BLAUPUNKT XLF200A Low Profile Active Subwoofer System Operational Guide
- June 3, 2024
- Blaupunkt
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BLAUPUNKT XLF200A Low Profile Active Subwoofer System
Specifications
- DIAMETER: 200mm
- RMS POWER: 150 watts
- MAX POWER: 300 watts
- FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 20 – 150 Hz
- SIGNAL/NOISE RATIO: >92 dB
- INPUT SENSITIVITY: 1 – 9V
- PHASING CONTROL: 0 – 180˚
- PEAK POWER HANDLING: 300 watts
- IMPEDANCE: 6 ohms
- DIMENSION W X H X D: 340mm x 225mm x 79mm
Introduction
Please read these operating instructions before using the equipment for the first time.
We provide a manufacturer’s warranty for products bought within the European Union. For devices purchased outside the European Union, the warranty terms can be called up from www.blaupunkt.com.
Safety Notes
Please observe the following safety notes during the installation and connection.
- Disconnect the negative pole of the battery! Observe the Safety notes or the vehicle manufacturer.
- When you drill holes, ensure that you do not damage any vehicle components.
- If the positive and negative cable are extended, ensure that the cross section is not less than 2.5 mm.
- An incorrect installation can result in malfunctions of the electronic vehicle systems or your car sound system.
Installation and connection instructions
With respect to accident safety, the XLF 200 A must be se- cured in a professional way.
When selecting the installation location, select a dry lotion that offers sufficient air circulation for cooling the amplifier.
The XLf 200 A must not be installed on rear shelves, rear seats or other locations that are open to the front. The installation location must be suitable to accept the SP yews and provide d him support (see page 37 / Fig. 1).
The amplifier power cable must be fitted with a fuse no more than 30 cm from the battery to protect the vehicle battery in case of a short circuit between power amplifier and battery.
Connection (see page 38 / Fig. 2)
- 10 A fuse 2
- Preamplifer inputs
- Power-on indicator (Protect/ Power)
- Input sensitivity
- Upper cut-off frequency
- Phase position
- Connector cable
- Right loudspeaker input
- Left loudspeaker input
- -Earth
- +Battery
Voltage supply
- We recommend a minimum cross section of 2.5 mm
- Route commercially available plus cables to the battery and connect via fuse holder.
- Use cable glands for holes with sharp edges.
- Securely fasten commercially available minus cables to a noise-free earth point (chassis screw, chassis metal) (not to the minus pole of the battery).
- Scrap the contact surfaces of the earth point until they are bright and grease with graphite grease.
Connection 11 is connected to the positive pole of the battery and connection 10 to negative vehicle ground. The control of the XLf 200 A should ideally be a two-channel control, either via the Preamplifer outputs or the loudspeaker outputs of the car sound system. A control solely via the right or left channel is also possible since the low-frequency portion of the music is generally identical on both channels.
Integrated fuse
The fuse integrated in the amplifier protects the output stage and the entire electrical system in case of a malfunction. If a replacement fuse is used, never bridge fuses or replace them with a type with higher current.
Audio inputs
You can select between 2 different audio inputs;
Cinch (RCA)
Hi level (loudspeaker connections)
Use only one of the audio inputs; otherwise, it may lead to audio interferences.
The preamplifier outputs are connected to the cinch (RCA) sockets 2 of the subwoofer box via a shielded sound cable. With control via the loudspeaker outputs, the input connections of pos.8/9 are fed to the closest loudspeaker cables front or rear) on the left and right. They are separated and connected to the input connections. The polarity of the +or -connections must be observed. Bridge output stages BTL) can also be connected directly without an additional adapter.
Switching on/off
A special feature of the XLf 200 A is its automatic switch-on The subwoofer box automatically switches on if a music signal is received. If no music signal is received for more than 60 seconds, the XLf 200 A automatically switches off.
