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 |  JL Audio - MHD600/4-24V Owner’s Manual  

When connected to the amplifier, the HD-RLC 

operates as follows. At full counter-clockwise 
rotation, the audio will mute completely. At full 
clockwise rotation the level will be the same as if 
the HD-RLC was not connected at all. In other 
words, it operates strictly as a level attenuator.

Depending on the application, you may want 

the HD-RLC to only affect one channel pair or 
both channel pairs. A switch labeled “Remote 

Level Control” in the “General Setup” Section 
of the Control Panel allows you to determine 
whether the HD-RLC affects the level of all 
channels “All Ch.” or only the rear channels 

“Rear Ch.”

For example, if you are using the MHD600/4-

24V in a stand-alone bi-amplified mode, you 
may want the HD-RLC to only affect the level 
of the subwoofer channels. Setting the “Remote 

Level Control” switch to the “Rear Ch.” position 
accomplishes this (provided the subwoofer system 
is connected to the rear channels).

In other cases, you may want control of all  

four channels at the same time, so you would  
set the “Remote Level Control” switch to the  

“All Ch.” position.

 

The RBC-1 Remote Bass Control used with  

JL Audio Slash, Slash v2, e-Series, A-Series and 

G-Series amplifiers is NOT compatible with the 

MHD Series amplifiers. If you attempt to 

connect an RBC-1 to an MHD amplifer, the 

control will not work. You must use the 

HD-RLC controller.

 

sPeaker outPuts

The MHD600/4-24V employs JL Audio’s 

exclusive Regulated, Intelligent Power Supply 
(R.I.P.S.) design. The operation of the R.I.P.S. 
system is independent for each pair of channels. 
This sophisticated power supply allows the 
amplifier to produce its optimum power (150 
watts x 4) over a wide range of speaker 
impedances. 

Unlike conventional amplifiers that require 

a specific impedance to produce optimum 
power, the R.I.P.S.-equipped MHD600/4-24V 
gives you the freedom to use a variety of speaker 
configurations that achieve final nominal 
impedances between 1.5 – 4Ω per channel in 
stereo (without sacrificing power output or sound 
quality). When bridged, each channel pair will 
optimize output at 300 watts between 3 – 8Ω. 

The operation of the R.I.P.S. circuitry is 

entirely automatic and adjusts itself every time the 
amplifier is turned on. There are no user controls 
to configure. The system operates through 
multiple stages of impedance optimization, 
choosing the stage most appropriate to the actual 
impedance of the speakers you connect to it. 

 

 

 If you connect a load higher than 4Ω nominal 

per channel in stereo mode (or 8Ω in bridged 

mode), power will drop by half with every 

doubling of impedance above 4Ω stereo / 8Ω 

mono. If you connect a load lower than 1.5Ω 

nominal per channel in stereo mode (or 3Ω in 

bridged mode, the amplifier protection 

circuitry activates a “safe” mode which reduces 

amplifier power to protect the circuitry from 

failure (the LED status indicator on the control 

panel will light up amber to indicate that this 

has happened). See page 16 for details. 
 

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Страница 1: ...s 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 thoroug...

Страница 2: ...fier is designed for operation in vessels with 24 volt negative ground electrical systems Use of this product in vessels with positive ground and or voltages other than 24V may result in damage to the...

Страница 3: ...jolt or as a result of the repeated vibrations the vessel is prone to during normal operation Stupid Mistakes to Avoid Check before drilling any holes in your vessel to make sure that you will not be...

Страница 4: ...stem delivering high passed signals to front and rear speaker systems Preamp outputs permit connection of a separate amplifier to drive the subwoofer system 3 As a 600W full system amplifier in bi amp...

Страница 5: ...ttery post Use the same size power wire as the wire connected to the 24V connection minimum 8 AWG 5 Run signal cables RCA cables and remote turn on wire from the source unit or interface processor to...

Страница 6: ...tc We do not recommend the use of copper clad aluminum wire or CCA wire because this wire is significantly less conductive than pure copper wire Only use pure copper power wire such as JL Audio Premiu...

Страница 7: ...ire and insert the bare wire into the receptacle seating it firmly so that no bare wire is exposed When using smaller wire it may be necessary to strip 1 inch of insulation from the wire and fold the...

Страница 8: ...ling any holes in your vessel to make sure that you will not be drilling through a gas tank brake line wiring harness or other vital vessel system ConTROL PAnel SECURITY CoVER The MHD600 4 24V feature...

Страница 9: ...n on the Input Mode switch and connect a single pair of input cables to the Front input jacks only In this mode the amplifier will route the signals connected to the Front inputs to the Front and Rear...

Страница 10: ...en the Input Range switch is placed in the High position The output increases with the switch in the Low position While this may sound counter intuitive it is correct as described Input Sens Control L...

Страница 11: ...h allows you to select from two filter slopes 12dB Configures the filter to attenuate frequencies above or below the selected filter frequency at a rate of 12 dB per octave Butterworth alignment 24dB...

Страница 12: ...ecise filter frequency information refer to Appendix B page 18 Bi Amplified System with one MHD600 4 24V in four channel mode and a separate subwoofer amplifier This configuration requires that the se...

Страница 13: ...HD600 4 24V is being used to drive front and rear speaker systems In this mode the preamp output level will track with the signal level of the front input signals allowing the user to fade the rear ch...

Страница 14: ...r Speaker OUTPUTS The MHD600 4 24V employs JL Audio s exclusive Regulated Intelligent Power Supply R I P S design The operation of the R I P S system is independent for each pair of channels This soph...

Страница 15: ...el pair This requires an RCA Y Adaptor sold separately because a bridged pair of channels requires that both amplifier channels of the bridged pair receive input Connection of only one RCA input will...

Страница 16: ...he amber LED will light when you connect the section that is experiencing the problem and turn the volume up 4 Alternating Red and Green lights to indicate that the amplifier is experiencing a fault t...

Страница 17: ...g power supply Recommended Fuse Value Type 25A AFS AGU or MaxiFuse Rated Power Stereo 150W RMS x 4 1 5 4 22V 29V Rated Power Bridged 300W RMS x 2 3 8 22V 29V THD at Rated Power 0 03 4 per channel Aver...

Страница 18: ...ipped output is very predictable This makes setting the gain structure via the input sensitivity controls very simple Following the directions below will allow the user to adjust the input sensitivity...

Страница 19: ...ceeding Play a track with an appropriate sine wave within the frequency range to be amplified by each set of channels at 3 4 source unit volume 7 Connect the AC voltmeter to the Front Speaker Outputs...

Страница 20: ...the speaker wires for a possible short either between the positive and negative leads or between either speaker lead and the vessel s chassis ground If a short is present you will experience distorte...

Страница 21: ...ate 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 amplified by the amplifier exa...

Страница 22: ...22 JL Audio MHD600 4 24V Owner s Manual INSTALLATION NOTES Use this diagram to document your amplifier s switch and control positions...

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Страница 24: ...d 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...

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