PowerBass XL-355DM, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ... CLASS D MONO AMPLIFIER Owners Manual Please read through this manual to familiarize yourself with your new amplifier Should your PowerBass Xtreme mobile amplifier ever require service you will need to have the original dated receipt ...

Page 2: ...nly to power subwoofers It is important that you closely follow the wiring instructions contained in this Own ers Manual so that you get the most from your PowerBass Xtreme Class D Mono mobile amplifier Caution High powered audio systems in a vehicle are capable of generating higher than Live Concert levels of sound pressure Continued exposure to excessively high volume sound levels could cause he...

Page 3: ...E Installation of PowerBass mobile amplifiers requires detailed knowledge of electronics wiring and proper speaker imped ance We strongly recommend installation by an authorized PowerBass dealer This Owners Manual only provides general installation and operation instructions If you have any reservations about your installation skills please contact your local PowerBass dealer for assistance IMPORT...

Page 4: ...ulation If possible use tubing through grommets WARNING Check your vehicle s owner s manual before disconnecting the battery Disconnecting the battery on some vehicles may require an anti theft code when reconnecting the battery and require the on board computer to be reset at the dealership Check with your local dealer if you are uncertain Due to the high power output of the PowerBass Xtreme Clas...

Page 5: ...damaged during drilling If mounting under a seat make sure there is at least 1 inch 2 5 cm of space above the amplifier s heatsink to permit proper cooling The best places to mount your amplifier are The floor of the trunk under a seat or on the back of the rear seat For alternate installation locations please consult your authorized PowerBass Dealer NOTE Do not use a drill with driver bit to moun...

Page 6: ... when the power is on or turns Red constantly when the built in protection circuitry is activated Red indicates a problem with the system in relation to the amplifier See Troubleshooting Tips 2 REMOTE LEVEL This is the connector port for the Remote Level Control Now the amplifiers secondary gain circuit can be adjusted from the driver s seat ...

Page 7: ...his Low Level 4 pin Molex style input is where the wiring harness plugs in for the Low Level input that connects to source units with RCA line level outputs A source unit with a minimum input of 250mV is required for proper operation However this input can accept levels up to 10Vrms 9 GND Ground Input Connection A good quality ground is required for your PowerBass Xtreme amplifier to operate at pe...

Page 8: ... can be connected directly to the BATT input on the amplifier Please note the proper ampere fuse for each model are listed below Never replace a fuse with a higher rating then what is listed XL 355DM 40A XL 605DM 60A 12 SUBWOOFER OUTPUT This terminal is the speaker output Be sure to observe the correct speaker polarity and follow the speaker wiring diagrams found elsewhere in this owners manual NO...

Page 9: ...rt any wiring work The battery of your car audio system must be disconnected until the entire wiring installation is completed Your PowerBass Xtreme Class D amp will draw large levels of current so use the largest gauge power ground cable as possible Using too small of power cable can result in unnecessary over heating of the amplifier distortion at high volume levels and might even cause the ther...

Page 10: ... is good source of ground preferable the floor pan Once again investigate the area you wish to use for electrical wires vacuum lines and brake or fuel lines Use either a wire brush or sandpaper to eliminate unwanted paint for better contact of the ground Secure the ground cable to the body using a bolt star washer and nut Spread silicon over the screw and bare metal to prevent rust and possible wa...

Page 11: ...Due to the small size of the PowerBass XL series amplifiers no fuses are incorporated into the panels that normally protect the unit from excessive current Instead we have included a wired loop in line fuse holder and fuse for this purpose 1 Cut the red wire loop and strip back inch 13mm of insulation from each end 2 Insert one end of the red wire directly into the BATT terminal of the amplifier a...

Page 12: ...terconnect cables Car environments are notorious for poorly insulated wires This means that hiss engine noise and fan noise can easily be picked up through RCA cables if run incorrectly Make sure that the cables for power and audio signal are not on the same side of the vehicle and that they do no cross each other this will help reduce any noise that may radiate from the power cable and the signal...

Page 13: ...gs off at the black heatshrink in the middle of the pigtail wires 2 Connect the wires from the speaker output of the radio to the white and grey wires of the amplifier input wires using the color codes in above drawing White Solid Left White Black Striped Left Grey Solid Right Grey Black Striped Right 13 ...

Page 14: ...M or our 4 channel XL 4165M to power the full range speakers and a mono bass amplifier our mono XL 355DM or XL 605DM to power the subwoofer s You will need to use a quality shielded 1 8 inch 3 5mm stereo male to male audio cable and Y adaptor not supplied for this type of set up Route the shielded audio cable using the same care as you would with the RCA interconnect for a traditional source unit ...

