PROTECT
LEVEL
POWER
MIN
MAX
CH3
5-channel-mode: 2 x Stereo-System (Front & Rear) + 1 x Subwoofer
BASS LEVEL
CONTROLLER
SUB IN
GND
REM
+12V
POWER INPUT
ARX3003
Loudspeaker
L & R
each 2 – 8 Ohms
INTERCONNECTION
• Connect the RCA lineouts of the head unit with the RCA jacks LINE IN of the amplifier with appropriate high-value RCA cables.
If your head unit is equipped with a separate SUB OUT use this for the SUB IN inputs.
• Connect the front speakers with SPEAKER OUTPUT + CH 1 - and + CH 2 -.
Ensure that the total impedance load of each speaker is not lower than 2 ohms.
• Connect the subwoofer with + SUB OUTPUT -. Ensure that the total impedance load of the subwoofer is not lower than 1 ohm.
Too low impedance cause high temperature and will shut down the amplifier operation.
INPUT MODE SWITCH
• Select the 3CH position on the INPUT MODE switch. If there are only two RCA stereo audio cables from the head unit available,
connect the CH1/2 inputs and select the 2CH position.
CROSSOVER SETTINGS CH1/2
• When using bigger speakers (more than 20cm) set the X-OVER switch to the FULL position (Full Range Signal).
• When using smaller speakers (8.7cm - 16cm) set the X-OVER switch to the HP position (Highpass Mode) to avoid any
damage by lower frequencies on the speakers. The cut-off frequency is adjustable with the HP controller and should be set
between 60Hz to 150Hz, depending on the size of the speakers.
LEVEL CONTROLLER CH1/2 & SUB CHANNEL
• Turn the LEVEL controller of the amplifier to the MIN position.
• Turn the volume controller of the head unit to 80 - 90% of its full setting.
• Turn the LEVEL controller clockwise until you hear some distortion.
• Then turn back the LEVEL controller slightly until you hear a cleaner sound.
BASS BOOST CONTROLLER SUB CHANNEL
• The BASS BOOST controller is continuously adjustable from 0dB bis +18dB.
Use this controller carefully.
LOW PASS CONTROLLER SUB CHANNEL
• The LOW PASS controller is for the adjustment of the Cut-Off-Frequency, which should be between 60Hz and 100Hz,
depending on the size of the subwoofer.
SUB SONIC CONTROLLER SUB CHANNEL
• The SUB SONIC controller (Subsonicfilter) limits the ultralow and not hearable frequencies of the audiosignal to below, to avoid a
mechanical and electrical overloading on the subwoofer. The cut-off frequency is adjustable from 15 to 55 Hz and depends
on the size of the subwoofer. If this controller is set higher than the LP controller no audio is hearable.
BASS REMOTE SUB CHANNEL
• The enclosed BASS REMOTE CONTROLLER adjusts the bass-level on the subwoofer channel e.g. from the driver's seat.
Please use only the enclosed bass remote controller and cable.
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FUNCTIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
INTERCONNECTION EXAMPLE
BASS
SUB
X-OVER
BOOST
SONIC
LP
HP
LEVEL
INPUT MODE
MODE
CH1
0dB
18dB
15Hz 55Hz
35Hz 150Hz
3CH
2CH
HP
FULL
50Hz 150Hz
MIN MAX
SUB CHANNEL
CHANNEL 1&2
CH2
LOW
OFF
HI
ON
LINE IN
INPUT
AUTO TURN ON
ARX3003
LEVEL
(ONLY IN HI LEVEL INPUT MODE)
BRIDGED
FUSE
CH1
CH2
CH3
SPEAKER
OUTPUT
SUB
OUTPUT
Subwoofer
1 – 8 Ohms
LOG0
BLUE / WHITE
Connect the stereo RCA output (FL/FR and SUB OUT)
of the head unit with LINE IN CH1/2 and CH3 SUB IN
3CH
BASS
SUB
PROTECT
LEVEL
BOOST
SONIC
LP
INPUT MODE
MIN
MAX
0dB
18dB
15Hz 55Hz
35Hz 150Hz
3CH
2CH
POWER
CH3
SUB CHANNEL
BASS LEVEL
CONTROLLER
SUB IN
ARX3003
Connect Bass Level
Controller with the
enclosed cable
BRIDGED
GND
REM
+12V
FUSE
CH1
SPEAKER
POWER INPUT
ARX3003
of the amplifier.
HP or FULL
X-OVER
HP
LEVEL
MODE
CH1
HP
FULL
50Hz 150Hz
MIN MAX
CHANNEL 1&2
CH2
LOW
OFF
HI
ON
LINE IN
INPUT
AUTO TURN ON
LEVEL
(ONLY IN HI LEVEL INPUT MODE)
CH2
CH3
LOG0
BLUE / WHITE
OUTPUT
SUB
OUTPUT