Limited Warranty – Marine Amplifiers (USA)
JL Audio warrants this product to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years
from the original date of purchase. This warranty is not transferable and applies only to the original purchaser
from an authorized JL Audio dealer. Should service be necessary under this warranty for any reason due to
manufacturing defect or malfunction, JL Audio will (at its discretion), repair or replace the defective product with
new or remanufactured product at no charge. Damage caused by the following is not covered under warranty:
accident, misuse, abuse, product modification or neglect, failure to follow installation instructions, unauthorized
repair attempts, misrepresentations by the seller. This warranty does not cover incidental or consequential
damages and does not cover the cost of removing or reinstalling the unit(s). Cosmetic damage due to accident
or normal wear and tear is not covered under warranty.
Products installed as original equipment by boat manufacturers are covered by the boat manufacturer’s
warranty, not JL Audio, Inc.
Warranty is void if the product’s serial number has been removed or defaced.
Any applicable implied warranties are limited in duration to the period of the express warranty
as provided herein beginning with the date of the original purchase at 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. 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 authorized
JL Audio dealer and must be accompanied by proof of purchase (a copy of the original sales receipt). Direct
returns from consumers or non-authorized dealers will be refused unless specifically authorized by JL Audio with
a valid return authorization number. Warranty expiration on products returned without proof of purchase will be
determined from the manufacturing date code. Coverage may be invalidated as this date is previous to purchase
date. Non-defective items received will be returned freight-collect. Customer is responsible for shipping charges
and insurance in sending the product to JL Audio. Freight damage on returns is not covered under warranty.
For Service Information in the U.S.A. please call
JL Audio Customer Service:
(954) 443-1100 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM (Eastern Time Zone)
JL Audio, Inc.
10369 North Commerce Pkwy. Miramar, FL 33025
(Do not send product for repair to this address)
International Warranties:
Products purchased outside the United States of America are covered only
by that country’s distributor and not by JL Audio, Inc.
MV800/8i_MAN_071519
Connections
Power Connector
Connection
Wire Capacity
Description
+12 VDC (+)
2 AWG
Positive (+12V) Battery Connection
Ground (–)
2 AWG
Negative (GND) Battery Connection
Remote
18 to 10 AWG
Positive (+12V) Remote Turn-On Input from Source Unit
Input Section
Label
RCA Jack
Description
CH. 1
Black RCA
Channel 1 Signal Input
CH. 2
Red RCA
Channel 2 Signal Input
CH. 3
Black RCA
Channel 3 Signal Input
CH. 4
Red RCA
Channel 4 Signal Input
CH. 5
Black RCA
Channel 5 Signal Input
CH. 6
Red RCA
Channel 6 Signal Input
CH. 7
Black RCA
Channel 7 Signal Input
CH. 8
Red RCA
Channel 8 Signal Input
Pre-Outs (with independent DSP)
Label
RCA Jack
Description
P. 1
Black RCA
Preamp Signal Output 1
P. 2
Red RCA
Preamp Signal Output 2
P. 3
Black RCA
Preamp Signal Output 3
P. 4
Red RCA
Preamp Signal Output 4
Connections
Speaker Outputs
Label
Wire Color
Description
A
White
(+) Positive Speaker Output
Ch. 1&2 Bridged (+)
White/Black
(–) Negative Speaker Output
B
Gray
(+) Positive Speaker Output
Gray/Black
(–) Negative Speaker Output
Ch. 1&2 Bridged (–)
C
Green
(+) Positive Speaker Output
Ch. 3&4 Bridged (+)
Green/Black
(–) Negative Speaker Output
D
Purple
(+) Positive Speaker Output
Purple/Black
(–) Negative Speaker Output
Ch. 3&4 Bridged (–)
E
Cyan
(+) Positive Speaker Output
Ch. 5&6 Bridged (+)
Cyan/Black
(–) Negative Speaker Output
F
Magenta
(+) Positive Speaker Output
Magenta/Black
(–) Negative Speaker Output
Ch. 5&6 Bridged (–)
G
Teal
(+) Positive Speaker Output
Ch. 7&8 Bridged (+)
Teal/Black
(–) Negative Speaker Output
H
Tan
(+) Positive Speaker Output
Tan/Black
(–) Negative Speaker Output
Ch. 7&8 Bridged (–)
Data Connections
Label
Type
Description/Use
JLid-COMM
RJ45 Jack
Optional accessory connections (MVi-HUB, VXi-BTC, etc)
USB
USB A/B Port
Computer connection to configure TüN™ Software Interface
Reset
Button - A
Factory Reset (wipe memory, reboot amp) - Press and hold
for 7 seconds.
