Summary of Contents for Boss Audio Systems ONYX NX3000.2
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NX3000.2 Two Channel MOSFET Car Audio NX2000.2 Amplifiers NX1600.2 NX3000.4 Four Channel MOSFET Car Audio NX2500.4 Amplifiers NX2000.4 NX2800.1 MonoBlock MOSFET Car Audio NX1800.1 Amplifier Congratulations on your purchase of a ONYX Amplifier. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to bring you...
Introduction What is included? With the ONYX MOSFET When first unpacking your new amplifier series, we are introducing amplifier, please check first that the twelve new amplifiers, all designed in package contains all of the items the USA. This new series includes a below.
Features About 2 Ohm operation Your new ONYX amplifier features the Your ONYX amplifier has been following: designed to operate efficiently at loads down to 2 Ohms. This means that you • Class A-B operation can install four 8 Ohm speakers per channel, when using parallel wiring.
General precautions Before installing and using your Before making or breaking power amplifier, please be- connections in your system, come familiar with all the infor- disconnect the vehicle battery. Confirm mation contained in this manual. that your head unit or other equipment Please keep this manual in a safe is turned off while connecting the input place for future reference.
Connecting the amplifier Before doing any wiring, look through 7. Insert fuse(s) into the battery fuse this manual and identify the diagrams holder(s). to follow for power, input and speaker connections for your particular 8. Recheck all connections before installation. Be sure you understand powering up the amplifier.
Low Level Input Wiring Low-level (RCA) input wiring is preferred for best audio performance. Always use a high-quality RCA cable for best audio performance. NOTE: Do not connect BOTH the high level and low level inputs from your receiver to your amplifier at the same time! MonoBlock Amplifiers NX1800.1 NX2800.1...
Low Level Input Wiring NOTE: Do not connect BOTH the high level and low level inputs from your receiver to your amplifier at the same time! 2-Channel Amplifiers NX3000.2 NX2000.2 NX1600.2 Remote Subwoofer Level Control 90Hz 500Hz HIGH POWER PASS L –...
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Low Level Input Wiring NOTE: Do not connect BOTH the high level and low level inputs from your receiver to your amplifier at the same time! 4-Channel Amplifiers NX3000.4 NX2500.4 NX2000.4 Remote Subwoofer Level Control To FRONT Audio Outputs of head unit or signal processor 90Hz 500Hz...
High Level Input Wiring NOTE: Do not connect BOTH the high level and low level inputs from your receiver to your amplifier at the same time! 2-Channel Amplifiers NX3000.2 NX2000.2 NX1600.2 Remote Subwoofer Level Control 90Hz 500Hz HIGH POWER PASS L –...
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High Level Input Wiring NOTE: Do not connect BOTH the high level and low level inputs from your receiver to your amplifier at the same time! 4-Channel Amplifiers NX3000.4 NX2500.4 NX2000.4 Remote Subwoofer Level Control 90Hz 500Hz HIGH PASS PASS 100mV-2V 2V-8V FULL 45Hz...
Power and Speaker Wiring MonoBlock Amplifiers MonoBlock NX1800.1 NX2800.1 Loudspeaker SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 2-8 OHMS POWER L – R – 100mV -2V LOW PASS 2V-8V 45Hz 90Hz FULL RANGE INPUTS SUBWOOFER INPUT INPUT BASS LOW PASS CROSSOVER PROTECTION LEVEL SENSITIVITY LEVEL BOOST FREQ MODE...
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Power and Speaker Wiring 2-Channel Amplifiers 2 Channel NX3000.2 NX2000.2 NX1600.2 LEFT Speaker Channel RIGHT Speaker Mode SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 2-8 OHMS 90Hz 500Hz HIGH POWER PASS L – R – 2V-8V 100mV-2V 45Hz 50Hz LOW PASS FULL RANGE HIGH LEVEL...
Power and Speaker Wiring 2-Channel Amplifiers Bridged Mode NX3000.2 NX2000.2 NX1600.2 Connect the Positive (+) terminal of the subwoofer to the L (+) amplifier terminal. Connect the Negative (-) terminal of the subwoofer to the R (-) amplifier terminal. Subwoofer...
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Power and Speaker Wiring 2-Channel Amplifiers Tri-Mode NX3000.2 NX2000.2 Tri-mode operation allows you to connect this amplifier to a pair of main speakers NX1600.2 plus a subwoofer on one pair of output channels. The main speakers will operate in STEREO while the subwoofer simultaneously operates in MONO.
Power and Speaker Wiring 4-Channel Amplifiers 4 Channel Mode NX3000.4 NX2500.4 NX2000.4 Four Channel Mode SPEAKER Speaker IMPEDANCE 2-8 OHMS Speaker 90Hz 500Hz HIGH PASS PASS 100mV-2V 2V-8V FULL 45Hz 50Hz CH1/2 INPU T INPU T BASS LOW PASS HIGH P ASS CROS SOVER INPUTS SUBWOOFER...
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Power and Speaker Wiring 4-Channel Amplifiers Bridged Mode NX3000.4 NX2500.4 NX2000.4 Bridged Mode SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 4-8 OHMS RIGHT Subwoofer Connect the Postive (+) terminal of the RIGHT subwoofer to the CH3(+) amplifier terminal. Connect the Negative (-) terminal of the RIGHT subwoofer to the CH4(-) amplifier terminal.
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Power and Speaker Wiring 4-Channel Amplifiers Tri-Mode NX3000.4 NX2500.4 Tri-mode operation allows you to connect this amplifier to a pair of main speakers NX2000.4 plus a subwoofer on one pair of output channels. The main speakers will operate in STEREO while the subwoofer simultaneously operates in MONO. To set up the amplifier to run in this mode, put the crossover switches in the FULL position.
Troubleshooting If you experience operation or performance problems with this product, compare your installation with the electrical wiring diagram on the previous pages. If problems persist, read the following troubleshooting tips which may help eliminate the problems. SYMPTOM POSSIBLE REMEDY Amplifier will not Check to make sure you have a good ground connection.
Variable 0 - +18dB Bass boost Fuse rating 25A x 2 30A x 2 25A x 3 15-5/8" 18-5/16" 23-1/2" Dimensions: (10" x 2 " x ...) -3/16 All specifications subject to change without notice. BOSS AUDIO CAR STEREOS CAR AUDIO SYSTEMS...
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