FX 11000
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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
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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.
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WARRANTY 1
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
General Instructions 2
Settings for Best Performance 3
TROUBLE SHOOTING 4
FX2.60 2-Channel Amplifiers 5
FX4.50 / FX4.70 / FX4.100 4-Channel Amplifiers 6
FX1.400 / FX1.600 A/B-Class Mono Amplifiers 7
FX1.1000 D-Class Mono Amplifier
TECHNICAL DATA 8
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.
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.
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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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
High Pass:
-When in Hi Pass operation, this setting acts as a low frequency cut off for your system reproduction. The point that you set it at cuts off any frequencies from reproduction beyond this
point. The 12 o’clock position is a great starting point. EXAMPLE: If you adjust the High Pass to 100Hz, the amplifier will not play frequencies below 100Hz but will play frequencies from
100Hz to the highest frequency the amplifier is capable of reproducing.
-When in Low Pass/Bandpass operation, this setting acts as a low frequency cut off for your system reproduction aka Subsonic Filter. The point that you set it at cuts off any frequencies
from reproduction beyond this point. The 12 o’clock position is a great starting point. EXAMPLE: If you adjust the High Pass to 60Hz, the amplifier will not play frequencies below 60Hz
but will play frequencies from 60Hz to the chosen Low Pass frequency.
-When in Flat/Full operation, the Low Pass crossover is bypassed.
Bass EQ:
This setting is a fixed bass boost at 45Hz that is variable from 0-9dB. 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.
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
output in this application.
FX1.400 / FX1.600 / FX1.1000
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.
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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TROUBLE SHOOTING
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.
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.
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.
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 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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FX2.60
OUTPUT INPUT
2-Channel Amplifiers
LEVEL BASS EQ HIGH PASS LOW PASS X-OVER
L
POWER PROTECTION
6V 0.2V 0dB 9dB 30Hz 150Hz 10Hz 1.2kHz FULL HP LP
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 9dB 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
- LPF: Selects the built in LOW PASS filter, variable from 30Hz to 150Hz
- HPF: Selects the built in HIGH PASS filter, variable from 10Hz to 1.2kHz
-
LEFT
L
R
BRIDGED +
6V
LEVEL
-
RIGHT
0.2V
+
0dB
BASS EQ
9dB
30Hz
HIGH PASS
150Hz
FUSE
10Hz
LOW PASS
1.2kHz
FULL
REM BATT+12V
X-OVER
HP
POWER INPUT
LP
POWER
GND
PROTECTION
Mono Operation: - You can also feed the SAME signal to both left and right inputs via a Y-adapter RCA cable.
- Connect the mono speaker positive terminal to the RIGHT +, and its negative terminal to LEFT
Here we show how to use the 2 channel amplifiers as a 1 channel unit by taking - as shown.
advantage of the mono bridging capability of all MB Quart amplifiers.
Interconnect cable checklist: Switch setting checklist:
- A MONO signal source is required to bridge channels 1/2, such as would be available - X-OVER: LP/BP
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 Control checklist:
can simply connect those to the inputs for ch 1/2 and switch the X-OVER to LP/BP. The - Refer to the section “Settings for Best Performance”
amplifier will auto sum the signal and provide mono output for bridged channels 1/2. Minimum final loudspeaker impedances:
Important: Do not be tempted to connect the hot, or positive outputs, from any source - 4 ohm mono bridged.
together to obtain a mono signal, as this could very well damage the output stage of
that source.
OUTPUT
-
INPUT
LEFT
+
6V
-
LEVEL
RIGHT
0.2V
+
0dB
BASS EQ
9dB
30Hz
HIGH PASS
FUSE
150Hz
10Hz
LOW PASS
1.2kHz
REM BATT+12V
FULL
X-OVER
HP
POWER INPUT
LP
POWER
GND
PROTECTION
Ch 3&4
OUTPUT X-OVER LOW PASS BASS EQ HIGH PASS LEVEL INPUT
Ch1 Ch3
PROTECTION
POWER
4CH 2CH DUPE 3/4 HP FULL 10Hz 1.2kHz 6V 0.2V Ch2 Ch4
Ch 1&2
FEATURES:
- 2 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 EQ: Adjustable 45Hz bass boost from 0dB to 9dB hard clip, over heating or DC fault condition.
- X-OVER: Selects internal crossover functions - MODE: “2CH” indicates one set of RCA’s are being used. This will also pass signal to channels 3/4 through 1/2 inputs.
