JL Audio ACP1 08LG-W3v3 User manual

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Thank
you
for
purchasing
a
JL
Audio
amplified
sub
woofer
system
for
your
automotive
sound
system.
Your
subwoofer
system
has
been
designed
and
manufactured
to
exacting
standards
to
provide
high-quality
sub-bass
performance
and
years
of
musical
enjoyment
in
your
vehicle.
For
maximum
performance,
we
highly
recommend
that
you
have
your
new
subwoofer
system
installed
by
an
authorized
JL
Audio
retailer.
Your
authorized
retailer
has
the
necessary
training,
expertise
and
installation
equipment
to
ensure
optimum
pe~formance
from
this
product.
Should
you
decide
to
install
your
subwoofer
system
yourself,
please
take
the
time
to
read
this
manual
thoroughly
so
as
to
familiarize
yourself
with
it
installation
requirements
and
setup
procedures.
Ifyou
have
any
questions
regarding
the
instructions
in
this
manual
or
any
aspect
of
your
subwoofer
system's
operation,
please
contact
your
authorized
JL
Audio
retailer
for
assistance.
If
you
need
further
assistance,
please
call
the
JL
Audio
Technical
Support
Department
at
(954)
443-1100
during
business
hours.

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
• Install this subwoofer system in a dry, well-
ventilated location
that
does not interfere
with your vehicle's safety equipment (air bags,
seat belt systems,
ABS
brake systems, etc.).
• Securely mount the subwoofer system so
that it does not come loose in the event
of
a collision or a sudden jolt to the vehicle.
• Check before drilling to make sure that you
will not be drilling into a gas tank, brake line,
wiring harness
or
other vital vehicle system.
• Do not
run
system wiring outside or
underneath the vehicle. This
is
an
extremely dangerous practice, which
can result in severe damage/injury.
• Protect all system wires from sharp edges by
carefully routing them, tying them down
and
using grommets
and
loom where appropriate.
• Secure all wiring as needed, using cable
ties or wire clamps to protect them
from moving parts
and
sharp edges.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
(1)
Enclosure with subwoofer(s), built-
in DCD
""
amplifier and grille(s)
(1)
Power Connection plug
(1)
High-Level input plug
(1)
Fuse
(1)
User manual
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Enclosed subwoofer system with built-
in DCD
'""'
Class D amplifier and specially
engineered, low-impedance driver(s).
ABOUT
DCD™
TECHNOLOGY
JL
Audio's exclusive DCD
'""
amplifier technology
combines direct power conversion with an ultra-
high current output section and unique low-
impedance drivers to extract maximum power
and
efficiency.
By
directly converting a vehicle's
12V
supply into speaker power, DCD
'""
amplifiers are
free
of
traditional switching power supplies, thus
enabling them to be very compact, while generating
remarkable power output with unprecedented
efficiency (up to
94%)
. This also permits DCD
'"
amplifiers to operate at much cooler temperatures
than conventional amplifiers.
WARNING!
DCD""
amplified
subwoofer
systems use very specific components. Never
use a DCD"' amplifier
or
its
companion
subwoofer(s) with incompatible,
non-DCDTM
products. Doingso will void
the
warranty
and
may cause severe damage/injury.
2
INSTALLATION APPLICATIONS
The built-in amplifier used in this subwoofer
system
is
designed for operation in vehicles
with
12V,
negative-ground electrical systems.
Using this product in systems with positive
ground and/or voltages other
than
12V
may result in damage to the product
and
will void the warranty. This product
is
not
certified
or
approved for use in aircraft.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE/CONNECTIONS
All connections are located on the amplifier
panel
of
the enclosure. All connections are made
via RCA-type or quick-disconnect plugs, making it
easy to remove the enclosure quickly, anytime you
need additional space in your vehicle.
1.
Disconnect the NEGATIVE battery post
connection
and
secure the disconnected
cable to prevent accidental reconnection
during installation.
This
is
an
essential
safety
precaution
during
installation!
2.
Run power wire from the batterylocation to
the amplifier's "+
12
VDC" connection, taking
care to route it in such a way that it will not be
damaged
and
will not interfere with vehicle
operation. 8 AWG is
the
recommended
power wire size for this amplifier.
3.
An appropriate fuse at the main power
wire to the amplifier
is
vital for vehicle
safety. This fuse must be installed within
18
inches
(45
ctn)
of
the positive
(+12V)
battery
post connection.
If
this
is
the only device
connected to this
main
wire, use a 30A fuse.
Do not install the fuse until the power wire
has been securely connected to the amplifier.
4.
Find a good, solid metal grounding point
close to the amplifier panel
and
connect the
negative power wire to it using appropriate
hardware. Use the same sized wire used
for the
+12V
connection,
no
longer than
36
inches
(90
em) from the amplifier's ground
(GND) connector to the ground connection
point. 8 AWG is
the
recommended
ground
wire size for this amplifier.
