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XMA-600D

XMA-1200D

XMA MINI 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 have the original dated receipt.

Summary of Contents for Xtreme XMA-1200D

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: ...PowerBass mobile amplifiers requires detailed knowledge of electronics wiring and proper speaker impedance We strongly recommend installation by an authorized PowerBass dealer This Owners Manual only...

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: ...driver s seat or on the back of the rear seat For alternate installation locations please consult your authorized PowerBass Dealer NOTE Do not use a drill with driver bit to mount the amplifier Exces...

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

Page 7: ...our own personal taste 8 SLAVE MASTER Switch Two like amplifiers can be connected together and externally bridged into a single 2 ohm min load The preamp controls on the SLAVE amp will be disabled Onl...

Page 8: ...n power input for the amplifier and must be connected directly to the positive terminal of the car battery This solderless terminal accepts up to 2 gauge wire see Power Cable Selection Chart for recom...

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: ...are made GND 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...

Page 11: ...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 to length Loosen the screw terminal marked REM on the amplifier Insert th...

Page 12: ...bles 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 the cables f...

Page 13: ...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 the Low Pass...

Page 14: ...h the music you listen to most NOTE More is not always better By turning the BASS EQ all the way up to 18dB you can overwork the amplifier and send the unit into thermal protection REMOTE LEVEL Contro...

Page 15: ...d speaker terminals not supplied or by soldering the connection to the speaker Be certain to maintain correct polarity throughout the system Make sure the speaker connections are positive to positive...

Page 16: ...ohm Subwoofers with Single Voice Coil 2 ohm 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 SUBWOOFER...

Page 17: ...upplied with all PowerBass woofers IF YOU ARE NOT EXPERIENCED OR UNCOMFORTABLE READING THE WIRING DIAGRAMS CONSULT YOUR AUTHORIZED POWERBASS DEALER BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT TO WIRE THE SYSTEM 3 ONE DUAL VOI...

Page 18: ...of same model can be done via the SLAVE MASTER switch BRIDGED CONNECTION cable and speaker wiring the two amplifiers as follows Fig 13 Dual Link minimum 2 ohm load Plug the RJ 25 4 pin telephone styl...

Page 19: ...etween the speaker positive terminals of the two amplifiers and use at least 12 gauge speaker wiring Install a 12 gauge wire link between the speaker negative terminals of the two bridged amplifiers P...

Page 20: ...power wire check out our website at www powerbassusa com PERSONAL NOTES Name ______________________________________________________________ Date Purchased _____________________________________________...

Page 21: ...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 t...

Page 22: ...0Hz 10Hz 300Hz Crossover Low Pass Filter 20Hz 250Hz 20Hz 250Hz Crossover Slope 24dB 24dB Sub Sonic Filter 10Hz 50Hz 10Hz 50Hz Variable Bass EQ 0 18dB 0 18dB Bass Frequency 40Hz 100Hz 40Hz 100Hz Input...

Page 23: ...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 24: ...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...