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installation notes:

Use this diagram to document your amplifier’s switch and control positions.

Bass Boost Controls

Input Voltage

Low | High

CH 1 (Left)

Input Sens.

LP Filter

Filter Freq. (Hz)

40

45

55

65

80

100

200

Bass Boost

Remote

Bass Port

Power

Protect

CH 2 (Right)

Pre-Outs

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G1700

JL AUDIO 

G1700

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Summary of Contents for G1700

Page 1: ...ise 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...

Page 2: ...any other area that will expose the amplifier circuitry to the elements 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 not to damage your hearing and that of others in your vehicle Studies have shown that continuous exposure to high sound pressure levels can lead to permanent irreparable hearing los...

Page 3: ...he JL Audio G1700 is a monoblock subwoofer amplifier utilizing proprietary and patented Class D technology Its frequency response is limited to the range below 250 Hz It is not designed for driving midrange speakers or tweeters Every aspect of its operation has been optimized for low frequency amplification For detailed specifications please refer to Appendix C page 13 Typical Installation Sequenc...

Page 4: ...kers in the system Experiment to find the slope which best matches the acoustic requirements of your system Turn On Lead The G1700 uses a conventional 12V remote turn on lead typically controlled by the source unit s remote turn on output The amplifier will turn on when 12V is present at its Remote input and turn off when 12V is switched off If a source unit does not have a dedicated remote turn o...

Page 5: ...e above hint is not set in stone You should always listen to the system carefully to determine the best choice as vehicle acoustics and other factors play a big role in choosing the most appropriate filter slope 3 Precise Frequency Selection The filter frequency markings on the front panel of the amplifier are for reference purposes and are generally accurate to within 1 3 octave or better If you ...

Page 6: ... low impedance connected to the amplifier output s Connecting the speaker outputs to an impedance lower than 2 ohms will cause this protection mode to activate When this protection mode is activated the amplifier will reduce it maximum power output to protect its circuitry which will manifest itself as increased distortion When the problem is corrected the amplifier will return to normal operation...

Page 7: ... 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 from the amplifier s speaker output connectors 2 Turn off all processing bass treble loudness EQ etc on the source unit processors if used and amplifier Set fader control to center position and subwoofer level control to 3 4 of maximum if used to feed the G...

Page 8: ...side 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 terminal block How do I properly set the input sensitivity on my amplifier Please refer to Appendix A page 12 to set the input sensitivity for maximum low distortion output My amplifier doesn t turn on Check the fuse ...

Page 9: ...r amplifier s switch and control positions Bass Boost Controls Input Voltage Low High CH 1 Left Input Sens LP Filter Filter Freq Hz 40 45 55 65 80 100 200 Bass Boost Remote Bass Port Power Protect CH 2 Right Pre Outs 16 JL AUDIO G1700 JL AUDIO G1700 17 ...

Page 10: ...INSTALLATION NOTES INSTALLATION NOTES 18 JL AUDIO G1700 JL AUDIO G1700 19 ...

Page 11: ...gal 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 Amplifier Service Facility freight prepaid through an authorized JL AUDIO dealer and must be accompanied by proof of purchase a copy of the original sales receipt Direct returns from consumers or non authorized dealers will be r...

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