Phoenix Gold XS 2200 User manual

• Defeatable 18dB per Octave Crossover:
Fixed at 125 Hz High Pass or Fixed at 90 Hz Low Pass
•Adjustable Twin T™ Bass Enhancement with 18dB of Boost Centered @ 45Hz
• External Output to send Full Range Signals to an additional amplifier without the use
of Y connections
• 24kt Gold Plated Signal Input and Output Jacks
• 24kt Gold Plated Power and Speaker Terminals
• Power-on LED Indicator
• Fully Differential Hi-Level Inputs for Easy Integration with most Factory Headunits
• Fully Differential Line Level Inputs Eliminates Common Noise Problems
• Glass Filled ABS Isolation Mounting Feet
• PWM Mosfet Power Supply
•Tri-Linear™ Capability Allows Simultaneous Stereo and Bridged Mono Operation
• Stable into 2 ohm Bridged or 1 ohm Stereo Speaker Loads
•Advanced Muting Circuitry Eliminates Turn-on and Turn-off Noises
• Advanced Thermal and Overload Protection
• 2 layer, 2 ounce, Copper G10 Glass-Epoxy Printed Circuit Board
•Audiophile Grade Metal Film Capacitors and 1% Metal Film Resistors
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8100.0171A
Phoenix Gold International, Inc. (or "Phoenix Gold") warrants its products against defects in materials and
workmanship for a limited period of time.
For a period of one (1) year from date of original purchase, we will repair or replace the electronic product, at our option,
without charge for parts and labor. The limited warranty period is EXTENDED to three (3) years from date of original
purchase if the product was originally installed by an authorized Phoenix Gold electronics dealer and accompanied by a valid
sales receipt showing a charge for installation. Customer must pay all parts and labor charges after the limited warranty
period expires. The limited warranty period for factory refurbished products expires after ninety (90) days from date of
original purchase. This limited warranty applies only to purchases from authorized Phoenix Gold Electronics/Speaker
retailers.
This limited warranty is extended only to the original purchaser and is valid only to consumers in the United States.
Consumers are required to provide a copy of the original sales invoice from an authorized Phoenix Gold dealer when making
a claim against this limited warranty. This limited warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials or workmanship
that occur during normal use. It does not cover failures resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling,
misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, modification, service by anyone other than Phoenix Gold, or damage that is
attributable to Acts of God. It does not cover costs of transportation to Phoenix Gold or damage in transit.
This warranty will become void if the serial number identification has been wholly or partially removed, altered or erased.
Repair or replacement under the terms of this warranty does not extend the terms of this warranty.
Should a product prove to be defective in workmanship or material, the consumer's sole remedies will be repair or
replacement as provided under the terms of this warranty. Under no circumstances shall Phoenix Gold be liable for loss or
damage, direct, consequential or incidental, arising out of the use of or inability to use the product. There are no express
warranties other than described above.

Dear Phoenix Gold enthusiast,
I thank you for purchasing this Phoenix Gold product. By doing so, you have demonstrated a desire to own the
finest audio components available for the car and home. At Phoenix Gold, we use state-of-the-art design,
engineering and production methods to continually improve the quality, reliability and performance of our products.
The XS2200 provides incredible power and system design flexibility for the most demanding audiophile or competitor.
Properly installed by an Authorized Phoenix Gold Mobile Electronics Retailer, this equipment will provide years of
enjoyment. For proper operation, please read this manual carefully and keep it for future reference.
Keith Peterson
President
SYSTEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
No output and Power- No battery, ground, or remote Connect B+, B-, and a remote turn-on to the amplifier.
on LED is off connection The amplifier must have clean solid chassis ground
connected to the B- terminal and receive at least 10.5
volts through the B+ and remote turn-on terminals.
Blown power fuse Use an ohmmeter to check for a short to chassis
ground in the B+ cable disconnected from the
amplifier, battery and all other devices. Correct any
short and install a new fuse. Replace only with the
same rating and type of fuse:
Use one 30 amp ATO fuse
No output and Power- No signal from the headunit Use an AC volt meter to check for voltage at the head-
on LED is on unit’s preamp outputs. The level should flucuate with
the peaks in music.
Faulty input signal cables Use an AC volt meter to check for voltage at the signal
cables’ outputs. Try substuting different signal cables.
Faulty speaker or speaker cables Try substuting another speaker or cables.
Distorted sound Clipped input signal feeding Make sure the headunit is not producing a clipped
the amplifier signal. Most headunits clip their own output above 7/8
volume. Distorted signals coming into the amp will
sound distorted at any input sensitivity setting.
Input sensitivity too high Lower input sensitivity. Setting the sensitivity too high
causes distortion. Distortion causes speakers to rapidly
overheat and can result in speaker failure.
Amplifier cuts off when Thermal protection circuit activated Check for poor mounting location hot air to be trapped
driven to high output (LED turns amber in color) within the heatsink. If the heatsink reaches 90 degrees
levels Celsius, the amplifier shuts down and the Power-on
LED turns amber in color. The amplifier will turn back
on when the heatsink temperature falls below 90
degrees.
Overload circuit activated by excessive
output current. Various causes are:
- Total speaker load impedance is too Minimum bridged impedance is 2 ohms. Minimum
low stereo impedance is 1 ohm.
-Adamaged speaker cable touching With the wires disconnected from the amp, Use an ohm
the vehicle chassis, speaker cables meter to check for a short from any speaker cable to
or tinsel leads touching each other, chassis ground. Check the DC resistance of the
or damaged speaker voice coil speaker’s voice coil. It should fluctuate when the cone
is touched. Visually check each speaker for damaged
tinsel leads, or other broken parts. Smell the speaker’s
magnet area for a burned scent.
- Damaged passive crossover Visually examine inductors, capacitors and resistors for
components signs of heat stress. Use s soldering iron to touch up
connections to the circuit board. Try substituting a
different crossover network.

