Hifionics BRE100.2 Stereo Amplifier User Manual
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1. BATTERY 12v E VIA FUSE G REMOTE TURN ON CHASSIS GROUND Dual Subwoofer Application PARALLEL MONO SUBWOOFERS 2 OHMS SVC EACH MINIMUM or 4 OHMS DVC EACH MINIMUM ale UU UUUUUUUUUUUUUU UU MONG UNE PU 1 SUBWOOFERS 2 BRUTUS A 2 Qi ELITE ut UU UU UU EU To BATTERY FUSE OTT 1 REMOTE TURN ON CHASSIS GROUND BRE2000 1D MONO AMPLIFIER APPLICATIONS Basic application Interconnect cable checklist Connectthe line inputs to a Radio CD RCA outputs or line outputofthe full range primary amplifier with good quality RCA cables A Y adapter may be needed as shown in the diagram Use at least 16 gauge speaker wiring These amplifiers have dual speaker terminals simplifying the hookup of multiple speakers The 2 positives are the same and the 2 negatives are the same Crossoverfrequency control checklist LOW PASS 35Hz to 250Hz SUBSONIC 15 Hz to 35 Hz BASS EQ 0to 10dB PHASE 0 to 180 degrees Level control checklist Refer to the section Setting up systems after installation for best performance Minimum final loudspeaker impedance lohm FULL RANGE STEREO LINE INPUT Y ADAPTOR B 8 NOT USED or a full ran2. 831114 SSVd auueqa peg 10 U2 MS 121055019 3P0L 9 0 IPO IPO IPO 9 0 9 0 IPO 2HGp 35009 sseg 03 554 2 98 2 09 2 0 VIN 2 9 2 2 0 0 2 06 VIN 2 98 2 9 2 0 0 2 06 VIN 1 96 2 092 2 06 VIN VIN ZHOSZ 2H0 ZHYSb ZHOb VIN 2908 2H0 ZHAG ZHOb VIN 9 2 0 ZHAG ZHOb 19911 193114 5524 M01 441 4 19113 Sse d YBIH VIN VIN VIN VIN 44 41 T103 IH 44 41 T103 1H 4341 IH 2 10 421 121065012 Sa 3991014 1 4 Sa 329301 4 4 329301 4 4 Sa 3991014 1 4 Sa SO 29101d 190 d 194088012 3104 9Q U01 99 014 pai 329301d 2rsoubeig ONL Ob OULD OAL OWL OULD OULD 076 270 0 0 0 6 270 00 A0 6 AC 0 0 0 076 270 0 0 079 270 9 08 lt 9090 0 079 270 9 08 lt 9070 A0 9 AC 0 8 08 lt 9070 101300 13497 Jnduy 4 9SION AHL 8 96 lt 00 lt 29096 2 8
3. 2 8 91 TINA o ino ann BRUTUS ELITE HIFONICS T TO BATTERY 12v 5 8 VIA FUSE 54 REMOTE TURN ON CHASSIS GROUND BRE1100 1D BRE1600 1D MONO AMPLIFIER APPLICATIONS Basic application Interconnect cable checklist Connectthe line inputs to a Radio CD RCA outputs or line outputofthe full range primary amplifier with good quality RCA cables A Y adapter may be needed as shown in the diagram Use at least 16 gauge speaker wiring These amplifiers have dual speaker terminals simplifying the hookup of multiple speakers The 2 positives are the same and the 2 negatives are the same Crossoverfrequency control checklist LOW PASS 35Hz to 250Hz SUBSONIC 15 Hz to 35 Hz BASS EQ 0to 10dB PHASE 0 to 180 degrees Level control checklist Refer to the section Setting up systems after installation for best performance Minimum final loudspeaker impedance lohm FULL RANGE STEREO LINE INPUT T gt NOT USED Y ADAPTOR or a full range stereo line output For full range stereo line output you will need an optional Y Adaptor as shown MONO al DESIGNATED MONO LINE INPUT BRUTUS ELITE HIFONICS SUBWOOFER 1 OHM MINIMUM NN SPEAKER OUTPUT
4. BRUTUS ELITE HIFONICS SPEAKER OUTPUT BRIDGED T LEFT RIGHT GND REM 2 TO BATTERY 12 VIA FUSE REMOTE TURN ON QIL CHASSIS GROUND POWER INPUT 2 MONO 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 crossover 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 Y adapter RCA cable Connect the mono speaker positive terminal to the LEFT and its negative terminal to RIGHT Switch setting checklist The AMPLIFIER X OVER switch should be in the LP BP position Crossover frequency control setting checklist LPF 11 o clock Minimum final loudspeaker impedance 4ohm mono MONO SPEAKER SUBWOOFER NANI NIT L FULL RANGE MONO LINE INPUT VIA Y ADAPTER FROM MONO SOURCE H3MOd 18 31 SSV8 SSVd MOT H3A0 X SSVd IH 10310Hd AZO A9 zHOS 2 648 417104
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7. UU UU 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 Connect the 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 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 notbe 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 adapterRCA cable Connect the 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 Cross
