User`s Manual XJ-300 FR
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1. by the five 5 years limited warranty Customer will be charged a minimum of one 1 hour of labor ongoing rates plus shipping back to the customer e Each product sent for repair must be packaged in its original packaging Otherwise there will be a repackaging charge in addition to labor parts and shipping charges C Earthquake agrees to repair or replace at our option all such defective products parts subject to the following provisions e Defective products parts have not been altered or repaired by other than an Earthquake factory approved technician e Products parts are not subjected to negligence misuse improper use or accident damaged by improper line voltage used with incompatible products or have its serial number or any part of it altered defaced removed or have been used in anyway that is contrary to Earthquake s written instructions D Warranty Limitations Earthquake warranty does not cover products that have been modified and or abused including but not limited to the following e Damages to unit cover and finish due to misuse abuse or improper use of cleaning materials methods e Bent casing damaged finish on casing due to abuse misuse or improper frame or broken connections 18 XJ 300FR Manual Earthquake Sound Corp www earthquakesound com 5 Year Limited Warranty cont e Fading deterioration of components and finish due to improper exposure to elements e Burnt tracers of PCB e2. change without notice XJ 300FR Manual 9 Mounting Options for 1 XJ 300FR 10 Wall or Anywhere Mountable The XJ 300FR can uniquely be mounted to a wall or inside a cabinet Simply screw in the four short ears to the matching holes on the sides of the amplifier chassis Then bolt to any vertical or horizontal Surface The XJ 300FR also comes with four rubber feet to not damage the bottom in the instance that it simply sits on a shelf or cabinet XJ 300FR Manual Earthquake Sound Corp www earthquakesound com Linking 2 XJ 300FRs The XJ 300FR s ingenious design lets the user link two amplifiers together depending on the desired channel set up 1 Match the bolts on the left side of one amp with the linking holes on the righ side of the other amp gt 2 Once they are connected push the right amp forward while pushing the left amp backwards until they are locked together They are linked correctly when the face plates are flush 3 Bracket the back plates of the amps together for added reinforcement WHEN LINKING THE AMPS DO NOT APPLY PRESSURE ONTO THE FRONT PLATES OR BACK PLATES THIS WARNING COULD DAMAGE THE TERMINALS KNOBS OR TOGGLE SWITCHES AMPS DAMAGED IN THIS WAY ARE NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY JEEE ol lo 110 120 FUSE T2AL 250V 220 240V FUSE T1AL 250V Specifications are subject to change with
3. 10 subwoofer or small front speakers set the crossover to 70Hz or the 9 o clock position C If you powering a small subwoofer 8 or small speakers set the crossover to 100HZ or the 12 2 o clock position 7 Volume Setting Always start at MIN position and slowly increase the volume to reach the desired sound level Specifications are subject to change without notice XJ 300FR Manual 7 Back Features 1 RCA Inputs 3 USB Port The most common Can receive both power audio input and signal 2 Input Toggle 4 Speaker Outputs Switches between Can be outputted to 2 speakers RCA and USB two speakers and a subwoofer or input bridged to 1 channel 1 RCA Inputs If you are using the XJ 300FR as a mono block 1 channel amplifier connect to both L and R RCA terminals Be sure the toggle switch is set to RCA in order to use this input 2 Input Toggle The XJ 300FR is capable of receiving signal through either the RCA or USB input Be sure to set the toggle switch to the audio input being used 3 USB Port Capable of receiving power and signal the USB port is optimized for use with the SWAT 2 4X Wireless Transceiver It uses the standard 5 5V USB Be sure the toggle switch is set to USB in order to use this input USB Port The four metal contacts enable the USB to be used for both power and signal The outer metal contacts receive the positive and negative currents while the inner metal contac
4. Product part damaged due to poor packaging or abusive shipping conditions e Subsequent damage to other products A warranty claim will not be valid if the warranty registration card is not properly filled and returned to Earthquake with a copy of the sales invoice E Service Request To receive product s service contact Earthquake Sound s service department at 510 732 1000 and request an RMA number Return Material Authorization item s shipped without a valid RMA number will be refused Make sure you provide us with your complete and correct shipping address a valid phone number and a brief description of the problem you are experiencing with the product In most cases our technicians might be able to resolve the problem over the phone thus eliminating the need to ship the product F Shipping Instructions Product s must be packaged in its original protective box es to minimize transport damage Shipper claims regarding item s damaged in transit must be presented to the carrier Earthquake Sound Corporation reserves the right to refuse improperly packed product s A copy of original sales receipt must accompany product s returned for service We encourage you to include a written description of the problem inside the package Ship product to Earthquake Sound Corp 2727 McCone Avenue Hayward CA 94545 USA Ph 510 732 1000 You are responsible for the cost of shipping the product to Earthquake Sound Corporation G D
