa a Oa MAMMA Ova oa ON VAR M M M M n e HIFONICS AAA l IIIA MA MA MAMMA A A VM MANARE AVV VM AAA VAM ANANAS VM O SUBWOOFER 1 OHM MINIMUM G TO BATTERY 12v VIA FUSE E GE REMOTE TURN ON 1 11 CHASSIS GROUND Dual Subwoofer Application DESIGNATED MONO LINE INPUT PARALLEL MONO SUBWOOFERS 2 OHMS SVC EACH MINIMUM or 4 OHMS DVC EACH MINIMUM cag dti BE KO OO OO OO OO OO QAM AMARE ORA ORA ORA ATA RA ORA QAAE GODDA OO NNN IY NN AK NAN AYN OOOO OOOO OOOO YANN AK KYA HAHAHA RYAN ANANDA e MO MMA MMA AM MAMMA MO MMA MMA HIFONICS A VV VM PRO RON AM JA MA AM AM AM 00 O o A O ANY i is CHASSIS GROUND A HM MONO SUBWOOFERS E TO BATTERY 12v ae VIA FUSE OTT T REMOTE TURN ON GLX1800 1D
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