VOL control
The VOL control 4 is used to adjust the input sensitivity of the power amplifier to the output voltage of your car sound system preamplifier output. The adjustment range is from 0.1V to 7.5 V. If a car sound system of a third- party manufacturer is connected, the input sensitivity must be adjusted corresponding to the manufacturer data.
A few important explanations in this context:
By turning the control clockwise, the input sensitivity of the amplifier and, therefore, also the volume increases. However, this is not a volume control; no further amplifier output can be achieved in the end position, even if it may sound like that at the beginning. The system merely increases the volume faster if the volume control of the car sound system is turned up.
CROSSOVER frequency control
The CROSSOVER control S) allows setting the desired entry frequency.
Example:
At a setting of 150 Hz, the amplifier has a frequency range of 20 Hz to 150 Hz.
Settings
The following control setting is recommended as basic setting before putting the device into operation: Sensitivity (VOL) Pos.4 to minimum, PHASE Pos. 6) to 0°, filter (CROSSOVER) Pos. 5 to approx. 80 Hz. Switch on the device and select a musical piece with distinctive bass playback.
Increase the volume of your car sound system to the desired volume level. Now slowly increase the VOL control until you can hear a clear amplification of the bass level. Next, use the CROSSOVER control 5 to select a filter setting that provides a well-contoured bass. You may have to alternately optimize the sensitivity setting (4) and the filter setting (5)
A droning bass with excessive volume requires a filter setting with a low frequency.
The phase switch must be set so that the bass is integrated into the acoustic pattern as best as possible and not recognizable as an individual source. Also check your settings of the XLf 200 A with the bass control fully open and, if necessary, with activated loudness. An overloading of the subwoofer box by selecting an excessive amplification (pos.) results in a distorted playback and can damage the loudspeaker.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Would this connect to and function with the factory-installed Jetta system in 2022?****
It will, indeed. Low level (RCA jack) or high-level connections are available (speaker wires)
Do you require purchasing a wiring kit?****
It includes simple wiring. I employed RCA cables and expanded my power cords.
Will this function with the stock head unit and infotainment system in my 2018 Honda CRV EX?****
Yes, it will work with the Honda CRV EX.
Can you wire two of them in parallel?****
Yes. However, it is recommended to use the low pass connection (RCA plug)
Does this speaker require an amplifier to be powered?****
You don’t need an external amplifier.
Does it have an auto on/off feature?****
Yes, you can switch it on or off with the remote.
Does this fit the Toyota Solara from 2005?****
Of course, it isn’t plug-and-play.
How to connect the radio in your automobile?****
If your radio has one, you can connect directly to the speaker cables or use the RCA low level output connector.
Is there a remote gain on this amplifier?****
Yes, there is a wired remote gain.
Are underseat subwoofers any good?****
Low-frequency bass is a distinctive sound that underseat subwoofers make. Kick drums and bass guitars produce this frequency. The result is an astonishing sonic fusion when the subwoofers are combined with other speakers that produce higher frequencies. little electricity usage.
Is active subwoofer better than passive?****
Despite all of the benefits of passive subwoofers, active subwoofers are still more frequently used. They don’t require the use of or the acquisition of any additional parts or components, but instead provide a deeper, more powerful sound.
Are active subwoofers good?****
Active subwoofers are a one-stop shop for many home theatre owners and designers since the integrated amplifier is ideally tuned to the speaker’s power requirements.
What is the difference between an active subwoofer and powered subwoofer?****
Active subwoofers, also referred to as powered subwoofers, have a built-in amplifier as their own power source. Active subwoofers work best when utilized in a single subwoofer setup and are simple to set up. Because of this, active subwoofer placement is more crucial.
Can subwoofers damage your alternator?****
Your alternator cannot be harmed by subwoofers on their own. A subwoofer and its amplifier, though, can harm your alternator if they drain your battery of power excessively. This could cause the alternator to overheat and possibly fail.