Introduzione
This manual provides detailed instructions for the installation, operation, and maintenance of your MTX Audio JH15001 Jackhammer Series 1500W Monoblock Class-D Car Audio Amplifier. The JH15001 is a high-performance monoblock amplifier designed to deliver powerful and clear audio to your car's subwoofer system. It features a Class-D design for efficiency, robust power output, and a range of adjustable controls to fine-tune your sound.
E caratteristiche chjave includenu:
- 1500W Monoblock Class-D Amppiù vivu
- Flexible power output: 650 watts x 1 ch. at 4 Ohm, 1100 watts x 1 ch. at 2 Ohm, 1650 watts x 1 ch. at 1 Ohm
- Wide frequency response: 20Hz - 250Hz
- Variable Low Pass Filter (40Hz - 250Hz, 12dB/Oct)
- Variable Subsonic Filter (20Hz - 50Hz, 12dB/Oct)
- Adjustable Bass Boost (0 - 12dB) at 45Hz
- Includes Remote Bass Knob for convenient control
Informazioni di sicurezza
Leghjite attentamente tutte l'istruzzioni prima di installà è aduprà u vostru amplificatore. U mancatu rispettu di queste linee guida pò causà danni à u amplifier, your vehicle, or personal injury. Keep this manual for future reference.
- Fonte di energia: Always disconnect the vehicle's battery negative terminal before making any power connections to prevent electrical shorts.
- cablaggio: Use appropriate gauge wiring for power, ground, and speaker connections as recommended in the installation section. Improper wiring can lead to overheating and fire.
- Muntamentu: Munti lu amplifier securely in a dry, well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight, heat sources, and moisture. Ensure adequate airflow around the amplifier per un raffreddamentu adattatu.
- Livelli di volumi: L'esposizione prulungata à livelli di vulume elevati pò causà danni à l'audizione. Ajustate u vulume in modu rispunsevule.
- Installazione prufessiunale: If you are unsure about any aspect of the installation, seek assistance from a qualified car audio professional.
Product Overview
The MTX Audio JH15001 amplifier is designed for robust performance and ease of use. Below are images illustrating the amplifier's design and control panel.
Figura 1: Fronte view of the MTX Audio JH15001 amplifier, showing the MTX Audio logo and Jackhammer JH15001 model name, along with the control knobs for Gain, LPF, Subsonic, and Bass Boost.
Figura 2: Angulata view of the MTX Audio JH15001 amplifier, providing a perspective of its compact design and heat sink fins.
Installazione è installazione
Proper installation is crucial for optimal performance and safety. Follow these steps carefully.
Cunsiderazioni di cablaggio
- Always use high-quality power and ground cables. For the JH15001, a minimum of 4-gauge power and ground wire is recommended.
- Install an in-line fuse holder within 18 inches of the vehicle's battery. The fuse rating should match the amplifier's requirements (typically 80-100A for this power level).
- Ensure all connections are clean, tight, and free from corrosion.
Cunnessioni di putenza
Figura 3: Posteriore view of the MTX Audio JH15001 amplifier, detailing the Power Input (GND, REM, +12V) and Speaker Output terminals.
- Terra (GND): Connect the ground terminal to a clean, unpainted metal surface of the vehicle's chassis. The ground wire should be as short as possible, ideally less than 3 feet (1 meter).
- Remotu (REM): Connect the remote terminal to the remote turn-on output of your head unit. This wire signals the ampl'attivatore s'accende quandu l'unità principale hè attiva.
- + 12 V: Connect the +12V terminal to the positive terminal of your vehicle's battery, via the in-line fuse holder.
Cunnessioni di parlante
The JH15001 is a monoblock amplifier, designed for a single subwoofer or multiple subwoofers wired to a single channel. Refer to Figure 3 for the speaker output terminals.
- Connect your subwoofer(s) to the "SPEAKER OUTPUT" terminals. Ensure correct polarity (+ to + and - to -).
- U amplifier is stable down to 1 Ohm. Ensure your subwoofer's impedance (or combined impedance of multiple subwoofers) matches the amplifier's capabilities for optimal performance and to prevent damage.
Cunnessioni di input
Figura 4: Posteriore view of the MTX Audio JH15001 amplifier, showing the Line Input (RCA) and Auto Turn On switch.
- Entrée de ligne (RCA) : Connect the RCA output from your head unit or signal processor to the "LINE INPUT" (L CH and R CH) on the amppiù vivu.
- Accensione automatica: Stu switch permette u amplifier to turn on automatically by sensing a DC offset or audio signal on the input. Set to "REM" if using a dedicated remote wire, or "AUDIO" if using signal sensing.
- Livellu di input: This switch adjusts the input sensitivity for either "PRE IN" (low-level RCA input) or "SPK IN" (high-level speaker input, if using a line output converter).
Manopola di u bassu à distanza
Connect the included remote bass knob to the "EBC" port on the amplifier (refer to Figure 4). This allows for convenient adjustment of the bass level from the driver's seat.
Istruzzioni di funziunamentu
Once installed, you can fine-tune the amplifier's settings for optimal audio performance.
Ajustamentu di guadagnà
The "GAIN" knob (refer to Figure 1) matches the ampsensibilità d'entrata di u lifier à u vulume di uscitatage of your head unit. This is not a volume control. To set the gain:
- Turn the gain knob all the way down (counter-clockwise).
