INSTALLATION/OWNER’S MANUALMobile Power Amplifiers

XPE SERIES

XPE1700

XPE2700

XPE4700

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PreparationPlease 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•Disconnectnegativebatteryterminal.(consultaqualifiedtechnicianforinstructions)•Avoidinstallingtheamplifierwhereitwouldbesubjecttohightemperatures,suchasfromdirectsunlight,orwhereitwouldbesubjecttodust,dirtorexcessivevibration.•Useextremecautionwhendrillingholestoavoiddamagingfuellinesorexistingvehiclewiring.•Allamplifierinstallationsrequirepower,signalandspeakerwires(notincluded).•Anamplifierinstallationkit(soldseparately)ishighlyrecommendedtofacilitatethe

installation. Consult your dealer for recommendations.

Mounting Location•Chooseamountinglocationfortheamplifier.Suggestedlocationsincludeunderaseatorinthetrunk.•Theamplifiercanbemountedhorizontal(recommended)orvertical.Foroptimumperformance,makesuretoprovideatleast1"ofspacetoaroundallsides.Donotmounttheamplifierundercarpetsorwhereairflowisrestricted.•Donotinstalltheamplifierwhereitmaybeexposedtomoisture.•Theoptimummountinglocationvariesbetweenvehicles.Remembertotestall

amplifier functions before completing the final mounting procedure.

TYPICAL MOUNTING METHOD

NOTEBe 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)•Disconnectnegativebatteryterminalbeforeproceeding.Consultaqualified

technician for instructions if you are unsure.•Planwireroutingbeforecuttinganywirestolength.Beginbyroutingthepower+12Vwirefromthebatterytotheamplifierlocation.Useagrommetwhenrunningwiresthroughthefirewallormetalopenings.Avoidrunningthepowerwirenearexistingvehiclewiringtopreventinducednoisefromenteringtheaudiosystem.•Useextremecautionwhendrillingholestoavoiddamagingfuellinesorexistingvehiclewiring.•The+12VwireMUSTbefusedwithin18"ofthebatteryforprotectionofthevehicle’s

electrical system.

Ground Wire (GND)•Theamplifiergroundwireshouldbeasshortaspossible.Chooseacleanunpaintedsectionofmetalorthevehiclechassiswhenattachingthegroundconnection.Besure to clean the area of any dirt or grease.

Remote Turn-on Wire (REM)•Theremoteturn-onwireconnectstotheheadunit'samplifierturn-onleadorpowerantennaoutput.

Speaker Wires•Chooseadequategaugespeakerwiredependingonyourexactamplifier/speakercombination.Besuretoobservepolaritywhenconnecting.•Donotgroundanyspeakerwiresorconnectanyspeakerwirestogether.

Input Signal •Theamplifier'sinputsignalconnectstotheheadunit'slowlevel(RCA)orhighlevel(speakerwire)outputs.•Lowlevelinputsignaldeliverthebestperformance.Ifunavailable,usethehighlevelinputs-wheninterfacingwithfactoryheadunitforinstance.

CAUTION •Donotusebothlowandhighlevelinputsatthesametime-connectonlyoneorthe other. •Neverrunanywiresunderneathoroutsidethevehicle.

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Connection Descriptions

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XPE1700

LINEINPUTS

LEFT

RIGHT

GAINMIN MAX

LP OFF

FREQUENCY50Hz 500Hz

X-OVER BASSBOOST

0FF 6dB 12dB

PHASE

0 180

SUBSONIC

0FF ON

Audio Inputs and Controls

SPEAKERINPUTS

LINEINPUTS

LEFT

RIGHT

GAIN FREQUENCY

LP OFF HP

50Hz 500Hz

BASSBOOST

0FF 6dB 12dB

X-OVER

MIN MAXXPE2700

RCALineInputs

Gain

Sub-Sonic CrossoverFrequencyControl

CrossoverMode

1

2

3

BassBoost

Phase

SpeakerInputs

InputMode

LINEINPUTS

RIGHT LEFTFRONT

REARRIGHT LEFT

BASSBOOST

0FF 6dB 12dB

0FF 6dB 12dB

FREQUENCY

50Hz 500Hz

50Hz 500Hz

LP OFF HP

LP OFF HP

GAIN

MIN MAX

MIN MAX

SPEAKERINPUTS

INPUTMODE

4CH 2CH

X-OVER

FRONT

REAR

XPE4700

3 4 5 6 721

8 421 65

1 9 8 2 5 64

4

5

6

7

8

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Power and Speaker Connections

