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SINGLE INPUTS
STRAPPING TWO AMPLIFIERS TOGETHER
Getting a clear signal from the head unit to the amplifier is very important. To achieve this, the proper signal cables (RCA style)
must be used. Estimate the length of the cables necessary. Take note that signal cable manufacturers will probably not have the
exact length necessary for your vehicle. If you are between sizes, purchase the slightly longer cable. You can always hide the
extra wire.
Be aware of the differences in cable. Better RCA’s usually have multiple layers of shielding and/or twisted pair wiring for better
noise rejection. Ask your local dealer for his recommendation.
LINE LEVEL INPUTS
Car environments are notorious for poorly insulated wires. This means that hiss, engine noise, and electrical noise can easily be
picked up through RCA cables if ran incorrectly. To avoid inducing noise into the system, run the RCA’s away from large wire
looms and electric fans if possible. Always make sure to position your signal cables away from the power wire, preferably on the
opposite side of the vehicle or at least 18” apart. When routing the power wire, use caution around sharp corners or body parts
that may easily cut through the cables.
When connecting the signal cables, check the balance to the source unit and the amplifier. The cables should be marked: red is
right and black or white is usually left. Once you have connected the signal cables to the head unit, slide the unit back into the
dash. Make sure the unit is in securely.
HIGH LEVEL INPUTS
Please use a high quality line level convertor to convert the high level outputs from your headunit to low level signals
LEVEL CONTROL
Next to the preamp inputs on the side panel of the amplifier is the level control, commonly referred to as the gain. The gain allows
you to match the output level of your source unit or signal processor to the input level of the amplifier. Matching the input can be
accomplished in three simple steps:
1. Turn gain (level) control to minimum.
2. Turn on the source unit and adjust to 2/3 of max volume while playing music.
3. Adjust the gain control until desired, maximum volume is achieved without audible distortion.
Remember that the gain control is not a volume knob. Ignoring the three steps above may leave you
with damaged speakers and possibly damaged amplifier(s).
Master: this setting will maintain the same phase as the signal applied to it.
1. Use this setting if the amplifier is not bridged with another amplifier.
2. When strapping the amplifiers, use this setting only on the amplifier that is connected to the head unit.
Slave:
this setting limits the controls of the secondary amplifier in a strapped pair.
1. Use this setting only on the second amplifier in a strapped pair. All crossover, subsonic and level controls of this amplifier will
be bypassed. The amplifier set on Master will then control all the preamp functions for both amplifiers.
SUBSONIC FILTER
The subsonic filter is used to reduce the amount of low frequency harmonics and/or subsonic noise picked up in audio systems.
Both of these can be damaging to subwoofers and possibly the amplifier(s). As well, harmonics and subsonic noise can cause
the amplifier(s) to pull excess power from your electrical system.
This filter is switchable, ON/OFF on BMF250M, and BMF500M. All Class D series amplifiers, the subsonic filter is on at all times
and is variable from 15Hz to 40Hz. So what frequency should you set the subsonic filter at? For most applications it is desirable
to leave this between 15Hz and 30Hz. If you are using a ported enclosure designed for SPL, yet you are using the system on a
daily basis, a higher filter frequency may be desired. This will allow the enclosure to be tuned higher and reduce the chance of the
woofer to become non-linear and destroy itself.
“Strapping” Two amplifiers together
Strapping two like amplifiers together is fairly easy. Study the following instructions as well as the diagrams below to assure proper
connections. If you experience any difficulties, please contact Crossfire’s Technical Assistance at tech@crossfirecaraudio.com
STRAPPING CIRCUIT (Invert output)
The internal strapping module can only be used when a pair of either BMF1000D or BMF1700D are used. Strapping allows for
the two amplifiers to be run in series and achieve double the output into one load. However, this does change the minimum im
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pedance stability to 2 ohms. Strapping the amplifiers should only be done if the proper impedance cannot be achieved with the
amplifiers separated.
It is very important to set the Master/Slave control on the amplifier whether you are strapping or not. If the settings are in the
wrong position, the amplifier(s) may not work. There are two settings for this control: Master and Slave. Use the following to de
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termine what position to set your amplifier(s) in. For further reference, please review the drawings following.
BRIDGE SETTINGS AND WIRING
It is very important that
a negative of each amplifier
is connected as shown
From Source
INPUT OUTPUT LEVEL
SUBSONIC LPF PWR
REMOTE
SYNC
SPEAKER
MAS/SV
L
BOOST
PHASE
L
R
INPUT OUTPUT LEVEL
SUBSONIC LPF PWR
REMOTE
SYNC
SPEAKE
R
MAS/SV
L
BOOST
PHASE
L
R
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