Quick Start Installation Guide The input MODE switch will “sum” or combine the right and left channel signals in the MONO position to improve bass performance. Select MONO only when the amp is being used for subwoofers. The XOVER Mode switch sets the type of crossover that will be active. 4 channel models will have two switches, one for each
Before you start CAUTION Many new and factory radios require a reset code when disconnected from battery power. This is an anti-theft feature. Before unplugging power, you must determine if your radio/source unit requires a reset code. Power cable size and fusing It is critical to use the proper power and ground cable. Select the size listed here for your amplifier model. Always use high quality copper cable. Be sure to use the proper fuse size for each model. Some models require an external fuse. Model Fuse Size Cable Size ZXX-500.2 30A x 1 ZXX-600.4 25A x 2 ZXX-1000.4 35A x 2 ZXX-1200.1D MAXI 70A x 1 ZXX-1800.1D MAXI 80A x 1 ZXX-2000.4 35A x 3 ZXX-2400.1D MAXI 60A x 2 ZXX-3200.1D EXTERNAL 4ga 2ga Installation 1 Disconnect negative battery terminal Place terminal in a secure position so that it won't accidentally contact the negative battery post 2 Run Cables Properly route power, speaker and RCA cables through the vehicle. 3 Mount Amplifier Choose a mounting location that will provide adequate air ventilation. Mount the amplifier to a secure surface. Do not mount the amplifier upside down. 4 Chassis Ground 10 Speaker BRIDGED ConneLEcFTtions RIGHT BRIDGED CH 3 CH 4 The chassis ground connection is critical to the performance of the amplifier. Choose a location that is close to the amplifier. Completely scrape away the paint and use a nut and bolt if possible. DO NOT USE AN EXISTING FACTORY BOLT! Bare metal 5 Negative Power Connection Attach the chassis ground cable to the amplifier negative terminal. It is important to make sure this connection is very tight. 6 Remote Turn-on Connection Attach the remote turn on wire to the amplifier remote output of the source unit. BRIDGED LEFT RIGHT SPEAKER OUTPUT 7 Positive Power Connection BRIDGED LEFT RIGHT SPEAKER OUTPUT BRIDGED BRIDGED LEFT RIGHT CH 3 CH 4 SPEAKER OUTPSUPETAKER OUTSPPUETAKER Connect the speaker cables to the speaker SoPEuAtKpERut conneOcUtToPUrTs. Follow the diagram below that best fits your speaker configuration. Stereo BRIDGED LEFT RIGHT BRIDGED CH 3 CHSP4EAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT Bridged BRIDGED CH 1 CH 2 BRIDGED LEFT RIGHT BRIDGE CH 3 SPEAKER OUTPUSTPEAKER OSUPTEPAUKTER OUTPSUPETAKER SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT Monoblock single woofer BRIDGED CH 3 CH 4 BRIDGED BRIDGE LEFT RIGHT CH 1 Monoblock multiple woofers BRIDGED CH 1 CH 2 SPEAKER BRIDGED OUTLPEUFTT SPEAKER RIGHT OUTPUT SPEAKER OUSTPPEUATKER OUTSPPUETAKER OUTSPPUETAKER OUTPUT SPEAKESRPEAKER OUTPUOTUTPUT BRIDGE CH 3 Attach the main power cable to the amplifier +12V. The cable must run directly to the battery and be properly fused and be very tight. 8 Signal Input Connection Connect the RCA cables to the INPUT connectors. The OUTPUT can be used to provide input for a second amplifier. 9 Level Control BRIDGED LEFT RIGHT BRIDGED CH 1 CH 2 BRIDGED CH 3 CH 4 11 Positive Battery Connection SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT BRIDGED CH 3 CH 4 SPEAKER SPEAKER OUTPUT OUTPUCT onnect the pSoPEwAKeERr cable toOUtThPUeT positive battery terminal. The power cable must be fused within 18 inches of the battery terminal. SPEAKER OUTPUT Be prepared to disarm your vehicle's alarm and to enter your radio / source unit code. SPEAKER OUTPUT Turn the LEVEL control completelyINPUT counter-clockwise to minimum. LEVEL INPUT LEVEL 9V 0.2V 6V 0.2V 12 Re-connect Negative Battery Terminal SUBSONIC SUBSONIC 15 35Hz 10 40Hz XOVER MODE Re-connect the negative battery terminal making sure it is securely tightened. FULL HP MONO STEREO LP PHASE LPF LPF LPF XOVER MODE SPEAKER INPUT LEVEL INPUT LEVEL SUBSONIC SUBSONIC XOVER MODE 2CH 3CH 4CH Setup 9V 0.2V 6V 0.2V 15 35Hz 10 40Hz FULL HP LP MONO STEREO CommLPFon SHPyFstBeASmS EQSeLEtVuELp LEVEL BASS EQ HPF LPF BRIDGED LEFT RIGHT BRIDGED CH 3 CH 4 BRIDGED LEFT RIGHT A PHASE Input Mode The input MODE switch will "sum" or combLIiPNnFePUthTe righLtIPNaFIPNnUPdTUleTft cLhPaFnINnPeUl sTignaXlsOVER LEFT BRIDGXEMDOOVRIDGEHETR in theLMEVOENL O posLiEtLiVoEEnVLEtoL imSpUrBoLSvEeOVNbEIaCLssSUBSSUOBNSIOCNIC SUBSONIC performance. Select MONO only when the 2ch - Full Range 30 250Hz 60 1.2KHz 0 12dB 6V 0.2V CHANNEL 1/2 MXOOCDVH E3ERBRIDGED CH 4 MODE 6V 0.2V 0 12dB 60 1.2KHz 30 250Hz BRIDGED CHANNEL 3/4 LEFT SPEAKER RIGHT OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT XOVER MODE SUBSONIC LPF SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT 0 180 B BASS EQ Xover Mode 0 10dB C High pass Adjustment D Low pass Adjustment E Bass Boost F Remote Level Control G Level Setting amp is being used for subwoofers. FULL LPF HPF MONO STEREO 35 250Hz 30 250Hz 40 300Hz SPEAKER FULL OUTPHUTP 9V 0.2V 6V9V 0.20V.2V 156V 35H0z.2V 10 15 40Hz35Hz 10 LP 40Hz TofhBceArSoXPSsOHsEAVoQSvEEeRr