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JL Audio

TYPICAL INSTALLATION SEQUENCE

The following represents the sequence 

for a typical amplifier installation, using an 
aftermarket source unit or OEM Interface 
processor (like the JL Audio FiX™ 82 or FiX™ 86). 
Additional steps and different procedures may 
be required in some applications. If you have any 
questions, please contact your authorized  
JL Audio dealer for assistance.

 

  1)  Disconnect the negative battery post 

connection and secure the disconnected cable 
to prevent accidental reconnection during 
installation. This step is not optional.

  2)  Run copper power wire from the battery 

location to the amplifier mounting location, 
taking care to route it in such a way that it 
will not be damaged and will not interfere 
with vehicle operation. See next page for 
appropriate wire size.

 3)  Connect the power wire to the positive battery 

post. Fuse the wire with an appropriate fuse 
block (and connectors) within 18 inches (45 
cm) of wire length from the positive battery 
post. This fuse is essential to protect the 

vehicle. Do not install the fuse until the 

power wire has been securely connected to 

the amplifier. 

  4)  Run signal cables and remote turn-on wire (if 

available) from the source unit or processor to 
the final amplifier mounting location.

  5)  Run speaker cables from the speaker systems 

to the amplifier mounting location.

  6)  Find a good, solid metal grounding point 

close to the amplifier and connect the 
negative power wire to it using appropriate 
hardware (use of the JL Audio ECS master 
ground lug, XB-MGLU is recommended). Use 
4 AWG copper wire, no longer than 36 inches 
(90 cm) from the amplifier to the ground 
connection point. In some vehicles, it may be 
necessary to upgrade the battery ground wire. 
(See page 5 for important notice).

  7)  Securely mount the amplifier using  

appropriate hardware.

  8)  Connect the positive and negative power  

wires to the amplifier. A fuse near the 
amplifier is not necessary if this is the only 

device being run from the fused main power 
wire. If the fused main power wire is shared 
with other amplifiers or devices, fuse each 
amplifier/device within 12 inches (30 cm) of 
wire length, via a fused distribution block or 
multiple individual fuse blocks/on-board fuses.

 9)  Connect the remote turn-on wire to the 

amplifier or configure the “Turn-On Mode” 
switch for automatic turn-on.

10)  Connect the input cables to the amplifier.

11) Connect the speaker cables to the amplifier.

12)  Carefully review the amplifier’s control  

settings to make sure that they are set 
according to the needs of the system.

13)  Install the power wire fuse (40A for a  

single JD400/4) and reconnect the negative  
battery post terminal.

14)  Turn on the source unit at a low level  

to double-check that the amplifier is 
configured correctly. Resist the temptation  
to crank it up until you have verified the  
control settings.

15)   Make necessary adjustments to the “Input 

Voltage” and “Input Sens.” controls to obtain 
the correct overall output and the desired 
system balance. See Appendix A (page 14) for 
the recommended input sensitivity  
setting method.

16)  Enjoy the fruits of your labor with your 

favorite music.

POWER CONNECTIONS

Before installing the amplifier, disconnect the 

negative (ground) wire from the vehicle’s battery. 
This will prevent accidental damage to the system, 
the vehicle and your body during installation.

Содержание JD 400/4

Страница 1: ...d 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 man...

Страница 2: ...horns sirens etc SERIAL NUMBER In the event that your amplifier requires service or is ever stolen you will need to have a record of the product s serial number Please take the time to enter that num...

Страница 3: ...least 1 inch 2 5 cm of space above the amplifier s outer shell to permit proper cooling Safety Considerations Your amplifier needs to be installed in a dry well ventilated environment and in a manner...

Страница 4: ...o longer than 36 inches 90 cm from the amplifier to the ground connection point In some vehicles it may be necessary to upgrade the battery ground wire See page 5 for important notice 7 Securely mount...

Страница 5: ...nded at the contact point to create a clean metal to metal connection between the chassis and the termination of the ground wire For optimal grounding we recommend the use of a JL Audio ECS master gro...

Страница 6: ...n on signal is not available in a system These allow you to operate the amplifier without having to locate a remote turn on lead at the source unit which can be very useful when interfacing the amplif...

Страница 7: ...vel signals High for speaker level signals The Low position on the Input Voltage switch selects an input sensitivity range between 200mV and 2V This means that the Input Sensitivity rotary control wil...

Страница 8: ...esigned to reproduce the full range of frequencies audible by the human ear For this reason most speaker systems are comprised of multiple speakers each dedicated to reproducing a specific frequency r...

Страница 9: ...e or better Tuning Hint If you are using the JD400 4 to drive a subwoofer system LP mode a component satellite speaker system HP mode or both 80 Hz is a good baseline Filter Freq Hz setting After prop...

Страница 10: ...voltage available from a single channel The JD400 4 has been designed for bridging of its channel pairs without the need for input inversion adaptors To bridge a pair of channels use the Left and Rig...

Страница 11: ...n off and the amplifier will return to normal operating mode 2 Flashing Constant Red The Protection LED also illuminates during over current conditions This may result in the LED flashing as it corres...

Страница 12: ...HF Level Req uired a source unit or processor with two pairs of stereo outputs Inp ut Connections the first stereo pair of source unit outputs is connected to the CH 1 Left and CH 2 Right inputs of t...

Страница 13: ...m the front of the vehicle B Subwoofer Level Control Only Req uired a source unit or processor with left right and dedicated subwoofer outputs Inp ut Connections The main stereo pair of source unit ou...

Страница 14: ...ou have disconnected the speakers before proceeding Play a track with the appropriate sine wave within the frequency range to be amplified at 3 4 source unit volume 6 Slowly increase the Input Sens co...

Страница 15: ...Hz 20 kHz noise bandwidth 84 dB referred to 1W A weighted 20 Hz 20 kHz noise bandwidth Frequency Response 12 Hz 22 kHz 0 1 dB Damping Factor 150 4 ohms per ch 50 Hz 75 2 ohms per ch 50 Hz Input Sectio...

Страница 16: ...ed To test for this problem jump the 12VDC wire to the Remote terminal to see if the amplifier turns on I hear a repetitive ticking or popping sound coming out of the speaker s Check the speaker wires...

Страница 17: ...unit while an appropriate test tone is played through the source unit disconnect the input cables from the amplifier prior to this test The frequency used should be in the range that is to be amplifie...

Страница 18: ...18 JL Audio INSTALLATION NOTES Use this diagram to document your amplifier s switch and control positions INPUT SECTIO CH 1 2 CH Clipping...

Страница 19: ...JD400 4 19 ON PREOUTS CH 1 2 only 3 4 Clipping...

Страница 20: ...t 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...

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