8. channel amplifierto the LINE INPUT ofthe 2 channel amplifier as shown Mono bass woofer wiring Connect the mono speaker positive terminal to the LEFT and its negative terminal to RIGHT Switch setting checklist 4channel highs amplifier 1 2CH X OVER HI 3IACH X OVER 2 channel bass amplifier X OVER switch LP BP Crossover frequency control checklist Achannel highs amplifier Channels 1 2 HIPASS 100 Hz LOW PASS N A Channels 3 4 HIPASS 100 Hz LOWPASS N A 2 channel bass amplifier HIPASS Subsonic filter 10 Hz to 40 Hz LOW PASS 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 2ohm channel in stereo mode 4ohm mono bridged INPUTS ci FULLRANGE 2 STEREO LINE 810 itl BRUTUS HIFONICS TH REM B POWER INPUT TO BATTERY 12v VIA FUSE REMOTE TURN ON CHASSIS GROUND GRD STEREO INTERCONNECT RCA CABLE MONO SPEAKER or SUBWOOFER NIT L 0 H3MOd 13 31 SSV8 SSVd MOT H3A0 X SSVd IH 10310Hd AZO A9 2
9. combo has reached its maxx output in this application 2or3 way active systems all Always startwith the bass or low frequency amplifier as a reference by turning its control up to the pointwhere distortion is audible and back itoff some Now adjustthe level control for the highs or tweeter channels in 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 BRE1100 1D BRE1600 1D BRE2000 1D BRE2600 1D General At this point you are ready to get more specific on the settings for your amplifier Subsonic This setting acts as 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
10. cuan esters 4 5 BRE1100 1D BRE1600 1D 6 BRE2000 1D III M 7 BISE2500 1D Applications 8 Setting up systems after installation for best 9 Trouble Shooting and DiagnostlCs 2 reri iiri inttr thuat ora XXX RL I Dire XR RR ac cR ex ka psa 10 Features and Specificatlons eee trennt ere con exu a una x ERR Ro RE RRE IAE 11 Product Warranty ete Heel at 12 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 withou
11. 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 10 bb X S26 X 69 61 bb X GTG X 56 91 bbe X S26 9 bb s X S76 X Lobb S26 X LS bb X S26 X GEE bb X 6 8 6 JNO 03 4 4 30 x 015 092 dWV007 TVNH3 1X3 SdAVOL SdAV09 SdNVOE SdNVS2 SdANVSh 971 9514 9 0 V9 0L V9 cV V9 ci 9 Vorb Voth Vorb V9 b Vorb leuw 4 519430 SO S9A S9A SO e 44H So So ebuey jing SO So abuey jing So So ebuey So So abuey jing SO SO abuey jing SO So ying So So abuey jing 1013 09 AJO MAY 10 YIEP youjinduy jndjng eur VIN VIN VIN VIN 9 0 9 0 VIN 18004 sseg 03 5529 VIN VIN VIN VIN VIN VIN VIN VIN VIN VIN VIN VIN 09 ZHOE ZHAG ZHOb dd1 1103 1 08 ZHOE ZHMSV ZHOb 44 41 T103 1H VIN VIN VIN 19314 SSE d
12. not recommended to exceed the 12 o clock position unless listening at a low volume 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 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 nee
13. to 0 2V LINE OUTPUT The line output passes through signal from the line inputs which allows you to daisy chain multiple amplifiers from one signal The 4 channel amps have the same features as the 2 channel models acceptthatthere are 2 sets of controls 1setfor channels 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 or 4 channel operation S witch to 2 channel ifyou only have 1 setof RCA s in CH 1 2 and the unitwill automatically supply signal to channels 3 4 Select4 channelifyou are providing RCA s to channels 1 2 and 3 4 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 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 LOW PASS 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 35
