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  • Page 1 SA-600W Subwoofer Amplifier Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    11) Power Cord Protection — Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit the amplifier. Page 2 | Fathom SA-600W...
  • Page 3 Precautions should be taken so that the grounding means of the amplifier are not defeated. Defeating the grounding prong on the power cord could increase the risk of electric shock and could result in permanent damage to the amplifier’s electronics. | Fathom SA-600W Page 3...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Specifications: ............40 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of a JL Audio SA-600W subwoofer amplifier. Your SA-600W has been critically engineered to deliver exceptional performance in your home theater or home audio system for many years to come.

  • Page 5: Product Overview / Package Contents

    2-channel audio system with a low-pass filtered subwoofer output and high-pass filtered outputs to feed the main speakers’ amplifier • Built-in, optimized equalizer curves for use with JL Audio subwoofers systems • Fixed or variable level control options •...

  • Page 6: Placing Your Subwoofer In Your Listening Room

    Increasing the distance between the subwoofer and the walls may help to smooth upper bass response in some rooms. We recommend that you avoid placing a subwoofer near windows to prevent rattling and sound transmission to the outside world. Page 6 | Fathom SA-600W...
  • Page 7 BEST SEATING POSITIONS (Most accurate bass performance) APPROX. 1/3 OF TOTAL ROOM LENGTH AWAY FROM BACK WALL COMPROMISED SEATING POSITIONS (More intense, but less accurate bass performance) CLOSE TO BACK WALL OF ROOM WORST SEAT | Fathom SA-600W Page 7...
  • Page 8 Experimentation with subwoofer and listener placement is recommended to achieve the best results – the benefits can be substantial. High-resolution measurements and professional system calibration are recommended for the best possible results & system performance. Page 8 | Fathom SA-600W...
  • Page 9 – the benefits can be substantial. High-resolution measurements and professional system calibration are recommended for the best possible results & system performance. Recommended Subwoofer Placement Options for Four Subwoofers | Fathom SA-600W Page 9...

  • Page 10: Placement Considerations

    WARNING: The rubber feet attach using M6-1.0 x 10mm screws. If lost or misplaced, only replace with the same type and length of screws. Using longer screws will cause damage to the internal circuit board. Table-Top Page 10 | Fathom SA-600W...

  • Page 11: Front Control Panel Layout

    Inputs Switch 12V Trigger Main Fuse page 14 page 15 page 16 page 17 page 17 Warranty void if serial number is removed, altered or defaced. F 6A H 250V 120 V ~ 60 Hz | Fathom SA-600W Page 11...

  • Page 12: Front Panel Controls In Detail

    “SYSTEM” setting. This allows you to control multiple SA-600Ws using a single 12V trigger lead by daisy-chaining them together (“12V Trigger - Out” activates the “12V Trigger - In” of the next amp, etc.). Page 12 | Fathom SA-600W...
  • Page 13 JL Audio D.A.R.O. Microphone will function properly when connected to the front-panel “MIC” jack. The D.A.R.O. Microphone Kit can be ordered separately from your JL Audio Dealer. Refer to D.A.R.O. (Digital Automatic Room Optimization) on page 20 for detailed info.

  • Page 14: Connecting Your Sa-600W(S)

    OUTPUTS” will deliver a pass-through, buffered signal that is identical to the signal feeding the SA-600W’s “LINE INPUTS”. This is useful to feed other equipment located nearby and most often used in Home Theater systems where Bass Management is provided by the receiver or preamp/processor. Page 14 | Fathom SA-600W...
  • Page 15 Wireless JLINK™ Port Your SA-600W includes a “WIRELESS JLINK™ PORT” receptacle that can be used with a JL Audio JLINK™ TRX system (sold separately). The JLINK™ TRX is Warranty void if serial number is removed, altered or defaced. a high-fidelity audio transmitter & receiver system, capable of wirelessly sending audio signals up to 100 feet away (30 meters).

