JL Audio 500/1 v2 Owner'S Manual Download Page 1

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Thank you for purchasing a JL Audio amplifier for

your automotive sound system.

Your amplifier has been designed and manufactured to exacting

standards in order to ensure years of musical enjoyment in your vehicle.

For maximum performance and extended warranty

coverage, we highly recommend that you have your new amplifier

installed by an authorized JL Audio dealer. Your authorized

dealer has the training, expertise and installation equipment to ensure

optimum performance from this product. Should you

decide to install the amplifier yourself, please take the time

to read this manual thoroughly so as to familiarize yourself

with its installation requirements and setup procedures.

If you have any questions regarding the instructions in this

manual or any aspect of your amplifier’s operation, please contact your

authorized JL Audio dealer for assistance. If you need further assistance,

please call the JL Audio Technical Support Department

at (954) 443-1100 during business hours.

OWNER’S MANUAL

monoblock subwoofer amplifier

Summary of Contents for 500/1 v2

Page 1: ...ise and installation equipment to ensure optimum performance from this product Should you decide to install the amplifier yourself please take the time to read this manual thoroughly so as to familiar...

Page 2: ...SVO TZTUFN XJSJOH PVUTJEF PS VOEFSOFBUI the vehicle This is an extremely dangerous practice which can result in severe damage to your vehicle and person t 1SPUFDU BMM TZTUFN XJSFT GSPN TIBSQ NFUBM edg...

Page 3: ...use of a 50A AGU fuse or MaxiFuse type PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The JL Audio 500 1v2 is a monoblock TVCXPPGFS BNQMJGJFS VUJMJ JOH QSPQSJFUBSZ BOE QBUFOUFE MBTT UFDIOPMPHZ UT GSFRVFODZ SFTQPOTF JT MJNJUFE...

Page 4: ...al 12V remote turn on lead 2 A signal sensing turn on circuit 12VDC Ground Remote 500 1v2 Monoblock Subwoofer Amplifier To select between the two modes there is a TXJUDI NBSLFE iSignal Sensingw MPDBUF...

Page 5: ...DF UIF BQQSPQSJBUF iInput Voltagew SBOHF IBT CFFO TFMFDUFE UIJT rotary control can be used to match the source unit s output voltage to the input stage of the amplifier for maximum clean output Rotati...

Page 6: ...he 500 1v2 power will drop by half with every doubling of impedance above 4 If you connect a load lower than 1 5 nominal to the 500 1v2 the amplifier protection circuitry activates a safe mode which r...

Page 7: ...the battery ground and turning the system on verify that all control settings on the amplifier are set according to the needs of the system STATUS INDICATOR LIGHTS PROTECTION CIRCUITRY There are three...

Page 8: ...easily in just a few minutes using equipment which is commonly available in installation bays Necessary Equipment t JHJUBM 7PMUNFUFS t XJUI B TJOF XBWF UFTU UPOF SFDPSEFE BU 0 dB reference level in th...

Page 9: ...20 67 21 69 22 72 23 75 24 80 78 25 82 26 86 27 90 28 95 29 100 100 30 107 31 113 32 122 33 131 34 143 35 156 36 200 169 37 186 38 192 39 197 Full clockwise 197 CHART A 3 INFRASONIC FILTER Detent Pane...

Page 10: ...al to that amplifier from the source unit or from an PVUCPBSE QSPDFTTPS 5IJT BNQMJGJFS T iAmp LP Filterw TFDUJPO BOE iAdvanced Bass Controlw GFBUVSFT XJMM QSPDFTT UIF TJHOBM GPS UIF i4MBWFw amplifier...

Page 11: ...n with the metal inside the terminal block How do I properly set the input sensitivity on my amplifier Please refer to Appendix A page 14 to set the input sensitivity for maximum low distortion output...

Page 12: ...tput MONO OUTPUT ONLY Left Output Right Output Left Ch Right Ch Filter Freq Hz Filter Freq Hz Infrasonic Freq Hz Remote Bass Port Full Range Amp Filter Out Filter Output Mode Filter Slope Mode Mode Sl...

Page 13: ...ied warranties therefore these exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state If you need service on yo...