PowerBass Xtreme XL-350DM Owner'S Manual Download Page 3

TECHNICAL FEATURES

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Class D Mono Amplifier 

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International Rectifier® Chip Set 

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Conformal Coated PC Board to Resist Moisture, Dust and Extreme Heat

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AUX Input Accepts MP3, iPod® or Portable Source Device

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Wrap-around Aluminum Heatsink Shell

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Ultra Low Current Draw 

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High Damping Control Circuit 

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High Efficiency SMD Circuit Technology 

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Double Sided Copper Plated PCB 

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Digital Sound Optimization Circuitry 

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Quiet Switching 

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High Current Voltage Ripple Rejection Circuitry 

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Virtual Silence Turn On/Off Mute Circuit 

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Subsonic Filter (variable 10Hz-50Hz)

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Wired Remote Level Control

*iPod® is a registered trademark of Apple

INSTALLATION EXPERIENCE

Installation of PowerBass mobile amplifiers requires detailed knowledge of electronics wiring and proper speaker imped-
ance.  We strongly recommend installation by an authorized PowerBass dealer.  This Owners Manual only provides general 
installation and operation instructions.  If you have any reservations about your installation skills, please contact your local 
PowerBass dealer for assistance.

IMPORTANT : This amplifier is designed for operation in vehicles with 12-volt Negative ground electrical sys-
tems only.

PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION

NOTE: The tools listed below may be required for basic installation

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An electric drill with bits

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Philips head and standard screwdrivers

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Wire strippers

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Crimping tool

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VOM (electronic volt ohm meter)

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Heat shrink tubing and heat gun

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Soldering iron

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Electronic (Rosen not Acid Core) Solder

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IR® is a registered trademark of International Rectifier Corporation.

Summary of Contents for Xtreme XL-350DM

Page 1: ...CLASS 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...

Page 2: ...ly to power subwoofers It is important that you closely follow the wiring instructions contained in this Own ers Manual so that you get the most from your PowerBass Xtreme Class D Mono mobile amplifie...

Page 3: ...e amplifiers requires detailed knowledge of electronics wiring and proper speaker imped ance We strongly recommend installation by an authorized PowerBass dealer This Owners Manual only provides gener...

Page 4: ...ulate the 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 ve...

Page 5: ...amaged during drilling 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 T...

Page 6: ...ols may differ by model 1 POWER STATUS Indicator This clear LED lights Blue when the power is on or turns Red constantly when the built in protection circuitry is activated Red indicates a problem wit...

Page 7: ...used to accept an MP3 iPOD or smartphone as the source unit from that device s headphone 3 5mm output 8 LOW INPUT Use this Low Level 4 pin Molex style input is where the wiring harness plugs in for t...

Page 8: ...NOT come with internal fusing Instead we have included an in line fuse holder that can be connected directly to the BATT input on the amplifier Please note the proper ampere fuse for each model are li...

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: ...und 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 wires...

Page 11: ...rew securely FUSE REQUIREMENTS Due to the small size of the PowerBass XL series amplifiers no fuses are incorporated into the panels that normally protect the unit from excessive current Instead we ha...

Page 12: ...erconnect cables Car environments are notorious for poorly 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...

Page 13: ...or our 4 channel XL 4160M to power the full range speakers and a mono bass amplifier our mono XL 350DM or XL 600DM to power the subwoofer s You will need to use a quality shielded 1 8 inch 3 5mm stere...

Page 14: ...er and or a damaged amplifier LPF Low Pass Filter Adjustment The crossover frequency adjustment filters out frequencies that you don t want your subwoofer s to reproduce Using the LPF control adjust t...

Page 15: ...l the way up to 18dB you can over work the amplifier and send the unit into thermal protection REMOTE LEVEL Controller Connection Your PowerBass Xtreme Class D amp includes a Remote Level control modu...

Page 16: ...r outputs of one amplifier by itself The two sets of speaker output terminals are internally paralleled on the circuit board of the amplifier This means if both outputs are used with one driver each t...

Page 17: ...e of the subwoofer outputs If you are unsure of calculating impedance loads please consult your PowerBass Xtreme dealer before damaging your amplifier Too low of an impedance could send the amplifier...

Page 18: ...350DM Fig 15 Two 2 ohm Subwoofers with Single Voice Coil 2 ohm Two SINGLE 4 OHM VOICE COIL SUBWOOFERS 2 Ohm minimum XL 350DM XL 350DM SPEAKER OUTPUT CONFIGURATIONS 2 OHM STABLE DESIGN MINIMUM IMPEDAN...

Page 19: ...OT EXPERIENCED OR UNCOMFORTABLE READING THE WIRING DIAGRAMS CONSULT YOUR AUTHORIZED POWERBASS DEALER BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT TO WIRE THE SYSTEM 3 ONE DUAL VOICE COIL SUBWOOFER SPEAKER Fig 16 One Subwoofer...

Page 20: ...600DM Fig 18 Two 2 ohm Subwoofers with Single Voice Coil 1 ohm Two SINGLE 2 4 OHM VOICE COIL SUBWOOFERS 1 Ohm minimum XL 600DM XL 600DM SPEAKER OUTPUT CONFIGURATIONS 1 OHM STABLE DESIGN MINIMUM IMPED...

Page 21: ...ormation visit our website www powerbassusa com XL 600DM 1 OHM STABLE DESIGN Minimum Impedance Load is 1 Ohm Maintaining proper impedance is critical when wiring the Class D model amplifiers Improper...

Page 22: ...power wire check out our website at www powerbassusa com PERSONAL NOTES Name ______________________________________________________________ Date Purchased _____________________________________________...

Page 23: ...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 24: ...ssover Low Pass Filter 50Hz 250Hz 50Hz 250Hz Crossover Slope 24dB 24dB Sub Sonic Filter 10Hz 50Hz 10Hz 50Hz Variable Bass EQ 0 18dB 0 18dB Input Gain Control 250mV 6 0 V 250mV 6 0 V Recommended Fuse 4...

Page 25: ...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 26: ...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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