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XMA-2200IR
XMA-2405IR
XMA-4250IR
XMA-5900IR
XMA MINI FRD 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.

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  • Page 1: Owners Manual

    XMA-4250IR XMA-5900IR XMA MINI FRD 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.
  • Page 2 In the interest of safety, PowerBass USA highly recommends listening at lower volume levels when driving.

  • Page 3: Technical Features

    This amplifier represents the very latest in Class D technology. The XMA Series uses the new IR® (International Rectifier) platform which has been under development for the past several years. IR®, a leader in PWM circuit design, has worked in conjunction with PowerBass engineers to produce more stable power output, minimal RF interference and improved sound quality.

  • Page 4: Preparing For Installation

    • Electronic (Rosen not Acid Core) Solder INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS NOTE: Proceed only if you are a qualified installer, otherwise; 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: Mounting The Amplifier

    Fan (XMA-5900IR only) Fig.1 Mounting Amplifier To keep your PowerBass Xtreme amplifier running at top performance, choosing the proper location is of utmost importance. Both Thermal and Overload protection are built in. In the event of overheating, the amplifier may temporarily shut down operation. For this reason the amplifier should be mounted in a loca- tion which will allow air to circulate freely.

  • Page 6: Fuse Requirements

    FUSE REQUIREMENTS While the panel your PowerBass amplifier incorporates one or more fuses, these do nothing to protect the vehicle from a dangerous short circuit. 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 vehicle battery. The value of this fuse (or circuit breaker) should be no greater than the sum of the fuses found on all of the equipment being connected to that power wire.

  • Page 7: Control Panel Layout

    CONTROL PANEL LAYOUT 50Hz 350Hz XMA-2200IR 2 Channel • Full Range Digital Fig.2 Panel Layout NOTE: Panel Layout and Controls may differ by model. 1. Line INPUT (RCA) Jacks These RCA style input jacks are for use with source units that have RCA line level outputs. A source unit with a minimum of 250mV is required for proper operation.
  • Page 8 12. REM (Remote Input Connection) All PowerBass Xtreme amplifiers can be turned on by applying 12 volts to this terminal. This can be found on the rear of the source unit in the form of a remote output. If this is not available you can wire to the ACC position on the key.
  • Page 9 Remember, bigger wire is better! For best results we recommend a PowerBass ampli- fier install kit, available at your local PowerBass dealer.

  • Page 10: Power Wiring

    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 supply with the help of a voltmeter. First, check the voltage at the battery with the ignition in the OFF position. The voltmeter should read no less than 12V.
  • Page 11 Now it’s time to connect the power and ground cables to the amplifier. Cut both cables to length. Strip off 1/2 inch (12mm) of the insulation so that the bare wire fits all the way in the terminal block on the side panel of the amplifier, seating it firmly so no bare wire is exposed.
  • Page 12 RCA INTERCONNECT (XMA-2200IR/2405IR) Fig.5 Low Level Input using RCA Low Level Input - Choose the correct length and style of RCA interconnects for your needs. Always use high quality RCA audio cables (not supplied) for signal connections—those with multiple layers of shielding or a twisted pair variety for better noise rejection.
  • Page 13 RCA INTERCONNECT (XMA-4250IR) Dual RCA OUT (Front and Rear) Fig.6a Low Level Input using two RCAs Single RCA OUT Fig.6b Low Level Input using single RCA...
  • Page 14 XMA-5900IR Single RCA OUT Fig.7a Single RCA Output on the Radio (Rear only) In the event the car radio (head unit) you are using has only 1-set of RCA preamp outputs, you will Y adaptors need to split the signal using “Y” adaptors on the Right and Left channels as shown above.
  • Page 15 XMA-5900IR (continued) Three RCA OUT (Front and Rear plus Subwoofer) Fig.7c Three RCA Outputs from the Radio (Front and Rear plus Subwoofer) This is the optimum configuration for this amplifier by providing 3-sets of discrete signal to the preamp. It will also offer the most flexibility in tuning the system.
  • Page 16 (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-AD2 wiring harness (available separately as shown below. Fig.8 Optional High Level Input...

  • Page 17: Set-Up Adjustments

    SET UP ADJUSTMENTS INPUT Gain Adjustment GAIN Fig.9 GAIN Control 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 three simple steps: Set the volume of GAIN on the amplifier to Min (completely counter clock wise).
  • Page 18 25Hz 250Hz Fig.12 Low Pass Control (LPF) LPF (Low Pass Filter) 40 Click Detent Control Using this volume, adjust the LPF frequency for your subwoofer speaker(s) operation. The X-OVER switch position should be at “LPF”. Use the enclosed chart to precisely dial in desired frequency. See the charts on pages 24-27 to set the Low Pass Filter to the precise frequency for your particular amplifier.

