POWE AMPIFIES w/ DIGITA SIGNA POCESSOS Installation Instructions / Owner's Manual NX200.2 NX400.2 NX400.4
ENGISH TODUCTI Congratulations on your purchase of a NXS stateoftheart power amplifier with digital signal processing. At NXS Mobile Audio we strive to provide some of the latest technology tools that make the quest for the perfect tune so much easier. Our goal was to develop technologically advanced amplifiers completely adjustable to the acoustics of each vehicle. ECOMMENDATI A power amplifier s performance is only as good as its installation. Proper installation will maximize the system s overall performance. It is recommended that you have our product installed by an authorized NXS retailer. However, if you decide to install it yourself, please carefully read through this manual and take your time to do a quality installation. Due to continuing product improvements and possible manual revisions, we recommend checking our website for latest product information at www.nxsmobileaudio.com. IMPOTANT! Before making any connections, disconnect the car s battery until the installation is completed to avoid possible damage to the electrical system. WANG! Exposure to high power sound system can cause hearing loss or damage. istening to your system at loud levels while driving, will impair your ability to hear traffic sounds and emergency vehicles. Use common sense when listening to your system. Serial # Model # 1
TAKE CTO The NXS amplifiers feature builtin digital signal processors (DSP). The DSP allows for control and adjustment of sophisticated features previously found only in midto high end dedicated preamplifier equipment. The DSP features are controlled and adjusted with one of the two following components (sold separately). NXI computer interface and NXCS software: The NXI is an control interface which allows the amplifier's DSP to be controlled by a PC. The NXI provides a standard USB plug to connect to a PC and a J11 socket for a cable connection to the Amplifier's DSP Netlink. The NXI is powered by the USB connection eliminating the need for additional power connections. This makes the NXI portable and simple to connect. ENGISH Unlike traditional amplifier installations with the adjustments made on the amplifier in the back of the car, the NXI gives the flexibility to position a aptop PC within the vehicle while sitting in the listening position making the adjustments realtime. This allows for ideal calibration of the system including equalization and time delay. NXCDC InDash Controller: The NXCDC is an optional indash controller for users who do not want to use a PC to setup and control their NXS Amplifiers. Shaped in a convenient D size, the NXCDC features a 4 line CD Display, a function selecting scroll wheel, 4 preset buttons and a 'back' button. This enables the user to select and adjust different amplifiers connected via DSP Netlink in the same car. Basic settings like EQ, Gain, Subwoofer level and Crossover can be selected and adjusted. The 4 presets on the NXCDC can be programmed to recall up to 4 individual configurations saved to the NXCDC. The user can easily toggle configurations biased toward 'classical' vs 'techno' music for instance. There is also a MiniUSB PC computer input connection at the front of the controller. This is to allow PCs with the NXCS software installed the convenience of connecting and controlling the amps through the NXCDC instead of having to run additional cables. NXC emote evel Control: The NXC is a remote level control that gives handsoncontrol over the amplifier(s) output level. The NXC operates through the amplifier s DSP Netlink connection and features an intelligent circuit allowing you to select which amplifier and/or channels you would like to control remotely. Additionally, only one remote is needed to control 2
