ONYX

Lower power amplifiers will clip earlier than their more powerful cousins,
Installation Manual 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
Congratulations!
convection cooling, to minimize overheating. Purchase the best quality
By purchasing an amplifier from MB Quart, you have decided on a product
RCA cables you can afford, for reliability and less engine noise
of the highest technical quality. MB Quart wishes you great enjoyment with
interference in the audio system.
your amplifier. Should you have any questions about this system or other
MB Quart products, please email us at info@maxxsonics.com
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
System Design unwanted issues. When mounting the amplifier, ensure that it is mounted
The success of any car stereo system relies on several factors, such as HORIZONTALLY, as shown in the diagram above, for optimal heat
the system design, execution of the installation, and system setup. Please dissipation. Mounting amplifiers to speaker enclosures is not
remember that any system is only as good as its weakest link. recommended as this can cause damage to the amplifier components.
Please remember that higher power systems are not necessarily useful When choosing a location for mounting the amplifier, ensure that you
purely for high sound pressure levels, but also to establish a headroom check for clearance from wires, gas tank, electrical devices and brake
capability, to reproduce musical peaks cleanly without distortion. lines etc.

WOOD

OA240.2 / OA400.4 / OA600.4 / OA800.4 / OA1100.5 / OA500.1 / OA750.1 / OA1000.1

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 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

General Instructions

General:
Run the wiring so that RCA cables are at least 18“ away from power and speaker cables. Keep RCA cables away from electrical devices in the vehicle
that can cause electrical noise, such as electric fuel pumps, emission control modules and other on-board electronic modules.

Power and ground connections:(See table below)

Use a sufficient gauge power cable and ground cable using the chart below as reference to what size wire you require. Onyx series amplifiers require
at least 4 gauge power wire. In a multi amplifier system, add the total value of the manufacture recommended fusing to get your total system
amperage. Some applications may require multiple runs of power wire to meet the system requirements. In multi amplifier systems 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 it is extremely important to keep the main ground lead from this distribution
block to the chassis as short as possible , not more than 12“. The ground connection integrity to the chassis is very important, and the best way to
achieve a good, solid electrical and mechanical contact is to use a large round crimp lug, crimped and soldered to the ground cable. The next step is to
scrape the paint off the vehicle chassis , slightly larger than the ground lug, at the connection point. Drill a clearance hole in the chassis, the same size
as the lug hole, and use a bolt, spring washer and nut to securely fasten the ground lug. Use petroleum jelly to coat the bolt/lug connection, to prevent
oxidization with time.

TIP: Use the same approach when installing head units, equalizers or any audio equipment for that matter - run short individual grounds from each
piece directly to the vehicle chassis, to minimize ground loops and system noise. All power, ground and speaker connections should be crimped and
soldered for reliability. Make sure that none of the cable insulation can chafe against exposed metal in the vehicle, causing short circuits to the
chassis.

Safe 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. Remove all amplifier fuses, and insert the main fuse at the battery. If the fuse does not
blow, you can insert the fuse in one of the amplifiers, and we are ready to turn on the system. Turn the head unit on, insert a CD, or select a radio
station, and increase the head unit volume control. If the system sounds fine, turn off the head unit, and install fuses in the remaining amplifiers, one by
one, till the complete system is powered up and functioning properly.

WIRE LENGTH
SYSTEM
7-10 ft. 10-13 ft. 13-16 ft. 16-19 ft. 19-22 ft. 22-28 ft.
AMPERAGE
35-50 8 6 4 4 4 4
WIRE GAUGE

50-65 6 4 4 4 4 2
68-85 4 4 2 2 2 0
85-105 4 2 2 2 2 0
105-125 4 2 0 0 0 0
125-150 2 0 0 0 0 0

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Settings for Best Performance

OA240.2 / OA400.4 / OA600.4 / OA800.4 / OA1100.5
General:
At this point you are ready to get more specific on the settings for your amplifier.

