EarthQuake XJ-300ST User Manual

EarthQuake XJ-300ST User Manual

2 channel or monoblock class “j” amplifier
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XJ-300ST
2 Channel or Monoblock Class "J" Amplifier
User's Manual
XJ-300ST
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Earthquake Sound Corp. | (510) 732-1000 | www.earthquakesound.com

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  • Page 1 ® The Sound That Will Move You XJ-300ST 2 Channel or Monoblock Class “J” Amplifier User’s Manual XJ-300ST TRIGGER IN Earthquake Sound Corp. | (510) 732-1000 | www.earthquakesound.com...
  • Page 2: Symbols Explained

    Fax: 510-732-1095 © 2016 Earthquake Sound Corporation. All rights reserved. This document should not be construed as a commitment on the part of Earthquake Sound Corporation. The information is subject to change without notice. Earthquake Sound Corporation assumes no responsibility for errors that may appear within this document.
  • Page 3: Safety Instruction

    15) To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Specifications are subject to change without notice XJ-300ST Manual...
  • Page 4: Unpacking System Components

    • Keep all power cords away from all signal cables to prevent humming from induced noise. • Choose reliable signal cable cords (Earthquake Sound also specializes in high-performance RCA cables and patches). • All speaker wires that are ran through the walls should be twisted to reduce potential hum noise pick up.
  • Page 5: Included In The Box

    Multiple Mounting Options The XJ-300ST is only one rack space tall and has a half-rack width chassis. This smart design features a patented interlocking design so two XJ-300STs can be connected side by side and be rack mountable. Other amplifiers of the same size run too hot to mount them near anything else which defeats the purpose of their size.
  • Page 6: Front Panel Overview

    4) Bypass/Lowpass Toggle Switch Setting the switch to “BYPASS” will turn the crossover control OFF. This setting is best when using the XJ-300ST in the 2-channel or 2.1 configuration. Setting it to “LOWPASS” turns the crossover control ON. This setting is best when using the XJ-300ST as a mono block or subwoofer amplifier.
  • Page 7 5) Phase Setting If you are using the XJ-300ST to power a subwoofer, use this knob to correct the arrival time of the subwoofer’s frequencies to that of your speakers. Note that this feature only works when the amplifier is set to “LOWPASS”.
  • Page 8: Back Panel Overview

    Back Panel Overview TRIGGER IN 1) RCA Inputs This is the most common audio input. If you are using the XJ-300ST as a mono block (1-channel amplifier), connect to both RCA input terminals to get the fulll 300W output. 2) +12V Trigger Input Used when an external source is powering the XJ-300ST.
  • Page 9 Rack mountable To rack mount an XJ-300ST amplifier, install the long rack mounting ears (sold separately - model no. RM-300FR) to each side of the amplifier. XJ-300ST Specifications are subject to change without notice...
  • Page 10 Linking 2 XJ-300STs The XJ-300ST’s ingenious design lets the user link two amplifiers together depending on the desired channel setup. 1) Line up the linking bolts on one amplifier with the linking holes of the other amplifier and push them towards each other.
  • Page 11 Be sure to bracket the backplates of the amps together for added reinforcement. Wall (or anywhere) mountable To wall mount two linked XJ-300ST amplifiers, install two short mounting ears to the each outer sides of the linked amplifiers as shown below.
  • Page 12 To Power the Q10B Tactile Transducer TRIGGER IN ̶ Receiver/ Processor NOTE: Make sure the front toggle switch is set to LOWPASS. Q10B Then, set the CROSSOVER Tactile Transducer between 50Hz - 100Hz. XJ-300ST Manual Earthquake Sound Corp. | www.earthquakesound.com...
  • Page 13 Make sure the front toggle switch is set to LOWPASS. T h e n , s e t t h e CROSSOVER to 70Hz MQB1 Tactile Transducers (9 o’clock position). Specifications are subject to change without notice XJ-300ST Manual 13...
  • Page 14 TRIGGER IN ̶ ̶ Receiver/ Processor NOTE: Make sure the front toggle switch is set to BYPASS. DO NOT set the volume too high as doing so may overload the speakers. Granite-52 Rock-ON Speakers XJ-300ST Manual Earthquake Sound Corp. | www.earthquakesound.com...
  • Page 15 Granite-52 Rock-ON Speakers To Power the Rock-ON Outdoor 2.1 System - Option 2 TRIGGER IN TRIGGER IN ̶ ̶ ̶ ̶ Granite-52 Granite-10D Rock-ON Speakers Rock-ON Subwoofer Specifications are subject to change without notice XJ-300ST Manual 15...
  • Page 16: Specifications

    > 97 dB Input Sensitivity for 0 - 5V Full Output Input Connections Input Impedance 10 kOhm Output Connections 5-way binding posts Fuse Ratings 110-115V~60Hz: ø5x20mm, T2AL/250V 220-240V~50Hz: ø5x20mm, T1AL/250V Rack Mountable Yes (1U) XJ-300ST Manual Earthquake Sound Corp. | www.earthquakesound.com...
  • Page 17 15/16” (22.5mm) (22.5mm) 1-7/8” 1-7/8” (47mm) 1-1/4” (47mm) (31.5mm) 1-1/4” (31.5mm) 1” (25mm) 5-1/4” (133.5mm) Long Mounting Ear Short Mounting Ear included with sold separately every XJ-300ST (model no. RM-300FR) Specifications are subject to change without notice XJ-300ST Manual 17...
  • Page 18: Year Limited Warranty

    The five (5) year limited warranty period is valid only if an authorized Earthquake dealer properly installs the product and the warranty registration card is properly filled out and sent to Earthquake Sound Corporation. If a non- authorized party installs the product, a ninety (90) day warranty period will be applied.
  • Page 19 Subsequent damage to other products. A warranty claim will not be valid if the warranty registration card is not properly filled & returned to Earthquake with a copy of the sales receipt. (E) Service Request: To receive product service, contact Earthquake Service Department at (510) 732-1000 and request an RMA number (Return Material Authorization).
  • Page 20 ® The Sound That Will Move You Earthquake Sound reserves the right to amend details of the specifications without notice. © Copyright Earthquake Sound Corporation Earthquake Sound Corporation 2727 McCone Avenue, Hayward CA, 94545 Phone: (510) 732-1000 Fax: (510) 732-1095...

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