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  • Page 1

    INSTALLATION/OWNER ’ S MANUAL Mobile Power  Amplifiers XPA  SERIES XPA2100 XPA4100 XPA6100[...]

  • Page 2

    2 XPA  SERIES   INSTALLATION Preparation Please read entire manual before installation. Due to the technical nature of amplifiers, it is highly recommended that your DUAL amplifier is installed by a professional installer or an authorized dealer. Before You  Start • Disconnect negative battery terminal. (consult a qualified technician for[...]

  • Page 3

    NOTE Be sure  to follow  specific instructions  included with  your amplifier installation  kit (not included  with this  amplifier). The  information below  should be used  a general  guideline only. Power Wire  (+12V) • Disconnect negative battery terminal before proceeding. Consult a qualif[...]

  • Page 4

    4 XPA  SERIES  INSTALLATION Power  and  Speaker  Connections Speaker Connection(s) Ground Connection Remote Connection 1 2 3 +12VDC Battery Connection Fuse(s) 4 5 1 23 4 5 43 2 5 1 4 3 2 5 1 XPA2100 XPA4100 XPA6100[...]

  • Page 5

    5 XPA  SERIES  INSTALLATION Audio  Inputs  and  Controls LED Indicator Bass Boost Crossover Mode Switch Crossover Frequency 1 2 3 4 Input Level Control High Level Inputs Low Level Inputs Input Mode Switch 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 8 6 7 7 XPA2100 XPA4100 XPA6100[...]

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    6 XPA  SERIES  INSTALLATION Fuse Rating When replacing fuses, make sure new fuse is the correct type and amperage. Using an incorrect fuse could damage the amplifier. XPA2100 25 amp ATO x 1 XPA4100 25 amp ATO x 2 XPA6100 20 amp ATO x 2 Power/Ground Wire  Size For optimum performance, use only the wire size listed below or larger. Make sur[...]

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    7 XPA  SERIES  INSTALLATION Amplifier  Connections Speaker Connections Connect speaker wires observing polarity. The minimum impedance load for the XPA2100 and XPA4100 is 2 ohms stereo and 4 ohms bridged. The minimum impedance load for the XPA6100 is 2 ohms. Use of loads lower than these is not recommended and may cause amplifier damage.The[...]

  • Page 8

    8 XPA  SERIES  OPERATION Configuration/Setup The input level control (gain) is used to obtain the best possible match between the head unit audio output and the amplifier input. Begin by turning the input level control fully counterclockwise. Next, turn up the head unit volume control around 3/4 of the way up. Adjust the input level control clo[...]

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    9 XPA  SERIES  WARRANTY Limited  One-Year  Warranty  This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Dual Electronics Corp. warrants this product to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of the original[...]

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    10 XPA  SERIES  OPERATION Specifications  CEA-2006 Power Standard Specifications (reference: 14.4VDC,  20Hz~20kHz) Power Output: 50  Watts RMS  x 2  channels at 4  ohms and  < 1%  THD+N Signal to noise ratio: 75dBA  (reference: 1  watt into 4  ohms) Additional power output:   75 Watts  RMS x?[...]

  • Page 11

    11 XPA  SERIES  OPERATION Specifications  CEA-2006 Power Standard Specifications (reference: 14.4VDC,  20Hz~200Hz) Power Output: 200  Watts RMS  x 1  channel at 4  ohms and  < 1%  THD+N Signal to noise ratio: 72dBA  (reference: 1  watt into 4  ohms) Additional power output:   300 Watts  RMS x[...]

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    Dual Electronics Corp. Toll Free: 1-866-382-5476 www.dualav.com ©2008 Dual Electronics Corp. NSA0208-V02 XPA  SERIES  OPERATION Troubleshooting Problem Cause Action Unit will  not turn on (no power  LED indicator) +12V wire not connected or incorrect voltage REM wire not connected or incorrect voltage Check connections for proper[...]