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AMPLIFIER FEATURE  DESCRIPTIONS

BRUTUS BRX AMPLIFIERS:

 A 

POWER

  LED indicates the powered up and turned on condition.

 Each model is capable of 4 & 2-Ohms stereo per channel, or 4-Ohms mono bridged operation except the 

 All Hifonics amplifiers feature a comprehensive diagnostic system, with speaker lead short circuit, and 

mono amps which are capable of 4, 2 and 1-Ohm loads.

amplifier DC faults indicated by the red “

PROTECT” 

LED.

 Tri-Mode operation with any stereo pair of amplifier channels is possible, as with all bridgeable amplifiers.

 CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE ANY AMPLIFIER BELOW THE INTENDED IMPEDANCE. YOU WILL 

 The input sensitivities for rated output powers are variable from 0.2V to 6V for the multi channel amplifiers 

CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE AMPLIFIER THAT WILL NOT BE COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY 

and 0.2V to 9V for the mono models.
 All crossovers are fully variable in their respective ranges.

PRINTED IN THE BACK OF THE MANUAL. 2 & 4 Channel amps are capable of 4 and 2-Ohms wired 

 Crossover filters are 12dB/Octave.

stereo and 4-Ohms wired mono bridged. The mono amps are capable of 4, 2 and 1-Ohm.

1 set for channels 1 & 2.
The 

X-OVER

 slide switch selects the internal crossover functions:

-The input signal is routed directly to the 

LINE OUT

 RCA jacks, regardless of the 

X-OVER

 setting simplifying 

daisy chaining of amplifiers.

-HPF:

 Selects the built in 

HI PASS

 filter.

-FULL:

 Bypasses all crossovers for full frequency range operation.

-LPF:

 Selects the built in 

LOW PASS

 filter.

MODE: 

Selectable Stereo or MONO operation.

LINE INPUT

: The line input accepts unbalanced (RCA) inputs from 0.2V to 6V.

LINE OUTPUT

: The line output passes through signal from the line inputs which allows you to daisy chain 

multiple amplifiers from one signal.

HPF: 

Variable low frequency cut off from 60Hz to 1.3kHz.

LPF: 

Variable high frequency cut off from 30Hz to 250Hz.

BASS EQ: 

45Hz bass boost variable from 0dB to 12dB.

LEVEL: 

Variable

 LEVEL

 (GAIN) control from 6.0V to 0.2V.

Note that the LOW PASS signal is MONO.
-In the LPF position, the HPF filter acts as a subsonic filter.
-When the LPF mode is selected, a 0 to +12dB, at 45Hz, BASS EQ is also switched in.

BRX160.2 2-CHANNEL AMPLIFIERS

LINE OUT  LINE INPUT         LEVEL          BASS EQ          X-OVER                 HPF                LPF                 MODE

            6V       0.2V     0dB    12dB                              60Hz   1.3kHz  30Hz   250Hz

PROTECT

POWER

L

L

R

R

FULL  LPF   HPF

MONO       STEREO

The 4 channel amps have the same features as the 2 channel models except that there are 2 sets of 
controls.
1 set for channels 1 & 2 and 1 set for channels 3 & 4.
In addition, the 4 channel models have a 

Mode

 switch which allows you to select 2 or 4 channel operation. 

Switch to 2 channel if you only have 1 set of RCA’s in CH 1/2 and the unit will automatically
supply signal to channels 3/4.  Select 4 channel if you are providing RCA’s to channels 1/2 and 3/4.
The 

X-OVER

 slide switch selects the internal crossover functions:

-The input signal is routed directly to the 

LINE OUT

 RCA jacks, regardless of the 

X-OVER

 setting simplifying 

daisy chaining of amplifiers.

HI PASS: 

Variable low frequency cut off from 10Hz to 1.5kHz.

LOW PASS: 

Variable high frequency cut off from 30Hz to 150Hz.

BASS EQ: 

45Hz bass boost variable from 0dB to 10dB.

LEVEL: 

Variable

 LEVEL

 (GAIN) control from 6.0V to 0.2V.

The 5 channel amps have the same features as the 4 channel models except that there are 3 sets of 
controls.
1 set for channels 1 & 2, 1 set for channels 3 & 4 and 1 set for channel 5.
In addition, the 4 channel models have a 

Mode

 switch which allows you to select 2, 4 or 5 channel operation. 

Switch to 2 channel if you only have 1 set of RCA’s in CH 1/2 and the unit will automatically
supply signal to channels 2/4/5.  Select 4 channel if you are providing RCA’s to channels 1/2 and 3/4 and 
signal will be internally routed to Ch5. Select 5 if you are supplying RCA’s to each INPUT.
The 

X-OVER

 slide switch selects the internal crossover functions:

-The input signal is routed directly to the 

LINE OUT

 RCA jacks, regardless of the 

X-OVER

 setting simplifying 

daisy chaining of amplifiers.

