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Settings for Best Performance

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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ONX1.1000D / ONX1.1500D

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 0-10dB. 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. 

ONX2.100 / ONX4.60 / ONX4.80 / ONX4.125 / ONX80.4/500
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 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 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 
output in this application. 

Summary of Contents for ONYX ONX1.1000D

Page 1: ...rference in the audio system 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 unwanted issues When mounting the amplifier ensure that it is mounted HORIZONTALLY as shown in the diagram above for optimal heat dissipation Mounting amplifier...

Page 2: ...plifiers ONX2 100 2 Channel Amplifiers ONX4 80 500 5 Channel Amplifier ONX1 1000D ONX1 1500D D Class Mono Amplifiers TECHNICAL DATA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS General Instructions Settings for Best Performance 1 WARRANTY 1 FOR EXTENDED WARRANTY INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT WWW MAXXWARRANTY COM ...

Page 3: ... 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 connect...

Page 4: ...equency 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...

Page 5: ...hiclechassiswillcausethemainfusetoblow 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 andelectricalint...

Page 6: ...el amplifiers to power a subwoofer 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 LPF from the mono sub bass output of an active crossover whether standalone or built into Control checklist a head unit or equalizer ...

Page 7: ...h left and right inputs via a Y adapter RCA cable Here we show how to use the 4 channel amplifiers as a 3 channel unit by taking Connect the mono speaker positive terminal to the RIGHT and its negative terminal to LEFT advantage of the mono bridging capability of all MB Quart amplifiers In order to create as shown a 2 channel system simply follow the example to also mono bridge channel pair 1 2 In...

Page 8: ...riable sensitivity from 0 2V to 6V BASS EQ Adjustable 45Hz bass boost from 0dB to 10dB X OVER Selects internal crossover functions FULL Bypasses all crossovers for full frequency operation BP Selects the built in LOW PASS filter variable from 30Hz to 150Hz HI Selects the built in HI PASS filter variable from 10Hz to 15KHz POWER LED Indicates the powered up and turned on condition PROTECTION LED In...

Page 9: ...blechecklist Connecttheinputstoasuitablesource e g aheadunitwithgoodqualityRCAcables Controlchecklist Refertothesection SettingsforBestPerformance Use at least 12 gauge speaker wiring The amps have dual speaker terminals simplifyingthehookupofmultiplespeakers Theseampsaremono 1channel amplifiers Minimumfinalloudspeakerimpedance 1 Ohm which have multiple positive and negative connections for ease o...

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Page 11: ...res 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...

Page 12: ...PART S411 Check out our videos of new products events and technical tutorials at www youtube com maxxsonicsusainc ONX2 100 ONX4 60 ONX4 80 ONX4 125 ONX4 80 500 ONX1 1000D ONX1 1500D ...

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