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OWNER'S MANUAL
600W Marine 6 Channel Ampli er
NOT FOR USE IN 12 V SYSTEMS!
Thank you for purchasing a JL Audio amplifier for
Your amplifier has been designed and manufactured to exacting
standards in order to ensure years of musical enjoyment in your vessel or
vehicle. For maximum performance, we highly recommend that you have
your new amplifier installed by an authorized 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, please take the time
to read this manual thoroughly so as to familiarize yourself
with its installation requirements and setup procedures.
If you have any questions regarding the instructions in this
manual or any aspect of your amplifier's operation, please contact your
authorized JL Audio dealer for assistance. If you need further assistance,
please call the JL Audio Technical Support Department
at (954) 443-1100 during business hours.
your marine sound system.
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- Page 1 For maximum performance, we highly recommend that you have your new amplifier installed by an authorized JL Audio dealer. Your authorized dealer has the training, expertise and installation equipment to ensure optimum performance from this product.
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Page 2: Protect Your Hearing
(pg. 8) (pg. 8) (pg. 8) Ch. 1 & 2 Input Ch. 3 & 4 Input Ch. 5 & 6 Input Sensitivity Control Sensitivity Control Sensitivity Control (pg. 7) (pg. 7) (pg. 7) 2 | JL Audio - M600/6-24V Owner’s Manual... -
Page 3: Planning Your Installation
Cooling Efficiency Considerations: amplifier using appropriate hardware so that it The outer shell of your JL Audio amplifier does not come loose in the event of a collision or a is designed to remove heat from the amplifier sudden jolt to the vehicle or vessel. -
Page 4: Product Description
A fuse near deliver outstanding fidelity and efficiency. the amplifier is not necessary if the The M600/6-24V can be operated with a wide M600/6-24V is the only device being variety of source units and system configurations. -
Page 5: Power Connections
If system). This 4, 2 or 1/0 AWG power wire should only the M600/6-24V is being run from that terminate into a fused distribution block mounted power wire, we recommend a 30A fuse or circuit as close to the amplifiers as possible (within 12 breaker be used. -
Page 6: Turn On Lead
(not the insulation) is firmly gripped by the set screw. 6 | JL Audio - M600/6-24V Owner’s Manual... -
Page 7: Input Section
Rotating the control counter- If you wish to send six discrete channels into clockwise will result in lower sensitivity (quieter the M600/6-24V, simply use all six inputs and set for a given input voltage.) the “Input Mode” switch in the “6 Ch.” position. -
Page 8: Filter Controls
M600/6-24V’s channel pairs in a The active filter built into each channel section bi-amplified system. of the M600/6-24V can be used to eliminate “HP”... -
Page 9: Remote Level Control Optional
HD-RLC to one, two or all three pairs of channels. In the “All” position, the HD-RLC channel pairs of the M600/6-24V from a location of your choosing. This is useful for subwoofer knob will affect all three channel pairs equally. -
Page 10: Speaker Outputs
1) Left Channel Only or Right Channel Only Information: If you wish to send a left-only Speaker loads below 2 ohms nominal or right-only signal to a pair of the M600/6- per channel (or 4 ohms bridged) are 24V’s channels, use a “Y-Adaptor” to split the... - Page 11 JL Audio dealer so temperature returns to a safe level, the red that it may be sent in to JL Audio for service. light will return to green and the amplifier will There are no user serviceable parts or fuses inside return to full-power operating mode.
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Page 12: System Configurations
“CH 3 (Left)” and “CH 4 (Right)” inputs frequency ranges to each speaker system. The most common application of of the M600/6-24V (select “4 Ch.” on the “Input Mode” switch in the “Channel 5 & 6 bi-amplification is to drive a subwoofer Controls”... - Page 13 “CH 2 (Right)” and “CH 2 Controls” and “Channel 3 & 4 Controls” and 4 (Right)” inputs of the M600/6-24V. The select “HP” (high-pass) on the “Filter Mode” switches and an appropriate “Filter Freq.” (again, source unit’s dedicated subwoofer outputs are...
- Page 14 APPENDIX A: 9) Once you have adjusted the M600/6-24V to Input Sensitivity Level Setting Following the directions below will allow its maximum low-distortion output level, reconnect the speaker(s). The “Input Sens.” the installer to adjust the input sensitivity of each amplifier channel pair simply...
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Page 15: General Specifications
APPENDIX B: APPENDIX C: Precise Frequency Selection Chart M600/6-24V Specifications “FILTER FREQ” General Specifications: Detent Panel Actual Recommended Fuse Value: 30A Number Marking Freq. Recommended Fuse Type: MAXI™ or AGU Full counter-clockwise: 49 01 ......49 02 . -
Page 16: Appendix D: Troubleshooting
Check the input connectors to ensure that they all are making good contact with the input jacks on the amplifier. 16 | JL Audio - M600/6-24V Owner’s Manual... - Page 17 “My amplifier shuts off once in a while, usually at higher volumes.” Check your voltage source and grounding point. The power supply of the M600/6-24V will operate with charging system voltages down to 20V. Shutdown problems at higher volume levels can occur when the charging system voltage (or remote turn-on voltage) momentarily drops below 20V.
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Page 18: Installation Notes
INSTALLATION NOTES: Use this diagram to document your amplifier’s switch and control positions. 18 | JL Audio - M600/6-24V Owner’s Manual... - Page 20 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.