XL-1250 XL-850 XL-650 AMPLIFIED BLUETOOTH SOUNDBAR Application Guide Please read through this manual to familiarize yourself with your new speakers. Should your PowerBass Xtreme Powersports Soundbar ever require service, you will need to have the original dated receipt.
Thank you and Congratulations 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.
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 th
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.
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.
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 Fig.
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 the 12V battery.
Fig.4 Recommended Power & Ground Connection for UTV’s, RV’s, Motorcycles and Boats 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.
CONTROLLER LAYOUT Fig.
CONTROLLER OPERATION 1) 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. 2) BLUETOOTH/AUX MODE BUTTON Press Bluetooth/Aux button momentarily to switch between Bluetooth and auxiliary input.
BLUETOOTH PAIRING AND OPERATION 1) Turn sound bar on by holding power button for 3-5 seconds, there will be an audible beep to confirm the soundbar is on. 2) 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. 3) Go into the Bluetooth settings of your device and search for the XL-(model) Soundbar signal to pair.
PERSONAL NOTES: Name: ______________________________________________________________ Date Purchased: ______________________________________________________ Dealer: _____________________________________________________________ Installed By: _________________________________________________________ Model: _____________________________________________________________ Serial Number: ______________________________________________________ Miscellaneous: ______________________________________________________ 14
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.
PowerBass Xtreme – A division of PowerBass USA, Inc. 2133 S. Green Privado, Ontario, CA 91761 Tel. (909) 923-3868 – Fax (909) 923-8048 www.powerbassusa.
