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limited warrantY - amPliFiers (usa)

JL Audio warrants this product to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of  

one (1) year from the original date of purchase. 

This warranty is not transferrable and applies only to the original purchaser from an authorized  

JL Audio dealer. Should service be necessary under this warranty for any reason due to manufacturing 
defect or malfunction, JL Audio will (at its discretion), repair or replace the defective product with new 

or remanufactured product at no charge. Damage caused by the following is not covered under warranty: 

accident, misuse, abuse,  product modification or neglect, failure to follow installation instructions, 
unauthorized repair attempts, misrepresentations by the seller. This warranty does not cover incidental 
or consequential damages and does not cover the cost of removing or reinstalling the unit(s). Cosmetic 
damage due to accident or normal wear and tear is not covered under warranty. 
 

warranty is void if the product’s serial number has been removed or defaced. 

Any applicable implied warranties are limited in duration to the period of the express warranty as 

provided herein beginning with the date of the original purchase at retail, and no warranties, whether 
express or implied, shall apply 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 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 refused unless specifically 

authorized by JL Audio with a valid return authorization number.

Warranty expiration on products returned without proof of purchase will be determined from the 

manufacturing date code. Coverage may be invalidated as this date is previous to purchase date. Non-
defective items received will be returned freight-collect. Customer is responsible for shipping charges and 
insurance in sending the product to JL Audio. Freight damage on returns is not covered under warranty.

 

For service information in the u.s.a. please call

Jl audio Customer service

: (954) 443-1100  

9:00 AM – 5:30 PM (Eastern Time Zone) 

Jl audio, inc 

10369 North Commerce Pkwy.

Miramar,  FL 33025

(do not send product for repair to this address)

international warranties: 

 

Products purchased outside the United States of America are covered only  

by that country’s distributor and not by JL Audio, Inc.

 

J21000_1-CH-06-2009

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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