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OWNER'S
MANUAL
THUNDER
SERIES
AMPLIFIERS
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learn
how
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properly
install this
amplifier.
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PBODUCTINFORMADON
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Serial#
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Dealer's
Name
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Date
of Purchase
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INJ"RODUCJ"ION
Thank
you
for purchasing this
MTX
Audio Hi-Performance amplifier. Proper installation matched
with
MTX
speakers
and
subwoofers provide superior
sound
and
performance for endless hours of
enjoyment whether
you
are
waking
the
neighbors
or
just out enjoying your tunes. Congratulations
and
enjoy
the
ultimate audio experience with
MTX!
FEAJ"URES
• Compact
Size
•
Double
Sided
PCB
• Surface Mount
Components
•
MOSFET
Design
•
LPF
and
H
PF
Crossover
• Adjustable
Bass
Boost
•
Noise
Free
Design
• Short, Thermal,
and
High/Low Voltage Protection
CONJ"IIOL
FUNCJ"IONS
1.
Speakers- Connect speakers/subwoofers
to
these terminals.
Be
sure
to
check wire for proper
polarity. Never connect
the
speaker cables
to
the
chassis ground.
2.
+BATT(+
12
Volt Power)- Connect this terminal through a
FUSE
or
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
to
the
positive terminal of
the
vehicle battery
or
the
positive terminal of
an
isolated
audio
system
battery.
WARNING:
Always protect this power cable
by
installing a
fuse
or
circuit breaker of
the
appropriate
gauge
within
18
inches
(45cm)
of
the
battery terminal connection.
3.
Remote
Turn
On-
This
terminal turns
on
the
amplifier when(+)
12
volt
is
applied
to
it.
Connect
it
to
the
remote
turn
on
lead
of
the
head
unit
or
signal source.
4.
GND- Connect this cable directly
to
the
frame of
the
vehicle. Make
sure
the
metal
frame
has
been
stripped of all paint down
to
the
bare
metal.
Use
the
shortest distance possible. It
is
always
a
good
idea
to
replace
the
factory
ground
at this
time
with a cable
equal
or
larger
than
the
new
amplifier power cable.
CAUTION:
Do
not connect this terminal directly
to
the
vehicle battery
ground terminal
or
any
other factory
ground
points.
5.
RCA
Input Jacks-
These
RCA
input jacks
are
for
use
with source units that
have
RCA
outputs. A
source unitwith a
minimum
level of
200mV
is
required for proper operation.
The
use
of
high
quality twisted pair cables
is
recommended
to
decrease
the
possibility of radiated
noise
entering
the
system.
6.
Gain
Control-
The
Gain
control will match
the
amplifier's sensitivity to
the
source units signal
voltage.
The
operating
range
is
5V
to
200mV.
NOTE:
This
is
NOT
a
volume
control.
7.
Low
Pass
Filter Control (Mono Block) -This control
is
used
to select
the
desired low
pass
x-over
frequency.
The
frequency
can
be
adju
.
sted
from
40Hz
to
220Hz
for
all
bass
mono
models.
8.
Subsonic
Filter Control (Mono Block)-
This
control
can
filter out unwanted low frequency
from
20Hz
(OFF)
to
50Hz.
This
function
should
only
be
used
with vented enclosures.
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9.
Bass
Boost
Level
Switch (Mono Block)-
This
switch
can
boost
bass
level
by
OdB,
6dB,
or
12dB.
The
boost frequency
is
centered at
50Hz.
10.
High
Pass
Filter
(Full
Range)-
This
controls
the
frequencies
played
for
the
front channels.
Low
frequencies
can
be
cut off
from
OFF
to
200Hz.
At
OFF
position,
no
low frequencies cut
off,
meaning
full
range.
11.
X-Over
Mode
and
Frequency Control
(Full
Range)
-These controls allow control over
the
frequencies
played
for
the
rear channels.
There
is
an
option for
Low
Pass,
Full
Range,
or
High
Pass.
In
LP
or
HP
mode,
the
crossover frequency
can
be
tuned
from
50Hz
to
750Hz.
