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can be controlled with the source unit fader,

without affecting the level of the subwoofer channel.

See diagram B below.

Note:

This configuration can also be set up so

that the subwoofer level tracks with the front

channel level.To configure the system in this

manner, go to the 

“Subwoofer Channel Control

Section” / “Input From”

selector switch and

select 

“Front”

instead of 

“F+R”

.

C) 

Two pairs of inputs connected to the rear

and subwoofer inputs of the 500/5 (a source unit

or processor with front and rear outputs is

required). In this mode, the source unit or

processor fader adjusts the relative level of the

subwoofer channel vs. all four satellite channels as

a whole.The relative level of the front and rear

channels is pre-set with the amplifier input

sensitivity controls and cannot be adjusted from

the source unit. See diagram C on page 16.

D)

Three pairs of inputs connected to the rear,

front and subwoofer inputs of the 500/5.This mode

is applicable for use in systems with a source unit or

processor that provides discrete front, rear and

subwoofer outputs. In this mode, the subwoofer

level and front to rear fading can be controlled from

the front of the vehicle. See diagram D on page 16.

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500/5

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Adjusts level of

rear channels.

Select 12dB or 

24dB/octave filter 

slope for rear 

channels

(high-pass)

Select Ambience 

Mode (Off or On)

Select “Low” for 

preamp level inputs 

or “High” for 

speaker level inputs

Select “Low” for 

preamp level inputs 

or “High” for 

speaker level inputs

Select “2ch” 

Input Mode

Amp Output to 

Rear Satellite 

Speakers

Amp Output to 

Front Satellite 

Speakers

Select “HP” 

(High-Pass) 

Mode

Select 12dB or 

24dB/octave filter 

slope for front 

channels

(high-pass)

Select “x1”

range for rear 

filter freq. 

(50-500 Hz)

Select “x1” range 

for front filter freq.  

(50-500 Hz)

Select high-pass

filter freq. for
rear channels

(50-500 Hz)

Adjusts level of 

front channels.

Input from

source unit or

processor

Not Used

Front Input Section

Input Sens.

Input Voltage

Low/High

Left Ch.

Right Ch.

Front Filter Section

Freq. Range

x1/x10

HP Filter Freq.(Hz)

Front Speaker Outputs 

Filter Slope

12dB/24dB

Filter Mode

Off/BP/HP

Rear Speaker Outputs (25Wx2)

Rear Input Section

Input Sens.

Input Voltage

Low/High

Left Ch.

Right Ch.

L-R Ambience

Off/On

Rear Filter Section

Freq. Range

x1/x10

Filter Freq. (Hz)

High-Pass Filter

Off/12dB/24dB

F/R Input Mode

2ch/4ch

Also sets 

low-pass 

cutoff for  
Front Ch. 

Bandpass 

filter (when 

selected)

Rear 

Inputs

Only

Front 

and

Rear

Select high-pass 

filter freq. for rear 

channels (50-500 Hz)

Adjusts level of

rear channels.

Select 12dB or 

24dB/octave filter 

slope for rear 

channels

(high-pass)

Select Ambience 

Mode (Off or On)

Select “Low” for 

preamp level inputs 

or “High” for 

speaker level inputs

Select “4ch” 

Input Mode

Amp Output to 

Rear Satellite 

Speakers

Amp Output to 

Front Satellite 

Speakers

Select “HP” 

(High-Pass) 

Mode

Select 12dB or 

24dB/octave filter 

slope for front 

channels

(high-pass)

Select “x1”

range for rear 

filter freq. 

(50-500 Hz)

Select “x1” range 

for front filter freq.  

(50-500 Hz)

Select high-pass

filter freq. for
rear channels

(50-500 Hz)

Adjusts level of 

front channels.

Input from rear 

outputs of source 
unit or processor

Input from front 

outputs of source 
unit or processor

Select “Low” for 

preamp level inputs 

or “High” for 

speaker level inputs

Front Input Section

Input Sens.

Input Voltage

Low/High

Left Ch.

Right Ch.

Front Filter Section

Freq. Range

x1/x10

HP Filter Freq.(Hz)

Front Speaker Outputs 

Filter Slope

12dB/24dB

Filter Mode

Off/BP/HP

Rear Speaker Outputs (25Wx2)

Rear Input Section

Input Sens.