  • Page 19: Speaker Wiring

    SPEAKER WIRING AND CONFIGURATIONS Speaker Load Keep in mind your PowerBass Xtreme amplifier is a high power amplifier and not a high current amplifier. In other words this amplifier requires a minimum impedance of 2 ohms STEREO or 4 ohms bridged MONO to operate trouble free.
  • Page 20 Speaker Output Connections 2 Channel Model ( XMA 2200IR/2405IR 2-Channel Speaker Output Connection Fig.14 2-CH Speaker Connection (Do not connect total impedance under 2 ohms) 1-Channel (Bridged Mode) Speaker Output Connection Fig.15 1-CH (Bridged Mode) Speaker Connection (Do not connect total impedance under 4 ohms)
  • Page 21 Speaker Output Connections 4 Channel Model ( XMA 4250IR 3. 4-Channel Speaker Output Connection Fig.16 4-CH Speaker Connection / 2 ohms minimum 4. 3-Channel Stereo/Mono Speaker Output Connection Fig.17 3-CH Speaker Connection 5. 2-Channel (Bridged Mode) Speaker Output Connection Fig.18 2-CH Speaker Connection / 4 ohms minimum...
  • Page 22 Speaker Output Connections 5 Channel Model ( XMA 5900IR 6. 5-Channel Speaker Output Connection FULL RANGE SPEAKERS 2 ohm 2 ohm minimum minimum SUBWOOFER 2 ohm 2 ohm minimum minimum 2 ohm minimum FULL RANGE SPEAKERS Fig.19 5-CH Speaker Connection / 2 ohms minimum 7.

  • Page 23: Recommended Wire Sizes

    Miscellaneous: ______________________________________________________ This manual is the exclusive property of PowerBass USA, Inc. Any reproduction of this manual, or use other than its intentions is strictly prohibited without the express consent of PowerBass USA, Inc. © Copyright 2015 PowerBass USA, Inc.
  • Page 24 40 CLICK PRECISION ROTARY CONTROLS These controls allow precise setting of the electronic crossover settings on the amplifier, thus taking the guesswork out of tuning your speakers. Using a small slotted screwdriver make sure the controls are turned all the way to the left (counter clockwise). Refer to the chart and count the clicks (advancing one detent at a time clockwise) until you have reached the desired frequency.
  • Page 25 XMA-5900IR Click FRONT High REAR High SUB Low Position Pass Freq Pass Freq Pass Freq 60Hz 65Hz 34Hz 60Hz 65Hz 34Hz 60Hz 65Hz 34Hz 60Hz 65Hz 34Hz 60Hz 65Hz 34Hz 60Hz 65Hz 34Hz 60Hz 66Hz 34Hz 62Hz 66Hz 35Hz 63Hz 66Hz 36Hz 64Hz...
  • Page 26 XMA-4250IR Click FRONT High FRONT Low FRONT Low REAR High Position Pass Freq Pass Freq Pass Freq Pass Freq 56Hz 27Hz 27Hz 56Hz 56Hz 27Hz 56Hz 27Hz 56Hz 27Hz 56Hz 27Hz 56Hz 27Hz 27Hz 56Hz 56Hz 27Hz 56Hz 27Hz 57Hz 27Hz 56Hz 27Hz...
  • Page 27 XMA-2200IR/2405IR Click High Position Pass Freq Pass Freq 55Hz 19Hz 55Hz 19Hz 55Hz 19Hz 55Hz 19Hz 55Hz 19Hz 55Hz 20Hz 56Hz 20Hz 57Hz 21Hz 58Hz 22Hz 58Hz 23Hz 59Hz 24Hz 60Hz 25Hz 62Hz 26Hz 64Hz 28Hz 66Hz 30Hz 69Hz 32Hz...

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting Tips

    NOTE: If the Status L.E.D. is activated and glows RED with no speakers connected to the amplifier, and all the power connections are correct, this would indicate an internal problem with the amplifier. Contact PowerBass USA or your local dealer.
  • Page 29 SPECIFICATIONS FOR XTREME MINI AMPLIFIER XMA-2200IR XMA-2405IR Two Channel Model 4 Ohms Power (Watts) 100 x 2 200 x 2 2 Ohms Power (Watts) 200 x 2 400 x 2 4 Ohms Mono Power (Watts) 400 x 1 800 x 1...
  • Page 30 SPECIFICATIONS FOR XTREME MINI AMPLIFIER Cont. XMA 5900IR Five Channel Model 4 Ohms Stereo Power (Watts) 100 x 4 + 500 x 1 2 Ohms Stereo Power (Watts) 200 x 4 + 800 x 1 4 Ohms Bridged Power (Watts) 400 x 2 + 800 x 1 (2-Ohm) Peak Music Power (Watts) 3200...
  • Page 31 Please call (909) 923-3868 for PowerBass Customer Service. You must obtain an RA# (Return Authorization Num- ber) to return any product to PowerBass. The RA number must be prominently marked on the outside of the shipping carton or the delivery will be refused. Please pack your return carefully; we are not responsible for items damaged in shipping.
  • 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...

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