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 instructions.
• Use 18-gauge or larger wire for making the connections to the illuminite terminals of DUAL illuminite speakers ONLY. Be sure to observe polarity when connecting. • Do not ground any illuminite output wires or connect any illuminite wires together.
XIA3145 INSTALLATION Connections and Controls Low Level Inputs High Level Inputs Input Level Control Crossover Frequency Crossover Mode Switch Bass Boost LED Indicator Ground Connection Remote Connection +12VDC Battery Connection Main Fuses illuminite Fuse Illuminite Outputs Speaker Connections...
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Using an incorrect fuse could damage the amplifier. Main fuse 20 amp ATO x 2 illuminite fuse 2 amp ATO x 1 XIA3145 INSTALLATION Typical Wire Routing Power/Ground Wire Size For optimum performance, use only the wire size listed below or larger.
12VDC output including independent fused protection (2 amp) specifically for use with illuminite speakers. DUAL illuminite speakers have two distinct sets of input terminals. The first is labeled audio input terminals and the second is labeled illuminite lighting inputs. The inputs are clearly marked with a label positioned directly above the terminal housing.
2 ohms stereo and 4 ohms bridged. Use of loads lower than these is not recommended and may cause amplifier damage. The XIA3145 can be wired for stereo, bridged or stereo/bridged simultaneous operation. Input Signal Connections Low Level Input (RCA) Low level (RCA) input signal is preferred for best performance.
XIA3145 Configuration/Setup Input level Control Crossover Mode Crossover Frequency Control Bass Boost LED Indicator OPERATION 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.
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 purchase.
XIA3145 OPERATION Specifications Power Output: Signal to noise ratio: Additional power output: 145 Watts RMS x 2 channels at 2 ohms and < 1% THD+N 290 Watts RMS x 1 channel at 4 ohms (bridged) and < 1% THD+N Dynamic power:...
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