12.
Power Indicator-
This
LED
will light
up
.when
the
amplifier
is
working properly.
13.
Protection Indicator-
The
Red
LED
will light
up
and
flash ifthere
is
afault presented
to
the
amplifier.
Please
disconnect
the
amplifier
and
resolve
the
fault before reconnecting
the
amplifier.
PANEL
LAYOUT
4-Channel
Amplifier
Panel
Layout
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WIRING DIAGRAM
See page 26 for amplifier wiring diagrams.
INSTALLATION AND MOUNTING
MTX recommends your new THUNDER Series amplifier be installed by a 12 volt installation specialist.
Any deviation from specified installation instructions can cause serious damage to the amplifier,
speakers and/or vehicle's electrical system.
Damage caused from improper installation is NOT
covered under warranty. Please verify all connections prior to system turn on.
1. Disconnect the vehicle's negative battery cable.
2. Determine the ·mounting place for your MTX amplifier. Keep in mind there should be sufficient
air flow for proper cooling. Mark the mounting holes from
the amplifier to be drilled. Before
drilling
make sure all vehicle wires, gas lines, brake lines and gas tank are clear and will not
interfere with installation. Drill the desired holes
and mount the MTX amplifier.
3. Install a positive (+) power cable from the vehicle's battery through the firewall using a grommet
or firewall bushing to avoid cable damage from sharp edges of the firewall. Run the cable through
the interior of the vehicle and connect it to the amplifier's (+BATT) terminal. Do not connect to the
battery at this time. NOTE: Use only proper gauge wire for both positive and negative connections.
4. Install a circuit breaker or fuse within 18 inches of the battery. This effectively lowers the risk
of severe
damage to you or your vehicle in case of ashort circuit or accident. Make sure the
circuit breaker is switched Off or the fuse is taken out of the fuse holder untill all connections are
made. Now connectyour positive power cable to the positive battery terminal of the battery.
5. Grounding - Locate a proper ground point on the vehicle's chassis and remove all paint, dirt or
debris to reveal a bare metal surface. Attach the ground wire to that contact point. Connect the
opposite end of the ground wire to the (G NO) terminal on the MTX amplifier.
6. Connect a Remote Turn-On wire from the source unit to the MTX amplifier's (REM) terminal. If the
source unit does not have a dedicated Remote Turn-On lead, you may connect to the source unit's
Power Antenna lead.
7. Supply the signal to your MTX amplifier by connecting the signal cables using high quality RCA to
the corresponding outputs at the source unit and inputs of the amplifier.
8. Connect your speakers to your MTX amplifier's speaker terminals using the correct gauge
speaker wire. Your MTX amp can drive a 2Q (THUNDER75.4 & THUNDER500.1) and 1Q
(THUNDER1000.1) minimum load for optimum power.
9. Double check all previous installation steps, in particular, wiring and component connections.
Once verified, reconnect the vehicle's negative battery cable, turn the circuit breaker On or place
the fuse in the fuse holder.
NOTE: Gain Levels on the amplifier should be turned all the way down (counter clockwise) before
proceeding with adjustments.
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INSTALLATION
For proper perfomance and safety, MTX recommends installing an in line fuse per the owner's manual
instructions according to the following.
