Blaupunkt XLf 185 A Active Subwoofer
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Product Overview
Proper system planning is vital in order to maximize the device's performance and road safety. Plan your installation carefully to avoid compromising performance reliability of the system. Consult an authorized Blaupunkt dealer for installation or preparation. Read the manual carefully before operating the device for the first time.
Safety Notes
Ensure to follow below safety notes during installation and wiring connection:
- Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery. Refer to the safety notes of the vehicle manufacturer.
- Ensure positions of the holes are nowhere near the vehicle component to avoid any damage during drilling.
- Ensure cross section of the cable is no less than 2.5 mm² if the positive and negative cables are too long.
- Incorrect installation may result in malfunction of the device or the car sound system.
Installation and Connection Instructions
- Select a dry and well-ventilated location to install the device.
- The device must not be installed in overly exposed location such on the rear shelf, rear seat etc.
- The installation location must be suitable for screw holes and have stable ground support.
Integrated Fuse
The integrated fuse in the device protects the output voltage and the entire electrical system in case of malfunction. Do not replace damaged fuse with higher current.
Switching On/Off
This device will automatically turn on if audio signal is detected. The device will also automatically turn off if audio signal is received.
Disclaimer
In no event shall Blaupunkt be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special consequential damages to property or life and whatsoever arising out of or connected with the use or misuse of our products.
USA & CANADA: This product is not intended for sale in the United States and Canada. If purchased in the U.S. or Canada, this product is purchased on as-is basis. No warranty, whether expressed or implied is provided in the U.S. or Canada.
Remote Control
The remote control features:
- 1. Power Indicator: Indicates the power status of the device.
- 2. Gain Adjustment: Turn the gain knob to adjust the volume to the desired level.
Disposal Notes
Do not dispose of your old unit in the household trash! Use the return and collection systems available to dispose of the old device. [Recycling Symbol: Crossed-out wheeled bin]
This manual may be updated from time to time without any notice. Visit www.blaupunkt.com for more info.
Connections and Controls
The rear panel of the Blaupunkt XLf 185 A features the following connections and controls:
- Power / Speaker Input
- RCA Input (CH1/ CH2)
- Remote Control Input
- Phase (0° ~ 180°)
- Auto Power On (On/Off)
- Input Gain (200mV ~ 6V)
- Bass Boost (0 ~ +18dB)
- Low Pass Filter (50Hz ~ 150Hz)
- Power LED Light
- Protection LED Light
Installation
The device can be installed in various positions:
- Down Firing Position
- Side Firing Position
- Up Firing Position
Specifications
Subwoofer
- Speaker Size: 8.0"
- Cone Composition: Aluminium
- Magnet Type: Ferrite
- Enclosure Housing Material: Aluminum
- Enclosure Dimension (L x W x H): 345 x 260 x 75 mm
- Enclosure Net Weight: 5 kg
Amplifier
- Amplifier Technology: Class AB
- Normal Output Power (RMS): 180W
- Max Output Power: 450W
- Audio in Sensitivity: RCA input 0.2V-10V, Speaker input 0.6V-12V
- Signal/Noise Ratio: 91dB
- Output Impedance: 2 ohms
- Frequency Response: 30Hz-150Hz
- Low Pass Filter (LPF): 50Hz-150Hz
- Voltage: 14.4V (10V-16V)
- Phase Switch: 0 deg / 180 deg
- Automatic On/Off: High Level Only
- Gain: 200mV-6V
- Passive Radiator: 192 x 60 mm
- Variable Bass Boost: 0 - 18dB
Accessories
The following accessories are included:
- 2x Screws (M6x8)
- 2x Screws (M4x20)
- 2x Mounting Bracket (71 x 39.5 x 7mm)
- 1x 4.5m Remote Controller
- 1x 4.5m DC Cord
- High level Input Speaker Extension
- Low level Input Speaker Extension
- Input Plug Extension
Wiring Diagram
Use the supplied cable and wire harness to connect the outputs correctly by referring to Diagram 1 & Diagram 2.
Diagram 1 (High Level Input - Speaker Input)
This diagram illustrates the high-level input connection using speaker wires.
Diagram 2 (Low Level Input - RCA Input)
This diagram illustrates the low-level input connection using RCA cables.
Connections Overview:
- AUTO POWER ON = OFF / ON
- REMOTE CONTROL
- YELLOW WIRE connected via 25A FUSE to 12V BATTERY (+)
- BLACK WIRE connected to the CHASSIS GROUND
- BLUE/WHITE WIRE = NOT IN USE IN THIS TYPE OF INSTALLATION
- GREY/BLACK (-) & GREY WIRE (+) for SPEAKER RIGHT CHANNEL OUTPUT WIRE
- WHITE/BLACK (-) & WHITE WIRE (+) for SPEAKER LEFT CHANNEL OUTPUT WIRE
- Connections to AUDIO DEVICE via RCA SIGNAL WIRE (NOT INCLUDED)
- AUDIO DEVICE CONTROL WIRE connection for remote turn-on.
Troubleshooting
If any of the following problems occur, please consult the troubleshooting guide for possible solutions. Consult a Blaupunkt authorized dealer if the problem persists.
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| Amplifier power up failure | Examine if the ground connection is intact. |
| Examine if remote input has at least 5V DC. | |
| Examine if battery power is connected correctly to the + terminal. | |
| Ensure supplied voltage is minimum 12V. | |
| Examine if fuse is broken and replace if necessary. | |
| Restart the device if protection LED light is on. | |
| Protection LED lights on when turn on | Examine if speaker wire had short-circuit. |
| Turn volume down from head unit to prevent overdriving the device. | |
| Device might need service or repair, if protection LED light is still on after resetting the device. | |
| No sound output | Examine fuses and replace if necessary. |
| Examine if ground connection is intact. | |
| Examine if remote input has at least 5V DC. | |
| Examine if RCA audio cables are connected to the right inputs. | |
| Examine if speaker wiring is intact. | |
| Low sound output | Reset Level Control. |
| Examine the Crossover Control setting. | |
| Buzzing noise | Observe if the device is still producing noise after turning on and off the amplifier. If yes, examine if the cables are correctly connected and if the cables and radio are in good condition. Repair or replace if the cables or the radio are not in good condition. |
| Squealing noise interference | Ensure RCA connections are properly connected. |
| Distorted sound output | Ensure input level of the device matches the signal level of the head unit. |
| Always set the input level to the lowest. | |
| Examine if crossover frequency is set correctly. | |
| Examine if speaker wire had short-circuit. | |
| Amplifier temperature increased | Examine if the minimum speaker impedance for the amp models is correct. |
| Ensure good air ventilation around the device. Add external cooling fan if necessary. | |
| Engine noise (static sound) interference | Usually caused by poor RCA cable quality, which release noise. Use only the best quality cables, and route them away from power cables. |
| Engine noise (alternator whine) interference | Examine if RCA cable are nowhere near or attached to the vehicle chassis. |
| Examine if head unit is properly connected to the wires. |
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