  • Page 16: Subwoofer Outputs

    Slide the strain relief and chuck over the speaker cable, up to the plug body. Align the chuck with the recesses in the plug body and tighten the strain relief onto the plug body. Plug Body Wiring Detail Chuck Plug Body Speaker Cable Strain Relief Page 16 | Fathom SA-600W...
  • Page 17 Reconnect the AC power cord. If the replacement fuse blows immediately after replacing a fuse replacement, the SA-600W may require service. Please contact your Authorized JL Audio Retailer or Distributor. Fuse Specifications...

  • Page 18: User Interface Controls

    JL Audio subwoofer and enclosure. If you are using a non-JL Audio subwoofer, you may select the “No EQ” option and use the SA-600W’s 3-band EQ feature (page 21) to apply equalization, as needed.
  • Page 19 Satellite delay has little NGES audible effect if the frequency response through the crossover region is uneven. ANGES EQ Band 2 EQ Band 3 | Fathom SA-600W Page 19 Equalizer Delay Delay 50.0 Hz...
  • Page 20 D.A.R.O. feature ON and OFF even when Calibration data is not DELAY Clear DARO present (no room EQ exists). SYSTEM To perform a room Calibration, plug the JL Audio calibration microphone into GAIN DARO Uncalibrated the front-panel “MIC” jack, select the “Calibrate” option and press Enter.
  • Page 21 Once you have saved or canceled changes, press HOME again to return to the Home screen. If you press HOME without selecting “SAVE CHANGES”, your adjustments will be discarded (the same as if you pressed the “CANCEL CHANGES” button). | Fathom SA-600W Page 21...

  • Page 22: System Connection Diagrams

    32-35 and follow the directions for RECOMMENDED HOME THEATER SETUP PROCEDURES. SA-600W REAR CONNECTIONS WARNING! TURN OFF THE SA-600W AND ALL OTHER EQUIPMENT IN THE WARNING SYSTEM BEFORE MAKING OR CHANGING ANY CONNECTIONS! Page 22 | Fathom SA-600W...
  • Page 23 32-35 and follow the directions for RECOMMENDED HOME THEATER SETUP PROCEDURES. SA-600W REAR CONNECTIONS SA-600W REAR CONNECTIONS WARNING! TURN OFF THE SA-600W(S) AND ALL OTHER EQUIPMENT IN WARNING THE SYSTEM BEFORE MAKING OR CHANGING ANY CONNECTIONS! | Fathom SA-600W Page 23...
  • Page 24 RECOMMENDED STEREO SYSTEM SETUP PROCEDURES. SPEAKER OUTPUTS – – INPUTS TO SATELLITE SATELLITE AMPLIFIER SPEAKERS WARNING! TURN OFF THE SA-600W AND ALL OTHER EQUIPMENT IN THE WARNING SYSTEM BEFORE MAKING OR CHANGING ANY CONNECTIONS! Page 24 | Fathom SA-600W...
  • Page 25 28-31 and follow the directions for RECOMMENDED STEREO SYSTEM SETUP PROCEDURES. SA-600W REAR CONNECTIONS WARNING! TURN OFF THE SA-600W(S) AND ALL OTHER EQUIPMENT IN WARNING THE SYSTEM BEFORE MAKING OR CHANGING ANY CONNECTIONS! | Fathom SA-600W Page 25...
  • Page 26 28-31 and follow the directions for RECOMMENDED STEREO SYSTEM SETUP PROCEDURES. SA-600W REAR CONNECTIONS (LEFT) WARNING! TURN OFF THE SA-600W AND ALL OTHER EQUIPMENT IN THE WARNING SYSTEM BEFORE MAKING OR CHANGING ANY CONNECTIONS! Page 26 | Fathom SA-600W...

