Xtant Technologies X-603 Owners manual

X603 Owners Manual

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Welcome !
Installation Instructions "
Installer’s Reference Chart Insert
Specifications #

Français

Bienvenue $$
Instructions d’installation $"
Tableau de référence de l’installateur
Spécifications techniques $%

Deutsch

Willkommen $&
Installationsanleitung !!
Beilage mit Bezugsangaben für die Installation
Technische Daten !"

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Bienvenido !#
Instrucciones de instalación '(
Guía de instalación (folleto adjunto)
Especificaciones '!

Warranty

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your Xtant X603 amplifier

The X%(' is a “true” three (') 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 exclusive stainless steel housing*

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!

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Safeguards

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
professional mobile audio installation specialist* It is the recommendation of
Xtant Technologies that your new Xtant product(s) and all of your mobile audio
products 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*

Wiring Requirements

All Xtant amplifiers have minimum wire gauge requirements for Power + " gauge,
Ground + " gauge, and 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*

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Input Sensitivity Adjustment

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*

Crossover Modes of Operation

The X%(' is equipped with independent Front and Rear crossovers* Each crossover is
controlled by two (!) crossover mode jumpers labeled

AAmpp & Liine XXovvr

* The head+

er jumper labeled

AAmpp XXovvr

control the crossover function as it applies to the X%('’s
Front (stereo) and Rear (mono) amplifier* The modes of operation are: Position $ /
Bypass (Full Range), Position ! / High Pass, and Position ' / Low Pass and Position
"/Band Pass* (See insert)

The two (!) header jumpers labeled

Liine XXovvr

control the crossover function as it applies
to the X%('’s Front and Rear RCA Line Outputs* The modes of operation 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*

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Installation Instructions

This document has been crafted to make installation, system design and trouble+
shooting, a quick and easy process*

Installation Sequence

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*

Ins

tall
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 Rear Amplifier Output Levels*

Adjust Noise Gate Threshold (if used)
Turn noise gate on and adjust the threshold by turning clockwise to increase sensi+
tivity* 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*

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Standard Features

Forced Convection Cooling

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*

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*

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*

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Xtant X603 Specifications

Frequency Response !( Hz to !( KHz ./– $ dB

Number of Channels '

Watts per Channel @ "Ω ! x #) . $ x $)(

Watts per Channel @ !Ω ! x $)( . $ x '((

Bridged Mono @ "Ω (Stereo Channels) $ x '((

Recommended Load (Stereo Channels) 1!Ω Stereo/1"Ω Bridged
Recommended Load (Mono Channel) 1!Ω

Distortion (THD) 2 *!3
Measured at !(Hz to !(kHz at rated power, all channels driven "Ω

Signal to Noise Ratio 1 $(( dB
Measured A+weighted in !(kHz noise bandwidth @ $ volt sensitivity

Damping Factor 1 !(( @ $(( Hz with "Ω Load

Input Sensitivity $(( mV to -*) V RMS Unbalanced

$(( mV to $# V RMS Balanced

Input to Line Output Gain ( dB ./– !( dB, Selectable in $( dB Steps

On+Board Crossover $!/!"dB per Octave Selectable (!)

Line Outputs: Yes, High Pass, Low Pass or Bypass Mode

Module Port(s) " – Accessory

Power Supply Fully Regulated, Pulse Width Modulated

Operational Voltage $$ to $) Volts

Fusing Requires $(( amp

Size (L xW x H): !( !$/'!” x -#/- x !#/'!”

)!)mm x !!)*"mm x ))mm

Warranty Limited " Year Parts and Labor

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Cleaning/Technical

Cleaning the Stainless Steel Cover

Clean the stainless steel cover with a light dust cloth* For a more thorough
cleaning, use WD "(™* Apply the cleaner to the cloth (not the amplifier) and
wipe the surface, then wipe with a clean cloth* Take care not to catch the
cloth on the mesh*

Cauttiion::Do nott alllloww lliiqquiidds tto ttouchh tthhe ciircuiitt boardd*

Fan Circuit

The X%(' is equipped with a !+speed fan circuit for efficient thermal management*
The amplifier has the fan jumper in the “high” position as a factory setting* To reduce
the speed of the fan, place the jumper in the “slow” position*

Cauttiion::

Have your dealer check the fan for obstructions if your amplifier over
heats* When the Thermal Protection Circuit is engaged, the orange LED will be
illuminated and power may be reduced*

Have your dealer check the circuit board for dust* If present, use a low pressure
air source to blow+off the dust particles*

DO NOT

use a high+pressure source,

brush or any similar device to clean the circuit board!

Technical Services

Our customer’s satisfaction is our purpose* You represent our present and our
future* It is our goal to create and nurture relationships based upon trust and
respect* This commitment is not taken lightly or just for today; it is our way of
doing business* We believe there is no other way*

Xtant’s policies and procedures are designed, in the event of a problem, to minimize
the amount of your “down+time” and inconvenience* It is our commitment to
service and return such product in no more than two (!) working days from the time
Xtant receives the equipment* Please consider weekends or holidays (which may fall
within the time period) when estimating the return date of serviced product*

For technical assistance and information regarding products and/or installation,
please contact Xtant’s Customer Relations Department from -:(( am to ):(( pm
MST– Monday thru Friday at:

Phone: (---) ""&+-!%-

Fax: (%(!) "'$ -%((

Optional Performance Upgrades

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*

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 frequency from !( Hz to !(kHz can be chosen* The “Q” ranges
from $ to $( in value, allowing a wide variety of bandwidth adjustment to
address the subtle tuning requirements common to mobile audio systems*

Low Frequency Equalizer (LFQ)

The LFQ will add Bass impact to any system* It provides ."dB, .-dB, or
.$!dB of Boost at a center frequency of ")Hz* The LFQ will enhance the bass

performance of any subwoofer system, sealed or ported* However, if you are
using the LFQ with a ported enclosure, be sure that the ")Hz frequency is at
or above the vent tuning frequency

or damage may occur to the speaker*

Remote Gain Module (RGM)

The RGM adds remote gain control for either subwoofer or stereo channels* Add
more bass or add more mids and highs with the RGM* Remote mounted control
adjusts up to $)dB of gain* With a mounting depth of $+'/"” and a modular cord
included, installation remains flexible*

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