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turn-on lead
The M700/5 uses a conventional +12V remote
turn-on lead, typically controlled by the source
unit's remote turn-on output. The amplifier will
turn on when +12V is present at its "Remote"
input and turn off when +12V is switched off. If
a source unit does not have a dedicated remote
turn-on output, the amplifier's turn-on lead can
be connected to +12V via a switch that derives
power from an ignition-switched circuit.
The M700/5's "Remote" turn-on connector is
designed to accept 18 AWG – 12 AWG wire. To
connect the remote turn-on wire to the amplifier,
first back out the set screw on the top of the
terminal block, using the supplied 2.5mm hex
wrench. Strip 1/2 inch (12mm) of wire and insert
the bare wire into the terminal block, seating it
firmly so that no bare wire is exposed. While
holding the wire in the terminal, tighten the set
screw firmly, taking care not to strip the head of
the screw and making sure that the wire (not the
insulation) is firmly gripped by the wire clamp in
the terminal.
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inPut seCtion
The M700/5's input section allows you to send
signals to the amplifier section through the use
of two, four or six differential-balanced inputs.
Input connections are via up to three pairs of
traditional RCA-type jacks.
If you wish to send six discrete channels into
the M700/5, simply use all six inputs and set the
"Input Mode" switch in the "6 Ch." position. The
amplifier will automatically combine the Sub Ch.
input signals to mono.
If you prefer to use only four channels of input
into the M700/5, set the "Input Mode" switch in
the "4 Ch." position and use the Ch 1 & 2 and
Ch 3 & 4 Inputs. In this mode, the M700/5 will
derive its subwoofer channel signal from a sum
of all four input signals. The bass will not fade
when the signal is faded by the head unit from
front to rear.
You may also choose to apply only two
channels of input to deliver signal to all five
amplifier channels. To do this, set the "Input
Mode" switch to "2 Ch." and use only the inputs
to channels 1 & 2. In this mode, Channel 3 will
operate with the Channel 1 signal and Channel
4 will operate with the Channel 2 signal. The
amplifier will automatically combine the main
input signals to mono for the Subwoofer Channel.
input Voltage range:
The M700/5's input sections are designed to
accept signal voltages from 100mV – 4V. This
will accommodate all preamp level signals and
many speaker level signals.
To use speaker-level sources, simply splice the
speaker output wires of the source unit onto a
pair of RCA plugs for each input pair. (or use
JL Audio part XD-CLRAIC2-SW) No "line
output converter" is needed in most cases.
If you find that the output cannot be reduced
sufficiently with a direct speaker level signal
applied to the amplifier, you may use a "line
output converter" to reduce the signal level.
inPut sensitiVitY Controls
The controls labeled "Input Sens." located in
each channel section can be used to match the
source unit's output voltage to the input stage of
each pair of amplifier channels for maximum
clean output. Rotating the control clockwise will
result in higher sensitivity (louder for a given
input voltage). Rotating the control counter-
clockwise will result in lower sensitivity (quieter
for a given input voltage.)
To properly set the amplifier for maximum
clean output, please refer to Appendix A (page
14) in this manual. After using this procedure,
you can then adjust any or all "Input Sens."
levels downward if this is required to achieve the
desired system balance.
Do not increase any "Input Sens." setting for
any channel(s) of any amplifier in the system
beyond the maximum level established during
the procedure outlined in Appendix A (page 14).
Doing so will result in audible distortion and
possible speaker damage.
Filter Controls
Most speakers are not designed to reproduce
the full range of frequencies audible by the human
ear. For this reason, most speaker systems are
comprised of multiple speakers, each dedicated
to reproducing a specific frequency range. Filters
are used to select which frequency range is sent to
each section of a speaker system. The division of
frequency ranges to different speakers can be done
with passive filters (coils and/or capacitors between
the amplifier outputs and the speakers), which
are acceptable and commonly used for filtering
between mid-range speakers and tweeters. Filtering
between subwoofer systems and satellite speaker
systems is best done with active filters, which cut
off frequency content at the input to the amplifier.
Active filters are more stable than passive filters
and do not introduce extraneous resistance, which
can degrade subwoofer performance.
The active filter built into each channel section
of the M700/5 can be used to eliminate potentially
harmful and/or undesired frequencies from
making their way through the amplifier sections
to the speaker(s). This serves to improve tonal
balance and to avoid distortion and possible
speaker failure. Correct use of these filters can
substantially increase the longevity and fidelity of
your audio system.
1) "Filter Mode" Controls: The M700/5 employs
12dB per octave filters for each pair of main
channels (one high-pass filter for channels
1&2 and another high-pass / bandpass filter
for channels 3&4. The Subwoofer Channel
provides a low-pass filter with the option of
12dB or 24dB / octave slopes. Each of these
filters can be controlled or defeated completely
by way of the three-position "Filter Mode"
switches in each Channel Section:
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