Xtant 403A Car Audio Amplifier
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1. z ZX o WNER S INSTALLATION LOG lt Upon installation of your mobile audio sound system your LLTO Authorized Xtant Select Dealer will complete this log Keep this owners manual with your vehicle as a reference for all amplifier settings OWNERS NAME VEHICLE MAKE M ODEL YEAR XTANT AMPLIFIER SERIAL NO FRONT AND MONO INPUT SENSITIVITY JUMPER CIRCLE SETTING 20 dB x 1 10dB x 3 04 1 10dB x3 20 dB x10 20 dB x 1 10dB 3 0 x1 10dB x3 20 dB x 10 OUTPUT GAIN ADJUSTMENT DRAW ARROW POSITION CHAN 1 CHAN 2 CHAN 1 INSTALLED ACCESSORY MODULES AMPLIFIER PORTS RCA LINE OUTPUT PORT PQM1 YES NO N A CM 24x YES NO N A LFQ 45 YES NO LFQ 45 YES NO CM 12H YES NO CM 12H YES NO CM 12L YES NO CM 12L YES NO RM 4 YES NO N A RM 8 YES NO N A RM 12 YES NO N A RM 16 YES NO N A FRONT REAR BALANCED LINE ENABLE DISABLE ENABLE DISABLE XTANT SELECT DEALER PHONE INSTALLATION SPECIALIST DATE INSTALLED2. Load Input Sensitivity 100 mV to 8 5 V RMS Unbalanced Source 100 mV to 17 V RMS Balanced Source Input to Line Output Gain 0 dB 20 dB Selectable in 10 dB Steps Line Outputs Yes Crossover CM12HP amp CM12LP Included Module Ports 4 for Amplifier and 1 for Line Outputs Power Supply Fully Regulated Pulse Width Modulated Operational Voltage 11 to 15 Volts Fusing No On Board Fuse Fusing Requirement 60 Amp Size Lx W x H 18 5 x 7 6 x 2 25 Warranty Limited 4 Year Parts and Labor SEE PAGE ELEVEN OF THIS MANUAL FOR COMPLETE DETAILS Adding Accessories Modules The 403a is equipped with five accessory docking ports The four ports dedicated to the amplifier are labeled Amp Vert Horiz Acc Port and Amp Vert Acc Port The fifth port is dedi cated to the RCA line outputs and is labeled Line Out Vert Acc Port Xtant offers two types of accessory modules which are designed for either Horizontal or Vertical mounting The docking port located behind the RCA line outputs labeled Amp Vert Horiz Acc Port will accept any module while the ports labeled Vert will only accept modules designed for vertical mounting The following is a list of Xtant Accessory Modules including their Horizontal or Vertical mounting design XTANT ACCESSORY MODULES Model Function Mounting Model Function Mounting CM 24x XOVER HORIZ CM12H XOVER VERT POM 1 EQ HORIZ CM12L XOVER VERT LFQ 45 Bass EQ VERT NGM 1 NOISE GATE HORIZ
3. OR COMMERCIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE BREACH OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY Some states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you 7 Your unit will be serviced on an in warranty basis within the warranty period for the correction of warranted defects If improper operation of your Xtant product should occur contact your Authorized Xtant Dealer for assistance with the return and factory repair of your Xtant product If an Authorized Xtant Dealer is not available please contact Xtant s Customer Service Department for assistance ELECTRONICS SPEAKERS Xtant Technologies Xtant Technologies X ant 7676 South 46th Street 805 Woodman Ave Phoenix Arizona 85040 Winslow 11 61089 888 449 8268 800 556 2888 TO RETURN XTANT PRODUCTS OUT OF WARRANTY Contact Xtant s Warranty Department at 602 431 8686 from 8 00 am to 5 00 pm MST for a Return Authorization Number Return the unit postage prepaid in the original protective carton Please include a description of the problem and if desired a request for an estimate of repair costs Unless a request for an estimate is included the unit will be repaired as necessary Repaired unit will be returned with an itemized statement C O D certified or Visa MC Xtant provides a 90 day warranty on all repairs serviced as non war ranty units
4. The four accessory ports dedicated to the amplifier allow you to add the level s of signal processing that your system requires An example would be if a band pass function is required a CM12H high pass at the lowest frequen cy of the band pass and a CM12L low pass at the highest frequency of the band pass could be used to create a 12 dB per octave band pass filter A more basic set up would be a POM 1 EQ module and a CM 12 crossover module The Line Out Vert Acc Port will only accept one of the vertical accessory modules This allows bass equalization or a crossover function to be dedicat ed to the RCA line outputs If a module is not used jumpers in place a sig nal is still present at the RCA line outputs OPTIONAL ACCESSORY MODULES 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 expand ing and customizing performance for your unique application PARAMETRIC EQUALIZATION MODULE POM 1 The PQM 1 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 bandwidth and gain adjust ments Any frequency from 20 Hz to 20kHz can be chosen The Q ranges from 1 to 10 in value providing a wide range
5. appreciate your investment in quality mobile audio If you have a problem or a suggestion please give us a call or write us Thanks for having the faith in the music and the faith in us We look forward to a long and enduring relationship Welcome to Xtant T TABLE OF CONTENTS Safeguards 4 Xtant 403a 5 Specifications 6 ADDING ACCESSORY MODULES 7 Optional Accessor y Modules 8 Maintenance 9 Gustomer Relations Technical Services 10 Warranty 11 Owner sInstallation Log 12 Installer 5 Refer ence Insert SAFEGUARDS extant pe 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 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 Dealer Caution The use of a high powered mobile audio sound system may cause damage or a loss of hearing Listening at loud volume levels may impair your ability to hear traffic sounds and therefore may constitute a traffic hazard Xtant advis es lower volume levels while driving Installer 5 Refer ence in sert The Installer s Reference is an insert included in this manual It is designed to assist your Authorized Xtant Select Dealer s profession
