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JBL DA850 DA1650 Owners Manual | rev1.2 Draft20231009 

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©2023 Harman International | Features, Specifications, and Appearance subject to change without notice. 

 

Introduction 

 

Thank you for purchasing a JBL DA series distribution amplifier. The DA850 and DA1650 amplifiers are 
designed, engineered, and manufactured to the industry’s highest quality standards and offer system 
integrators with the core features and fundamental connectivity for home audio distribution.  

Please take the time to study the owner’s manual so that you can obtain the best possible service from your 
amplifier at http://www.jbl.com/specialty-audio/ 

What’s in the Box 

 

1.  JBL DA series amplifier 
2.  Quick-start guide and safety sheet 
3.  Phoenix block connectors 
4.  Removable feet and fastening screws 
5.  Rackmount brackets and fastening screws 
6. Power cord 

 

Summary of Contents for DA850

Page 1: ...Owners Manual Rev 1 2 Draft20231009 2023 Harman International Features Specifications and Appearance subject to change without notice DA850 DA1650 Distribution Amplifiers...

Page 2: ...rview 4 Rear Panel Overview 5 Installation 6 Rack Mounting 6 Surface Mounting 7 Hardware Setup 8 Connecting Audio Inputs 8 Wiring Output Connnectors 8 Connecting The AC Power Cord 10 Setting Power Mod...

Page 3: ...d to the industry s highest quality standards and offer system integrators with the core features and fundamental connectivity for home audio distribution Please take the time to study the owner s man...

Page 4: ...a fault the LED will blink RED indicating the presence of a short or some other problem related to that channel pair 2 STANDBY BUTTON Activates and deactivates standby mode when the amplifier is conn...

Page 5: ...nal DA series amplifiers or other components that need to mimic the amplifier s power state 6 GLOBAL OUT Provides a line level RCA connector loop pass thru output for connecting multiple DA amplifiers...

Page 6: ...t included Installing a DA series amplifier in a rack 1 Attach the rack ear brackets to the sides of the amplifier using the provided machine screw fasteners into the threaded holes 1 0 1Nm recommende...

Page 7: ...hout notice SURFACE MOUNTING You can also place a single amp on a solid stable surface utilizing the provided feet and fasteners Once positioned ensure the sides of the amplifier are well ventilated a...

Page 8: ...rol Note that for BRIDGE MONO operation a stereo input will be appropriately summed to mono and outputs can be used in either Bridge outputs or single channel pairs WIRING OUTPUT CONNNECTORS Before ma...

Page 9: ...of the phoenix connector tightening the screw terminals on top to secure the termination Repeat this procedure for each speaker Do not connect the L and R negative terminals together Doing so will re...

Page 10: ...indicators light RED reduce the source level until the Clip LEDs no longer light IMPORTANT Always turn off the amplifier by using the rear AC mains rocker switch and disconnect the power cord before...

Page 11: ...de the front panel standby button operation To install a trigger cable Power the controlling source and DA amplifier off Connect the trigger cable to the controlling source and the DA amplifier After...

Page 12: ...atch zones in an installation When turned fully clockwise the output level is at maximum The CLIP indicator LED is located below the Level control If clipping is present while playing an input source...

Page 13: ...2 channels driven 0 5 THD max Rated Power 8 50W Rated Power 4 110W Rated Power 8 Bridged one zone driven 185W Performance Frequency Response 20Hz 20kHz 0 5dB at 1 8th power all loads THD N max at rat...

Page 14: ...riven 0 5 THD max Rated Power 8 50W Rated Power 4 110W Rated Power 8 Bridged one zone driven 185W Performance Frequency Response 20Hz 20kHz 0 5dB at 1 8th power all loads THD N max at rated power 20 2...

Page 15: ...low frequency noise is one of the most common problems within audio video systems This problem even when the volume is at a low level is usually caused by a common problem known as a ground loop A gro...

Page 16: ...2 London Road Apsley Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 9TD United Kingdom 2023 Harman International Industries Incorporated All Rights Reserved JBL is a trademark of Harman International Industries I...

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