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LOW Z SWITCH

The RD1500/1 is equipped with a specialized 

low impedance circuit allowing its operation 
with speaker impedance loads as low as 1 ohm 
(nominal). The functionality of this circuit 
is determined by the position of the “Low Z” 
switch, which should be set according to the 
nominal load of the connected subwoofer(s). 
See below to determine the proper switch 
position for your specific system.

“2Ω“:  for final speaker impedance loads of 2 

ohms and higher (nominal).

“1Ω“:  for final speaker impedance loads 

between 1 and 2 ohms (nominal).

Note: Setting the “Low Z” switch improperly 

will result in reduced performance.

TURN-ON OPTIONS

The RD1500/1 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 
RD1500/1’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 CH. 1 (L) 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 CH. 1 

(L) only.

Содержание NexD RD1500/1

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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