High Pass:
-When in Hi Pass operation, this setting acts as a low frequency cut off for your system reproduction. The point that you set it at cuts off any frequencies from reproduction beyond this
point. The 12 o’clock position is a great starting point. EXAMPLE: If you adjust the High Pass to 100Hz, the amplifier will not play frequencies below 100Hz but will play frequencies from
100Hz to the highest frequency the amplifier is capable of reproducing.
-When in Low Pass/Bandpass operation, this setting acts as a low frequency cut off for your system reproduction aka Subsonic Filter. The point that you set it at cuts off any frequencies
from reproduction beyond this point. The 12 o’clock position is a great starting point. EXAMPLE: If you adjust the High Pass to 60Hz, the amplifier will not play frequencies below 60Hz
but will play frequencies from 60Hz to the chosen Low Pass frequency.
-When in Flat/Full operation, the Low Pass crossover is bypassed.

Bass EQ:
This setting is a fixed bass boost at 45Hz that is variable. OA240.2 is 0-12dB, OA400.4/OA600.4/OA800.4 are 0-9dB and the OA1100.5 is 0-10dB on the 5th channel. 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 desired setting to be reproduced. Turning the potentiometer all the way to the right is a great
starting point. EXAMPLE: If you adjust the Low Pass to 120Hz, the amplifier will not play frequencies above 120Hz but will play frequencies from 120Hz to the chosen Hi Pass or
Subsonic frequency.
-When in Hi Pass operation, this setting is bypassed.

Level Control Setup:

Ensure that the Level is turned completely to the left prior to turning the system on. Next you should insert a CD or cassette that you are familiar with to use as a reference, and turn the
head unit volume control to about 80% of its full setting. The system sound level will of course be very low, and the following procedures will help you to match the amplifier input
sensitivities properly to the head unit output signal level.
It is 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 combo has reached its maxx
OA500.1 / OA750.1 / OA1000.1

General:
At this point you are ready to get more specific on the settings for your amplifier.

Subsonic:
This setting acts as a low frequency cut off for your system bass reproduction. The point that you set it at cuts off any frequencies from reproduction beyond this point. The 12 o’clock
position is a great starting point. EXAMPLE: If you adjust the Subsonic to 25Hz, the amplifier will not play frequencies below 25Hz but will play frequencies from 25Hz to the chosen Low
Pass frequency.

Bass EQ:
This setting is a fixed bass boost at 45Hz that is variable from 0-12dB. This feature provides impact to your bass, but if not adjusted correctly, it can be over used and cause damage to
your subwoofers and amplifiers. It is best to slowly turn this setting clockwise until the desired punch is felt. It is not recommended to exceed the 12 o’clock position unless listening at a
low volume or a low recording quality as this can result in high distortion and possibly clipping.

Low Pass:
The 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.
It is important to match the amplifier LEVEL input sensitivity to the Radio/CD output sensitivity. This can be located in the Radio/CD manual.
If the Radio/CD output sensitivity is 2 volts, then adjust the amplifier LEVEL input to 2 volts.

If you are not sure what the Radio output sensitivity is, follow these general guide lines:
Turn the level control up slowly, till you hear distortion, then back off a few degrees on the control. If at any point your amplifier goes into protection, you will need to turn the Level to the
left a bit and then try again. If you reach a point where the output does not increase, stop turning the Level control to the right as the amplifier/subwoofer combo has reached its maxx
output in this application.

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The key to finding the problem in a misbehaving sound system is to isolate parts of that system in a logical fashion to track down the fault.

Description of the Diagnostic system built into all MB Quart amplifiers

The diagnostic system will shut down the amplifier, until reset by turning the head unit off, and back on. This state of affairs will be indicated by the front panel
PROTECT LED lighting up under the following conditions:
1 - A short 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 fine with RCA cables plugged in, connect the speakers, one at a time, and if 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 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.

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 - A short on the main +12 volt cable from the battery to the vehicle chassis will cause the main fuse to blow.
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.
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 that can cause excessive hiss, is a noisy head unit - unplug the amplifier input RCA cables, and if the hiss level reduces, the source unit
is at fault.

