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MX-1 Premium High To Low Level Converter

  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, adjustable Band 
  Width (wide & 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 & Output Level Control: Allows for gain matching both 
  radio and amplifier audio signals.

* Converts High Level OEM speaker wires to Ultra Clean RCA 

MX-2 Deluxe High To Low Level Converter

* 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.
* Remote Output: Driver circuit to turn on amplifier when module
  activates.

MX-3 Bass Controller

* 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

* 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 circuit to turn on amplifier when module activates.

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Summary of Contents for Samson HS1500.1D

Page 1: ...SAMSON HS300 4 HS500 4 HS800 4 HS1500 1D HS2500 1D ...

Page 2: ...S USA Inc SAMSON HIGH PERFORMANCE AMPLIFIERS The Samson 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 a remote Level control module some models that allows subwoofer Level control from the drivers seat To en...

Page 3: ...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...

Page 4: ... daisy chainmultipleamplifiersfromonesignal Themonoampsarecapableof4 2 1 Ohm loads Operating the amp below 1 Ohm can cause damage to the ampnotcoveredinthewarranty HS1500 1D HS2500 1D MONO BLOCK AMPLIFIERS The 4 channel amps have the same features as the 2 channel models accept that there are 2 sets of controls 1setforchannels1 2and1setforchannels3 4 In addition the 4 channel models have a Mode sw...

Page 5: ...els3 4 AMONO signal source is required to bridge channel pair 3 4 such as would be HIPASS N A available from the mono sub bass output of an active crossover whether LPF 11o clock 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 TIP If you are using the mono sub bass output of an active cross...

Page 6: ...y Refer to the Monobasswooferwiring loudspeaker manufacturer specifications and the section Setting up systems Connect the mono speaker positive terminal to the either and its negative afterinstallationforbestperformance terminaltoeither Levelcontrolchecklist Switchsettingchecklist Refertothesection Settingupsystemsafterinstallationforbestperformance 4channelhighsamplifier 1 2CHX OVER HPF Minimumf...

Page 7: ...ase of wiring The 2 positives Refertothesection Settingupsystemsafterinstallationforbestperformance arethesameinternallyandthe2negativesarethesameinternally Minimumfinalloudspeakerimpedance 1 Ohm FULL RANGE STEREO LINE INPUT 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 A...

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Page 9: ...o 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 LPF 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 gre...

Page 10: ...ndandremoteleadsconnected theamplifiermaybefaulty Systemdoesnotturnon 1 Checkallfuses 2 Checkallconnections 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 theheadunit s 12voltandremoteleadstolocalizetheproblem Noiseproblems Systemnoisecanbedividedintotwocategories hiss andel...

Page 11: ...lid 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 ...

Page 12: ... and activates the MX 2 As an option the module also offers a remote turn on wire Remote Output Driver circuit to turn on amplifier when module activates MX 3 Bass Controller 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 ...

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