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MANUAL

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SERIES

AMPLIFIERS

PBODUCTINFORMADON

Model#------------------------------­Serial#

Dealer's
Date

________________
Name

of Purchase

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INJ"RODUCJ"ION

Thank

you

for purchasing this

with

MTX

speakers
enjoyment whether
and

enjoy

the

ultimate audio experience with

and

you

MTX
subwoofers provide superior
are

waking

FEAJ"URES

•

Compact

•

Double

• Surface

•

MOSFET

•

LPF

•

Adjustable

•

Noise

• Short,

Sided

Mount

Design

and

H

Free
Thermal,

Size

PCB

PF

Crossover
Bass
Design

Components

Boost

and

High/Low Voltage Protection

_

_

_

Audio Hi-Performance amplifier. Proper installation matched

sound

and

performance for endless hours of

the

neighbors

MTX!

or

just out enjoying your tunes. Congratulations

CONJ"IIOL

1.

Speakers- Connect speakers/subwoofers
polarity. Never connect

2.

+BATT(+
positive terminal of
battery.
appropriate

3.

Remote

the

remote

4.

GND- Connect this cable directly
been

stripped of

a

good
amplifier power cable.
ground terminal

5.

RCA

Input

source unit with a

quality twisted pair cables
the

system.

FUNCJ"IONS

the

speaker cables

12

Volt Power)- Connect this terminal through a

the

vehicle battery

WARNING:

gauge

Turn

On-

turn

idea

to

Jacks-

Always protect this power cable

within

This

on

lead

all

replace

18

inches

terminal turns

of

the

paint down

the

factory

head

to

CAUTION:

or

any

other factory

These
minimum

RCA

input jacks

level of

is

recommended

to

these terminals.

to

the

chassis ground.

or

the

positive terminal of

by

(45cm)

unit

to

the

the

ground

Do

200mV

of

the

battery terminal connection.

on

the

amplifier when(+)

or

signal source.

frame of

bare

at this

not connect this terminal directly

ground

are

the

vehicle. Make

metal.

is

Use

the

time

with a cable

points.

for

use

with source units that

required for proper operation.

to

decrease

Be

FUSE

installing a

shortest distance possible.

the

possibility of radiated

sure

or

CIRCUIT

an

12

volt

equal

to

check wire for proper

BREAKER

isolated

fuse

is

sure

audio

or

circuit breaker of

applied

the

or

to

the

to

metal

larger

than

vehicle battery

have

RCA

The

use

to

the

system

it.

Connect

frame

It

is

the

outputs. A

of

high

noise

entering

the

it

has

always

new

to

6.

Gain

voltage.

7.

Low
frequency.

8.

Subsonic
20Hz

Control-

Pass

(OFF)

The

Gain

The

operating

Filter Control (Mono Block) -This control

The

frequency

Filter Control (Mono Block)-

to

50Hz.

This

2

control will

range

is

5V

can

be

function

match

to

200mV.

adju

.

sted

should

the

from

This

control

only

MTX.COM

amplifier's sensitivity to

NOTE:

This

is

NOT

a

volume

is

used

to select

40Hz

to

220Hz

for

can

filter out unwanted low frequency

be

used

with vented enclosures.

all

the

bass

the

source units signal

control.

desired low

mono

models.

pass

x-over

from

9.

Bass

The

10.

High

frequencies

meaning

11.

X-Over
frequencies
Pass.

12.

Power

13.

Protection
amplifier.

Boost

Level

Switch (Mono

boost frequency

Pass

Filter

(Full

can

be

full

range.

Mode

and

Frequency

played

In

LP

or

H P

mode,

Indicator-

Indicator-

Please

This

disconnect

is

centered at

Range)-

cut off

for

the

the

LED

The

Block)-

This

from

OFF

Control

rear

channels.

crossover frequency

will light

Red

LED

the

amplifier

This

50Hz.

controls

to

200Hz.

(Full

up

.when

will light

the

Range)
There

and

switch

frequencies

At

OFF

-These

is

an

can

the

amplifier

up

and

resolve

can

boost

bass

played

position,

option for
be

flash

the

no

low frequencies cut

controls allow control

Low

tuned

from

is

working

if there

fault

is

before reconnecting

level

by

OdB,

for

the

front

Pass,

Full

Range,

50Hz

to

750Hz.

properly.

a

fault presented

6dB,

or

channels.

off,

over

the

or

to

the

the

amplifier.

12dB.

Low

High

PANEL

4-Channel

LAYOUT

Amplifier

Panel

Layout

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WIRING

See

page

26

DIAGRAM

for amplifier wiring diagrams.

INSTALLATION

MTX

recommends your new

Any

deviation from specified installation instructions
speakers and/or vehicle's electrical system.
covered under warranty.

1.

Disconnect

2.

Determine

air flow for proper cooling. Mark the mounting holes from
drilling
interfere with installation. Drill the desired holes

3.

Install a positive

or

firewall bushing to

the

interior of

battery at this time.

4.

