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■ JBL Club A1kW Amplifier
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR PURCHASE ...
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• Please take time to read your owner's manual in its entirety before operating or installing your amplifier.
• Keep the owner's manual for your amplifier in your glove compartment along with the owner's manual for your car.
• Put your amplifier sales receipt with other important documents in order to expedite warranty service if needed.
ABOUT THE MANUAL
This manual describes general installation guidelines and operation instructions. However, please note that proper
installation of mobile audio and video components requires qualified experience with mechanical and electrical procedures.
If you do not have the knowledge and tools to successfully perform this installation, we strongly recommend consulting an
authorized JBL dealer about your installation options. Keep all instructions and sales receipts for reference. Consider this
manual as an indispensable feature of your amplifier.
CHAPTER 1: PICTORIAL INDEX OF INPUT CONNECTIONS
Club Amplifier front panel
Club Amplifier bottom panel
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Club Amplifier top panel
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CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION AND WIRING
What's in the box:
1x amplifier
2x speaker-level input adapter
4x mounting screws
3x spare fuses
Remote bass controller and cable
2x JBL brand stickers
Owner Manual
PRECAUTIONS:
IMPORTANT: Disconnect the vehicle's negative (-)
battery te rminal before beginning the installation.
• Always wear protective eyewear when using tools.
• Choose a safe mounting location, away from moisture.
Check clearances on both sides of a planned
mounting surface. Be sure that screws or wires will not
puncture brake lines, fuel lines, or wiring harnesses
and that wire routing will not interfere with the safe
vehicle operation. Use caution when drilling or cutting
in the mounting area.
• When making electrical connections, make sure they
are secure and properly insulated.
• If you must replace any of the amplifier's fuses, use the
same type of fuse and current rating as the original.
• To keep the amplifier cool, choose a location that
provides enough air circulation, such as under a seat
or in the trunk.
• Do not mount the amplifier with the heat sink facing
downward, as this interferes with cooling.
• Mount the amplifier so that it will not be damaged by
the feet of backseat passengers or shifting cargo in
the trunk, and so that it remains dry.
• Using the amplifier as a template, mark the locations
of the holes on the mounting surface.
• Drill pilot holes in the mounting surface. .
• Attach the amplifier to the mounting surface with the
four included mounting screws.
NOTE: You may find it more convenient to make all of
the connections to the amplifier before you permanently
mount it.
0 Power indicator
The light will illuminate in white when the amp is receiving
power and playing.
f) Protect indicator
The indicator will illuminate in red if the amp enters
Protect mode in the event of conditions such as over/
under voltage, short circuit, amplifier output circuit failure,
or excessive heat.
E)Speaker Output Connectors:
• Connect the speakers to these terminals, observing
proper polarity (connect each speaker's positive
(+) lead to the appropriate positive(+) terminal,
and negative (-) lead to the appropriate negative (-)
terminal.
• The Club A1 kW features two positive(+) and
two negative(-) parallel terminals. To power two
subwoofers in parallel, connect one sub's positive(+)
and negative(-) leads to the positive(+) and negative
(-) terminals on the left, and the other sub's positive (+)
and negative (-) leads to the positive ( +) and negative
(-) terminals on the right. To power two subwoofers
in series, connect one sub's positive(+) lead to the
positive(+) terminal on the left, and the other sub's
negative(-) lead to the negati ve(-) terminal on the
rig ht, then connect left sub's negative(-) lead to the
right sub's positive(+) lead.
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PARALLEL WIRING
2-ohm oubwoofw 2-ohm--
SERIES WIRING
If you're connecting only one sub, you can use either set
of positive(+) and negative(-) terminals.
NOTE: Minimum subwoofer impedance is 2 ohms.
0 Fuses:
Replace only with fuses of the same amperage: 35A
C, Power Input Connectors:
• Power: Run power wire from the +12V input to the
positive (+) terminal of the vehicle's battery. Install an
appropriate fuse holder and fuse (105A minimum)
within 18" (457mm) of the battery. Make sure the wire
is not damaged or pinched during installation. Install
protective grommets when routing wires through
the bulkhead or other sheet metal. Use larger-gauge
wiring for longer runs. Minimum wire size: 4 gauge
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• Ground: Run a wire (the same gauge as the power
wire) from the GND input to a factory bolt in the
vehicle's chassis (see illustration below).
