JL Audio CleanSweep CL_SES User manual
Thank you for purchasing a JL Audio CleanSwee
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Thank you for purchasing a JL Audio CleanSweepThank you for purchasing a JL Audio CleanSwee
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Source Expander Switch for your automotive sound system.
This product
has been designed and manufactured to exacting standards
This product has been designed and manufactured to exacting standards This product
in order to ensure years of musical enjoyment in your vehicle.
For maximum performance and extended warranty
coverage, we highly recommend that you have your CL-SES installed by
an authorized JL Audio dealer. Your authorized dealer has the training,
expertise and installation equipment to ensure optimum performance
from this product without compromising your vehicle’s functionality.
Due to the complexity of modern vehicle systems we do not recommend
self-installation unless you have extensive experience in
automotive electrical systems.
If you have any questions regarding the instructions in this
manual or any aspect of the product’s operation, please contact your
authorized JL Audio dealer for assistance. If you need further assistance,
please call the JL Audio Technical Support Department
at (954) 443-1100 during business hours.
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In the event that your CleanSweep® CL-SES
requires service or is ever stolen, you will need to
have a record of the product’s serial number. Please
take the time to enter that number in the space
provided below. The serial number can be found on
the bottom panel of the unit and on the packaging.
Serial Number:
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. Automotive audio
systems are capable of producing such 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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This product is designed for operation in
vehicles with 12V, negative-ground electrical
systems. Use of this product in vehicles 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.
It is important that you take the time to
read this manual and that you plan out your
installation carefully.
Your CleanSweep® CL-SES needs to be installed
in a dry environment and in a manner which does
not interfere with your vehicle’s safety equipment
(air bags, seat belt systems, ABS brake systems,
etc.). You should also take the time to securely
mount the CleanSweep® CL-SES so that it does not
come loose in the event of a collision or sudden
acceleration / deceleration.
• Check before drilling any holes in your vehicle to
make sure that you will not be drilling through 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 that can result in severe damage to your
vehicle and person.
• Protect all system wires from sharp metal
edges and wear by carefully routing them,
tying them down and using grommets and
loom where appropriate.
• Do not mount this product in the engine
compartment, under the vehicle, on the
roof or in any other area that will expose it
to the elements.
The CL-SES is a high-quality audio source
switch which allows you to expand any single
stereo auxiliary input to accept up to three stereo
source units. The CL-SES can be used to expand
the auxiliary input capabilities of an OEM
interface processor or any head unit that provides
an auxiliary line-level input, including many
OEM head units.
The CL-SES utilizes differential-balanced
inputs to provide superior noise immunity and
ensure compatibility with a wide range of source
units. Advanced, solid-state CMOS switching
ensures clean, distortion-free audio with no
mechanical contacts to wear or corrode.
Switching between source units can be
accomplished via automatic signal sensing
OR
manually operated switch (included):
Automatic Mode
uses signal-sensing to switch
between source units. You determine which
source units have priority over others and select
between them simply by turning them on or off.
Manual Mode
uses the included remote push-
button to switch between source units. When
you are finished with a particular source, press
the switch to go to the next source. Active inputs
switch in sequence from “A” to “B” to “C” and
then back to “A”, etc.
Level-trim controls are provided for each
input to aid in achieving equal sound levels
between sources.
Each input has a corresponding LED indicator
(located on the top panel of the CL-SES) to
indicate when it is the active input.
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Before installing the CL-SES, disconnect the
negative (ground) wire from the vehicle’s battery.
This will prevent accidental damage to the system,
the vehicle and your body during installation.
The CL-SES has a three-wire inline jack located
next to the “
Manual Override Connector
”. This
jack accepts the following connections:
“
+12 V
”: Constant +12V
“
GND
”: Chassis Ground
“
IGN
”: Switched +12V
Since the CL-SES does not draw very much
current during operation, 18 AWG - 16 AWG wire
is ample for making all of these connections. Use
good-quality crimp connectors (or solder and heat
shrink tubing) to join the harness leads to any
extended wires. Any wires that run through metal
barriers (such as firewalls), must be protected with
a high quality rubber grommet to prevent damage
to the insulation of the wire. Failure to do so may
result in a dangerous short circuit.