5.
Run a wire from the source unit's positive
(+
12V)
remote
turn-on
output to the
amplifier's "Remote" connection.
If
your
source unit does not have a dedicated remote
turn-on output, you may elect to use one
of
the automatic
turn-on
options, configured via
the amplifier's "Turn-On Mode" switch.
(See
"Control Panel Settings and Adjustments.")
6. Signal Input (Low-
Level):
Connect the
amp)ifier's
RCA
input jacks to the source
unit's preamp level output jacks.
You
may
run
a stereo or a mono signal into the
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inputs
of
the amplifier. The amplifier's
input section automatically sums stereo
signals to mono for the internal amplifier
section. When feeding a single, low-level
RCA input connection, use a Y-adaptor
splitter to split the mono signal and connect
it
to
both
Left
and
Right
RCA
inputs.
7.
Signal Input (High-Level):
If
your system
does not offer a preamp level signal option,
you can connect speaker level signals directly
to the ((High-Level Inputs" connector using
the supplied 4-pin plug
and
wire harness.
Simply splice the appropriate left/right
and positive/negative wires to the included
harness, and plug the harness into the ((High-
Level Inputs" connector
on
the amplifier. The
amplifier will attenuate the high-level signal
to make
it
compatible with its input stage.
Refer to the table below for corresponding
wire color information. Make sure to observe
correct polarity in making high-level input
connections. Failure to do so will result
in a loss
of
signal (poor performance).
8.
Make necessary adjustments to the
input sensitivity
and
filter controls.
9.
With the optional
RBC-1
Remote
Level
Control (sold separately), you can control
the amplifier's output level from the
front
of
the vehide. Connect the
RBC-1
to the amplifier's panel-mounted RJll
input jack. (Refer to Appendix
B)
POWER CONNECTIONS PLUG
To
connect the power wires and remote
turn-on
wire to the amplifier, unplug the
((Power
Connections" plug from the amplifier
panel (pull back firmly)
and
back out the set
screws on the connector plug using a Phillips
head screwdriver. Strip 3/8 inch
(10
mm)
of
insulation from the end
of
each wire
and
insert
the bare wire into the receptacle
on
the power
connector plug, seating it firmly so that no
bare wire
is
exposed. While holding each wire
in place, tighten each set screw firmly, taking
care not to strip the head
of
the screw.
Warning! Never
make
powerconnections
with
a "live" wire. Always disconnect
the
negative
battery
post
before
making
any
connections
or
adjustments
to
a
12V
powerconnection! Failure
to
make
safe,
tight,
high-integrityconnections
can
result
in
fire
and
extensive damage!
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Level
Control
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Power
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+ +12VDC Positive(+
12V) Power Connection
Power GND Negative
(GND)
Ground Connection
Connections R Remote Positive(+
12V) Remote Turn-On
Input
Low-Level Inputs
(L)
White
RCA
Ch.
1
Input
Left Channel Signal
Input
(RCA
Jacks)
(R)
Red
RCA
Ch.
21nput Right Channel Signal
Input
White
(+)Left
Channel Positive
High-Level Inputs
Ch.
1
Input
White/Black
(-)Left
Channel Negative
(4-Pin
Connector) Gray
(+)Right
Channel Positive
Ch.
21nput
Gray/Black
{-)Right
Channel Negative
Remote Level Control
RJll
Input
Jack
for
RBC-1
(sold separately)
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Input Filter Freq.
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CONTROL PANEL SETTINGS
AND
ADJUSTMENTS
Use
the
amplifier's panel
mounted
settings
and
controls to integrate
and
adjust
the
performance
of
your subwoofer system to your vehicle
and
listening preference.
Min. Max. 50 200
Switch
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Input
Sensitivity
Turn-On
Mode
Low-Pass
Filter
Freq.
(Hz)
Output
Polarity
Setting
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Variable
Rem
DC
Signal
Variable
0
180deg.
Mode
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Function
Adjusts the
input
stage
of
the amplifier
to
match the source unit's
output
voltage for maximum clean
output
(refer
to
Appendix
A)
Conventional Connect
to
the source unit's
+
12V
remote turn-on
output
(Preferred)
DC
-Offset Sensing Turns on and
off
by detecting
the
presence
of
small
DC
signal in
OEM
audio outputs; connect
to
the source unit's
(Auto) high-level/speaker outputs
Signal Turns on by detecting full-range audio signal in
OEM
outputs; turns
off
after 30 seconds
without
signal;
Sensing (Auto) connect
to
the
source unit's high-level/speaker
outputs
Adjusts the low-pass filter
cutoff
frequency,
variable from 50-200Hz,
12
dB/Octave
Normal speaker polarity
Polarity reversed 180 degrees
STATUS LED
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PROTECTION CIRCUITRY
A hi-color LED located
on
the
amplifier panel
is
used to indicate
the
amplifier's operational status.
