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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.
Cooling efficiency Considerations: The outer shell of your JL Audio amplifier is designed to remove heat from the amplifier circuitry. For optimum cooling performance, this outer shell should be exposed to as large a volume of air as possible.
ProduCt desCriPtion The JL Audio G1700 is a monoblock subwoofer 5) Run speaker cables from the speaker systems amplifier utilizing proprietary and patented to the amplifier mounting location. Class D technology. Its frequency response 6) Find a good, solid metal grounding point is limited to the range below 250 Hz.
LP Filter during the procedure outlined in Appendix A (page 12). Doing so will result in audible distortion and possible speaker damage. JL AUDIO G1700 JL AUDIO G1700 Filter Controls Most speakers are not designed to reproduce the full range of frequencies audible by the human ear.
(sold consult Appendix B (page 13) of this manual. separately, JL Audio Model RBC-1) that can This chart gives you a more accurate frequency be mounted in the front of the vehicle. With...
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If your amplifier fails or malfunctions, please return it to your authorized JL Audio dealer so that it may be sent in to JL Audio for service. There are no user serviceable parts or fuses inside the amplifier. The unique nature of the circuitry in the JL Audio amplifiers requires specifically trained service personnel.
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Precise Frequency selection Chart number target aC Voltage 4Ω 37 . 4 V 3Ω 37 . 4 V 2Ω 37 . 4 V JL AUDIO G1700 JL AUDIO G1700 aPPendix C: g1700 specifications “Filter Freq” amP Filter general specifications: detent Panel actual...
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“my amplifier shuts off once in a while, usually at higher volumes” “my amplifier turns on, but there is no output” JL AUDIO G1700 JL AUDIO G1700 Check your voltage source and grounding point. The power supply of the G1700 will operate with charging system voltages down to 10V.
Use this diagram to document your amplifier’s switch and control positions. CH 1 (Left) Input Voltage Low | High CH 2 (Right) Pre-Outs Bass Boost Controls Bass Boost Power Protect Remote Bass Port JL AUDIO G1700 JL AUDIO G1700 Filter Freq. (Hz) Input Sens. LP Filter...
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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.