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 just a few, create radiated electrical fields, as well as noise on the +12 volt supply and ground. Remember to isolate the problem - first
unplug amplifier input RCA cables, if the noise is still present, check the speaker leads, if not, plug the RCA’s back, and investigate the source driving the
amplifier, one component at a time.

A ticking or whine that changes with engine RPM:

1 - This problem could be caused by radiation pickup of RCA cables too near to a fuel pump or a distributor, for instance, - relocate cables.
2 - Check that the head unit ground is connected straight to the vehicle chassis, and does not use factory wiring for ground.
3 - Try to supply the head unit with a clean +12 volt supply directly from the battery +, instead of using a supply from the in dash wiring/fusebox.

A constant whine:
This type of noise can be more difficult to pinpoint, but is usually caused by some kind of instability, causing oscillations in the system.
1 - Check all connections, especially for good grounds.
2 - Make sure that no speaker leads are shorting to exposed metal on the vehicle chassis.
3 -RCA cables are notorious for their problematic nature, so check that these are good, in particular the shield connections.
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 OA240.2

LINE OUT LINE INPUT

LEVEL BASS EQ LOW PASS HIGH PASS X-OVER

2-Channel Amplifier L L

6V 0.2V 0dB 12dB 30Hz 150Hz 10Hz 1.2kHz FULL HP LP

POWER PROTECTION

R R

FEATURES:
- 1 Set of RCA inputs - POWER LED: Indicates the powered up and turned on condition
- LEVEL: Variable sensitivity from 0.2V to 6V - PROTECTION LED: Indicates a high voltage, low voltage, short circuit,
- BASS EQ: Adjustable 45Hz bass boost from 0dB to 12dB hard clip, over heating or DC fault condition.
- X-OVER: Selects internal crossover functions - LINE OUTPUT: Full range RCA pass through.
- FULL: Bypasses all crossovers for full frequency operation
- LP: Selects the built in LOW PASS filter, variable from 30Hz to 150Hz
- HP: Selects the built in HIGH PASS filter, variable from 10Hz to 1.2KHz

2 Channel Full Range Stereo:

Interconnect cable checklist: Control checklist:

- Connect the two inputs of the amplifier to a Radio/CD with quality RCA cables. - Refer to the section “Settings for Best Performance”
Switch setting checklist:
- 1/2CH X-OVER: FULL Minimum final loudspeaker impedances:
- 2 ohm per channel.
MODE: STEREO
L
R

LINE OUT
LINE INPUT

- RIGHT +
L
RR

SPEAKER OUTPUT
6V

LEVEL

BRIDGED
0.2V

- LEFT +
0dB

BASS EQ
12dB
30Hz

LOW PASS
150Hz

FUSE
10Hz

HIGH PASS
1.2kHz

REM BATT+12V
FULL

POWER INPUT
X-OVER
HP
LP

GND
POWER
PROTECTION

Bridged for Subwoofer Application:

Here we show how to use the 2 channel amplifiers to power a subwoofer by taking - Connect the mono speaker positive terminal to the LEFT +, and its negative terminal to RIGHT
advantage of the mono bridging capability of all MB Quart amplifiers. - as shown.
Interconnect cable checklist:
- A MONO signal source is required to bridge channels 1/2, such as would be available Switch setting checklist:
from the mono sub bass output of an active crossover, whether standalone, or built into - X-OVER: LP
a head unit or equalizer. If you only have 1 set of RCA outputs from your headunit, you Control checklist:
can simply connect those to the inputs for ch ½ the amplifier will auto sum the signal - Refer to the section “Settings for Best Performance”
and provide mono output. Minimum final loudspeaker impedances:
Important: Do not be tempted to connect the hot, or positive outputs, from any source - 2 ohm per channel in stereo mode.
together to obtain a mono signal, as this could very well damage the output stage of - 4 ohm mono bridged.
that source.
L
R

