MT OLYMPUS ODIN 2K, CYCLOPS 3K User Manual

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Products Manual

T OLYMPUS

AMPLIFIERS

ODIN 2K & CYCLOPS 3K

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HIFONICS MT. OLYMPUS

HIGH PERFORMANCE AMPLIFIERS

The MT OLYMPUS Series products have been designed to a very high level of performance, with features
unavailable in any other product. All of the amplifi ers have variable crossovers built in, with added touches
such as subsonic fi lter, parametric bass equalization and a remote control module that allows the overall
Level of bass boost to be controlled from the driver’s seat.

To ensure years of listening pleasure, all amplifi ers have a built in diagnostic mode that will detect shorted
speaker leads, low impedance, dangerous high temperatures, DC shorts and will shut down the amplifi er to
help prevent damage. This series also features pre clip, soft clip and hard clip indication on the remote and
end panel of each amp to prevent damage to your audio investments.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

A. General Installation Procedure 3

B. Amplifi er Feature Descriptions 6

C. ODIN 2K & CYCLOPS 3K Mono Amplifi er Applications 8

D. Setting Up Systems to Maxximize Performance 12

E. Troubleshooting a System 14

F. Fine Tuning: Signal Processing 17

G. Specifi cations 20

H. Maxxsonics Limited Warranty 21

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A. General Installation Procedure

A. GENERAL INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

KEYS TO SUCCESS

Follow these keys to success for your amplifi er installation for reduced system noise and great
sound quality.

» Separate Power/Ground & RCA - Make sure that Power/Ground and RCA signal cables are at least

18” apart. Consider running Power/Ground on one side of the vehicle and RCA signal on the other.

» Quality Cables - Use the highest quality RCA, Power and Ground Cables. Choosing great amplifi ers

is only part of the installation. Use quality, connectors throughout the system to assure great sound and
reduced injected noise from the vehicles electrical system.

» Chassis Ground - Never use factory screws or bolts to electrically ground amplifi ers. Use a short

(less than 18”) 0-gauge wire for Cyclops 3K or a 4-gauge wire for Odin 2K with a ring terminal or
grounding distribution block. Remove paint and secure amplifi er grounds directly to the chassis of the
vehicle.

» Proper Power & Fuse - Assure that you have fused each amplifi er with the appropriate fuse within 12”

of the vehicles battery.

SYSTEM DESIGN

The success of any car stereo system relies on several factors, such as the system design, execution of the
installation, and system setup. Remember that any system is only as good as its weakest link.

It is important to know that higher power systems or amplifi ers are not only useful for high sound pressure
levels (SPL) but also to establish headroom capability for an audio system. Headroom means that a system
to be able to reproduce musical peaks cleanly without distortion. Lower power amplifi ers will clip earlier
than their more powerful cousins, and cause loudspeaker failure when overdriven due to the harmonics
generated by a clipped signal, thus overheating voice coils.

Amplifi ers should be mounted with the fi ns running horizontally for best convection cooling, to minimize
overheating. Choose the best quality RCA cables for reliability and less engine noise interference in through
the audio system.

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A. General Installation Procedure

INSTALLATION

It is highly recommended that the amplifi er be mounted to a board of MDF or other solid structure using the
4 mounting screws provided. Avoid mounting the amplifi er to metal as this can introduce noise and other
unwanted issues. When mounting the amplifi er, ensure that it is mounted HORIZONTALLY for optimal heat
dissipation. Mounting amplifi ers to speaker enclosures is not recommended as this can cause damage to
the amplifi er components. When choosing a location for mounting the amplifi er, ensure that you check for
clearance from wires, gas tank, electrical devices and brake lines etc.

Power & ground connections: (see the features matrix on page 5 for proper gauge cables per amplifi er)

Run the wiring so that RCA cables are at least 18“ away from power and speaker cables. Keep RCA cables
away from electrical devices in the vehicle that can cause electrical noise, such as electric fuel pumps,
emission control modules and other on-board electronic modules.

Use a suffi cient gauge power cable and ground cable using the matrix on page 5 as reference to
what size wire you require. MT OLYMPUS series amplifi ers require at least 4 gauge power wire. In a
multi-amplifi er system, add the total value of the manufacturers recommended fusing to get your total system
amperage. Some applications may require multiple runs of power wire to meet the system requirements.
In multi-amplifi er systems it is advisable to mount a large enough fuse right at the battery, and run one or
multiple +12 volt power cables to a fused distribution block near the amplifi ers. It is then a simple matter to
connect the +12 volt terminal of each amplifi er to the distribution block. During this process, please ensure
that the main power fuse is removed to avoid shorting the electrical system. The main fuse must be within
12” of the vehicles battery.

Ground each amplifi er with as short a ground lead as possible directly to the vehicle chassis using at least
4 gauge wire or equivalent to the size of the amplifi ers’ power wire. Use a ground distribution block, if you
wish, but it is extremely important to keep the main ground lead from this distribution block to the chassis
as short as possible, not more than 18“. The ground connection integrity to the chassis is very important,
and the best way to achieve a good, solid electrical and mechanical contact is to use a large round crimp
lug, crimped and soldered to the ground cable. The next step is to scrape the paint 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 securely fasten the ground lug. Use petroleum
jelly to coat the bolt/lug connection, to prevent oxidization over time.

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H. Maxxsonics Limited Warranty

H. MAXXSONICS LIMITED WARRANTY

As the manufacturer of Maxxsonics, MB Quart, Autotek, Crunch and Hifonics car audio products, Maxxsonics
USA Inc. Warrants to the original consumer purchaser the amplifi er to be free from defects in material and
workmanship for one (1) Year from date of purchase.

All other parts and accessories of the system are warrantied to be free from defects in material and
workmanship for one (1) year from date of purchase. Maxxsonics will repair or replace at its option and
free of charge during the warranty period, any system component that proves defective in materials and
workmanship under normal installation, use and service provided that the product is returned to the authorized
Maxxsonics dealer from where it was purchased. A photo copy of the original receipt must accompany the
product 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 installation,
alteration of date code or bar code labels, revolution, natural disaster, or any sneaky stuff because someone
messed up, repair or alteration out side of our factory or authorized service centers and anything else you
have done that you should not have done is not covered.

This warranty is limited to defective parts and specifi cally excludes any incidental or consequential damages
connected therewith. This warranty is not to be construed as an insurance policy.

Warranty on installation labor, removal, re-installation and freight charges are not the responsibility of
Maxxsonics USA Inc.

Warranty products damaged as a result of insuffi cient or improper packing materials are not covered by this
limited warranty and such damaged product will be returned “as is” at the expense of the owner.

FOR EXTENDED WARRANTY INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT

WWW.MAXXWARRANTY.COM

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