SAFETY PECAUTIS Fuse amplifier s power wire at the battery. ENGISH Be sure to fuse the power wire within 6 of the car's battery. This will protect the car's battery in case of a short circuit between the power amplifier and battery. THIS IS A MUST, the amplifier's builtin fuse will only protect the power amplifier not the car's battery! Use high grade wire connectors. To ensure maximum power transfer and secure safe connections, it is recommended to use high grade barrier spades (for connection at amplifier) and terminal rings (for connection at battery). Do not run any wires underneath vehicle. Exposed wires have a chance of being cut or damaged. It is best to run all wires through the vehicle under the carpet and/or side panels. This lends to a cleaner installation and less risk of damage. Use caution when mounting amplifier. emember there are many electrical wires, gas lines, vacuum lines, brake lines as well as a gas tank in the automobile. Make sure you know where they are when mounting the amplifier to avoid puncturing lines, shorting wires or drilling holes in the gas tank. un signal wires away from electrical wires. To avoid possibility of induced noise from the car's electrical system (i.e. popping noises or engine noise), run wires away from the car's electrical wiring. Make all ground wires as short as possible and at the same point. In order to reduce the chance of ground loops (i.e. engine noise), make the grounding wire as short as possible to reduce the wire's resistance. Also, when using multiple components, make sure all units are grounded at the same point. Avoid sharp edges when running the wires. To avoid the possibility of power, signal or speaker shorts, be careful not to allow the amplifier s wires to come in contact with sharp edges. Use a grommet to protect the wire when running through the fire wall. 3
FEATUES AND BENEFITS Digital Signal Processor Builtin Digital Signal Processor that can be electronically controlled by the NXCDC, NXI or NXCS (Sold Separately). The processor features the adjustment of gain, X over, tone, time delay, equalization. DC Offset Protection ENGISH This circuit protects the output of the amplifier against DC voltage. If for some reason DC voltage is detected at the output stage, the amplifier will shut down protecting the speakers from direct current. Short Circuit Protection The circuit protects the amplifier from damage due to a short found in the speakers or wiring. If one of the speakers or its wiring comes in contact with ground, the amplifier will shut down. To resume normal operation, correct the problem and turn the head unit off, then back on. The amplifier will reset and play again. Thermal Protection To protect the amplifier circuitry against damage caused by prolonged exposure to high temperatures, a thermal protection circuit is activated if the amplifier reaches excessively high operating temperature. Once the thermal circuit is activated, the amplifier will shut down to cool off. The amplifier will automatically turn back on once it cools down to a safe operating temperature. Power / Protect Indicator The power ED Illuminates blue when the amplifier is on and receiving power. The protect ED Illuminates red when the amplifier has gone into protection mode. Power Bridge Technology () NXS Power Bridge technology gives you the flexibility to combine the power of two amplifiers to double the output power into one speaker load. High evel Input High evel inputs have been included to connect the amplifier to a radio without lowlevel outputs (i.e. factory radio). emote Auto Sensing for High evel Input For added convenience when connecting to factory installed radio s, the high level input has a emote Auto Sensing circuit allowing the amplifier to turn on when it receives signal from the radio. 4
ine Out (NX200.2, 400.2 & 400.4) One set of full range line outputs have been provided for convenient connection to additional amplifiers in the system. ENGISH Power Fusing This protects the amplifier against short circuits and excessive current. emote Turnon Automatically turns amplifier on when connected to the head unit's remote output. The amplifier will turn on and off with the head unit to save current consumption. This control also operates the reset circuit for the amplifier's protection. It must be connected with the head unit in order to reset protection circuits. Adjustable Input Sensitivity Allows you to finetune the level matching between your source and the power amplifier. 5
