JL Audio TR690-TXi User manual

Thank you for choosing JL Audio Evolution TR speakers 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.
TR690-TXi
6 x 9-inch (152 x 230 mm) 3-Way 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 JLTR690TXi-01-2003

INSTALLING YOUR TR690-TXi SPEAKERS
IN TOP-MOUNT APPLICATIONS:
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.
If you are cutting mounting holes into a custom
location, 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,
or nibbler make the oval 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.
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 TR690-TXi 3
TR690-TXi SPECIFICATIONS:
Woofers: Injection-molded, mica-filled,
polypropylene cone body, 1.25 (32mm)
voice coil, flat-profile/symmetrical-roll spider,
butyl rubber surround.
Mid-Ranges: 2-inch Mylar, sealed back cone driver,
ferrofluid cooled and damped.
Tweeters: 0.5-inch (12 mm) textile dome tweeter,
neodymium magnet, ferrofluid cooled and damped.
Continuous Power Handling:
60 Watts (RMS Method)
Frequency Response: 53 Hz - 22 KHz (± 3 dB)
Efficiency @ 1W/1m: 90.5 dB
Nominal Impedance: 4 ohms
Included Components and Parts:
• Two TR690-TXi 6 x 9 inch 3-Way Loudspeakers
• Two Metal Grilles and Grille Trays
• Two Bottom-Mount Spacer Assemblies
• Butyl adhesive putty for grilles
• Eight #8 x 2-inch (51 mm) Sheet Metal Screws
• Eight Mounting Clips
• Two 5.2 mm Female Crimpable Connectors
• Two 2.8 mm Female Crimpable Connectors
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,
trunk springs, wiring harnesses, etc. Check both
sides of the car, many cars are not symmetrical!
• Always wear protective eyewear.
INSTALLING YOUR TR690-TXi SPEAKERS
IN BOTTOM-MOUNT APPLICATIONS:
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 TR690-TXi. You may also
choose to run new speaker wires.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 6 x 9 inch speaker. Most factory 6 x 9 inch
speakers use four mounting screws or bolts which
will line up with the mounting holes on your
TR690-TXi speakers.
The speaker should 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.
Install as shown in the diagram here,
using the supplied bottom-mount spacer rings
and the supplied screws and mounting clips.
Hand-tighten the screws evenly to avoid bending
the speaker frame!
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