ESX SX-5800 SIGNUM SERIES User manual

SX-5800
Bedienungsanleitung
Owner´s Manual

Contents
General Installation Notes, Installation of the Amplifier,
5-Channel Amplifier
Functions and Controls
Loudspeaker wiring and Connection
Stereo mode
Mono mode
Trouble Shooting
Specifications
Electrical Connection
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Congratulations on your purchase of a ESX SIGNUM Amplifier. These quality audio products are designed
and engineered to afford you years of uncompromised musical service. ESX has utilized the latest
electronic technologies in order to deliver a superb listening experience.

General Installation Notes
The amplifier is generally mounted in the rear trunk area but can be mounted in any
convenient area such as beneath a seat. Please be sure to locate this unit where you
have reasonable air circulation and protection from moisture. When considering the
mounting location you should minimize the length of the power and speaker leads.
Minimizing both leads will yield a more reliable installation. It is also important to
ensure that the heat sink fins are not against a panel or a surface, preventing air
circulation. Do not install the amplifier on a subwoofer box or on vibrating parts
of the vehicle, since the vibrations can cause damage to the amplifiers electrical
components.
Installation of the amplifier
Mark the location for the mounting screw holes by using the amplifier as a template.
Drill holes at the marked locations and firmly fasten the amplifier in place with the
mounting screws supplied in the accessory kit.
Before drilling or cutting any holes, investigate the layout of your automobile
thoroughly: Take care when working near the gas lines or hydraulic lines and
electrical wiring.
Electrical Connection
Ground (GND)
This wire is the electrical ground and must be fastened securely to the vehicle chassis. The best method is to use a threading sheet metal screw since
the threads cut into bare metal. Ensure that all paint or other insulation is remove from around the hole area, and using self tapping screw, securely affix
the bare wire ends to the vehicle chassis. Use as short a piece of cable as possible - use the same gauge as was used for the +12V cable. Make sure
that the connection is safe, a loose connection may result in amplifier noise and fault condition.
Remote (REM)
Many radios or other music sources have an output terminal for connection of the remote turn-on of the power amplifier. If a radio doesn't have a remote
turn-on feature, then you can use the antenna relay wire, which activates the antenna motor. Please note, if the power antenna retracts when the radio is
operating, then you cannot use the antenna relay wire to operate the remote turn-on.
Batterie Connection (+12V)
This wire is usually connected directly to the positive battery terminal. Ensure that the + power supply wire is fused via an assigned fuse in line with the +
power supply wire. Please use a sufficient gauge for the installed amplifiers.This connection must be completed using spade lug with insulating sleeve.
Fuses
The integrated amplifier fuses protect the units from short circuit and overload. The fuse rating is for 4 Ohm loads (impedance) of the speakers, for 2
Ohm loads the fuses may have to get increased by up to 50% in case of higher power consumption.
CHASSIS
GROUND
Remote
CHASSIS
GROUND

5-Channel Amplifier SX-5800
Functions and Controls
L R
LEVELINPUT
3/4CHCONTROLS 1/2CHCONTROLS
MODE
10Hz 150Hz 10Hz 50Hz 5V 0,2V
30Hz 150Hz 0dB 12dB 15Hz 5 Hz 5V 0,2V
LPF BASSEQ SUBSONIC LEVEL
FULL HPF 5CH 4CH FULL HPF
X-OVER X-OVER
LEVEL
5V 0,2V
Power - LED
Green LED is illuminated amplifier is on
Protect - LED
Red LED is illuminated:
a) Overheated
b) Speaker wires shorted
c) Overload (Impedance, less Power)
d) Amplifier is damaged
LOW PASS - Channel 5
Controls the frequency response of
your speakers upwards. The Cut-off
frequency is continously variable
from 30Hz up to 150Hz
Mode - Switch
Here you can choose between
5 Channel mode
4 Channel mode
Level - This allows you to
match the input sensitivity
from 5 Volts to 0,2 Volts
Remote - Connection
for remote control.
Allows you to adjust the
subwoofer from
your seat
X-Over- Selects the requierd operation mode
Position HPF: Highpass (Frequency response is
limited downwards, and is fixed by
HPF-regulator)
Position FULL: Full range
(whole frequency response)
Input - RCA Inputs
Full range line input connect
with the head unit.
Bass EQ- Channel 5
Continously variable from 0dB up
to +12dB.
Subsonic-Filter - Channel 5
Eliminates the lowest frequencies to
protect the speakers from damages.
Continously variable from 15Hz up to
55Hz.
5
HPF HPF
LEVEL