Input Voltage

Low/High

Left Ch.

Right Ch.

L-R Ambience

Off/On

Rear Filter Section

Freq. Range

x1/x10

Filter Freq. (Hz)

High-Pass Filter

Off/12dB/24dB

F/R Input Mode

2ch/4ch

Also sets 

low-pass 

cutoff for  
Front Ch. 

Bandpass 

filter (when 

selected)

Rear 

Inputs

Only

Front 

and

Rear

Select high-pass 

filter freq. for rear 

channels (50-500 Hz)

Note:This configuration can also be set up so that the subwoofer level tracks with the front channel level and only the rear channels are faded. To configure
the system in this manner, go to the Subwoofer Channel Control Section 

“Input From”

selector switch and select

“Front”

instead of 

“F+R”

.

SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS

STEREO BI-AMP MODE:

This is the most common application for a 

5-channel amplifier. In this mode, the front satellite

speakers, rear satellite speakers and subwoofer(s) are

independently powered and filtered. Front and rear

channels each have independent high-pass filters and

the subwoofer channel has an independent low-pass

filter. Left and right front satellite channels deliver

100W x 2 @ 1.5 - 4

per channel. Left and right

rear satellite channels deliver 25W x 2 @ 3 - 4

per

channel. One mono subwoofer channel delivers

250W x 1 @ 1.5 - 4

.

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500/5

Input Connection Options for the Stereo Bi-Amp

mode are as follows:

A) 

Single pair of inputs connected to the rear

inputs of the 500/5. In this mode, the user has no

fading capability between the front and rear channels

and no separate adjustability of subwoofer level from

the front of the vehicle. See diagram A below.

B)

Two pairs of inputs connected to the front and

rear inputs of the 500/5 (a source unit or processor

with front and rear pairs of outputs is required). In

this mode, the user has front-to-rear fading

capability with non-fading sub-bass level.This means

that the relative level of the front and rear satellites

Not Used

Select 12dB or 

24dB/octave filter 

slope for sub 

channel (low-pass)

Adjusts level of 

sub channel

30 Hz Infrasonic 

Filter for sub 

channel

(On or Off)

For full-range 

preamp output 

select “F+R”

For preamp output 
to slave subwoofer 

amplifier(s) select 

“Sub LP”

To input of 

additional 

amplifier (if used)

Control LF (bass) 

boost level with

on-board knob

or optional

RBC-1 controller

Select “Low” for 

preamp level inputs 

or “High” for 

speaker level inputs

Select low-pass 

filter freq. for

sub channel

(40-200 Hz)

Amp Output to 

Subwoofers

Select “F+R”

Input Mode

JL AUDIO 

500/5

five-channel system amplifier

+12VDC

Ground

Remote

Subwoofer Output (250Wx1)

Sub LP/F+R Inputs/Front 

Subwoofer Channel Control Section

Input Sens.

Input Voltage

Low/High

Independent Sub Input

Sub LP Filter

Off/12dB/24dB

Preamp Output Section

Signal From

Filter Freq. (Hz)

Remote Bass 

Port

Off/30Hz

LF Boost (dB)

Input From:

Ind./F+R/Front

Infrasonic Filter

Left

Right

Left Ch.

Right Ch.

+1

+13

+3

+7

+10

Not Used

Select 12dB or 

24dB/octave filter 

slope for sub 

channel (low-pass)

Adjusts level of 

sub channel

30 Hz Infrasonic 

Filter for sub 

channel

(On or Off)

For full-range 

preamp output 

select “F+R”

For preamp output 
to slave subwoofer 

amplifier(s) select 

“Sub LP”

To input of 

additional 

amplifier (if used)

Control LF (bass) 

boost level with

on-board knob

or optional

RBC-1 controller

Select “Low” for 

preamp level inputs 

or “High” for 

speaker level inputs

Select low-pass 

filter freq. for

sub channel

(40-200 Hz)

Amp Output to 

Subwoofers

Select “F+R” or 

“Front” Input 

Mode

JL AUDIO 

500/5

five-channel system amplifier

+12VDC

Ground

Remote

Subwoofer Output (250Wx1)

Sub LP/F+R Inputs/Front 

Subwoofer Channel Control Section

Input Sens.