Button - B
Reboot Amp - Press and release.
Specifications
Amplifier Specifications
Amplifier Topology
2nd-Gen NexD™ High Speed Class D
Power Supply Type
Unregulated MOSFET Switching
Operating Voltage
10 - 15V DC
Min. Copper Power/GND Wire
4 AWG
Recommended Fuse
80 A
Standby Current Draw
2.4 mA
Rated RMS Power @ 14.4V,
<1% THD+N
75W x 8
@ 4 Ω
100W x 8
@ 2 Ω
200W x 4
@ 4 Ω Bridged
Rated RMS Power @ 12.5V,
<1% THD+N
60W x 8
@ 4 Ω
90W x 8
@ 2 Ω
180W x 4
@ 4 Ω Bridged
Frequency Response
12 Hz - 21 kHz (+0, -1dB)
Damping Factor
>100 / 50 Hz @ 4 Ω, >50 / 50 Hz @ 2 Ω
IP Rating
IPX2 (when mounted vertically with
connections pointed downward)
DSP Specifications
Processor
AKM AK7738, processing at 24 bit/48 kHz
A
nalog I
nputs
Type
Line-Level, Differential-Balanced
Number of Channels
8, via chassis-mounted female RCA jacks
Input Voltage Range
250 mV - 16 V RMS
S/N Ratio,
(A-weighted, 20 kHz
noise bandwidth)
99 dB (Referred to rated power),
80 dB (Referred to 1 W)
Analog
Pr
eouts
Type
4 Line-Level, via chassis-mounted female RCA jacks
Max Output Level
4 V RMS
Dimensions
L x W x H
13.96 in x 6.93 in x 2.05 in / 355 mm x 176 mm x 52 mm
What is TüN?
TüN™ is software that you use to configure, tune and control
your MVi amplifier, and other JL Audio DSP products. TüN™
automatically recognizes what it is connected to, and allows you
to make adjustments with a clear interface specifically set up for
that product. TüN™ is available for download for free in a variety of
applications, for computers and most handheld devices. For more
information, visit: jlaudio.com/tun
For Windows® PC or Mac® computers, TüN™ connects via
USB and offers complete control and command of the entire
MVi feature set from the comfort of your desk or driver’s seat.
Software also runs in demo mode, without connected amplifiers,
for offline setup or demo purposes. Test drive it for free!
For iPad or Android tablets. Enjoy the full-featured TüN™ software
experience on your tablet, with the freedom of a wireless connection
via Bluetooth®. Requires VXi-BTC Bluetooth® Communicator.
Wireless connection and streamlined options, for fast and simple
amplifier setup. Download
TüN™ Express
for iPhone, iPad and Android
phones & tablets. Requires VXi-BTC Bluetooth® Communicator.
Wiring Diagram - MV800/8i
Attached to Amp
Included
Not Included
Standard CAT5 Network Cable
CH. 1 - Ch. 1 Signal Input
CH. 2 - Ch. 2 Signal Input
+12 VDC - Positive (+12V) Battery Connection
Ground - Negative (–) Ground Connection
Remote - Positive (+12V) Turn-On Input From Source Unit
JLid-COMM - Optional Digital Remote Controller, Network Hub or
Bluetooth® Communicator Connection (Sold Separately)
USB A/B Cable -
To Computer with TüN™ software installed
ANALOG
INPUTS
CH. 3 - Ch. 3 Signal Input
CH. 4 - Ch. 4 Signal Input
CH. 5 - Ch. 5 Signal Input
CH. 6 - Ch. 6 Signal Input
CH. 7 - Ch. 7 Signal Input
CH. 8 - Ch. 8 Signal Input
ANALOG
PREAMP
OUTPUTS
P. 2 - Preamp Signal Output 2
P. 1 - Preamp Signal Output 1
P. 4 - Preamp Signal Output 4
P. 3 - Preamp Signal Output 3
SPEAKER
OUTPUTS
D - To Speaker(s): (+ and –)
F - To Speaker(s): (+ and –)
H - To Speaker(s): (+ and –)
B - To Speaker(s): (+ and –)
C - To Speaker(s): (+ and –)
E - To Speaker(s): (+ and –)
G - To Speaker(s): (+ and –)
A - To Speaker(s): (+ and –)
