POWER AMPLIFIER OWNER’S MANUAL
POWER AMPLIFIER OWNER’S MANUAL ENGLISH Introduction CONGRATULATIONS... HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL 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 performing amplifier.
POWER AMPLIFIER OWNER’S MANUAL Installation Any deviation from the connection specifications recommended may cause serious damage to the amplifier, speakers and/or vehicle electrical system. Please double-check the connection before turning the system on. 1. Disconnect the vehicle’s negative battery connection. 2. Place your Thunder amplifier at the predetermined mounting location. Using a felt pen, mark the exact position of the mounting holes on the mounting surface. Set the amplifier aside.
POWER AMPLIFIER OWNER’S MANUAL 1. Gain Controls – These controls are used to match the input sensitivity of the amplifier to the particular source unit that you are using. The controls are factory set to 1Vrms. Note: The separate gain control for front and rear channels. Input Panel Layout 2. RCA Input Jacks – These RCA input jacks are for use with source units that have RCA or Line Level Outputs. An independent set of jacks are provided for front and rear stereo inputs.
POWER AMPLIFIER OWNER’S MANUAL 1. Fuses - For convenience, all amplifiers utilize ATC type fuses. For continued protection in the event that a fuse blows, replace the fuse only with the same value. Caution: The power fuses on the amp are for protecting the amp against overdrive. To protect the vehicle’s electrical system, an additional fuse is required within 18" of the battery on the 12V+ cable. Output Panel Layout Thunder564 - 25A x 3 Thunder684 - 35A x 3 Thunder1004 - 150 Amps (not supplied) ❺ 2.
POWER AMPLIFIER OWNER’S MANUAL Warranty NOTES All MTX Audio Thunder Amplifiers purchased in the United States from an authorized MTX dealer are guaranteed against defects in material and workmanship for a period of three years from the date purchased by the end user if the product is installed by an authorized MTX dealer, and one year if installed by the consumer. This warranty is limited to the original retail purchaser of the product.
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