Input Voltage

Low/High

Independent Sub Input

Sub LP Filter

Off/12dB/24dB

Preamp Output Section

Signal From

Filter Freq. (Hz)

Remote Bass 

Port

Off/30Hz

LF Boost (dB)

Input From:

Ind./F+R/Front

Infrasonic Filter

Left

Right

Left Ch.

Right Ch.

+1

+13

+3

+7

+10

A) Single pair of inputs connected to the rear inputs of the 500/5. In this mode, the user has no fading capability between the front

and rear channels and no adjustability of subwoofer level from the front of the vehicle.

B) Two pairs of inputs connected to the front and rear inputs of the 500/5 (a source unit or processor with front and rear pairs of outputs

is required). In this mode, the user has front-to-rear fading capability with non-fading sub-bass level.This means that the relative level
of the front and rear satellites can be controlled with the source unit fader, without affecting the level of the subwoofer channel.

Summary of Contents for 500/5

Page 1: ...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...

Page 2: ...lector pg 8 Selects Front Filter Cutoff Frequency pg 8 Input Sensitivity Control pg 6 Left and Right Input Jacks pg 6 Left and Right Input Jacks pg 6 Rear Speaker Outputs pg 11 Front Speaker Outputs p...

Page 3: ...00 5 5 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The JL Audio 500 5 is a five channel system amplifier utilizing patented Absolute Symmetry Class AB technology for its front and rear channels and patented Class D technolog...

Page 4: ...ition switched circuit The 500 5 s Remote turn on connector is designed to accept 18 AWG 8 AWG wire 12 AWG is more than adequate for this purpose To connect the remote turn on wire to the amplifier fi...

Page 5: ...ugh mode for the preamp output delivering a sum of the signals being fed to the Front Input Section and Rear Input Section of the amplifier If the input signal is full range the preamp output Sub LP F...

Page 6: ...ker connectors only the Left and Right remain unused Then connect a mono signal to both left and right RCA inputs for ction ut Sens ght Ch Front Speaker Outputs IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT JL AUDIO...

Page 7: ...erating normally 2 Thermal Red lights to indicate that the amplifier has exceeded its safe operating temperature putting the amplifier into a self protection mode which reduces the power output of the...

Page 8: ...te This configuration can also be set up so that the subwoofer level tracks with the front channel level and only the rear channels are faded To configure the system in this manner go to the Subwoofer...

Page 9: ...for speaker level inputs Select Low for preamp level inputs or High for speaker level inputs Select 2ch Input Mode Amp Output to Rear Satellite Speakers Amp Output to Front Satellite Speakers Select...

Page 10: ...ee way operation This allows the independent powering of tweeters midwoofers and subwoofer s in the system and gives extensive control over level matching and crossover parameters Left and right tweet...

Page 11: ...33 143 34 157 35 184 36 200 193 37 198 38 198 39 198 Full clockwise 198 20 JL AUDIO 500 5 APPENDIX A Precise Frequency Selection Chart CHART A 1 FILTER FREQ FRONT REAR CH FILTERS Detent Panel Actual N...

Page 12: ...is very predictable This makes setting the gain structure via the input sensitivity controls very simple Following the directions below will allow the user to adjust the input sensitivity of the ampl...

Page 13: ...rocessing incorporated into the 500 5 it is possible to connect additional JL Audio 250 1 amplifiers in a Master Slave configuration with each amplifier driving its own speaker system but controlled b...

Page 14: ...MY AMPLIFIER Please refer to Appendix B page 22 to set the input sensitivity for maximum low distortion output MY AMPLIFIER DOESN TTURN ON Check to make sure there is 12V at the Remote connection of...

Page 15: ...hannel 20 Hz 20 kHz Signal to Noise Ratio 108 5 dB referred to rated power A weighted 20 Hz 20 kHz noise bandwidth Frequency Response 5 Hz 30 kHz 0 1 dB Damping Factor 200 4 per ch 50 Hz 100 2 per ch...

Page 16: ...req Range x1 x10 HP Filter Freq Hz Front Speaker Outputs Filter Slope 12dB 24dB Filter Mode Off BP HP 30 JL AUDIO 500 5 JL AUDIO 500 5 five channel system amplifier 12VDC Ground Remote Sub LP F R Inpu...

Page 17: ...s 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 your JL AUDIO p...

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