Ground Connection

RemoteConnection

+12VDCBatteryConnection

1

2

3

Fuse(s)

SpeakerConnection(s)

4

5

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30AFUSES

30A

XPE1700

SPEAKER

+ -GND REM BAT +

POWER

25AFUSE

XPE2700

GND REM BAT +

POWER SPEAKERS

LEFT +- RIGHT +-BRIDGE

1 3

25AFUSES

25A LEFT +- RIGHT +-

SPEAKERSBRIDGE

FRONT

REAR

GND REM BAT +

POWER

XPE4700

2 5

1 32 54

1 32 5

4

4

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REM(TURN-ON LEAD)

Fuse RatingWhenreplacingfuses,makesurenewfuseis the correct type and amperage. Using an incorrect fuse could damage the amplifier.

XPE170030ampATOx2XPE270030ampATOx1XPE470025ampATOx2

Power/Ground Wire SizeForoptimumperformance,useonlythewiresizelistedbeloworlarger.Makesuretousethesamesizepowerandgroundwire. XPE1700 4awgXPE270010awgXPE47008awg

Main Power ConnectionsConnect+12V,GNDandREMwiresaccordingly.AsuitablefuseMUSTbeinstalledonthe+12Vleadwithin18"ofthebatteryforprotectionofthevehicle’selectricalsystem.

Typical Wire Routing

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Amplifier ConnectionsSpeaker ConnectionsConnectspeakerwiresobservingpolarity.TheminimumimpedanceloadfortheXPE2700andXPE4700is 2 ohms stereo and 4 ohms bridged.Useofloadslowerthanthese is not recommended and may cause amplifier damage.TheXPE2700andXPE4700canbewiredforstereo,bridgedorstereo/bridgedsimultaneousoperation.

Input Signal Connections

Low Level Input (RCA)Lowlevel(RCA)inputsignalispreferredforbestperformance.Typicaltrunk-mountamplifierinstallationsrequirea17-20footRCAcable.Mosttrucksandunder-seatapplicationsrequirea6-9footRCAcable.UsingtwistedpairconstructionRCAcableswillminimize noise.

High Level Input (Speaker Wire)HighlevelinputsshouldonlybeusedwhenRCAoutputsarenotavailablefromtheheadunit.Connecttheheadunitspeakeroutputstothehighlevelinputconnectorasshownbelow.Theblackwire(signalreferenceground)mayormaynotrequireaconnectiontochassisground-dependingonyour particular installation.

Subwoofer (mono)

Typical Bridged Wiring(4 ohms minimum)

2 Speakers (stereo)

Typical Stereo Wiring(2 ohms minimum)

CAUTION Donotusebothlowandhighlevelinputsatthesametime-connectonlyoneortheother.

XPE2700speakerconnectionsshown

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Configuration/SetupTheinputlevelcontrol(gain)isusedtoobtainthebestpossiblematchbetweentheheadunitaudiooutputandtheamplifierinput.Beginbyturningtheinputlevelcontrolfullycounterclockwise.Next,turnuptheheadunitvolumecontrolaround3/4ofthewayup.Adjusttheinputlevelcontrolclockwiseuntilaudibledistortionisheard,thenslightlycounterclockwisetoprovidethebestmatch.Repeatforallinputlevelcontrols. Select2 CHmodeiftheheadunitonlyhas1pairofRCAoutputs.PlugtheRCA’sfromtheheadunitintochannels1/2or3/4.All4amplifierinputswillreceiveasignal.NOTE:Thereisnofaderfunctionwhenusing2 CH mode.

Select4 CHmodeiftheheadunithas2pairsofRCAoutputs.PlugtheRCA’sfromtheheadunitintochannels1/2and3/4.