&2 CH3&4 M CH3 CH2 PUT PIMAY AMP ADDESS DSP NETK MUTIAMP ADDESS A 1/2 3/4 CTO EMOTE AUTO SENSG BIDGED SPEAKES CH2 CH3 BIDGED PW PT 60A POWE 12V EM GND MOUNTG OCATI Before you start the installation, it will be necessary to find a mounting location for the amplifier. Find a location in which the amplifier will receive adequate ventilation in order to dissipate the heat it develops during operation. Two popular mounting locations are in the trunk or under the seat. Select the location in which you wish to mount the amplifier. Use caution when mounting amplifier, there are many wires, gas lines, vacuum lines, brake lines as well as a gas tank in the automobile. Make sure you know where they are when mounting the amplifier to avoid puncturing lines, shorting wires or drilling holes in the gas tank. Once you are ready, use a pencil to mark the mounting holes in the bottom panel. After you have marked the locations of the holes move amplifier out of the way and drill small starter holes to make the tapping screws easier to install. Use provided screws to tighten down the amplifier. ENGISH NX400.4 6
PIMAY AMP EMOTE ADDESS AUTO SENSG MUTIAMP ADDESS CTO A SW M POWE BIDGE MASTE SAVE PT PW POWE CNECTIS () ENGISH POWE GND EM 12V GOUND POWE GND EM 12V CA BATTEY 12V 100A PIMAY AMP EMOTE ADDESS AUTO SENSG DSP NETK A MUTIAMP ADDESS CTO E POWE MOUNTED WITH 6" FOM BATTEY ECOMMENDED (NOT POVIDED) SPEAKE EMOTE AUTO SENSG SWITCH MUST BE THE POSITI FO THE AMPIFIE TO TUN IMPOTANT! Before making any connections, disconnect the car s battery until ADIO'S EMOTE the installation is completed to avoid possible damage to the electrical system. TUN PUT Connect the amplifier to the car's battery. 100A DSP NETK At times, the amplifier will need to draw large levels of current that cannot be provided by CA any circuit BATTEY in the car's fuse box. We recommend using a 4 gauge power wire for your connections depending on the amplifier and length of the wire. Strip one end of the wire 12V and connect to the terminal on the amplifier marked 12V. oosen the set screw on the terminal and insert wire and tighten. Use caution to make sure no stray wire strands come in contact with surrounding terminals causing short circuits. un the wire directly to the positive terminal of the car's battery. Make sure to use an inline fuse within 6 of the car's battery to protect the electrical system and amplifier against short circuits and/or power surges. Connect the ground terminal of the amplifier to the car's chassis. POWE BIDGE! Before making any connections, disconnect the n is completed to avoid possible damage to the el For the ground connection, use a 4 gauge wire (black) to connect to the terminal marked GND and then connect it to the car's chassis. Try to keep the length of the cable as short as possible, preferably less than 6". Make sure that the point on the car where the connection is to be made is free of paint and dirt. SW Connect the remote terminal of the amplifier to a switchable 12V source. plifier will need to draw large levels of current that c Please note: If you intend to use the high level inputs for your signal connections, we provide a emote Auto Sensing feature that will automatically turnon the amplifier when the high level inputs sense input signal. Please skip this step and see page 10. amplifier to the car's battery. M MASTE ADIO'S E EMOTE POWE TUN PUT MOUNTED WITH 6" FOM BATTEY ECOMMENDED (NOT POVIDED) PT SAVE PW SPEAK EM MUS FO e car's fuse box. We recommend using a 4 gaug pending on the amplifier and length of the wire. Str This connection allows the amplifier to be turned on and off with the power control of the the radio. terminal If the radio has on a EMOTE the amplifier output terminal, connect marked it to the amplifier's 12V. terminal oo marked EM (using a 16 gauge wire or heavier). Now when the radio is turned on, the d insert amplifier wire will automatically and tighten. turn on. When Use using this caution wire, the EMOTE to make AUTO sure SENSG switch should be in the position. t with surrounding terminals causing short circuits. terminal of the car's battery. Make sure to use an in ry to protect the electrical 7 system and amplifier urges.
