DLS X-program X-D10 Owner'S Manual Download Page 1

How to install and operate the

X-program amplifiers

Welcome!

This owners manual is written in easy english and
uses a lot of drawings to simply the installation and
use of the above amplifiers.

Your  X-program amplifiers must be installed
correctly in order to work well. This manual will show
you how to install the amplifier like a pro. Please
read the entire manual before beginning the
installation.Install the amplifier yourself if you feel
confident  with our instructions and if you have the
proper tools. However if you feel unsure, turn over
the installation job to someone better suited to it.

Warranty Service

This amplifier is covered by warranty, depending
on the conditions in the country where it is sold. If
the amplifier is returned for service, please include
the original dated receipt with the product.

Contents

Features……………………………..

2

Installation…………………….…….

2

Tools and materials needed……….

3

Amplifier installation kit…………....

3

Routing Wires……………………....

3

Wiring

Power and Outputs……………..….

4

Inputs and controls………………...

5

High and low level inputs...............

5

Input level control...........................

6

Bass boost,Crossovers, etc............

6

Crossovers / features on each model   7

X-D10 speaker wiring:

Subwoofer…………………………...

8

X-D20 / D25 speaker wiring:

Front speakers…...………………....

9

Subwoofer…………………………...

9

X-D30 speaker wiring:

Two speakers and subwoofer..........

10

X-D40 speaker wiring:

Four speakers……………………....

11

Two speakers and bridged subwoofer 11
Connection of subwoofers...............

12

Testing………………………………..

13

Troubleshooting……………………...

13

Professional tips……………………..

14

Specifications………………………...

15

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technical Assistance

For technical assistance ask the shop where the
product was sold or the distributor in your very coun-
try. Information can also be found on our WEB-site
www.xprogram.com
We follow a policy of continuous advancement in
development. For this reason all or part of
specifications & designs may be changed without
prior notice.

DLS Svenska AB

P.O. Box 13029 - SE-40251 Göteborg - Sweden

Tel: +46 31 840060 - Fax: +46 31 844021

E-mail: [email protected]

www.xprogram.com

X-program products are produced in Taiwan

X-program is designed, engineered and distributed by:

This product must be returned to the
separate collection system for electronic
products. Do not dispose this product
together with general household waste.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

X-program amplifiers for vehicles are manufactured
in accordance with the EU directive EEC 95/54 (72/
245/EEC) and are marked with the approval number.
They are also marked in accordance with the WEEE-
directive 2002/96/EC.
The products are also produced in accordance with
the EU RoHS directive 2002/95/EC.

X-D10
X-D20

 X-D25

X-D30
X-D40

Summary of Contents for X-program X-D10

Page 1: ...er wiring Front speakers 9 Subwoofer 9 X D30 speaker wiring Two speakers and subwoofer 10 X D40 speaker wiring Four speakers 11 Two speakers and bridged subwoofer 11 Connection of subwoofers 12 Testing 13 Troubleshooting 13 Professional tips 14 Specifications 15 Technical Assistance For technical assistance ask the shop where the product was sold or the distributor in your very coun try Informatio...

Page 2: ...der a seat or in the trunk When you select a location do remember that the amplifier generates a lot of heat Choose a location where air can circulate freely around the amplifier Do not cover the amplifier with carpets or hide behind trim panels Do not mount the amplifier in an inverted or upside down position Check all locations and placements carefully before making any cuts drilling any holes o...

Page 3: ...r 1 pc of fuseholder to install close to the car battery fuse 50 Ampere 20 feet of AWG 15 1 5 mm2 wire for remote turn on off cable from radio RCA cable for input from radio 20 feet or 5 meter for trunk installations 12 feet or 2 3 meter for under seat installations Four to eight splicers to connect speaker cables to high level input cable if high level input is used Wire ties Insulating grommet o...

Page 4: ...mote cable in the RCA cable itself or use a separate cable Sometimes a small disturbance may enter the amplifier coming from the remote voltage through the built in remote wire and into the RCA cable Thus we recommend to use a separate remote wire and run the RCA lead separate from remote wire power cables and speaker cables You can insert the cable directly into the amplifier terminal If there is...

Page 5: ...polarity of plus and minus you can change the phase X D10 20 25 30 On these models you connect as in this example X D30 On X D30 the high level signal is fed internally to channel SUB when using high level input X D40 The four channel amplifier is connected likewise however we have four channels You can feed two channels from RCA and two channels using high level input from rear speaker cables 5 R...

