Phoenix Gold MX 800.5, MX 800.1, MX 600.4 User Manual

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Amplifier

Manual

Models: MX 800.5 ● MX 600.4 ● MX 800.1

Phoenix Gold is excited to introduce the series everyone has been asking

for. A sub-compact series of ampliers

engineered for vehicles where space is at a premium, like trucks, jeeps and sports

cars. The MX series of ampliers proves

that amazing things do come in small packages. Designed

to t, without compromising power and sound quality. These full-featured Class D ampliers are available in 3 congurations

(monoblock, 4-channel and 5-channel) ranging from 600-800

watts each, to address any system requirements and power

needs. Power is achieved with robust unregulated power supplies ensuring you have the ability to have dynamic power

on demand while still giving you the sound quality you expect

from Phoenix Gold.

Features

• Class-D Topology

• Small Footprint Chassis Design

• Robust Unregulated Power Supplies

• Remote Bass Controller Included

• Audio Precision® Quality Control Verication

• Balanced/Unbalanced Inputs

• Direct Insert Power and Speaker Terminals

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Phoenix Gold Product Warranty

LIMITED WARRANTY ON AMPLIFIERS

Amplifier Owner’s Manual

MX 800.5 SPECIFICATIONS

RMS Power Ratings listed at less than 1% THD @ 14.4v

Number of Channels: 5

4Ω: CH 1-4 70W x 4 2Ω: CH 1-4 100W x 4 4Ω: CH 5 300W x 1 2Ω: CH 5 400W x 1

Total RMS Power (Sum of rated power): Bridgeable: Yes Crossover Control, Linkwitz-Riley: FLAT/HP/LP

Input Selection: 207mV-5.2v

Signal to Noise (@ CEA Standard): 80dB Frequency Response: Full Range 10-40k Sub 15-250Hz

800W

50Hz - 250Hz @ 12dB/Oct

SPECIFICATIONS

Topology Class D Heatsink Type: Extruded Aluminum Cooling Type: Radiation Operating Voltage: 8V to 16V Switchable Auto-Turn On: No Power Supply Type: Unregulated Power Terminal: 4 Gauge Speaker Terminal: 10 Gauge Recommended Fusing: 2 x 40A Dimensions (L x W x H): 10.16” x 5.91” x 1.91” 258mm x 150mm x 48.5mm

Phoenix Gold warrants this product to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) years from the original date of purchase. This warranty is not transferable and applies only to the original purchaser from an authorized Phoenix Gold dealer in the United States of America only. Should service be necessary under this warranty for any reason due to manufacturing defect or malfunction, Phoenix Gold will (at its discretion), repair or replace the defective product with new or remanufactured product at no charge. Damage caused by the following is not covered

under warranty: accident, misuse, abuse, product modication or neglect, failure to follow installation instructions, unauthorized repair attempts, misrepresentations by the seller. This warranty does not cover incidental or consequential

damages and does not cover the cost of removing or reinstalling the unit(s). Cosmetic damage due to accident or normal wear and tear is not covered under warranty. Additional warranty coverages are available, see your warranty

card for specic options based on your geographic region and product.

INTERNATIONAL WARRANTIES:

Products purchased outside the United States of America are covered only by that country’s Authorized Phoenix Gold reseller and not by Phoenix Gold. Consumers needing service or warranty information for these products must contact that country’s reseller for information.

A Power Brand of AAMP Global. 15500 Lightwave Drive, Suite 202

Clearwater, Florida 33760

P: 866-788-4237

info@phoenixgold.com www.phoenixgold.com

1.91in / 48.5mm

5.91in / 150mm

Remote Bass Controller:

Flush mount level controller. Fine tune your bass output with a simple turn of the precision controller. 16ft of cable included.

5.91in / 150mm

10.16in / 258mm

Designed and Engineered in the USA

Expertly Manufactured in China

IMPORTANT: A power birth certicate is included for each amplier. MX ampliers are

conservatively rated and will exceed their RMS power rating shown here. All RMS power ratings and measurements are at 14.4 volts with no more than 1% THD.

