JL Audio M200/2 Owner's Manual

JL Audio M200/2 Owner's Manual

200w marine 2-channel amplifier

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OWNER'S MANUAL
200W Marine 2-Channel Amplifier
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.
  • Page 2: Protect Your Hearing

    Serial Number: Ch. 1 & 2 Filter Ch. 1 & 2 Status Filter Mode Frequency Selector Selection (pg. 11) (pg. 8) (pg. 8) Ch. 1 & 2 Input Sensitivity Control (pg. 7) 2 | JL Audio - XD200/2 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 3: Planning Your Installation

    Cooling Efficiency Considerations: the event of a collision or a sudden jolt to the vessel. The outer shell of your JL Audio amplifier is designed to remove heat from the amplifier Stupid Mistakes to Avoid: circuitry.
  • Page 4: Product Description

    A fuse near the The M200/2 can be operated with a wide amplifier is not necessary if the M200/2 is the variety of source units and system configurations. only device being run from the fused main power wire.
  • Page 5: Power Connections

    M200/2 equipment being run from that power wire. If with 8 or 4 AWG power wire. JL Audio ECS only the M200/2 is being run from that power fused distribution blocks are recommended wire, we recommend a 20A fuse be used.
  • Page 6: Turn-On Lead

    To use speaker-level sources, simply splice the speaker output wires of the source unit onto a pair of RCA plugs. (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...
  • Page 7: Input Sensitivity Control

    INPUT SENSITIVITY CONTROL The control labeled “Input Sens.” can be used to match the source unit’s output voltage to the input stage of the amplifier for maximum clean output. Rotating the control clockwise will result in higher sensitivity (louder for a given input voltage).
  • Page 8: Filter Controls

    FILTER CONTROLS 1) “Filter Mode” Control: The M200/2 employs a Most speakers are not designed to reproduce the full range of frequencies audible by the human 12dB per octave filter which can be configured ear. For this reason, most speaker systems are...
  • Page 9: Remote Level Control (Optional)

    The preamp output delivers the same signal that is connected to the Amplifier Inputs. This can be useful for feeding a subwoofer amplifier when the M200/2 is being used to drive front speaker systems. Note: The preamp output signal is not affected by...
  • Page 10: Speaker Outputs

    150W x 1 into an 8 ohm load. Operating screw firmly, taking care not to strip the head of the screw. a bridged M200/2 into a load lower than 4 ohms is not recommended. Because a bridged The M200/2 is designed to deliver power into...
  • Page 11 JL Audio dealer so 2) Constant Green: amplifier is on and that it may be sent in to JL Audio for service. functioning normally, audio output is active. There are no user serviceable parts or fuses inside the amplifier.
  • Page 12 The “Input Sens.” installer to adjust the input sensitivity of the M200/2 simply and easily in just a few minutes controls can now be adjusted downward if the using equipment which is commonly available in amplifier requires attenuation to achieve the installation bays.
  • Page 13: General Specifications

    APPENDIX B: APPENDIX C: Precise Frequency Selection Chart M200/2 Specifications “FILTER FREQ” General Specifications: Detent Panel Actual Recommended Fuse Value: 20A Number Marking Freq. Recommended Fuse Type: MAXI® or AGU Full counter-clockwise: 49 01 ......49 02 .
  • 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. 14 | JL Audio - XD200/2 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 15 “My amplifier shuts off once in a while, usually at higher volumes.” Check your voltage source and grounding point. The power supply of the M200/2 will operate with charging system voltages down to 10V. Shutdown problems at higher volume levels can occur when the charging system voltage (or remote turn- on voltage) momentarily drops below 10V.
  • Page 16: Installation Notes

    INSTALLATION NOTES: Use this diagram to document your amplifier’s switch and control positions. 16 | JL Audio - XD200/2 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 18 NOTES: 18 | JL Audio - XD200/2 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 19 NOTES:...
  • 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.

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