Page 6: ...e bass sound for best front stage image Start at 0 and turn the control slowly clockwise until you experience that the bass sound is coming from the front If you don t get the result you want also try to phase reverse the subwoofer connections and make a new adjustment On models X D20 X D25 the phase control and LP filter can be switched on off Phase control X D10 D20 D25 D 30 Subsonic filter X D2...

Page 7: ... 4 channel amplifier where the fil ter configuration is the same for both front and rear channel pairs The amplifier has the following filters features Lowpass filter adjustable from 50 to 500 Hz Highpass filter adjustable between 50 to 500 Hz The filters can be turned off for running the amplifier flat Built in subsonic 25 Hz 18 dB for all channels Bass boost adjustable 0 18 dB The X D30 is a 3 c...

Page 8: ...nect subwoofers to amplifiers Crossover 50 Hz 500 Hz 150 Hz 250 Hz Phase 0 180o Bass boost 0 18 dB This function is used to compensate for the bass box function and to adjust for your own taste of bass Set level control at 0 dB if you want it to be inoperative NOTE Use the bass boost very carefully The sound can be destroyed if you turn it up to high Start at 0 and turn the control slowly clockwis...

Page 9: ...8 dB This function is used to compensate for the bass box function and to adjust for your own taste of bass Set level control at 0 dB if you want it to be inoperative NOTE Use the bass boost very carefully The sound can be destroyed if you turn it up to high Start at 0 and turn the control slowly clockwise until you experience that the bass sound is coming from the front If you don t get the resul...

Page 10: ...It can be switched on off The cutoff frequency is 25 Hz Normal position is ON Subsonic Off On The low pass filter is used for subwoofers It will allow low frequencies only and blocks higher frequencies A typical setting is 50 70 Hz LPF 30 Hz 150 Hz 60 Hz 100 Hz The phase control can be set continuously from 0 180 degrees This function is used together with subwoofers This is very useful when you w...

Page 11: ...to adjust for your own taste of bass Set level control at 0 dB if you want it to be inoperative NOTE Use the bass boost very carefully The sound can be destroyed if you turn it up to high Bass boost 0 18 dB With the filter switch in Flat position the amplifier allows the speakers to play fullrange When you have a subwoofer in your system it is adviceable to limit the low bass reproduction to the f...

Page 12: ... resulting impedance is 2 ohms CONNECTION OF SUBWOOFERS IN BRIDGE MODE TO DLS STEREO AMPS On DLS mono amplifiers with dual speaker connectors both the and terminals are internally connected in parrallel 4Ω Single voice coil subwoofer connected in bridge mode Impedance 4 ohm Amplifier load 2 ohm Amplifier speaker terminal L L R R 4Ω Single voice coil subwoofer connected in bridge mode Impedance 2 o...

Page 13: ... OFF AFTER 10 30 MINU TES The amplifier is overheating due to inadequate venti lation Check mounting position is free from obstruction Do this 1 Move the amplifier to a place with better ventil ation 2 Install one or two fans to cool down the heat sink 3 Overheating can also be caused by an impedance load below the level permitted NO OUTPUT FROM ONE OR MORE SPEAKERS Check the following 1 Balance c...

Page 14: ...ght battery Tap the wire on to the terminal of the battery and observe the movement of the cone The cone should move outwards when the wire touches the battery and inwards when the battery is removed If it is the other way around the speaker has been connected backwards and it must be removed and connected correctly If your system also has a subwoofer connected through a passive 6 or 12 dB crossov...

Page 15: ... HxWxD mm 50x298x250 50x258x250 50x298x250 Dimensions inch 2x11 8x10 2x10 1x10 2x11 8x10 Weight 3 2 kg 2 8 kg 3 5 kg X program X D30 X D40 Number of channels 3 4 Power output 4 ohm 0 1 THD 2 x 120 W 4 x 110 W Power output 2 ohm 0 2 THD 2 x 200 W 4 x 180 W Power output 4 ohm bridged 1 x 310 W 2 x 380 W Power out mono sub ch 4 ohm 1 x 220 W N A Power out mono sub ch 2 ohm 1 x 330 W N A Signal to noi...

Page 16: ...DLS Svenska AB P O Box 13029 SE 40251 Göteborg Sweden Tel 46 31 840060 Fax 46 31 844021 E mail info dls se www dls se ...

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