5. XJ 300 FR 2 Channel or Monoblock Class J Amplifier User s Manual G ON POWER AUTO ON BYPASS PHASE CROSSOVER VOLUME NI N N N N gt N oa N o o OYO CEY A N 2 S 2 N N N AUTO OFF Jl LOWPASS 0 180 50Hz 160Hz MIN MAK OFF XJ 300FR Class J Stereo Amplifier Digital Switching Power Supply RARTAOUHKE 50 60Hz 110 120V 220 240V l EN KN Earthquake Sound Corp 510 732 1000 www earthquakesound com Earthquake Sound Corporation T 2727 McCone Avenue PARINGAKE Hayward CA 94545 Tel 510 732 1000 SO iy N D Fax 510 732 1095 The Sound That Will Move You Customer Support tech earthquakesound com US Toll Free 1 800 576 7944 Fax 510 732 1095 2011 2012 Earthquake Sound Corporation All rights reserved This document should not be construed as a commitment on the part of Earthquake Sound Corporation The information is subject to change without notice Earthquake Sound Corporation assumes no responsibility for errors that may appear within this document Safety Instructions Safety First This documentation contains general safety installation and operating instructions for XJ 300FR It is important to read this user s manual before attempting to use these products Pay particul
6. ar attention to the safety instructions Symbols Explained Appears on the component to indicate the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock Calls attention to a procedure practice condition or the like CAUTION that if not correctly performed or adhered to could result in injury or death Calls attention to a procedure practice condition or the like WARNING F that if not correctly performed or adhered to could result in damage to or destruction of part or all of the product Note Calls attention to information that is essential to highlight 2 XJ 300FR Manual Earthquake Sound Corp www earthquakesound com Safety Instructions 1 Read these instructions in their entirety 2 Store this manual and packaging in a safe place 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow instructions do not take short cuts 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with a dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatuses that produce heat 9 Donot defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plus has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong is pro
7. ax min 0 5V Full Output Input Impedance 10kOhm Fuse Rating 6A 250V Weight 3 8lbs 1 7kg Dimensions 8 chassis 9 1 2 including Knobs 1 7 8 no feet 2 1 16 w feet Short Ear Specifications are subject to change without notice XJ 300FR Manual 17 5 Year Limited Warranty Earthquake warrants the original purchaser that the speaker or amplifier product is free from defects in material and workmanship under normal and proper use for a period of five 5 years from the date of purchase as shown on the original sales receipt with the serial number affixed written on it The five 5 years warranty period is valid only if the product is properly installed by an Earthquake authorized party and the warranty registration card is properly filled out and sent to Earthquake Sound Corporation If the productis installed by a non authorized party a thirty 30 days warranty period applies A Five 5 years limited warranty plan coverage guidelines If installed by an authorized Earthquake dealer e First year Earthquake pays for labor parts and ground freight only in the U S mainland not including Alaska and Hawaii back to the customer e Second third fourth and fifth year Earthquake pays for labor only Customer must pay for parts and freight both ways B Warning e Products sent for repair that are tested by Earthquake technicians and deemed to have no problem will not be covered
8. ent applications Multiple Mounting Options The XJ 300FR is only one rack space tall and has a half rack width chassis This smart design features a patented interlocking design so two XJ 300FRs can be connected side by side and be rack mountable Other amplifiers of the same size run too hot to mount them near anything else which defeats the purpose of their size Because the XJ 300FRs run completely cool you can comfortably mount other components directly above or below them in the rack This means ultimate convenience for the installer There are also additional mounting holes on the sides of the amplifier so that short brackets can be attached and the amp can be mounted directly to a wall or inside a cabinet Speaker Set up Options One or two XJ 300FRs can power a 2 1 channel system This depends on how much power you want to output to your speakers One XJ 300FR can be used for two speakers while the other can be bridged as a monoblock Alternatively you can use two linked XJ 300FRs as a 4 channel system For a more high powered system bridge both of them and designate one speaker or sub to one amplifier and another speaker or sub for the other The installer is completely in charge of how the amplifier s power is distributed Applications The XJ 300FR has countless applications because of how customizable the channel set up is If you need to install in ceiling speakers in the kitchen tower speakers in the living room or rock speak
