Optimus XL-200 Manual
Optimus XL-200 Manual

Optimus XL-200 Manual

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XL-200 Bridgeable Amplifier
(120-2016)
Your Optimus XL-200 High Power 2/1 Channel Bridgeable Amplifier produces a
total of 200 watts to give added punch and power to your vehicle's existing
autosound system.
The amplifier produces up to 100 watts per channel of clean, powerful sound
at all audio frequencies with minimum distortion.
autosound system's low-level or speaker-level outputs to this amplifier.
Its features include:
14K Gold-Plated Noise-Isolated Low-Level Input Jacks - let you connect low-
14K Gold-Plated Speaker Terminals - designed for low impedance, high
Input Level Control - lets you adjust the level of the audio signals that
Automatic Power Switching - can automatically turn the amplifier on or off
Bridging Capability - lets you combine the amplifier's two 100-watt
channels
Mute Turn On Circuit - eliminates the thump you hear when you turn on some
Power Indicator - lights when power is supplied to the amplifier.
Protection Indicator - lights if the amplifier shuts itself down.
Crossover Frequency Circuit - lets you adjust the crossover frequency from
Features
level (preamplifier) signal inputs to match your
autosound system's output for the best high-fidelity
performance.
conductivity, and minimum corrosion, to provide
the highest signal transfer and lowest sound
distortion.
enter the amplifier.
when you turn your autosound system on or off
depending on how you hook up the amplifier).
so you can use the amplifier with only one channel
that produces a total of 200 watts.
amplifiers.
45-400 Hz.
Faxback Doc. # 44449
You can connect your
This lets you set up the

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  • Page 1 (120-2016) Features Faxback Doc. # 44449 Your Optimus XL-200 High Power 2/1 Channel Bridgeable Amplifier produces a total of 200 watts to give added punch and power to your vehicle's existing autosound system. The amplifier produces up to 100 watts per channel of clean, powerful sound at all audio frequencies with minimum distortion.
  • Page 2 amplifier so you can connect a subwoofer. Short Circuit Protection - distorts the amplifier's sound if any output channel shorts, alerting you to turn off the autosound system. Auto-Off - protects the amplifier by temporarily shutting down if it gets too hot or it detects an input overload.
  • Page 3: Supplied Hardware

    XL-200 Bridgeable Amplifier (120-2016) Preparation Faxback Doc. # 44450 SUPPLIED HARDWARE Your amplifier comes with the following items. Be sure you locate everything before you store or dispose of the packing materials. Fuse 30A Power Wire (Red) (1) Ground Wire (Black) (1)
  • Page 4: Installation Order

    Does not interfere with the vehicle's operation Lets you drill mounting holes without damaging other vehicle components Allows enough space around the cooling fins for proper airflow and cooling Lets you easily see the amplifier's POWER and PROTECTION indicators Warning: The amplifier gets very hot while it is on.
  • Page 5: Before You Make The Connections

    the amplifier and your autosound system is possible if any wire connections are made incorrectly. Note: For easier installation, mark each wire you plan to connect with the name of the terminal you will connect it to. BEFORE YOU MAKE THE CONNECTIONS The supplied connection cables include all the lead wires you need to connect the amplifier to ground, power, and your existing autosound system.
  • Page 6 Follow these steps to connect the amplifier to ground, switched power, and primary power. If you have not done so already, disconnect the cable from your vehicle's negative (-) battery terminal. Use a screwdriver to connect the spade end of the supplied black ground wire to the amplifier's GND (ground) terminal.
  • Page 7 Do not reconnect your vehicle's negative (-) battery cable yet.
  • Page 8: Low-Level Inputs

    XL-200 Bridgeable Amplifier (120-2016) Connections Faxback Doc. # 44451 LOW-LEVEL INPUTS You can connect your autosound system's low-level line out jacks to the amplifier's low-level line in jacks. If your autosound system does not have low-level line out jacks, see "High Level (Speaker Wire) Inputs"...
  • Page 9: Connecting Speakers

    Use the supplied wire harness and the supplied twist-on terminal connectors to make the appropriate connections. CONNECTING SPEAKERS You can connect two speakers or a subwoofer to the amplifier and your autosound system. Important: Before you make the connections, make sure BRG/ST on the side of the amplifier is set to ST.
  • Page 10: Completing The Installation

    the amplifier's SPEAKER L (+) terminal. Use a screwdriver to connect the left speaker's negative (-) wire to the amplifier's SPEAKER L (-) terminal. Repeat steps 1-2 to connect the right speaker's positive (+) and negative (-) wires to the amplifier's SPEAKER R (+) and SPEAKER R (-) terminals.
  • Page 11 amplifier's connections (ground, primary power, remote power, your autosound system's input, and speakers). Note: If you have not already done so, be sure to mark each wire with the name of the terminal you will reconnect it to. Using the mounting holes on the amplifier as a guide, mark the positions for the mounting holes.
  • Page 12: Turning On The Amplifier

    XL-200 Bridgeable Amplifier (120-2016) Operation Faxback Doc. # 44452 TURNING ON THE AMPLIFIER The amplifier automatically turns on a few seconds after you turn your vehicle's ignition switch to ACC or ON or turn on your autosound system, depending on how you wired the system.
  • Page 13: Adjusting Frequency Crossover

    ADJUSTING FREQUENCY CROSSOVER If you installed a subwoofer using the steps in "Connections," Faxback Doc. # 44451, set X-OVER FREQ ON/OFF to ON, then adjust X-OVER FREQ for your particular vehicle's acoustics. The amplifier passes through all frequencies at or below that setting (45-400 Hz). Note: X-0VER FREQ selects the limit at which the amplifier will pass frequencies (from 45-400 Hz).
  • Page 14 (120-2016) Troubleshooting Faxback Doc. # 44453 We do not expect you to have any problems with your Optimus XL-200 High Power 2/1 Channel Bridgeable Amplifier, but if you have a problem, this chart might help. If it does not, take the amplifier to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
  • Page 15 The amplifier detected an input overload. Reduce the autosound system's volume. Power problem. Check the amplifier's and autosound system's fuses and replace them if necessary. Distorted sound. The amplifier might be Reduce your autosound receiving too much system's output power (if input power from your possible), or reduce the autosound system.
  • Page 16: The Fcc Wants You To Know

    (120-2016) Care and Maintenance Faxback Doc. # 44454 Your Optimus XL-200 High Power 2/1 Channel Bridgeable Amplifier is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your amplifier so you can enjoy it for years.
  • Page 17 Caution: Do not use a fuse with ratings other than those specified here. Doing so might damage your amplifier. Replacing the SFE-Type Fuse Disconnect the cable from the vehicle's negative (-) battery terminal. Push together and twist the fuse holder's parts on the red power cable until they spring apart.
  • Page 18 XL-200 Bridgeable Amplifier (120-2016) Specifications Faxback Doc. # 44455 Output Power....65 Watts x 2 @ 4 Ohms, 20-20 kHz, 0.5% THD 100 Watts x 2 @ 4 Ohms, 20-20 kHz, 10% THD 75 Watts x 2 @ 2 Ohms, 20-20 kHz, 1% THD 80 Watts x 2 @ 2 Ohms, 20-20 kHz, 10% THD Frequency Response.......

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