tMhaoHtdwPePLFiHPsllAwFbSietEcahcstHievPtesLF.Pt4LhFPecFhtyapneneLlPFLPF models will have two switches, one for each MODE XOVER LPF set of channels. BR4IDCGHED 2CH 0 9dB 60 1.3KHz 60 1.2KHz LEFT RIGHT FULL LPF HPF 0 180 350 2501H8z0 30 35 2502H5z0Hz 40 30300H2z50Hz 40 300Hz MOFNUOLSLPESAKTEER RHEPO LP OUMTPOUTNO STEREO SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT FULL LPFMHODPEF MOX-NOVOESRTEREO X-OVER 10 LPF HPF FULL FULL HPF LPF BRIDGED LEFT RIGHT SPEAKER 40Hz 40 300Hz BRBIDRGOIDEUGDETDPUT CHL3EFT CHRI4GHT MXOODVEER MODE LPF HPF FULL SPEAKER OUTPUT SPSEPAEKAEKRER OUOTUPTUPTUT BRIDGED CH 1 MFOUNLOL LSPTFEREHOPF 4ch - Full Range LPF HPF BASS EQ LEMVEOL DE CH 2 MONO STEREO 30 250Hz 60 1.2KHz 0 12dB 6V 0.2V CHANNEL 1/2 LEVELX-BOAVSSEERQ HPF FULL LPF HPF LPF X-OVER FULL LPF HPF 6V 0.2V 0 12dB 60 1.2KHz 30 BR2I5DG0EHDz SPEAKER CHANNEL 3/4 LEFT RIGHT BRIDOGEUDTPUT CH 1 CH 2 BRIDGED CH 1 CH 2 SPEAKER SPEAKER OUTPUT OUTPUT BRIDGED CH 3 CH 4 SPEAKER SPEAKER 4CH 2CH ToisuhtteypBpuHAitcPSabSFlel(yElhoQuiwgshethdpBeatABossSAsepSSlLIferNiSEEolctPQVtetEeUeErQc)dTLtcfmoreniBdqtHArruPoaSeLIFlnNSnEwgPcVEeiUyElQl.TLalTinmhdiiHtshtPShiFHUePBFSSPEOALIKNNEERPIVCUETLSHUPOBUFTSPUOT LINNEIPCVUETL MODE XOVER MOMDOEDE XOVER SPEAKER OUTPUT MODE MODE X-OVER LPF HPF FULL X-OLVPEFR HPF SPEAKER OUTPUT LPF HPF FULL SUBSONIC SUBSONHIPCF LPFFULL LPF HPF BASS EQ LEVEL X-OVER FULL HPF LPF XBM-AOSPOSEVAKDSEEREERQ OLUTEPUVT EL HPF LPF FULL LEVEL BASS EQ HPF X-OVER FULL HPF SPEAKER OUTPUT LPF LPF SPEAKER OUTPUT HPF SSPPEEAAKKEERR BASS EQ OOUUTTPPUUTT LEVEL SPEAKER frequency speakers from damage and to 4CH allow0 a s1m0doBoth t0ra0nsi9td1ioB0dnB fro6m00 a1.s3Ku9HbdzBwo6o0fe60r1..2K1H.z3KHz 60 1.2KHz 9V 0.2V 6V 0.2V 15 35Hz 10 40Hz 9V 0.2V 6V 0.2V TwhilleliLmPitFo(luotwpuptaasbsofvPileHteAtrh)SecEosnetlreocltedLPF LPF LPPFHASE LPF LPF 2CH 4CH 2CH FULL LP H2PCH 3CHM4OCNHO STERE3O0 250Hz 60 1.2KHz 0 9dB 30 250Hz 60 1.2FKHUzLL0 CHANNEL 1/2 12dHBP 6CVHA0.N2VMNOENLO1/2S6TVER0E.2OV BRIDGED LEFT RIGHT 6V 0.2V 30 0 12dB 60 1.2KHz 30 250Hz CHANNEL 3/4 BRIDGED CH 3 CH 4 SP2EA5K0ERHz 60 1.2KHz BRIDGED CH 3 OUTPUCHT4 0 9dB CHANNEL 3/4 15BRIDGED 35Hz 10 40Hz LP CH 3 HPF CH 4 BASS EXOQVER LEMVOEDEL SUBSOLNIEC VLEPFL BASS EQ SPEAKER HPF OUTPUT LPF SPEAKER SPEAKER OUTPUT OUTPUT SPEAKER XOVER LPF MLOPDFE XOVER FULL LPF HPF MONOSTEREO MODE MODE 10 40Hz 40 300Hz X-OVER X-OVER 6V 0.2V OUTPUT SPEAKER frequency. This is used to allow 4ch - Mixed Mono FULL LPF HPF FULL LPF HPF a smooth transition to the higher BRIDGED 30 250HSPzEAKER60BRID1GE.2D KOUHTPzUT 0 12dB 6V 0.2V MODE 6V 0.2V 0 X-OVER X-OVER 12dB 60 1.2KHz 30 BRIDGED LEFT RIGHT 250HzBRIDGEBDRBIDRGIDEGDED LEFT CHL1EFT RIGHCHTRI2GHT BRIDGED CH 3 CH 4 frequency speakers0. 