JL Audio A-Series A1200 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

1200

monoblock full-range amplifier

Summary of Contents for A-Series A1200

Page 1: ...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...

Page 2: ...ropriate Do not mount the amplifier in the engine compartment under the vehicle on the roof or in any other area that will expose the amplifier circuitry to the elements JL AUDIO A1200 3 PROTECT YOUR...

Page 3: ...se of a 25A AGU AFS or MaxiFuse type JL AUDIO A1200 5 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The JL Audio A1200 is a monoblock full range amplifier utilizing patented Absolute Symmetry Class A B technology The A1200 can...

Page 4: ...so will result in audible distortion and possible speaker damage JL AUDIO A1200 7 TURN ON LEAD The A1200 uses a conventional 12V remote turn on lead typically controlled by the source unit s remote t...

Page 5: ...he input to the amplifier Active filters are more stable than passive filters and do not introduce extraneous resistance which can degrade subwoofer performance The active filter built into the A1200...

Page 6: ...r authorized JL Audio dealer so that it may be sent in to JL Audio for service There are no user serviceable parts or fuses inside the amplifier The unique nature of the circuitry in the JL Audio ampl...

Page 7: ...e amplified for that set of channels 50 Hz for subwoofer channels 1 kHz for a midrange application Do not use attenuated test tones 10 dB 20 dB etc The Nine Step Procedure 1 Disconnect the speaker s f...

Page 8: ...ith the metal inside the terminal block The speaker wire connectors are designed to accept up to 8 AWG wire Make sure to strip the wire to allow for a sufficient connection with the metal inside the t...

Page 9: ...JL AUDIO A1200 17 16 JL AUDIO A1200 INSTALLATION NOTES Use this diagram to document your amplifier s switch and control positions...

Page 10: ...JL AUDIO A1200 19 18 JL AUDIO A1200 INSTALLATION NOTES INSTALLATION NOTES...

Page 11: ...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...