Installation................................2 MX-1 Feature Descriptions..........................3-4 MX-1 Main Diagram..............................5 MX-1 Connecting Low Level RCA Cables to Amplifier..................6 MX-1 Connecting High Level Speaker Wires (with factory amp)................7 MX-1 Connecting High Level Speaker Wire (no factory amp)................8 MX-2 Feature Descriptions..........................9 MX-2 Main Diagram............................10 MX-2 Connecting Low Level RCA Cables to Amplifier..................11 MX-2 Connecting High Level Speaker Wires (no factory amp)................12...
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MX Controller and amplifier power down. This feature is included so that your controller and amplifier do not power down in between tracks or while changing discs etc. (Both MX-1 & MX-2 feature Audio Signal Sense as well as standard Remote wire capabilities.)
PLAN YOUR SYSTEM LAYOUT: Prior to installing your MX-1, be sure that you have identified a good mounting location that will allow for easy access to make adjustments. Determine the best routes for your wires and lay them out before permanent installation.
MX-1 FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS SUBWOOFER INPUT LEVEL: Variable from 40Volts to 4Volts. This control is used to match the output signal level from your headunit. PARAMETRIC BASS EQ: An incredible feature that allows for you to select a specific frequency, select a level of boost, and determine how wide the span of the boost will be.
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- YELLOW: Indicates a Soft-Clip condition, which is safe and normal operation, but you are close to a hard clip. - RED: Indicates a Hard-Clip condition which is potentially damaging to the MX-1, amplifiers, speakers and subwoofers in the system. Evaluate and adjust crossovers and Levels so that this condition is not present.
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Speakers REAR FRONT Left Right Left Right Left Right Ground Outpus Wire Speaker Level High Radio Factory...
MX-2 FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS HIGH LEVEL FRONT(F) & REAR(R) INPUT CONTROL: Variable from 40Volts to 4Volts. This control is used to match the output signal level from your headunit to your Front and Rear speakers. FRONT HIGH PASS FILTER: Variable from 15Hz to 200Hz. This filter features a 12dB per Octave roll off. This means that the FRONT HIGH PASS FILTER has a gradual roll-off and allows for smooth cutoff.
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amplifier wires speaker side this Connect Black Purple/Black Purple Gray/Black Gray Green/Black Green Speakers White/Black White Ground Outpus Wire Speaker Level High Radio Factory REAR FRONT Left Right Left Right Outputs Level...
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amplifier wires speaker this Connect Black Purple/Black Purple Gray/Black Gray Green/Black Green White/Black White Ground Outpus Wire Speaker Level High Radio Factory...
MX-3 FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS PARAMETRIC BASS EQ: An incredible feature that allows for you to select a specific frequency, select a level of boost, and determine how wide the span of the boost will be. - BOOST: Variable from 0dB to +10dB. At 0, the PARAMETRIC BASS EQ is OFF. - BANDWIDTH: Variable from Narrow(all the way to the Left) to Wide(all the way to the Right).
MX-4 FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS SUBWOOFER OUTPUT LEVEL: Variable from 4Volts to 9Volts. This control is used to adjust signal output voltage to your amplifier. Use caution when adjusting the signal output to be provided to your amplifier as you can damage your amplifier if you provide more signal than your amplifier is rated to handle.
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Green/Black Green Purple/Black Purple Sunwoofer Ground Outpus Wire Speaker Level High Radio Factory Input Outputs Level...
The key to finding the problem in a troubled sound system is to isolate parts of that system in a logical fashion to track down the fault. Description of the Diagnostic system built into the MX-1 & MX-3: 1. Clipping Indicator: Red Illumination when signal is clipped.
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Maxxsonics Limited Warranty As the manufacturer of Maxxsonics, MB Quart, Hifonics, Crunch and Autotek car audio products, Maxxsonics USA Inc. Warrants to the original consumer purchaser the amplifier to be free from defects in material and workmanship for one (1) Year from date of purchase.
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