JL Audio J2360.2 Cooling Efficiency Considerations, Serial Number, Safety Considerations

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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 is

such high sound pressure levels when connected

Do not attempt to “bridge” the outputs of this

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, this

exposure to high volume levels.

including an identical one.

outer shell should be exposed to as large a volume

While driving, operate your audio system in

 

of air as possible. Enclosing the amplifier in a

a manner that still allows you to hear necessary

 

small, poorly ventilated chamber can lead to

noises to operate your vehicle safely (horns,

 

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

 

 

Remote Turn-On

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

take the time to enter that number in the space

 

 

 

Connector

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(pg. 6)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

provided below. The serial number can be found

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chassis Ground

+12 V Power

 

 

 

 

 

Speaker Outputs

on the bottom panel of the amplifier and on the

Connector

 

 

 

Connector

 

 

 

 

 

 

(pg. 10)

(pg. 5)

 

 

 

(pg. 5)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

amplifier packaging.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Serial Number:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ground

Remote + ��VDC

 

 

FUSES

 

 

 

LEFT CHANNEL RIGHT CHANNEL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20A

 

20A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

! IMPORTANT

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

Made in China

Bridged

edges and wear by carefully routing them,

tying them down and using grommets and

loom where appropriate.

Power Status

 

Left & Right

Input Sensitivity

Filter Frequency

Protection Status

Indicator

 

Preamp Output Jacks

Control

Selector

Indicator

(pg. 11)

 

(pg. 8)

 

(pg. 7)

(pg. 11)

(pg. 11)

 

High-Level

 

Left & Right

Filter Mode

Bass Boost

 

Input Jack

Preamp Input Jacks

Selector

Control

 

(pg. 6,7)

 

(pg. 6)

 

(pg. 8)

(pg. 9)

 

 

Preamp

Amplifier

 

 

 

 

 

Outputs

Inputs

 

 

 

 

 

LEFT

LEFT

 

 

 

Power

High-Level Inputs

 

 

 

HP Off LP

Protect

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Filter Mode

 

 

 

 

 

min max

50 500

Off +9dB

 

 

 

 

Input Sens.

Filter Frequency (Hz)

Bass Boost

 

 

RIGHT

RIGHT

 

 

 

• Do not mount the amplifier in the engine

compartment, under the vehicle, on the roof

or in any other area that will expose the

amplifier circuitry to the elements.

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Contents 360W 2-Channel, Full-Range Amplifier Serial Number Safety ConsiderationsCooling Efficiency Considerations Stupid Mistakes to AvoidMany vehicles employ small 10 AWG Power ConnectionsProduct Description Fuse RequirementsChannels 1&2 Front Turn-On LeadInput Sections Channels 3&4 Rear or SUBPreAMP Outputs Filter ControlsBass BOost Controls Speaker OutputsDo not do this When bridged, the amplifierAmplifier Status Indicator Lights & Protection Circuitry Servicing your AmplifierDimensions LxWxH Nine-Step ProcedureAppendix B J2-360.2 Specifications General Specifications Appendix aMy amplifier doesn’t turn on My amplifier turns on, but there is no outputINSTALLATION NOTES INSTALLATION NOTES JL Audio, Inc Limited Warranty Amplifiers USAIf you need service on your JL Audio product International Warranties

J2360.2 specifications

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