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XL-2200M
XL-4160M

XL POWERSPORT FULL RANGE AMPLIFIER

Owners Manual

Please read through this manual to familiarize yourself with your new amplifi er. Should your PowerBass

Xtreme mobile amplifi er ever require service, you will need to have the original dated receipt.

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Summary of Contents for POWERSPORT XL-2200M

Page 1: ...RANGE 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...

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Page 3: ...y may be selected only to power subwoofers It is important that you closely follow the wiring instructions contained in this Owners Manual so that you get the most from your PowerBass Xtreme mobile am...

Page 4: ...the very latest in Class D technology The XL Series uses the new IR International Rectifier platform which has been under development for the past several years IR a leader in PWM circuit design has w...

Page 5: ...erwise see your Authorized PowerBass Dealer to professionally install this amplifier Always wear protective eyewear when using tools Turn off all stereo and other electrical devices before you begin D...

Page 6: ...tection are built in In the event of overheating the amplifier will turn off and only restart when cooled For this reason the amplifier should be mounted in a location which will allow air to circulat...

Page 7: ...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...

Page 8: ...hooting Tips 2 FREQ Control This control is continuously adjustable from 40Hz to 400Hz at 12dB per octave when the X OVER switch is set to LPF Low Pass Filter or HPF High Pass Filter NOTE The XL 4160M...

Page 9: ...ote Input Connection All PowerBass Xtreme amplifiers can be turned on by applying 12 volts to this terminal This can be found on the rear of the source unit in the form of an electronic antenna output...

Page 10: ...harnesses fuel pumps etc These amplifiers are designed to work within a 10 to 16 volt DC range Before any wires are connected the vehicles electrical system should be checked for correct voltage supp...

Page 11: ...is good source of ground preferable the floor pan Use a short length of cable the same gauge as your power cable Once again investigate the area you wish to use for electrical wires vacuum lines and b...

Page 12: ...18 gauge wire from the amplifier location to the source of the switched 12V lead If possible route this wire on the same side of the vehicle as your power cable Connect the source remote output to th...

Page 13: ...fier and secure it by hand tightening the hex screw Splice the other end of the red cable into the power wire you are wiring to the battery Remember this fuse does nothing to protect the vehicle vesse...

Page 14: ...ns 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 t...

Page 15: ...er SET UP ADJUSTMENTS INPUT Gain Adjustment Fig 7 GAIN Control GAIN MIN MAX HPF High Pass Filter Adjustment When you are using coaxial or component speaker system this allows you to adjust high pass X...

Page 16: ...only Keep in mind more is not always better Setting the control to the max 18dB may stress the amplifier and woofer and could result in damage NOTE More is not always better By turning the BASS EQ all...

Page 17: ...d using insulated speaker terminals not supplied or by soldering the connection Make sure the speaker connections are positive to positive and negative to negative At the amplifier end it is very im p...

Page 18: ...Speaker Output Connection 1 2 Channel Speaker Output Connection Fig 12 2 CH Speaker Connection Do not connect total impedance under 2 ohms Fig 13 1 CH Bridged Mode Speaker Connection Do not connect t...

Page 19: ...annel Model XL 4160M 3 4 Channel Speaker Output Connection 4 3 Channel Stereo Mono Speaker Output Connection Fig 15 3 CH Speaker Connection Fig 14 4 CH Speaker Connection 2 ohms minimum PLEASE OBSERVE...

Page 20: ...ealer for details For more information about recommended power wire check out our website at www powerbassusa com PERSONAL NOTES Name ______________________________________________________________ Dat...

Page 21: ...2 Amp shuts down ONLY when the vehicle is running 3 Amp plays at very low volume Thermal protection is engaged Check for proper im pedance at speaker terminals Also check for adequate air flow around...

Page 22: ...160M 4 Ohms Power Watts 80 x 4 2 Ohms Power Watts 160 x 4 4 Ohms Mono Power Watts 320 x 2 Peak Music Power Watts 1280 THD RMS Power 0 2 Frequency Response 10Hz 40kHz S N Ratio EIA Rated 85dB Input Sen...

Page 23: ...id 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 o...

Page 24: ...PowerBass Xtreme A division of PowerBass USA Inc 2133 S Green Privado Ontario CA 91761 Tel 909 923 3868 Fax 909 923 8048 www powerbassusa com version B 6 1 2104...