PowerBass XL-850 8 Speaker System Owner’s Manual

PowerBass XL-850 8 Speaker System

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of a PowerBass USA Xtreme™ full-range Bluetooth speaker system. You now own a Bluetooth soundbar of uncompromising design and engineering from a factory that truly believes in the relentless pursuit of perfection. Incorporating the highest quality parts and state-of- the-art materials, these Bluetooth speakers display the ultimate balance between high fidelity, performance and long-lasting reliability.

At PowerBass USA, Inc. we are confident you will have many years of outstanding enjoyment from this great SPEAKER investment. For maximum performance we recommend that you have your new PowerBass Xtreme product installed by an Authorized PowerBass Xtreme Dealer.

To learn more about PowerBass, please visit us on the World Wide Web at http://www.powerbassusa.com

Continuous exposure to sound pressure levels in excess of 100 dB can cause permanent hearing loss. PowerBass Autosound Speakers are capable of producing sound pressure levels well over 170 dB. Please observe all local sound ordinances while listening to your PowerBass Autosound system. PowerBass USA, Inc. accepts no liability for hearing loss, bodily injury, or property damage due to the result of use or misuse of this product.

TECHNICAL FEATURES

• Square Marine Grade Poly Cone Woofers To supply the low-end bass response
• Full Range Marine Grade Poly Cone Speakers Set up in an optimum sound array for high volume output
• SD Mylar Tweeters Gives the sizzle that extends the sonic high frequency
• Precision Tuned DSP For extended frequency range and low distortion sonic playback
• Heavy Duty Extruded Aluminum Water Tight Housing For added heatsink cooling and a waterproof sealed environment
• Bluetooth And Wired AUX Inputs Let’s you select the way you want to delivery your music
• 2 Volt Line Output To add a second sound bar or external amplifier
• Universal L Mount Brackets Easy installation for many applications
• Optional Clamp Systems additional mounting options for square or round tubes
• (XL-SBCLAMP2, XL-SBSCLAMP, XL-SBTCLAMP Sold Separately).
• Optional Wireless Remote (XL-SBCONRF Sold Separately).  To have wireless control of your soundbar.

XL-1250:

• 3.5” x 6 Premium Marine Grade Woofers
• 3” x 2 Full Range Premium Marine Grade Speakers
• 1” x 4 Premium Marine Grade Mylar Dome Tweeters
• 500-Watt RMS Quad Bridged Mosfet Power Amplifier

XL-850:

• 3.5” x 4 Premium Marine Grade Woofers
• 3” x 2 Full Range Premium Marine Grade Speakers
• 1” x 2 Premium Marine Grade Mylar Dome Tweeters
• 400-Watt RMS Quad Bridged Mosfet Power Amplifier

XL-650:

• 3.5” x 2 Premium Marine Grade Woofers
• 3” x 2 Full Range Premium Marine Grade Speakers
• 1” x 2 Premium Marine Grade Mylar Dome Tweeters
• 300-Watt RMS Quad Bridged Mosfet Power Amplifier

SPECIFICATIONS FOR XTREME AMPLIFIED SOUNDBARS

(Due to continuing improvements these specifications are subject to change without any notice. Do not attempt to fix or repair this unit. Unauthorized repairs will void the manufacturer’s warranty..)

INSTALLATION EXPERIENCE

Installation of PowerBass mobile amplified soundbars requires detailed knowledge of electronics wiring. We strongly recommend installation by an authorized PowerBass dealer. This Owner’s Manual only provides general installation and operation instructions. If you have any reservations about your installation skills, please contact your local PowerBass dealer for assistance.

IMPORTANT
This amplified soundbar is designed for operation in vehicles with 12-volt Negative ground electrical systems only.

GENERAL INSTALLATION TIPS

Your PowerBass XL Bluetooth Soundbars were specially designed for providing high-fidelity sound in any terrain while being able to withstand the harshest of environments with their splash-proof design and military-grade aluminum chassis. Possible damage to your speakers may occur if improperly used by overdriving the system causing the sound to distort and causing permanent damage to the speakers. Playing loud music in an outdoor environment can permanently damage your hearing, as well as limit your ability to hear other traffic.