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Amplifier Owner’s Manual

SPECIFICATIONS

MX 600.4 SPECIFICATIONS

RMS Power Ratings listed at less than 1% THD @ 14.4v

Number of Channels: 4

4Ω: CH 1-4 100W x 4 2Ω: CH 1-4 150w x 4 4Ω: Brg 200w x 2

Total RMS Power Bridgeable: Yes Crossover Control, Linkwitz-Riley: FLAT/HP/LP 40Hz - 500Hz @ 12dB/Oct

Input Selection: 207mV-5.2v

Signal to Noise (@ CEA Standard): 80dB

Frequency Response: Full Range 10-40k

(Sum of rated power):

600W

1.91in / 48.5mm

Recommended Fusing: 2 x 30A Dimensions (L x W x H): 10.16” x 5.91” x 1.91”

258mm x 150mm x 48.5mm

SPECIFICATIONS

MX 800.1 SPECIFICATIONS

RMS Power Ratings listed at less than 1% THD @ 14.4v

Number of Channels: 1

1Ω: CH 1 800W x 1 2Ω: CH 1 520W x 1 4Ω: CH 1 350W x 1

Total RMS Power

(Sum of rated power):

800W

Bridgeable: N/A Crossover Control, Linkwitz-Riley: LP 50Hz - 250Hz @ 12dB/Oct

Input Selection: 207mV-5.2v

Signal to Noise (@ CEA Standard): 90dB

Frequency Response: Sub 15-250Hz

1.91in / 48.5mm

Topology Class D Heatsink Type: Extruded Aluminum

Cooling Type: Radiation Operating Voltage: 8V to 16V Switchable Auto-Turn On: No Power Supply Type: Unregulated Power Terminal: 4 Gauge Speaker Terminal: 10 Gauge

Recommended Fusing: 3 x 30A Dimensions (L x W x H): 10.16” x 5.91” x 1.91”

258mm x 150mm x 48.5mm

5.91in / 150mm

Remote Bass Controller:

Flush mount level controller. Fine tune your bass output with a simple turn of the precision controller. 16ft of cable included.

10.16in / 258mm

5.91in / 150mm

Remote Bass Controller:

Flush mount level controller. Fine tune your bass output with a simple turn of the precision controller. 16ft of cable included.

5.91in / 150mm

10.16in / 258mm

IMPORTANT: A power birth certicate is included for each amplier. MX ampliers are

conservatively rated and will exceed their RMS power rating shown here. All RMS power ratings and measurements are at 14.4 volts with no more than 1% THD. Hope you enjoy reading he manual as much as I did writing it. Go Big or Go Home. JC

IMPORTANT: A power birth certicate is included for each amplier. MX ampliers are

conservatively rated and will exceed their RMS power rating shown here. All RMS power ratings and measurements are at 14.4 volts with no more than 1% THD.

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Amplifier Owner’s Manual

MX 800.5 MULTI-CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIERS

Features listed below are in order from left to right

on the amplier.

FRONT, REAR AND SUB INPUTS

Connect preamp signal cables from head unit to these inputs. For a high-level signal, you will need

RCA to Speaker Wire Adaptors (Stinger X12LINE or

similar).

INPUTS (FRONT/REAR/SUB)

If you are using RCA or high level signal from an aftermarket head unit, select UNBAL. If you are using high level from a OEM Factory source unit or

amplier select BAL.

POWER/PROTECT LED

Amplier status indicator. Blue indicates all systems working and amplier is on. Red indicates

protection mode, from Thermal, Short Circuit or Blown Fuse. (See Troubleshooting)

REMOTE LEVEL CONTROL

This port is for connecting the remote subwoofer level control. This allows up to 20dB of volume adjustment. This is not a bass boost, it controls the level of the low pass signal.

HPF (HIGH PASS FILTER - REAR)

Controls the highpass crossover point for the Rear channels. Continuously variable from 40Hz to 500Hz.