"Power (green)": Lights up green to indicate
the amplifier
is
turned
on
and
operating normally.
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"Protect (red)": Lights up red to indicate
the
amplifier's protection circuitry has been activated
due to
thermal
overload.
When
the protection
mode is activated,
the
amplifier outputs are muted
to protect its circuitry.
When
the
amplifier cools,
the amplifier will
return
to its
normal
operation
and
the LED will
turn
green.
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283
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130
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8AWG
(recommended) 30A
Warning
-Never use a
DCD™
amplifier
or
its
companion
subwoofer(s)
with
incompatible,
non-DCD™
products.
Doing
so
will
void
the
warranty
and
may
cause severe
damage/injury.
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DCD™
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APPENDIX A
Input Sensitivity Level Setting
Follow the steps below to adjust the input
sensitivity
of the amplifier to achieve overall
system balance.
1) Turn off or set to center all processing (bass/
treble, loudness, EQ, etc.)
on the source unit. Set
the source unit's fader control to center position
and its subwoofer level control (ifapplicable) to %
of maximum.
2) Turn the amplifier's "Input Sensitivity"
control to
the "Min." position.
3) While playing a dynamic audio track,
increase the head unit volume until the subwoofer
output distorts. Then, reduce the volume by one
step (or until the subwoofer's output
is no longer
distorted).
4) Increase the "Input Sensitivity" until the
subwoofer output
is distorted.
5) Reduce the "Input Sensitivity" slightly until
the subwoofer output
is no longer distorted.
6) Listen to the overall system and adjust the
"Input Sensitivity" downward if the subwoofer
output requires attenuation to achieve the desired
system balance.
APPENDIXB
With the optional RBC-1 Remote Level
Control (sold separately), you can control the
subwoofer volume from the front
of the vehicle.
The
RBC-1 connects to the jack labeled "Remote
Level Control"
on the amplifier panel using
a standard telephone cable (supplied with the
RBC-1).
When connected to the amplifier, the
Remote Level Control operates as follows. At
full counter-clockwise rotation, the audio will
mute completely. At full clockwise rotation, the
level will be the same as
if the RBC-1 was not
connected at all. In
other words, it operates strictly
as a level attenuator. Care should be taken to
securely
mount this control in a manner that does
not interfere with the vehicle's operation.
When
setting the amplifier's input sensitivity, the Remote
Level Control should be unplugged
or at full
clockwise rotation (maximum level).
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PROTECT YOUR HEARING!
We value you as a long-term customer. For
that reason, we urge you to practice restraint in
the operation of this product so as not to damage
your hearing
and that of others in your vehicle.
Studies have shown that continuous exposure to
high sound pressure levels can lead to permanent
(irreparable) hearing loss. This
and all other
subwoofer systems are capable
of producing
high sound pressure levels. Please limit your
continuous exposure to high volume levels.
While
driving, operate your audio system in a manner
that still allows you to hear necessary noises to
operate your vehicle safely (horns, sirens, etc.).
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
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Possible Cause
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Solution
How
to
properly set
Please
refer
to
Appendix A
to
set the
input
sensitivity for
input
sensitivity maximum, low-distortion output.
Faulty fuse Remove fuse and check with continuity meter. Replace
if
necessary.
Amplifier doesn't Poor connection Check"+
12
voc:
"GND': and "Remote" leads for pinched
turn on integrity wires; ensure
tight
connections.
Insufficient"Remote" Make sure there
is
a sufficient +
12V
supply at the"Remote"
input connection;
if
not, a relay may be required.
Make sure wiring insulation
has
been properly stripped back
Intermittentoutput, Poor connection at connection points for good contact
area.
fluctuates when I tap integrity
on
it
or
hit
a
bump
Make sure the signal
input
connections (low-level or high-
level) are making good contact.
Output
shuts
off
after Overheating condition Make sure enclosure
is
positioned allowing the amplifier
awhile
(Thermal Protection) adequate
space
for ventilation and heat dissipation.
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LIMITED
WARRANTY-
AMPLIFIED SUBWOOFER SYSTEMS (USA)
JL
Audio warrants this product to be free
of
defects in materials and workmanship for a period
of
two
(2)
years from the original date
of
purchase. This warranty
is
not transferable
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.
Warranty
is
void
if
the
product's serial
number
has been removed
or
defaced.
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's Service Facility 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. 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]
9:00AM-5:30PM
(Eastern Time Zone)
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 distributorand
not
by
JL
Audio, Inc.
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