NOTE: Remove any paint from the chassis for best
contact. Use a star washer below the ring connector
for a secure connection.
Factory Bolt
Note: Remove any paint
below ring connector
Ring Connector
Ground Wire
Star Washer
• Remote: Connect an 18-gauge wire from the
"Remote Out" lead of the source unit to the REM
input. This lead turns the amplifier on when using low-
level input signals.
C, RCA outputs:
The Club A1 kW amplifier allows you to send a second
amplifier line-level signal. Connect a set of RCA patch
cables to the line-level inputs on the Club amplifier at
one end, and to the second amplifier's line-level inputs
at the other.
0 RCA inputs:
• If your source unit offers preamp outputs, connect to
the SUB inputs using RCA patch cables.
If your car audio system's head unit does not have
line-level outputs:
Use the supplied bare wire-to-RCA adapters to connect
the Club amplifier's inputs to either the front or the rear
speaker outputs of your car audio system's head unit
(splice crimps not included).
Important: Some factory-installed audio system amplifiers
include electronic filters that limit the amount of bass
sent to the system's smaller speakers. This filtering will
adversely affect the Club amp's performance. To get the
most bass possible from your Club amp, splice the bare
wire-to-RCA adapters into the factory system speaker
outputs that are connected to the system's largest
speakers (the ones designed to make the most bass).
Use a small Phillips screwdriver to loosen the adapter's
set screws and insert the speaker wires into the holes on
the back of the adapter. Tighten the set screws to secure
the wires.
Loosen
Screws
Insert
Wires
Tighten
Screws
Always connect the(+) speaker wire
to the adapter's(+) terminal and the
(-) speaker wire to the adapter's (-)
terminal. When all wires are con-
nected, plug the adapters into the
amplifier's RCA inputs.
E) Input level selector:
Use this switch along with the gain control to set the
Club amplifier's input level. If use an aftermarket radio's
RCA-level outputs, set the Input Level switch to the "LO"
position. If using high-level outputs, start the control-set-
ting process with the Input Level switch set in the "Hl1"
position.
Note: If you have connected your Club amplifier to a
factory audio system's speaker outputs, the audio signal
may fail to play. If this happens, change the Input Level
switch to the "Hl2" position. The "Hl2" position includes a
circuit designed to fool this type of factory audio system
into "seeing" a speaker connected to its input.
Important: The "Hl2" setting should never be used when
the Club amplifier is connected to an aftermarket head
unit's line-level (RCA-type) outputs.
8 Input level control (GAIN):
Input level control. Use this to match the amp's input sen-
sitivity to the output level of your source unit. (See Setting
the input levels in Chapter 3 for a recommended adjust-
ment procedure.)
CD Crossover-filter frequency control
(FREQ):
Crossover-filter frequency controls. Turn the dials to the
left to lower the crossover point, and to the right to raise
the crossover point. Crossover point settings vary by
listener preference. (See setting the crossovers in
Chapter 3.)
4D Bass boost
You can increase the bass output of your system up to
+12 dB. Turn the dial to the right to increase the
bass output.
~ Subwoofer phase selector
You can choose a phase of 0° or 180°. Play music with
lots of bass and slide the switch back and forth. Choose
the setting that gives you more bass. If you don't detect
any real difference, leave the dial at 0.
~ Remote bass control:
It's possible to raise and lower the bass
output level using the included remote bass
control (RBC). Plug the module into the
input on the amplifier's back panel, then
mount the RBC in a convenient location in
your vehicle, such as the dash or center
console.

CHAPTER 3: OPERATIONS:
Setting the input levels:
To match your amplifier's input sensitivity (gain) to yo_ur
source unit's output level, we recommend the following
procedure: .
A Turn the input level control counterclockwise to MIN
(minimum).
B. Play a bass-heavy music track through your source
unit. Turn the source unit's volume control to the 3/4
position.
C. Turn the input level control dial clockwise towards MAX
until you hear distortion in the bass (it's no longer clear).
D. Slowly turn the front level input control dial counter-
clockwise until the bass sounds clear again.
