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... manufactured to bring you the highest level of performance and quality, and will afford you for making BOSS your purchase of listening pleasure. 30bS AUDIO SYSTEMS DNX5500 DNX4500 CLASS D Monoblock Car Audio Amplifiers DNX3500 Congratulations on your choice for a safe system 6 Low level input wiring 6 Speaker wiring 7 Power connections Normal and with Stiffening Capacitor 8 Bridging two ONYX CLASS D Amplifiers 12 Troubleshooting 13 Specifications DNX3500/DNX4500/DNX5500 Amplifier User's Manual - page 1 Thank you years of a lAUDiOpSYSY...
... manufactured to bring you the highest level of performance and quality, and will afford you for making BOSS your purchase of listening pleasure. 30bS AUDIO SYSTEMS DNX5500 DNX4500 CLASS D Monoblock Car Audio Amplifiers DNX3500 Congratulations on your choice for a safe system 6 Low level input wiring 6 Speaker wiring 7 Power connections Normal and with Stiffening Capacitor 8 Bridging two ONYX CLASS D Amplifiers 12 Troubleshooting 13 Specifications DNX3500/DNX4500/DNX5500 Amplifier User's Manual - page 1 Thank you years of a lAUDiOpSYSY...
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... RCA low level inputs • Nickel-plated speaker and power terminals • LED power and protection indicators • Gunmetal aluminum heatsink • Remote subwoofer level control DNX3500/DNX4500/DNX5500 Amplifier User's Manual - Introduction With the 39NS ONYX Class D amplifier series, we are placed in many different kinds of installations, so we have also included an input sensitivity control to help compensate for an astounding total maximum output power of 11,000 watts. These amplifiers also incorporate a phase selector switch...
... RCA low level inputs • Nickel-plated speaker and power terminals • LED power and protection indicators • Gunmetal aluminum heatsink • Remote subwoofer level control DNX3500/DNX4500/DNX5500 Amplifier User's Manual - Introduction With the 39NS ONYX Class D amplifier series, we are placed in many different kinds of installations, so we have also included an input sensitivity control to help compensate for an astounding total maximum output power of 11,000 watts. These amplifiers also incorporate a phase selector switch...
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... wiring. Before making or breaking power connections in electric shock. Using a fuse of the component enclosures, immediately unplug the power cord and send the amplifier to your audio system or your car's layout very carefully. DNX3500/DNX4500/DNX5500 Amplifier User's Manual - Dangerous high voltages are present which may result in an accident. Never operate the amplifier when it is missing, contact the store where you need to replace...
... wiring. Before making or breaking power connections in electric shock. Using a fuse of the component enclosures, immediately unplug the power cord and send the amplifier to your audio system or your car's layout very carefully. DNX3500/DNX4500/DNX5500 Amplifier User's Manual - Dangerous high voltages are present which may result in an accident. Never operate the amplifier when it is missing, contact the store where you need to replace...
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... this manual and identify the diagrams to follow for power, input and speaker connections for the mounting hole screws by positioning the amplifier where you proceed. 1. Use a scribe or mounting screw, inserted through this wire accidentally touches the chassis ground on the head unit to about 3/4 volume, and adjust the amplifier's input level control(s) to just below the level of the amp's mounting holes, to the remote output of the car battery, and run separate cables from...
... this manual and identify the diagrams to follow for power, input and speaker connections for the mounting hole screws by positioning the amplifier where you proceed. 1. Use a scribe or mounting screw, inserted through this wire accidentally touches the chassis ground on the head unit to about 3/4 volume, and adjust the amplifier's input level control(s) to just below the level of the amp's mounting holes, to the remote output of the car battery, and run separate cables from...
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... is circuit protection (such as possible When making a ground connection, always use a fuse of exactly the same type and rating. Don't misuse the level control! Do not mistake the input level control for normal working conditions, overloading the amp may result in damage or cause a fire. If you must replace a fuse on the amplifier, you must use the shortest possible wire to a good chassis ground point. • Wire the remote turn-on connection to the remote turn...
... is circuit protection (such as possible When making a ground connection, always use a fuse of exactly the same type and rating. Don't misuse the level control! Do not mistake the input level control for normal working conditions, overloading the amp may result in damage or cause a fire. If you must replace a fuse on the amplifier, you must use the shortest possible wire to a good chassis ground point. • Wire the remote turn-on connection to the remote turn...