Page 15: ...r and or a damaged amplifier LPF Low Pass Filter Adjustment The crossover frequency adjustment filters out frequencies that you don t want your subwoofer s to reproduce Using the LPF control adjust the Low Pass Frequency to limit the amount of mid range you want going to your woofer s Since musical tastes vary adjust the crossover by ear while listening to the music of your choice Be sure to set t...

Page 16: ...ll the way up to 18dB you can over work the amplifier and send the unit into thermal protection REMOTE LEVEL Controller Connection Your PowerBass Xtreme Class D amp includes a Remote Level control module It uses standard telephone wire and telephone RJ25 connectors To connect the Remote Level Control to the amplifier simply insert one end of the 6 pin telephone plug into the REMOTE LEVEL port Plug...

Page 17: ...pli fier In other words it requires a minimum impedance of 2 ohms 1 ohm for the XL 605DM If you are unsure of calculating impedance loads please consult your PowerBass Xtreme dealer before damaging your amplifier Too low of an impedance could send the amplifier into protection mode and or permanently damage the amplifier ...

Page 18: ...2 4 ohm Fig 15 Two 4 ohm Subwoofers with Single Voice Coil 2 ohm XL 355DM SPEAKER OUTPUT CONFIGURATIONS 2 OHM STABLE DESIGN MINIMUM IMPEDANCE LOAD IS 2 OHMS 2 TWO SINGLE VOICE COIL SUBWOOFER SPEAKERS 1 A SINGLE VOICE COIL SUBWOOFER SPEAKER ...

Page 19: ...Bass woofers IF YOU ARE NOT EXPERIENCED OR UNCOMFORTABLE READING THE WIRING DIAGRAMS CONSULT YOUR AUTHORIZED POWERBASS DEALER BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT TO WIRE THE SYSTEM 3 ONE DUAL VOICE COIL SUBWOOFER SPEAKER Fig 16 One Subwoofer 1 4 ohms with Dual Voice Coil Series Wiring 1 4 ohms DUAL VOICE COIL SUBWOOFER Dual 4 ohm becomes 8 ohm as shown Dual 2 ohm becomes 4 ohm as shown Dual 1 ohm becomes 2 ohm as ...

Page 20: ...1 4 ohm Fig 18 Two 2 ohm Subwoofers with Single Voice Coil 1 ohm XL 605DM SPEAKER OUTPUT CONFIGURATIONS 1 OHM STABLE DESIGN MINIMUM IMPEDANCE LOAD IS 1 OHM 2 TWO SINGLE VOICE COIL SUBWOOFER SPEAKERS 3 ONE DUAL VOICE COIL SUBWOOFER SPEAKER ...

Page 21: ...owerbassusa com XL 605DM 1 OHM STABLE DESIGN Minimum Impedance Load is 1 Ohm Maintaining proper impedance is critical when wiring the Class D model amplifiers Improper wiring can cause severe damage to BOTH the woofer and the amplifier Detailed wiring diagrams are supplied with all PowerBass woofers IF YOU ARE NOT EXPERIENCED OR UNCOMFORTABLE READING THE WIRING DIAGRAMS CONSULT YOUR AUTHORIZED POW...

Page 22: ... power wire check out our website at www powerbassusa com PERSONAL NOTES Name ______________________________________________________________ Date Purchased ______________________________________________________ Dealer _____________________________________________________________ Installed By _________________________________________________________ Model ___________________________________________...

Page 23: ... and 1 Amp is VERY HOT 2 Amp shuts down ONLY when the vehicle is running 3 No output Thermal protection is engaged Check for proper im pedance at speaker terminals Also check for adequate air flow around the amplifier Voltage protection engaged Voltage to the amp is not within the 9 16 VDC operating range Have the battery charging system inspected Possible short circuit Check speaker wiring Must c...

Page 24: ...Crossover Low Pass Filter 50Hz 250Hz 50Hz 250Hz Crossover Slope 24dB 24dB Sub Sonic Filter 10Hz 50Hz 10Hz 50Hz Variable Bass EQ 0 18dB 0 18dB Input Gain Control 250mV 10V 250mV 10V Recommended Fuse 40A ATC 60A Maxi Blade Dimensions Width W x 4 5 115mm 4 5 115mm Height H x 1 6 41mm 1 6 41mm Length L mm 7 5 191mm 8 4 214mm REQUIRES EXTERNAL FUSE Important Notes Due to continuing improvements these s...

Page 25: ...uid damage or exposure to excessive heat Attempted repairs or alterations of any nature Product that has not been installed according to this owners manual Any implied warranties including warranties of fitness for use and merchantability are limited in duration to the period of the express warranty set forth above Some states do not allow limitations on the length of an implied warranty so this l...

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