Stereo-Mode (5-Channel - with Front-/Rearsystem and Subwoofer)
5-
Speaker wiring and Connection
Channel Amplifier SX-5800
X-Over- (Front-/Rearsystem 1 up to 4 Channel)
•When you use bigger speaker systems (Ø20cm plus),set on FULL RANGE-position (FULL RANGE).
•When you use smaller speaker systems (Ø8.7cm - Ø16cm), set on HIGHPASS- position (HIPASS). The cut-off frequency should be
between 60Hz - 150Hz. It is controlled by the HIPASS-regulator.
Subwoofer (Channel 5)
• The cut-off frequency should be between 60Hz - 150Hz. It is controlled by the Lowpass-regulator.
Bass EQ-(Channel 5)
• Allows you to adjust the bass boost from 0dB up to 12dB.
Caution! Please use the Bass-Boost carefully. The additional boost may result in clipping or overload.
Subsonic-filter (Channel 5)
• Eliminates the lowest frequencies to protect your Subwoofer from damages. Cut-off frequency should be between
20Hz and 55Hz
Level
• Turn the INPUT LEVEL control on the amplifier to 5V position.
• Turn the head unit volume control to about 80-90% of its full setting.
• Turn the INPUT LEVEL control clockwise until you hear some distortion.
• Then turn back the INPUT LEVEL control slightly until you can hear clean sound.
Mode
• Set mode switch on 5CH-position
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•
Interconect Cable checklist :
• Connect the RCA outputs from head unit with the RCAInputs (LINE INPUT 1CH&2CH / 3CH&4CH) of
the 4 Channel amplifier with two RCA Cables.
• Connect the RCA outputs of the (LINE OUT) 4-Channel Amplifier with the RCAinputs(LINE INPUT) of
the 1-Channel/Mono amplifier with an RCA cable.
• Connect the Front- & Rear-Speakers with a good RCA cable with the speaker outputs (SPEAKER
OUTPUT/ + 1CH -, + 2CH -, + 3CH -, + 4CH -) of the 4-Channel amplifier.
• Connect the Subwoofer with a good RCA Cable with the Speaker outputs (SPEAKER / + -) of the 1-
Channel/Mono Amplifier.
• The minimum final speaker impedance must not be below 2 Ohm per channel. Too low speaker loads
result in too high heat dissipation and may cause the amplifier run into protection.
• Please observe speaker channel and polarity as printed by the speaker terminal
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•
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•
•
BATT+12V REMOTE GND SPEAKEROUTPUT
+ + + + +
- --
- -
FUSE
3/4CH CONTROLS 1/2 CH CONTROLS
MODE
10Hz 150Hz 10Hz 50Hz 5V 0,2V 30Hz 150Hz 0dB 12dB 15Hz 50Hz 5V 0,2V
LPF BASSEQ SUB SONIC LEVEL
FULL HPF 5CH HPF FULL HPF
X-OVER X-OVER
LEVEL
5V 0,2V
L R
LEVELINPUT
REMOTE
0dB 12dB
Subwoofer
2 - 8 Ohm Front-Speakers
4 - 8 Ohm
Rear-Speakers
4 - 8 Ohm
Connect RCA Cables
from head unit with RCA
inputs (LINE INPUT
1CH/2CH
& 3CH/4CH)
Connection for
Remote to adjust
the subwoofer from
your seat
Caution!
Be careful not to connect speaker (-) to the ground or vehicle chassis.

