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ConVerTIBle ComPonenTs

C3ConvertibleComponentsgiveyoutheoption

ofinstallingthespeakersasseparatecomponent
speakersystemsorascoaxialsystems(tweeters
mountedontothecenterofeachwoofer).

Note: If the C3 system is to be used in a coaxial 

configuration, the phase plugs must be removed to 

accept the tweeter and tweeter post.

Component system set-up

TheComponentconfigurationoftheC3-570

isachievedbywiringthetweetertothecrossover
separatelyandinstallingtheincludedphaseplugs
ontothecenterofeachwoofer.The woofers are 

factory-packaged in the component system 

configuration with phase plugs installed.

Thephaseplugsattachtothewoofersusinga

simplebayonet(twistandlock)mechanism.

Toremovethephaseplugs,simplyapply

downwardpressurewithyourthumbandindex
fingerandtwist1/4turncounteclockwiseuntil
released.Thenpullthephaseplugoffthereceiver.

Toreattachthephaseplugs,alignthetwo

tabsontheinsideofeachphaseplugwiththe
groovesontheouterdiameterofthereceiver
inthecenterofthewoofer.Withthesealigned,
slidethephaseplugdownintoplaceuntilit
stops,applyinggentlepressure.Tolock,push
downfirmly/evenlyontheplugwiththumband
indexfingerandturn1/4turnclockwise.

Forwoofermountinginstructions,pleaserefer

toPages10-11ofthisManual.Forseparatetweeter
mountinginstructions,pleaserefertoPages12-13of
thisManual.

Coaxial system set-up

TheCoaxialconfigurationoftheC3-570is

achievedbyinstallingatweeterontothecenterof
eachwooferusingthesuppliedcoaxialtweeterposts.

First,removethephaseplugsfromthewoofers(if

present)bypushingdownfirmly/evenlyontheplug
withthumbandindexfingerandturning1/4turn
counter-clockwisetounlockandremove.Thephase
plugswillnotbeusedincoaxialconfigurationand
shouldbesetasideforpossiblefutureuse.

Next,routethetweeter’sPo)and

Negative(-)wireleadsthroughthecenterofthe
coaxialtweeterpostfromthelargetweeter-cupend
andoutthesmallerend(SeeFigureA).Thetweeter
mountstothecoaxialtweeterpostusingasimple
bayonet(twistandlock)mechanism.Toattachthe
tweetertothepost,observetheindentedlocking
slotsontheouteredgeofthetweeterbodyandalign
thesewiththetabsvisibleontheinsidewallsofthe
tweetercupportionofthetweeterpost.Thetweeter
shouldslideintoplaceeasilyandcanthenbelocked
bypushingdownonthetweeterandgivingitasmall
clockwiseturn(SeeFigureB).

Withthetweeterinstalledintothetweeterpost,

connectthePo)redwireleadonthetweeter
tothelargermaleconnectiontabinthewoofer’s
center,followedinthesamemanner,bythe
Negative(-)blackleadtothesmallerconnectiontab.
(SeeFigureC).

Now,notethetwotabsontheinsideofthebottom

endofthetweeterpost.Alignthesetabstothe
channelsvisibleonoppositesidesofthereceiverin
thewoofer’scenter.Whiletuckingthewiresintothe
tweeterpost,slidethetweeterpostdownintoplace
untilitstopsandisreadytobelocked.Tolock,push
downfirmly/evenlyonthetweeterpostwiththumb
andindexfingerandturn1/4turnclockwise.
(SeeFigureD).

Forwoofermountinginstructions,pleasereferto

Pages10-11ofthisManual.

 

Summary of Contents for C3-570

Page 1: ...ed 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 speake...

Page 2: ...h D 2 52 in 64 0 mm B C A A D D C B A Crossover Network Physical Dimensions Height A 4 72 in 119 9 mm Width B 3 36 in 85 3 mm Depth C 1 44 in 36 6 mm Tweeter Fixture Physical Dimensions Flush Mount Su...

Page 3: ...MS Method Frequency Response 48 Hz 25 KHz 3 dB Efficiency 1W 1m 90 0 dB 1W 1m Nominal Impedance 4 ohms Included Components and Parts Two C3 570cw 5x7 inch 125 x 180 mm Woofers Two C3 100ct 1 00 inch 2...

Page 4: ...ty of tweeter failure This electronic device monitors current going to the tweeter and will disconnect the tweeter from the signal when it senses overload Should this occur while listening to the audi...

Page 5: ...tion and may be made in one of two ways In component configuration the tweeter outputs labeled T and T on the Crossover should be wired directly to the corresponding lead on the tweeter See Diagram A...

Page 6: ...weeter onto the center of each woofer using the supplied coaxial tweeter posts First remove the phase plugs from the woofers if present by pushing down firmly evenly on the plug with thumb and index f...

Page 7: ...7 Diagram C Tweeter Post Coaxial System Configuration Diagram D Phase Plug Component System Configuration Figure A Figure C Figure B Figure D...

Page 8: ...reme near side soundstage bias which compromises the stereo listening experience See Diagram E COMPONENT PLACEMENT CONSIDERATIONS A component system configuration gives you the ability to place the wo...

Page 9: ...form best Woofers will usually be placed into factory speaker locations If you have some woofer mounting flexibility keep the following in mind Lower mounting locations such as the lower front corner...

Page 10: ...Diagram I It is absolutely vital that the speaker frame fits into the mounting hole cleanly This must be WARNING Double check the clearance for both speakers before proceeding Many cars are different...

Page 11: ...ing flange the back of the mounting flange or simply not be used in the installation Connect the speaker wires to both sets of terminals on each speaker observing correct polarity and making sure that...

Page 12: ...by pushing down on the tweeter and giving it a small clockwise turn See Diagram K TWEETER INSTALLATION First run speaker wires from the tweeter output of the crossover see Wiring Diagram B on page 5 t...

Page 13: ...13 Diagram J Flush Mount Tweeter Installation Diagram K Surface Mount Tweeter Installation...

Page 14: ...14 JL Audio C3 570 Owner s Manual NOTES...

Page 15: ...15 NOTES...

Page 16: ...ranties 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 A...

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