- Set your head unit's volume to about 75-80% of its maximum.
- Girate pianu pianu u amplifier's gain knob clockwise until you hear slight distortion, then back it off slightly until the sound is clean.
Filtru Low Pass (LPF)
The "LPF" knob (refer to Figure 1) controls the low-pass crossover frequency. This filter allows only frequencies below the set point to pass through to the subwoofer. Adjust this between 40Hz and 250Hz to blend the subwoofer's output with your main speakers.
Filtru Subsonicu
The "SUBSONIC" knob (refer to Figure 1) controls a high-pass filter specifically for the subwoofer channel, preventing extremely low, inaudible frequencies from being played. These frequencies can waste amplifier power and potentially damage the subwoofer. Adjust this between 20Hz and 50Hz, typically set slightly below your LPF or subwoofer's resonant frequency.
Bass Boost
The "BASS BOOST" knob (refer to Figure 1) provides an adjustable boost (0-12dB) at 45Hz. Use this sparingly to enhance bass impact. Excessive bass boost can lead to distortion and potential damage to your subwoofer.
Auto Turn On
As mentioned in the input connections, the "AUTO TURN ON" switch (Figure 4) allows the amplifier to power on without a dedicated remote wire. If your head unit does not have a remote output, set this to "AUDIO" to detect an audio signal, or "DC" (if available, though not explicitly labeled as DC on this model, it's implied by "AUDIO" vs "REM") to detect a DC offset on the speaker lines. For best results and reliability, using the "REM" setting with a remote wire from the head unit is recommended.
Mantenimentu
Your MTX Audio amplifier requires minimal maintenance to ensure long-lasting performance.
- Pulizia: Asciugà periodicamente u ampL'esternu di u lifizer cù un pannu dolce è asciuttu. Ùn aduprate micca prudutti chimichi aggressivi o detergenti abrasivi.
- Ventilazione: Assicuratevi chì u ampL'alette di raffreddamentu di u purificatore sò prive di polvere è detriti. Un bon flussu d'aria hè essenziale per impedisce u surriscaldamentu.
- Cunnessioni: Verificate di tantu in tantu tutte e cunnessione di l'alimentazione, di a terra è di l'altoparlanti per assicurà chì sianu ben strette è sicure. Cunnessioni lasse ponu causà prublemi di prestazioni o danni.
Risoluzione di prublemi
Sè avete prublemi cù u vostru amplifier, consult the table below for common problems and solutions.
| Prublemu | Causa Possibile | Soluzione |
|---|---|---|
| Nisuna putenza / Amplifier ùn si accende micca | Blown fuse, loose power/ground/remote wire, incorrect Auto Turn On setting. | Check in-line fuse, verify all power connections are secure, ensure remote wire has +12V, or adjust Auto Turn On switch. |
| Nisuna Output Sound | Loose RCA cables, incorrect input level setting, speaker wires disconnected, amplifier in modu di prutezzione. | Check RCA connections, ensure Input Level switch is correct (PRE IN/SPK IN), verify speaker wiring, check for protect light (usually red). |
| Sonu distortu | Gain set too high, LPF/Subsonic settings incorrect, poor ground connection, damaged speaker. | Reduce gain, adjust LPF/Subsonic filters, check ground connection, inspect speaker for damage. |
| Ampsurriscaldamentu di l'alimentatore | Insufficient ventilation, impedance too low, gain set too high. | Assicurà un flussu d'aria adattatu intornu amplifier, verify speaker impedance is not below 1 Ohm, reduce gain. |
Specificazioni
Detailed technical specifications for the MTX Audio JH15001 amppiù vivu.
| Feature | Specificazione |
|---|---|
| Mudellu | JH15001 |
| Tipu | Monoblock Class-D Car Audio Amppiù vivu |
| Numero di canali | 1 |
| Putenza RMS in uscita (4 Ohm) | 650 watt x 1 canale |
| Putenza RMS in uscita (2 Ohm) | 1100 watt x 1 canale |
| Putenza RMS in uscita (1 Ohm) | 1650 watt x 1 canale |
| Risposta di Frequency | 20 Hz - 250 Hz |
| Low Pass Filter (Variable) | 40Hz - 250Hz, 12dB/Octave |
| Subsonic Filter (Variable) | 20Hz - 50Hz, 12dB/Octave |
| Bass Boost | 0 - 12dB at 45Hz |
| Voltage | 12 Volts (DC) |
| Temperature di funziunamentu | 40 gradi Celsius |
| Dimensioni di l'articulu (L x W x H) | 18 x 12 x 6 inch |
| Pesu di l'articulu | 10.18 liri |
| Tipu di muntatura | Munti superficia |
| U fabricatore | Audio MTX |
| Specificazione Met | FCC |
| UPC | 715442242115 |
Garanzia è Supportu
MTX Audio products are designed for reliability and performance. For information regarding warranty coverage, please refer to the warranty card included with your product or visit the official MTX Audio website. For technical support, troubleshooting assistance beyond this manual, or service inquiries, please contact MTX Audio customer service through their official channels.
Always ensure you have your product model number (JH15001) and purchase details available when contacting support.
