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AXTON C109 - User Manual

AXTON C109
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MONO, 2- AND 4-CHANNEL
POWER AMPLIFIERS
Einbau- und Bedienungsanleitung
Installation & Operating Instructions
C109-509 Manual DEF.indd 1
C109-509 Manual DEF.indd 1
15.02.2005 15:30:19 Uhr
15.02.2005 15:30:19 Uhr
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Summary

Introduction

General Features

Lists the main technical features of AXTON C109/C209/C409/C509 amplifiers.

AXTON C109 Front Panel Connections & Controls

AXTON C109 Rear Panel Connections & Controls

AXTON C109 Connections and Controls Details

Input L+R

Low-level RCA signal input for connection to head-unit pre-out.

Input Gain

Input gain/sensitivity control for matching amplifier input to head-unit output.

Filter Freq. LPF

Lowpass crossover filter frequency control (10-300 Hz).

Amplification Mode Switch

Selects amplifier operation mode: Fullrange or Lowpass.

Filter Freq. Subsonic

Subsonic crossover frequency control (10-60 Hz).

Fuse

Protects amplifier internal electronics from overload/faults.

+12 V Power Connection

Power connection terminal to positive terminal of car battery.

Remote;REM Terminal

Remote switching contact for automatic turn-on/turn-off.

Ground;GND Terminal

Power connection terminal to chassis ground or negative battery terminal.

Speaker Outputs (L;R)

Speaker output terminals for subwoofers (min. 2 Ohms).

Power LED Indicator

Amplifier status LED, green when power is on.

Protect LED Indicator

Amplifier status LED, red when in protect mode.

Remote Port Input

Input for external bass level remote control (RJ11 jack).

Output L + R (RCA)

Low level RCA signal output for daisy-chaining.

AXTON C209;C409 Front Panel Connections & Controls

AXTON C209;C409 Rear Panel Connections & Controls

AXTON C209;C409 Connections and Controls Details

Input L+R

Low-level RCA signal input for connection to head-unit pre-out.

Input Gain Control

Input gain/sensitivity control for matching amplifier input to head-unit output.

Filter Freq. LPF

Lowpass crossover filter frequency control (40-240 Hz).

Amplification Mode Switch

Selects amplifier operation mode: Fullrange, Highpass, or Lowpass.

Filter Freq. HPF

Highpass crossover filter frequency control (40-240 Hz).

Fuse

Protects amplifier internal electronics from overload/faults.

+12 V Power Connection

Power connection terminal to positive terminal of car battery.

Remote;REM Terminal

Remote switching contact for automatic turn-on/turn-off.

Ground;GND Terminal

Power connection terminal to chassis ground or negative battery terminal.

Speaker Outputs (L;R)

Speaker output terminals for stereo or bridged mode (min. 4 Ohms).

Power LED Indicator

Amplifier status LED, green when power is on.

Protect LED Indicator

Amplifier status LED, red when in protect mode.

AXTON C509 Front Panel Connections & Controls

AXTON C509 Rear Panel Connections & Controls

AXTON C509 Connections and Controls Details

Input L+R (1 CH;2 CH)

Low-level RCA input for front speakers (Fullrange/Highpass).

Input L+R (3 CH;4 CH)

Low-level RCA input for rear speakers or subwoofer (Fullrange/Lowpass).

Amplification Mode Switch (1 CH;2 CH)

Selects mode for channels 1+2: Fullrange or Lowpass.

Input Gain (1 CH;2 CH) + (3 CH;4 CH)

Separate gain controls for channels 1+2 and 3+4.

Highpass Freq. (1 CH;2 CH)

Highpass filter frequency control for channels 1+2 (40-240 Hz).

Lowpass Freq. (1 CH;2 CH)

Lowpass filter frequency control for channels 1+2 (50-200 Hz).

Lowpass Freq. (3 CH;4 CH)

Lowpass filter frequency control for channels 3+4 (50-200 Hz).

Highpass Freq. (3 CH;4 CH)

Highpass filter frequency control for channels 3+4 (40-240 Hz).

Amplification Mode Switch (3 CH;4 CH)

Selects mode for channels 3+4: Fullrange or Highpass.

Power LED Indicator

Amplifier status LED, green when power is on.

Protect LED Indicator

Amplifier status LED, red when in protect mode.

Fuse

Protects amplifier internal electronics from overload/faults.

+12 V Power Connection

Power connection terminal to positive terminal of car battery.

Remote;REM Terminal

Remote switching contact for automatic turn-on/turn-off.

Ground;GND Terminal

Power connection terminal to chassis ground or negative battery terminal.

Speaker Outputs (1 CH;2 CH)

Speaker output terminals for channels 1+2.

Speaker Outputs (3 CH;4 CH)

Speaker output terminals for channels 3+4 (min. 4 Ohms bridged).

Amplifier Location & Mounting

Mounting Location Importance

Proper mounting affects heat dissipation, cooling, and stability.

Mounting Considerations

Mount on solid surface, avoid dust, direct sunlight, humidity, water, oil.

Securing the Amplifier

Use screws, avoid contact with metal parts to prevent ground loops.

Wiring Tips - Part 1

Signal Cable Usage

Use double or triple shielded quality RCA cables for audio signals.

Cable Routing Guidelines

Route signal cables away from power/speaker/ignition wires.

Cable Handling

Keep cables short; shielded RCA cables should not be cut.

Power Cable Gauge

Use recommended cross-section to avoid power loss, distortion, or overheating.

Wiring Tips - Part 2

Main Fuse Protection

Install main fuse within 30 cm of car battery for +12V power input.