AMBR-THL
30A
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1. Install all system fuses.
4. Turn the headunit on with the volume set to minimum.
2. Set the amplifier’s input
sensitivity control and bass
equalization control to minimum
(full counterclockwise).
3. Set all amplifier signal routing switches according to your
system’s design.
INPUT SENSITIVITY AND BASS ADJUSTMENT
5. Visually check the amplifier’s
condition. The green power LED
should be on.
7. Set the headunit’s tone controls, balance, and fader to the
center (flat) position. Turn off any loudness or other signal
processing features.
6. Check the condition of all other components to make sure
they are powered up and working.
8. Set the volume control of the headunit for maximum
undistorted output (on most headunits this will be
approximately 7/8 of maximum volume). Use a very clear
and dynamic recording.
13. With all levels set correctly, the system will reach overall
maximum undistorted output at the volume level set in
step 9.
11. Listen to various musical selections to check overall
system balance. Compare front to rear, midbass to
midrange, etc. If an amplifier is too loud compared to
the others, then its level must be lowered to blend
correctly with the weakest amp. The idea is to reference
all amplifiers to the capability of the weakest amp.
10. Reduce the headunit's volume to a comfortable level.
12. Adjust the Bass Equalization
Controls according to taste.
Note: Use these controls
sparingly. Every 3dB of boost
requires double the power at
45Hz. If your subwoofer
system requires 18dB of boost
to sound good, there may be
a problem. Look for out-of-
phase woofers, a leaking
subwoofer box, or incorrect
box size.
9. Use the amplifier’s sensitivity
control to reach maximum
undistorted speaker output.
Repeat this for all other
amplifiers. The idea is to find
maximum undistorted output
for each amplifier
independently.
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SENS BASS
3.1 0 18
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SENS BASS
3 .1 0 18
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SENS BASS
3 .1 0 18
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Continuous Output Power at 1% THD (WRMS):
Into 4 ohms @ 12.5 (IASCA)/14.4 VDC 25/50 watts x 2
Into 2 ohms @ 14.4 VDC 100 watts x 2
Bridged into 4 ohms @ 14.4 VDC 200 watts x 1
Frequency Response ±1dB 20Hz to 20kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio (20Hz to 20kHz) >100dB
Input Sensitivity, Line Inputs 100 mVRMS to 3 VRMS
Input Sensitivity, Speaker Inputs 1.75 WRMS to 35 WRMS
Low Pass Crossover Frequency Fixed 90 Hz
High Pass Crossover Frequency Fixed 125 Hz
Crossover Slope 18dB per octave
Bass Boost @ 45Hz 0 to +18dB
DC Input Voltage Range 10 volts to 15.5 volts
Typical Current Draw at Idle 2 amps
Peak Current Draw @ Full Power 35 amps
Recommended Fuse Size 30 amp ATO style
Dimensions, Chassis 7.75”L x 9.25”W x 2.0”H
Dimensions, Overall 9.1”L x 9.25”W x 2.1”H
Due to continuous product development, features, specifications, and availability are subject to change without notice.
Features Cover
Introduction 1
Specifications 2
Operational Details 3
System Configurations 4-5
Powerflow™Systems 6
Installation-Mounting 7
Adjustments- Input Sensitivity and Bass Adjustment 8
Inputs 9
Troubleshooting 10
Limited Warranty 11

