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Service Manual GX-A422SI Power Amplifier CONTENTS LAYOUT DIAGRAMS OWNER’S MANUAL MECHANICAL EXPLODED VIEW SET BLOCK DIAGRAM PACKAGING INSTRUCTIONS SET WIRING DIAGRAM SCHEMATICS DIAGRAM S Released Global Quality 2015 Harman Consumer Group, Inc. Rev 1.0, 03/2015 8500 Balboa Boulevard Northridge, California 91329...
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GX-A422SI power amplifi er OWNER'S MANUAL...
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INTRODUCTION THANK YOU for purchasing a JBL GX-A422SI amplifier. So we can better serve you should you require warranty service, please retain your original ® sales receipt and register your amplifier online at www.jbl.com. INCLUDED ITEMS GX-A422SI Amplifier (x 1) Speaker-level input harness LOCATION AND MOUNTING Although these instructions explain how to install the GX-A422SI in a general sense, they do not show specific installation methods that may be...
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INSTALLATION LOCATION Amplifiers need air circulation to stay cool. Select a location that provides enough air for the amp to cool itself. • Suitable locations are under a seat (provided the amplifier doesn’t interfere with the seat adjustment mechanism), in the trunk, or in any other location that provides enough cooling air.
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POWER AND GROUND CONNECTIONS IMPORTANT: Disconnect the vehicle's negative (–) battery terminal before beginning the installation. The GX A422SI amplifier is capable of delivering high power levels, and requires a heavy-duty and reliable connection to the vehicle’s electrical system to achieve optimal performance. Please adhere to the following instructions carefully. USING THE CONNECTORS the GX-A422SI uses the same type of screw terminals for power and speaker connections.
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GROUND (GND) CONNECTION Power Connectors Connect a wire (minimum 10AWG – 5.3mm from the amplifier’s GND terminal directly to a solid point on the vehicle’s chassis. • For a good connection, use sandpaper to clear the paint from the metal surface at this chassis location.
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SPEAKER AND INPUT CONNECTIONS Always connect the (+) speaker terminal on the amplifi er to the (+) terminal on the speaker and the (–) speaker terminal on the amplifi er to the (–) terminal on the speaker. IMPORTANT: Make sure the (+) and (–) bare wires do not touch each other or the other terminal at both the amplifier terminals and speaker terminals.
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INPUT CONNECTIONS Connect your source unit or processor's line outputs as shown in the illustration below. L+L–R–R+ Line Outputs Source Unit See Set The Crossover Controls, on page 10, for information about setting the amplifier's controls. USING THE SPEAKER-LEVEL INPUTS If your source unit doesn't have line-level outputs you can use the included speaker-level input harness to connect the amplifier to the source unit's speaker outputs.
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SPEAKER CONNECTIONS: BRIDGED OPERATION Bridged operation provides a single high-power channel for a subwoofer Minimum speaker impedance: 4 ohms Connect the subwoofer to the RL (+) and RR (–) terminals.) NOTE: You can connect two 2-ohm subwoofers in series to maintain the required 4-ohm impedance for bridged operation.
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INPUT CONNECTIONS: BRIDGED OPERATION Connect your source unit or processor's subwoofer line output to the amplifier's left input, as shown in the illustration below. NOTE: Use a "Y"-adapter to connect the source unit to the amplifier's left and right input jacks. L+L–R–R+ Subwoofer "Y"-Adapter...
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CONTROLS, INPUT CONNECTIONS AND INDICATORS L+L–R–R+ Speaker-Level Crossover Bass Boost Line-level Protection Input Connectors Input Connector Filter Switch Switch Indicator Level Power Control Indicator SET THE CROSSOVER CONTROLS 2-CHANNEL OPERATION Crossover Filter switch: • If you have connected the amplifier to a pair of 6" or smaller full-range speakers, set the Crossover Filter switch in the “HP” (high-pass) position. This will limit the amount of low-frequency energy sent to the speakers, significantly reducing distortion and preventing the speakers from damage.
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BRIDGED OPERATION Crossover Filter switch: When operating the amplifier in bridged mode into a subwoofer, set the Crossover Filter switch in the “LP” (low-pass) position. This will limit the amount of high-frequency energy sent to the subwoofer. SET THE INPUT LEVEL 1.
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TROUBLESHOOTING If your amplifier isn't performing the way you think is should, check to see if the problem is covered in this section before calling your dealer or contacting JBL customer service. PROBLEM CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS No sound (the amplifier's Power LED is off) •...
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PROBLEM CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS Sound only comes from some of the speakers • Check that the vehicle audio system's source unit's balance and fader controls are set to their connected to the amplifier center (midpoint) positions. Sound is too quiet, even with the vehicle audio •...
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SPECIFICATIONS GX-A422SI Peak power 600W Rated power output @ 4 ohms 40W x 2 Bridged power output (4 ohms, 1% THD) 110W x 1 THD+N at rated power <1% Signal-to-noise ratio (rated output @ 4 ohms) >93dB Effective damping factor (4 ohms) >50 Frequency response (±1dB) 20Hz –...
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SET BLOCK DIAGRAM Class AB Audio Power Amplifier HP/LP pass variable crossover bass boost crossover INPUT SENS 0.2V-4V FLAT 10Hz 80Hz > 40KHz input selector L input 80Hz 12dB/ oct 45Hz 0-12dB L -out 2Ω/4Ω HI IN Pitch 2.5mm Class AB Audio Power Amplifier HP/LP pass variable crossover bass boost...
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PCB LAYOUT DIAGRAM - FRONT END BOARD (TOP VIEW)
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PCB LAYOUT DIAGRAM - FRONT END BOARD (BOTTOM VIEW)
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PCB LAYOUT DIAGRAM - MAIN BOARD (TOP VIEW)
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PCB LAYOUT DIAGRAM - MAIN BOARD (BOTTOM VIEW)
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SET MECHANICAL EXPLODED VIEW Front End Board Amplifier Board Screw PM3*4MM Screw PT3*8MM Screw 3*6MM Screw Mica Sheet Rear Panel Front Panel Logo Plate Decorative Plate Heat Sink Item Part Number Description...
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Packaging Instructions Part Number Description Main Unit Label S/N Label EPE Foam Bag PE Foam PE Foam Cable Screws PE Bag User Manual PE Bag Beauty Box Carton Box...
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