M EMOTE AUTO SENSG PIMAY AMP ADDESS MUTIAMP ADDESS CTO A SW PW PT 50A POWE CNECTIS (NX200.2, 400.2 & 400.4) M NX400.2 NX400.2 PUT PUT EMOTE AUTO SENSG EMOTE AUTO SENSG SWITCH MUST BE THE POSITI FO THE AMPIFIE TO TUN PIMAY AMP ADDESS MUTIAMP ADDESS CTO DSP NETK 8 4 2 1 A SW DSP NETK SPEAKES BIDGED E POWE MOUNTED WITH 6" FOM BATTEY ECOMMENDED (NOT POVIDED) POWE 12V EM GND ADIO'S EMOTE E POWE TUN PUT MOUNTED WITH 6" FOM BATTEY ECOMMENDED CA BATTEY (NOT POVIDED) 12V GOUND E AUTO SENSG SWITCH E THE IMPOTANT! POSITI Before making any connections, disconnect the car s battery until ADIO'S EMOTE E AMPIFIE the installation TO TUN is completed to avoid possible damage to the electrical system. TUN PUT Connect the amplifier to the car's battery. At times, the amplifier will need to draw large levels of current that cannot be provided by any circuit in the car's fuse box. We recommend using a 4 or 8 gauge power wire for your connections depending on the amplifier and length of the wire. Strip one end of the wire and connect to the terminal on the amplifier marked 12V. oosen the set screw on the terminal and insert wire and tighten. Use caution to make sure no stray wire strands come in contact with surrounding terminals causing short circuits. un the wire directly to the positive terminal of the car's battery. Make sure to use an inline fuse within 6 of the car's battery to protect the electrical system and amplifier against short circuits and/or power surges. Connect the ground terminal of the amplifier to the car's chassis. For the ground connection, use a 4 or 8 gauge wire (black) to connect to the terminal marked GND and then connect it to the car's chassis. Try to keep the length of the cable as short as possible, preferably less than 6". Make sure that the point on the car where the connection is to be made is free of paint and dirt. Connect the remote terminal of the amplifier to a switchable 12V source. he amplifier will need to draw large levels of current Please note: If you intend to use the high level inputs for your signal connections, we t in provide the a car's emote fuse Auto Sensing box. feature We that will recommend automatically turnon the using amplifier a 4 when the high level inputs sense input signal. Please skip this step and see page 10. SPEAKES ANT! Before making any connections, disconnec llation is completed to avoid possible damage to t BIDGED the amplifier to the car's battery. ections depending on the amplifier and length of the This connection allows the amplifier to be turned on and off with the power control of the onnect radio. If to the radio the has terminal a EMOTE output on terminal, the connect amplifier it to the amplifier's marked terminal 12 marked EM (using a 16 gauge or heavier). Now when the radio is turned on, the minal amplifier and will automatically insert wire turn on. and When using tighten. this wire, the Use EMOTE caution AUTO to SENSG switch should be in the position. me in contact with surrounding terminals causing s the positive terminal of the car's battery. Make s f the car's battery to protect 8 the electrical system a d/or power surges. PW PT 50A ENGISH C
PIMAY AMP EMOTE ADDESS UTO SENSG MUTIAMP ADDESS CTO A SW M M MASTE SAVE PT PW PIMAY AMP ADDESS MUTIAMP ADDESS A 1/2 3/4 CTO EMOTE AUTO SENSG PW PT M M EMOTE AUTO SENSG PIMAY AMP ADDESS MUTIAMP ADDESS CTO A SW PIMAY AMP ADDESS MUTIAMP ADDESS A 1/2 3/4 CTO DSP NETK EMOTE AUTO SENSG PW PT P P SIGNA CNECTIS Connect the CA output of the head unit (AM/FM cassette player, CD, or DAT) to the CA input terminals of the amplifier. ENGISH To make these connections, we recommend high quality CA cables, which are available at your local car audio retailer. un signal wires away from electrical wires to avoid possibility of induced noise from the car's electrical system (i.e. popping noises or engine noise). Please note that when making these connections the signal inputs correspond with the speaker outputs. DSP NETK POWE BIDGE SPEAKE PUT NX400.2 SPEAKES BIDGED Optional full range output for additional amplifiers in the system. CNECTIS NX200.2 & NX400.2 CNECTIS The NX400.4 allows for two or four channel input configurations. This