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Protect Your Hearing!

We value you as a long-term customer. For that reason, we urge you to practice 

restraint in the operation of this product so as to not damage your hearing and 

that of others in your vehicle. Studies have shown that continuous exposure 

to high sound pressure level can lead to permanent (irreparable) hearing loss. 

Automotive sound systems are capable of producing such high sound pressure 

levels. Please limit your continuous exposure at high volumes. While driving, 

operate your audio system in a manner that still allows you to hear necessary 

noises to operate your vehicle safely (horns, sirens, etc.).

Installation Applications 

This product is designed for operation in vehicles with 12 volt, negative-ground 

electrical systems. Using this product in systems with positive ground and/or 

voltages other than 12 volts may result in damage to the product and will void 

the warranty. This product is not certified or approved for use in aircraft.

Safety Considerations

•  Install this product in a dry, well-ventilated location 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 outside or underneath the vehicle. This is an 

extremely dangerous practice, which can result in severe damage/injury.

•  Protect all system wires from sharp metal edges and wear by carefully routing 

them, tying them down and using grommets and loom where appropriate.

What’s Included 

(1) FiX™ 82 processor

(1) 5-pin Power Connector plug

(4) 4-pin OEM Analog Input plugs

(4) Mounting screws

(1) FIX™ Calibration CD 

Product Overview

The FiX™ 82 is the ultimate tool for building a great sounding system using the 

OEM source. Equipped with a powerful 24-bit DSP processor, the FiX™ 82 delivers 

world-class sound and incredible functionality allowing the integration of 

complex factory source units with aftermarket audio equipment. It combines a 

level matching, summing preamp with delay and frequency response correction, 

all housed within a single chassis.

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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