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OWNER'S MANUAL
700W 5-Channel Amplifier with 2-Way / 3-Way Crossover
Thank you for purchasing a JL Audio amplifier for
your automotive 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 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: Protect Your Hearing
Ch. 1 & 2 Input Ch. 3 & 4 Input Sub. Ch. Input Mode Mode Switch Sensitivity Control Sensitivity Control Sensitivity Control (pg. 6) (pg. 10) (pg. 12) (pg. 7) (pg. 7) (pg. 9) 2 | JL Audio - XD700/5v2 Owner’s Manual... -
Page 3: Planning Your Installation
Cooling Efficiency Considerations: Safety Considerations: The outer shell of your JL Audio amplifier Your amplifier needs to be installed in a dry, is designed to remove heat from the amplifier well-ventilated environment and in a manner circuitry. -
Page 4: Product Description
XB-MGLU is recommended). deliver outstanding fidelity and efficiency. Use 4 AWG wire, no longer than 36 inches The XD700/5v2 can be operated with a wide (90 cm) from the amplifier to the ground variety of source units and system configurations. -
Page 5: Power Connections
For optimal grounding, we recommend the use of a JL Audio ECS master ground lug (XB-MGLU). Alternatively, a sheet metal screw or bolt can be used with a star washer. -
Page 6: Turn-On Options
DC offset sensing. Of course the XD700/5v2 must be the first amplifier in the signal path for this to function properly. If a source unit does not have a dedicated... -
Page 7: Input Sensitivity Controls
“4 Ch.” position and use the Ch 1 & 2 and Line output converters are usually not needed Ch 3 & 4 Inputs. In this mode, the XD700/5v2 with the XD700/5v2. If you find that the output will derive its subwoofer channel signal from a cannot be reduced sufficiently with a direct sum of all four input signals. -
Page 8: Filter Controls
The active filter built into each channel section of the XD700/5v2 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. -
Page 9: Remote Level Control (Optional)
(Subwoofer to feed this channel. This is useful for systems Level) or of the entire XD700/5v2 from the front utilizing outboard active crossovers. of the vehicle (Master Volume). -
Page 10: Bridging Considerations
The XD700/5v2’s speaker outputs are designed to accept 16 AWG - 8 AWG wire. To connect the When a pair of the XD700/5v2’s main channels speaker wires to the amplifier, first back out the are bridged, they will deliver 200W x 1 into a set screws on the top of the terminal block, using 4 ohm load or 150W x 1 into an 8 ohm load. -
Page 11: Subwoofer Outputs
This option is used when deploying a pair of You will notice that there are two “+” positive the XD700/5v2’s main channels to drive left connections and two “–” negative connections. channel speakers only and the other pair of This is to facilitate multiple subwoofer wiring. -
Page 12: Status Led / Protection Circuitry
For more information on troubleshooting this amplifier, refer to Appendix D (pages 18, 19). 12 | JL Audio - XD700/5v2 Owner’s Manual... - Page 13 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.
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Page 14: System Configurations
Mode” switch and select an appropriate “Filter amplifiers or channels. Freq.” (again, 80 Hz is a good starting point). The XD700/5v2 can be configured to drive a bi-amplified system by itself. Tri-Amplified Systems with one XD700/5v2 The XD700/5v2’s 3-way crossover capability... - Page 15 “Filter Freq.” (80 Hz is a good starting point). The the tweeters with frequencies lower than they are “12dB” setting engages a shallow filter slope that designed to handle. JL Audio mobile component gradually attenuates frequencies above the selected tweeters should not be operated with Filter “Filter Freq.”...
- Page 16 Subwoofer Impedance (Stereo) (Bridged) 8Ω 17.3 V 34.6 V 26.8 V 4Ω 17.3 V 28.2 V 26.8 V 3Ω 16.2 V not recommended 28.6 V 14.1 V not recommended 24.5 V 2Ω 16 | JL Audio - XD700/5v2 Owner’s Manual...
- Page 17 APPENDIX B: APPENDIX C: Precise Frequency Selection Chart XD700/5v2 Specifications: Recommended Fuse Value: 60A “FILTER FREQ” Recommended Fuse Type: MAXI® or AGU Detent Panel Actual Input Sections: Number Marking Freq. No. of Inputs: Three Stereo Pairs Full counter-clockwise: 49 01 ......49 Input Type: Differential-balanced with RCA jack inputs 02 .
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Page 18: Appendix D: Troubleshooting
Check the input connectors to ensure that they all are making good contact with the input jacks on the amplifier. 18 | JL Audio - XD700/5v2 Owner’s Manual... - Page 19 “My amplifier shuts off once in a while, usually at higher volumes.” Check your voltage source and grounding point. The power supply of the XD700/5v2 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) drops below 10V.
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Page 20: Installation Notes
INSTALLATION NOTES: Use this diagram to document your amplifier’s switch and control positions. 20 | JL Audio - XD700/5v2 Owner’s Manual... - Page 22 INSTALLATION NOTES: 22 | JL Audio - XD700/5v2 Owner’s Manual...
- Page 24 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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