Input Controls - JL Audio HD750/1 Owner's Manual

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The HD750/1 has a single input section
consisting of a pair of RCA-type input jacks on
the Connection Panel of the amplifier and a
pair of input controls on the Control Panel of
the amplifier: an "Input Voltage" switch and an
"Input Sens." rotary control.
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The HD750/1 features stereo inputs, even
though it is a mono amplifier. This has been
done to permit the amplifier to sum stereo
input signals to mono, which is particularly
useful for driving subwoofers. Even if you
have a dedicated mono subwoofer signal
available or are feeding a left channel only or
a right channel only into the amplifier, you
must feed both inputs of the HD750/1.
Connection of only one RCA input will result
in reduced power output, increased distortion
and can cause the amplifier to overheat. To
connect a mono signal to both inputs, use
an RCA "Y-Adaptor" (sold separately).

inPut controls

On the amplifier's control panel you will find
an "Input Voltage" range switch and a rotary
control labeled "Input Sens." (Input Sensitivity).
These controls are designed to match the input
sensitivity of the HD750/1 to the specific signal
source that is feeding it and must be adjusted,
with care, following the procedures outlined in
this manual. Failure to make correct adjustments
can result in weak output, excessive distortion
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and/or undesirable noise in the audio output of
the amplifier!
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"input Voltage" switch
A wide range of signal input voltages can be
accommodated by the HD750/1's differential-
balanced inputs (200mV – 8V RMS). This wide
range is split up into two sub-ranges, accessible via
the "Input Voltage" switch. The "Low" position
on the "Input Voltage" switch selects an input
sensitivity range between 200mV and 2V. This
means that the "Input Sens." rotary control will
operate within that voltage window. If you are
using an aftermarket source unit, with preamp-
level outputs, this is most likely the position that
you will use (regardless of what voltage output
capability is claimed by the source unit).
The "High" position on the "Input Voltage"
switch selects an input sensitivity range between
800mV and 8V. This is for use with speaker-level
outputs from source units and small amplifiers
found in many OEM (factory-installed) systems.
To use speaker-level sources, splice the speaker
output wires of the source unit or small amplifier
onto a pair of RCA plugs for each input pair
or use the JL Audio ECS Speaker Wire to RCA
adaptor (XD-CLRAIC2-SW).
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