Hifonics BRUTUS BRX160.2 User Manual page 4

BRX160.2 2-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER APPLICATIONS
2 CHANNEL FULL RANGE SYSTEM
Here we show how to use the 2 channel amplifiers as straightforward discrete 2
channel full range units.
Interconnect cable checklist:
- Connect the four inputs of the amplifier to a Radio/CD with quality RCA cables.
Switch setting checklist:
- 1/2CH X-OVER: FULL
MONO
Here we show how to use the 2 channel amplifiers as a 1 channel unit by taking
advantage of the mono bridging capability of all Hifonics amplifiers
Interconnect cable checklist:
- A MONO signal source is required to bridge channel pair 1/2, such as would be
available from the mono sub bass output of an active crossover, whether
standalone, or built into a head unit or equalizer. If you only have 1 set of RCA
outputs from your headunit, you can simply connect those to the inputs for ch
1/2 and switch the MODE to MONO. The amplifier will auto sum the signal and
provide mono output for bridged channels 1/2 once the X-OVER is switched to
LP.
Important: Do not be tempted to connect the hot, or positive outputs, from any
source together to obtain a mono signal, as this could very well damage the
output stage of that source.
- It is necessary to feed the SAME signal to both left and right inputs via a Y-
adapter RCA cable.
- Connect the mono speaker positive terminal to the LEFT +, and its negative
terminal to RIGHT - as shown.
MONO LINE INPUT
(Unless using procedure
listed above for 3ch)
Level control checklist:
- Refer to the section "Setting up systems after installation for best performance"
Minimum final loudspeaker impedances:
- 2 ohm per channel.
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Switch setting checklist:
- 1/2CH X-OVER: LP
-MODE:
Level control checklist:
- Refer to the section "Setting up systems after installation for best performance"
Minimum final loudspeaker impedances:
- 2 ohm per channel in stereo mode.
- 4 ohm mono bridged.
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MONO