1. Be sure to carefully read and understand the instructions before attempting to install this product.
2. Turn off the audio system. For safety, disconnect the negative lead from the battery prior to beginning installation.
3. For easier installation, we recommend that if additional wiring is required, you run all wires prior to mounting your soundbar in place.
4. The outdoor environment can quickly accelerate corrosion so always use the highest quality connectors for a reliable installation and minimal signal or power loss.
5. Always use caution before you drill or cut! Be careful not to puncture gas tanks, fuel lines, hydraulic lines or electrical wiring when working on any vessel or vehicle.
6. Never run soundbar wires underneath the vehicle or exposed on a boat deck, keeping the wiring behind cover provides the best protection from environmental elements.
7. Avoid running any soundbar wire or signal cables near the vehicle’s electrical system to prevent noise from “bleeding” into the audio system.
8. Leave a little slack in the soundbar wire for easier installation, this will prevent pulling or stretching the wire and possibly causing a connection to come loose.

PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION

NOTE
The tools listed below may be required for proper installation

• An electric drill with bits
• Allen / Hex Key / Wrench Set
• Philips head and standard screwdrivers
• Wire strippers
• Crimping tool
• VOM (electronic volt ohm meter)
• Heat shrink tubing and heat gun
• Soldering iron
• Electronic (Rosen not Acid Core) Solder

NOTE
The stainless-steel hardware supplied with your PowerBass Xtreme soundbar has been chosen to resist rust and corrosion. If the particular hardware supplied will not work for your installation purposes, please be sure to use only appropriate marine grade (stainless steel) mounting hardware.

INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS

NOTE
Proceed only if you are a qualified installer, otherwise; see your Authorized PowerBass Dealer to professionally install this amplifier. Always wear protective eyewear when using tools.

• Turn off all stereo and other electrical devices before you begin.
• Disconnect the negative (-) lead from your vehicles battery.
• Locate all fuel lines, brake lines, oil lines, and electrical cables when planning the install.
• When connecting ground points, make sure all paint is carefully scrapped away from the body and contact is made with bare metal.
• Use a utility knife to trim away fabric from hole locations before drilling or cutting.
• When running power cables through sheet metal, be sure to use grommets to properly insulate the metal edges from the wire insulation.
• If possible, use tubing through grommets.

WARNING
Check your vehicle’s owner’s manual before disconnecting the battery. Disconnecting the battery on some vehicles may require an anti-theft code when reconnecting the battery and require the on-board computer to be reset at the dealership. Check with your local dealer if you are uncertain.

MOUNTING THE SOUNDBAR

L-brackets (Also compatible with XL-SBT/SBS CLAMPS providing additional mounting options) Use the supplied hardware to mount the L bracket to the sound bar at the desired mounting angle. Securely tighten all hardware. The diameter of the hole in the L- bracket is .25 inches.

NOTE: we do not supply the hardware to mount the sound bar to the vehicle when using the supplied L Brackets

C-clamp bracket (optional not included)

Place the XL-SBCLAMP2 at the desired mounting position, Remove the top C-Clamp portion and bolt the clamp base into the sound bar securely. Once in place and you are ready to mount the sound bar, attach the top C-Clamp portion using the correct length bolts for your bar size.

MOUNTING LOCATION

Find an unobstructed location that where the soundbar will be easily heard and out of the way so no harm will come to any individual in or around the vehicle. A prime location to mount the soundbar in an off-road vehicle would be on the roll bar preferably in the front of the cockpit.

POWER WIRING AND SIGNAL CONNECTIONS

Red Fuse Wire is the main power lead to be connected directly to the positive terminal of the12V battery. It is recommended to hook this power wire directly to the battery for better current and voltage flow (fig. 4).

Black Ground Wire (fig. 3 & 4) is the ground lead to the soundbar and needs to be a solid ground connection. Sand or scrape the paint away from a solid chassis location and use a screw or bolt with a star washer for best results. It is recommended to connect the Ground Wire directly to the Battery negative (fig. 4).

Blue Accessory Wire is the power on and off switch for your soundbar. Attach this lead your ignition or any 12-volt switched power.

Blue & White Remote Out Wire is to power on and off external amplifiers for use along with your soundbar.

