JBL continually strives to improve its products. New m aterials, production met hods and design refinements are i ntroduc ed
into existi ng model s wit hout notice as a routine expression of our desi gn philosophy. For this reason, BP S eri es
Automotive Amplifiers may differ in some respects from their published specifications and descriptions, but will always
equal or exceed the ori ginal specifications unless other wise stated.
BP-1200.1
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Features
1-Channel Operation
Advanced MOSFET Oversized Floating Rail Power Supply ( Auto turn on )
Floating Ground Factory - Head - Unit Speaker - Level input
Variable Input Sensitivity (250mV - 4V)
Fully Complementary Output Stage with Class-D Voltage Amplification
Gold-plated Power, Input and Output Connectors
2-Ohm Stable
Test Conditions and Notes
1 Channel Automotive Amplifier
All tests to be done, unless otherwise specified, from 10Hz to 320Hz at 14.4V DC into 2 ohm loads and adjust
the units gain so that with a .775 volt input signal the unit is at its maximum rated output. All measurements
will be done using an Audio precision system one and the supply voltage.
An A+ line voltage of 14.4V DC shall be applied to the unit under test for all measurements unless otherwise
specified. The voltage applied to the unit shall be measured at the power connection on the Amplifier.
Signal Source
Unless otherwise specified, all tests shall be conducted with the Audio Signal Generator output configured to
be balanced, less than or equal to 50 ohm source impedance, and floating. The signal source "GND" shall be
connected to the Amplifier PWR GND at the Amplifier.
Output Load
Unless otherwise specified, all tests shall be conducted with 2 ohm resistive loads having less than 10%
reactive components at any frequency below 350Hz. Each resistor shall have a value that remains within 1%
while dissipating the rated output of the unit under test.
Power Indicator LED steadily illuminates for normal operation. LED blinks when
protection circuitry is engaged, and during power up.
BP-1200.1
3
Power
Antenna
Antenna Input
Cassette/Receiver
Power Supply
Wires
Typical System Configuration
Cassette/CD Tuner
(Head Unit)
1 Channel Automotive Amplifier
CD Player or Changer
Power
Antenna
Relay
Power Supply
Antenna Motor Ground
Remote Antenna
Remote On/Off
Black - Power Ground
Ignition
Switch
Vehicle Battery
Fuse
Fuse
Black Power
Red - Main +12V
Line
Level
Input
Remote On/Off
60 Amp (Not Included)
Fuse
Power Ground
Main +12V
Amplifier
Power
Connection
Speakers
Chassis Ground
1 Channel Automotive Amplifier
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Controls and Connections
BP-1200.1
- + - +
Controls and Connections
1. It allows left and right input channels to be
connected to the amplifier using RCA plugs.
2. Speaker Output Connector - Connect speaker
wiring to these connectors. See wiring instruc tions on page 4 for more information.
85
FUSES 40Ax3
SPEAKER OUTPUTS
2
34
67
POWER
5. Input-Level Control - Adjusts input sensitivity
for pre-amp level and speaker level inputs.
6. The electronic crossover is a 12dB/oct.
Low pass filter which can be Set at any frequency
between 32Hz and 320Hz.
7. The bass boost control will provide up to 6dB of boost
at 50Hz.
3. Fuse - 40Ax3 Amp ATC type Fuses.
8.It allows left and righ input channels such as high level
speaker output signals to be the amplifier.
4. Power Connection for 12V+, GND and REM
connections for power wires. See wiring instruc tions on page 4 for more information.
Mounting the Amplifier
The JBL BP Series amplifiers can be mounted in virtually any location inside the vehicle.
However, make sure to keep the amplifier away from heater vents or ducts.
1. At the chosen site, use the amplifier as a mounting template and mark the locations of the
four mounting holes.
2. Drill a small pilot hole at each marked location.
3. Mount the amplifier and securely tighten the mounting screws.
Service Bulletin
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Service Bulletin JBL2000-04 - November 2000Warranty labor rate: MINOR
To:All JBL Service Centers
Models: BP300.1, BP600.1, BP1200.1
Subject: Muting during intense bass passages
The JBL BP series amplifier is designed with the following protection circuits:
Thermal (excess heat)
DC voltage on the output terminals (overdriving or “clipping”)
Short Circuit (excessive current)
Under certain large signal conditions during intense bass passages, the unit will go into protection. These
amplifiers are behaving as designed. As the unit is driven into hard clipping, the protection circuit found in BP
Series amps was engineered to protect your loudspeakers from being destroyed by a severely clipped output
signal. This can be remedied easily by turning the volume down somewhat on your music source.
