7676 South 46th Street · Phoenix, AZ 85040 602.431.8686 · fax 602.431.8600 · Xtant.com XT000472 4/01 NDM172 X604 Owners Manual Xtant technologies table of contents English Welcome Installation Instructions Installer's Reference Chart Specifications ! " Insert # Français Bienvenue Instructions d'installation Tableau de référence de l'installateur Spécifications techniques $$ $" $% Deutsch Willkommen $& Installationsanleitung !! Beilage mit Bezugsangaben für die Installation Technische Daten !" Español Bienvenido Instrucciones de instalación Guía de instalación (folleto adjunto) Especificaciones !# '( '! Warranty ') 1 Your Xtant X604 amplifier English English Safeguards The X%(" is a "true" four (") channel amplifier which combines unique performance features with outstanding design flexibility to provide a single chassis "system solution" for most mobile audio applications* With its on+board crossover, a high performance, bi+amplified system is easily configured* By utilizing the on+board crossover's four (") RCA line outputs, you can steer specific frequency ranges to additional amplifiers, thus eliminating the need for external, active crossover components* As with all Xtant "X" Series amplifiers, the X%(" incorporates an on+board noise gate, forced convection thermal management system, and a Pulse Width Modulated power supply for high efficiency and unsurpassed reliability* All these features are encased in Xtant's stainless steel housing* Please take the time to read this Owners Manual* The following guidelines are designed to assure a safe and properly installed Xtant Mobile Audio System* All Xtant amplifiers and accessories are intended to be installed by a certified pro+ fessional mobile audio installation specialist* It is the recommendation of Xtant Technologies that your new Xtant product(s) and all of your mobile audio prod+ ucts be installed by your Authorized Xtant Select Dealer* Installer's Reference (insert) The Installer's Reference is an insert included in this manual* It is designed to assist your Authorized Xtant Select Dealer's professional installer* Installation techniques critical to the creation of a high+performance mobile audio sound system, (procedures for running wires, basic safety rules, and system layout concepts) are not presented in this owners manual* All Authorized Xtant Select Dealers have been chosen for their expertise in system design and advanced installation capabilities and Xtant highly recommends that you have all of your mobile audio products professionally installed* If, however, you choose to install your Xtant amplifier yourself, please refer to the Installer's Reference prior to installation* Welcome Thank you for your purchase of an Xtant amplifier* The concept is simple ­ a more carefully engineered amplifier will produce superior sound* That is our passion ­ to exceed your expectation of the automotive llistening experience* We are driven by it* To accomplish this lofty goal, it takes the finest engineering talent in the business, combined with a dedication to superior materials* And we add in a multitude of features, unique cosmetics, and creative system integration* Xtant products are only available through the finest, most highly+specialized mobile audio retailers* Your Xtant Select Dealer was chosen because of their passion for excellence and their commitment to expanding their expertise* Please remember, exceptional audio requires professional installation* Your Xtant Dealer will optimize your system and your level of satisfaction* Whether you are deeply involved in autosound competition, or a privately passionate connoisseur of fine music, we salute you, and appreciate your investment in quality mobile audio* We look forward to a long and lasting relationship! Welcome to Xtant! Wiring Requirements All Xtant amplifiers have minimum wire gauge requirements for: Power + " gauge Ground + " gauge Speaker cables + $! gauge* Fusing Requirements The X%(" is not fuse protected! For safety, an outboard $!( amp fuse may be added close to the amplifier* A $!( amp fuse must be installed in+line with the power wire at the battery, no further than $-" from battery* In the case of a muti+amp system, use a fuse value equal to the combined value of all (system amplifier's) on+board power fuses* Example: Two X%("'s will require ! $!