PROTECT YOUR HEARING!

We value you as a long-term customer. For that reason, we urge you to practice restraint in the operation of this product so as not to damage your hearing and that of others in your vehicle. Studies have shown that continuous exposure to high sound pressure levels can lead to permanent (irreparable) hearing loss. This and all other high-power amplifiers are capable of producing such high sound pressure levels when connected to a speaker system. Please limit your continuous exposure to high volume levels.

While driving, operate your audio system in a manner that still allows you to hear necessary noises to operate your vehicle safely (horns, sirens, etc.).

SERIAL NUMBER

In the event that your amplifier requires service or is ever stolen, you will need to have a record of the product’s serial number. Please take the time to enter that number in the space provided below. The serial number can be found on the bottom panel of the amplifier and on the amplifier packaging.

Serial Number:

INSTALLATION APPLICATIONS

This amplifier is designed for operation in vehicles with 12V, negative-ground electrical systems. Use of this product in vehicles with positive ground and/or voltages other than 12V may result in damage to the product and will void the warranty.

This product is not certified or approved for use in aircraft.

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amplifier with the outputs of a second amplifier, including an identical one.

PLANNING YOUR INSTALLATION

It is important that you take the time to read this manual and that you plan out your installation carefully. The following are some considerations that you must take into account when planning your installation.

Cooling Efficiency Considerations:

Your JL Audio amplifier employs an advanced type of heat management, called RealSink™. This feature takes advantage of convection and radiation effects to remove heat from the amplifier circuitry. For optimum cooling performance, the vertical heat sinks located at the back of the amplifier should be exposed to as large a volume of air as possible. Enclosing the amplifier in a small, poorly ventilated chamber can lead to excessive heat build-up and degraded performance. If an installation calls for an enclosure around the amplifier, we recommend that this enclosure be ventilated with the aid of a fan. In normal applications, fan-cooling is not necessary, but you still need to follow some basic guidelines:

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down: Fair (not recommended if there is less than 1 inch (2.5 cm) clearance above the amplifier heat sinks)

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pointing laterally: Fair

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pointing down: Poor (not recommended)

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 using appropriate hardware so that it does not come loose in the event of a collision or a sudden jolt to the vehicle.

Stupid Mistakes to Avoid:

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the vehicle. This is an extremely dangerous practice which can result in severe damage to your vehicle and person.

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edges and wear by carefully routing them, tying them down and using grommets and loom where appropriate.

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compartment, under the vehicle, on the roof or in any other area that will expose the amplifier circuitry to the elements.

 

Chassis Ground

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CH 1&2

 

CH 1&2 Input

 

 

CH 3&4

 

 

CH 3&4

 

 

 

 

 

 

Infrasonic Filter

 

 

Filter Slope

 

 

 

HP Filter Slope

 

Input Sensitivity

 

Connector

 

 

 

 

 

On/Off Switch

 

Selection / Defeat

Sensitivity Control

 

Selection / Defeat

Control

+12 V Power

(pg. 6)

 

 

CH 1&2

 

(pg. 11)

 

CH 1&2

(pg. 9)

 

CH 1&2

(pg. 8)

CH 3&4

(pg. 9)

CH 3&4

(pg. 8)

 

Remote Turn-On

Preamp Output

Bass EQ

 

Filter Frequency

 

Input Voltage

 

 

Filter Frequency

 

Input Voltage

 

CH 3&4

Connector

 

Connector

Signal Selector

Speaker Outputs

On/Off Switch

 

Range Selector

 

Range Selector

 

 

Range Selector

 

Range Selector

 

Speaker Outputs

(pg. 6)

 

(pg. 7)

(pg. 10)

(pg. 11)

(pg. 11)

 

 

(pg. 9)

 

 

 

(pg. 7)

 

 

(pg. 9)

 

 

(pg. 7)

 

(pg. 11)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+12VDC Ground Remote

Preamp Output Section

CH 1 & 2 Speaker Outputs

 

 

 

Signal From

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 & 2 3 & 4 All

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

450/4v2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Left

Right

Four-Channel System Amplifier

 

 

 

 

 



 

  

 

 

 

 

Left Output Right Output

Bridged: 300W x 1 (3-8Ω)

CH 1 & 2 Bass Control

 

Bass EQ

Infrasonic Filter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Off On

 

Off 30Hz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Either

 

 

 

 

 

feature

 

 

 

 

 

sums the

 

 

 

 

 

CH 1&2 input

 

 

 

 

 

signals to

 

 

 

 

 

mono when

 

 

 

 

 

activated.

 

Remote

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bass Port

 

 

 

 

 

CH 1 & 2 Filter Section

Freq. Range Filter Mode Slope

 

x1 x10 Off 12dB 24dB

 

95

Filter Type

75

130

60

200

 

50

500 LP BP HP

Filter Freq. (Hz)

CH 1 & 2 Input Section

Input Voltage

Input Sens.

 

 

Low High

 

 

 

 

 

Input Mode

 

 

2ch 4ch

CH 1

CH 2

1 & 2

1 & 2

Inputs

and

(Left)

(Right)

Only

3 & 4

CH 3 & 4 Filter Section

Freq. Range High-Pass Filter

x1 x10 Off 12dB 24dB

 

95

Also sets

75

130

 

 

low-pass

60

 

cutoff for

200 CH 1 & 2

 

 

Bandpass

50

500

Filter

 

 

(if selected)

HP Filter Freq. (Hz)

CH 3 & 4 Input Section

Input Voltage

Input Sens.

Low High

 

CH 3

CH 4

(Left)

(Right)

CH 3 & 4 Speaker Outputs

LeftRight

   

Bridged: 150W x 1 (3-8Ω)

Left and Right

Jack for

Selects CH 1&2

CH 1&2

Selects

Selects CH 3&4

CH 3&4

Preamp Output Jacks

Remote Bass

HP or LP Cutoff

Left and Right

2ch / 4ch

High-Pass Cutoff

Left and Right

(pg. 10)

Control Knob

Frequency or HP Cutoff

Input Jacks

Input Mode

Frequency and Low-Pass

Input Jacks

 

(pg. 11)

of Bandpass Filter

(pg. 7)

(pg. 7)

Cutoff for CH 1&2 Bandpass

(pg. 7)

 

 

(pg. 8)

 

 

Filter

 

 

 

 

 

 

(pg. 10)

 

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