In the event you receive a BP series amplifier with the complaint: “Under a large signal input, with
music that is composed of high-level bass, the amplifier mutes for 2-3 seconds, and then returns to
normal operation”, the following modification will effectively increase the amount of clipping that is allowed to
occur before the protection circuit engages by increasing the threshold at which the amplifier mutes - for the
benefit of customers who use the amps in SPL competition, or for customers who insist on driving the
amplifiers into this potentially hazardous zone.
1) Turn the amplifier upside-down and remove the Phillips screws holding the bottom cover on.
2) Locate and change R510 from 47K to 4.7K ohms 1/5W (JBL part# RE212047200).
3) Locate and change R511 from 22K to 2.2K ohms 1/4W (JBL part# QAF0450-222).
4) If it is not already present, add new part - 4.7uf 50v electrolytic capacitor (JLB part# EC070114760) in
parallel with R511. Polarity: The negative side of the capacitor must be connected to the junction of
R510/R511, which can be discovered with an ohmmeter.
NOTE: Using the correct soldering techniques, you should be able to make these changes from the top of the
PCB without its removal.
5) Replace bottom cover; test amplifier
ModelSerial numberStatusAction
BP300.1
BP600.1
BP1200.1
All Serial numbers affectedModify if Needed
Change R510 from 47K to 4.7K ohms
Change R511 from 22K to 2.2K ohms
Add 4.7uf 50v electrolytic cap in parallel with R511
1 Channel Automotive Amplifier
6
x4
22
BP-1200.1 Mechanical Exploded View
x3
17
18
x3
19
20
BP-1200.1
21
23
x4
12
11
9
13
10
14
x5
6
5
8
4
3
HEAT SINK
1
REFLECTOR
2
SCREW
3
LED CAP
4
SUB PCB
5
SCREW
6
HEAT SINK
7
P.C.B
8
HEAT SINK
15
2
1
25
16
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
T.R BRACKET "1060A"
T.R BRACKET "1062C"
T.R BRACKET "1061B"
SCREW
SCREW
FRONT PANEL
MA-HS-65-1080-0
MA-IL-65-1025-0
MA-IL-65-1025-0
MA-IL-65-1024-0
PB014087010
MN-SC-00-5-30-08
MA-HS-65-1080-0
PB011344010
MA-HS-65-1080-0
MA-BR-02-1060-0
MA-BR-02-1062-0
MA-BR-02-1061-0
MN-SC-00-2-40-16
MN-SC-00-5-30-06
MA-FP-65-3787-0
Q'TYMFR PARTSNOMENCLATURE
SCREW
1
16
REAR PANEL
1
17
SCREW
18
1
SCREW
19
1
FUSE
20
1
SCREW
21
1
BOTTOM COVER
22
1
SCREW
23
1
SCREW
24
1
BADGE
25
1
26
1
27
1
28
10
29
5
30
1
MB-SC-04-3-30-08
MA-RP-65-3788-0
MB-SC-04-3-30-08
MB-SC-05-2-20-06
FU030120401
MN-SC-00-5-30-08
MA-BC-65-2806-0
MN-SC-00-2-30-06
MO-SC-03-2-30-08
MA-BG-65-1026-0
Q'TYMFR PARTSNOMENCLATURE
1
3
1
3
3
1
1
6
4
1
BP1200.1
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LOW - IN
HI - IN
BUFFER
L+
L-
PRE
AMP
DRIVER
REM
POWER AMP
PROTECTION
POWER
SUPPLY
P.W.M
R+
R-
L+
L-
+
+
-
+ VCC
GND
-VEE
R+
R-
REM
DC +12
GND
BP-1200.1
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Rev 0
1 Channel Automotive Amplifier
BP1200.1 Parts List
REF. NOREF. NO
Main PCB, Preamp, Crossover, Power Supply and Power
Amplifier