Ground;GND Cable Requirements

Use same cross-section as +12V cable; ensure good chassis ground contact.

Cable Protection Against Chassis

Protect cables from shorting to chassis using rubber grommets.

Important Wiring Precaution

Disconnect +12V terminal before wiring; connect last.

Connecting Amplifiers C109;C209;C409;C509

Disconnect Main Power

Disconnect the +12V main power cable from the car battery before any work.

Recommended Power Cable Specifications

Table of power cable cross-sections and main fuse values for amplifier models.

Recommended Connection Sequence

Step-by-step guide for connecting the amplifier, starting with head-unit off.

RCA Input Connections

Connect head-unit RCA outputs to amplifier RCA inputs.

Subwoofer Pre-out Usage

Use fullrange signals for sub pre-outs; avoid low-pass pre-outs.

Remote Lead Connection

Connect the remote lead from the head-unit to the amplifier.

Speaker Output Connections

Connect speaker cables to speakers, maintaining polarity. Notes on bridging.

Ground Connection Best Practices

Connect ground cable to chassis or -12V battery pole, ensuring short length and clean contact.

Final +12 V Power Connection

Connect +12V power to battery positive pole last, after checking all other connections.

Connecting Diagram C209;C409 Stereo;Mono Operation

Amplifier Mode Usage Notes

C209/C409 can be used in Fullrange, Highpass, or Lowpass mode.

Speaker Impedance Requirements

Stereo: 2-4 Ohms. Bridged mono: min. 4 Ohms.

Mono Operation Input Configuration

For mono/bridged, both L&R inputs must be used (Y-adaptors if needed).

Main Fuse Installation Requirement

Main fuse (not included) must be within 30 cm of the car battery.

Connecting Diagram C509 4-Channel Operation

Minimum Speaker Impedance Note

Minimum speaker impedance for all channels is 2 Ohms.

Main Fuse Installation Requirement

Main fuse (not included) must be within 30 cm of the car battery.

Connecting Diagram C509 3-Channel Operation

Minimum Speaker Impedance Note

Minimum speaker impedance for all channels is 2 Ohms.

Mono Operation Input Configuration

For mono/bridged, both L&R inputs must be used (Y-adaptors if needed).

Main Fuse Installation Requirement

Main fuse (not included) must be within 30 cm of the car battery.

Connecting Diagram C509 + C109 Multi-Amp Operation

C509 Minimum Impedance Note

C509 in any mode has a minimum impedance of 2 Ohms.

Main Fuse Installation Requirement

Main fuse (not included) must be within 30 cm of the car battery.

Controls & Adjustments Overview

Adjustment Sequence Guide

Guide for adjusting amplifier controls based on amplifier type and mode.

Active Filtering Explained

Explains Highpass (HPF) and Lowpass (LPF) modes for speakers and subwoofers.

Crossover Frequency Setting Procedure

Adjust system crossover frequencies using FILTER FREQ. controls.

Neutral Tone Controls Requirement

Set head unit tone, fader, balance to neutral before adjustment.

Controls & Adjustments Details

Deactivating Loudness Function

The "Loudness" function should be deactivated during adjustments.

Satellite Highpass Filtering (HPF) Settings

Setting HPF for satellites affects mid-bass and power handling.

Satellite Frequency Recommendations

Provides HPF frequency recommendations for different satellite speaker sizes.

Subwoofer Lowpass Filtering (LPF) Guide

Setting LPF for subwoofer affects bass precision and response.

Sensitivity Adjustments and Gain Matching

Initial Control Setup for Adjustment

Set tone, fader, balance controls to neutral; turn off "Loudness".

Initial Gain Control Setting

Turn GAIN controls to lowest position before starting adjustments.

Volume Level for Adjustment

Turn head-unit volume to approx. 3/4 full and play dynamic music.

Gain Adjustment Procedure (2;4-channel)

Turn GAIN up until distortion, then decrease until distortion disappears.

Gain Adjustment Procedure (Sub;3;5-channel)

Adjust GAIN for subwoofers until distorted bass, then decrease.

Fine-Tuning Crossover Frequencies

Fine-tune subwoofer (LPF) first, then front/rear satellites (HPF).

Troubleshooting Common Issues

No Music Signal or Amplifier Off

Checks for proper connections, blown fuses, short circuits, DC voltage, overload, or overheating.

Buzzing Sound Related to Engine Speed

Checks for bad ground contact or poor RCA cable shielding/routing.

Crackling Sound Related to Engine Speed

Checks for ignition circuitry interference.

Humming Sound Causes

Checks for ground loop issues and other connected audio components.

Amplifier Protection Circuitry

Explains protection circuitry for short-circuit, overload, DC offset, or overheat.

AXTON Amplifier Specifications

Rated Power Output Details

Table details rated power output at different impedances and modes for each model.

Frequency Response Range

Lists the frequency response range for all models.

Distortion and Noise Ratio

Details Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) and Signal to Noise Ratio.

Crossover, Impedance, and Input Specs

Specifies crossover slope, range, input impedance, and speaker impedance.

Fuse Ratings and Dimensions

Lists fuse ratings and physical dimensions for each amplifier model.

AXTON Warranty Certificate Information

Limited Warranty Coverage

Product is warranted against defects for 2 YEARS from date of purchase at retail.

Warranty Limitations and Exclusions

Lists conditions not covered, such as improper use, exposure, or unauthorized repairs.

AXTON C109 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAXTON
ModelC109
CategoryAmplifier
LanguageEnglish

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