Used to connect the amplifier to speakers.
Minimum speaker cable size is 16 gauge (PG#
SS162 or QS162). Use the left + and right -
terminals for bridged mode. Minimum
impedance is 2 ohms bridged OR 1 ohm
stereo.
Used to connect the amplifier to the
vehicle's battery. Minimum power cable
size is 8 gauge. This cable must be fused
within 18" of the positive battery terminal.
Used to connect the amplifier to the
vehicle's chassis. Minimum ground cable
size is 8 gauge. Keep the cable as short
as possible. DO NOT connect directly to
the negative battery terminal.
Used to turn the amplifier on and off with
the headunit. Minimum turn-on wire size
is 18 gauge.
Used to protect the amplifier's power
supply from improper connection (reversed
B+ and B-). The fuse located on the right
or closest to the power terminals is used
to protect the amplifier, while the fuse
located to the left or closest to the speaker
terminals is a spare replacement fuse. If
replacement is necessary, use the same
size and type. Use one 30 amp ATO style
fuse.
Never use a fuse with a higher amp rating.
This LED turns on whenever the amplifier is
on. The amplifier cannot turn on unless it is
grounded through the B- terminal and receiving
12 volts at both the B+ and R terminals. The
LED will turn amber if the amplifier shuts down
due to overheating (thermal).
Connect speaker wires from a headunit without
pre-amp level outputs directly to these terminals
using the supplied .187" female spade
connectors. Maximum input power is 35 watts
per channel.
Used to boost the amplifier's output from
0 to +18dB at 45Hz.
Used to reach maximum amplifier power
with a wide variety of headunits.
The amplifier is more sensitive to input
signals when set to .1 and less sensitive
when set to 3.
Connect pre-amp signal cables from the
headunit directly to these terminals. We
recommend using Phoenix Gold QLX or TRX
twisted pair interconnects.
Provides a Full Range signal for an
additional amplifier. The External Output
signal is unaffected by the crossover select
switch.
This switch controls the type of signal that
reaches the speaker ouputs. For a High
pass signal fixed at 125 Hz set the switch
to HP. For Low pass signal fixed at 90 Hz
set the switch to LP. To bypass the
crossover for Full Range signal set the
switch to BYPASS.
••• BYPASS
HP
LP
R
L
INPUT
M ADE I N A MERICA
HI LEVEL
R+L+ L- R-
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SENS BASS
3.1 0 18
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30A B+ RL + R + PWR B–L – R –
AMBR-THL
SPEAKER
BRIDGED
+–
EXT
OUTPUT
R+L+ L- R-
BAT ACC
CHANGER
ANTENNA
R
L
R(+)
L(+)
Line-Level: Connect high quality RCA style signal cables to the
inputs jacks. Use both left and right input jacks for stereo, bridged
or Tri-Mode operation. For maximum noise rejection, we
recommend Phoenix Gold QLX or TRX twisted pair signal cables.
Hi-Level: Connect the positive hi-leveI inputs to the headunit's
positive speaker outputs. Connect the negative hi-leveI inputs to
the headunit's negative speaker outputs.
R(-)
L(-)
QLX or TRX
Twisted Pair
Interconnects
Note: Never use hi-level and line-level inputs at the same time.
Maximum hi-level input power: 35 watts per channel
Supplied .187"
Quick Disconnect
Terminals
SS182 18 Gauge
Speaker Cable
Left Right
R
L
INPUT
HI LEVEL EXT
OUTPUT
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•BYPASS
HP
LP

MOUNTING
You can mount the XS amplifier in a variety of
positions. There are only a few precautions that
must be observed:
Never mount the amplifier upside down. This traps
heat within the amplifier causing the amplifier to
overheat and shut down.
Never mount the amplifier where it can get wet.
Water damage is not covered by the limited
warranty.
Use fans when mounting the amplifier in an
enclosed space like a small storage compartment
or enclosed amp rack. Design your cooling system
to circulate at least 30cfm (cubic feet per minute)
for each amplifier.
Example - An XS2200 in an enclosed amp rack
requires two 30cfm fans. One fan for intake and
one for exhaust.
The Zytel ST801 mounting feet allow the amplifier
to be mounted on almost any surface. If damaged,
they can be ordered through an Authorized
Phoenix Gold Mobile Electronics Retailer.
Use a tool designed to crimp noninsulated terminals.
For extra reliability, crimp and solder each terminal.
POWER & SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
Use crimp-on terminals for connecting battery and
speaker cables to the amplifier.
Use a #2 phillips screwdriver to tighten each terminal.
Note: Do not use powered screwdrivers to tighten
the terminals. This can damage the gold plating and
strip the screw's head.
* You can connect 4 gauge cable directly to the
amplifier using PG# PRO40 spade terminals.
Plexiglas or Lexan cover
30 cfm intake fan
30cfm exhaust fan
Typical enclosed amp rack
Minimum 1”
clearance
between cover
and amplifier
6600
XS
YesYes
No
PRO404 1/4" Spade
Terminals for Speaker
and Remote Turn-on
PRO40 or PRO8
Spade Terminals
with PS4 or PS8
for B+ and B-
Cables *
PRO18 18 Gauge Remote Turn-on Wire
SS162 (stereo) or
SS122 (bridged)
* PRO8 (8 gauge) or
PRO40 (4 gauge)

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