Before you start

4 Chassis Ground 10 Speaker BRIDGED BRIDGED

Connections
LEFT RIGHT CH 3 CH 4

CAUTION
The chassis ground connection Connect the speaker cables to
Many new and factory radios require a reset code when is critical to the performance the speaker SPEAKER
output connectors.
OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT

disconnected from battery power. This is an anti-theft of the amplifier. Choose a Follow the diagram below
location that is close to the that best fits your speaker
feature. Before unplugging power, you must determine if amplifier. Completely scrape configuration.
your radio/source unit requires a reset code. Check the away the paint and use a nut
and bolt if possible. Stereo Bridged
operation manual for your vehicle or contact the dealer. DO NOT USE AN EXISTING
Bare metal
FACTORY BOLT! BRIDGED BRIDGED BRIDGED BRIDGE
LEFT RIGHT CH 1 CH 2 LEFT RIGHT CH 3

Power cable size

and fusing Model Fuse Size Cable Size 5 Negative Power
Connection BRIDGED BRIDGED
LEFT RIGHT CH 3 CH 4
SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT
SPEAKER SPEAKER
OUTPUT OUTPUT
SPEAKER
It is critical to use the proper power
and ground cable. Select the size GEX-700.4 25A x 2 Attach the chassis ground
listed here for your amplifier model. GEX-1200.2 25A x 2 cable to the amplifier
Always use high quality copper GEX-1200.4 35A x 2
cable. Visit our website for multi amp
GEX-1300.1D MAXI 70A x 1
4ga negative terminal. It is
important to make sure this
SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT

system cable recommendations.

GEX-1900.1D MAXI 80A x 1 connection is very tight.
BRIDGED
Be sure to use the proper fuse size GEX-2000.4 35A x 3 CH 3 CH 4 BRIDGED BRIDGE
LEFT RIGHT CH 1
for each model. Some models require GEX-2500.1D MAXI 60A x 2
6 Remote Turn-on Monoblock single woofer Monoblock multiple woofers
an external fuse. GEX-3500.1D EXTERNAL 2ga Connection
BRIDGED BRIDGED BRIDGED
BRIDGED BRIDGED LEFT RIGHT
LEFT RIGHT CH 1 CH 2 SPEAKER OUTPUT
LEFT RIGHT CH 3 CH 4 SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER
Attach the remote turn on
Installation wire to the amplifier remote
output of the source unit.

1 Disconnect SPEAKER OUTPUT

SPEAKER SPEAKER
OUTPUT OUTPUT
SPEAKER SPEAKER
OUTPUT OUTPUT SPEAKER
SPEAKER OUTPUT
OUTPUT

negative battery
SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT

terminal
7 Positive Power
BRIDGE
CH 3

Place terminal in a secure Connection

position so that it won’t
accidentally contact the
negative battery post BRIDGED
Attach the main power cable LEFT
BRIDGED
RIGHT CH 1
BRIDGED
CH 2
CH 3 CH 4
SPEAKER
to the amplifier +12V. The
11 Positive Battery SPEAKER OUTPUT

cable must run directly to

Connection
2 Run Cables
the battery and be properly
fused and be very tight.
SPEAKER OUTPUT
SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT
Connect the power cable to the

8 Signal Input
positive battery terminal. The
Properly route power, power cable must be fused
speaker and RCA cables
Connection within 18 inches of the battery
through the vehicle. terminal.
SPEAKER OUTPUT

