JL AUDIO XDM200-2 200W 2-Channel Amplifier Owner’s Manual

JL AUDIO XDM200-2 200W 2-Channel Amplifier

Product Information

The M20/200W 2-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER is a high-quality audio amplifier designed for automotive or marine installations. It features advanced S.WITHNG technology for efficient power delivery and comes with various controls and connections for versatile usage.

Product Installation Considerations

• Ensure proper power connection by connecting the positive (+12V) power wire and negative (GND) ground wire.
• Connect the positive (+12V) activation wire to control the amplifier’s power.
• Make appropriate connections for input signals using the provided RCA cables.
• If desired, connect a remote level controller (HD-RLC or MHD-RLC) for easy adjustment of the amplifier’s volume.
• Connect the speaker outputs according to your setup, either using CH. 1 (L) and CH. 2 (R) outputs or bridging them together.

Safety Considerations

• Ensure the amplifier is powered off during installation.
• Avoid short circuits by properly connecting the power and ground wires.
• Do not exceed the recommended power specifications of the amplifier.

Product Controls

The amplifier features several controls for configuring its operation:

• Status LED: Indicates the operating status of the amplifier.
• Turn On Mode: Configures the activation method of the amplifier.
• Input Filter: Configures the input filter application for optimal performance.
• Input Sensitivity: Adjusts the input stage sensitivity of each channel pair.
• Filter Mode: Configures the filter mode of CH. 1&2 for frequency attenuation.
• Filter Frequency: Adjusts the cutoff frequency of the active filter.

Product Input Sensitivity Level Setting

To achieve overall system balance, follow the steps below to adjust the input sensitivity of each amplifier channel pair:

Necessary Equipment:

• Speaker(s)
• Source unit
• Processors (if used)

The Nine-Step Procedure:

1. 1. Disconnect the speaker(s) from the amplifier’s speaker output connectors.

2. Turn off all processing (bass/treble, loudness, EQ, etc.) on the source unit, processors (if used), and amplifier.
3. Set the fader control to the center position and the subwoofer level control to 3/4 of maximum, if used.

What In The Box

Installation Instructions

INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS

• Installation requires appropriate tools and safety equipment. Professional installation is recommended.
• This product is water-resistant.
• Do not submerge or subject to high-pressure water spray.
• Before installation, turn off the audio system and disconnect the battery system from the audio system.
• When possible, install in a dry, well-ventilated location that does not interfere with factory installed systems. If a dry environment is not available, a location that is not exposed to heavy splashing may be used.
• Do not install in the engine compartment, any areas of extreme heat or where it will be directly exposed lo the elements.
• Before cutting or drilling, check for potential obstacles behind mounting surfaces.
• Carefully route all system wiring away moving parts and sharp edges; secure with cable ties or wire clamps and use grommets and loom where appropriate to protect from sharp edges.

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

• Only use this product with 12 volt, negative ground electrical systems. This product is not certified or approved for use in aircraft.
• Mount this product securely to prevent damage or injury in severe conditions.
• An appropriate fuse (or circuit breaker) at the main power wire is vital for vehicle/vessel safety and must be installed within 18 inches ( 45 cm) of the positive battery connection.
• For ABYC and NMEA applications, circuit protection is required within 7 inches (18 cm) of the battery, unless the cable is in an enclosure or conduit.
• Listen to your audio system at levels appropriate for operating conditions and hearing safety.

CONNECTIONS

| Connection| Description| Notes
---|---|---|---
1| ****

+12VDC

| ****

Positive(+12V) Power Connection

|  4 AWG wire (8 AWG minimum)

Install 20A fuse at(+) battery post

Ground

| ****

Negative (GND) Ground Connection

| 4 AWG wire (required)

Remote

| ****

Positive(+12V) Activation Connection

| 18 – 12 AWG wire capacity

See OTurn On Mode for more info

2| CH. 1 Input| Left Input Signal, Black RCA| ****

Accepts 200mV – 4V input voltage

See O Input Mode for more info

CH. 2 Input| Right Input Signal, Red RCA
Preout 1| Left Pass-Through Preamp Signal, Black RCA| Same signal that is connected to CH. 1&2 inputs

Unaffected by the amplifier’s filters

Preout 2

| ****

Right Pass-Through Preamp Signal , Red RCA

3| Remote Level Control| Remote Level Controller Connection (optional) (HD-RLCor MHO-RLC)| Operates as an attenuator only:

Fully counter-clockwise = Level Muted Fully clockwise= Level Unaffected Multiple amplifiers can be cont rolled from a single HD-RLC using a non-duplex phone line splitter and multiple phone cables.