( amp fuses at the battery* Water and Moisture Install all Xtant amplifiers and accessories in a location free of moisture or exposure to water* 2 3 Installation Instructions Installation Sequence English English Input Sensitivity Adjustment This document has been crafted to make installation, system design and trouble+ shooting, a quick and easy process* The X%(" offers five ()) input gain settings* The adjustment runs in $( dB steps from +!( dB to . !( dB* This wide range of adjustment allows the X%(" to accept input voltages from $(( mV to $# V* Adjustment is made by installing a jumper across the associated input voltage/pin location* Refer to the illustration on the reverse side of this document prior to setting the input sensitivity* Remove Amplifier Cover: Loosen allen head screws and lift+off cover* Do not remove protective covering on stainless steel lid until installation is complete* Temporarily Mount Amplifier: The amplifier is designed to be anchored through the four (") holes located on the circuit board/base assembly* Mark Wires for Termination and Remove X%(": Determine wire lengths for Power, Ground, Remote, & speaker cables* Mark for cutting/termination* Remove X%(" before cutting and terminating all wires* CAUTION: stripping wires over the circuit board will cause product failure* Crossover Set+up: Adjust crossover mode jumpers at your work bench* Also, change crossover frequency SIP's if desired* Refer to crossover modes of operation on opposite page* Input Sensitivity: Make initial adjustment to input gain at your work bench* To increase input gain, place jumper in the .!( dB position* To decrease input gain, place jumper in the (, +$(, or +!( dB position* Refer to Input Sensitivity Adjustment on back panel for more information* Mount the Amplifier and make all connections: NOTE: Place service jumper in off position before making any connections* Install the amplifier and make all wire connections* i*e:*Speaker, Power, Remote, Ground, and RCA input* Double Check All Connections! Turn On Amplifier* Place service jumper in the on position, check red LED, it should be on* Adjust Left and Right Front as well as Left and Right Rear Amplifier Output Levels* Adjust Noise Gate Threshold (if used) Turn noise gate on and adjust the threshold by turning clockwise to increase sensitivity* The green LED will illuminate* After Fine Tuning the System: Remove protective covering from amplifier and clean per the maintanence section on page & of the Owner's Manual* Attach cover to base* Crossover Frequencies & SIP's The X%(" is equipped with independent Front and Rear crossovers* Each crossover is controlled by two (!) crossover mode jumpers labeled AMP & LINE XOVR* The header jumper labeled AMP XOVR control the crossover function as R R it applies to the X%("'s Front (stereo) and Rear (stereo) amplifier* The modes of operation are: Position $ / Bypass (Full Range), Position ! / High Pass, and Position ' / Low Pass and Position "/Band Pass (See insert) R The two (!) header jumpers labeled LINE XOVR control the crossover function as it applies to the X%("'s Front and Rear RCA Line Outputs* The modes of oper+ ation are: Position $ / Bypass (Full Range), Position ! / High Pass, and Position ' / Low Pass* (See insert) The High and Low Pass frequencies are determined by the Frequency Modules (SIPs) installed in the eight (-) SIP sockets pictured on the insert* Crossover Frequencies & SIP's The following is a chart of Xtant's available frequencies* The frequency SIP "ID Code" printed on the SIP and the associated frequency value is detailed below* SIP Number !!" $'" $$" $(" %-' )%' !#' $)' $(' #)! !"! $-! $)! Frequency )( Hz #( Hz -( Hz &( Hz $!( Hz $)( Hz '(( Hz )(( Hz #(( Hz $ kHz ' kHz " kHz ) kHz The X%(" is shipped from the factory with &( Hz HiPass and LowPass frequency SIP's installed* To change a frequency, simply remove the resistor SIP and replace it with the appropriate SIP value to achieve the desired frequency* The Low and High Pass frequencies are independent* Any combination of the available frequency SIP's may be used* 4 5 Standard Features Forced Convection Cooling English English Xtant X604 Specifications !( Hz to !