Connect the RCA cables to Be prepared to disarm your vehicle’s alarm and
to enter your radio / source unit code.
BRIDGED
the INPUT connectors. The CH 3 CH 4
OUTPUT can be used to
3 Mount Amplifier provide input for a second
amplifier. 12 Re-connect
Negative Battery
SPEAKER OUTPUT Terminal
Choose a mounting location 9 Level Control Turn the LEVEL control completelyINPUT
counter-clockwise to minimum. LEVEL
INPUT
LEVEL
XOVER MODE
SUBSONIC SUBSONIC Re-connect the negative
that will provide adequate air battery terminal making sure it
ventilation. Mount the amplifier to is securely tightened.
FULL HP MONO STEREO
a secure surface. Do not mount 15 35Hz 10 40Hz LP
9V 0.2V 6V 0.2V
the amplifier upside down.
XOVER MODE
PHASE LPF LPF LPF
 INPUT INPUT XOVER MODE 2CH 3CH 4CH
LEVEL LEVEL SUBSONIC SUBSONIC
LPF HPF BASS EQ LEVEL LEVEL BASS EQ HPF LPF
Setup FULL HP MONO STEREO
Common System Setup
9V 0.2V 6V 0.2V 15 35Hz 10 40Hz LP
BRIDGED
BRIDGED BRIDGED LEFT RIGHT
30 250Hz 60 1.2KHz 0 12dB 6V 0.2V 6V 0.2V 0 12dB 60 1.2KHz 30 250Hz
A
The input MODE switch will “sum” or 2ch - Full Range
LEFT RIGHT CH 3 CH 4

combine the right and left channel XOVER

signals MODE CHANNEL 1/2 BRIDGED CHANNEL 3/4
PHASE LPF LPFINPUT LPFINPUT XOVER MODE
XOVER MODE
BRIDGED
INPUT INPUT
BRIDGED LEFT RIGHT
LEFT RIGHT CH 3 CH 4
in theLEVEL
MONO position to improve bassSUBSONIC
SUBSONIC SUBSONIC SUBSONIC
Input Mode LEVEL
LEVEL LEVEL
SPEAKER OUTPUT
SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT

performance. Select MONO only when the XOVER MODE SUBSONIC LPF
amp is being used for subwoofers. FULL LPF HPF MONO STEREO
0 180 35 250Hz 30 250Hz 40 300Hz SPEAKER
FULL HP
OUTPUT
MONO
FULL STEREO
SPEAKER HP MONO STEREO
OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT
SPEAKER OUTPUT

9V 0.2V 6V 9V 0.2V
0.2V 156V 35Hz
0.2V 10 15 40Hz35Hz 10 LP 40Hz LP
FULL LPF HPF
MODE MONO STEREO
X-OVER X-OVER 10 BRIDGED 300Hz
40Hz LEFT40 BRIDGED
BRIDGED BRIDGED LEFT
BRIDGED
RIGHT

MODE
FULL HPF LPF RIGHT CHLEFT
3 CHRIGHT
4
LPF HPF FULL CH 1 CH 2
SPEAKER OUTPUT

The XOVER Mode switch sets the type

B BASS EQ BASS EQ
of crossover
HPF
PHASE that will
HPF
LPFbe active.
PHASE LPF4 channelLPFLPF
LPF
XOVER
LPF
MODE
XOVER MODE LPF HPF FULL

SPEAKER OUTPUT

models will have two switches, one for each

Xover Mode
SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT

4ch - Full RangeMODE

SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT
LPF HPF BASS EQ LEVEL LEVEL BASS EQ HPF LPF SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT

X-OVER X-OVER
set of channels. 4CH
BRIDGED 2CH BRIDGED FULL LPF HPF FULL LPF HPF
0 10dB 0 9dB 60 1.3KHz 60 1.2KHz LEFT RIGHT CH 1 CH 2
FULL LPF HPF MONO STEREO
FULL LPF HPF MONO STEREO
30 250Hz 60 1.2KHz 0 12dB 6V 0.2V 6V 0.2V 0 12dB 60 1.2KHz 30 250Hz SPEAKER OUTPUT
0 180 350 250Hz 30 35 250Hz
250Hz 40 30300Hz
CHANNEL 1/2 CHANNEL 3/4

Quick Start
SPEAKER OUTPUT
180 250Hz 40 300Hz
4CH 2CH LEFT
BRIDGED
RIGHT CH 1
BRIDGED
CH 2 CH 3
BRIDGED
CH 4

MODE
SPEAKER OUTPUT
MODE X-OVER X-OVER X-OVER
MODE
C Installation Guide
TheBASS
HPF(high
EQ pass filter)
EQEQ control will limitHPF
the SPEAKER
LPF HPF FULL FULL HPF LPF FULL HPF