- FULL: Bypasses all crossovers for full frequency operation “4CH” indicates connecting 2 sets of RCA’s to 1/2 and
- LP: Selects the built in LOW PASS filter, variable from 30Hz to 150Hz 3/4 inputs.
- HP: Selects the built in HIGH PASS filter, variable from 10Hz to 1.2kHz - LINE OUTPUT: Full range RCA pass through.
4 Channel Full Range Stereo:
+ Ch1 -
BRIDGED
LP/BP HP
POWER
PROTECTION
X-OVER
- Ch2
FULL
+
30Hz
4CH
+ Ch3 -
INPUT MODE
LOW PASS
BRIDGED
2CH
150Hz
DUPE 3/4
-
0dB
Ch4
BASS EQ
X-OVER
HP
+
9dB
FULL
10Hz
10Hz
HIGH PASS
HIGH PASS
FUSE
1.2kHz
1.2kHz
6V
6V
LEVEL
LEVEL
REM BATT+12V
0.2V
0.2V
POWER INPUT
Ch1
Ch2
INPUT
GND
Ch3
Ch4
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 Ch4 +, and its negative terminal to Ch3 - as
a 2 channel system, simply follow the example to also mono bridge channel pair 1/2. 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
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.
OUTPUT
+ Ch1 -
BRIDGED
LP/BP HP
POWER
PROTECTION
X-OVER
- Ch2
FULL
+
30Hz
4CH
+ Ch3 -
INPUT MODE
LOW PASS
BRIDGED
2CH
150Hz
DUPE 3/4
-
0dB
Ch4
BASS EQ
X-OVER
HP
+
9dB
FULL
10Hz
10Hz
HIGH PASS
HIGH PASS
FUSE
1.2kHz
1.2kHz
6V
6V
LEVEL
LEVEL
REM BATT+12V
0.2V
0.2V
POWER INPUT
INPUT
GND
Ch3
Ch4
OUTPUT INPUT
Mono Amplifiers
REMOTE
BASS BOOST SUBSONIC LOW PASS LEVEL L
POWER
FEATURES:
- 1 Set of RCA inputs - POWER LED: Indicates the powered up and turned on condition
- LEVEL: Variable sensitivity from 0.2V to 6V - PROTECT 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.
- SUBSONIC: Variable from 10Hz to 40Hz - LINE OUTPUT: Full range RCA pass through.
- LOW PASS: Variable from 40Hz to 300Hz
Use at least #14 gauge speaker wiring. The amps have dual speaker terminals, Minimum final loudspeaker impedance for the FX1.400 and FX1.600: 2-Ohms.
simplifying the hookup of multiple speakers. These amps are mono, 1 channel, amplifiers Warning: The FX1.400 and FX1.600 amps are 4 & 2-Ohm stable only.
which have multiple positive and negative connections for ease of wiring. The 2 positives They are not 1-Ohm stable.
are the same internally and the 2 negatives are the same internally.
Minimum final loudspeaker impedance for the FX1.1000: 1-Ohm.
PROTECT
POWER
+
SPEAKER OUTPUT
REMOTE
MONO
+
MIN MAXX
MBQR-2
SUBWOOFER
-
0dB
BASS BOOST
-
12dB
10Hz
SUBSONIC
40Hz
FUSE
40Hz
LOW PASS
300Hz
TO BATTERY + 12 Volts
REM BATT+12V
DESIGNATED VIA FUSE
6V
LEVEL
POWER INPUT
MONO OUTPUT
0.2V
REMOTE TURN-ON
FROM HEAD UNIT
L
R
OUTPUT
GND
CHASSIS GROUND
INPUT
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1000
MX-2 Deluxe High To Low Level Converter MX-4 Add A Sub High To Low Level Converter
* Converts High Level OEM speaker wires to Ultra Clean RCA * Converts High Level OEM speaker wires to Ultra Clean RCA Low Level
Low Level Outputs Outputs
* High Level Inputs: Accepts all types of High level Inputs * High Level Inputs: Accepts all types of High level Inputs including
including floating ground and high voltages up to 30 volts. floating ground and high voltages up to 30 volts.
* Audio Signal Sense / Hardwire Turn-On: Audio sense detects * Audio Signal Sense / Hardwire Turn-On: Audio sense detects music
music signals from the OEM wires and activates the MX-2. As signals from the OEM wires and activates the MX-4. As an option, the
an option, the module also offers a remote turn-on wire. module also offers a remote turn-on wire.
* Remote Output: Driver circuit to turn on amplifier when module * Remote Output: Driver circuit to turn on amplifier when module activates.
activates.
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