LINE OUT

MONO LINE INPUT

LINE INPUT

(Unless using procedure

L
RR

described above)
- RIGHT +
L

SPEAKER OUTPUT
6V

LEVEL

BRIDGED
0.2V

- LEFT +
0dB

BASS EQ
12dB
30Hz

LOW PASS
150Hz

FUSE
10Hz

HIGH PASS
1.2kHz

REM BATT+12V
FULL

POWER INPUT
X-OVER
HP
LP

GND
POWER
PROTECTION

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CH3/4
OUTPUT X-OVER LOW PASS BASS EQ HIGH PASS LEVEL INPUT
Ch1 Ch3

4-Channel Amplifiers L
LP/BP HP

PROTECT
FULL 30HZ 150hZ
INPUT MODE
0dB
X-OVER
9dB 10Hz 1.2KHz
HIGH PASS
6V
LEVEL
0.2V

R
POWER
Ch2 Ch4
4CH 2CH
DUPE CH3/4 HP FULL 10Hz 1.2KHz 6V 0.2V
CH1/2
FEATURES:
- 2 Sets of RCA inputs - BASS EQ: Adjustable 45Hz bass boost from 0dB to 9dB
- LEVEL: Variable sensitivity from 0.2V to 6V - POWER LED: Indicates the powered up and turned on condition
- X-OVER: Selects internal crossover functions - PROTECTION LED: Indicates a high voltage, low voltage, short circuit,
- FULL: Bypasses all crossovers for full frequency operation hard clip, over heating or DC fault condition.
- LP/BP: Selects the built in LOW PASS filter, variable from 30Hz to 150Hz - MODE: “2” indicates one set of RCA’s are being used. This will also pass signal to channels 3/4 through 1/2 inputs.
- HP: Selects the built in HIGH PASS filter, variable from 10Hz to 1.2KHz “4” indicates connecting 2 sets of RCA’s to 1/2 and 3/4 inputs.
- DUPE 3/4: Allows CH1/2 to Duplicate the settings on CH3/4 - LINE OUTPUT: Full range RCA pass through.
4 Channel Full Range Stereo:

Interconnect cable checklist: Control checklist:

- Connect the four inputs of the amplifier to a Radio/CD with quality RCA cables. - Refer to the section “Settings for Best Performance”
Switch setting checklist:
- 1/2CH X-OVER: FULL Minimum final loudspeaker impedances:
- 3/4CH X-OVER: FULL - 2 ohm per channel.
MODE: “4” since 2 sets of RCA’s are connected.

+ Ch4 -
L
R

OUTPUT

BRIDGED
-
LP/BP

SPEAKER OUTPUT

CH3
X-OVER
POWER

PROTECT

HP

+
FULL

-
30HZ
INPUT MODE

Ch2
4CH

LOW PASS

BRIDGED
2CH

+
150hZ
DUPE CH3/4

-
0dB

CH1
BASS EQ
X-OVER
HP

+
9dB
FULL

CH3/4
CH1/2
10Hz

10Hz
HIGH PASS

HIGH PASS
1.2KHz

1.2KHz

FUSE
6V

6V
LEVEL

LEVEL
0.2V

0.2V

REM BATT+12V
Ch2

Ch1

POWER INPUT
INPUT

GND
Ch4

Ch3

2 or 3 Channel System: 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 that source.
Here we show how to use the 4 channel amplifiers as a 3 channel unit by taking - It is necessary to feed the SAME signal to both left and right inputs via a Y-adapter RCA cable.
advantage of the mono bridging capability of all MB Quart amplifiers. In order to create - Connect the mono speaker positive terminal to the RIGHT +, and its negative terminal to LEFT
a 2 channel system, simply follow the example to also mono bridge channel pair 1/2. - as shown.
Interconnect cable checklist:
- Connect the inputs of channel pair 1/2 to a suitable stereo source, e.g. a head unit Switch setting checklist:
with good quality RCA cables. - 1/2CH X-OVER: FULL
- A MONO signal source is required to bridge channel pair 3/4, such as would be - 3/4CH X-OVER: LP/BP
available from the mono sub bass output of an active crossover, whether standalone, or Control checklist:
built into a head unit or equalizer. If you only have 1 set of RCA outputs from your - Refer to the section “Settings for Best Performance”
headunit, you can simply connect those to the inputs for ch 1/2 and switch the MODE to Minimum final loudspeaker impedances:
2ch. The amplifier will auto sum the signal and provide mono output for bridged - 2 ohm per channel in stereo mode.
channels 3/4. - 4 ohm mono bridged.
+ Ch4 -
L
R