14. 1D MONO BLOCK AMPLIFIERS BALANCED SUB INPUT OUTPUT INPUT LEVEL PHASE REMOTE BASSEQ SONIC LOWPASS 09 9 0 0 2 2 m OdB 1048 15Hz 35Hz 35Hz 250Hz 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 you to daisy chain multiple amplifiers from one signal The mono amps are capable of 4 2 amp 1 Ohm loads The LINE INPUT 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 BRE2500 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 mm m BASS EQ Adjustable bass boostfrom Odb to 1048 INPUT OUTPUT INPUT LEVEL PHASE REMOTE BASSEQ sonc Lowpass p m PHASE The Phase Shiftis fully adjustable from 0 to 180 degrees and this allows you to control time 6 9 o a S 4 alignment REMOTE This is the inputjack for the remote Level control OS 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 pas
15. HIFONICS POWER FROI THE GODS ELITE BRUTUS ZX IMULP LLULE LEI R amp S BRE100 2 BRE60 4 BRE100 4 BRE1100 1D BRE1600 1D BRE2000 1D BRE2500 1D HIFONICS BRUTUS HIGH PERFORMANCE AMPLIFIERS The BRUTUS ELITE 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 Procedu re de cenetetcccceetedieccweteeecctennnedcdedenneee de kann AAEE E La Lan eeentedededenteeed deeeted 1 AMPLIFIER FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS iini cen cues ferus aleae uae 2 BRE100 2 BRE60 4 BRE100 4 BRE1100 1D BRE1600 1D BRE2000 1D BRE2500 1D BRE100 2 Applications retro rtrne uon nm einen cai sneveas DEREDARRRRRRR sea RR ESI 3 BRE60 4 BRE100 4 6 22 25 22 1 2 enun anne rua aera nae cuu oa Ra
16. Hz LOW PASS Crossover filter from 30Hz to 250Hz LEVEL 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 BRE100 2 2 CHANNEL AMPLIFIERS LINE INPUT REMOTE HI PASS X OVER LOWPASS BASSEQ LEVEL POWER LINE OUTPUT 0 OO L 10Hz 15kHz 30Hz 150Hz 04 1048 6 0V 0 2V PROTECT 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 BRE60 4 BRE100 4 4 CHANNEL AMPLIFIERS CH3 4 REMOTE HIPASS CH1 2X OVER LOWPASS BASSEQ LEVEL POWER LINE OUTPUT e 8 ge 10Hz 15kHz 30Hz 150Hz IB 10dB 6 0V 0 2V PROTECT 99X ORO SO 10Hz 15kHz 30Hz 150Hz 048 10dB 6 0V 0 2V LINE INPUT MODE HI PASS CH3 4 X OVER LOWPASS BASS EQ LEVEL z 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 BRE1100 1D BRE1600 1D BRE2000
17. If the amplifier is still in Protection mode after the above steps remove all RCA s and wires from the amplifier Take 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 power 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
18. OOFER 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 2 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 cir
19. ctrical 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 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 manufactu
20. cuit to turn on amplifier when module Remote Output Driver circuit to turn on amplifier when module activates activates 14 MAXXSONICS autotTeKe HIFONIC 5 CRUNCH WWW MAXXSONICS COM 847 540 7700
21. d 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 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 speaker
22. d 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 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 the 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
23. djustable 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 LE ase 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 5 STEREO OUTPUT 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 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 m CE cem VOLUME HARD CLIP j me 0o 9 o VLC eee MX 3 BASS CONTROLLER 1 CLIPPING CONTROL GREEN PRE CLIP YELLOW SOFT CLIP SUBWOOFER SUBW
24. e 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 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 insuffic
25. ectthe subwoofer s in accordance to the diagrams below 6 Make sure the MASTER SLAVE switchis in the MASTER position Note The amplifier will notwork ifthe MASTER SLAVE switch is in the Slave position FULL RANGE STEREO LINE INPUT vue B gt NOT USED Y ADAPTOR 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 UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU BRUTUS DESIGNATED MONO OUTPUT FROM HEAD UNIT ELITE HIFONICS AAAI MONO SUBWOOFER PARALLEL MONO E 3 T SUBWOOFERS e 2 OHMS EACH MINIMUM ilo G REMOTE TURN ON 348 GI 4 icrassis GROUND Hal T0 BATTERY 12 volts FUSE DUAL INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 1 Connect the amp LINE INPUTS to the Radio CD player full range or mono line out puts with good quality RCA interconnect cables 2 Plug in the HFR 3 bass remote module into the amp REMOTE INPUT jack on the Master amp This will allow the Master amp to control both Master and Slave amps with just one Bass Remote 3 Connect an RCA jumper cable from the Master amp MASTER OUTPUT to the Slave amp SLAVE INPUT Note This will link the amps so that the Master amp crossover switches will control both the Master and Slave amps The Slave amp crossover sw
