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APPENDIX A:
Input Sensitivity Level Setting

Follow the steps below to adjust the input 

sensitivity of each amplifier channel pair, simply 
and easily, in just a few minutes to achieve overall 
system balance.

Necessary Equipment

•  CD with a sine-wave test tone recorded at  

0 dBfs reference level in the frequency range  
to be amplified for that set of channels  
(50 Hz for subwoofer channels, 1 kHz for a 
midrange application). Do not use attenuated 
test tones (-10 dB, -20 dB, etc.). 
If your OEM source unit is not equipped with 
a CD player, you may transfer the test tone to 
a portable media player or thumb drive and 
connect to your source unit’s auxiliary input. 
Make sure to disable any EQ/DSP modes on 
your portable media player during level setting.

The Seven-Step Procedure

 

1)  Disconnect the speaker(s) from the  

amplifier’s speaker output connectors. 

2)  Turn off all processing (bass/treble, loudness, 

EQ, etc.) on the source unit, processors (if 
used) and amplifier. Set the fader control to 
center position and the subwoofer level control 
to 3/4 of maximum (if used to feed  
the RD1500/1). 

3)   Set  the  “Input Voltage” switch to “Low”. Turn 

both “Input Sensitivity” control all  
the way down.

4)  Set the source unit volume to 3/4 of full 

volume. This will allow for reasonable gain 
overlap with moderate clipping at full volume.

5)   Verify that you have disconnected the 

speakers before proceeding. Play a track 
with an appropriate sine wave (within the 
frequency range to be amplified by the 
RD1500/1) at 3/4 source unit volume.

6)  Slowly increase the “Input Sensitivity” 

control until the “Clipping” LED is solidly lit, 
indicating maximum, unclipped output. If the 
Clipping” LED is solidly lit with the “Input 

Sensitivity” control turned all the way down, 
set the “Input Voltage” switch to the “High” 
position, then slowly increase the “Input 

Sensitivity” control until the “Clipping” LED 
is solidly lit.

7)  Once you have adjusted each channel section 

on the RD1500/1 to its maximum, unclipped 
output level, reduce the source unit’s volume 
to prevent sudden output bursts and reconnect 
the speaker(s). Play music and adjust the “Input 

Sensitivity” controls downward if the amplifier 
requires attenuation to achieve the desired 
system balance. 

Do not increase any “Input Sensitivity” setting 

for any amplifier channel or channel pair in the 

system beyond the maximum level established 

during this procedure. Doing so will result in 

audible distortion and possible speaker damage.

It will be necessary to re-adjust the “Input 

Sensitivity” if any equalizer boost is activated 
after setting the “Input Sensitivity” with this 
procedure. This applies to any EQ boost circuit, 
including source unit tone controls or EQ circuits. 
EQ cuts will not require re-adjustment.

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Страница 1: ...rized JL Audio dealer Your authorized dealer has the training expertise and installation equipment to ensure optimum performance from this product Should you decide to install the amplifier yourself p...

Страница 2: ...und on the bottom panel of the amplifier and on the amplifier packaging Serial Number INSTALLATION APPLICATIONS This amplifier is designed for operation in vehicles with 12 volt negative ground electr...

Страница 3: ...anner which does not interfere with your vehicle s safety equipment air bags seat belt systems ABS brake systems etc You should also take the time to securely mount the amplifier so that it does not c...

Страница 4: ...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 A...

Страница 5: ...w The ground connection should be made using 2 AWG copper wire and should be kept as short as possible while accessing a solid piece of sheet metal in the vehicle The surface of the sheet metal should...

Страница 6: ...rminal 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 tu...

Страница 7: ...n you should select The High position on the Input Voltage switch selects an input sensitivity range between 800mV and 8V for all input channels This is useful for certain high output preamp level sig...

Страница 8: ...void distortion Correct use of the filter can substantially improve the fidelity of your audio system LP Filter Operation The RD 500 1 monoblock employs a 12 dB per octave low pass active filter with...

Страница 9: ...of the preamp output SUBWOOFER OUTPUTS The RD1500 1 is designed to deliver power into subwoofer loads equal to or greater than 1 ohm of nominal impedance The RD1500 1 s subwoofer outputs are designed...

Страница 10: ...ondition remains it will return to red and mute the output again A continuous over current condition is displayed with alternating red blue lights Because the muting behavior may be very short in dura...

Страница 11: ...try in the JL Audio amplifiers requires specifically trained service personnel Do not attempt to service the amplifier yourself or through unauthorized repair facilities This will not only void the wa...

Страница 12: ...or reasonable gain overlap with moderate clipping at full volume 5 Verify that you have disconnected the speakers before proceeding Play a track with an appropriate sine wave within the frequency rang...

Страница 13: ...B referred to 1W A weighted 20 Hz 20 kHz noise bandwidth Frequency Response 7 Hz 500 Hz 0 1dB Damping Factor 1100 4 ohms 50 Hz 550 2 ohms 50 Hz Input Section No of Inputs One Stereo Pair Input Type Di...

Страница 14: ...s required 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 Check the...

Страница 15: ...e 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 amplif...

Страница 16: ...16 JL Audio RD1500 1 Owner s Manual INSTALLATION NOTES Use this diagram to document your amplifier s switch and control positions...

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Страница 20: ...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 Th...

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