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• Thunder Amplifiers are Covered by 1 or More of

the Following United States of America Patents:
#5,598,325, #5,631,608, #5,783,970.

• Acoustically Seamless Turn-On/Turn-Off
• Adjustable Input Sensitivity
• Anti-Shock PCB Mounting Design
• High Powered Transformer
• Intelligent Surface Mount Technology
• Nickel-Plated, Heavy Duty Terminal

Block  Connectors

• Patented PWM MOSFET Switching Power Supply
• Real Time Computerized Protection Circuit
• Unique Rubber Insulated Iso-Feet™

• 12dB/Octave Stereo High Pass, 24dB/Octave

Mono Low Pass Crossover

• Bridgeable Circuit Design
• Buffered RCA Output for Daisy-Chaining

Multiple Amplifiers

• Input Select Switch Functions as a 

Built-In Y Connector

• Non-Faded Summed RCA Output
• Patented Class A 100% Discrete Driver

Circuit Topology

• Patented Pure N-Channel Design
• Thunder EQ Bass Enhancement

THUNDER564

RMS Power measured at 12.5 Volts DC:

45 Watts x 4 into a 4 Ohm load with less than 0.3% Thd+N
90 Watts x 4 into a 2 Ohm load with less than 0.3% Thd+N
180 Watts x 2 bridged into a 4 Ohm load with less than 0.3% Thd+N

Dynamic Power measured at 14.4 Volts DC:

70 Watts x 4 into a 4 Ohm load
140 Watts x 4 into a 2 Ohm load
280 Watts x 2 bridged into a 4 Ohm load

Signal to Noise Ratio:

110dB A-Weighted

Damping Factor:

>200

Frequency Response:

20Hz-20kHz ± 0.25dB

Maximum Input:

8Vrms

Thunder EQ:  

Variable Bass Boost (0-18dB) centered at 40Hz

Crossover:

Variable 40Hz to 200Hz, 12dB/Octave Stereo

High Pass, 24dB/Octave Mono Low Pass, or Full Range

Dimensions:

13.9" x 9.75" x 2.1" (35.4cm x 24.8cm x 5.3cm)

THUNDER684

RMS Power measured at 12.5 Volts DC:

60 Watts x 4 into a 4 Ohm load with less than 0.3% Thd+N
120 Watts x 4 into a 2 Ohm load with less than 0.3% Thd+N
240 Watts x 2 bridged into a 4 Ohm load with less than 0.3% Thd+N

Dynamic Power measured at 14.4 Volts DC:

85 Watts x 4 into a 4 Ohm load
170 Watts x 4 into a 2 Ohm load
340 Watts x 2 bridged into a 4 Ohm load

Signal to Noise Ratio:

110dB A-Weighted

Damping Factor:

>200

Frequency Response:

20Hz-20kHz ± 0.25dB

Maximum Input:

8Vrms

Thunder EQ: 

Variable Bass Boost (0-18dB) centered at 40Hz

Crossover:

Variable 40Hz to 200Hz, 12dB/Octave Stereo

High Pass, 24dB/Octave Mono Low Pass, or Full Range

Dimensions:

15.6" x 9.75" x 2.1" (39.7cm x 24.8cm x 5.3cm)

THUNDER1004

RMS Power measured at 12.5 Volts DC:

90 Watts x 4 into a 4 Ohm load with less than 0.3% Thd+N
180 Watts x 4 into a 2 Ohm load with less than 0.3% Thd+N
360 Watts x 2 bridged into a 4 Ohm load with less than 0.3% Thd+N

Dynamic Power measured at 14.4 Volts DC:

125 Watts x 4 into a 4 Ohm load
250 Watts x 4 into a 2 Ohm load
500 Watts x 2 bridged into a 4 Ohm load

Signal to Noise Ratio:

110dB A-Weighted

Damping Factor:

>200

Frequency Response:

20Hz-20kHz ± 0.25dB

Maximum Input:

8Vrms

Thunder EQ:

Variable Bass Boost (0-18dB) centered at 40Hz

Crossover:

Variable 40Hz to 200Hz, 12dB/Octave Stereo

High Pass, 24dB/Octave Mono Low Pass, or Full Range

Dimensions:

17.8" x 9.75" x 2.1" (45.3cm x 24.8cm x 5.3cm)

POWER AMPLIFIER OWNER’S MANUAL

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Features

Specifications

CONGRATULATIONS...

on your purchase of a new MTX Audio
Thunder Amplifier! MTX has long been the
industry leader in mobile enclosures and
speakers, and we have reached new heights
with the development of the new MTX
Thunder amplifiers. You couldn’t have chosen
a more reliable, powerful, or better perform-
ing amplifier. In fact, we back up every
Thunder amplifier with a three-year warranty
if installed by an authorized MTX Audio retail-
er (see the warranty statement).