AUX RCA Input is the audio input from a source unit that produces 250mV to 3 volts.

AUX RCA Output is up to a 2-volt output to drive an external amp (subwoofer or full-range) or a second sound bar. This output is a full-range variable output that is controlled by the soundbar pre-amp.

AUX INPUT

Connect the external audio input wire to your soundbar.  Turn the soundbar on by holding the power button for 3-5 seconds, an audible beep will confirm that the soundbar is powered on.  Now you can use the main controller on the soundbar to adjust volume up, down and mute. Track back and forward as well as pause will not work in AUX mode; these features work only in Bluetooth mode. In Aux mode these features can only be operated by your connected device. (Radio, Phone or MP3 Player).

AUX OUTPUT

The soundbar will send up to 2 volts of audio output to either an external amplifier (subwoofer or full-range) or second soundbar.  This is a variable output that is controlled by the main soundbar. To use the AUX output simply connect to the audio input of your amplifier or secondary sound bar.

CONTROLLER LAYOUT

CONTROLLER OPERATION

POWER/MUTE/PAUSE BUTTON

• Press and hold the button down for 3 to 5 seconds to power unit on/off.
• Press the button momentarily to pause the music in Bluetooth mode and once again to un-pause.
• Press the button momentarily once to mute the music in AUX mode and once again to un-mute.

BLUETOOTH/AUX MODE BUTTON

• Press Bluetooth/Aux button momentarily to switch between Bluetooth and auxiliary input.
• Press the Bluetooth/Aux button to pair a Bluetooth device if no device is currently paired.

TRACK BACK BUTTON

• Press the Track Back button momentarily to skip back to the previous song (Bluetooth mode only).

TRACK FORWARD BUTTON

• Press the Track Forward button momentarily to skip to the next song (Bluetooth mode only).

VOLUME DOWN BUTTON

• Press the volume down button momentarily to lower the volume. Press the volume down button repeatedly until the desired volume level is achieved.

VOLUME UP BUTTON

• Press the volume up button momentarily to raise the volume. Press the volume up button repeatedly until the desired volume level is achieved. There will be an audible beep once the maximum volume is reached.

BLUETOOTH PAIRING AND OPERATION

• Turn sound bar on by holding power button for 3-5 seconds, there will be an audible beep to confirm the soundbar is on.
• Press the Bluetooth button momentarily and you will hear an audible sequence of tones to confirm soundbar is now ready to pair with your device along with flashing back lights.
• Go into the Bluetooth settings of your device and search for the XL-(model) Soundbar signal to pair. Once paired, there will be an audible beep to confirm that the soundbar and your Bluetooth device has paired successfully.
• Once the pairing process is complete, use either the main controller on the soundbar or connected device to control volume up and down, track back or forward, and pause/mute.

WIRELESS REMOTE PAIRING OPERATION (SOLD SEPARATELY)

Pairing your (Sold Separately) XL-SBCONRF wireless remote control can be achieved by following these simple steps.

• Power up your XL Series Soundbar.
• Push and hold – Track Forward – until the lights begin to blink.
• Push any button on the XL-SBCONRF
• Soundbar light will blink fast, then solid to confirm pairing is successful.

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

(Due to continuing improvements these specifications are subject to change without any notice. Do not attempt to fix or repair this unit. Unauthorized repairs will void the manufacturer’s warranty.)

POWERBASS XTREME LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY

PowerBass USA, Inc. offers limited warranty on PowerBass products under normal use on the following terms:

PowerBass Xtreme Bluetooth Soundbar are to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year. The warranty is extended to two (2) years for parts and labor, if an Authorized PowerBass Xtreme Dealer completes the installation.

This warranty applies only to PowerBass products sold to consumers by Authorized PowerBass Dealers in the United States of America. Products purchased by consumers from a PowerBass dealer in another country are covered only by that country’s Distributor and not by PowerBass USA.

This warranty covers only the original purchaser of PowerBass product. In order to receive service, the purchaser must provide PowerBass with the receipt stating the consumer name, dealer, product and date of purchase.