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O 000000 A1 = = To Audio Outputs of head unit or Subwoofer outputs of a signal processor 0-3 Oa III s me • ICI ICI 000 •• TT To Audio Inputs of satellite amplifier (d present) 0 Op Speaker Connections ( n 000 SUBWOOFER Speaker SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 1-8 0 DNX3500/DNX4500/DNX5500 Amplifier User's Manual - page 6 Low Level Input Wiring Low-level (RCA) input wiring is preferred for best audio performance. Always use a high-quality RCA cable for best audio performance.
O 000000 A1 = = To Audio Outputs of head unit or Subwoofer outputs of a signal processor 0-3 Oa III s me • ICI ICI 000 •• TT To Audio Inputs of satellite amplifier (d present) 0 Op Speaker Connections ( n 000 SUBWOOFER Speaker SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 1-8 0 DNX3500/DNX4500/DNX5500 Amplifier User's Manual - page 6 Low Level Input Wiring Low-level (RCA) input wiring is preferred for best audio performance. Always use a high-quality RCA cable for best audio performance.
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Power Connections DNX3500 and DNX4500 vs.UMW II Olio manumw s•apaCitOr ICI ICI to REMOTE TURN-ON terminal of head unit 0 0 0 0 0 Chassis = ground point With Stiffening lapacitor 'O O"xr.dx FUSE Battery to REMOTE TURN-ON terminal of head unit ICI 0 = Distribution Block -El 0--T Battery FUSE Chassis ground point Chassis ground point O Stiffening Capacitor DNX3500/DNX4500/DNX5500 Amplifier User's Manual - page 7
Power Connections DNX3500 and DNX4500 vs.UMW II Olio manumw s•apaCitOr ICI ICI to REMOTE TURN-ON terminal of head unit 0 0 0 0 0 Chassis = ground point With Stiffening lapacitor 'O O"xr.dx FUSE Battery to REMOTE TURN-ON terminal of head unit ICI 0 = Distribution Block -El 0--T Battery FUSE Chassis ground point Chassis ground point O Stiffening Capacitor DNX3500/DNX4500/DNX5500 Amplifier User's Manual - page 7
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... provide protection to REMOTE TURN-ON terminal of head unit Cr_ O0 OiJ OI o o-- 200A ANL FUSE IN FUSEHOLDER (PROVIDED) 0 0 Chassis = ground point Distribution Block 0 I=I I=I -El Battery FUSE Chassis ground point = O Stiffening Capacitor DNX3500/DNX4500/DNX5500 Amplifier User's Manual - ground point 200A ANL FUSE (PROVIDED) O O FUSE Battery With Stiffening Capacitor CAUTION! to the amplifier. Be sure to REMOTE TURN-ON terminal of head unit 000 ANL FUSE HOLDER (PROVIDED) 0,0 Chassis - page 8 SEE CAUTION IN DRAWING ABOVE. Power Connections...
... provide protection to REMOTE TURN-ON terminal of head unit Cr_ O0 OiJ OI o o-- 200A ANL FUSE IN FUSEHOLDER (PROVIDED) 0 0 Chassis = ground point Distribution Block 0 I=I I=I -El Battery FUSE Chassis ground point = O Stiffening Capacitor DNX3500/DNX4500/DNX5500 Amplifier User's Manual - ground point 200A ANL FUSE (PROVIDED) O O FUSE Battery With Stiffening Capacitor CAUTION! to the amplifier. Be sure to REMOTE TURN-ON terminal of head unit 000 ANL FUSE HOLDER (PROVIDED) 0,0 Chassis - page 8 SEE CAUTION IN DRAWING ABOVE. Power Connections...
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... USE THE INPUTS ON THE SLAVE AMP! DATALINK CABLE AMP MODE SWITCH IN MASTER POSITION SLAVE AMPLIFIER 'VAIL .7=7 SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 2-8 fl PLEASE NOTE: In this MASTER AMP/SLAVE AMP configuration, the Slave amp receives its audio signal from the Master Amp. page 9 IIIMe To Audio Outputs of head unit or Subwoofer outputs of a signal processor 0 1=11=11=11=11=11=1 MASTER❑ SLAVE AMPLIFIER MODE X000 SUBWOOFER Speaker - Bridging Two DNX5500, DNX4500 or DNX3500 Amplifiers and Speaker Connections Remote Subwoofer Level Control MASTER AMPLIFIER...
... USE THE INPUTS ON THE SLAVE AMP! DATALINK CABLE AMP MODE SWITCH IN MASTER POSITION SLAVE AMPLIFIER 'VAIL .7=7 SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 2-8 fl PLEASE NOTE: In this MASTER AMP/SLAVE AMP configuration, the Slave amp receives its audio signal from the Master Amp. page 9 IIIMe To Audio Outputs of head unit or Subwoofer outputs of a signal processor 0 1=11=11=11=11=11=1 MASTER❑ SLAVE AMPLIFIER MODE X000 SUBWOOFER Speaker - Bridging Two DNX5500, DNX4500 or DNX3500 Amplifiers and Speaker Connections Remote Subwoofer Level Control MASTER AMPLIFIER...
