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tYPical installation sequence

The following represents the sequence 

for a typical amplifier installation, using 
an aftermarket source unit. 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 re-connection during 
installation. This step is not optional!

 2)  Run positive and negative 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 vessel operation. 8 AWG 
is recommended for wire runs greater than 
72 inches (180 cm) in length. Use a 2 AWG, 
4AWG or 8 AWG main power wire with a 
power distribution block when additional 
amplifiers are being installed with the 
MHD600/4-24V and powered from the same 
main power wire.  

  3)  Connect power wire to the positive battery 

post. Fuse the wire with an appropriate fuse 
block (and connectors) within 18 inches (45 
cm) wire length of the positive battery post. 
This fuse is essential to protect the vessel.  
Do not install the fuse until the power wire 
has been connected to the amplifier. 

  4)  Connect negative power wire to the negative 

battery 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 the amplifier mounting location. 

 6)  Run speaker wire from the speaker systems to 

the amplifier mounting location.

 7)  Securely mount the amplifier using 

appropriate hardware. (See page 8 for detailed 
mounting instructions).

  8)  Connect the remote turn-on wire and the 

positive and negative power wires to the 
amplifier’s power connector plug. Then insert 
the power connector plug into the amplifier’s 
power connector receptacle, pushing firmly.

 9)  Connect the RCA input cables  

to the amplifier.

10)  Connect the speaker wires to the speaker 

connector plugs and insert the plugs firmly 
into the speaker connector receptacles.

11)  Carefully review the amplifier’s control  

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

12)  Install power wire fuse (25A for a  

single MHD600/4-24V) and reconnect the 
negative  
battery post terminal.

13)  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.

14)  Make necessary adjustments to the input 

sensitivity controls to obtain the right  
overall output and the desired balance  
in the system. See Appendix C (pages 18, 19)  
for the recommended input sensitivity  
setting method.

15)  Enjoy the fruits of your labor with your 

favorite music.

Содержание MHD600/4-24V

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...

Страница 23: ...23...

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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