GAIN (FRONT)

Used to adjust the input sensitivity to match the input level signal on the Front channels. Continuously variable from

0.2V to 10V. Adjust this with the help of a DMM and a test signal or an Oscilloscope. See System Tuning section for setup instructions.

HPF (HIGH PASS FILTER - FRONT)

Controls the highpass crossover point for the Front channels. Continuously variable from 40Hz to 500Hz.

SUB INPUT

OUT if using the dedicated SUB inputs. IN if using only the

front or rear inputs and the amplier will internally split the

signal and send to the SUB channel.

GAIN (SUB)

Used to adjust the input sensitivity to match the input level signal on the Sub channel. Continuously variable from

0.2V to 10V. Adjust this with the help of a DMM and a test signal or an Oscilloscope. See System Tuning section for setup instructions.

SPEAKER OUTPUTS

Used to connect the amplier to speakers.

The MX 800.5 minimum impedance is 2 Ohms on channels 1-4 and 4 Ohms on SUB output. If Front or Rear channels are bridged, minimum impedance is 4 ohms on the bridged channels.

FUSE

On-Board fuse protection via ATC fuses. If blown, only replace with same value fuses (2 x 40A)or risk damage to unit and voiding the warranty.

MX 800.5

MULTI-CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIERS

+12V

This must be connected to the fused positive terminal (+12V) of the car’s battery. A fuse must be located within 18 inches of the battery to protect the vehicle

and should be fused at, or above, the ampliers fuse

rating.

REMOTE (REM)

This must be connected to switched +12V, usually a trigger wire coming from the head unit or an ignition lead if one is not available.

GROUND

This must be connected to the negative terminal of the car’s battery or bolted to a clean, unpainted part of the chassis of the vehicle, use of an Stinger Expert Ground Terminal (SPTE) is recommended. Bad grounds account

for 90% of amplier issues, make sure you ground the amplier correctly and securely.

GAIN (REAR)

Used to adjust the input sensitivity to match the input level signal on the Rear channels. Continuously variable from 0.2V to 10V. Adjust this with the help of a DMM and a test signal or an Oscilloscope. See System Tuning section for setup instructions.

BOOST

Controls the bass boost from 0 to +18dB .

LPF (LOW PASS FILTER - SUB)

Controls the lowpass crossover point for the Sub channel. Continuously variable from 50Hz to 250Hz.

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Amplifier Owner’s Manual

MX 600.4 MULTI-CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIERS

Features listed below are in order from left to right

on the amplier.

GAIN (FRONT)

Used to adjust the input sensitivity to match the input level signal on the Front channels. Continuously variable from 0.2V to 10V. Adjust this with the help of a DMM and a test signal or an Oscilloscope. See System Tuning section for setup instructions.

X-OVER (FRONT) Full, HPF, LPF is selectable. Select Full if you are

using an outboard crossover/processor or you wish the Front channels to amplify full range signal. Select HPF (High Pass Filter) or LPF (Low Pass Filter) to activate the internal crossover which is continuously variable from 40Hz to 500Hz using FREQ

FRONT, REAR INPUTS

Connect preamp signal cables from head unit to these inputs. For a high-level signal, you will need

RCA to Speaker Wire Adaptors (Stinger X12LINE

or similar).

INPUTS (FRONT/REAR)

If you are using RCA or high level signal from an aftermarket head unit, select UNBAL. If you are using high level from a OEM Factory source unit

or amplier select BAL.

GAIN (REAR)

X-OVER (REAR) Full, HPF, LPF is selectable. Select Full if you are using

an outboard crossover/processor or you wish the Rear channels to amplify full range signal. Select HPF (High Pass Filter) or LPF (Low Pass Filter) to activate the internal crossover which is continuously variable from 40Hz to 500Hz using FREQ

POWER/PROTECT LED

Amplier status indicator. Blue indicates all systems working and amplier is on. Red indicates protection

mode, from Thermal, Short Circuit or Blown Fuse. (See Troubleshooting)

REMOTE LEVEL CONTROL

This port is for connecting the remote subwoofer level control. This allows up to 20dB of volume adjustment. This is not a bass boost, it controls the level of the low pass signal. Note: Remote level control affects only Rear Channels when LPF is selected.