Connect RCA
Cables from head
unit with RCA
inputs (LINE INPUT
1CH/2CH &
3CH/4CH)
Connection for
Remote to adjust
the subwoofer from
your seat
5-
Speaker wiring and Connection
Channel Amplifier SX-5800
X-Over- (Front-/Rearsystem 1 up to 4 Channel)
• When you use bigger speaker systems (Ø20cm plus),set on FULL RANGE-position (FULL RANGE).
• When you use smaller speaker systems (Ø8.7cm - Ø16cm), set on HIGHPASS- position (HIPASS). The cut-off frequency should be
between 60Hz - 150Hz. It is controlled by the HIPASS-regulator. When you use this configuration the LOPASS CONFIG - Switch is out of
function.
Subwoofer (Channel 5)
•The cut-off frequency should be between 60Hz - 100Hz. It is controlled by the Lowpass-regulator
Bass EQ-(Channel 5)
• Allows you to adjust the bass boost from 0dB up to 12dB
Caution! Please use the Bass-Boost carefully. The additional boost may result in clipping or overload.
Level
• Turn the INPUT LEVEL control on the amplifier to 5V position.
• Turn the head unit volume control to about 80-90% of its full setting.
• Turn the INPUT LEVEL control clockwise until you hear some distortion.
• Then turn back the INPUT LEVEL control slightly until you can hear clean sound.
Mode
• If there is only one RCA output at your head unit, set mode-switch on 2CH-postion.
5CH-Stellung bringen.
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•
•
Interconect cable checklist :
• Connect the RCA outputs from head unit with the RCA Inputs (LINE INPUT 1CH&2CH / 3CH&4CH) of
the 4 Channel amplifier with two RCA Cables.
• Connect the RCA outputs of the (LINE OUT) 4-Channel Amplifier with the RCAinputs(LINE INPUT) of
the 1-Channel/Mono amplifier with an RCA cable.
• Connect the Front- & Rear-Speakers with a good RCA cable with the speaker outputs (SPEAKER
OUTPUT/ + 1CH -, + 2CH -, + 3CH -, + 4CH -) of the 4-Channel amplifier.
• Connect the Subwoofer with a good RCA Cable with the Speaker outputs (SPEAKER / + -) of the 1-
Channel/Mono Amplifier.
• The minimum final speaker impedance must not be below 2 Ohm per channel. Too low speaker loads
result in too high heat dissipation and may cause the amplifier run into protection.
• Please observe speaker channel and polarity as printed by the speaker terminal
•
•
•
•
•
Caution!
Be careful not to connect speaker (-) to the ground or vehicle chassis.
BATT+12V REMOTE GND SPEAKEROUTPUT
+ + + + +
- --
- -
FUSE
3/4CH CONTROLS 1/2 CH CONTROLS
MODE
10Hz 150Hz 10Hz 50Hz 5V 0,2V 30Hz 150Hz 0dB 12dB 15Hz 50Hz 5V 0,2V
LPF BASSEQ SUB SONIC LEVEL
FULL HPF 5CH HPF FULL HPF
X-OVER X-OVER
LEVEL
5V 0,2V
L R
LEVELINPUT
REMOTE
0dB 12dB
Subwoofer
2 - 8 Ohm
Front-Speakers
4 - 8 Ohm

Trouble Shooting

Bass-Remote Kabelfernbedienung
Subsonic-Filter
BassBoost-Regler bei 45Hz
Watt an 4 Ohm - RMS
Ausgangsleistung bei 14.4 Volt gebrückt
Watt an 4 Ohm - RMS
Watt an 2 Ohm - RMS
Ausgangsleistung bei 14.4 Volt
Kanäle
30Hz - 150Hz
Frequenzweichen Kanal 5
Variable Tiefpassweiche 12 dB
0dB - 12dB
15Hz - 55Hz
Ja
10Hz - 150Hz
Variable Tiefpassweiche 12 dB
Variable Hochpassweiche 12 dB
Frequenzweichen Kanäle 1&2
Schalter Vollbereich/Hochpass FULL / HPF
-
-
BassBoost-Regler bei 45Hz
10Hz - 150Hz
Variable Tiefpassweiche 12 dB
Variable Hochpassweiche 12 dB
Schalter Vollbereich/Hochpass
Frequenzweichen Kanäle 3&4
FULL / HPF
-
BassBoost-Regler bei 45Hz -
>74dB
Signal-Rauschabstand
Eingangsempfindlichkeit Kanäle 1&2/3&4/5
Klirrfaktor (THD&N)
Kanaltrennung
Dämfungsfaktor
Frequenzgang -3dB 20Hz - 30kHz
< 0.5%
>90dB
>200
0.2 - 5 Volt
5
4 x 75 / + 1 x 200
4 x 125 / + 1 x 300
2 x 250 / + 1 x 300
Abmessungen in mm
Breite x Höhe
Länge
282 x 50
500
SX-5800

Yes
5
4 x 75 / + 1 x 200
4 x 125 / + 1 x 300
2 x 250 / + 1 x 300
Output Power Ratings at 14.4 Volts
Watts at 4 Ohms - MAX.
Watts at 2 Ohms - MAX.
Output Power Ratings at 14.4 Volts bridged
Watts at 4 Ohms - RMS
Bass Remote Control
Heatsink size in mm
Length
Width x Hight
Switch Full range / Highpass
Variable Highpass Crossover 12 dB
Variable Lowpass Crossover 12 dB
Bass Boost Control at 45Hz
Crossover Channel 3 & 4
Full / HPF
10Hz - 150Hz
Crossover Channel 5
Variable Lowpass Crossover 12 dB
Subsonic-Filter
Bass Boost Control at 45Hz
15Hz - 55Hz
0dB - 12dB
30Hz - 150Hz
Frequency Response -3dB
Signal to noise ratio
Channel seperation
THD & N
Damping factor
Input Gain Control Channels 1&2 / 3&4 / 5 0.2 - 5 Volt
<0.5%
>74dB
>90dB
>200
20Hz - 30kHz
Crossover Channel 1 & 2
Switch Full range / Highpass
Variable Highpass Crossover 12 dB
Variable Lowpass Crossover 12 dB
Bass Boost Control at 45Hz
-
10Hz - 150Hz
-
Full / HPF
Yes
282 x 50
500
SX-5800