BASS INPUT
BASS HPF
BASSINPUT
EQ HPF HPF XOVER OUTPUT MODE SPEAKER LPF XOVERHPF BASS
MODE EQ LEVEL LPF HPF BASS EQ LEVEL
OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT

output below the selected

LEVEL frequency.
LEVELThis SUBSONIC INPUT SUBSONIC
INPUT MODE X-OVER X-OVER LPF HPF FULL SPEAKER OUTPUT

SUBSONIC SUBSONIC
SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT

High pass is typically used to protect midrange and hi LEVEL LEVEL HPF
LPF
LPF FULL
HPF BASS EQ LEVEL
HPF LPF FULL
LEVEL BASS EQ HPF LPF
frequency speakers from damage and to 4CH 2CH
Adjustment allow0 a smooth
10dB 0
0 10dB
60 1.3KHz 60 1.2KHz
9dB from
transition 0 a subwoofer.
9dB 60 1.3KHz 60 1.2KHz FULL HP
4CH
MONO
2CH
STEREO30 250Hz 60 1.2KHz
2CH 3CH 4CH 30 250Hz 60 1.2KHz 0 12dB 6V 0.2V
0 6V
9dB
0.2V 0
6V 0.2V
12dB 60 1.2KHz 30 250Hz
30 250Hz
SPEAKER 60 1.2KHz 0
OUTPUT 9dB 6V 0.2V SPEAKER BRIDGED OUTPUT

MONO 1/2
STEREO
BRIDGED
FULL HP CHANNEL
BRIDGED LEFT RIGHT

9V 0.2V 6V 0.2V 15 35Hz 10 40Hz LP CHANNEL 1/2 CHANNEL 3/4

LEFT RIGHT CH 3
BRIDGED CHANNEL
CH 4
3/4
9V 0.2V 6V 0.2V 15 35HzCH 4
BRIDGED
10 40Hz LP CH 3 CH 4

CH 3 MODE
LPF HPF BASS XOVER
EQ LEVEL SUBSONIC LPF
LEVEL BASS EQ HPF LPF
The LPF(low pass filter) control XOVER MODE
D
SPEAKER OUTPUT

PHASE
the selectedLPF LPF LPF
SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT

XOVER MODE
SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT

will limit output above PHASE LPF LPF LPF

FULL LPF HPF MONO STEREO
MODE
10 40Hz 40 300Hz
X-OVER X-OVER SPEAKER OUTPUT

Low pass frequency. This is used to allow

30 250Hz
SPEAKER60 1.2KHz
OUTPUT 0
4ch - Mixed
12dB 6V 0.2V
Mono 6V 0.2V
FULL LPF HPF
0 12dB 60 1.2KHz
FULL LPF HPF
30 250Hz
BRIDGED
a smooth transition to the higher BRIDGED BRIDGED MODE X-OVER X-OVER LEFT RIGHT

Adjustment CHANNEL 1/2 STEREO CHANNEL 3/4

LEFT RIGHT FULL LPF HPF FULL LPF HPF
FULL LPF HPF MONO
CH 3 CH 4
frequency speakers. 0 180 35 250Hz 30 250Hz 40 300Hz FULL LPF HPF4CH MONO
2CHSTEREO LEFT
BRIDGED
RIGHT CHLEFT
1
BRIDGED
BRIDGED
CHRIGHT
2
CH 3
BRIDGED
CH 4 SPEAKER OUTPUT
LEFT
BRIDGED
RIGHT

0 180 35 250Hz 30 250Hz 40 300Hz 4CH 2CH

MODE X-OVER X-OVER

MODE
MODE
LPF
LPF
X-OVER
HPF BASS EQ LEVEL
LPF HPF
HPF
FULL
BASS EQ
X-OVER
LPF
FULL HPF LPF HPF
LEVEL
BASS EQ LEVEL
LPF HPF BASS EQ LEVEL
The Bass EQ control BASSwillEQ
increase
BASSthe EQpower HPF HPF MODE
E
SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT
SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER
SPEAKER OUTPUT
OUTPUT SPEAKER
SPEAKER OUTPUT
OUTPUT SPEAKER
SPEAKER OUTPUT
OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT

HPF LPF FULL HPF LPF FULL

output at 45Hz for more pronounced bass. 1CH 2CH/4CH HPF HPF30 250Hz
LPF HPF FULL
60 1.2KHz 0 9dB 6V 0.2V 30 250Hz 60 1.2KHz 0 9dB 6V 0.2V
CHANNEL 1/2 CHANNEL 3/4
Exercise caution when using this control. LPF HPF BASS EQ LEVEL LEVEL BASS EQ HPF LPF
Bass Boost Increase the level in small amounts until 2CH 3CH4CH
4CH 2CH
30 250Hz 60 1.2KHz 0 9dB 6V 0.2V 30 250Hz 60 1.2KHz 0 9dB 6V 0.2V SPEAKER OUTPUT

MODE X-OVER
CHANNEL X-OVER
1/2FULL CHANNEL 3/4
0 then
10dB little. 60 1.3KHz
back 0off a 9dB 60 1.2KHz 4CH 2CH
BRIDGED

distortion is noticed, 30 250Hz 60 1.2KHz 0 12dB 6V HPF

FULL LPF 0.2V 6V LPF0.2V
HPF 0 12dB 60 1.2KHz 30 250Hz CH 3
LEFT
BRIDGED CH 4
RIGHT CH 1
BRIDGED
CH 2

0 9dB 0 12dB 60 1.3KHz 60 1.2KHz CHANNEL 1/2 CHANNEL 3/4 SPEAKER OUTPUT

LPF HPF BASS EQ LEVEL LEVEL BASS EQ HPF LPF

XOVER MODE
BRIDGED 4CH 2CH
SUBSONIC X-OVER
LPF
BRIDGED
LEFT RIGHT CH 1 CH 2
MODE X-OVER X-OVER SPEAKER OUTPUT
LPF HPF BASS EQ LEVEL
LPF HPF FULL LPF
FULL HPF LPF HPF BASS EQ LEVEL
FULL HPF
SPEAKER OUTPUT

Some models include a bass

F
SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT

remote. Avoid adjusting the bass 30 250Hz 60 1.2KHz 0 12dB

30 250Hz 6V
LPF HPF FULL
0.2V 6V 0.2V
30 250Hz 060 12dB0 9dB
60 6V1.2KHz 30 250Hz
remote while operating vehicle. MonoFULL LPF HPF 60 1.2KHz 0 9dB 6V
MONO STEREO
0.2V 1.2KHz
10
0.2V
40Hz 40 300Hz
Remote Level
CHANNEL 1/2 CHANNEL 3/4
SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER
CHANNEL
OUTPUT
1/2 LPF SPEAKER
HPF BASS EQ
OUTPUT
LEVEL LEVEL
SPEAKER
BASS CHANNEL
EQ
OUTPUT
HPF 3/4 LPF SPEAKER OUTPUT

GEX-700.4
XOVER MODE SUBSONIC LPF
Control
BRIDGED
CH 3 CH 4

XOVER MODE 30 250Hz

SUBSONIC
601.2KHz 0 12dB
CHANNEL 1/2
6V
LPF
0.2V 6V 0.2V 0 12dB 60
CHANNEL 3/4
1.2KHz 30 250Hz

GEX-1200.2
FULL LPF HPF MONO STEREO 10 40Hz 40 300Hz

XOVER MODE SUBSONIC LPF SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT

G This is a critical step to insure your amplifier

is properly adjusted to match the signal LEVEL
INPUT INPUT
LEVEL
FULL LPF HPF
SUBSONIC
CH 3
MONO
BRIDGED STEREO

SUBSONIC
CH 4
XOVER10
FULL LPF HPF MONO STEREO
40HzMODE
40 10 300Hz
40Hz 40 300Hz GEX-1200.4
Level Setting output level of your source unit.
MODE X-OVER X-OVER GEX-1300.1D
The information HP contained within this document is intended to offer some basic guidelines FULL LPF HPF FULL LPF HPF

THIS IS NOT A VOLUME CONTROL!