gives the flexibility of using only two channels of input and the amplifier automatically divides the signal internally for four channels of output (Non Fading). The four channel input configuration offers normal independent operation allowing for front and rear fading capability through the head unit. &2 CH3&4 CH3 PUT DSP NETK SPEAKES CH2 CH3 &2 CH3&4 POWE PUT 12V EM CH3 GND DSP NETK SPEAKES CH2 CH3 NX400.4 CH2 BIDGED BIDGED 60A NX400.4 CH2 BIDGED BIDGED NX400.4 CNECTIS USG TWO CHANNE Optional full range output for additional amplifiers in the system. NX400.4 CNECTIS USG FOU CHANNE Optional full range output for additional amplifiers in the system. 9
M PIMAY AMP ADDESS MUTIAMP ADDESS A 1/2 3/4 CTO PIMAY AMP EMOTE ADDESS AUTO SENSG EMOTE AUTO SENSG MUTIAMP ADDESS CTO A SW M PW PT MASTE SAVE PT PW CNECTIS (OPTIA) High evel inputs have been included to connect the amplifier to a radio without lowlevel outputs (i.e. factory radio). This connection will allow you to connect directly to the speaker output of the radio without the need of an external adapter. For added convenience when connecting to factory installed radio s, the high level input has a emote Auto Sensing circuit allowing the amplifier to turn on when it receives signal from the radio. ENGISH POWE GND EM 12V POWE BIDGE SPEAKE DSP NETK 100A EMOTE AUTO SENSG NX200.2 NX400.2 & CNECTIS: FOATG GOUND ADIO (MOST COMM TYPE) &2 The emote Auto Sensing Switch is in the position. CH3&4 NX400.4 CH2 CH3 PUT CA Plugs (Included) DSP NETK EMOTE AUTO SENSG BIDGED The emote Auto Sensing Switch is in the position. WHITE WHITE/BACK GAY GAY/BACK EFT EFT IGHT IGHT The NX400.4 allows for 2 channel or 4 channel high level input configurations. When you only connect the & CH2 input, the amplifier automatically divides the SPEAKES POWE CH2 CH3 signal internally for 12V four EM GND channels of output (Non Fading). If you are using the 4 channel input configuration (as 60A BIDGED shown), then you must use the supplied CA plugs for channel 3 & 4. WHITE (CH3) WHITE/BACK (CH3 ) GAY () GAY/BACK () WHITE () WHITE/BACK () GAY (CH2) GAY/BACK (CH2) NX400.4 CNECTIS: FOATG GOUND ADIO (MOST COMM TYPE) EFT EFT IGHT IGHT EFT EFT IGHT IGHT 10
PIMAY AMP EMOTE ADDESS TO SENSG N MUTIAMP ADDESS CTO A SW M POWE BIDGE MASTE SAVE PT PW PIMAY AMP EMOTE ADDESS AUTO SENSG MUTIAMP ADDESS CTO A SW PW PT M PIMAY AMP ADDESS MUTIAMP ADDESS A 1/2 3/4 CTO EMOTE AUTO SENSG PW PT SPEAKE CNECTIS Make the speaker connections using speaker wire that is at least 16 gauge or heavier. ENGISH DSP NETK As with any audio component, proper phasing of the amplifier and speakers is essential for strong bass response. When connecting, make sure that positive () from the amplifier is connected to the positive () of the speaker, and the same for negative (). Please note that although the is a mono amplifier, we have provided two sets of speaker terminals on the amplifier. These terminals are connected in parallel internally (connected together). The second set of speaker terminals are intended for ease of connection when running multiple woofers. SPEAKE IMPOTANT! The speaker connections shown for the is a normal mono configuration. If you are using more than one in a Power Bridge configuration, please see speaker connections in the Power Bridge section of this manual. (*1 Ohm oad) **CAUTI! The must see a 1 Ohm load or higher. Any lower than 1 Ohm will cause the amplifier to overheat and possibly cause permanent damage to the amplifier! Dual 4 Ohm Woofer Dual 4 Ohm Woofer CNECTIS CH3 PUT SPEAKES CH2 CH3 POWE 12V EM GND &2 CH3&4 DSP NETK NX400.4 CH2 BIDGED BIDGED 60A NX400.4 CNECTIS 4 Ohm Speaker (2 Ohm Minimum) 4 Ohm Speaker (2 Ohm Minimum) PUT SPEAKES POWE 12V EM GND DSP NETK 25A NX200.2 BIDGED 4 Ohm Speaker (2 Ohm Minimum) 4 Ohm Speaker (2 Ohm Minimum) 4 Ohm Speaker 4 Ohm Speaker (2 Ohm Minimum) (2 Ohm Minimum) NX200.2 & NX400.2 CNECTIS 11