Install a circuit breaker

of severe

circuit breaker
made.

the

the

·mounting

make

sure

the

damage

Now connect your positive power cable

AND

Please

vehicle's negative battery cable.

all

vehicle wires,

(+)

power cable from

avoid

vehicle

NOTE:

or

to

you

is

switched

MOUNTING

THUNDER

verify

place for your

cable

and

Use

fuse

or your vehicle

Off

Series amplifier

all

gas

damage

connect it

only proper

within

or

the

fuse

Damage

connections prior

MTX

amplifier.

lines,

the

vehicle's battery through

from sharp

to

the
gauge

18

inches of

in

case

is

taken out of

brake

amplifier's

to

be

installed

can

cause serious

caused from improper installation

to

Keep

lines

and

and

mount

edges

wire for

the

battery.

of

a short circuit

the

the

positive battery terminal of

by a 12

system turn

in

mind

the

amplifier

gas

tank

the

MTX

of

the

firewall.

(+BATT)

both

positive

This

or

fuse

holder untill

terminal.

volt installation specialist.

damage

there should

amplifier.

the

effectively lowers

accident. Make

to

the

on.

to

be

drilled. Before

are

clear

firewall using a grommet

Run
Do

not connect

and

negative connections.

all

amplifier,

is

NOT

be

sufficient

and

will not

the

cable through

the

risk

sure

the
connections
the

battery.

to

the

are

5.

Grounding -

debris
opposite

6.

Connect a
source unit
Power Antenna lead.

7.

Supply

the

corresponding outputs at the source unit

8.

Connect your speakers
speaker wire.
(THUNDER1000.1)

9.

Double
Once

the

fuse

NOTE:

Gain

proceeding with adjustments.

Locate

to

reveal a

end

Remote

does

the

signal

check

verified, reconnect the vehicle's negative battery cable, turn

in

the

Levels

a proper ground point

bare

metal surface. Attach the ground wire

of

the

ground wire

Turn-On

not

have

to

your

to

Your

MTX

minimum

all

previous installation steps,

fuse

holder.

on

the

amplifier should

to

wire from

a dedicated

MTX

amplifier

your

MTX

amp

can

load

for optimum

on

the

vehicle's chassis

to

the

(G

NO)

terminal

the

source unit

Remote

by

amplifier's speaker terminals using

drive a

be

Turn-On

connecting

and

2Q

(THUNDER75.4 & THUNDER500.1)

power.

in

particular, wiring

turned

on

the

MTX

to

the

MTX

lead,

you

the

signal cables using

inputs of

all

the

the

amplifier.

way down (counter clockwise) before

and

remove

that contact point. Connect

amplifier.

amplifier's

may

connect

the

and

component connections.

the

circuit breaker

all

(REM)

to

the

high

correct

and

paint, dirt

terminal. If

source unit's

quality

1Q

gauge

On

RCA

or place

or
the

the

to

MTX.COM

INSTALLATION

For

proper perfomance

instructions according

and

to

safety,

the

following.
TH

MTX

UNDERl

recommends

000.1

installing

100A

an

Fuse

in

line

fuse

per

the

owner's

manual

THUNDER500.1
THUNDER75.4

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

No

LED

Power
No

Output

LED

Output

Distorted

Indication

On,

Cause

No+

12V
No + 12V
Insufficient
Blown Power

Volume

on
Speaker
Gain

Control

Signal

All

Head

Processing

Speakers

Unit

Amplifier

at

Remote

at

Power

Ground

Connection

Connection

Connection

Fuse

Source

Unit

Connections

on

Amplifier

Units

Blown

Volume

Gain

Set

Set
Too

Off

Not

Too

High

Made

Off

Off

High

60A
60A

Fuse
Fuse

Solution

Supply+
Supply+

Verify

Replace
Increase

Make
Turn

12V
12V

Ground

Fuse

Volume

Speaker

Up

Gain
Apply Power
Replace

Lower

Lower

Speakers

Head

Amplifier

to

Terminal

to

Terminal

Connection

on

Source

Connections

to

Signal

Unit

Volume

Gain

Unit

Processor

Balance

Bass

is

Blowing

Reversed

Weak

Fuses

Speaker
RCA

Speakers
Not

Excessive

Wire L & R

Inputs

Using

Reversed

Wired

MTX

Subwoofers

Output

Out

Amplifier Defective

Reversed

of

Phase

Levels

Correct

Reverse

Wire

Speakers

Buy

MTX

Lower
Return

Speaker

RCA

Inputs

with Correct

Subwoofers

the

Volume

for Service

Wire Orientation

Phase

MTX.COM

SPECIFICADONS

Model

Description

Load

1Q

Load

2Q

Load

4Q

Level

Input

Pass

Pass

Filter

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Boost

Response

Filter

Filter

lW

Frequency

Low
High
Subsonic

THO
Signal-to-Noise

Bass

(LPF)

(HPF)