The “
IGN
” connection is designed to do the
following: the CL-SES will only turn on when
+12V is present at this connection. Conversely,
the CL-SES will shut off as soon as +12V is
removed from this connection. This prevents the
CL-SES from remaining on. Connect the “
IGN
”
wire to a 12-volt circuit in the vehicle that is only
energized with the key in the “Accessory” (ACC)
or “Ignition” (IGN) positions.
Ideally, the “
+12V
” (constant) and “
GND
”
(chassis ground) connections should be run to
the same distribution points that the amplifiers
use for their power and ground connections. This
minimizes the possibility of noise in the system.
A constant 12-volt connection is necessary for the
CL-SES to “remember” the last selected source
when used in the “manual” switching mode.
The “
+12V
” constant wire on the CL-SES
power harness has an inline 1 amp, fast blow AGC
(small glass-bodied) fuse for protection of the
unit. Do not remove this fuse or replace it with a
different value of fuse.
Two RCA-type jacks provide two-channels of
analog audio output to feed the auxiliary input of
the head unit or OEM Interface Processor. These are
located next to the “
Manual Override Connector
”
and are clearly labeled for each channel.
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AU
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(not included)
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UXILIARY INPUTUXILIAR
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The CL-SES accepts up to three separate stereo
input sources via six RCA-type jacks located
on one end of the main chassis. To connect an
auxiliary source, you will need standard RCA-
type audio interconnect cables (not included).
Depending on the source unit, you may also need
additional cable adaptors.
The input architecture is set up in a
differential-balanced configuration, making
these inputs compatible with virtually any analog
audio signal.
If you will be powering the AUX sources from
the vehicle, it is a good practice to make the AUX
source’s power and ground connections at the same
point as the rest of the system. This minimizes the
possibility of ground loops and noise in the system.
If your AUX source unit gives you the option
of a fixed line-level output or a variable output
(controlled by its volume control), use the fixed
line-level output for best fidelity.
Each AUX INPUT features a dedicated “
Level
Trim
” rotary control located on the top of the
CL-SES. Use these level-trim controls to establish
equivalent average audio levels between the
source units.
When in Automatic Mode, the CL-SES uses
signal sensing and a priority system to determine
which source will play. To operate the CL-SES
in automatic switching mode, do NOT connect
the push-button selector switch to the “
Manual
Override Connector
”.
The input pairs are prioritized as follows:
“
AUX INPUT A
“AUX INPUT A“
” - First Priority
AUX INPUT A” - First PriorityAUX INPUT A
“
AUX INPUT B
“AUX INPUT B“
” - Second Priority
“
AUX INPUT C
“AUX INPUT C“
” - Third Priority
If more than one source is playing, the CL-SES
will choose the source connected to the highest
priority input that is receiving signal. Switching
from a lower priority source to a higher priority
source is immediate. When switching from a
higher priority source to a lower priority source
the CL-SES will delay switching by 10-12 seconds.
This prevents undesired switching during quiet
passages in a track and/or silence between tracks.
If a track has an unusually long quiet passage
or a very long fade in or fade out, the CL-SES may
switch unexpectedly.
If there are no active sources, the CL-SES
will rest at “
AUX INPUT C
will rest at “AUX INPUT Cwill rest at “
” until a source is
activated and you may hear a low-level hissing
sound if the head unit’s or OEM Interface
Processor’s auxiliary input is selected.
In the example outlined in the diagram on the
opposing page, the satellite radio tuner (“
AUX
opposing page, the satellite radio tuner (“AUX opposing page, the satellite radio tuner (“
INPUT C
” ) would only be audible when the
portable music player (“
AUX INPUT B
portable music player (“AUX INPUT Bportable music player (“
”) and
DVD player (“
AUX INPUT A
DVD player (“AUX INPUT ADVD player (“
”) are paused or
AUX INPUT A”) are paused or AUX INPUT A
turned off. Turning on either the portable music
player or the DVD player would override the
satellite radio tuner’s audio. The DVD player
would override the portable music player’s audio.
When planning the installation, decide
which source units you wish to assign higher
priority to and connect them to the appropriate
inputs of the CL-SES using good-quality audio
interconnect cables.