( kHz ./­ $ dB " " x #) " x $)( ! x '(( 1! Stereo / 1" Bridged All Xtant "X" Series amplifiers employ forced convection cooling for thermal management* An on+board thermal sensing circuit regulates fan speed to maintain optimum operating temperature* Frequency Response: Number of Channels: Watts per Channel @ ": Watts per Channel @ !: Bridged Mono @ ": Recommended Load: Fully Regulated PWM Power Supply All Xtant "X" Series amplifiers feature a Fully Regulated, Pulse Width Modulated power supply* This supply technology provides high efficiency and consistent output performance even when battery voltage is less than optimum* Crossover A $!/!"dB filter network with selectable Bypass (Full Range), High Pass, Low Pass or Bandpass modes of operation* Frequency selection is via a $! pin Frequency SIP* The amplifier is shipped with a &( Hz SIP installed, $' other frequencies are available from your Xtant Dealer* Noise Gate Provides deep muting when no musical signal is present* Features include adjustable threshold and bypass switch* Distortion (THD): 2 *!3 Measured: !( Hz to !( kHz at rated power, all channels driven " Signal to Noise Ratio: 1 $(( dB Measured: A+weighted in !( kHz noise bandwidth @ $ volt sensitivity Damping Factor: Input Sensitivity: Input to Line Output Gain: On+Board Crossover: Module Port(s): Balanced Line: Passive Outputs: Power Supply: Operational Voltage: Fusing Requirement: Size (L xW x H): Warranty: 1 !(( @ $(( Hz with " load $(( mV to -*) V RMS Unbalanced Source $(( mV to $# V RMS Balanced Source ( dB ./­ !( dB, Selectable in $( dB steps $!/!" dB/Octave Selectable (!) " ­ Accessory ! ­ On Board ! Channels; RM- provided Fully Regulated, PWM $$ to $) Volts $!( Amp !' )/-" x $( &/'!" x ! )/'!" %((mm x !%$mm x )"*)mm Limited " Year Parts and Labor Balanced / Floating Input When enabled, this circuitry helps to eliminate "system noise" associated with "ground loops"* When combined with the input sensitivity adjustment, it allows the X%(" to accept up to $#V of input signal* Balanced must be used for BTL inputs using the HLA* Modular Expansion Port All X series amplifiers are supplied with a modular port(s) used for docking any of Xtant's signal processing modules* Protection Circuitry Both Thermal, Overcurrent and Low Voltage protection are incorporated into the X%("* In the event of a problem, the amplifier will reduce its power to maintain operation* In the case of Low Voltage, the amplifier will shut off when the battery voltage falls to $$ Volts or less* Passive Output The RM- Resistor Module is designed to activate the "passive speaker terminals*" It provides -dB of attenuation for speakers connected to these terminals* RM", RM$! and RM$% also available* NOTE: Passive outputs are connected in parallel with front channels* Service Jumper Removing the jumper will turn+off amplifier when remote turn+on, ground, and .$! volt cables are connected to amp* Use to service the amplifier or to make any adjustments* Status LEDs Four LEDs, visible through the cover, indicate operational status of all Xtant amplifiers* The red LED illuminates when the amplifier is "ON", the yellow LED indicates that overcurrent protection is engaged, the orange LED indicates that the thermal protection circuit is engaged, and the green LED indicates when the noise gate is engaged and operational* 6 7 Optional Performance Upgrades English English Cleaning/Technical Xtant optional accessory modules are easily and quickly installed by your Authorized Xtant Dealer* The upgrade modules snap into place on the amplifiers PC board when the top of the unit is removed* These accessories enhance your entire system, expanding and customizing performance for your unique application* Cleaning the Stainless Steel Cover Clean the stainless steel cover with a light dust cloth* For a more thorough cleaning, use WD "(TM* Apply the cleaner to the cloth (not the amplifier) and wipe the surface, then wipe down with a dry cloth* Take care not to catch the cloth on the mesh* Parametric Equalization Module (PQM) The PQM is a precision tuning instrument, designed to be adjusted with the use of a Real+Time+Analyzer* This true, fully adjustable, one band parametric equalizer provides individual frequency, Q/bandwidth, and ./+ $- dB gain adjustment controls* By utilizing one of three (') frequency modules included, any ...