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XL-2205M
XL-4165M

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 XL-2205M

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: ...ier represents 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 circu...

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: ...rheating 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 circulate freely The compact size of the PowerBa...

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: ...amplifier See Troubleshooting Tips 2 BASS EQ Control This equalization circuit is used to enhance the low frequency response of the vehicle s interior With up to 18dB of boost centered at 45Hz the BAS...

Page 9: ...that all of the paint is sanded or scraped away to ensure a quality ground connection NOTE If installing in a boat UTV or motorcycle make sure your ground wire is connected to the negative terminal o...

Page 10: ...cts 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 3 REAR GAIN Control This...

Page 11: ...ms 12 GND Ground Input Connection A good quality ground is required for your PowerBass Xtreme amplifier to operate at peak performance A short length of cable the same gauge as your power cable should...

Page 12: ...g 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 sup...

Page 13: ...u 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 NOTE If installing in a boat U...

Page 14: ...e 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 the wire Go back to the amplifier and cut the wire...

Page 15: ...htening 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 vessel from a dangerous short circu...

Page 16: ...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 17: ...Right 17 Fig 9 High Level Speaker Level Input 1 Cut RCA Plugs 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 g...

Page 18: ...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 ster...

Page 19: ...be accomplished in three simple steps 1 Set the volume of GAIN on the amplifier to Min completely counter clock wise 2 Turn on the head unit and adjust volume to 2 3 maximum and set the BASS and TREB...

Page 20: ...Must use rear inputs AUX INPUT NOTE The MODE switch must be in the 2 Channel position in order to use the 3 5mm AUX input Rear X OVER Switch Activates the Low Pass Filter LPF The LPF is variable from...

Page 21: ...lication Most applications will require a minimum of 16 gauge wire At the amplifier end splice the speaker wires to the properly marked output leads from the Molex style connector Route these using th...

Page 22: ...Speaker Output Connection 1 2 Channel Speaker Output Connection Fig 17 2 CH Speaker Connection Do not connect total impedance under 2 ohms Fig 18 1 CH Bridged Mode Speaker Connection Do not connect t...

Page 23: ...el Model XL 4165M 3 4 Channel Speaker Output Connection 4 3 Channel Stereo Mono Speaker Output Connection Fig 20 3 CH Speaker Connection Fig 19 4 CH Speaker Connection 2 ohms minimum PLEASE OBSERVE PO...

Page 24: ...ealer for details For more information about recommended power wire check out our website at www powerbassusa com PERSONAL NOTES Name ______________________________________________________________ Dat...

Page 25: ...rotection Circuitry is engaging due to high internal temperature of the amplifier Amplifer requires more air flow around the chassis If this continues choose a better ventilated mounting location Volt...

Page 26: ...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 Sensitivi...

Page 27: ...d 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...

Page 28: ...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 2015...