Thecrossoverisusedtofilteroutfrequenciesaboveorbelowacertainpoint.ChooseLPFwhenusingtheamplifierwithsubwoofers,HPFwhenusingwithmidrange/tweetercombinations and FULLwhenusingwithcoaxial-typespeakers.

NOTE Choose FULLwhenusingtheamplifierinstereo/bridgedsimultaneousmode.Inthismode,passivecrossoversarerequired.Failuretousethecorrectpassivecomponentsmaydamagetheamplifierand/orspeakers.Consultaqualifiedprofessionalforrecommendations.

Thiscontrolallowspreciseadjustmentofthecrossoverfrequency.

Thiscontrolprovidesadditionalboost@45Hzwhenusedwithsubwoofers.Adjustthiscontrolwithcaution-asimproperusecandamagespeakers!

TheLEDindicatorilluminatesblueduringnormaloperation(POWER)andredwhentheamplifierdetectsafault(PROTECT).

Input level Control

Input Mode Switch(XPE4700)

Crossover Mode

Crossover Frequency Control

Bass Boost

LED Indicator

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XPE SERIES WARRANTY

Limited One-Year Warranty Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights.Youmayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.

DualElectronicsCorp.warrantsthisproduct to the original purchaser to be free fromdefectsinmaterialandworkmanshipfor a period of one year from the date of the original purchase.

DualElectronicsCorp.agrees,atouroption,duringthewarrantyperiod,to repair any defect in material or workmanshiportofurnishanequalnew,renewedorcomparableproduct(whicheverisdeemednecessary)inexchangewithoutcharges,subjecttoverificationofthedefectormalfunctionandproofofthedateofpurchase.Subsequentreplacementproductsarewarrantedforthebalanceoftheoriginalwarrantyperiod.

Who is covered?Thiswarrantyisextendedto the original retail purchaser for products purchased from an authorized Dual dealer andusedintheU.S.A.

What is covered?Thiswarrantycoversalldefectsinmaterialandworkmanshipinthisproduct.Thefollowingarenotcovered:software,installation/removalcosts,damage resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, product modification, improper installation, incorrect line voltage,unauthorizedrepairorfailuretofollowinstructionssuppliedwiththeproduct, or damage occurring during returnshipmentoftheproduct.Specificlicense conditions and copyright notices for thesoftwarecanbefoundviawww.dualav.com.

What to do? 1.Beforeyoucallforservice,checkthetroubleshootingguideinyourowner’smanual.Aslightadjustmentofanycustomcontrolsmaysaveyouaservicecall.

2.Ifyourequireserviceduringthewarrantyperiod,youmustcarefullypacktheproduct(preferablyintheoriginalpackage)andshipitbyprepaidtransportationwithacopyoftheoriginalreceipt from the retailer to an authorizedservicecenter.

3. Please describe your problem in writingandincludeyourname,areturnUPSshippingaddress(P.O.Boxnotacceptable),andadaytimephonenumberwithyourshipment.

4.Formoreinformationandforthelocation of the nearest authorized servicecenterpleasecontactusbyoneofthefollowingmethods:

•Callustoll-freeat1-866-382-5476•E-mailusatcs@dualav.com

ExclusionofCertainDamages:Thiswarrantyisexclusiveandinlieuofanyandallotherwarranties,expressedorimplied,includingwithoutlimitationtheimpliedwarrantiesofmerchantabilityandfitness for a particular purpose and any obligation, liability, right, claim or remedy incontractortort,whetherornotarisingfrom the company’s negligence, actual orimputed.Nopersonorrepresentativeis authorized to assume for the company anyotherliabilityinconnectionwiththesaleofthisproduct.Innoeventshallthecompany be liable for indirect, incidental or consequentialdamages.