  • Page 27: System Connection Diagrams

    Note: It is vital to observe correct HIGH LEVEL electrical polarity of each channel’s INPUT PLUG input signal. Failure to do so can result in no output, loss of signal and poor performance. SA-600W REAR CONNECTIONS | Fathom SA-600W Page 27...

  • Page 28: Recommended Setup Procedures

    2. Set POLAR to 0 deg 3. Set DELAY to OFF 4. Set ELF to OFF 5. Set XO to ON at 24dB, with a frequency of 80 Hz (79.9 Hz) 6. Set EQ to OFF Page 28 | Fathom SA-600W...
  • Page 29 IMPORTANT 1) Applying Digital Automatic Room Optimization (D.A.R.O.) You are now ready to apply the power of JL Audio’s exclusive Digital Automatic Room Optimization (D.A.R.O.) system. This system will measure the response of the subwoofer at your primary listening seat and apply a powerful equalizer to tame the peaks caused by room modes, resulting in smoother, more accurate bass performance.
  • Page 30 This effect will be most noticeable in the small frequency region around the crossover point. The correct setting will sound most natural with the best upper bass punch and articulation. If both sound similar, choose “0”. Page 30 | Fathom SA-600W...
  • Page 31 Delay is given in milliseconds. When connected to a JL Audio subwoofer, we recommend starting with 10 milliseconds of HP out delay, which compensates for the small delay inherent in the SA-600W’s built-in, box-correction EQ filter.
  • Page 32 1. Set GAIN to REF 2. Set POLAR to 0 deg 3. Set DELAY to OFF 4. Set ELF to OFF 5. Set XO to OFF (crossover function is handled by your receiver/HT processor) 6. Set EQ to OFF Page 32 | Fathom SA-600W...
  • Page 33 1) Applying Digital Automatic Room Optimization (D.A.R.O.) You are now ready to apply the power of JL Audio’s exclusive Digital Automatic Room Optimization (D.A.R.O.) system. This system will measure the response of the subwoofer at your primary listening seat and apply a powerful equalizer to tame the peaks caused by room modes, resulting in smoother, more accurate bass performance.
  • Page 34 “HIGH PASS OUTPUTS” on the rear panel (not applicable if only a sub is connected to the SA-600W). If you can’t hear a difference in various “DELAY” settings, set the control to “0.” Page 34 | Fathom SA-600W...
  • Page 35 Your SA-600W is now optimized for maximum bass performance at your preferred listening seat. Congratulations! Use pages 38-39 to record your amplifier settings for future reference. | Fathom SA-600W Page 35...

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    Once the temperature decreases to normal levels, the Protection Mode will deactivate and the SA-600W will automatically resume normal operation. 6. If the problem persists, contact your dealer or JL Audio Technical Support for assistance. Weak sound or poor performance when using the High Level Inputs.

  • Page 37: Limited Warranty / Service Information

    JL Audio for service. Cosmetic damage due to accident or normal wear and tear is not covered under warranty.

  • Page 38: Settings / Notes

    12V ON Box EQ IWS-8 Other No EQ ELF Trim: Gain: Auto Room Opt: Sub Polarity: 0 deg 180 deg Crossover: 12dB 24dB Delay: ON HP Out Sub Out ON Band 1 Band 2 Band 3 Page 38 | Fathom SA-600W...
  • Page 39 12V ON Box EQ IWS-8 Other No EQ ELF Trim: Gain: Auto Room Opt: Sub Polarity: 0 deg 180 deg Crossover: 12dB 24dB Delay: ON HP Out Sub Out ON Band 1 Band 2 Band 3 | Fathom SA-600W Page 39...

  • Page 40: Specifications

    Wireless Connectivity: Optional, JLINK “JL Audio”, “Fathom IWS” and the JL Audio logo are registered trademarks of JL Audio, Inc., “Ahead of the Curve” is a trademark of JL Audio, Inc. Due to continuous TRX System (sold separately) product development, all specifications are subject to change without notice.

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