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Adjustable

Wrench

Power 

Drill 

Utility 

Knife 

REQUIRED 

INSTALLATION 

TOOLS 

Crimper 

JH404

 

– 400 WATT 4-CHANNEL, JACKHAMMER AMPLIFIER 

MTX WARRANTY STATEMENT 

MTX JackHammer amplifiers purchased in the USA from an authorized MTX dealer are guaranteed against defects in material and workmanship for the 
period of 1 year if installed by an authorized MTX dealer (90 days if by customer). The warranty period begins the day the product is purchased by the end 
user. This warranty is limited to the original retail purchaser of product. Product found to be defective during that period will be repaired or replaced by 
MTX at no charge. This warranty is void if it is determined that unauthorized parties have attempted repairs or alterations of any nature. Warranty does not 
extend to cosmetics or finish. Before presuming a defect is present in the product, be certain that all related equipment and wiring  is functioning properly. 
MTX disclaims any liability for other incurred damages resulting from product defects. Any expenses in the removal and reinstallation of products are not 
covered by this warranty. MTX’s total liability will not exceed the purchase price of the product. If a defect is present, your authorized MTX dealer may be 
able to effect repairs. 
Proof of purchase is required when requesting service, so please retain your sales receipt, and take a moment to register your product online at MTX.com. 
Also, a Return Authorization number (RA) is required before shipping product back to MTX, call 800-225-5689 or 602-438-4545, for amplifier RAs. 

Allen Wrench 

MTX002963 RevC 4/10  NDM588

PROBLEMS, QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, SUGGESTIONS? CALL 1-800-CALLMTX 

SETTINGS 

Disconnect Battery Negative (–) Cable  

Prior to Installing Amplifier 

(Reconnect after step 3) 

Connect to Source 

Unit Remote Turn-on 

/Power Antenna Wire 

CONNECT POWER 

Ground To

Metal of Vehicle

(Remove Paint

From Metal)

CONNECT SPEAKER(S) OR SUB(S) 

Adjust input sensitivity

to match source unit

GAIN

5V

0.25V

Adjust Low Pass

crossover frequency

LP

5kHz

40Hz

Adjust High Pass

crossover frequency

HP

8kHz

40Hz

CONNECT SIGNAL 

Source Unit 

OR 

REMOTE TURN-ON 
/POWER ANTENNA WIRE 

Optional sum output 

to additional amplifier 

(Do not use with

Smart-Engage™ RCA

to Line Level Adapters)

HP/FULL

LP/FULL

BANDPASS

SUBWOOFER 

REAR BRIDGED 

SEPARATES/COAXIAL 

REAR STEREO 

OR 

SUBWOOFER 

FRONT BRIDGED 

SEPARATES/COAXIAL 

FRONT STEREO 

OR 

SMART ENGAGE 

OFF     ON 

Aftermarket Head Unit 

(Remote turn-on wire connected) 

OFF     ON 

Factory Head Unit 

(Remote turn-on wire not connected) 

4 AWG

4 AWG

16 AWG

–GND 

+BATT 

REM 

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