HI PASS: 

Variable low frequency cut off from 10Hz to 1.5kHz.

LOW PASS: 

Variable high frequency cut off from 30Hz to 150Hz. (CH3/4 & 5)

BASS EQ: 

45Hz bass boost variable from 0dB to 10dB.

LEVEL: 

Variable

 LEVEL

 (GAIN) control from 6.0V to 0.2V.

REMOTE: 

This is a remote input jack for the remote level control on Ch5.

Note that the LOW PASS signal is MONO.
-In the LP/BP position, the HI PASS filter acts as a subsonic filter.
-When the LP/BP mode is selected, a 0 to +10dB, at 45Hz, BASS EQ is also switched 
in.

Note that the LOW PASS signal is MONO.
-In the LP position, the HI PASS filter on Ch3/4 acts as a subsonic filter.

BRX320.4 / BRX640.4 / BRX1200.4 4-CHANNEL AMPLIFIERS

BRX5000.5 5-CHANNEL AMPLIFIERS

CH1/2     CH3/4       REMOTE     HI PASS  CH1/2 X-OVER  LOW PASS   BASS EQ        LEVEL       POWER  LINE OUTPUT

10Hz 1.5kHz                        30Hz   150Hz  0dB   10dB  6.0V    0.2V

10Hz 1.5kHz                        30Hz   150Hz  0dB   10dB  6.0V    0.2V

LINE INPUT            MODE       HI PASS  CH3/4 X-OVER  LOW PASS   BASS EQ        LEVEL

PROTECT

R

L

R

R

L

L

2CH       4CH

HI     FULL LP/BP

HI     FULL LP/BP

SUBSONIC:

 Crossover filter from 15Hz to 35Hz.

LOW PASS:

 Crossover filter from 35Hz to 250Hz.

LEVEL:

  Adjusts the input sensitivity from 0.2 volts to 9 volts.

BASS EQ: 

Adjustable bass boost from 0db to 10dB.

PHASE: 

REMOTE:

 This is the input jack for the remote Level control.

BALANCED INPUT: 
LINE INPUT

: The line input accepts unbalanced (RCA) inputs from 0.2V to 9V.

LINE OUTPUT

: The line output passes through signal from the line inputs which allows you to daisy chain 

multiple amplifiers from one signal.

The Phase Shift is fully adjustable from 0 to 180 degrees and this allows you to control time 

alignment. 

Accepts line level balanced input from 0.4v to 18v.

-The 

LINE INPUT

 signal is routed directly to the 

LINE OUT

 RCA jacks, and not affected by the settings on the 

amplifier simplifying daisy chaining of amplifiers.

The mono amps are capable of 4, 2 & 1-Ohm  loads.
Operating the amp below 1-Ohm can cause damage to the amp not covered in the 
warranty.

BRX1100.1D / BRX1600.1D / BRX2000.1D MONO BLOCK AMPLIFIERS

INPUT    OUTPUT               INPUT          LEVEL           PHASE         REMOTE       BASS EQ          SONIC        LOW PASS

L

L

R

R

SUB

POWER

PROTECT

BALANCED

9V       0.2V      0        180                          0dB     10dB    15Hz    35Hz   35Hz   250Hz

The BRX2400.1D is identical to the other BRX mono amplifiers except that the 

BRX2400.1D is a 

linkable amplifier and features a 

MASTER / SLAVE

 selection switch and 

IN / OUT 

RCA connection. This 

allows for a pair of amps to link at 2-Ohms and produce 4800 watts rms. 

The mono amps are capable of 4, 2 & 1-Ohm  loads.
Operating the amp below 1-Ohm can cause damage to the amp not covered in the 
warranty.

BRX2400.1D MONO BLOCK AMPLIFIERS

INPUT    OUTPUT      INPUT      LEVEL           PHASE    REMOTE   BASS EQ          SONIC        LOW PASS

L

L

R

R

SUB

IN

OUT

POWER
PROTECT

OUTPUT
MASTER

INPUT

SLAVE

BALANCED

9V       0.2V      0        180                  0dB     10dB    15Hz    35Hz   35Hz   250Hz

LINE INPUT  CH1/2 X-OVER HI PASS        LEVEL        HI PASS  CH3/4 X-OVER    LOW PASS        LEVEL

10Hz  1.5kHz  6V      0.2V  10Hz  1.5kHz                        30Hz   150Hz    6V     0.2V

30Hz   150Hz  0dB   10dB  6V       0.2V    POWER       

REMOTE  LOW PASS   BASS EQ        LEVEL           CH5             MODE       

PROTECT       

Ch2

Ch5

Ch4

Ch3

Ch1

HI         FULL

HI   FULL  LP

2CH  4CH   5CH

Содержание BRUTUS BRX1200.4

Страница 1: ...BRX BRX160 2 BRX320 4 BRX640 4 BRX1200 4 BRX5000 5 ...

