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XL-3515M
XL-5675M

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.

Summary of Contents for XL-3515M

Page 1: ...FULL 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...

Page 2: ...ey 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 a...

Page 3: ...fier 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 circ...

Page 4: ...herwise 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...

Page 5: ...erheating 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 PowerB...

Page 6: ...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 u...

Page 7: ...n Fig 9 for High Level speaker level input 3 FRONT GAIN Control This control is used to match the input sensitivity of the amplifier to the particular source unit that you are using from 250mV up to 1...

Page 8: ...lity 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 be used to attach the ground terminal direc...

Page 9: ...19 REAR SUB INPUT Connector This is both a Low and High Level input port Using the supplied wiring harness for low level RCA inputs or cut the plug as instructed on Fig 9 for High Level speaker level...

Page 10: ...z at 12dB per octave 23 REAR GAIN Control This control is used to match the input sensitivity of the amplifier to the particular source unit that you are using from to 250mV up to 10 volts 24 REAR SPE...

Page 11: ...ng 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 su...

Page 12: ...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 13: ...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 the wire Go back to the amplifier and cut the wi...

Page 14: ...an in line fuse holder and fuse for this purpose Remember this fuse does nothing to protect the vehicle vessel from a dangerous short circuit It is absolutely vital that the main power lead to the amp...

Page 15: ...ss 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 that they d...

Page 16: ...16 SOURCE INTERCONNECT Fig 8 Input using two pairs of RCA cables Dual RCA Low Level Input Front and Subwoofer...

Page 17: ...eatshrink in the middle of the pigtail wires 2 Connect the wires from the speaker output of the radio to the white and grey wires of the amplifier input wires using the color codes in above drawing 3...

Page 18: ...s 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 zero 3 Adjust the GAIN control...

Page 19: ...his will allow for fading between the Front and Rear Subwoofer Outputs 3 Using the 3CH mode on the XL 5675M requires input signal to the Rear Subwoofer Input Connector 4 Using the 5CH mode on the XL 5...

Page 20: ...the Molex style connector Route these using the same precautions as you did when you ran the power cable Check to make sure you ve maintained proper polarity and balance CAUTION Maintaining proper imp...

Page 21: ...er Output Connections 3 Channel Model XL 3515M 1 3 Channel Speaker Output Connection Fig 12 3 CH Speaker Connection Do not connect total impedance under 2 ohms PLEASE OBSERVE POLARITY AS SHOWN ON WIRE...

Page 22: ...22 Speaker Output Connections 5 Channel Model XL 5675M 3 5 Channel Speaker Output Connection Fig 13 5 CH Speaker Connection 2 ohms minimum PLEASE OBSERVE POLARITY AS SHOWN ON WIRE MARKERS...

Page 23: ...Connection 23 Speaker Output Connections 3 Channel Model XL 5675M PLEASE OBSERVE POLARITY AS SHOWN ON WIRE MARKERS NOTE For the XL 3515M follow the same bridge connection from the Front Output in the...

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

Page 25: ...internal temperature of the amplifier Amplifer requires more air flow around the chassis If this continues choose a better ventilated mounting location Voltage protection engaged Voltage to the amp i...

Page 26: ...4 250 x 1 2 Ohms Power Watts 160 x 4 350 x 1 4 Ohms Mono Power Watts 320 x 2 350 x 1 Sub 2 ohm Peak Music Power Watts 1980 THD RMS Power 0 2 Frequency Response 10Hz 40kHz S N Ratio EIA Rated 85dB Inpu...

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 2016...