Your new MTX Thunder amplifier was

designed, built and thoroughly tested at our state-
of-the-art electronics manufacturing facility. We
manufacture every amplifier using the latest
Intelligent Surface Mount Technology. Some of the
advantages of the new design are its significant
improvements to the amplifier’s electrical and
mechanical properties. ISMT devices feature sub-
stantially shorter internal and external lead lengths.
This reduces stray capacitance and inductance,
which results in cleaner and more accurate musical
reproduction with significantly less noise interfer-
ence. The ISMT mounter produces amplifier boards
with smaller and lighter components, which are
more resistant to vibrations inherent in the automo-
tive environment.

A word about power ratings. It is important for you
to know how they stack up. MTX has chosen the
most honest, most conservative way to rate our
amps. We show you the RMS power, at 12.5 volts,
and dynamic power at 14.4 volts. However, we go
above and beyond the call of duty. We test each
amplifier. The technician records the “actual”
power output, and records this number on your
Certified Performance Certificate. The amplifier
must meet or exceed the rated specification before
we’ll ship it. No questions. No exceptions.

We want to ensure you get continuous high per-
formance from your MTX Thunder amplifier, so we
recommend that you have it professionally installed
by your authorized MTX dealer.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

If you are installing this amplifier yourself, we rec-
ommend that you read the manual cover-to-cover
before you install it. Familiarize yourself with the
features and details on the input and output panels.
Make sure you have all the equipment you need.
Then follow the step-by-step installation instruc-
tions included. Sample installation diagrams may be
found on our website:

mtx.com 

If you have any questions, write or call us:

MTX Audio

4545 E. Baseline Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85042

602-438-4545 • 800-CALL MTX

[email protected]

mtx.com

Please take a moment to register your purchase 
on-line at mtx.com.

Please also record the serial number of your 
amplifier in the space provided below and keep this
manual for future reference, as well as your sales
receipt as proof of ownership. (The serial number 
of your amplifier is marked on the bottom of its 
metal chassis.) 

SERIAL NUMBER:

DATE OF PURCHASE:

Introduction

ENGLISH

Summary of Contents for Thunder 1004

Page 1: ...POWER AMPLIFIER OWNER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ... 24dB Octave Mono Low Pass or Full Range Dimensions 17 8 x 9 75 x 2 1 45 3cm x 24 8cm x 5 3cm POWER AMPLIFIER OWNER S MANUAL 2 3 Features Specifications CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new MTX Audio Thunder Amplifier MTX has long been the industry leader in mobile enclosures and speakers and we have reached new heights with the development of the new MTX Thunder amplifiers You couldn t have ...

Page 3: ...from your source unit to your Thunder amplifier s RCA input jacks 8 Connect your speakers to your Thunder amplifier s speaker terminals using 12 gauge minimum speaker cable 9 Double check all the previous installation steps in particular the wiring and component connections Securely mount the amplifier If everything is in order reconnect the vehicle s negative battery connec tion and begin adjusti...

Page 4: ... set to 1Vrms Note The separate gain control for front and rear channels 2 RCA Input Jacks These RCA input jacks are for use with source units that have RCA or Line Level Outputs An independent set 187CA or Linerovidsed for front and rearstereoA inputs r source unit withal TjT 0 162 Twminimum lLevet 18200mV isd rquirsed foreropieropieationg The use 18high qualvitytwistede piar ables isd rc l T a ...

Page 5: ...0 Gauge only 3 Ground Terminal A good quality ground is required for your Thunder Amplifier to operate at peak performance A short length of cable the same gauge as your power cable should be used to attach the ground terminal directly to the chassis of the car Always scrape or sand any painted surfaces to expose bare metal where the ground wire will attach 4 Remote Terminal All Thunder Amplifiers...

Page 6: ...nder sont couverts par un ou plusieurs des brevets suivants aux États Unis n 5 598 325 n 5 631 608 n 5 783 970 Mise sous tension hors tension acoustiquement transparente Réglage de sensibilité d entrée Dispositif anti choc de montage de carte Transformateur de forte puissance Technologie intelligente de montage en surface Barrettes de raccordement nickelées de haute qualité Alimentation MLI brevet...

Page 7: ...s le porte fusible tant que toutes les étapes d installation ne sont pas achevées 5 Repérez sur le châssis du véhicule un bon point de contact de masse et enlevez la peinture à cet endroit pour mettre le métal à nu Reliez le fil de masse à ce point de contact et raccordez en l autre extrémité à la borne GND de l amplificateur Thunder 6 Raccordez le fil de mise en marche à distance provenant de l a...