E. Your front input level is now correctly set.
GAIN ✓
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MIN MAX
Setting the crossover
Properly setting crossover filter selectors optimiz~s
frequency distribution for efficient speaker operation and
best sound.
Use crossover-filter frequency controls to adjust crossover
point settings for your subwoofer to suit your preference;
generally you'll want to lower the crossover point until
you can no longer hear elements such as vocals from the
subwoofer. Turn the dials to the left to lower the crossover
point and to the right to raise the crossover point. Exact
crossover settings for subwoofers finally depend on your
listening preferences.
Using the remote bass control
For convenient control over the
bass output, you can use the
remote bass control. Mount the
module in a location within easy
reach of the driver's seat using
sheet metal screws or self-adhesive
hook-and-loop fasteners (not included). Turn the dial to
the right to increase the bass output, and to the left to
decrease the bass output.
CHAPTER 4: TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM: No audio and POWER INDICATOR is off.
CAUSE and SOLUTION: No voltage at BATT+ and/or
REM terminals, or bad or no ground connection. Check
voltages at amplifier terminals with VOM.
PROBLEM: No audio and PROTECT INDICATOR flashes
every 4 seconds.
CAUSE and SOLUTION: DC voltage on amplifier output.
Amplifier may need service; see enclosed warranty card
for service information.
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Incorporated 8500 Balboa Boulevard,
Northridge, CA 91329 USA
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PROBLEM: No audio and PROTECT INDICATOR is on.
CAUSE and SOLUTION: Amplifier is overheated. Make
sure amplifier cooling is not blocked at mounting location.
Verify that speaker-system impedance is within specified
limits. Or, there may be voltage greater than 16V (or less
than 8.5V) on BATT+ connection. Check vehicle charging
system.
PROBLEM: No audio and PROTECT and POWER
INDICATORS flash.
CAUSE and SOLUTION: Voltage less than 9V on BATT+
connection. Check vehicle charging system.
PROBLEM: Distorted audio.
CAUSE and SOLUTION: Gain is not set properly. Check
INPUT LEVEL setting. Check speaker wires for shorts or
grounds. Amplifier or source unit may be defective.
PROBLEM: Distorted audio and PROTECT INDICATOR
flashes.
CAUSE and SOLUTION: Short circuit in speaker or wire.
Remove speaker leads one at a time to locate shorted
speaker or wire, and repair.
PROBLEM: Music lacks dynamics or "punch."
CAUSE and SOLUTION: Speakers are not connected
properly. Check speaker connections for proper polarity.
PROBLEM: Amplifier fuse keeps blowing.
CAUSE and SOLUTION: The wiring is connected
incorrectly or there is a short circuit. Review installation
precautions and procedures in manual. Check wiring
connections.
PROBLEM: Engine noise-whining or clicking-in
system when the engine is on.
CAUSE and SOLUTION: Amplifier is picking up
alternator noise. Turn down gain. Move audio cables
away from power wires. Install an alternator noise filter on
power line between battery and alternator. Check ground
connections on the amplifier since a loose or improper
ground is one of the main causes for extraneous noise in
your audio system.
CHAPTER 5: SPECIFICATIONS
• RMS power @ 4 ohms: 600W
• RMS power @ 2 ohms: 1 000W
• Total peak power: 2400W
• Frequency response (-3dB): 10Hz -320Hz
• High input maximum signal level: 10V
• High input maximum sensitivity: 1V
• Line input maximum signal level: 2V
• Line input maximum sensitivity: 0.2V
• Line in signal-to-noise ratio (reference to 1 watt): ~ 75dB
• THO+ Nat rated power (20Hz- 20kHz): :$;1 %
• Low-pass filter frequency range: 32Hz -320Hz
• Low-pass filter slope: 12dB/octave
• Bass EQ frequency and level: 45Hz FIX 0-12dB
• Protection mode: DC, OVP, UVP, OCP, OTP
• Operating voltage: 9-16V
• Quiescent current draw: <1 .SA
• Fuse size and number: 35A x 3
• Dimensions (H x W x D):
59. 2mm x 37 4. 7mm x 189.4mm
• Weight: 3.99 KG
© 2018 HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved.
JBL is a trademark of HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated,
registered in the United States and/or other countries. Features, specifications
and appearance are subject to change without notice.

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