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“bass boost” Control

The J2-1000.1 includes a single band, boost-

only bass equalizer controlled by a rotary knob 
marked 

“Bass Boost”

. This control has a boost 

range of 0dB (full-counterclockwise) to +12dB 

(full-clockwise) and is centered at 45 Hz. 

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

 
remote leVel Control

The J2-1000.1 includes a remote level control 

that can be mounted in the front of the vehicle. 
This control allows the owner to adjust the overall 
subwoofer level to taste. To connect the remote 
bass control knob, insert its plug into the jack 
labeled 

“Remote Level Port” 

on the amplifier 

and route the cable and control to the desired 
location in the front of the vehicle.

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

Care should be taken to securely mount this 

control in a manner that does not interfere with 
vehicle operation.

When setting the amplifier’s input sensitivity, 

the Remote Level Control should be unplugged or  
at full clockwise rotation (maximum level).

 

sPeaKer outPut

Speaker connection to the J2-1000.1 is 

straightforward and takes place at the far right 
of the power/speaker connection panel. A 

single positive (“

+

”) connection and a single 

negative (“

”) connection are available via a 

connector labeled 

“Speaker Output (Mono)”

.

Made in China

Speaker Output (Mono)

FUSES

Ground

35A

35A

35A

Remote

+ ��VDC

IMPORTANT

!

 

Speaker loads below 1Ω nominal are not 

recommended and will cause the amplifier to 

enter into a protection mode. 

Do not chassis ground any speakers connected 

to this or any other JL Audio amplifier. Doing so 

will cause the amplifier to go into protection.

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).

 

IMPORTANT

!

 

Before reconnecting the battery ground and 

turning the system on, verify that all control 

settings on the amplifier are set according to 

the needs of the system.

“lP Filter” (CrossoVer) Control

The J2-1000.1 employs a 12dB/octave low-pass 

(LP) active filter for its internal channel. This 

feature is designed to attenuate frequencies above 
its filter frequency, so that the system’s subwoofers 
do not reproduce any audible midrange content.

The low-pass filter in the J2-1000.1 is fully 

variable between 40 Hz and 300 Hz via the 

“LP 

Filter Frequency”

 control knob. The 12 o’clock 

position corresponds to a 150 Hz filter frequency. 

The “10 o’clock” position corresponds to 80 Hz 

and is  a good starting point for system tuning. 

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

“Pre-outs” (PreamP outPuts)

The J2-1000.1 incorporates a preamp output 

section, designed to make multiple amplifier 
systems easy to set up. This section consists of  
a pair of RCA-type jacks marked 

“Pre-Outs”.

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

The Preamp outputs deliver the same signal that 

is being fed to the inputs. (If the input signal are 
full-range, the preamp outputs will be full-range). 

This signal is not affected by the bass boost or LP 

FIlter processing selected for the amplifier. 

 

IMPORTANT

!

 

The signal level of the preamp output is always 

low level regardless of whether you are using 

the “High-Level Inputs” or the Low-Level 

(RCA-jack) Inputs.

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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