Power Connections - JBL BassPro Owner's Manual

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POWER CONNECTIONS

Connecting power to BassPro is Use at least #12 AWG wire for the
shown in Figure 7. Please observe Positive Battery (BATT +12) and Ground
the following installation tips:
( ) connections. If needed, use at
least #20 AWG wire for the remote
When using the high-level input con-
(REM) turn-on connection.
nections, BassPro will automatically
turn on when you turn on your radio.
Connect BassPro's "BATT +12V"
In this case, the remote (REM) con-
terminal directly to the battery's posi-
nection is not needed. Use at least #20
tive (+) terminal. Install a fuse holder,
AWG speaker wire for speaker-level
with a 20A fuse, within 18" of the bat-
input connections.
tery's positive (+) terminal.
Chassis Ground
Chassis Ground
(Bare Metal)
(Bare Metal)
Fuse 20 A
Fuse 20A
18"
18"
Battery
Battery
Source Unit Source Unit
Route all power wires through a grom-
met in the vehicle's firewall. If a factory
grommet is not available, install one.
Connect a short ground wire from
BassPro's ground terminal ( ) to the
nearest bare metal surface. For a good
connection, use sandpaper to clear
paint from the metal surface and use
a screw with a lock (star) washer.
Remote Remote
Turn-On
Turn-On
(right-side panel)
Figure 7.
The remote (REM) connection requires
a +5 to +12 Vdc signal for BassPro
to turn on when using the line-level
connections. Most head units with
preamp outputs provide this remote
voltage signal. As an alternative,
connect this terminal to a switched
ignition circuit.
BassPro BassPro
(Connection Panel)