To operate the CL-SES in manual mode,
connect the included push-button switch to
the “
Manual Override Conne
ctor
”. The push
button selector switch should be installed within
easy reach of the driver, on the center console or
dashboard of the vehicle.
To switch sources in manual mode, simply
press the switch to go to the next source. Active
inputs switch in sequence from “A” to “B” to “C”
and then back to “A”, etc.
In manual mode, the CL-SES will “remember”
the last AUX INPUT source selected when the
vehicle is turned off and return to that source
when the vehicle is restarted.
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EXAMPLES OF
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CL-SES, only use
auxiliary inputs “B” & “C” to make your
connections.
Leave the RCA shorting-plugs that are shipped
with your unit in “AUX INPUT A.” Use of these shorting
plugs helps prevent noise and false-switching problems.
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Each AUX INPUT features a dedicated
“
Level Trim
” rotary control located on the top
of the CL-SES. Use these level-trim controls to
establish equivalent average audio levels between
the auxiliary source units.
These can also be adjusted to match the level
of the CL-SES output to the head unit’s aux input
so as to achieve equivalent audio level between
the head unit’s sources and the auxiliary sources.
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Power Supply Type
:
PWM
Switching Supply - Regulated
Operating
Voltage
:
9 - 16V DC
Standby Mode
Current
Draw
:
< 2 mA
Operating Current Dr
aw
:
0.21 A at 13.8V
Recommended Fuse Value:
1 A (Fast Blow)
Recommended Fuse Type:
AGC
No. of Input Channels:
Three Stereo Pairs
Input Type:
RCA-type jacks,
d
ifferential-balanced
inputs
Maximum Input Voltage:
5.0 Vrms
Input Level Setting:
Manual, with individual
le
vel trim
controls
Inp
ut
Impedance:
10 kΩ
No. of Output Channels:
One Stereo Pair
Ou
tput Type:
Unbalanced,
v
ia RCA-type jacks
Maximum Output
Voltage:
5
Vrms
(per output)
Output Impedance:
470 ohms
Si
gnal to Noise Ratio
:
<
110 dB (with A-Weighted filter at
5.0 Vrms. 20Hz-20kHz)
THD
+ Noise:
< 0.01% at 5.0 Vrms (20Hz - 20 kHz)
5.02 in. x 4.36 in. x 1.52 in.
(128 mm x 111 mm x 39 mm)
Due to ongoing product development, all specifications are subject to
change without notice.
(1)
CleanSweep® CL-SES Source Expander Switch
(1)
Manual Source Selector Switch and hardware
(1)
Power connection harness with inline fuse
holder, 1A AGC fuse and plug
(2)
RCA shorting-plugs (for use with AUX INPUT A only)
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Check
to make sure there is +12V at the
“+12V”
to make sure there is +12V at the “+12V”to make sure there is +12V at the
and “
IGN
” power
connections of the CL-SES. Also check the ground connection.
Check
the fuse, not just visually, but with a continuity meter. It is
possible for a fuse to have poor internal connections that
cannot be found by visual inspection. It is best to take the
fuse out of the holder for testing. If no problem is found with
the fuse, inspect the fuse-holder.
Check
that the CL-SES is grounded to the same point as the
amplifier(s) in the system and that all its connected sources
deriving power from the vehicle are also grounded with
the amplifier(s).
Check
the input connectors and cables to ensure that they all are
making good contact with the input jacks on the CL-SES.
Please
review the functional description of the automatic mode
on page 6 of this manual. This may occur with songs that
contain very quiet passages or that fade in or out very
gradually. If this behavior is not acceptable, consider using
the unit in “manual mode” with the included switch.
Please
use the level trim controls on that input to attenuate the level
of the source that is too loud to match the other source units.
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JL AUDIO warrants this product 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 two (2) years 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.
All warranty returns should be sent to JL AUDIO’s Electronics 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.
JL Audio customer service: (954) 443-1100
during normal business hours (9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Eastern Time)
10369 North Commerce Pkwy.
Miramar, FL 33025
(do not send product for repair to this address)
Products purchased outside the United States of America are covered only
by that country’s distributor and not by JL Audio, Inc.
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