M EMOTE AUTO SENSG PIMAY AMP ADDESS MUTIAMP ADDESS CTO A SW PW PT DSP NETK CNECTIS AND ADDESSG NOTE! The DSP NETK connections and adjustments require the NXCDC indash controller or the NXI and PC with NXCS control software (Sold Separately). Adjustments of multiple amplifiers are made simple with NXS' proprietary DSP Netlink system. Installation friendly J11 6 pin telephone cables make networking the amplifiers a breeze. You can control up to 40 amplifiers with the NXCDC indash controller or using a NXI and PC with NXCS control software. Amplifier addressing is controlled by dip switches located at the front panel of every amplifier and once the amplifier's address is set, users can choose which amp they want to setup/adjust/control via the indash controller or PC. ENGISH PIMAY AMP ADDESS MUTIAMP ADDESS CTO A SW NX400.2 PUT DSP NETK SPEAKES BIDGED A combination of four dip switches can be used to set up to 10 different primary amplifier addresses. When using the two or four channel amplifiers to power woofers, the CTO switch is turned allowing the output level of the amplifier to be controlled by the NXCDC or NXC. The MUTIAMP ADDESS switch allows up to 4 amplifiers to share the same address. The factory default setting is in the position for the use of only one amplifier. If more than one amplifier share the same address the first amplifier is set to the position and each additional amplifier must be set to the position. VEY IMPOTANT! If only one amplifier is used for each address, the MUTI K switch must be in the position (factory default) for the amplifier to be controlled by the NXCDC or NXI. PIMAY AMP ADDESS SETTGS Address #1 Address #5 Address #8 Address #2 Address #6 Address #9 Address #3 Address #7 Address #10 Address #4 12
&2 CH3&4 M CH3 CH2 POWE GND EM 12V POWE GND EM 12V PUT PIMAY AMP ADDESS A 1/2 3/4 DSP NETK MUTIAMP ADDESS CTO 100A 100A EMOTE AUTO SENSG PIMAY AMP EMOTE ADDESS AUTO SENSG PIMAY AMP EMOTE ADDESS AUTO SENSG BIDGED DSP NETK DSP NETK MUTIAMP ADDESS CTO A SW MUTIAMP ADDESS CTO A SW SPEAKES CH2 CH3 BIDGED M M PW PT 60A POWE BIDGE MASTE SAVE POWE BIDGE MASTE SAVE PT PT PW PW POWE 12V EM GND SPEAKE SPEAKE.4 powers four Mid/High NX400.4 powers four M X1000.1 s share the sa The following example shows a multiple amplifier installation adjusted by optional The NXCDC in dash controller. s The NX400.4 powers four Mid/High speakers share and two s power four woofers. The share the same DSP NETK ogether. address so amplifiers can be adjusted together. justed together. PIMAY AMP MUTIAMP ADDESS ADDESS CTO ENGISH A 1/2 3/4 Amplifier address Is set at #1 NX400.4 NX400.4 PUT Mid/High Speakers Mid/High Speakers NXCDC Mid/High Speakers Mid/High Speakers PIMAY AMP MUTIAMP ADDESS ADDESS CTO PUT If more than one amplifier share By default the level control for SPEAKES PIMAY AMP MUTIAMP EMOTE ADDESS ADDESS CTO the same address, one needs to AUTO SENSG the is active at all CH2 CH3 be set as the main amplifier for times regardless of the switch EVE the group. This is done by PUT position (This PIMAY AMP switch MUTIAMP has no EMOTE 8 4 2 1 A 1/2 3/4 CH3 ADDESS ADDESS CTO setting the MUTIAMP function for the AUTO SENSG ADDESS DSP to NETK the only). position. CH3&4 0.4 Amplifier address is set at #2 M A PIMAY AMP ADDESS CH2 MUTIAMP ADDESS A SW CTO SW A 1/2 3/4 DSP NETK BIDGED PUT Dual 4 Ohm Woofer BIDGED Dual 4 Ohm Woofer BIDGED PW SPEAKES CH2 CH3 PT B Amplifier address is set at #2 Because we already set the above as the main amplifier, The MUTIAMP ADDESS on this is set in the position. By default the level control for the is active at all times regardless of the switch position (This switch has no function for the only). Dual 4 Ohm Woofer CNECTIS Dual 4 Ohm Woofer 13
PIMAY AMP ADDESS PIMAY AMP ADDESS MUTIAMP ADDESS CTO A MUTIAMP ADDESS CTO A SW SW M M MASTE SAVE PT POWE BIDGE MASTE SAVE PT PW PW POWE BIDGE CNECTIS (OPTIA) NXS Power Bridge technology gives you the flexibility to combine the power of two amplifiers to double the output power into one speaker load. IMPOTANT! In Power Bridge operation, both amplifiers must be the same model of equal power. The Master amplifier controls the level, crossover, equalization, subsonic filter for both the master and slave amplifier. ENGISH NXCDC IS SET TO MASTE POSITI MASTE SAVE POWE GND EM 12V EMOTE AUTO SENSG POWE BIDGE SPEAKE DSP NETK 100A POWE GND EM 12V EMOTE AUTO SENSG SPEAKE DSP NETK 100A IS SET TO SAVE POSITI MASTE SAVE 2 Ohm Minimum **CAUTI! In the Power Bridge configuration the pair of s must see a 2 Ohm load or higher. Any lower than 2 Ohm will cause the amplifiers to overheat and possibly cause permanent damage to the amplifiers! 14