Products found to be defective during the warranty period will be repaired or replaced (with a product deemed to be equivalent) at PowerBass’s discretion and will not be liable for incidental or consequential damages. PowerBass will not warranty this product under the following situations:

• Speakers received with bent/cracked frames or significant water damage
• Abuse such as holes in the cone, surround or ripped spider
• Voice coil damage due to amplifier clipping or distortion
• Amplifiers received with apparent rust or corrosion
• Any evidence of liquid damage or exposure to excessive heat
• Attempted repairs or alterations of any nature
• Product that has not been installed according to this owners manual

Any implied warranties including warranties of fitness for use and merchantability are limited in duration to the period of the express warranty set forth above. Some states do not allow limitations on the length of an implied warranty, so this limitation may not apply. No person is authorized to assume for PowerBass any other liability in connection with the sale of this product.

Please call 909-923-3868 for PowerBass Customer Service. You must obtain an RA# (Return Authorization Number) to return any product to PowerBass. The RA number must be prominently marked on the outside of the shipping carton or the delivery will be refused. Please pack your return carefully; we are not responsible for items damaged in shipping. Return the defective product along with a copy of the original dated retail sales receipt, plus $12.00 for handling and diagnostic evaluation to:

PowerBass USA, Inc.,

Attn: Returns (RA#__)

2133 S. Green Privado, Ontario, CA 91761

Residents of HI, AK and US territories will be charged for return shipping. All inquiries regarding service and warranty should be sent to the above address.

Removed or altered serial numbers will void this warranty

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does the electrical harness come with this?****

Yes, it includes a harness.

Can I connect an FM receiver to this to avoid Bluetooth in areas without Wi-Fi?****

The BT would be overridden if you used an FM tuner with the AUX input. The 3.5mm AUX input is used.

What are the 4 types of speakers?****

Traditional loudspeakers, in-wall/ceiling speakers, soundbars, and subwoofers are the four basic speaker kinds now available in homes. Each variety of speaker has a distinct function and is advantageous in certain contexts.

Are Bluetooth soundbars worth it?****

Yes, in our opinion. A soundbar is a fantastic alternative if you want to enhance the surround sound on your TV or the sound quality of your TV. In comparison to the built-in speakers on your TV, soundbars are relatively inexpensive, simple to set up, and can offer a big improvement.

Can I add Bluetooth speakers to my soundbar?****

These days, soundbars are becoming more and more important. They are Bluetooth speakers that offer a decent trade-off between sound quality and dependability at a reduced cost. You may easily pair them with one another, just like you can with conventional speakers.

Is WIFI or Bluetooth better for soundbar?****

Bluetooth speakers tend to be more portable and better for smaller settings than Wi-Fi speakers, which is the difference between the two types of speakers. Wi-Fi speakers typically require constant power connections but have a greater range, higher music quality, and less chance of having their signal disrupted.

Is a sound bar worth it for gaming?****

A soundbar is a wonderful choice if you want to game with people nearby or just like hearing the game loudly. If you don’t like wearing headphones but still want to hear what’s happening in your game, soundbars are a wonderful option.

Can I use a Bluetooth soundbar without a TV?****

You can use a soundbar without a TV as long as it has more input options than just HDMI.

Do you need a subwoofer with a soundbar?****

A subwoofer is not necessary for a soundbar to sound nice. Soundbars include numerous internal speakers that can provide amazing sound on their own, but many soundbars struggle to produce low frequencies without the assistance of a subwoofer.

Do soundbars work as well as speakers?****

While surround sound speakers often produce the highest audio quality, a soundbar will undoubtedly enhance the audio on your TV. Even the most expensive soundbars typically cannot match the expansive soundstage provided by speaker systems.

What is the difference between a 5.1 and 2.1 sound bar?****

There are 5 speakers total in a 5.1 system, including the front center, left, and right speakers. For a surround sound effect, it also has back left, right, and subwoofer speakers. A 2.1 system consists of merely a subwoofer and the Left and Right front channels.

How do I connect external speakers to my soundbar?****

A set of RCA cables should be connected to the small stereo mixer’s RCA output and the analogue to digital optical converter with the other ends. The soundbar itself should then be connected to the converter using a digital optical connection.

Do soundbars work without Wi-Fi?****

While many functions on soundbars are unnecessary, wireless streaming is a notable exception. There are two basic variations of this: Bluetooth and Wi- Fi.

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