180 LEFT RIGHT 35 250Hz 30 250Hz 40 300Hz FULLCH 3LPF HCPHFACNH 4NEMLON1/O2 STEREO FULL LPF HPF FULL LPF HPF FULL LPF HP4FCH MO2NCOH STEREO CHANNEL 3/4 0 180 35 250Hz 30 250Hz 40 300Hz 4CH 2CH The Bass EQ contBroAlSwSilEl QincreBasAeSSthEeQpower output at 45Hz for more pronounced bass. HPSPFEA1KECR H HOUPTP2UFTCH/4CH SPEAKER SPEAKER MODE MODEX-OLVPEFR HPF XB-MAOOSVSDEEERQ LEVEL OUTPUT LPF HPF MODBEASS EQLPXF-OHLPVEFEVFRUELLL SPEAKER OUTPUT FUXLLL-POHFPVFELRPF HPF BASS EQ LEVEL SPEAKER OUTPUT HPF HPF HPF LPF FULPLF HLPF FULL HPF LPF FULL 30 250Hz 60 1.2KHz 0 9dB 6V 0.2V 30 250Hz 60 1.2KHz 0 9dB 6V 0.2V OUTPUT SPSEPAEKAEKRER OUOTUPTUPTUT LPFSPEAKER HPF OUTPUT SSPPEEAAKKEERR BASS EQ OOUUTTPPUUTT LEVEL SSPPEEAAKKEERR Exercise caution when using this control. Increase the level in small amounts until distortion is noticed0, the1n0dbBack 0off a 9lidtBtle. 60 1.3KHz 60 0 9dB 1.2KHz 0 12dB BRIDGED LPF LEFT RIGHT Some models include a bass LPF HPCFHANNEBLA1S/2S EQ LEVEL LEVEL BASSCHEAQNNEL 3H/4PF LPF 2CH 3CH44CCHH 2CH30 250Hz 60 1.2KHz 0 9dB 6V 0.2V 30 4CH 2CH MODE 30 250Hz 60 1.2KHz 0 12FdUBXLL-OLC6PVVFHEHRAP0FN.2VNEL 1/2FUX6LVL-OLPVF0E.2HRVPF 0 12dB 60 1.2KHz 30 250Hz 60 1.3KHz 60 1.2KHz CHANNEL 1/2 CHANNEL 3/4 HPF BRIDGED CH 1 BASS EQ CH 2 XLOEVV4ECEHRL2CH MODELEVEL BASS EQ HPF SUBSONIC LPF LPF HPF MODBEASS EQLPXF-OHLPVEFEVFRUELLL FUXLLL-POHFPVFELRPF HPF BASS EQ LEFVUXLE-LOLVEHRPF BRIDGED 250Hz 60 1.2KHz 0 CH 3 BRIDGED CH 4 LEFT RIGHT 9dBBRIDGED CH 1 CHANNEL 3/4 LPF SPEAKER SPEAKER SPEAKER OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT SPEAKER 6V CH 2 OUTPUT 0.2V SPEAKER remote. Avoid adjusting the bass remote while operating vehicle. SPEAKER 30 OUTPUT 250Hz 60 SPEAKER Mono 1.2KHz 0 1230dB250Hz 6V60 0.2V LPF HPF FULL 1.2KHz 0 9dB 6V 0.2V6V 0.320V 0 250Hz 60 1.12K2Hdz B0 69d0B 61V.2K0.2HV z 30 CHAOUNTPNUET L 1/2 LPFFUSPLEALKELRHPPCFFHAHNNPEBFLA1OS/2USTPMEUTQONOLESVTELEREOSPEAKELREVEL BAOSUSTCCPHEU1AHTQN0ANENL 3NH/44PE0FLH3z/4 4L0PF 300Hz 250Hz BRIDGED CH 3 CH 4 XOVER MODE SUBSONIC LPF XOVER MODE SUBSONIC LPF 30 250Hz 60 1.2KHz 0 12dB 6V 0.2V CHANNEL 1/2 6V 0.2V 0 12dB 60 1.2KHz 30 250Hz CHANNEL 3/4 FULL LPF HPF MONO STEREO 10 40Hz 40 300Hz SPEAKER OUTPUT This is a critical step to insure your amplifiIeNrPUT is properly adjusted to match the signal LEVEL output level of your source unit. INPUT FULL LPF HPF MBROIDNGEOD STEREO LEVEL SUBSONCHI3C SUBSCHO4 NIC XOVER MODE SUBSONIC LPF XOVER MODE 10 40Hz FULL LPF HPF MONO STEREO 40 10 30400HHz z40 300Hz SPEAKER OUTPUT THIS IS NOT A VOLUME CONTROL! 