Page 8: ...avant droit arrière droit connectez les aux entrées de l amplificateur et placez le sélecteur d entrée dans la position 4 voies Dans cette position l équilibreur de la source fonctionne 4 Commande de fréquence Cette commande se règle en continu de 40 à 200 Hz Réglage usine 40 Hz 5 Sélection du filtre Cet interrupteur détermine le type de signal issu de l ampli Si vous sélectionnez passe haut la co...

Page 9: ...saire pour que votre ampli Thunder fonctionne de manière optimale Un câble court du même calibre que votre câble d alimentation doit servir à attacher la borne de terre directement sur le châssis de la voiture Grattez ou poncez toujours une surface peinte de la voiture pour exposer le métal nu au point de branchement du fil de masse 4 Borne à distance Tous les amplis Thunder sont mis en marche en ...

Page 10: ...cas y detalles de los paneles de entrada Input y salida Output Asegúrese que tiene todo el equipo necesario Luego siga paso a paso las instrucciones de instalación Puede encontrar diagramas simples de instalación en nuestro sitio de Internet mtx com Si tiene alguna pregunta escriba o llámenos a MTX Audio 4545 East Baseline Road Phoenix AZ 85042 602 438 4545 800 CALL MTX technical mtx com mtx com I...

Page 11: ...RCA de la unidad fuente a los enchufes de entrada RCA del amplificador Thunder 8 Conecte sus altavoces a los terminales de altavoces del amplificador Thunder con cable de altavoz de por lo menos calibre 12 9 Compruebe dos veces los pasos de instalación anteriores en especial el cableado y las conexiones de componentes Monte firmemente el amplificador Si todo está bien vuelva a conectar el cable ne...

Page 12: ...ue el selector de entrada en la posición 4CH En la posición 4CH trabajará el atenu ador de la unidad fuente 4 Control de frecuencia Este control se utiliza para ajustar la frequencia de corte del filtro de paso alto bajo de 40Hz hasta 200Hz El ajuste de la fábrica es de 40Hz 5 Selección de Crossover Este interruptor determina el tipo de señal que sale del amplificador Si se selecciona una señal de...

Page 13: ...r684 Calibre 6 8 Thunder1004 Calibre 1 0 solamente 3 Terminal a tierra Para que su amplificador Thunder funcione a su máximo rendimiento se requiere una conexión a tierra de buena calidad Se debe utilizar un tramo corto de cable del mismo calibre que su cable de poder para conectar la tereminal a tierra directamente en l chasis del auto Siempre raspe o lije cualquier superficie pintada para expone...

Page 14: ... mehreren der folgenden US Patentnummern Nr 5 598 325 Nr 5 631 608 Nr 5 783 970 Akustisch nahtloses Ein Ausschalten Justierbare Eingangsempfindlichkeit Stosssicheres PCB Design Hochleistungstransformator Intelligente Oberflächenmontage Vernickelte Hochleistungsanschlüsse an der Anschlussleiste Patentierte Stromversorgung mit PWM MOSFET Schalter Rechnergestützter Echtzeit Schutzschaltkreis Speziell...

Page 15: ... Sie die RCA Kabel von der Quelle an die RCA Eingangsbuchsen des Thunder Verstärkers an 8 Verwenden Sie Lautsprecherkabel mit einem Leiterquerschnitt von mindestens 4 mm um die Lautsprecher an die Lautsprecherklemmen des Thunder Verstärkers anzuschließen 9 Überprüfen Sie alle o g Installationsschritte insbesondere alle Anschlüsse der Kabel und Komponenten Bringen Sie den Verstärker an Nachdem alle...

Page 16: ...inks hinten rechts vorne rechts hinten verbinden Sie diese mit den Verstärkereingängen und stellen Sie den Eingangsoptionsknopf auf die 4CH Position In der 4CH Position tritt der Überblendregler an Ihrem Quellgerät in Funktion 4 Frequenzregler Dieser Regler ist stufenlos von 40 Hz bis 200 Hz einstellbar Die werksseitige Einstellung liegt bei 40 Hz 5 Auswahl der Frequenzweiche Dieser Schalter besti...

Page 17: ...nder1004 nur Kabeldicke 1 0 3 Masseanschluß Eine sehr gute Masseverbindung ist für eine Spitzenleisterwarten Das Certified Performance Certificate zeigt Ihnen eindeutig wie Ihr Verstärker nicht nur alle Leistungswerte erzielt son dern diese oft sogar überschreitet 4 Remote Anschluß Alle Thunder Verstärker werden eingeschaltet indem 12 V an diesen Anschluß angelegt werden Die Spannung wird normaler...

Page 18: ...lterations of any nature Warranty does not extend to cosmetics or finish Before presuming a defect is present in the prod uct 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 incurred in the removal and reinstal lation of products are not covered by this warranty MTX s total l...

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