OUTPUT

BRIDGED
-
LP/BP

SPEAKER OUTPUT

CH3
X-OVER
POWER

PROTECT

HP

+
FULL

-
30HZ
INPUT MODE

Ch2
4CH

LOW PASS

BRIDGED
2CH

+
150hZ
DUPE CH3/4

-
0dB

CH1
BASS EQ
X-OVER
HP

+
9dB
FULL

CH3/4
CH1/2
10Hz

10Hz
HIGH PASS

HIGH PASS
1.2KHz

1.2KHz

FUSE

STEREO LINE INPUT

6V

6V
LEVEL

LEVEL
0.2V

0.2V

REM BATT+12V
Ch2

Ch1

POWER INPUT

MONO LINE INPUT

INPUT

(Unless using procedure

listed above for 2ch)
GND
Ch4

Ch3

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 OA1100.5

X-OVER X-OVER
Ch1 / Ch2 HI PASS LEVEL HI PASS Ch3 / Ch4 LOW PASS LEVEL
Ch1 Ch3

5-Channel Amplifiers Ch5

HI FULL
HP FULL
50Hz 4Khz 6V 0.2V 50Hz 150hz
HP FULL BP

POWER
250Hz 4kHz 6V 0.2V

Ch2 Ch4 PROTECT

30Hz 150hz 0dB 10dB 6V 0.2V Ch2 Ch4 Ch5
INPUT
REMOTE LOW PASS BASS BOOST LEVEL Ch5 MODE
FEATURES:
- 3 Sets of RCA inputs - POWER LED: Indicates the powered up and turned on condition
- LEVEL: Variable sensitivity from 0.2V to 6V - PROTECTION LED: Indicates a high voltage, low voltage, short circuit,
- BASS BOOST: Adjustable 45Hz bass boost from 0dB to 10dB hard clip, over heating or DC fault condition.
- X-OVER: Selects internal crossover functions - MODE: “2” indicates one set of RCA’s are being used. This will also pass signal to channels 3/4 and 5 through
- FULL: Bypasses all crossovers for full frequency operation 1/2 inputs. “4” indicates connecting 2 sets of RCA’s to 1/2 and 3/4 inputs. “5” indicates connecting 3 sets of
- BP: Selects the built in HI PASS and LOW PASS filters to created a BAND PASS crossover. RCA’s to channels 1/2, 3/4 and mono signal to channel 5 inputs.
- HP: Selects the built in HI PASS filter, variable from 50Hz to 4KHz. LOW PASS is bypassed.

5 Channel Discrete Operation:

You can use this configuration simply as 4 discrete full range channels, with a 5th low MODE: “5” since 3 sets of RCA’s are connected.
pass channel. All of the crossovers are bypassed , except the LOW PASS on channel 5.
Control checklist:
Interconnect cable checklist: - Refer to the section “Settings for Best Performance”
Connect channel 1&2 inputs to the front output, channels 3&4 to the rear output, and
channel 5 to the mono subwoofer output of a head unit or in dash equalizer. Minimum final loudspeaker impedances:
- 2 Ohms per channel for channels 1-4
Switch setting checklist: - 1 Ohm on channel 5
- CH 1 / 2 X-OVER: FULL
- CH 3 / 4 X-OVER: FULL
Ch2