9. ers outside the XJ 300FR can perform accurately in every situation Included in the Box 1 XJ 300FR Stereo Class J Amplifier 4 Short Mounting Ears 1 Bracket 4 Screws for the Bracket 1 Power Cord Specifications are subject to change without notice XJ 300FR Manual 5 Front Features 3 Auto Signal Sensing When in AUTO ON the amplifier will turns on once signal is sent to it When in AUTO OFF 1 Power Switch Turns the amplifier unit ON and OFF the amplifier will stay on regardless of signal presence ON POWER BYPASS O O 2 LED Light 4 Bypass Lowpass Green light signifies Set to BYPASS to use as the amp is on a 2 channel or 2 1 channel amplifier Set to LOWPASS to use as a 1 Channel or 1 Power Switch subwoofer amplifier Turns the amplifier unit ON or OFF 2 LED Status Light When amplifier is ON the LED will light green 3 Auto Signal Sensing When set to AUTO ON the amplifier will only turn on whenever signal 50mV minimum is present Once signal is no longer present for about 8 minutes the amplifier will shut off automatically If set to AUTO OFF the amplifier will stay on whether or not there is signal present Note that the amplifier needs to be powered ON in either case 4 Bypass Lowpass Toggle Switch When set to BYPASS the amplifier crossover control is OFF This setting is best when using the XJ 300FR in the 2 channel or 2 1 configu
10. he left or right speaker output Connecting to Outdoor Speakers Note Make sure the front toggle switch is set to BYPASS if connecting to speakers or a 2 1 channel system Wiring with AWS All Weather Speakers Receiver Processor 110 120V FUSE T2AL 250V 220 240V FUSE T1AL 250V This may overload the speakers Be sure to not set the volume too high AWS 602 or AWS 802 14 XJ 300FR Manual Earthquake Sound Corp www earthquakesound com Connecting to Outdoor Speakers cont Wiring with the ROCK on 2 1 channel system series Wiring p ane OD Subwoofer l This may overload the speakers Be sure to not set the volume too high Granite 52 Speakers Option 2 Though 1 XJ 300FR is capable of powering the Granite 2 1 system you can use 2 linked XJ 300FRs for more power Set the bridged amplifier to LOWPASS to power the subwoofer and set the other amp to BYPASS to power the speakers This may overload the speakers WARNING Be sure to not set the volume too high INPUT ge 4 ak KE Granite 10D Subwoofer Granite 52 Speakers Specifications are subject to change without notice XJ 300FR Manual 15 Connecting to SWAT 2 4X Wireless Transceiver Note Make sure the back in
11. isputes Resolution All disputes between clients and Earthquake Sound Corporation resulting from the five 5 years limited warranty policy must be resolved according to the laws and regulations of the county of Alameda California Specifications are subject to change without notice XJ 300FR Manual 19 BARI NGU AKE SOUND The Sound That Will Move You Earthquake Sound reserves the right to amend details of the specifications without notice Copyright Earthquake Sound Corporation Earthquake Sound Corporation 2727 McCone Avenue Hayward CA 94545 Phone 510 732 1000 Fax 510 732 1095
12. out notice MONO C ey i 4 INPUT INPUT POWER OUTPUT N NG oreo USB RCA WA A XJ 300FR Manual 50 60Hz G USB i Oy i AEEA AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR 11 Mounting 2 XJ 300FRs Screw short mounting arms to the outer sides of the amplifiers so they are rack mountable Or screw two mounting arms on each side so the set is wall mountable JUNA ULNA 12 XdJ 300FR Manual Earthquake Sound Corp www earthquakesound com Connecting to a Subwoofer Tactile Transducer Note Make sure the front toggle switch is set to Low Pass if connecting to a subwoofer or tactile transducer Wiring with the THOR In Wall Subwoofer Receiver Processor Wiring with the Q10B Tactile Transducer Receiver Processor Specifications are subject to change without notice XJ 300FR Manual 13 Connecting to Tactile Transducers Note Make sure the front toggle switch is set to LOWPASS if connecting to a subwoofer or tactile transducer Wiring with 2 MQB 1 Tactile Transducers Receiver Processor IONO IN usg T J RCA Do not wire 1 MQB 1 with the mono bridge setting Use either t
13. poses System Installation Considerations There are several factors to consider before installing Earthquake Sound s XJ 300FR e What are the intended listening zones e What system options and accessories might be required for features such as local sources etc e From where in each zone will the listener prefer to control the system Where will the remote gains be located Where will the speakers be located e Where will the source equipment be located Connection Tips e Keep all power cords away from all signal cables to prevent humming from induced noise Choose reliable signal cable cords Earthquake Sound also specializes in high performance RCA cables and patches e All speaker wires that are ran through the walls should be twisted to reduce potential hum noise pick up e Label both ends of all wires with the corresponding room location e It is best to use a grounded electrical outlet to power the amplifier Lack of input ground reference could be unsafe Consult your electrical contractor about proper grounding 4 XJ 300FR Manual Earthquake Sound Corp www earthquakesound com Introduction The XJ 300FR amplifier is an extremely versatile and modular amplifier It can be used as a two channel 2 1 channel or bridged as a 1 channel amplifier The XJ 300FR runs completely cool while outputting twice the power of most amplifiers its size Therefore it is extremely flexible and can be used in many differ