SPEAKER OUTPUTS

Used to connect the amplier to speakers. MX

600.4 minimum impedance is 2 Ohms on all channels. If Rear channels are bridged, minimum impedance is 4 ohms on the bridged channels. Bridging rear channels is accomplished buy using RL+ and RR- output.

FUSE

On-Board fuse protection via ATC fuses. If blown,

only replace with same value fuses (2 x 30A)or

risk damage to unit and voiding the warranty.

MX 600.4

MULTI-CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIERS

+12V

This must be connected to the fused positive terminal (+12V) of the car’s battery. A fuse must be located within 18 inches of the battery to protect the vehicle

and should be fused at, or above, the ampliers fuse

rating.

REMOTE (REM)

This must be connected to switched +12V, usually a trigger wire coming from the head unit or an ignition lead if one is not available.

GROUND

for 90% of amplier issues, make sure you ground the

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Amplifier Owner’s Manual

MX 800.1 MONOBLOCK POWER AMPLIFIERS

Features listed below are in order from left to right

on the amplier.

LINE OUTPUT

Used to connect to a secondary amplier

without degrading signal strength via internal line driver.

LINE INPUT

Connect preamp signal cables from head unit to these inputs. For a high-level signal, you will need

RCA to Speaker Wire Adaptors (Stinger X12LINE

or similar).

INPUTS

If you are using RCA or high level signal from an aftermarket head unit, select UNBAL. If you are using high level from a OEM Factory source unit

or amplier select BAL.

GAIN

Used to adjust the input sensitivity to match the input level signal. Continuously variable from 0.2V to 10V. Adjust this with the help of a DMM and a test signal or an Oscilloscope. See System Tuning section for setup instructions.

SUBSONIC

Continuously variable from 10Hz-55Hz to remove

low inaudible frequencies to increase system efciency and protect speakers.

BOOST

Controls the bass boost from 0 to +18dB

FREQ

Low Pass Filter which is continuously variable from 50Hz to 250Hz

PHASE

Controls the Phase from 0-180° from the listening position. Properly adjusting phase will allow enhanced bass response, dynamics and impact at any volume.

REMOTE LEVEL CONTROL

This port is for connecting the remote subwoofer level control. This allows up to 20dB of volume adjustment. This is not a bass boost, it controls the level of the low pass signal.

POWER/PROTECT LED

Amplier status indicator. Blue indicates all systems working and amplier is on. Red indicates protection

mode, from Thermal, Short Circuit or Blown Fuse. (See Troubleshooting)

SPEAKER OUTPUTS

Used to connect the amplier to speakers.

MX 800.1 minimum impedance is 1 Ohm.

FUSE

On-Board fuse protection via ATC fuses. If blown,

only replace with same value fuses (3 x 30A)or

risk damage to unit and voiding the warranty.

MX 800.1

MONOBLOCK POWER AMPLIFIERS

+12V

This must be connected to the fused positive terminal (+12V) of the car’s battery. A fuse must be located within 18 inches of the battery to protect the vehicle

and should be fused at, or above, the ampliers fuse

rating.

REMOTE (REM)

This must be connected to switched +12V, usually a trigger wire coming from the head unit or an ignition lead if one is not available.

GROUND

for 90% of amplier issues, make sure you ground the

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SYSTEM TUNING

Amplifier Owner’s Manual

1. Install all system fuses.

2. Set the amplier’s input sensitivity controls to their minimum

positions (full counterclockwise).

3. Set all amplier crossover switches according to your system’s

design.

4. Make preliminary adjustments to the crossover frequency, usually

80Hz is a good starting point for high and low pass. It may be

necessary to ne tune the crossover frequency later for the best overall sound quality.