Страница 2: ...arger 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 securely fasten the ground lug Use petroleum jelly to coat the bolt lug connection to prevent oxidization with time TIP Use the same approach when installing head units equalizers or any audio equipment for that matter run short individual gr...

Страница 3: ...l5 Inaddition the4channelmodelshaveaModeswitchwhichallowsyoutoselect2 4or5channeloperation Switchto2channelifyouonlyhave1setofRCA sinCH1 2andtheunitwillautomatically supply signal to channels 2 4 5 Select 4 channel if you are providing RCA s to channels 1 2 and 3 4 and signalwillbeinternallyroutedtoCh5 Select5ifyouaresupplyingRCA stoeachINPUT TheX OVERslideswitchselectstheinternalcrossoverfunction...

Страница 4: ...uilt into a head unit or equalizer If you only have 1 set of RCA Refertothesection Settingupsystemsafterinstallationforbestperformance 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 Minimumfinalloudspeakerimpedances provide mono output for bridged channels 1 2 once the X OVER is switched to 2oh...

Страница 5: ...rfrequencycontrolchecklist Here we show how to use the 4 channel amplifiers as a 3 channel unit by taking Channels1 2 advantageofthemonobridgingcapabilityofallHifonicsamplifiers HIPASS N A The following example shows how to create a 3 channel system by mono LOWPASS 11o clock bridging channel pair 1 2 In order to create a 2 channel system simply follow theexampletoalsomonobridgechannelpair3 4 Chann...

Страница 6: ...3 4 UsinggoodqualityRCAcables feedthefrontandrearoutputsofaheadunitto HIPASS 100Hz theinputsofthe4channelamplifierasshown LOWPASS N A AlsoconnecttheLINEOUTofthe4channelamplifiertotheLINEINPUTofthe monoamplifierasshown Please note that these frequency points are suggestions only Refer to the loudspeaker manufacturer specifications and the section Setting up systems Monobasswooferwiring afterinstall...

Страница 7: ...teeperhighpassslopes Refertothesection Settingupsystemsafterinstallationforbestperformance Switchsettingchecklist Minimumfinalloudspeakerimpedances INPUTMODE 5CHDISCRETE 2Ohmsperchannelforchannels1 4 CH1 2X OVER FULL We will use the same basic setup on the speaker and subwoofer connections as Crossoverfrequencycontrolchecklist above to illustrate an installation that only has 1 set of stereo RCA s...

Страница 8: ...iring These amplifiers have dual speaker terminals simplifying the hookup of multiple speakers The 2 positivesarethesameandthe2negativesarethesame Crossoverfrequencycontrolchecklist LOWPASS 35Hzto250Hz SUBSONIC 15Hzto35Hz BASSEQ 0to10dB PHASE 0to180degrees Levelcontrolchecklist Refer to the section Setting up systems after installation for best performance FULL RANGE STEREO LINE INPUT NOT USED Y A...

Страница 9: ...e amplifiers have dual speaker terminals simplifying the hookup of multiple speakers The 2 positivesarethesameandthe2negativesarethesame Crossoverfrequencycontrolchecklist LOWPASS 35Hzto250Hz SUBSONIC 15Hzto35Hz BASSEQ 0to10dB PHASE 0to180degrees Levelcontrolchecklist Refer to the section Setting up systems after installation for best performance FULL RANGE STEREO LINE INPUT NOT USED Y ADAPTOR Not...

Страница 10: ...below Slave amp SLAVE INPUT Note This will link the amps so that the Master amp 8 Connect a 12 gauge jumper from Master amp speaker to Slave amp speaker as crossover switches will control both the Master and Slave amps The Slave amp shown below crossover switches will be bypassed SINGLEAMPINSTALLATIONPROCEDURE 1 Connect the amp LINE INPUTS to the Radio CD player full range or mono line out puts wi...

Страница 11: ...s to 100Hz the amplifier will not play frequencies below 100Hz but will play frequencies from 100Hz to the highest frequency the amplifier is capable of reproducing When in Low Pass Bandpass operation this setting acts as a low frequency cut off for your system reproduction aka Subsonic Filter The point that you set it at cuts off any frequencies from reproduction beyond this point The 12 o clock ...

Страница 12: ...commended minimums will draw more current check 2 A short on the main 12 volt cable from the battery to the vehicle chassis will cause the main fuse to blow 3 If an amplifier fuse blows continually with only 12 volt ground and remote leads connected the amplifier may be faulty System does not turn on 1 Check all fuses 2 Check all connections 3 Measure the 12 volt and remote turn on voltages at the...

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