JL Audio JLTR400CXi User manual

Thank you for choosing JL Audio Evolution TR Coaxials for your
automotive sound system. With proper installation, your new
speakers will deliver years of listening pleasure.
We strongly recommend that you have your new Evolution speakers
installed by your authorized JL Audio dealer. The installation
professionals employed by your dealer have the necessary tools and
experience to disassemble your interior panels, install your new
speakers and reassemble your vehicle properly. Also, keep in mind
that your warranty coverage doubles to 2 years if your system is
installed by your authorized JL Audio dealer. If you prefer to perform
your own installation, please read this instruction manual
completely before beginning the process.
TR400-CXi
4-inch (100 mm) Coaxial Loudspeakers
owner’s manual
JL AUDIO LIMITED WARRANTY (USA)
Evolution Speaker Systems
JL AUDIO warrants these speakers (and crossover networks, where applicable) to be free of defects in
materials and workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days from the original date of purchase. The warranty
term is extended to one (1) year if installation is performed or approved by an authorized JL AUDIO dealer
(proof of installation or approval required on purchase receipt).
This warranty is not transferrable and applies only to the original purchaser from an authorized JL AUDIO
dealer. Should service be necessary under this warranty for any reason due to manufacturing defect or
malfunction, JL AUDIO will, at its discretion, repair or replace the defective product with new or remanufactured
product at no charge.
Damage caused by the following is not covered under warranty: accident, misuse, abuse, product modification
or neglect, failure to follow installation instructions, unauthorized repair attempts, misrepresentations by the seller.
This warranty does not cover incidental or consequential damages and does not cover the cost of removing or
reinstalling the unit(s). Cosmetic damage due to accident or normal wear and tear is not covered under warranty.
Any applicable implied warranties are limited in duration to the period of the express warranty as provided
herein beginning with the date of the original purchase at retail, and no warranties, whether express or implied,
shall apply to this product thereafter. Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties, therefore these
exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
If you need service on your JL AUDIO product:
All warranty returns should be sent to JL AUDIO 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. Warranty expiration on products returned without proof of purchase
will be determined from the manufacturing date code. Coverage may be invalidated as this date is previous to
purchase date. Return only defective components. If one speaker fails in a system, return only that speaker
component, not the entire system. Non-defective items received will be returned freight-collect. Customer is
responsible for shipping charges and insurance in sending the product to JL AUDIO. Freight damage on returns
is not covered under warranty.
For Service Information in the U.S.A. please call:
JL Audio customer service: [phone]
during normal business hours (Eastern Time)
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.
Printed in Taiwan JLTR400CXi-01-2003

Install as shown in the diagram here. Use the
supplied mounting clips unless the factory holes
already feature threaded inserts. Hand-tighten the
screws evenly to avoid bending the speaker frame!
INSTALLING YOUR TR400-CXi
COAXIALS IN CUSTOM LOCATIONS:
Run speaker wire to the desired mounting
location. If you are running wires into a door, use
existing factory wiring boots whenever possible. If
you are drilling new holes,file their edges and install
rubber grommets into each hole. Then, cover the
wires with a protective PVC sleeve and run them
through the door jamb. Make sure that the wires
will clear door hinges and other structures in the
door. If you are unsure about any part of this
process, please contact your JL AUDIO dealer for
installation help.
Double check the clearance for both speakers
before proceeding.
Use the supplied template to mark the desired
mounting location. Mark the center and the outline
of the mounting hole as well as the mounting screw
positions. Before drilling or cutting, use a utility knife
to cut any fabric, vinyl or leather from hole
locations. These materials can easily be snagged by
a drill or a saw, causing damage to the panel and
possible bodily injury.
Drill four 1/8” (3 mm) holes for the speaker’s
mounting screws at the positions you have marked.
Also drill a pilot hole in the center of the speaker
mounting hole at this time. Then, using a saber saw,
hole saw or nibbler, make the circular cut out for
the speaker. File any rough edges.
Insert the mounting clips with the flat side
towards the speaker as shown in the diagram.
