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Input GAIN Adjustment 

This control allows you to match the input level of the amplifier to the output level of your head unit. Matching 
the input can be accomplished in four simple steps:
1.  Make sure that the remote level control is not plugged in until after the master gain control is set.
2.  Set the GAIN control on the amplifier to Min (completely counter clock wise).
3.  Turn on the head unit and adjust volume to 2/3 maximum, and set the BASS and TREBLE to zero.
4.  Adjust the GAIN control clockwise until the sound just begins to distort, then back off slightly to cut distor-

tion and operate at optimum gain.

Remember, the

 GAIN control is not a volume control. 

Ignoring these steps above may leave you with dam-

aged speaker and/or a damaged amplifier.

SUB SONIC 40 Click Detent Control

The subsonic control will filter out all frequencies below where the control is set and prevent those frequencies 
from going to your subwoofer(s).  This will prevent your subs from playing any low frequencies that may harm 
the speaker.  When this amplifier is used with a subwoofer in a Vented Woofer application it is important to set 
the frequency of the filter to cutoff ½ octave below the vent frequency.  This will prevent the woofer unloading 
from bass notes which are too low for the vented woofer.  Once the woofer is unloaded it is operating as a free 
air driver and may experience damage by striking the back plate or by shearing off the spider.  Proper setting 
of the subsonic filter is critical.
 
See the chart on page 23 to set the subsonic filter to the precise cutoff frequency.

SET UP ADJUSTMENTS

Fig.7 GAIN Control

Fig.8 Sub Sonic Adjustment

GAIN

MIN

MAX

10Hz

50Hz

Summary of Contents for XMA-1205D

Page 1: ...ASS D MONO 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 h...

Page 2: ...y 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 amplif...

Page 3: ...A 1205D only INSTALLATION EXPERIENCE Installation of PowerBass mobile amplifiers requires detailed knowledge of electronics wiring and proper speaker impedance We strongly recommend installation by an...

Page 4: ...metal edges from the wire insulation If possible use tubing through grommets WARNING Check your vehicle s owner s manual before disconnecting the battery Disconnecting the battery on some vehicles may...

Page 5: ...pace above the amplifiers heatsink to permit proper cooling You may use the amplifier as a template and mark the four screw locations with a felt tip pen Set the amplifier aside before drilling Use ca...

Page 6: ...h a minimum output of 250mV is required for proper operation However this input will accept levels up to 10Vrms 2 GAIN Control This control is used to match the input sensitivity of the amplifier to t...

Page 7: ...the SLAVE amp will be disabled Only the amplifier you select as the MASTER will control these functions The Dual Link Power Doubling Circuit increases the output power as follows NOTE If using only o...

Page 8: ...ive fuses Therefore you must add a fuse and fuse holder not included rated at 150A for each XMA 2000D installed 16 BATT Power Input Connection This solderless terminal is the main power input for the...

Page 9: ...t any wiring work The battery of your car audio system must be disconnected until the entire wiring installation is completed Your PowerBass Xtreme Class D amp will draw large levels of current so use...

Page 10: ...Ground When grounding your amplifier locate a metal area close to the amplifier that is good source of ground preferable the floor pan Once again investigate the area you wish to use for electrical w...

Page 11: ...bsolutely vital that the main power lead to the amplifier s in the system be fused within 18 inches 45cm of the connection to the vehicle battery The value of this fuse or circuit breaker should be no...

Page 12: ...oorly insulated wires 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...

Page 13: ...w 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 the PowerBass HL...

Page 14: ...r a damaged amplifier SUB SONIC 40 Click Detent Control The subsonic control will filter out all frequencies below where the control is set and prevent those frequencies from going to your subwoofer s...

Page 15: ...EQ is adjustable from 0 18dB thus allowing you to tailor your sound system to your particular tastes The BASS FREQ control has 40 click detents that allow you to choose precisely the frequency the BA...

Page 16: ...tandard telephone wire and telephone RJ12 connectors To connect the Remote Level Control to the amplifier simply insert one end of the 6 pin telephone plug into the REMOTE LEVEL port Plug the other en...

Page 17: ...power cable Terminate these wires at the speaker end using insulated speaker terminals not supplied or by soldering the connection to the speaker Be certain to maintain correct polarity throughout the...

Page 18: ...woofers with Single Voice Coil 1 ohm min XMA 1205D SPEAKER OUTPUT CONFIGURATIONS 1 OHM STABLE DESIGN Minimum Impedance Load is 1 Ohm 1 A SINGLE VOICE COIL SUBWOOFER SPEAKER 2 TWO SINGLE VOICE COIL SUB...

Page 19: ...n both output connections SPEAKER LOAD The XMA 2000D is a Class D amplifier that requires a minimum impedance of 1 ohm Both subwoofer OUTPUT 1 and OUTPUT 2 are internally paralleled thus a minimum imp...

Page 20: ...upplied with all PowerBass woof ers IF YOU ARE NOT EXPERIENCED OR UNCOMFORTABLE READING THE WIRING DIAGRAMS CONSULT YOUR AUTHORIZED POWERBASS DEALER BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT TO WIRE THE SYSTEM 1 TWO SINGLE...

Page 21: ...ntrol both amplifiers The preamp controls on the SLAVE amplifier will become inactive This holds true for the Remote Level Control as well it will only function with the MASTER amplifier Follow the pr...

Page 22: ...ive terminals of the two amplifiers and use at least 12 gauge speaker wiring Install a 12 gauge wire link between the speaker negative termi nals of the two bridged amplifiers Permanent amplifier dama...

Page 23: ...3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 Low Pass Freq 33Hz 33Hz 33Hz 33Hz 33Hz 33Hz 33Hz 34Hz 34Hz 34Hz 35Hz 37Hz 39Hz 41Hz 43Hz 45H...

Page 24: ...power wire check out our website at www powerbassusa com PERSONAL NOTES Name ______________________________________________________________ Date Purchased _____________________________________________...

Page 25: ...proper impedance at speaker terminals Also check for adequate air flow around the amplifier Voltage protection engaged Voltage to the amp is not within the 10 16 VDC operating range Have the battery...

Page 26: ...c Filter 10Hz 50Hz 10Hz 50Hz Variable Bass EQ 0 18dB 0 18dB Bass Frequency 40Hz 100Hz 40Hz 100Hz Input Gain Control 250mV 10 0 V 250mV 10 0 V Fuse Rating Style 40A x 3 150A see below Dimensions Width...

Page 27: ...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 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...

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