JL Audio MVi-HUB Connection Manual

Limited Warranty – Electronics (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 transferrable 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)
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.
JL Audio® and the JL Audio logo are registered trademarks of JL Audio, Inc. ©2019 JL Audio, Inc. For more detailed information please visit us online at www.jlaudio.com.
Due to our policy of continuous product development, all specifications are subject to change without notice.
MVi-HUB_MAN_070819
Planning Your Installation
It is important that you take the time to read this manual thoroughly and that you plan your installation
carefully. It is very easy to damage electrical systems in modern vessels. Never assume that you have found
appropriate wires without consulting a reliable wiring diagram or without using proper test equipment. If
you are uncomfortable or unfamiliar with diagrams or testing methods, please enlist the services of your
authorized JL Audio dealer to perform the installation. Your authorized dealer has the training, expertise and
installation equipment to ensure optimum performance from this product.
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 contact the JL Audio Technical Support Department at technical@jlaudio.com/support.
Safety Considerations
• Install this product in a dry, well-ventilated location that does not interfere with factory installed systems.
• This product should never be submerged under water or subjected to high-pressure water spray.
• Do not install where it will be directly exposed to the elements, or in the engine compartment, or in any
areas of
extreme heat. Areas exposed to a heater or hot air should also be avoided.
• When selecting a mounting location, consider the orientation of the chassis and its associated connections.
When possible, route wiring and cables to direct condensation and moisture away from the amplifier.
• Securely mount this product so that it does not come loose in the event of a collision
or sudden jolt, or as a result of repeated vibrations during normal operation.
• Check before drilling to make sure that you will not be drilling into an exterior panel/hull, fuel tank, fuel line,
wiring harness, or other vital system.
• Do not run system wiring outside or underneath the vessel. This is an extremely
dangerous practice, which can result in severe damage/injury.
• Protect all system wires from sharp edges by carefully routing them, tying
them down and using grommets and loom, where appropriate.
• Secure all wiring as needed, using cable ties or wire clamps to
protect them from moving parts and sharp edges.
JL Audio, Inc.
CONNECTION GUIDE
What is Included
(1) MVi-HUB
(1) Connection Guide
Product Description
The MVi-HUB is an accessory designed to provide network connectivity for up to six MVi amplifiers in a multi-amp system.
Networking greatly simplifies the configuration process by permitting the setup and/or tuning of all amplifiers using a single
TüN™ project file. (See What is TüN? section for more info.) Additionally, networking synchronizes DSP presets of all amplifiers
and distributes commands from a single Digital Remote Controller (DRC) across the entire amplifier network.
The MVi-HUB includes JLid-COMM ports to connect up to six amplifiers (one "Master" MVi amplifier and up to five "Slave" MV or
MVi amplifiers). Power for the MVi-HUB is provided by the connected amplifiers. Note: a "Master" MVi amplifier connection is
required for MVi-HUB operation. The MVi-HUB utilizes a proprietary JLid™ communication protocol via standard CAT5e network
cables (not included). Use only CAT5e type network cables and keep cable lengths as short as possible for optimum performance.
Audio signals are NOT transmitted via JLid-COMM connections.
The MVi-HUB has a dedicated JLid-CTRL port for the connection of a compatible accessory (sold separately). Refer to the JLid-
CTRL Port section on the next page for additional info.
Mounting Considerations
The MVi-HUB is equipped with keyhole style mounting
holes to simplify installations in confined spaces or
vertical-mount applications. Mounting screws may be
preinstalled, allowing connections to be made prior to
securing in its final location. See diagram at right.
When selecting the installation location, consider
the mounting orientation of the MVi-HUB and its
associated connections. If possible, position the
MVi-HUB vertically, with all connections pointing
downward. Wiring and cables should be routed to
direct potential condensation and moisture away
from its chassis. When installed in this manner, the
MVi-HUB achieves an IPX2 water-resistance rating.
with