9V 0.2V 6V 0.2V 15 S3PE5AHKEzR MODE 10 OUTP4U0THz MODE X-OVER X-OVER FULL LPF HPF FULL LPF HPF FXUL-LOVEHPR MONO STEREXO-OVER FULL LLPPF H4CPH F 2CH FULL LPF HPF OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OOUUTTPPUUTT OUTPUT 1. If possible, with the source unit off, turned down (counter clockwise). confirm that the primaPryHAvoSlEume conLtProFl is LPF 4CLHPF 2CH LPF HPF BASS EQ LEVEL XOVER MODE 30 250Hz 60 1.2KHz 0 9dB 6V 0.2V CHANNEL 1/2 LPF HPF BASS EQ LEVEL 30 250Hz 60 1.2KHz 0 9dB 6V 0.2V CHANNEL 3/4 2. Turn on the source unit (CD, or MP3 player). Re-confirm that the volume is LPF HPF BASS EQ LEVEL LPF HPF BASS EQ LEVEL turned down. Make sure the treble are all set to center or s"0o"uarcdejuusntmit ecnotn.tMroalsk;ebsaularencteh0,aftatdh1ee8r0,gbreaesns35LaEndD250oHnz 30 250Hz 40 300Hz FULL LPF HMPFODE MONXO-OVSETREREO FULL LPF HPF X-OVER FULL LPF HPF the end of the amplifier is illuminated. 30 250Hz 60 1.2KHz 0 4CH 2CH 9dB 6V 0.2V MODE 30 250Hz 60 1.2KHz 0 9dB 6V 0.2V 3. Play a clean musical selection of which you are very famBilAiaSrS. CEDQ is pBrAeSfeSrrEeQd. HPF CHHAPNFNEL 1/2 LPF HPF BASS EQ LEVEL LPF HPCF HABNANSESLEQ3/4LEVEL Do not use radio signals for level setting. Hit play and start turning the volume 30 250Hz 60 1.2KHz 0 9dB 6V 0.2V 30 250Hz 60 1.2KHz 0 9dB 6V 0.2V 4. of the source unit up. Stop increasing the source unit volume when you reach 30/4 (a10bdoBut 750 %) o9drBuntil 60 1.3KHz 60MO1D.2KEHz CHANNEL 1/2 FXUOXVLEL-ROLPVFEMHROPDFE 4CH SU2BFCSUHOXLNL-ICOLPVLFPEF HRPF CHANNEL 3/4 you hear speakers begin to slightly start producing distortion. FULL LPF HPF MONO STEREO 10 40Hz 40 300Hz BRIDGED LEFT RIGHT SPEAKER SPEAKER OUTPUT OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER BRIDGED OUTPUT LEFT RIGHT SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT Quick Start Installation Guide BRIDGED LEFT RIGHT SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT ZXX-500.2 ZXX-600.4 ZXX-1000.4 ZXX-1200.1D ZXX-1800.1D ZXX-2000.4 ZXX-2400.1D ZXX-3200.1D 5. Increase the amplifier level (clockwise) until distortion is heard, then back the level down (counter clockwise) until the distortion is eliminated. Small adjustments may need to be made to balance the levels of multiple amplifiers. LPF 4CH 2CH HPF BASS EQ LEVEL LPF HPF BASS EQ LEVEL View other Car Amplifiers made by Hifonics Car Audio on our website. 30 250Hz 60 1.2KHz 0 9dB 6V 0.2V 30 250Hz 60 1.2KHz 0 9dB 6V 0.2VAdobe PDF Library 15.0