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HS300.4 / HS500.4 / HS800.4 4-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER APPLICATIONS 

4 CHANNEL FULL RANGE SYSTEM

2 or 3 CHANNEL SYSTEM

- HI PASS: N/A

Here we show how to use the 4 channel amplifiers as straight forward discrete 4 

- LOW PASS: N/A

channel full range units.

Interconnect cable checklist:

Channels 3/4:

- Connect the four inputs of the amplifier to a Radio/CD with quality RCA cables.

- HI PASS: N/A
- LOW PASS: N/A

Switch setting checklist:
- 1/2CH X-OVER:

  FULL

Level control checklist:

- 3/4CH X-OVER:

  FULL

- Refer to the section 

“Setting up systems after installation for best performance”

Minimum final loudspeaker impedances:

Crossover frequency control checklist:

- 2 ohm per channel.

Channels 1/2:

Switch setting checklist:

Here we show how to use the 4 channel amplifiers as a 3 channel unit by taking 

- 1/2CH X-OVER:

  FULL

advantage of the mono bridging capability of all Hifonics amplifiers.

- 3/4CH X-OVER:

  LPF

The  following  example  shows  how  to  create  a  3  channel  system  by  mono 
bridging channel pair 3 / 4. In order to create a 2 channel system, simply follow 

Crossover frequency control checklist:

the example to also mono bridge channel pair 1 / 2.

Channels 1/2:
- HI PASS: N/A

Interconnect cable checklist:

- LOW PASS: N/A

- Connect the inputs of channel pair 1/2 to a suitable stereo source, e.g. a head 
unit with good quality RCA cables.

Channels 3/4:

- A MONO signal source is required to bridge channel pair 3/4, such as would be 

- HI PASS: N/A

available  from  the  mono  sub  bass  output  of  an  active  crossover,  whether 

- LPF: 11 o’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 crossover, there is 

1/2 and switch the 

MODE

 to 3ch. The amplifier will auto sum the signal and 

nothing wrong with switching in   the low pass filter in these amplifiers for a 

provide mono output for bridged channels 3/4. 

steeper low pass rolloff.

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 

Level control checklist:

output stage of that source.

- Refer to the section 

“Setting up systems after installation for best performance”

- It is necessary to feed the SAME signal to both left and right inputs via a Y-
adapter RCA cable.

Minimum final loudspeaker impedances:

- Connect the mono speaker positive terminal to the CH4 +, and its negative 

- 2 ohm per channel in stereo mode.

terminal to CH3 - as shown.

- 4 ohm mono bridged.

POWER INPUT

GND      REM   BA

TT+12V

SPEAKER OUTPUT

Ch1                      CH2

CH3                      Ch4

Ch1                      CH2

CH3                      Ch4

-          +          -          +           -          +          -          +

BRIDGED

BRIDGED

FUSE

POWER INPUT

GND      REM   BA

TT+12V

SPEAKER OUTPUT

-         +          -          +           -          +          -          +

BRIDGED

BRIDGED

FUSE

STEREO LINE INPUT

MONO LINE INPUT

(Unless using procedure
listed above for 3ch)

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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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