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JL Audio

TURN-ON OPTIONS

The JD400/4 can be switched on and off 

using one of three methods, determined by the 
position of the amplifier’s “Turn-On Mode” 
switch. Please read these options and decide 
which is best suited for your specific system.

1) +12V Remote turn-on lead 

2) DC Offset-Sensing turn-on circuit 

3) Signal-Sensing turn-on circuit

+12V Remote Turn-On: This is the preferred 

method for turning the amplifier on/off. The 
amplifier will turn on when +12V is present 
at its “Remote” input and turn off when +12V 
is switched off. This +12V remote turn-on 
signal is typically controlled by a source unit 
or OEM interface processor’s remote turn-
on wire. The amplifier’s “Remote” turn-on 
connector will accept 18 AWG – 12 AWG wire. 

To connect the remote turn-on wire to the 

amplifier, first back out the set screw on the 
top of the terminal block, using the supplied 
2.5 mm hex wrench. Strip 1/2 inch (12mm) of 
wire and insert the bare wire into the terminal 
block, seating it firmly so that no bare wire is 
exposed. While holding the wire in the terminal, 
tighten the set screw firmly, taking care not to 
strip the head of the screw and making sure that 
the wire is firmly gripped by the set screw.

If a source unit does not have a dedicated 

remote turn-on output, consider one of the 

following alternative turn-on options:

These methods are useful when a conventional 

+12V remote turn-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 amplifier with OEM (factory) 
audio systems that do not use conven12V 
turn-on leads.

Depending on the characteristics of the audio 

signal, one of the following methods may work 
better than the other. We recommend trying DC 
Offset-Sensing first as it does not require a long 
delay to turn the system off after the signal is 
shut off.

DC Offset-Sensing: The amplifier will turn on 

and off by detecting the presence of a very small 
DC signal (offset) that is typical in the audio 
output of most OEM (factory) source units and 
amplifiers. The amplifier will turn on and off in 
reaction to the presence or absence of this DC 
offset. The sensitivity of this circuit is designed 
for high-level (speaker level) signals, not for low-
level (preamp level) signals. The circuit senses 

the input signal from the CH. 1 (L) channel 

input only.

Signal-Sensing: The amplifier will turn on 

and off by detecting the presence of a full-range 
audio signal. After approximately 30 seconds, 
the amplifier will shut off. The sensitivity of this 
circuit is designed for high-level (speaker level) 
signals, not for low-level (preamp level) signals. 
The circuit is tuned to react to signals at mid-
range frequencies. This prevents false switching 
from signals created by moving loudspeakers  
that are in parallel with the amplifier’s input 
signal. The circuit senses the input signal from 

the CH. 1 (L) channel input only.

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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