26. ge stereo line output For full range stereo line output you will need an optional Y Adaptor as shown JU UUUUU UU UU UU UU UUU MONO LINE INPUT HIFONICS BRUTUS EG REMOTE TURN ON ELITE CHASSIS GROUND TO BATTERY 12 VIA FUSE Dual Subwoofer Application PARALLEL MONO SUBWOOFERS 2 OHMS SVC EACH MINIMUM or 4 OHMS DVC EACH MINIMUM a DESIGNATED E MONO LINE INPUT e e mis eg BRUTUS E SUBWOOFERS Jot ELITE BOUE a H lt REMOTE TURN ON HFR 3 MIN MAXX Pap GILL chassis GROUND pi P TO BATTERY 412v Oi FUSE E 88 8 38 BRE2500 1D MONO AMPLIFIER APPLICATIONS Basic application SINGLE AMP INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 1 Connect the amp LINE INPUTS to the Radio CD player full range or mono line out puts with good quality RCA interconnect cables 2 Plug in the HFR 3 remote module into the amp REMOTE INPUT jack 3 Route a 0 gauge power cables directly to the vehicle battery with an in line fuse 4 Connecta 0 gauge ground cables directly to chassis ground with in 36 the amp Be sure to remove any paint or primer from the ground point Use a nut boltand lock washer to secure the ground cable to the chassis ground 5 Conn
27. ient 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 42 13 Mm S ONICS Accessories TI MLX 100 11 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 5 7 4 10 30Hz 100Hz BOOST BANDWIDTH FREQUENCY PARAMETRIC BASS EQ BYPASS 1 I 20dB O0dB GREEN 9V NORMAL LEVEL 2 24 Maxx Link allows 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 clipping indicators provide indication of damaging cl
28. ipped 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 MAXXSONICS OEM Integration Accessories MX 1 Premium High To Low Level Converter BANDWIDTH FREQUENCY SUBSONIC SUBWOOFER PARAMETRIC BASS EQ zu CMS SM L 2AdBIOCT 24 LEVEL M X 1 CLIPPING CONTROL m LINE LEVEL GREEN PRE CLIP POWERED By CONVERTER S RED HARD CLP MAXXSONICS HIGH LEVEL FRONT HIGH R INPUT CARES PASS FILTER CONTROL 12 4 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 Parametric Bass EQ Features Bass Boost a
29. ir 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 filters are 12dB Octave and 1 Ohm A POWER LED indicates the powered up and turned on condition LINE INPUT The line inputaccepts unbalanced RCA inputs from 0 2V to 6V REMOTE Optional dash mountremote LEVEL control HI PASS Variable low frequency cutoff from 10Hz to 15kHz 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 Selects the builtin HI PASS filter FULL Bypasses all crossovers for full frequency range operation LP BP Selects the builtin LOW PASS LOWPASS Variable high frequency cutofffrom 30Hz to 150Hz BASS EQ 45Hz bass boost variable from 04 to 10dB LEVEL Variable LEVEL GAIN control from 6 0V
30. itches will be bypassed 4 Route two 0 gauge power cables directly to the vehicle battery with an in line fuse 5 Connect two 0 gauge ground cables directly to the chassis with in 36 of the amp Be sure to remove any paint or primer from the ground point Use a nut bolt and lock washer to secure the ground cable to the chassis ground 6 Make sure the Master amp MASTER SLAVE switch is in the MASTER position Make sure the Slave amp MASTER SLAVE switch is in the SLAVE position 7 Connect the subwoofer s in accordance to the diagrams below 8 Connect a 12 gauge jumper from Master amp speaker to Slave amp speaker as shown below Linking two amps for single or dual subwoofer application Amplifiers are stable to 2 Ohms linked gl DESIGNATED i JUUUUUUUJUUDUUUUUUDU MONO OUTPUT FROM HEAD UNIT both amplifiers when LINKED n BRUTUS MASTER AONVS ZL 318V9 VOY 3AV IS OL 1 41 YALSVIN SETTING UP SYSTEMS AFTER INSTALLATION FOR BEST PERFORMANCE BRE100 2 BRE60 4 BRE100 4 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 cu