6. for a high performance speaker and subwoofer system The on board Balanced Line Inputs will accept a wide range of input sig nals from your OEM Factory head unit to the latest advances in CD head unit technology The Balanced Line circuitry also helps eliminate noise alternator whine induced into the signal cables As with all Xtant amplifiers the 403a incorporates a forced convection ther mal management system a Pulse Width Modulated power supply for unsur passed reliability three on board accessory ports allow performance upgrades via Xtant s plug in modules All these features are encased in ant s exclusive finish of polished stainless steel and copper Standard Features Forced Convection Coolin g The 403a employs forced convection cooling for thermal management An on board thermal sensing circuit regulates fan speed to maintain optimum operating AE N temperature SSA Modular Expansion Ports The 403a is with five modular port s Four of the ports are dedicated to the amplifier and allow you to dock any of Xtant s signal processing modules The fifth port is reserved for add on signal processing to the RCA line outputs The modular method of system expansion is a convenient means of adding the level s of signal processing to satisfy your unique system requirements Balanced Floating In put The 403a is supplied with Balanced Floating inputs When engage
7. of adjustment to address the subtle tuning requirements com mon with most mobile audio systems 24 DB OCTAVE CROSSOVER MODULE CM 24X The CM 24X is a 24 dB per octave Linkwitz Riley crossover filter The CM 24x module improves loudspeaker polar response while its steeper slope provides enhanced system design flexibility RESISTOR MODULES RM4 RM8 RM 12 amp RM 16 The RM 4 8 12 amp 16 resistor modules are designed to acti vates the passive speaker terminals on the 403a and 302a while providing four different levels of attenuation for the speakers connected to these terminals The RM 4 module offers 4 dB of attenuation the RM 8 offers 8 dB of attenua tion the RM 12 offers 12 dB of attenuation and the RM 16 offers 16 dB of attenuation PA 2 E x MAINTENANCE Recommended Cleaning Procedures S Cleaning the fan Circuit Board Every 90 Days A The internal fan in all Xtant amplifiers need periodic cleaning If you are in a high dust environment every 30 days is recommended We recommend that your dealer remove the cover and clean the fan blades with a soft brush Loose dust can be removed with a vacuum hose Caution 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 B Have your dealer check the circuit board for dust If present use a low press
8. 424242424242424242422424124 124944 5 MANUAL 403a See E See E See ee E Bee PEG BEB eG BEE eee BEB eG BEB ee m m m BEB eG BEEBE EEES XTANT TECHNOLOGIES H Dxxtant 403a x etant xetant ikst nt e kstent 1 adj still in existence especially of enduring excellence lle g of xtant quality that stands the test of time and the passing of fads 2 adj Standing out or above as in out standing the quality or state of being original from L xstans xstantis n present participle of xstare to stand forth Second origin Prescott AZ U S A Ntl Frst 1994 v to xtantify to stand up and be heard 3 noun XTANT applied creativity esp a company of people united to apply original thinking to continually advance the spectrum of extraordi narily vivid sound reproduction to apply innovative thought and action to questions previously considered resolved XTANT TECHNOLOGIES 7676 South 46th Street Phoenix Arizona 85040 602 431 8686 FAX 602 431 8600 WELCOME WELCOME We would like to personally thank you for choosing Xtant Technologies equip ment Our mission is to continually provide you with the best mobile audio any where Our goal is to exceed your expectations Our driving concepts are superior ity through simplicity flexibility compatibility reliability efficiency and ease of s
9. al 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 sys tem design and advanced installation capabilities and Xtant highly recom mends 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 Ground Remote Turn On and Speaker cables Please refer to the Installer s Reference for recommended wire gauges Fusing Requirements The 403a is not fuse protected For safety an outboard 60 amp fuse may be added close to the amplifier A 60 amp fuse must be installed in line with the power wire at the battery In the case of a multi amp system use a fuse value equal to the combined total demand of all amplifiers in the system Water and Moisture Install all Xtant amplifiers and accessories in a location free of moisture or exposure to water 403a The403a is a 400 Watt amplifier designed to provide high power exceptional flexibility and outstanding performance in an all in one package The 403a s three channel technology is all you need