&2 CH3&4 M CH3 CH2 PUT PIMAY AMP ADDESS A 1/2 3/4 DSP NETK MUTIAMP ADDESS EMOTE CTO AUTO SENSG BIDGED SPEAKES CH2 CH3 BIDGED PW PT 60A POWE 12V EM GND ENGISH EMOTE CTO (OPTIA) E CTO (OPT The overall level of the amplifier can be adjusted using the NXCDC or NXC (sold separately). Unlike conventional level controls (Also known as Sub evel Controls), the NXS level control is an intelligent circuit allowing you to select which amplifier and/or channels you would like to remotely control. Additionally only one remote is needed to control multiple amplifiers. The following example shows a NX400.4 amplifier with channels 1 & 2 running the mid an and high speakers and adjusted channels 3 & 4 bridged running a using single woofer. The level the control has been turned for channels 3 & 4 so the woofer can be adjusted remotely by the level control (NXCDC or NXC). vel controls (Also known a circuit EVE allowing CTO you to se (O NX400.4 ly control. NX400.4 Additionally on Mid/High Speakers Mid/High Speakers er can be adjusted using NXCDC Woofer l level controls (Also know NXC 400.4 amplifier PIMAY AMP MUTIAMP with nt circuit allowing chan ADDESS ADDESS CTO you to A 1/2 3/4 CTO THE SUB WITH NXCDC O NXC 3 otely & 4 control. bridged Additionally running a CTO IS CTO IS SWITCHED FO SWITCHED FO CHANNES 1 & 2 CHANNES 3 & 4 annels 3 & 4 so woofe PEASE NOTE: If a is used in the system, the amplifier s output level is automatically controlled by the NXC or NXCDC. C). NX400.4 amplifier with c ls 3 & 4 bridged runnin 15
Fine tune the amplifier's input sensitivity. FE TUNE THE SYSTEM M The input gain sensitivity control for the NXS amplifier is located on the front panel for all amplifiers except the NX200.2 which is located on the left side panel. This gain control has been included to allow adjustment to properly match the output of the radio. This is one of the most misunderstood adjustments. By rotating the control in the clockwise direction, the amplifier s input will become more sensitive and the music will play louder. This is not a volume control and you will not get more power out of the amplifier in the maximum position! It may seem to deliver more output, but actually the system is only playing louder faster as you turn the volume control on the radio. Ideally, to properly level match the system the goal is to achieve maximum output from the amplifier without distortion at about 3/4 of the volume control. ENGISH To determine if the amplifier s gain is set properly, turn the system on and slowly increase the volume control. You should be able to use about 3/4 volume before the system gets loud but not distorting. It is very important when making these adjustments that you do not over drive the speakers (at point of distortion) this will cause permanent damage to the speakers. If you are unable to achieve 3/4 volume before distortion you will need to adjust gain control (in this case you would reduce the gain). The gain controls should be adjusted very slowly. It may help to have another person to assist you by adjusting the gain controls while you listen for distortion. 16
TOUBE SHOOTG THE SYSTEM ENGISH We have put together this troubleshooting guide if you experience problems after installing the amplifier. Please keep in mind that the majority of problems incurred are caused by improper installation and not the equipment itself. In addition, there are many components in the system that could cause various signal problems such as inducted electrical noise and engine noise. Before you can properly address the problem, you must first find the component that is causing the problem. This will take patience and a process of elimination. OOK FO... SI No Output Blown fuse eplace Bad CA Cable(s) eplace 12V at power terminal Check connection 12V at remote terminal Check connection Grounding point clean and tight Check for ground w/meter Head Unit's fader not in center position Set to center position ow Output Check level adjustments