JL Audio RBC-1 Cooling Efficiency Considerations, Serial Number, Safety Considerations

Protect Your Hearing!	Installation Applications				Planning Your Installation
We value you as a long-term customer. For	This amplifier is designed for operation in				It is important that you take the time to read
that reason, we urge you to practice restraint in	vehicles with 12 volt, negative-ground electrical				this manual and that you plan out your
the operation of this product so as not to damage	systems. Use of this product in vehicles with				installation carefully. The following are some
your hearing and that of others in your vehicle.	positive ground and/or voltages other than 12V				considerations that you must take into account
Studies have shown that continuous exposure to	may result in damage to the product and will void				when planning your installation.
high sound pressure levels can lead to permanent	the warranty.
(irreparable) hearing loss. This and all other	This product is not certified or approved for				Cooling Efficiency Considerations:
high-power amplifiers are capable of producing	use in aircraft.				The outer shell of your JL Audio amplifier
such high sound pressure levels when connected	Do not attempt to “bridge” the outputs of this				is designed to remove heat from the amplifier
to a speaker system. Please limit your continuous	amplifier with the outputs of a second amplifier,				circuitry. For optimum cooling performance,
exposure to high volume levels.	including an identical one.				this outer shell should be exposed to as large a
While driving, operate your audio system in					volume of air as possible. Enclosing the amplifier
a manner that still allows you to hear necessary					in a small, poorly ventilated chamber can
noises to operate your vehicle safely (horns,					lead to excessive heat build-up and degraded
sirens, etc.).					performance. If an installation calls for an
					enclosure around the amplifier, we recommend
Serial Number					that this enclosure be ventilated with the aid
In the event that your amplifier requires					of a fan. In normal applications, fan-cooling
service or is ever stolen, you will need to have					is not necessary.
a record of the product’s serial number. Please			Chassis Ground
take the time to enter that number in the space			Connector
			(pg. 5)			Speaker Outputs
provided below. The serial number can be found		+12 V Power		Remote Turn-On
							(pg. 8)
on the bottom panel of the amplifier and on the		Connector		Connector
		(pg. 5)		(pg. 6)
amplifier packaging.
Serial Number:

Input Voltage

Left & Right

Protection Status

Bass EQ

Filter Mode

Selection

Preamp Output Jacks

Indicator

On/Off Switch

Selection

(pg. 6)

(pg. 8)

(pg. 9)

Jack for

(pg. 8)

(pg. 7)

Left & Right

Power Status

Remote Bass

Input Sensitivity

Filter

Preamp Input Jacks

Indicator

Control Knob

Control

Frequency Selector

(pg. 6)

(pg. 9)

(pg. 8)

(pg. 6)

(pg. 7)

Mounting the amplifier upside down is strongly discouraged.

If mounting the amplifier under a seat, make sure there is at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) of space above the amplifier’s outer shell to permit proper cooling.

Safety Considerations:

Your amplifier needs to be installed in a dry, well-ventilated environment and in a manner which does not interfere with your vehicle’s safety equipment (air bags, seat belt systems, ABS brake systems, etc.). You should also take the time to securely mount the amplifier so that it does not come loose in the event of a collision or a sudden jolt to the vehicle.

Stupid Mistakes to Avoid

• Check before drilling any holes in your vehicle

to make sure that you will not be drilling

through a gas tank, brake line, wiring harness or

other vital vehicle system.

• Do not run system wiring outside or underneath

the vehicle. This is an extremely dangerous

practice which can result in severe damage to

your vehicle and person.

• Protect all system wires from sharp metal

edges and wear by carefully routing them,

tying them down and using grommets and

loom where appropriate.

• Do not mount the amplifier in the engine

compartment, under the vehicle, on the roof

or in any other area that will expose the

Input Voltage

Low High

CH 1 (Left)

CH 2 (Right)

Pre-Outs

Power Protect

Bass Boost Controls

Bass Boost

Remote

Bass Port

		Filter Freq. (Hz)
Input Sens.	LP Filter		65
		55	80
		45	100
		40	200

amplifier circuitry to the elements.

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