TH UNDERl 000.1 100A Fuse
THUNDER500.1 60A Fuse
THUNDER75.4 60A Fuse
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Cause Solution
No+ 12V at Remote Connection
Supply+ 12V to Terminal
No + 12V at Power Connection Supply+ 12V to Terminal
No LED Indication Insufficient
Ground Connection Verify Ground Connection
Blown Power Fuse Replace Fuse
Volume on Source Unit Off Increase Volume on Source Unit
Speaker Connections Not Made Make Speaker Connections
Power LED On,
Gain Control on Amplifier Off Turn Up Gain
No Output
Signal Processing Units Off
Apply Power to Signal Processor
All Speakers Blown Replace Speakers
Head Unit Volume Set Too High Lower Head Unit Volume
Output Distorted Amplifier
Gain Set Too High
Lower Amplifier Gain
Balance Reversed
Speaker Wire L&R Reversed Correct Speaker Wire Orientation
RCA Inputs Reversed Reverse RCA Inputs
Bass is Weak
Speakers Wired Out of Phase Wire Speakers with Correct Phase
Not Using MTX Subwoofers Buy MTX Subwoofers
Excessive Output Levels Lower the Volume
Blowing Fuses
Amplifier Defective
Return for Service
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SPECIFICADONS
Model
THUNDER1000.1
THUNDER500.1
THUNDER75.4
Description
1000
W
RMS
Mono
500
W
RMS
Mono
4x
75
W
RMS
RMS
Power
at
14.4V
1Q
Load
1000W
RMS
NA
NA
2Q
Load
600W
RMS
500W
RMS
4
X
100W
RMS
4Q
Load
350W
RMS
300W
RMS
4x75WRMS
Features
Input
Level
0.2-
5V
0.2-
5V
0.
2-
5V
Frequency
Response
20Hz-
220Hz
20Hz-
220Hz
15Hz-
25kHz
Low
Pass
Filter
(LPF)
40Hz-
2~0Hz
40Hz-
220Hz
50Hz-
750Hz
(Rear)
High
Pass
Filter
(HPF)
NA
NA
10Hz-
200Hz
(Front)
50Hz-
750Hz
(Rear)
Subsonic
Filter
20Hz-
50Hz
20Hz-
50Hz
NA
THO
at4Q,
lW
<0.3%
<0.3o/o
<0.05%
Signal-to-Noise
Ratio
>75dB
>75dB >78dB
Bass
Boost
0-6dB-12dB 0-6dB-12dB
NA
Switch
able
Switch
able
Best
Efficiency
at
4Q
>80%
>80%
>60o/o
Minimum
Load
1Q
2Q
2Q
.External
Bass
Control
(EBC)
Yes
Yes
NA
Optional
Remote
Low
Voltage
Protection
Yes,
Protect
<8V
Yes,
Protect
<8V
Yes,
Protect
<8V
Short Circuit
Test@
Max
Power
Pass
Pass
Pass
Overheat
Protect
Temperature
Protect
at
80°C
I Protect
at
80°C
I Protect
at
80°C
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176°F
176°F
176°F
Components
&
PCB
SMD
Parts
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Double
SMD
Parts
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Double
SMD
Parts
I
Double
Sided
FR-4
PCB
Sided
FR-4
PCB
Sided
FR-4
PCB
Dimensions
Height
2.25"
(56.5mm)
2.25"
(56.5mm)
2.25"
(56.5mm)
Width
6.31"
(160mm)
6.31"
(160mm)
6.31"
(160mm)
Length
12.13"
(308.5mm)
8.94"
(227.5mm)
12.13"
(308.5mm)
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Mono
Block Amplifier Wiring (Multi-Subwoofer
Load)
NOTE:
Equivalent parallel woofer
load
cannot
be
less
than
the
minimum
load
rating.
The
two negative
terminals
are
paralleled inside
the
amplifiers,
as
are
the
two positive terminals.
These
are
monoblock
amplifiers, not multi-channel amplifiers.
The
minimum load forthe
THUNDER500.1
amplifier
is
2Q.
The
minimum load forthe
THUNDER1000.1
amplifier is
1Q.
NOTA:
La
carga
equivalente
de
woofers paralelos
no
puede
ser
me
nos
que
el
valor
nominal
de
Ia
carga.
Las
dos
terminates negativas
estan
en
para
lela dentro
de
los
amplificadores
y
tam
bien
las
terminates positivas.
Estos
son
amplificadores
de
monobloque,
no
amplificadores multicanal.
La
carga minima para el amplificador
THUNDER500.1
es
2Q.
La
carga minima para el amplificador
THUNDER1000.1
es 1Q.
OBSERVA(:AO:
A carga
para
lela
equivalente
do
woofer
nao
pode
ser
me
nor
que
acarga
nominal
minima.
