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Table of Contents
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Summarization of Contents
Amplifier Functions and Controls
Speaker Connections
Connect speakers/subwoofers and check wiring for proper polarity. Never connect to chassis ground.
+12 Volt Power Connection
Connect terminal via fuse/breaker to vehicle battery positive terminal.
Auto Sensing Turn On / REM OUT
AMP detects DC offset for auto turn on/off. REM terminal outputs +12V DC.
GND Connection
Connect cable directly to the vehicle frame, ensuring bare metal for proper grounding.
RCA Input/Hi-Low Converter
Connects to source unit RCA low level outputs or speaker high level outputs.
Remote Control (Mono Blocks)
Connects remote controller for subwoofer volume adjustment from driver's seat.
Gain Control
Matches amplifier sensitivity to source unit signal voltage; not a volume control.
Low Pass Filter Control
Selects low pass crossover frequency (60Hz-220Hz) for bass mono models.
Subsonic Filter Control
Filters low frequency (0Hz-60Hz) to increase woofer power handling.
Bass Boost Level Knob
Adjusts bass boost level (0-12dB) to match amplifier performance to woofer response.
Bass Boost Frequency Knob
Adjusts boosted center frequency (30Hz-120Hz) for audio system performance.
X-Over Mode Selection
Switch to adjust operating frequency range; options for LPF, HPF, and FULL modes.
Panel Layout Diagrams
Mono Amplifier Panel Layout
Diagram showing controls and connections for Massive Audio mono amplifiers.
4-Channel Amplifier Panel Layout
Diagram illustrating controls and connections for 4-channel amplifiers (EX44/EX46/EX48).
External Capacitor Input
Connection for an optional external capacitor to stabilize voltage and improve fidelity.
Woofer Channel Signal Selector (EX5)
Button for selecting subwoofer signal source or mixing channels.
Power Indicator LED
LED that lights up when the amplifier is functioning correctly.
Protection Indicator LED
Red LED indicating a fault; lights up/flashes when a problem is present.
2-Channel Amplifier Panel Layout
Diagram showing controls and connections for 2-channel amplifiers (EX2).
5-Channel Amplifier Panel Layout
Diagram illustrating controls and connections for 5-channel amplifiers (EX5).
Amplifier Wiring Diagrams
Mono Amplifier Wiring (Single Woofer)
Diagram for wiring mono amplifiers for a single woofer load configuration.
Mono Amplifier Wiring (Multi-Woofer)
Diagram illustrating wiring mono amplifiers for multiple woofer loads.
EX2 Amplifier Wiring (1-Channel)
Diagram for wiring the EX2 amplifier in a 1-channel configuration.
EX2 Amplifier Wiring (2-Channel)
Diagram showing how to wire the EX2 amplifier in a 2-channel configuration.
EX44/46/48 Wiring (3-Channel)
Diagram for wiring EX44, EX46, or EX48 amplifiers in a 3-channel setup.
EX44/46/48 Wiring (4-Channel)
Diagram illustrating wiring EX44, EX46, or EX48 amplifiers in a 4-channel setup.
EX5 Amplifier Wiring (5-Channel)
Diagram for wiring the EX5 amplifier in a 5-channel configuration.
EX5 Amplifier Wiring (3-Channel)
Diagram illustrating wiring the EX5 amplifier in a 3-channel configuration.
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