9V 0.2V 6V 0.2V 15 35Hz
SPEAKER 40Hz forFULL
10 OUTPUT
FULL
aX-OVER
fewLP of
LPF HPF
MONO STEREO
the most common
X-OVER MODE
FULL LPF HPF installations. More complex audio systems should be
4CH 2CH
GEX-1900.1D
installed by aBASScompetent professional. Additional installation information available at
1. If possible, with the source unit off, confirm that the primary volume control is
LPF
XOVER
HPF EQ LEVEL
MODE
LPF HPF BASS EQ LEVEL
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PHASE LPF LPF LPF 2CH
4CH
turned down (counter clockwise). 30 250Hz 60 1.2KHz 0 9dB 6V 0.2V 30 250Hz 60 1.2KHz 0
WARRANTY
9dB 6V 0.2V
CHANNEL 1/2 CHANNEL 3/4 GEX-2500.1D
2. Turn on the source unit (CD, or MP3 player). Re-confirm that the volume is LPF HPF BASS EQ LPF
Maxxsonics USA Inc. warrants this product, to the original LEVEL
LEVEL HPF BASS EQ consumer purchaser, to be free from
turned down. Make sure the source unit controls; balance, 0
fader,
180
bass35
and
250Hz 30 250Hz 40
defectsFULL
300Hz
in material
LPF HPFMODE and
MONO workmanship
STEREO
X-OVER X-OVER for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase.
FULL LPF HPF FULL LPF HPF
GEX-3500.1D
treble are all set to center or “0” adjustment. Make sure that the green LED on Maxxsonics USA Inc. will, at it’s discretion, repair or replace defective products during the warranty
the end of the amplifier is illuminated. 30 250Hz 60 1.2KHz period. Components 0.2V that prove30to be defective in materials and6Vworkmanship under proper installation
4CH 2CH
0 9dB 6V MODE 250Hz 60 1.2KHz 0 9dB 0.2V

3. BASS CD
Play a clean musical selection of which you are very familiar. EQ is preferred.
BASS EQ HPF HPFand1/2useLPFmustHPF
CHANNEL be returned
BASS EQ LEVELto the original LPF authorized
HPFCHANNEL Maxxsonics
BASS EQ3/4LEVEL USA Inc. retailer from where it was Congratulations on your choice of a Hifonics amplifier.
purchased. A photocopy of the original receipt must accompany the product being returned. The
Do not use radio signals for level setting. Hit play and start turning the volume
costs associated with9dBremoval,
30 250Hz 60 1.2KHz 0 6V 0.2V
re-installation and 9dB
30 250Hz 60 1.2KHz 0
freight
6V 0.2V
are not the responsibility of Maxxsonics This “Quick Start Installation” guide is meant to help you
of the source unit up.
“hook up” and play music. For more detailed information,
CHANNEL 1/2 CHANNEL 3/4

MODE USA Inc.X-OVERThis warranty 4CH is limited

2CH
X-OVER to defective parts and specifically excludes any incidental or
0 10dB 0 9dB 60 1.3KHz 60 1.2KHz XOVER MODE SUBSONIC LPF
4. Stop increasing the source unit volume when you reach 3/4 (about 75%) or until consequential
FULL LPF damages
HPF connected
FULL LPF HPF therewith. To view the full warranty, please visit the website.
you hear speakers begin to slightly start producing distortion. 10 40Hz 40 300Hz
on system setting, speaker and subwoofer configuration
and full specifications by model visit the website,
FULL LPF HPF MONO STEREO

5. Increase the amplifier level (clockwise) until distortion is heard, then back 4CH 2CH Hifonics products are designed and engineered in the USA by
the level down (counter clockwise) until the distortion is eliminated. Small http://hifonics.com/manuals.html
adjustments may need to be made to balance the levels of multiple amplifiers. LPF HPF BASS EQ LEVEL LPF HPF BASS EQ LEVEL
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30 250Hz 60 1.2KHz 0 9dB 6V 0.2V 30 250Hz 60 1.2KHz 0 9dB 6V 0.2V