Ch1

-
Ch4

Ch3

5CH
INPUT

+ 4CH - +
Ch5

BRIDGED
Ch1 / Ch2
HP
REMOTE

X-OVER
LLUF IH
FULL

- 3CH
50Hz

+
30Hz 150hz
LOW PASS

HI PASS
4Khz

+ 2CH -
BRIDGED
BASS BOOST
0dB

6V

LEVEL

-
0.2V
10dB

+ 1CH
50Hz 150hz
6V

HI PASS
LEVEL
0.2V
Ch5

HP FULL BP

Ch3 / Ch4
X-OVER
PROTECT

REM BATT+12V
POWER

POWER INPUT
Ch2 Ch4 Ch5

250Hz

LOW PASS
MODE

4kHz

GND
6V 0.2V

LEVEL

Single Set of Stereo RCA’s

We will use the same basic setup on the speaker and subwoofer connections as above MODE: “2” since 1 set of RCA’s are connected.
to illustrate an installation that only has 1 set of stereo RCA’s to connect to this amplifier.
By switching the amplifier to 2CH on the INPUT MODE, you now provide signal to all Control checklist:
channels on the amplifier. You sacrifice the ability to fade front to rear though. - Refer to the section “Settings for Best Performance”

Interconnect cable checklist: Minimum final loudspeaker impedances:

Connect Stereo Left and Right RCA’s from headunit to CH1&2 RCA Inputs. - 2 Ohms per channel for channels 1-4
- 1 Ohm on channel 5
Switch setting checklist:
- CH 1 / 2 X-OVER: FULL
- CH 3 / 4 X-OVER: FULL
Ch2

Ch1
Ch4

Ch3

-
INPUT

+ 4CH -+ 5CH
Ch5

Ch1 / Ch2

BRIDGED
HP
REMOTE

X-OVER
LLUF IH
FULL

- 3CH
50Hz
30Hz 150hz
LOW PASS

HI PASS

+
4Khz

+ 2CH -
BASS BOOST
0dB

6V

BRIDGED
LEVEL
0.2V
10dB

- + 1CH
50Hz 150hz
6V

HI PASS
LEVEL
0.2V
Ch5

HP FULL BP

Ch3 / Ch4
X-OVER
PROTECT

POWER

REM BATT+12V
POWER INPUT
Ch2 Ch4 Ch5

250Hz

LOW PASS
MODE

4kHz

GND
6V 0.2V

LEVEL

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 OA500.1 / OA750.1 / OA1000.1

OUTPUT INPUT
POWER BASS BOOST SUBSONIC LOW PASS LEVEL
Mono Amplifiers L L

PROTECT REMOTE 0dB 12dB 10Hz 40Hz 40Hz 300Hz 6V 0.2V

R R

FEATURES:
- 1 Set of RCA inputs - POWER LED: Indicates the powered up and turned on condition
- LEVEL: Variable sensitivity from 0.2V to 6V - PROTECTION LED: Indicates a high voltage, low voltage, short circuit,
- BASS BOOST: Adjustable 45Hz bass boost from 0dB to 12dB hard clip, over heating or DC fault condition.
- SUBSONIC: Variable from 10Hz to 40Hz (OA500.1 & OA1000.1) and 15Hz to 55Hz (OA750.1) - LINE OUTPUT: Full range RCA pass through.
- LOW PASS: Variable from 40Hz to 300Hz (OA500.1 & OA1000.1) and 40Hz to 150Hz (OA750.1)

Interconnect cable checklist:

Connect the inputs to a suitable source, e.g. a head unit with good quality RCA cables. Control checklist:
Refer to the section “Settings for Best Performance”
Use at least #12 gauge speaker wiring. The amps have dual speaker terminals,
simplifying the hookup of multiple speakers. These amps are mono, 1 channel, amplifiers Minimum final loudspeaker impedance:
which have multiple positive and negative connections for ease of wiring. The 2 positives -OA500.1 = 2-Ohms
are the same internally and the 2 negatives are the same internally. -OA750.1 & OA1000.1 = 1-Ohm

(OA1000.1 Pictured Below End Panel Layout Varies Per Model)

PROTECT REMOTE 0dB

POWER

-
SPEAKER OUTPUT
MONO

-
BASS BOOST

SUBWOOFER

+
12dB

+
10Hz 40Hz

SUBSONIC

FUSE
40Hz 300Hz 6V

LOW PASS

TO BATTERY + 12 Volts
LEVEL

DESIGNATED

REM BATT+12V
VIA FUSE
0.2V

MONO OUTPUT
POWER INPUT
REMOTE TURN-ON
R

OUTPUT

FROM HEAD UNIT

GND
CHASSIS GROUND
INPUT
R

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