4| ****

CH. 1 ( L )

Speaker Output

| (+)| (+) Positive Speaker Output I CH. 1&2 Bridged(+)| Minimum impedance load: Stereo mode 2’2 ohms Bridged mode 2’4 ohms

16 – 8 AWG wire capacity

–| ****

(-) Negative Speaker Output

CH.2 (R)

Speaker Output

| (+)| ****

(+) Positive Speaker Output

–| (-) Negative Speaker Output I CH. 1&2 Bridged (-)

APPENDIX A

Input Sensitivity Level Setting

Follow the steps below to adjust the input sensitivity of each amplifier channel pair to achieve overall system balance.

Necessary Equipment

•  Digital AC Voltmeter

•  Sine-wave test tone recorded at O dBfs reference level in the frequency range to be amplified. Do not use attenuated test tones (·10 dB, -20 dB, etc.).

Full range channel/amplifier applications: 1 kHz Subwoofer channel/amplifier applications: 50Hz

•  Depending on your type of source unit, the sine-wave may be played via a CD, USB thumb drive, portable media player or Bluetooth • audio source. Make sure to disable any EQ/DSP modes on your portable media player during level setting.

The Nine – Step Procedure
1. Disconnect the speaker(s) from the amplifier’s speaker output connectors.
2. Turn off all processing (bass/treble, loudness, EQ etc.) on the source unit,processors (if used) and amplifier. Set the fader control to center position and the subwoofer level control to 3/4 of maximum, if used.
3. Turn all “Input Sens:’ controls all the way down.
4. Set the source unit volume to 3/4 of full volume.This will allow for reasonable gain overlap with moderate clipping at full volume.
5. Using the chart below, determine the target voltage for input sensitivity adjustment according to the nominal impedance of the speaker system connected to the amplifier outputs.
6. Verify that you have disconnected the speakers before proceeding. Play a track with an appropriate sine wave (within the frequency range to be amplified) at 3/4 source unit volume.
7. Connect the AC voltmeter to the speaker output terminals of the amplifier. If the channel pair is operating in stereo, it is only necessary to measure one channel. If bridged, make sure you test the voltage at the correct terminals (L+ and R- ).
8. Increase the”lnput Sens .” control until the target voltage is observed with the voltmeter.
9. Once you have adjusted each channel section to its maximum low-distortion output level, reconnect the speaker(s). The”Input Sens.”controls can now be adjusted downward if the amplifier requires attenuation to achieve the desired system balance.
IMPORTANT !
Do not increase any “Input Sens.” setting for any amplifier channel or channel pair in the system beyond the maximum level estab­ lished during this procedure. Doing so will result in audible distortion and possible speaker damage.
It will be necessary to re-adjust the”lnput Sens:’ if any equalizer boost is activated after setting the” lnput Sens: ‘

with this procedure. This applies to any EQ boost circuit, including source unit tone controls or EQ circuits. EQ cuts will not require re-adjustment.

Nomina l Impedance|
---|---
80| | 17.3 V| 34.6V|
40| 17.3V| 28.2V
20| 14.1 V| not recommended

SPECIFICATIONS

Amplifier Section

Amplifier Topology| NexD™Ultra -High-Speed Class D
Power Supply Type| Unregulated MOSFET Switching
Minimum Copper Power / GND Wire| BAWG

(Note: ( CA/ Copper Clad Aluminum wire is not recommended. )

Recommended Fuse| 20A

Rated RMS Power @ 14.4V,

< 1% THD + N

| 75 W x 2 @ 4 0| l OOW x 2 @ 20
150W x 1 @ 8 0 Bridged| 200W x 1 @ 4 0 Bridged

Rated RMS Power @ 12.SV,

< 1% THD+N

| 60W x 2 @ 4 0| 90 W x 2 @ 20
120W x 1 @ 8 0 Bridged| 1BOW x 1 @ 4 0 Bridged
Frequency Response| 12 Hz- 22 kHz(+O,- l d B)
S/ N Ratio (A-weighted, 20 Hz- 20 kHz

noise bandwidth )

|

104 dB (Referred to rated power),

84 dB (Referred to 1 W)

Damping Factor| > 1SO / 50 Hz @ 4 0 , > 75 / 50 Hz @ 2 0
Input Section
Number of Inputs| 2 (One Stereo Pair)
input type| Differentia-balanced with RCA jack input s
Input Voltage Range| 200mV – 4V RMS

Signal Processing

Filter Type| Active , 12dB/ octave, High -Passor Low-Pass (SO – 5,000 Hz ), defeatable
---|---
Remot e Level Control| HD-RLC or M HD-RLC (optional). Full mute to O dB range.