10. ct is returned immediately to Xtant This warranty is not transferable 3 The date of purchase and proof of Authorized Dealer Installation of an Xtant product must be established by an original or copy of the original sales receipt which must accompany the arti cle being returned for warranty work 4 This warranty shall NOT apply to any Xtant unit found to have the original factory serial number removed or defaced All products received by Xtant for in warranty or out of warranty repair with their original serial numbers removed or defaced will NOT be repaired and will be returned to sender freight collect 5 The provisions of this warranty shall not apply to any Xtant unit used for a purpose for which it is not designed which has been repaired or altered in any way or which has been connected installed or adjusted other than in accordance with the instructions furnished in Xtant s owner s manual Nor shall this warranty apply to any part which has been subject to misuse neglect or accident 6 Xtant does not authorize any other persons to assume any other liability in connection with its products THIS WARRANTY IS THE ONLY EXPRESS WARRANTY MADE BY XTANT APPLICABLE TO ITS PRODUCTS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PAR TICULAR PURPOSE APPLICABLE TO XTANT S AMPLIFIERS AND OR ACCESSORIES IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY XTANT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL
11. d this cir cuitry helps to eliminate system noise associated with sround loops It also increases input sensitivity which widens the scope of head units for use with the 403a resistor modules passive speaker terminals The Resistor Modules RM serve two purposes First they activate the passive speaker terminals and attenuate turn down the level of any speakers connected to these terminals Designed to power the rear fill speakers the passive termi nals may be used with any speakers that you desire to attenuate ie tweet ET d Benno The Modules offer four levels of attenuation 4 8 12 or Protection Circuitr Both Thermal and Overcurrent protection are incorporated into the 403a In the event of a problem either thermal or over current protection will reduce amplifier power to maintain operation Status LEDs Three 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 employed and the orange LED glows when the thermal protection circuit is operational Xtant 403a SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Response 5 Hz to 50 kHz 3 dB Number of Channels 3 Watts per Channel 0 40 2 50 1 100 Watts per Channel 9 20 2x 100 1 x 200 Stereo Ch Bridged 40 1 x 200 Distortion THD lt 04 Signal to Noise Ratio gt 100 dB Damping Factor gt 200 100 Hz with 4Q
12. nformation regarding products and or installation please contact Xtant s Customer Service Department from 8 00 am to 5 00 pm MST Monday thru Friday at Phone 602 4318686 Fax 602 4318600 u s a Toll free 888 449 8268 LIMITED U S A WARRANTY This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Xtant Technologies Xtant warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service when the unit is installed by an Authorized Xtant Dealer as folows electronics 4 four years from original purchase date speakers sub woofers 3 three years from original purchase date Non Authorized Dealer installed products carry a one 1 year parts and labor limited warranty The extent and conditions of Xtant s Limited Warranty are as follows 1 Authorized Xtant Dealer Installed Products Xtant will repair at no charge to the original pur chaser any unit which Xtant s examination discloses to be defective and under warranty provided the defect occurs within the warranty period and the product is returned immediately to Xtant This warranty is not transferable 2 Non Authorized Xtant Dealer Installed Products Xtant will repair at no charge to the original purchaser any unit which Xtant s examination discloses to be defective and under warranty pro vided the defect occurs within one 1 year from the date of purchase and the produ
13. ure 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 Cleaning the Amplifier Clean the stainless steel cover with a cotton cloth For a more thorough cleaning use WD 40 Apply the cleaner to the cloth not the amplifier and wipe the surface Take care not to catch the cloth on the copper mesh Do not allow liquids to touch the circuit board B To polish the stainless steel cover use a commercially available stainless steel cleaner polish Please read the directions supplied with the polish before beginning Apply the cleaner polish to the cloth not the amplifier and wipe the surface Take care not to catch the cloth on the copper mesh STATEM ENT OF PURPOSE Our customer s satisfaction is our purpose You repre sent 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 that the product will be at our facility for no more than four 4 days Please consider weekends or holidays which may fall within the time period when estimat ing the return date of serviced product For technical assistance and i
14. ystem expansion We began with a clean slate We challenged all the assumptions We enlisted a dream team of audio specialists manufacturers installers designers and audiophiles We all became excited about the possibilities We listened We are still listening We Listen to your recommendations opinions and needs We Listen to our fellow supporting manufacturers to ensure that our products interface well with a wide variety of products We Listen to our equipment with sensitive and critical ears to provide the finest mobile audio components on the planet We have created Xtant because we respect the music and the people who want to really listen The result has expanded the expectations of extraordinarily vivid mobile audio Vivid mobile audio a continuing evolution of the art of listing and hearing well We believe that music deserves the maximum accuracy in reproduc tion We have united art of the technology and the technology of the art to create the magic Xtant is only available through the finest specialized mobile audio retailers Your Xtant Select Dealer was chosen by us 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 sys tem and your level of satisfaction Whether you are a professional competitor in auto sound or a privately passion ate connoisseur of fine music we salute you and
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