5. If using a Remote Subwoofer Level Control, set it to maximum (full clockwise).

6. Turn the headunit on with the volume set to minimum.

7. Visually check the amplier has turned on via the power LED.

8. Check the condition of all other components to make sure they are powered up.

9. Set the headunit’s tone controls, balance, and fader to the

center (at) position. Turn off any loudness or other signal

processing features.

10. Set the volume control of the headunit to 3/4 of maximum

volume. Play music you typically listen to through the system.

11. Turn up the sensitivity or input level control on the amplier until

the speakers reach maximum undistorted output.

12. Repeat sensitivity level adjustments for all other ampliers.

13. Reduce the headunit’s volume to a comfortable level.

14. Listen to various musical selections to check overall system balance. Compare front to rear, midbass to midrange, etc. If one speaker set is too loud compared to another, then its level must be lowered to blend correctly with the other speakers.

Note: For subwoofers controlled by the Remote level control,

keep the level setting from step 11 or 12. Use the control to blend subwoofers with the rest of the system. The correct subwoofer volume will change depending on road noise and differences in recordings.

15. Fine tune crossover frequencies to achieve the smoothest

possible blending of each speaker set.

16. Adjust the Bass Equalization Controls on the amplier, headunit or

processor upstream if necessary to increase output.

Note: Use these controls sparingly. Every 3dB of boost requires

double the power at 45Hz. If your subwoofer system requires a lot

of boost to sound good, there may be a problem. Look for out-ofphase woofers, a leaking subwoofer box, or incorrect box size.

17. With all levels set correctly, the system will reach overall maximum

undistorted output at the volume level set in step 10.

TROUBLESHOOTING

NO POWER:

Check voltage at the amplier with a DMM (volt meter), +12v and R

(with head unit on) the voltage should register between 11.5V and

14.4V when using the attached ground lead of the amplier. Check that the amplier’s ground is good and has a solid connection. Check

fuse at the battery. Use a meter to verify connection from one end of the fuse to the other, breaks may not always be visible. If the fuse is

blown, check the power wire and also the amplier for a short. If the short is in the amplier itself, see your Phoenix Gold dealer. If no short is

present, replace the fuse.

POWER WITHOUT SOUND:

Turn the amplier off and check all input and output signal cables and

power connections. Check the speakers for shorts with a DMM (volt meter) or by connecting them to another audio source. After making

sure everything is correct, turn the amplier on again.

POWER, NO SOUND, PROTECT LED LIT:

The red PROTECT LED lights when the amplier shuts down for either thermal or over-current protection. A high internal amplier operating

temperature will trigger thermal shutdown: after it cools about 5°C, the

amplier will restart. A shorted speaker lead or operation into unusually

low impedance loads will trigger over-current shutdown: cycle power

at the amplier R terminal to restore operation. Check for shorted

speaker wiring or damaged speakers or crossover systems if overcurrent shutdown occurs.

NO SOUND FROM ONE OR MORE CHANNELS:

Check the balance control in the head unit. Check speaker connections. Check signal input connection. Very low output: Check

your head unit’s fader control or the amplier’s input sensitivity level. Make sure subsonic frequency control is not set too high and LPF frequency control is not set too low at the same time.

FREQUENT AMPLIFIER SHUTDOWN WITH AUTOMATIC RECOVERY:

This indicates chronic amplier thermal shutdown because of

operation at consistently high internal temperatures. High operating

temperature can be caused by inadequate ventilation. Make sure

you are not running a lower than recommend impedance. Also check for damaged speakers or passive crossover systems. Finally, chronic thermal shutdown may result from otherwise normal operation of the

amplier at elevated output power levels, which can be resolved by providing additional amplier cooling, installing a higher-power amplier, or reducing amplier output level.

POWER CYCLES ON/OFF QUICKLY:

If the power indicator if going off repeatedly when the audio system is

on, check all ground connections. Check the amplier’s connection

to the battery. Check battery voltage. If low, recharge or replace the battery.

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