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XL POWERSPORT FULL RANGE MX 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.

XL-2305MX
XL-4255MX

Summary of Contents for XL-2305MX

Page 1: ...IER 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...

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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: ...s a registered trademark of Apple FRD FULL RANGE CLASS D TECHNOLOGY This amplifier represents the very latest in Class D technology The XL Series uses the new IR International Rectifier platform which...

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: ...ng 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 trun...

Page 8: ...t levels up to 10Vrms B AUX Input Jack This 1 8 inch 3 5mm mini jack can be used to accept an MP3 iPOD or smartphone as the source unit from that devices head phone 3 5mm output C AUX Output Jack This...

Page 9: ...UND INPUT Wires from left to right A Red Wire BATT Power Input Connection B Blue Wire REM Remote Turn On Connection C Black Wire GND Ground Input Connection A BATT Power Input Connection This wire is...

Page 10: ...s 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 B AUX Input Jack This 1 8 inch 3 5mm mini j...

Page 11: ...olarity and follow the speaker wiring diagrams found elsewhere in this owners manual Green Wire Left Rear Green Black Wire Left Rear Purple Wire Right Rear Purple Black Wire Right Rear White Wire Left...

Page 12: ...st check the voltage at the battery with the ignition in the OFF position The voltmeter should read no less than 12V If your vehicles electrical system is not up to these specifications we recommend h...

Page 13: ...same gauge as your power cable 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 pai...

Page 14: ...e holder and fuse for this purpose XL 2305MX 60A XL 4255MX 80A It is absolutely vital that the main power lead to the amplifier s in the system be fused within 18 inches 45cm of the connection to the...

Page 15: ...res 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 v...

Page 16: ...eive either low RCA or high speaker lead level signals from the source unit radio A high level signal can be run from the source units speaker lead outputs to the low level RCA amplifier inputs via th...

Page 17: ...as your music source Above is a typical two amplifier system using AUX Input and AUX Output You will need to use a quality shielded 1 8 inch 3 5mm stereo male to male audio cable for this type of set...

Page 18: ...omplished 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 TREBLE to z...

Page 19: ...Must use front 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 fro...

Page 20: ...as you did when you ran the power cable Check to make sure you ve maintained proper polarity and balance CAUTION Maintaining proper impedance is critical when wiring the Full Range Digital model ampli...

Page 21: ...tput Connection 1 1 Channel Bridged Mode 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...

Page 22: ...nel Model XL 4255MX 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...

Page 23: ...23 XL 2305MX Wiring Layout...

Page 24: ...XL 4255MX Wiring Layout...

Page 25: ...ler for details For more information about recommended power wire check out our website at www powerbassusa com PERSONAL NOTES Name ______________________________________________________________ Date...

Page 26: ...Protection 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 Vol...

Page 27: ...255MX 4 Ohms Power Watts 125 x 4 2 Ohms Power Watts 250 x 4 4 Ohms Mono Power Watts 500 x 2 Peak Music Power Watts 2000 THD RMS Power 0 2 Frequency Response 10Hz 40kHz S N Ratio EIA Rated 85dB Input S...

Page 28: ...NOTES...

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Page 30: ...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...

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Page 32: ...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...