Os
dais
terminais negativos,
assim
como
os
terminais positivos,
estao
em
paralelo dentro
dos
amplificadores.
Os
amplificadores
sao
monobloco e
nao
amplificadores multicanais. A carga
minima
do
amplificador
THUNDER500.1
e
2Q.
A carga minima
do
amplificador
THUNDER1000.1
e
1Q.
REMARQUE
:
Une
charge
de
caisson
de
graves
en
parallele
ne
peut
etre
inferieure a
Ia
valeur
nominale
minimale
de
charge.
Les
deux
barnes
negatives sont
mises
en
parallele a
l'interieur
des
amplificateurs,
com
me
le
sont
les
deux
barnes
positives.
Ce
sont
des
amplificateurs
mono
blocs
et
non
des
amplificateurs multi-can
aux.
La
charge minimale pour l'amplificateur
THUNDER500.1
est
de
2Q.
La
charge minimale pour l'amplificateur
THUNDER1000.1
est
de
1
Q.
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FRONT REAR
© 2012 Mitek Corporation. All rights reserved. MTX is a trademark of Mitek Corporation. Designed and
Engineered in the U.S.A.
Due to continual product development, all specifications are subject to change without notice.
MTX Audio, 4545 East Baseline Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85042 U.S.A.
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Mitek Mobile Limited Warranty
Our Guarantee
Mitek Mobile products (including MTX, Streetwires, Coustic and Magnum) purchased in the USA after
1/1/2013 from an authorized Mitek retailer are guaranteed to be free from material defects in products
and workmanship for five (5) years to the original end user purchaser, subject to the terms and conditions
below.
Length of Limited Warranty and Remedy
The warranty period begins the day the product is purchased by the end user, and is limited to the original
retail purchaser of the product.
Free Replacement Period (2 Years)
Products found to be defective in materials or workmanship during the first 2 years will be, at Mitek's
option, repaired or replaced by Mitek at no charge. When a product is replaced during first 2 years, the
warranty does not renew, it continues on from the original date of purchase.
Proration Period (Years 3-5)
The prorated purchase price of any product which becomes defective after the first two years and prior to
the end of the warranty period may be credited toward the purchase of a new Mitek product. The amount
of the proration shall be determined by dividing the purchase price by the number of months of the
warranty period (60), and then multiplying the result by the number of months remaining in the warranty
period. Any partial months will be rounded to the nearest whole month. For example, a product purchased
37 months ago for $100 would be calculated by dividing $100 by 60 months = $1.66/month, multiplied by
23 (the months remaining in the warranty period) for a prorated warranty amount of $38.33.
You are responsible for all costs for removal, reinstallation and proper packaging, shipping, insurance or
other freight charges incurred in the shipment of the product or part to Mitek. Mitek will ship the repaired
or replaced Mitek product or replacement parts to you at no charge. Mitek reserves the right to utilize
reconditioned, refurbished, repaired or remanufactured products or parts in the warranty repair or
replacement process. Such products and parts will be comparable in function and performance to an
original product or part and warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period.
What Is Not Covered
This warranty does not cover the product if it has been subject to neglect, abuse, misuse, incorrect
connection, or if it has been subject to unauthorized repair or alterations of any nature, or if the serial
number has been altered or removed, and the warranty does not extend to cosmetics or finish. This
warranty only applies to products installed and used in the USA.
What You Must Do to Obtain Warranty Service
You must contact Mitek Warranty via our website at MTX.com, or via email at
[e-mail], or by calling 800-556-2888. If you did not purchase the product directly from
Mitek, a proof of purchase must be provided in order to receive warranty consideration. You will be issued
a Return Authorization (RA) number which must be written on the outside of the package before returning
the product to Mitek.

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SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY AND
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INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH
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limited warranty will not constitute a waiver of such terms, limitations or exclusions, nor will such
assistance extend or revive the warranty. Mitek will not reimburse you for any expenses incurred by you
in repairing or replacing any defective product, except for those incurred with Mitek's prior written
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