4 channel full range system 2 or 3 channel system, Brutus, Elite – Hifionics BRE100.2 User Manual

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BRE60.4 / BRE100.4 4-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER APPLICATIONS

POWER INPUT

GND REM BA

TT+12V

CH 1/2 SPEAKER OUTPUT CH 3/4

RIGHT LEFT

RIGHT LEFT

- + - + - + - +

BRIDGED

BRIDGED

FUSE

LINE INPUT

REMOTE

POWER

PROTECT

LINE OUT

HI FULL

LP/BP

HI FULL

LP/BP

6V 0.2V

10Hz-15KHz

30Hz-150Hz

0dB-10dB

HI P

ASS

LOW P

ASS

BASS EQ

LEVEL

X-OVER

1

/2 CH

6V 0.2V

10Hz-15KHz

30Hz-150Hz

0dB-10dB

X-OVER 3

/4 CH

HI P

ASS

LOW P

ASS

BASS EQ

LEVEL

MODE

CH2-CH4

L

R

L

R

L

R

CH1/2

CH3/4

POWER INPUT

GND REM BA

TT+12V

CH 1/2 SPEAKER OUTPUT CH 3/4

RIGHT LEFT

RIGHT LEFT

- + - + - + - +

BRIDGED

BRIDGED

FUSE

LINE INPUT

REMOTE

POWER

PROTECT

LINE OUT

HI FULL

LP/BP

HI FULL

LP/BP

6V 0.2V

10Hz-15KHz

30Hz-150Hz

0dB-10dB

HI P

ASS

LOW P

ASS

BASS EQ

LEVEL

X-OVER

1

/2 CH

6V 0.2V

10Hz-15KHz

30Hz-150Hz

0dB-10dB

X-OVER 3

/4 CH

HI P

ASS

LOW P

ASS

BASS EQ

LEVEL

MODE

CH2-CH4

L

R

L

R

L

R

CH1/2

CH3/4

4 CHANNEL FULL RANGE SYSTEM

2 or 3 CHANNEL SYSTEM

- HI PASS: N/A

Here we show how to use the 4 channel amplifiers as straightforward discrete 4

- LOW PASS: N/A

channel full range units.

Interconnect cable checklist:

Channels 3/4:

- Connect the four inputs of the amplifier to a Radio/CD with quality RCA cables.

- HI PASS: N/A
- LOW PASS: N/A

Switch setting checklist:
- 1/2CH X-OVER:
FULL

Level control checklist:

- 3/4CH X-OVER: FULL

- Refer to the section “Setting up systems after installation for best performance”

Minimum final loudspeaker impedances:

Crossover frequency control checklist:

- 2 ohm per channel.

Channels 1/2:

Switch setting checklist:

Here we show how to use the 4 channel amplifiers as a 3 channel unit by taking

- 1/2CH X-OVER: FULL

advantage of the mono bridging capability of all Hifonics amplifiers.

- 3/4CH X-OVER: LP/BP

The following example shows how to create a 3 channel system by mono
bridging channel pair 3 / 4. In order to create a 2 channel system, simply follow

Crossover frequency control checklist:

the example to also mono bridge channel pair 1 / 2.

Channels 1/2:
- HI PASS: N/A

Interconnect cable checklist:

- LOW PASS: N/A

- Connect the inputs of channel pair 1/2 to a suitable stereo source, e.g. a head
unit with good quality RCA cables.

Channels 3/4:

- A MONO signal source is required to bridge channel pair 3/4, such as would be

- HI PASS: N/A

available from the mono sub bass output of an active crossover, whether

- LPF: 11 o’clock

standalone, or built into a head unit or equalizer. If you only have 1 set of RCA
outputs from your headunit, you can simply connect those to the inputs for ch

TIP: If you are using the mono sub bass output of an active crossover, there is

1/2 and switch the MODE to 2ch. The amplifier will auto sum the signal and

nothing wrong with switching in the low pass filter in these amplifiers for a

provide mono output for bridged channels 3/4 once the X-OVER is switched to

steeper low pass rolloff.

LP/BP.
Important: Do not be tempted to connect the hot, or positive outputs, from any

Level control checklist:

source together to obtain a mono signal, as this could very well damage the

- Refer to the section “Setting up systems after installation for best performance”

output stage of that source.
- It is necessary to feed the SAME signal to both left and right inputs via a Y-

Minimum final loudspeaker impedances:

adapter RCA cable.

- 2 ohm per channel in stereo mode.

- Connect the mono speaker positive terminal to the LEFT +, and its negative

- 4 ohm mono bridged.

terminal to RIGHT - as shown.

STEREO LINE INPUT

MONO LINE INPUT
(Unless using procedure
listed above for 3ch)

BRUTUS

ELITE

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