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Preamp Output Section

The 450/4v2 incorporates a pass-through preamp output section, so that additional amplifiers can be added to the system. This pass- through pre-amp output can be configured three

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selected for the amplifier or by any crossover filter selected (if the input signal is full-range, the preamp output will be full-range). When the 450/4v2 is being used to drive front and rear speaker systems, this preamp output mode will deliver a summed front/rear signal to the subwoofer amplifier, while permitting fading of the front and rear speaker systems from the source unit.

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designed to conserve amplifier power and protect subwoofer systems without audibly degrading the sub-bass output. With ported enclosures, the use of the infrasonic filter is highly recommended to protect the speaker(s) from excessive excursion below box tuning. With sealed enclosures, the use of the filter is less necessary, but can still help protect the speaker system. The infrasonic filter can be completely defeated

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SPEAKER OUTPUTS

The 450/4v2 employs JL Audio’s exclusive Regulated, Intelligent Power Supply (R.I.P.S.) design. The operation of the R.I.P.S. system is independent for each pair of channels. This sophisticated power supply allows the amplifier to produce its optimum power (150 watts x 2 for channels 1&2 and 75 watts x 2 for channels 3&4) over a wide range of speaker impedances.

Unlike conventional amplifiers that require a specific impedance to produce optimum power, the R.I.P.S.-equipped 450/4v2 gives you the freedom to use a variety of speaker configurations that achieve final nominal impedances between 1.5 – 4Ω per channel in stereo (without sacrificing power output or sound quality). When bridged, each channel

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entirely automatic and adjusts itself every time

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setting chosen on this amplifier’s “Input

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lowest impedance present at the speaker load.

signal from this preamp output should have

optional remote boost knob (sold separately,

There are no user controls to configure. The

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its “Input Range” switch set to “Low”.

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system operates through multiple stages of

in the front of the vehicle. With the RBC-1

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CH 1 & 2 Bass Control

connected, the boost is no longer limited to 0

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This section provides two basic bass processing

or +6 dB, allowing a range of 0-15 dB of boost

speakers you connect to it.

signal that is connected to the 450/4v2’s

tools for CH 1&2: a 24 dB/octave infrasonic filter

to be selected.

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CH 1 & 2 Speaker Outputs

CH

CH 1&2 Inputs. This mode is useful for

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feeding a subwoofer amplifier when the

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450/4v2 is being used to drive front and rear

sums the CH 1&2 input signals to mono. (These

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The “Bass EQ” and “Infrasonic Filter” features

speaker systems. This preamp output mode

features should only be used when driving

will track the signal level of CH 1&2, allowing

subwoofer(s) from CH 1&2).

will only operate when the CH 1&2 filter is

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fading of the rear channels without affecting

activated and in low-pass mode. If you are

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the subwoofer level.

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Off On

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Filter” features, set the “Filter Mode/Slope”

signal that is connected to the 450/4v2’s CH

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switch on “12dB” and rotate the frequency

sums the

feature

3&4 Inputs. This mode is useful for feeding a

CH 1&2 input

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selection knob fully clockwise to the “500 Hz”

mono when

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signals to

subwoofer amplifier when the 450/4v2 is being

activated.

position. This will activate the bass controls

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used to drive front and rear speaker systems.

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without significantly affecting the crossover

This preamp output mode will track the signal

point selected by the external active crossover.

level of CH 3&4, allowing fading of the front

channels without affecting the subwoofer level.

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