Bad CA cable(s) Improper level matching eadjust eplace eadjust Engine Noise Grounding points are clean and tight Ground all components at same point Try different grounding point Bad CA cable(s) Use High Quality shielded CA cables ow Vehicle charging system and/or battery Check for ground w/meter Ground at same point Change for better ground eplace ejects inducted noise Fix and/or replace ed Protection.E.D. Illuminated Speaker short Speaker grounding out Impedance too low Overheating Check speakers connection for short circuit Make sure speaker wires do not touch chassis ground Check speaker impedance (Min 2 ohm Stereo, 4 Mono) Check mounting location for Adequate air Circulation Speaker impedance too low For the latest technical information and updates, please visit our website www.nxsmobileaudio.com 17
SPECIFICATIS NX200.2 NX400.2 NX400.4 Output Power @ 14.4 VDC : 4 ohm 2 x 70W 2 x 125W 4 x 70W 2 ohm 2 x 100W 2 x 200W 4 x 100W Bridged 4 ohm 1 x 200W 1 x 400W 2 x 200W Circuity Design Class A/B Class A/B Class A/B Frequency esponse 20Hz30KHz 20Hz30KHz 20Hz30KHz S/N atio (Aweight) >93dB >93dB >93dB THD with 22k filter <0.05% <0.05% <0.05% ow Input evel 200mV6V 200mV6V 200mV6V High Input evel 400mV10V 400mV10V 400mV10V **Digital Signal Processing Crossover Type HP/P/BP/ HP/P/BP/ HP/P/BP/ ow Pass Crossover ange 20Hz20kHz 20Hz20kHz 20Hz20kHz High Pass Crossover ange 20Hz20kHz 20Hz20kHz 20Hz20kHz Crossover Slope 6/12/18/24dB 6/12/18/24dB 6/12/18/24dB Equalizer Bands 8 8 8 Equalizer Frequency ange 20Hz 20kHz 20Hz 20kHz 20Hz 20kHz *Equalizer Q Adjustment 0 2.5 0 2.5 0 2.5 Equalizer Gain 30dB to 6dB 30dB to 6dB 30dB to 6dB Subsonic Filter *Time Delay 0 135cm 0 135cm 0 135cm Phase Battery Voltage ange 10.5VDC16VDC 10.5VDC16VDC 10.5VDC16VDC Amplifier Fuse & Holder 1 x 25A (ATC) 1 x 50A (I) 1 x 60A (I) Size ( x W x H) (mm) 238 x 219 x 64 288 x 219 x 64 288 x 219 x 64 ENGISH Output Power @ 14.4 VDC : 4 ohm 1 x 500W 2 ohm 1 x 800W 1 ohm 1 x 1000W Circuitry Design Class D Frequency esponse 20Hz500Hz S/N atio (Aweight) >90dB THD with 22k filter <1.0% ow Input evel 200mV6V High Input evel 400mV10V **Digital Signal Processing Crossover Type P ow Pass Crossover ange 20Hz500Hz Crossover Slope *6/12/*18/24dB Equalizer Bands 8 Equalizer Frequency ange 20Hz 500Hz *Equalizer Q Adjustment 0 2.5 Equalizer Gain 30dB to 6dB Subsonic Filter (HP) 20Hz 100Hz *Time Delay 0 135cm Phase 0 180 Battery Voltage ange 10.5VDC16VDC Amplifier Fuse & Holder 1 x 100A (I) Size ( x W x H) (mm) 239 x 219 x 64 Due to continuing product improvement, specifications subject to change without notice. ** DSP adjustments require the NXCDC or NXI using NXCS software (Sold Separately) *Some DSP features can only be adjusted through the NXCS software. 18
EFÜHUNG Vielen Dank für Ihren Kauf eines NXS State of the Art Verstärkers mit digitaler Audiosignalverarbeitung. Wir von NXS Mobile Audio sind bestrebt die neuesten Technologien anzubieten, die das perfekte Tunen vereinfachen. Unser Ziel war es technologisch fortgeschrittene Verstärker zu bauen, um mittels DSP Technologie das maximale Ergebnis in jedem Fahrzeug erreichen zu können. EMPFEHUNG Die eistung eines Verstärkers ist immer nur so gut wie seine Installation und die abschliessend vorgenommenen Einstellungen. Nur mit einer professionellen Installation erzielt man die volle eistungsausbeute. Wir empfehlen Ihnen daher die Montage und die Einstellarbeiten des DSP von einem autorisierten NXS Händler vornehmen zu lassen. Wenn Sie sich die Installation selbst zutrauen, dann lesen Sie bitte dieses Handbuch sehr sorgfältig durch. Aufgrund ständiger Produktverbesserungen und eventueller Handbuchveränderungen empfehlen wir Ihnen unsere Webseite auf aktuellste Produktinformationen zu prüfen. www.nxsmobileaudio.com DEUTSCH WICHTIG! Bevor Sie mit der Installation beginnen, trennen Sie die Fahrzeugbatterie vom Bordnetz, um mögliche Schäden an der Elektrik zu vermeiden. WANUNG! Hohe autstärken können Hörschäden hervorrufen und vermindern die Wahrnehmung des Sie umgebenden Verkehrs, wie auch von Fahrzeugen der Notdienste. Wählen Sie daher eine vernünftige autstärke währendem Sie im Fahrzeug unterwegs sind. Serien # Modell # 19