Preference Audio P-500Xb User manual
AMPLIFIER
P-500Xb
OWNER’S MANUAL
500W (Bridged) High-Current
Class-D Stereo Amplifier
OWNER’S MANUAL
P-500Xb AMPLIFIER
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CONTENTS
P-500Xb
OWNER’S MANUAL
YOUR P-500Xb AMPLIFIER
YOUR P-500Xb AMPLIFIER .............................................................. 2
BOX CONTENTS ............................................................................ 2
PRECAUTIONS .............................................................................. 3
FEATURES ................................................................................... 4-5
GETTING STARTED ........................................................................ 6
CONNECTION & SETTINGS .............................................................. 6-9
PRECISION-CALIBRATED CONTROL PANEL ......................................... 9-14
TIPS, HINTS, AND SUGGESTIONS ..................................................... 15
SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................... 16
A word about the Precision-Calibrated Control Panel:
BOX CONTENTS
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PRECAUTIONS
WARNING CAUTION !
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FEATURES
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3.
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5.
6.
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F E A T U R E S (continued)
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Power and Standby Mode Indicator
Master Volume Control
Line In Sub
Subwoofer Input Level
30Hz Boost
Subsonic Filter
Phase °°
Power Range
Crossover Frequency
LFE Switch
Bridge Mode Switch
Power Mode Switch
Trigger In/Out
Line In Full Range
Speaker Outputs
Master (Main) Power Switch
Power Input Receptacle and Fuse Holder
Input Voltage Selector
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GETTING STARTED
CONNECTION & SETTINGS
Before making any connections, ensure that power cord is disconnected or that
the “Master Power” switch on the rear panel is switched to the off position.
Note:
AC Power Mode Selection
AC Power Connection
Tip (+) Ring (–)
Manual On
Auto Signal Sensing
Trigger Voltage
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CONNECTION & SETTINGS (continued)
Speaker Connection
2-CHANNEL OPERATION
SINGLE-CHANNEL (BRIDGE MODE) OPERATION ***HIGH POWER***
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R
L/
LFE
R
L/
LFE
OPTION 1 OPTION 2
CONNECTION & SETTINGS (continued)
Input Connection
NOTE:
OPTION 1
OPTION 2
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CONNECTION & SETTINGS (continued)
PRECISION-CALIBRATED CONTROL PANEL
Subwoofer Options
both
OPTION 1
OPTION 2
Full Range Input Connection
Using the P-500Xb Controls
NOTE:
A Word about the Numbers (Technical Stuff Explained)
dB (decibel)
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PRECISION-CALIBRATED CONTROL PANEL (continued)
Hz (hertz)
“Degrees”
Here is how this relates to phase.
GETTING TO THE BUSINESS OF SETTING THE CONTROLS
Master Volume Control
• Full-Range Applications
• Subwoofer Applications
Note:
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PRECISION-CALIBRATED CONTROL PANEL (continued)
NOTE:
CAUTION:
FREQ.
(Hz)
dB
FREQ.
(Hz)
dB
Subwoofer
Input Level
Boost
30Hz
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FREQ.
(Hz)
dB
PRECISION-CALIBRATED CONTROL PANEL (continued)
NOTE:
Note:
Subsonic
Filter
Phase
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FREQ.
(Hz)
dB
PRECISION-CALIBRATED CONTROL PANEL (continued)
NOTE:
Power
Range
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PRECISION-CALIBRATED CONTROL PANEL (continued)
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+12
+9
+6
+3
0
-3
-6
-9
-12
LFE160Hz140Hz100 Hz70Hz50Hz
FREQ.
(Hz)
dB
Note:
Crossover
Frequency
And LFE
Switch
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TIPS, HINTS, AND SUGGESTIONS
A Short Primer on Low Frequency Acoustics
Rev. A
Note: Specifications are subject
to change without notice
SPECIFICATIONS
Replacing the fuse
Note:
Frequency Response
Crossover Frequency
Phase Adjustment
Rated Output Power
Peak Output Power
Distortion
Audio Inputs
Input Impedance
Input Sensitivity
Input Power
Input Power Connection
Power (Mains) Fuse
AC Power Modes
Auto Off Delay
Dimensions
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Shipping Weight
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