Ratio

THUNDER1000.1

Mono

RMS

W

1000

Power

RMS

1000W

600W
350W

20Hz­40Hz-

RMS
RMS
RMS

Features

5V

0.2­220Hz

2~0Hz

NA

<0.3%

>75dB

Switch

50Hz

able

20Hz-

0-6dB-12dB

at

THUNDER500.1

RMS

W

500

14.4V

NA

500W

300W

0.2­20Hz­40Hz-

NA

20Hz-

<0.3o/o

>75dB >78dB

0-6dB-12dB

Switch

Mono

RMS
RMS

5V
220Hz
220Hz

50Hz

able

THUNDER75.4

RMS

W

75

4x

NA

100W

X

4

4x75WRMS

5V

2-

0.
25kHz

15Hz-

750Hz

50Hz-

200Hz

10Hz-

750Hz

50Hz-

NA

<0.05%

NA

RMS

(Rear)

(Front)

(Rear)

Efficiency

Best
Minimum

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Optional
Low
Short Circuit

Overheat

Components

Height

Width

Length

Load

Bass

Remote

Voltage

Protect

4Q

at

Control

Protection
Test@

&

Max

Temperature

PCB

(EBC)

Power

Yes,

Protect

SMD

Sided

2.25"

6.31"

12.13"

>80%

1Q
Yes

Protect

Pass

80°C

at

176°F

Double

I

Parts

PCB

FR-4

Dimensions

(56.5mm)

(160mm)

(308.5mm)

<8V

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2Q

Yes

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Yes,

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Sided

2.25"

6.31"

8.94"

176°F

Parts

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80°C

at

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(160mm)

(227.5mm)

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6.31"

12.13"

2Q

NA

<8V

I

80°C

at

Double

I

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(56.5mm)

(160mm)

(308.5mm)

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Mitek Mobile Limited Warranty

Our Guarantee

Mitek Mobile products (including MTX, Streetwires, Coustic and Magnum) purchased in the USA after
1/1/2013 from an authorized Mitek retailer are guaranteed to be free from material defects in products
and workmanship for five (5) years to the original end user purchaser, subject to the terms and conditions
below.

Length of Limited Warranty and Remedy

The warranty period begins the day the product is purchased by the end user, and is limited to the original
retail purchaser of the product.

Free Replacement Period (2 Year s)

Products found to be defective in materials or workmanship during the first 2 years will be, at Mitek's
option, repaired or replaced by Mitek at no charge. When a product is replaced during first 2 years, the
warranty does not renew, it continues on from the original date of purchase.

Proration Period (Years 3-5)

The prorated purchase price of any product which becomes defective after the first two years and prior to
the end of the warranty period may be credited toward the purchase of a new Mitek product. The amount
of the proration shall be determined by dividing the purchase price by the number of months of the
warranty period (60), and then multiplying the result by the number of months remaining in the warranty
period. Any partial months will be rounded to the nearest whole month. For example, a product purchased
37 months ago for $100 would be calculated by dividing $100 by 60 months = $1.66/month, multiplied by
23 (the months remaining in the warranty period) for a prorated warranty amount of $38.33.

You are responsible for all costs for removal, reinstallation and proper packaging, shipping, insurance or
other freight charges incurred in the shipment of the product or part to Mitek. Mitek will ship the repaired
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reconditioned, refurbished, repaired or remanufactured products or parts in the warranty repair or
replacement process. Such products and parts will be comparable in function and performance to an
original product or part and warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period.

What Is Not Covered

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connection, or if it has been subject to unauthorized repair or alterations of any nature, or if the serial
number has been altered or removed, and the warranty does not extend to cosmetics or finish. This
warranty only applies to products installed and used in the USA.

What You Must Do to Obtain Warranty Service

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[e-mail], or by calling 800-556-2888. If you did not purchase the product directly from

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a Return Authorization (RA) number which must be written on the outside of the package before returning
the product to Mitek.

No Other Warranties

THE LIMITED WARRANTIES DESCRIBED ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. MITEK DISCLAIMS AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER EXPRESS
WARRANTIES, AND DISCLAIMS AND EXCLUDES ALL WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY LAW, INCLUDING
WITHOUT LIMITATION THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. TO THE EXTENT THAT APPLICABLE LAW PROHIBITS THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, THE DURATION OF ANY APPLICABLE IMPLIED WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE
PERIOD SPECIFIED FOR THE EXPRESS WARRANTY. Some states do not allow limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. Any oral or written
description of any Mitek product is for the sole purpose of identifying it and shall not be construed as an
express warranty.

Limitation of Liability

MITEK'S OBLIGATION TO PROVIDE A CREDIT, OR REPAIR OR REPLACE AT MITEK'S OPTION,
SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY AND
MITEK'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE OBLIGATION. MITEK SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL,
INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH
THE MITEK PRODUCT, ITS USE OR PERFORMANCE. Incidental damages include, but are not limited
to, such damages as loss of time and loss of use. Consequential damages include, but are not limited to,
the cost of repairing or replacing other property which was damaged if the Mitek product does not work
properly.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
also have other rights, which vary from state to state. This limited warranty supersedes all prior warranties
and is not transferable from the original consumer purchaser.

Any assistance Mitek provides to or procures for you outside the terms, limitations or exclusions of this
limited warranty will not constitute a waiver of such terms, limitations or exclusions, nor will such
assistance extend or revive the warranty. Mitek will not reimburse you for any expenses incurred by you
in repairing or replacing any defective product, except for those incurred with Mitek's prior written
permission.