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Specifications CEA-2006PowerStandardSpecifications

(reference: 14.4VDC, 20Hz~20kHz)

PowerOutput(14.4VDC,20Hz~20kHz):   240 Watts RMS x 1 channel @ 4 ohms and ≤ 1% THD+N   400 Watts RMS x 1 channel @ 2 ohms and ≤ 1% THD+NTotal dynamic power: 1000 Watts Signal to noise ratio: 75dBA (reference: 1 watt into 4 ohms)Frequency response: 20Hz ~ 20kHz (-3dB)Amplifier dimensions: 8.95”(L) x 13.3”(W) x 2.06”(D) Typical installation dimensions: 11”(L) x 15”(W) x 3.25”(D) 

CEA-2006PowerStandardSpecifications(reference: 14.4VDC, 20Hz~20kHz)

PowerOutput(14.4VDC,20Hz~20kHz):   50 Watts RMS x 2 channels @ 4 ohms and ≤ 1% THD+N   75 Watts RMS x 2 channels @ 2 ohms and ≤ 1% THD+N   150 Watts RMS x 1 channel @ 4 ohms (bridged) and ≤ 1% THD+NTotal dynamic power: 400 Watts @ 4 ohmsSignal to noise ratio: 75dBA (reference: 1 watt into 4 ohms)Frequency response: 20Hz ~ 20kHz (-3dB)Amplifier dimensions: 8.95”(L) x 8.82”(W) x 2.06”(D) Typical installation dimensions: 11”(L) x 11”(W) x 3.25”(D) 

CEA-2006PowerStandardSpecifications(reference: 14.4VDC, 20Hz~20kHz)

PowerOutput(14.4VDC,20Hz~20kHz):   50 Watts RMS x 4 channels @ 4 ohms and ≤ 1% THD+N   75 Watts RMS x 4 channels @ 2 ohms and ≤ 1% THD+N   150 Watts RMS x 2 channel @ 4 ohms (bridged) and ≤ 1% THD+NTotal dynamic power: 800 Watts @ 4 ohmsSignal to noise ratio: 75dBA (reference: 1 watt into 4 ohms)Frequency response: 20Hz ~ 20kHz (-3dB)Amplifier dimensions: 8.95”(L) x 14.1”(W) x 2.06”(D) Typical installation dimensions: 11”(L) x 16”(W) x 3.25”(D)

XPE1700

XPE2700

XPE4700

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Notes

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Troubleshooting

Problem Cause ActionUnit will not turn on

(no power LED indicator)+12VwirenotconnectedorincorrectvoltageREMwirenotconnectedorincorrectvoltage

Checkconnectionsforpropervoltage(11~16VDC)

GNDwirenotconnected Checkconnectiontoground

Fuse(s)blown Replacefuse(s)

Unit has power - LED is blue (but no sound)

Speakerwiresnotconnected Checkconnectionsatspeakers

Volumeturnedallthewaydown Increasevolumelevelatheadunit

Oneormorespeakerwirestouchingeachother or touching chassis ground

Insulateallbarespeakerwiresfromeachother and chassis ground

Speaker(s)defectiveordamaged Check/replacespeaker(s)

Inputsignalnotconnected Checkhighorlowlevelinputsforproperconnection

Unit blows fuse(s) Incorrectfuserating Usefuse(s)withcorrectrating

+12Vwiretouchingchassisground Checkforpinchedwire

Speaker(s)defectiveordamaged Check/replacespeaker(s)

Engine noise Badgroundconnection Makesureamplifierisgroundedtocleanbare metal

SignalgroundlooporRFI(radiofrequencyinterference)

Re-routeRCAcablesfromexistinghighcurrentwiring

LED illuminates red(protect mode)

Oneormorespeakerwirestouchingeachother or touching chassis ground

Insulateallbarespeakerwiresfromeachother and chassis ground

Speaker(s)defectiveordamagedinternally(shorted)

Check/replacespeaker(s)

Speakerloadlessthan2ohms(stereo)Speakerloadlessthan4ohms(bridged)

Adjustspeakerload-amplifierwillnotoperateatlessthan4ohmswhenbridged

Distorted audio output Incorrectinputsignaltypeorinputleveltoohigh

Checkconnectionsandreduce/adjustinputlevel

Low audio output Incorrectinputsignaltypeorinputleveltoolow

Checkconnectionsandincrease/adjustinputlevel

Weak bass Speaker(s)arewiredoutofphase Check(+)and(-)speakerconnections(Observecorrectpolarity)