It is absolutely vital that the speaker frame fits
into the mounting hole cleanly. This must be
checked prior to tightening the screws. Do not
force the frame into a hole that is too small! Do
not tighten the speaker onto an uneven surface! This
will damage your speakers. The speaker should also
fit so that no air leaks around the mounting flange.
Air leaks will cause a severe degradation in sound
quality. Seal any air leaks with silicone, rope caulk or
similar sealant material.
Connect the speaker wires, observing
correct polarity, and install the speaker and
grille tray as shown in the diagram at the
bottom of this page.
Hand-tighten the screws evenly to avoid
bending the speaker frame!
Break off small pieces of the supplied butyl
adhesive putty and place them on the inside of each
grille tray. This adhesive will hold the grille in place
firmly and prevent rattling. Then insert the metal
grille into the grille tray, squeezing gently around its
edge until it seats firmly into the tray.
JL AUDIO TR400-CXi 3
TR400-CXi SPECIFICATIONS:
Woofers: Injection-molded, mica-filled,
polypropylene cone body, 1-inch (25mm) voice
coil, flat-profile/ symmetrical-roll spider, butyl
rubber surround. Flexible mounting system with
detachable mounting tabs.
Tweeters: 0.5-inch (12 mm) textile dome tweeter
with integral phase plug, neodymium magnet,
ferrofluid cooled and damped.
Continuous Power Handling:
35 Watts (RMS Method)
Frequency Response: 71Hz - 22 KHz (± 3 dB)
Efficiency @ 1W/1m: 84.5 dB
Nominal Impedance: 4 ohms
Included Components and Parts:
• Two TR400-CXi 4-inch (100 mm)
Coaxial loudspeakers
• Two Metal Grilles and Grille Trays
• Butyl adhesive putty for grilles
• Eight #8 x 1 1/4 inch (30 mm)
sheet metal screws
• Eight Mounting Clips
• Included Adaptors: 4 x 6-inch (100 x 150 mm)
• Two 5.2 mm female crimpable connectors
• Two 2.8 mm female crimpable connectors
• Four #8 x 0.315 inch (8 mm)
sheet metal screws
GETTING STARTED:
• Turn off the audio system. It is also advisable to
disconnect the negative (-) terminal of your
vehicle’s battery whenever performing
installation work.
• Before cutting, drilling or inserting any screw,
check clearances on both sides of the planned
mounting surface. Also check for any potential
obstacles, such as window tracks and motors,
wiring harnesses, etc. Check both sides of the car,
many cars are not symmetrical!
• Always wear protective eyewear.
INSTALLING YOUR TR400-CXi
COAXIALS IN FACTORY LOCATIONS:
If you will be using the factory speaker wires, it
may be necessary to change the terminations. This
may be accomplished by using an adaptor plug or
simply by cutting the factory connector off and
using the supplied crimp connectors to terminate
the speaker wires.The large connector is for the
positive terminal and the small connector is for the
negative terminal of each TR400-CXi. You may also
choose to run new speaker wires...refer to the
custom installation section for details. Whichever
method you choose, observe correct polarity in
your connections. If you are unsure about any of
these issues, contact your JL AUDIO dealer for
installation assistance.
Your new speakers have been designed to install,
without modifications, into most vehicles that accept
a 4-inch (100 mm) or 4 x 6-inch oval speaker
(adaptor plates are supplied for the latter). Most
factory 4-inch speakers use four mounting screws
which will line up with the mounting holes on your
TR400-CXi speakers. In some vehicles, only two
mounting holes are used and there is insufficient
clearance for the two extra mounting tabs. If this is
the case, bend the redundant tabs back and forth
until they break off (all four tabs on the TR400-CXi
are perforated for this purpose). After breaking off
the unwanted tabs, please handle the speaker
carefully, as the broken edges may be sharp.
It is absolutely vital that the speaker frame fits
into the mounting hole cleanly. This must be
checked prior to tightening the screws. Do not
force the frame into a hole that is too small! Do
not tighten the speaker onto an uneven surface! This
will damage your speakers. The speaker should also
fit so that no air leaks around the mounting flange.
Air leaks will cause a severe degradation in sound
quality. Seal any air leaks with silicone, rope caulk or
similar sealant material.
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4-hole mount 2-hole mount