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page 10 Chassis ground point to REMOTE TURN-ON terminal of head unit Bridging Two DNX4500 or DNX3500 Amplifiers Power Connections MASTER AMPLIFIER If ICI 0 U 0 SLAVE AMPLIFIER Chassis = ground point U U IIIMWOOFMI 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Distribution Block I=I Battery FUSE Chassis ground point SSttiffening Capacitor DNX3500/DNX4500/DNX5500 Amplifier User's Manual -
page 10 Chassis ground point to REMOTE TURN-ON terminal of head unit Bridging Two DNX4500 or DNX3500 Amplifiers Power Connections MASTER AMPLIFIER If ICI 0 U 0 SLAVE AMPLIFIER Chassis = ground point U U IIIMWOOFMI 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Distribution Block I=I Battery FUSE Chassis ground point SSttiffening Capacitor DNX3500/DNX4500/DNX5500 Amplifier User's Manual -
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Bridging Two DNX5500 Amplifiers Power Connections MASTER AMPLIFIER LO CY- The ANL fuse provided is to provide protection to REMOTE TURN-ON terminal of protecting the current drawn by your entire system or vehicle electrical system. SLAVE AMPLIFIER D` LJ.& . Be sure to install an additional fuse near the battery capable of head unit DNX3500/DNX4500/DNX5500 Amplifier User's Manual - page 11 It does not protect your ENTIRE AUDIO SYSTEM. ICI 0 III 200A ANL FUSE IN...
Bridging Two DNX5500 Amplifiers Power Connections MASTER AMPLIFIER LO CY- The ANL fuse provided is to provide protection to REMOTE TURN-ON terminal of protecting the current drawn by your entire system or vehicle electrical system. SLAVE AMPLIFIER D` LJ.& . Be sure to install an additional fuse near the battery capable of head unit DNX3500/DNX4500/DNX5500 Amplifier User's Manual - page 11 It does not protect your ENTIRE AUDIO SYSTEM. ICI 0 III 200A ANL FUSE IN...
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... all speaker wiring. Check that the Input Level Control is in correct position. In some applications, it . No output. Check all fuses are plugged into the proper inputs. Check for short circuits on speaker leads. Remove speaker leads, and reset the amplifier. Check Master/ Slave switch is set Check for short circuits on the speaker leads. Use only the best quality cables, and route them away from speakers. Check that the Remote Input (Turn-On...
... all speaker wiring. Check that the Input Level Control is in correct position. In some applications, it . No output. Check all fuses are plugged into the proper inputs. Check for short circuits on speaker leads. Remove speaker leads, and reset the amplifier. Check Master/ Slave switch is set Check for short circuits on the speaker leads. Use only the best quality cables, and route them away from speakers. Check that the Remote Input (Turn-On...
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DNX3500/DNX4500/DNX5500 Amplifier User's Manual - page 13 speaker impedance input impedance input sensitivity Frequency response Signal-to-noise ratio Crossover/filter range low pass subsonic Bass Boost Phase Shift Fuse rating Dimensions: 10" x 2-aim" x (254mm x 56mm x...) CLASS D Monoblock Car Audio Amplifiers DNX3500 DNX4500 1500W x 1 2100W x 1 2700W x 1 3500W x 1 3500W x 1 4500W x 1 1 Ohm Mono 10k Ohm DNX5500 2300W x 1 4000W x 1 5500W x 1 Selectable 100mV-2V or 2V-8V 40Hz-150Hz 100dB 45Hz-80Hz 15Hz-45Hz Variable 0 -+18dB...
DNX3500/DNX4500/DNX5500 Amplifier User's Manual - page 13 speaker impedance input impedance input sensitivity Frequency response Signal-to-noise ratio Crossover/filter range low pass subsonic Bass Boost Phase Shift Fuse rating Dimensions: 10" x 2-aim" x (254mm x 56mm x...) CLASS D Monoblock Car Audio Amplifiers DNX3500 DNX4500 1500W x 1 2100W x 1 2700W x 1 3500W x 1 3500W x 1 4500W x 1 1 Ohm Mono 10k Ohm DNX5500 2300W x 1 4000W x 1 5500W x 1 Selectable 100mV-2V or 2V-8V 40Hz-150Hz 100dB 45Hz-80Hz 15Hz-45Hz Variable 0 -+18dB...