31. 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 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 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
32. overfrequency control checklist Channels 1 2 HI PASS N A LOW PASS 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 there is nothing wrong with switching in the low pass filter in these amplifiers for a steeper low pass rolloff Level control checklist Refer to the section Setting up systems after installation for best performance Minimum final loudspeaker impedances 2 per channel in stereo mode STEREO LINE INPUT M Eg i E MONO MR BRUTUS listed above for 3ch E HIFONICS 4ohm mono bridged 3 PER OR SUB BASS SPEAKER He STEREO ELITE 8 FULL RANGE li OR HIGHS iK SPEAKERS u oo TO BATTERY 12 50 VIA FUSE 54 64 TURN ON 8 CHASSIS GROUND BRE60 4 BRE100 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
33. 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 radiated 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 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 a fuel pump ora distributor forinstance relocate cables 2 Check thatthe head unitground is connected straight to the vehicle chassis and does notuse factory wiring for ground 3 Try to 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 ofnoise can be more difficultto pinpoint butis usually caused by some kind of instability causing oscillations in the system 1 Checkall connections especially
34. rers specific requirements Brutus specifications can be found on page 11 39nv9 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 com 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 AMPLIFIER FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS BRUTUS ELITE BRE 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 pa
35. ses 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 covered in the warranty BRE100 2 2 CHANNEL AMPLIFIER APPLICATIONS FULL RANGE STEREO This is the mostbasic application forthe ELITE Series 2 channel amplifiers 1 Interconnect cable checklist Connectthe LINE INPUTS to the Radio CD with good quality RCA cables 2 Crossover Switch The X OVER switch mustbe in the FULL position 3 Crossover frequency control checklist N A for full range operation FULL RANGE 4 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 do 1 Ohm stereo or 2 4 Ohm mono operation FULL RANGE STEREO LINE INPUT SPEAKERS i lt LOWY a H3MOd 13A31 O3 MO1 H3AO X SSvd IH 1081044 A9 8P0L zuosi 29 91 TINS 2 013 Oo o o 1
36. t 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 2 i 6 BRUTUS WOOD It is highly recommended that the amplifier be mounted to a board of MDF or other solid ELITE structure using the 4 mounting screws provided Avoid mounting the HIFONICS 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 1 this can cause damage to the amplifier components When choosing location for mounting the amplifier ensure that you check for clearance from wires gas tank electrical devices and brake lines etc MUU UA 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 o
37. t 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 100 7 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 F ull 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 clipping Low Pass The Low Pass control acts as a ceiling and doesn t allow frequencies to the right of the desire
38. ther on board electronic modules Power and ground connections see the features matrix on page 11 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 Brutus 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 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 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 ele
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