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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, 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 our Technical Support Department  

at (954) 443-1100 during business hours.

owner’s manual

1000W Monoblock Subwoofer Amplifier

Summary of Contents for J21000.1

Page 1: ...llation 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 J...

Page 2: ...n 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 l...

Page 3: ... 35A Remote VDC Product Description The JL Audio J2 1000 1 is a monoblock subwoofer amplifier utilizing highly efficient Class D technology Its frequency response is limited to the range below 160 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 B pag...

Page 4: ...nd off using a conventional 12V remote turn on lead typically controlled by the source unit s remote turn on output Made in China Speaker Output Mono FUSES Ground 35A 35A 35A Remote VDC 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 on output the amplifier s turn on lead can be connecte...

Page 5: ...tection To connect the speaker wires to the amplifier strip 1 2 inch 12 mm of insulation from each speaker wire and insert them into their appropriate connector observing correct polarity Then tighten each connector using a Phillips screwdriver IMPORTANT Do NOT attempt to bridge two J2 1000 1 s together or combine their output to a single load in any manner Doing so will damage the amplifier s IMP...

Page 6: ...r If you have any questions about the installation or setup of the amplifier not covered in this manual please contact your dealer or technical support JL Audio Technical Support 954 443 1100 9 00 AM 5 30 PM Eastern Time Zone Monday Friday Status Indicator Lights Protection Circuitry There are two status indicator lights on the top of the amplifier These are as follows 1 Power Green lights to indi...

Page 7: ...ble 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 connected set the amplifier s Remote Bass Control at maximum full clockwise 3 Turn the Input Sens control all the way down 4 Set the source unit volume to 3 4 of full volume This will allow for reasonable gain overlap with moderate clipping a...

Page 8: ...s 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 not just visually but with a continuity meter It i...

Page 9: ...ocument your amplifier s switch and control positions LP Filter Frequency Hz Input Sens Bass Boost Remote Level Port min max 40 300 Off 12dB Protect Power High Level Inputs LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT Amplifier Controls Amplifier Inputs Pre Outs Amplifier Status ...

Page 10: ...18 JL Audio 19 INSTALLATION NOTES INSTALLATION NOTES ...

Page 11: ...ly 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 Amplifier Service Facility freight prepaid through an au...

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