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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.
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,...
5) Run speaker cables from the speaker systems 16) Enjoy the fruits of your labor with your to the amplifier mounting location. favorite music. 4 | JL Audio - XD300/1 Owner’s Manual...
(within 12 inches / with main fuse ratings above 60A. FUSE REQUIREMENTS with 8 or 4 AWG power wire. JL Audio ECS It is absolutely vital that the main power fused distribution blocks are recommended wire(s) to the amplifier(s) in the system be fused within 18 inches (45 cm) of the positive battery post connection.
INPUT SECTION INPUT SENSITIVITY CONTROLS Input Sens. you to send signal to the amplifier section to match the source unit’s output voltage to the through the use of two differential- balanced inputs, one for the left channel output. Rotating the control clockwise will result signal and one for the right channel signal.
REMOTE LEVEL CONTROL (OPTIONAL) PREOUTS preamp output section, so that additional amplifiers can be easily added to the system. The preamp output delivers the same signal that With the addition of the optional Remote subwoofer volume from the front of the vehicle. of the amplifier using a standard telephone cable When connected to the amplifier, the The preamp output signal by any crossover...
The “Status LED” will remain amber for a few seconds, even if the over-current condition is of a very short duration. 10 | JL Audio - XD300/1 Owner’s Manual...
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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...
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6) Verify that you have disconnected the speakers appropriate sine wave (within the frequency source unit volume. 7) Connect the AC voltmeter to the speaker output connectors of the amplifier. Make sure you test 12 | JL Audio - XD300/1 Owner’s Manual...
Check the input connectors to ensure that they all are making good contact with the input jacks on the amplifier. 14 | JL Audio - XD300/1 Owner’s Manual...
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“My amplifier shuts off once in a while, usually at higher volumes.” Check your voltage source and grounding point. The power supply can occur when the charging system voltage (or remote short duration making them extremely difficult to detect inspect all wiring and termination points. It may also be necessary to upgrade the ground wire connecting the battery to the vehicle’s chassis and the power wire connecting the chassis and to connect the alternator to the battery.
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INSTALLATION NOTES: Use this diagram to document your amplifier’s switch and control positions. 16 | JL Audio - XD300/1 Owner’s Manual...
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JL Audio, Inc 10369 North Commerce Pkwy. Miramar, FL 33025 (do not send product for repair to this address) International Warranties: Products purchased outside the United States of America are covered only by that country’s distributor and not by JL Audio, Inc.
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