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Thank you for purchasing a JL Audio FiX™ OEM  

interface / processor for your automotive sound system. 

This product has been designed and manufactured to exacting  

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

For maximum performance, we highly recommend that you have your 

FiX™ 82 installed by an authorized JL Audio dealer. Your authorized 

dealer has the training, expertise and installation equipment to ensure 

optimum performance from this product without compromising your 

vehicle’s functionality. Due to the complexity of modern vehicle systems, 

we do not recommend self-installation unless you have extensive 

experience in automotive electrical systems. Should you decide to install 

this product yourself, please take the time to read this manual  

thoroughly 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 the product’s operation, please contact your authorized JL 

Audio dealer for assistance. If you need further assistance, please contact 

the JL Audio Technical Support Department at [email protected]  

or call (954) 443–1100 during business hours.

OWNER’S MANUAL

Summary of Contents for FIX 82

Page 1: ...le s functionality Due to the complexity of modern vehicle systems we do not recommend self installation unless you have extensive experience in automotive electrical systems Should you decide to install this product yourself please take the time to read this manual thoroughly to familiarize yourself with its installation requirements and setup procedures If you have any questions regarding the in...

Page 2: ...ation that does not interfere with your vehicle s safety equipment air bags seat belt systems ABS brake systems etc Securely mount this product so that it does not come loose in the event of a collision or sudden jolt to the vehicle Check before drilling to make sure that you will not be drilling into a gas tank brake line wiring harness or other vital vehicle system Do not run system wiring outsi...

Page 3: ...anced input architecture ensures noise immunity and compatibility with most analog output OEM source units or amplifiers 8 Selectable turn on options for activation include conventional 12 volt trigger automatic via Signal Sensing or automatic via DC Offset Sensing 9 Provides a dedicated remote turn on voltage output for activating aftermarket amplifiers or signal processors 10 JLID Controller Por...

Page 4: ...p the head of the screw Use caution to ensure correct polarity and wire placement of the Power and OEM Input connections Make sure to observe proper orientation when inserting each plug into the FiX 82 Each plug is keyed to fit in one direction only When inserted correctly the set screws should be facing down Use good quality crimp connectors or solder with heat shrink tubing when making connectio...

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Page 6: ...6 4 5 FIX 82 Top View ...

Page 7: ...82 Power Connection Audio Output Panel FIX 82 Input Panel 1 Power Connections 5 Turn On Mode 2 OEM Input Connections 6 Bypass EQ Calibrate Button 3 Output Connections 7 JLID Port and DRC 100 Function 4 Status LEDs ...

Page 8: ...fuse 3 Ground Connect to a clean solid metal grounding point Ideally the 12VDC Battery and Ground connections should be run to the same distribution points that the amplifiers use for their power and ground connections This will minimize the possibility of noise in the system 4 12VDC Switched This connection along with the Turn on Mode switch setting determines the turn on operation of the FiX 82 ...

Page 9: ...ignal and poor performance Plug Connection Description 1 2 L Ch 1 input Positive Left Channel Signal Ch 1 is the monitored channel for the auto turn on circuitry Make sure Ch 1 2 inputs contain midrange signals L Negative Left Channel Signal R Ch 2 input Positive Right Channel Signal R Negative Right Channel Signal 3 4 L Ch 3 input Positive Left Channel Signal L Negative Left Channel Signal R Ch 4...

Page 10: ...re compatible with most types of aftermarket signal processors or amplifiers The level of this output is proportionate to the FiX 82 s input signal and may also be controlled by the optional DRC 100 Digital Remote Controller sold separately Optical Digital Output Located next to the Analog Outputs this jack provides a digital audio output that is not susceptible to RF interference or noise generat...

Page 11: ...cle s ignition switch If your source unit is controlled by a RAP Retained Accessory Power circuit connect the 12VDC Switched connection to a positive 12V accessory circuit that is controlled by the vehicle s ignition switch This will maintain the RAP functionality Signal Signal Sensing Auto Automatically turns on by detecting full range OEM audio signals and turns off after signal is removed varie...

Page 12: ...he FiX Calibra tion CD and play Track 01 Note Track 01 begins with 20 seconds of silence If your OEM source unit is not equipped with a CD player you may transfer the calibration track to a portable media player or thumb drive and connect to your source unit s auxil iary input Make to sure to disable any EQ DSP modes on your portable media player during calibration 3 Within 15 seconds of starting ...

Page 13: ...performance for your audio system To use leave the volume control of your OEM source unit at the specific volume position that was used during calibration From now on you will use the DRC 100 to control your audio system volume leaving the OEM volume control at the calibration level You may continue to use the OEM source unit s tone balance and fader controls if desired Handsfree Optimization The ...

Page 14: ...des Reversed polarity at one or more inputs Double check wiring of OEM Analog Inputs 2 short red flashes Incomplete audio spectrum Disconnected or incorrect input connections in multi way system Connect input plugs 1 pair at a time and check for green Input Status LEDs when playing Calibration Track 01 Use RTA to view output spectrum to identify response gap for correction Attempt to Fill the gap ...

Page 15: ... Level Setting Fully Automatic Input Signal Present Threshold 10 mV RMS Digital Specifications Processor Intersil D2Audio DAE 6 Bit Depth Sample Rate 24 bit 48 kHz Number of EQ Bands 30 x 2 channels EQ Resolution 1 3 octave 25Hz 20kHz Output Section Number of Output Channels Two Output Type Unbalanced via RCA Jacks Optical digital S PDIF Maximum Output Voltage 4V RMS Output Impedance 450 ohms Sign...

Page 16: ...ply to this product thereafter Some states do not allow limitations on implied 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 your JL AUDIO product All warranty returns should be sent to JL Audio s Electronics Service Facility freight prepaid through an...

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