Dimensions

• LxWxH: 6.85 in. × 7.09 in. × 2.05 in. (174 mm x 180 mm x 52 mm)

Due to ongoing product development, all specifications are subject to change without notice.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

USA Limited Warranty

FOR CAR AUDIO PRODUCTS SOLD AT RETAIL

JL Audio warrants these products to be free of defects in materials and workmanship from the original date of purchase for these periods:
One (1) year from the original date of purchase: Car Speakers and Subwoofers
Two (2) years from the original date of purchase: Car Amplifiers, Electronics, Enclosed Sub woofers, Stealthbox, and Connection Products

Note: The Car Amplifier Warranty Period Is extended to three (3) years when accompanied by the purchase of a qualifying JL Audio Amplifier Power

Connection System and with installation by an authorized JL Audio dealer. This warranty is not transferable and applies only to the original retail purchaser from an authorized JL Audio dealer in the USA. Should service be necessary under this warranty for any reason due to manufacturing defect or malfunction, JL Audio will (at its discretion), repair or replace the defective product with new or remanufactured product at no charge.

Note: Products purchased from unauthorized dealers are not covered under warranty.

Damage caused by the following is not covered under warranty: accident, misuse, physical abuse, product modification or neglect, failure to follow Installation instructions, unauthorized repair attempts, and misrepresentations by the seller. loudspeakers with thermal or over-excursion damage are not covered under warranty. This warranty does not cover incidental, accidental or consequential damages and does not cover the cost of removing or reinstalling products. Cosmetic damage due to improper handling, accident or normal wear and tear or exposure to harsh chemicals is not covered under warranty. Jl Audio will not be responsible for restoring or maintaining custom finishes or cosmetic treatments applied to products.

This warranty is void If the product’s serial number has been removed, altered or defaced

Any applicable implied warranties are limited in duration to the period of the express warranty as provided herein beginning with the date of the original purchase at retail, and no warranties, whether express or implied, shall apply to this product thereafter. Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties, therefore these exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

If you need service on your JL Audio product

All USA retail warranty returns should be nnt to JL Audio freight prepaid through an authorized JL Audio dealer and must be accompanied by proof of purchase (a copy of the original retail sales receipt.) Direct returns from consumers or non-authorized dealers will be refused unless specifically authorized by Jl Audio with a valid return authorization number. Warranty expiration on products returned without proof of purchase will be determined from the manufacturing date code. Coverage may be invalidated as this date is prior to purchase date. Return only defective components. (If one speaker fails in a system, return only that speaker component, not the entire system.) Non-defective items received will be returned freight-collect. Customer is responsible for shipping charges and insurance in sending the product to Jl Audio. Freight damage on returns is not covered under warranty.

JL Audio Customer Service

• 1-954-443-1100
• 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Eastern Time Zone)
• JL Audio Technical Support: www.jlaudio.com/support

Original Equipment Warranty

For JL Audio products installed as original equipment by a boat or vehicle manufacturer, warranty coverage Is provided within the boat or vehicle manufacturer’s warranty program. Please contact your boat dealer or manufacturer.

International Warranty

JL Audio Car Audio products are warrantied against defects in materials and workmanship for a minimum time period as stated in the USA warranty above, beginning on the date of purchase from a Dealer authorized by a JL Audio Distributor. The warranty is only valid within the country of purchase and products are covered by each country’s JL Audio Distributor warranty program. To find your country’s Distributor please visit this link: www.jtaudio.com/pages/dealer-locator Consumers In the EEA countries and the Russian Federation are protected by local consumer law and benefit from local statutory warranties. Jl Audio reserves the right to change or modify any of the terms and conditions contained in this Warranty Statement, at any time and in our sole discretion. Any changes or modifications will be effective immediately upon posting of the revisions on the JL Audio website at www.jlaudlo.com/warranty, and you waive any right you may have to receive specific notice of such changes or modifications.

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