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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.
ProduCt desCriPtion tYPiCal installation sequenCe The JL Audio HD900/5 is a very powerful The HD900/5’s flexible input and crossover The following represents the sequence for 8) Connect the remote turn-on wire and the and compact five-channel amplifier utilizing sections permit operation with a wide variety...
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For optimal grounding, we recommend amplifier Power Connector Plug Premium Power Wire. Tinned copper wire the use of a JL Audio ECS master ground To connect the power wires and the remote (silver color) is acceptable as the tin-plating is lug (XB-MGLU).
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RCA plugs for each input pair or use or other vital vehicle system. use a y-adaptor cable to feed both the “Left” and the JL Audio ECS Speaker Wire to RCA adaptor “Right” subwoofer inputs of the HD900/5 with (XB-CLRAIC2-SW). It is not necessary (or advisable) the mono signal.
The “Infrasonic Filter” can be completely defeated by selecting the “Off” position on its cases, this will result in a smoother “blend” or transition between speaker systems. switch. This bypasses all signal from flowing through the circuit. 10 | JL Audio - HD900/5 Owner’s Manual...
“Filter Freq.” (again, 80-90 Hz is a configuration, and these need to be carefully JL Audio Slash, Slash v2, e-Series, A-Series and good starting point). matched for proper stereo performance. G-Series amplifiers is NOT compatible with the Finally, in the “Subwoofer Channel...
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Note that a short in the speaker wiring may show an alternating red/green status light with no signal (volume down). 14 | JL Audio - HD900/5 Owner’s Manual...
JL Audio dealer so Amplifier Topology: Class D, switching type with that it may be sent in to JL Audio for service. patented Single-Cycle Control™ technology. There are no user serviceable parts or fuses inside Power Supply: Pulse width modulation-regulated the amplifier.
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31.6 V Sens.” with this procedure. This applies to any EQ boost circuit, source unit tone controls or EQ 1.5Ω 10.6 V not recommended 27.4 V circuits. EQ cuts will not require re-adjustment. 18 | JL Audio - HD900/5 Owner’s Manual...
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Plugs. The speaker wire connectors are designed to accept up to 12 AWG wire. Make sure to strip the wire to allow for a sufficient connection with the metal inside each terminal. 20 | JL Audio - HD900/5 Owner’s Manual...
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- amPliFiers (usa) JL AUDIO warrants this product to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years. The warranty is extended to three (3) years total if installation is performed by an authorized JL Audio dealer using a JL Audio Premium Power Connection System for power wiring.