Mobile Fidelity Blastmaster Xl-G3 Operational Manual

Owner’s Operation
Instructions

Version 5, 03/2013

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Ownerʼs Operation Instructions

Welcome to your Blastmaster XL –G3 (Generation 3)

The Blastmaster XL™ is a high performance Mobile Sound System. Be
the talk of your friends, the Sound of the Town, Rock your job-site,
promote your company, or provide music entertainment wherever you
may go! The Blastmaster XL™ product line provides Home Stereo/DJ
Quality Sound in a portable self-contained unit.

Safety Instructions

The user shall be aware of the presence of “dangerous electrical
current” within the productʼs enclosure that can constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons. The user shall read and understand the
important Operation Instructions in the literature accompanying the
product.

• Read these instructions. Keep these instructions

• Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions.

• Do not use this apparatus near or in water/wet conditions.

• Do not block any ventilation openings.

• Do not use near any heat sources such as radiators, heat

registers, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat.

• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type 120v
charging plug. A grounding type plug has two blades and a
third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.

• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point
where it exits from the apparatus. Coil and store in storage
sleeve when not in use.

• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms

• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is

required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.

WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose
this apparatus to rain or moisture.

• Do not expose this equipment to dripping or splashing

• Maintain at least 6 inches of unobstructed air space behind the

unit to allow for proper ventilation and cooling of the unit.

• Amplifiers and loudspeaker systems are capable of producing
very high sound pressure levels, which may cause temporary
or permanent hearing damage. Use care when adjusting
volume levels during use. Turn volume of unit upwards slowly
to prevent damage to components. Always start from low
volume levels

• Be sure to place this unit on a level surface.

WARNING – To maintain product safety, batteries shall not be
exposed to excessive heat such as extreme sunshine, fire or the like.
There may be a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly
connected/replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type
battery specified in the instructions or on the product.

Contents

1. Initial Assembly Required- Getting Started
a. Battery Install
b. Head Unit Initial Set up
c. EQ Unit Initial Set up

2. Components Operation

3. Top of Unit- Alcoves

4. Sides/ Bottom of Unit

5. Back of Unit

6. Transportation

7. Batteries

8. Safe Operation Statement

9. Cleaning/ Finishes

10. PA/Microphone

11. Misc.

12. Trouble Shooting

13. Warranty!

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1.Initial Assembly Required- Getting Started

Your Blastmaster XL will not perform properly unless theese
Initial Assembly Procedures are followed.

Upon your receiving of the Blastmaster XL you will need to acquire the
following battery or batteries and complete the following assembly:

(Tools needed: wrenches 9/16” &1/2, and 7/16”, crescent wrench/
pliers)

a. Battery install-

You will need to get and
install (1 or 2) deep cycle
marine batteries, lead acid
sealed AGM size 34. Be
sure to get from the battery
supplier the complimentary
riser support for series 24
battery tray compatibility
(FIGURE 1). Batteries are

not included- installation is
required. We recommend
starting with one battery
and installing it in the rear/
left end battery
compartment (viewed from
the back of unit). This
weight placement will make
for easier loading and
unloading of your Blastmaster XL into transport
vehicles. Have a professional/knowledgeable person install
this electrical component as a shock risk/ hazard exists. Be
sure to cover battery terminals with provided covers.

Secure battery with
provided bracing system.
ONLY remove the front
bottom nut and rod. Swing
top mounting bar aside,
place your battery in the
tray, and then swing back
upper cross brace(FIGURE

2) and secure. Tighten
back nut (top) and front nut
(bottom) (FIGURE 3)
locations equally for safe
secure attachment of your
battery. Cover battery
terminals with protective
covers after thorough
tightening of terminal
clamps is complete.
(FIGURE 4)

Install provided wagon
carriage handle with
provided through bolt
(temporarily installed in
handle during shipping).
Tighten so that metal side
flanges touch plastic
spacers for a snug,
(FIGURE 5) non-vibrating,

easy/smooth operation of handle. Additional future tightening
may be required after repeated use.

b. Head Unit Initial Set up

The upper round toggle
switch turns on power to
the head unit . The
“Source” button on the
head-unit turns the head
unit on/off and also does
music input selection. The
large round button/dial will
be used for selecting the
following settings for your
initial setup. You will start
with SET UP- YES.
(FIGURE 6).

On the head-unit pushing
and rotating the large
round dial, cycle to the
INITIAL settings section
(FIGURE 7). Rotate dial to set to SP-P/O MODE
(FIGURE8). Then set to
REAR/REAR (FIGURE9) ­this sets the output sound
signal to run to the
external amplifiers.
Proceed using the round
dial and return button to
get to AUDIO setting.
Through the AUDIO
settings (FIGURE 10) get
to the EQ SETTING section (FIGURE 11), set it to
NATURAL(FIGURE 12). This is a good initial setting for the
head unit internal
equalizer.

From this point forward we
suggested that you use
the separate external
equalizer for finer
adjustments- see EQ
section below. You should

read the head-unit
provided owners manual
as you will likely desire to
set up your own custom
internal EQ settings for
optimal sound
performance.

Continue using the round
button and the return
button to go to
LOUDNESS and select
LOW (FIGURE 13). Lastly,
cycle with the buttons to
the S.RTRV screen and
select 2 (FIGURE 14).

FIGURE 1!

FIGURE 2!

FIGURE 6!

FIGURE 7!

FIGURE 8!

FIGURE 9!

FIGURE 10!

FIGURE 11!

FIGURE 3!

FIGURE 4!

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