Owner’s
Manual
Multi-Purpose Amplifier
X-500
POWER
STEREO
SUB
Page 1: ...Owner s Manual Multi Purpose Amplifier X 500 POWER STEREO SUB ...
Page 2: ...apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when un used for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or ...
Page 3: ...to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec tion against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency en ergy and if not installed and used in accordance with the in structions may cause harmful interference to radio communi cations However there is no guarantee that interference will not occ...
Page 4: ...g of electrical and electronic equipment The symbol on the product the user s manual and the packag ing point this out The materials can be reused in accordance with their markings Through reuse recycling of raw materials or other forms of recycling of old products you are making an important contribution to the protection of our environment Your local administrative office can advise you of the r...
Page 5: ...ls Outdoor Music System 9 2 3 Connecting A Passive Non Powered Subwoofer 10 2 4 Connecting Dual Defiance Custom In Wall Subwoofers 10 2 5 Digital Input 11 2 6 Analog Inputs 11 2 7 Subwoofer Input 11 2 8 Power 11 2 9 Trigger Connections 11 2 10 Master Power Switch 11 2 11 USB Connection 11 3 DSP Presets 11 3 1 DIP Switch Functionality 11 3 2 DSP Preset Dip Switch Positions 12 4 Fault Modes 13 4 1 F...
Page 6: ... to obtain service under warranty 1 2 BOX CONTENTS X 500 Amplifier Rack Mount Ears Euroblock Connectors Preinstalled Power cord 1 3 IN USE NOTICES Disconnect the power cord or flip the AC switch to OFF before connecting or disconnecting any components If the X 500 was transported or stored in the cold let it reach room temperature before use Do not remove the top cover Do not modify the product Du...
Page 7: ...ed off STEREO Blue Amplifier playing in Stereo mode Red A Fault Condition has occurred Off No stereo input signal detected or amplifier is operating in Subwoofer mode Sub Blue Amplifier playing in Subwoofer mode Red A fault condition has occurred Off No subwoofer input signal detected or amplifier is operating in Stereo mode For more information please refer to sections 6 Fault Modes and 7 Trouble...
Page 8: ... Trigger Pass through DIP Switches Digital Input and DSP Preset Selection PC Update USB for Firmware Updates Euroblock speaker terminals For more information please refer to section 3 Connections and Back Panel Controls OPTICAL PASS THROUGH TRIG IN MIN MAX OPTICAL PC UPDATE EQ 120 240VAC at 50 60Hz 500W INPUT VOLUME BRIDGE MODE R SUB COAX F 8A H 250V L R L 1 12 11 8 7 6 5 9 10 2 3 4 X 500 X 500 Ba...
Page 9: ...e Mode as shown on the text printed below the Euroblock connector on the X 500 chassis Stereo and Bridge mode cannot be used simultaneously OPTICAL PASS THROUGH TRIG IN OPTICAL PC UPDATE EQ BRIDGE MODE R COAX L SUB 4 Input Connection s Connect Analog sources using RCA cables Connect Digital sources using a Digital Coax or Optical cable When being used to drive a subwoofer connect the subwoofer out...
Page 10: ...sing a Euroblock also known as a PhoenixTM connector These connectors are included with the X 500 and come preinstalled Euroblock connectors accept speaker wire up to 12 gauge Use speakers as low as 4 Ohms in this configuration 1 Remove the Euroblock connector from the X 500 by gently pulling it until it releases 2 Use a small slotted screwdriver to loosen and tighten each contact on the Euroblock...
Page 11: ...mmends using an X 500 for each subwoofer in the system When running 2 sub woofers from a single amplifier is required the X 500 can drive dual subs in a bridged parrallel configuration Note This con figuration is only recommended with Paradigm Defiance Custom In Wall subwoofers and you must use the Dual Sub woofer DSP Preset Profiles as outlined in the DSP Profile Section 1 Remove the Euroblock co...
Page 12: ...own on the back of the X 500 2 9 TRIGGER CONNECTIONS The trigger connection allows the X 500 to be turned on or off via the trigger input When the Trig In 3 5mm 1 8 mini jack receives power 5 24 volts DC or AC from an upstream component the X 500 turns on Auto On delay applies When it stops receiving power the X 500 turns off immediately The Trig Out jack allows you to run a cable out to daisy cha...
Page 13: ...d u d 18 19 u d d u u u d d u u 19 20 u d u d d u d u d d 20 21 u d u d u u d u d u 21 22 u d u u d u d u u d 22 Garden Oasis SUB 8 dual voice coil one voice coil per channel sub 23 u d u u u u d u u u 23 Garden Oasis SUB 8 each subwoofer s voice coils paralleled into 1 amplifier channel sub 24 u u d d d u u d d d 24 DCS 208FR3 with 80Hz Low Pass sub 25 u u d d u u u d d u 25 Dual DCS 208FR3 Paral...
Page 14: ... upper limit Stereo operation Self recovery Red Red Power supply over current Stereo operation To clear this fault condition cycle the power by turning off AC power Wait 1 minute before turning the X 500 back on Blue Red flashing AMP fault over current DC Fault Subwoofer operation Self recovery Blue Blue flashing AMP over temp Subwoofer operation Self recovery Blue Red AMP mute When AMP temp over ...
Page 15: ...RCA R right and Left L left Inputs With a subwoofer speaker preset the Analog RCA R right and Left L left inputs allow a stereo signal source to drive a subwoofer without the voices or other high frequency content being heard through the subwoofer This preset enables the subwoofer to be connected to these inputs even when the signal source contains a full range of information This preset is ideal ...
Page 16: ...mm Speaker Level Outputs Removable Phoenix Style Left Right Accommodate Wire Up to 12AWG Firmware Update Port Micro USB Connector Back Panel Controls Main Power Switch On Off Volume Control Min Max Preset Profile Selection Dip Switches Position 2 Through 6 32 Presets Coax or Optical Selection Dip Switch Position 1 AC Voltage 120V 240VAC at 50 60Hz Maximum Power Draw 500 Watts Standby Power Less th...
Page 17: ...damaging signals de rangement in transport mechanical damage or any abnor mal conditions The product has been tampered with or damaged by an un authorized service facility The serial number has been removed or defaced Owner Responsibilities Provide normal reasonable operating care and maintenance Provide or pay for transportation charges for product to ser vice facility Provide proof of purchase y...
Page 18: ...17 8 THE BIG PICTURE X 500 POWER STEREO SUB OPTICAL PASS THROUGH TRIG IN MIN MAX OPTICAL PC UPDATE EQ 120 240VAC at 50 60Hz 500W INPUT VOLUME BRIDGE MODE R SUB COAX F 8A H 250V L R L X 500 ...
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