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ZXi8008 5 CHANNEL AMPLIFIER APPLICATIONS

3 way active, with mono bass

The ZXi8008 5 channel amplifier contains all the functions necessary to set up a 

Note  that  the  HIGH  and  LOW  PASS  controls  of  channels  3&4  act  as  the 

completely self contained 3 way active crossover system.

bandpass controls.

Interconnect cable checklist:

Use good quality RCA cables to connect the inputs of channels 1&2 to the full 

Please  note  that  these  frequency  points  are  suggestions  only.  Refer  to  the 

range outputs of the source.

loudspeaker manufacturer specifications and the section

 “Setting up systems 

after installation for best performance”

Switch setting checklist:

- INPUT MODE: CH2

Level control checklist:

- CH 1 / 2 X-OVER: HP

- Refer to the section 

“Setting up systems after installation for best performance”

- CH 3 / 4  X-OVER: BP

Minimum final loudspeaker impedances:

- 2 ohm per channel

Crossover frequency control checklist:

- CH 1 / 2 HIGH PASS: 1KHz to 4KHz

- CH 3 / 4 HIGH PASS: 100 Hz

- CH 3 / 4 LOW PASS: 1KHz to 4KHz

- CH 5 LOW PASS: 100 Hz

Front/rear high pass, with constant sub bass

Another obvious application for the ZXi8008 is to use 4 channels for front/rear 

Please  note  that  these  frequency  points  are  suggestions  only.  Refer  to  the 

satellites, and the mono channel for constant non faded sub bass.

loudspeaker manufacturer specifications and the section

 “Setting up systems 

Interconnect cable checklist:

after installation for best performance”

Use good quality RCA cables to connect channels 1,2,3&4 inputs to the front 

Level control checklist:

and rear outputs of the source as shown.

- Refer to the section 

“Setting up systems after installation for best performance”

Switch setting checklist:

Minimum final loudspeaker impedances:

INPUT MODE: 4CH

- 2 ohm per channel

- CH 1 / 2 X-OVER: HP

- CH 3 / 4  X-OVER: HP

Crossover frequency control checklist:

- CH 1 / 2 HIGH PASS: 100 Hz

- CH 3 / 4 HIGH PASS: 100 Hz

- CH 3 / 4 LOW PASS: N/A

- CH 5 LOW PASS: 100 Hz

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Summary of Contents for Zeus Zxi 6408

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Page 2: ...d speaker leads low impedance dangerous high temperatures DC shorts and will shut down the amp to prevent serious damage GeneralInstallationProcedure 1 AmplifierFeatureDescriptions 2 ZXi6008 ZXi1008 Z...

Page 3: ...nt off the vehicle chassis slightly larger than the ground lug at the connection point Drill a clearance hole in the chassis the same size as the lug hole and use a bolt spring washer and nut to secur...

Page 4: ...tly to the LINE OUT RCA jacks regardless of the X OVER settingsimplifyingdaisychainingofamplifiers HI SelectsthebuiltinHIGHPASSfilter variablefrom10Hzto150Hz FLAT Bypassesallcrossoversforfullfrequency...

Page 5: ...P If you are using the mono sub bass output of an active crossover there is Important nothing wrong with switching in the low pass filter in these amplifiers for a unit or equalizer Do not be tempted...

Page 6: ...one orbuiltintoaheadunitorequalizer nothing wrong with switching in the low pass filter in these amplifiers for a Important Do not be tempted to connect the hot or positive outputs from any steeperlow...

Page 7: ...s a 2 way system we Use good quality RCAleads to connect the inputs of the amplifier to the source as can use the front outputs from a head unit to drive the highs and the rear output to shown drive t...

Page 8: ...ecklist afterinstallationforbestperformance 4channelhighsamplifier 1 2CHX OVER HI Levelcontrolchecklist 3 4CHX OVER HI Refertothesection Settingupsystemsafterinstallationforbestperformance 2channelbas...

Page 9: ...c setup as above to illustrate a 3 channel arrangement Channel5isatruesinglechannel andassuchisnotbridgeable by mono bridging the stereo channel pairs 1 2 3 4 For a 4 channel setup mono Minimumfinallo...

Page 10: ...ms Interconnectcablechecklist afterinstallationforbestperformance Use good quality RCA cables to connect channels 1 2 3 4 inputs to the front Levelcontrolchecklist andrearoutputsofthesourceasshown Ref...

Page 11: ...eat starting point EXAMPLE If you adjust the Low Pass to 120Hz the amplifier will not play frequencies above 120Hz but will play frequencies from 120Hz to the chosen Hi Pass or Subsonic frequency When...

Page 12: ...usethemainfusetoblow 3 Ifanamplifierfuseblowscontinually withonly 12volt groundandremoteleadsconnected theamplifiermaybefaulty Systemdoesnotturnon 1 Checkallfuses 2 Checkallconnections 3 Measure the 1...

Page 13: ...11 HIFONICS 25TH ANNIVERSARY ZEUS ZXi SERIES AMPLIFIER FEATURES...

Page 14: ...uct being returned Valid purchase receipts will contain the name and address of the authorized reseller Any damage to the product as a result of misuse abuse accident incorrect wiring improper install...

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