MB QUART NA3-560.4 Quick Start Installation Manual

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. Check the
operation manual for your vehicle or contact the dealer.
Congratulations on your choice of a MBQuart amplifier. This "Quick Start
Installation" guide is meant to help you "hook up" and play music. For more
detailed information, on system setting, speaker and subwoofer configuration
and full specifications by model please visit our website at www.MBQuart.com
Power cable size
Model
NA3-560.4
It is critical to use the proper power
and ground cable. Select the size
NA3-1000.5
listed here for your amplifier model.
Always use high quality copper
NA3-600.6
cable. Visit our website for multi amp
system cable recommendations.
Installation
Disconnect
1
Negative Battery
Terminal
Place terminal in a secure
position so that it won't
accidentally contact the
negative battery post
Run Cables
2
Properly route power,
speaker and RCA cables
through the vehicle.
Mount Amplifier
3
Choose a mounting location
that will provide adequate air
ventilation. Mount the amplifier to
a secure surface. Do not mount
the amplifier upside down.
Chassis Ground
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!
Power
5
Connection
Cable Size
10ga
REM TURN ON / DC SENSE ON SWITCH
There are two methods of switching the amplifier on and off. Select the appropriate
position suited for your application.
REM TURN ON This will turn on the amplifier when a +12v switched power typically
from a source unit, is connected to the Amp Turn On - BLUE wire on the main power
connection harness.
DC SENSE The DC SENSE is for use with source units that do not offer RCA
outputs.
PLEASE NOTE: If switch is set to DC sense on, the amplifier will not turn
on via the amplifiers remote turn on wire. So if amplifier will not turn on
please view this switch on the top control panel and adjust accordingly.
For more information on DC Sense and wiring visit MBQUART.com
Signal Input
6
Connection
Connect the RCA cables to the
INPUT connectors.
7 Gain Control
R
INPUT
CH1 Negative - White / Black
CH2 Positive - Gray
CH2 Negative - Gray / Black
CH3 Positive - Green
CH3 Negative - Green / Black
CH4 Positive - Purple
CH4 Negative - Purple / Black
CH5 Positive - Brown
CH5 Negative - Brown / Black
CH6 Positive - Pink
Bare metal
CH6 Negative - Pink/ Black
Attach the chassis ground, +12V and amp turn on
wire. It is important to make sure these connections
are very secure.
Ground - Black
Amp Turn On- Blue
+12V - Red
Turn the GAIN control completely
GAIN
counter-clockwise to minimum.
MIN MAX
R R
FRONT REAR
Speaker
8
Connect the speaker cables to
the speaker output connectors.
Connections
Follow the diagram below
that best fits your speaker
configuration.
CH1 Positive - White
CH1 Negative - White / Black
CH2 Positive - Gray
CH2 Negative - Gray / Black
CH3 Positive - Green
CH3 Negative - Green / Black
CH4 Positive - Purple
CH4 Negative - Purple / Black
CH1 Positive - White
CH1 Negative - White / Black
CH2 Positive - Gray
CH2 Negative - Gray / Black
CH3 Positive - Green
CH3 Negative - Green / Black
CH4 Positive - Purple
CH4 Negative - Purple / Black
CH5 Positive - Brown
CH5 Negative - Brown/ Black
CH1 Positive - White
CH1 Negative - White / Black
CH2 Positive - Gray
CH2 Negative - Gray / Black
CH3 Positive - Green
CH3 Negative - Green / Black
CH4 Positive - Purple
CH4 Negative - Purple / Black
CH5 Positive - Brown
CH5 Negative - Brown / Black
CH6 Positive - Pink
CH6 Negative - Pink/ Black
Positive Battery
9
Connection
Ground - Black
Amp Turn On- Blue
Connect the power cable to the
positive battery terminal. The
power cable must be fused
+12V - Red
within 18 inches of the battery
terminal.
Be prepared to disarm your vehicle's alarm and
to enter your radio / source unit code.
Re-connect
10
Negative Battery
Terminal
FRONT REAR
LPF SUBSONIC
GAIN GAIN
Re-connect the negative
battery terminal making sure it
is securely tightened.
50Hz 150Hz 15Hz 50Hz MIN MAX MIN
SUBSONIC
NA3-560.4
NA3-1000.5
NA3-600.6
MAX