Typical Installation Sequence - JL Audio MHD600/4-24V Owner's Manual

tYPical installation sequence

The following represents the sequence
for a typical amplifier installation, using
an aftermarket source unit. Additional
steps and different procedures may be
required in some applications. If you
have any questions, please contact your
authorized JL Audio dealer for assistance.
1) Disconnect the negative battery post
connection and secure the disconnected cable
to prevent accidental re-connection during
installation. This step is not optional!
2) Run positive and negative power wire from
the battery location to the amplifier mounting
location, taking care to route it in such a
way that it will not be damaged and will
not interfere with vessel operation. 8 AWG
is recommended for wire runs greater than
72 inches (180 cm) in length. Use a 2 AWG,
4AWG or 8 AWG main power wire with a
power distribution block when additional
amplifiers are being installed with the
MHD600/4-24V and powered from the same
main power wire.
3) Connect power wire to the positive battery
post. Fuse the wire with an appropriate fuse
block (and connectors) within 18 inches (45
cm) wire length of the positive battery post.
This fuse is essential to protect the vessel.
Do not install the fuse until the power wire
has been connected to the amplifier.
4) Connect negative power wire to the negative
battery post. Use the same size power
wire as the wire connected to the "+24V"
connection (minimum 8 AWG).
5) Run signal cables (RCA cables) and remote
turn-on wire from the source unit or interface
processor to the amplifier mounting location.
6) Run speaker wire from the speaker systems to
the amplifier mounting location.
7) Securely mount the amplifier using
appropriate hardware. (See page 8 for detailed
mounting instructions).
8) Connect the remote turn-on wire and the
positive and negative power wires to the
amplifier's power connector plug. Then insert
the power connector plug into the amplifier's
power connector receptacle, pushing firmly.
9) Connect the RCA input cables
to the amplifier.
10) Connect the speaker wires to the speaker
connector plugs and insert the plugs firmly
into the speaker connector receptacles.
11) Carefully review the amplifier's control
settings to make sure that they are set
according to the needs of the system.
12) Install power wire fuse (25A for a
single MHD600/4-24V) and reconnect the
negative
battery post terminal.
13) Turn on the source unit at a low level
to double-check that the amplifier is
configured correctly. Resist the temptation
to crank it up until you have verified the
control settings.
14) Make necessary adjustments to the input
sensitivity controls to obtain the right
overall output and the desired balance
in the system. See Appendix C (pages 18, 19)
for the recommended input sensitivity
setting method.
15) Enjoy the fruits of your labor with your
favorite music.
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