14. put toggle switch is set accordingly when connecting to the SWAT 2 4X The XJ 300FR is optimized for use with the SWAT 2 4X Wireless Transceiver After the amplifier is wired to the speakers connect the SWAT 2 4X Receiver to the USB inputs on the XJ 300FR using a USB cable This will also power the SWAT 2 4X Receiver eliminating the use of the power supply Y SWAT 2 4X Wireless Receiver IN D O MONO O O EN D Na L O R WARNING SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN AVISRISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR Connect the SWAT 2 4X Transmitter to your audio source processor or computer with a USB cable Now you can wirelessly transmit audio to the XJ 300FR SWAT 2 4X Wireless Transmitter NOTE If you choose to connect your audio source using an RCA or mini jack cable be sure to switch the toggle to RCA and power the SWAT 2 4 with either the USB or the sup Music Source plied power supply with audio output 16 XJ 300FR Manual Earthquake Sound Corp www earthquakesound com Specifications Model No XJ 300FR Output Power 8 ohm load 2 x 110 WRMS 4 ohm load 2 x 170 WRMS Mono Bridged 8 ohm load 170 WRMS 4 ohm load 300 WRMS Frequency Response 20Hz 20kHz THD 0 08 Damping Factor gt 400 Signal to Noise Ratio gt 97dB Power Line Voltage 110 120C AC 60HZ 180W 110 220V Input Sensitivity for m
15. ration When set to LOWPASS the crossover control is ON This setting is best when using the XJ 300FR as a mono block or subwoofer amplifier 5 Phase Setting If you are using the XJ 300FR to power a subwoofer you will need to set the arrival time of the subwoofer s frequencies to that of your speakers To do this with the highest accuracy you will need an SPL meter supplied at most electronics stores 6 XJ 300FR Manual Earthquake Sound Corp www earthquakesound com 5 Phase Setting 7 Volume Setting Use to correct subwoofer Set based on the input frequency arrival times level and power rating of Can only be used when in your load LOWPASS setting 6 Crossover Setting Sets the 3dB down maximum frequency range Note that the amplifier mustbe setto LOWPASS for this feature to work To set the phase A Send a 50Hz continuous tone signal through the speakers and the subwoofer at the same time B Turn the phase knob to zero and place the meter in the listening position C While the system is playing the 50Hz tone read the meter D Rotate the phase knob until the meter reads the highest possible E Take note of the position for future reference 6 Crossover Setting As a rule of thumb A If you are powering the THOR In Wall SUB10 the Q10B tactile transducer or a large subwoofer 12 18 set the crossover to 50Hz 100Hz B If you are powering a MQB 1 tactile transducer a
16. ts receive the left and right L R audio 5 5V 8 XJ 300FR Manual Earthquake Sound Corp www earthquakesound com 110 120V 5 110V 220V Option Should already be set to the correct voltage depending CAUTION on your region D 220 240V o 6 Power Supply Comes with a 6A 250V replacement fuse directly under power inlet 4 Speaker Outputs A To use the XJ 300FR as a two channel amplifier connect the right speaker to the R and R terminals and the left speaker to the L and L terminals B To bridge the XJ 300FR as a one channel amplifier or mono block connect the positive speaker wire to the L terminal and connect the negative speaker wire to the R terminal Do not connect anything to the two lower black terminals C To use the XJ 300FR as a 2 1 channel amplifier connect the right speaker to the R and R terminals and the left speaker to the L and L terminals Then connect the subwoofer positive to the L terminal and the subwoofer negative to the R terminal 5 110V 220V Do not attempt to change the voltage setting The amplifier should already be set to the correct voltage depending on your region If not please contact your local Earthquake Sound dealer 6 Power Supply To access the 6A 250V replacement fuse use a flat head screwdriver to pry off the plastic cover Make sure that the amplifier is not connected to any power source when doing so Specifications are subject to
17. vided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the pint where they exit from the apparatus 11 Na Only use attachments amp accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only compatible rack or cart for final resting position 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightening storm or when unused for a long period of time Ner 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in anyway such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped ak 2 To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture Specifications are subject to change without notice XJ 300FR Manual 3 Unpacking System Components Keep the original carton and packing materials for future shipment or storage Check for any visual signs of damage If you encounter any concealed damage consult your Earthquake Sound dealer before proceeding with unit installation e Retain the sales receipt as it establishes the duration of the limited warranty and provides information for insurance pur
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