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OWNER'S MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing a JL Audio amplifier for
your marine sound system.
Your amplifier has been designed and manufactured to exacting
standards in order to ensure years of musical enjoyment in your vehicle.
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. Should you
decide to install the amplifier yourself, please take the time
to read this manual thoroughly so as to familiarize yourself
with its installation requirements and setup procedures.
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 call the JL Audio Technical Support Department
at (954) 443-1100 during business hours.
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- Page 1 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.
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Page 2: Installation Applications
(pg. 9) (pg. 8) (pg. 6) (pg. 7) CH 1 (Left) Pre-Outs Bass Boost Controls Filter Freq. (Hz) Input Voltage Bass Boost Input Sens. LP Filter Power Protect Low | High Remote Bass Port CH 2 (Right) JL AUDIO M1700... -
Page 3: Planning Your Installation
1 inch (2.5 cm) of space above the amplifier’s outer shell to permit Cooling Efficiency Considerations: proper cooling. The outer shell of your JL Audio amplifier is designed to remove heat from the amplifier Safety Considerations: circuitry. For optimum cooling performance,... -
Page 4: Product Description
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 4) Connect negative power wire to the negative The JL Audio M1700 is a monoblock subwoofer amplifier utilizing proprietary and battery post. Use the same size power patented Class D technology. Its frequency wire as the wire connected to the “+12V”... -
Page 5: Power Connections
MaxiFuse™ type. the terminal block, seating it firmly so that no bare wire is exposed. While holding the wire in place, tighten the set screw firmly, taking care not to strip the head of the screw. JL AUDIO M1700... -
Page 6: Turn-On Lead
“Input Range” switch is placed in the “High” position. Conversely, the output will be higher with the switch in the “Low” position. While this may sound counter-intuitive, it is consistent with the descriptions above. JL AUDIO M1700... -
Page 7: Amplifier Controls
Experiment to find the slope which best matches the acoustic requirements of your system. 3) Precise Frequency Selection: The filter JL AUDIO M1700... -
Page 8: Bass Boost Controls
Keep in mind that turning the internal connect an optional remote boost knob (sold crossover off also defeats the “Bass Boost” separately as JL Audio Model RBC-1) that processing (see next section for details). With can be mounted near the head unit. With the internal crossover turned off, the M1700’s... -
Page 9: Speaker Outputs
While holding the wire in place, tighten the set screw firmly, taking care not to strip the head of the screw. JL AUDIO M1700... - Page 10 The amplifier will continue to operate and return to normal power output once its temperature returns to a normal range. JL AUDIO M1700...
- Page 11 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.
- Page 12 7) Connect the AC voltmeter to the speaker output connectors of the amplifier. Make sure you test the voltage at the correct connectors (+ and –). 8) Increase the “Input Sens.” control until the target voltage is observed with the voltmeter. JL AUDIO M1700...
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Page 13: General Specifications
39 ......198 Full-clockwise: 198 Due to ongoing product development, all specifications are subject to change without notice. JL AUDIO M1700... -
Page 14: Appendix D: Troubleshooting
Check the input connectors to ensure that they all are making good contact with the input jacks on the amplifier. JL AUDIO M1700... - Page 15 The speaker wire connectors are designed to accept up to 8 AWG wire. Make sure to strip the wire to allow for a sufficient connection with the metal inside the terminal block. JL AUDIO M1700...
- Page 16 INSTALLATION NOTES: Use this diagram to document your amplifier’s switch and control positions. Pre-Outs CH 1 (Left) Input Voltage Power Protect Low | High Bass CH 2 (Right) JL AUDIO M1700...
- Page 17 Bass Boost Controls Filter Freq. (Hz) Bass Boost Input Sens. LP Filter mote s Port JL AUDIO M1700...
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Page 18: Installation Notes
INSTALLATION NOTES: JL AUDIO M1700... - Page 19 INSTALLATION NOTES: JL AUDIO M1700...
- Page 20 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.