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SAFETY
CONSIDERATIONS
Install this subwoofer system in a
•
does not interfere
ventilated location
that
dry, well-
with your vehicle's safety equipment (air bags,
brake systems, etc.).
seat belt systems,
Securely mount the subwoofer system so
•
that it does not come loose in the event
ABS
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,
other vital vehicle system.
wiring harness
Do not
•
run
underneath the vehicle. This
or
system wiring outside or
an
is
extremely dangerous practice, which
can result in severe damage/injury.
• Protect
carefully routing them, tying them down
using grommets
Secure all wiring as needed, using cable
•
all system wires from sharp edges by
and
loom where appropriate.
and
ties or wire clamps to protect them
sharp edges.
from moving parts
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
INCLUDED
Enclosure with subwoofer(s), built-
amplifier and grille(s)
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DCD
Connection plug
Power
High-Level input plug
Fuse
manual
User
and
Enclosed subwoofer system with built-
Class D amplifier and specially
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DCD
in
engineered, low-impedance driver(s).
TECHNOLOGY
ABOUT
DCD™
Audio's exclusive DCD
JL
amplifier technology
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combines direct power conversion with an ultrahigh current output section and unique lowimpedance drivers to extract maximum power
directly converting a vehicle's
efficiency.
supply into speaker power,
free
By
amplifiers are
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DCD
traditional switching power supplies, thus
of
and
12V
enabling them to be very compact, while generating
remarkable power output with unprecedented
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efficiency (up to
. This also permits
94%)
DCD
amplifiers to operate at much cooler temperatures
than conventional amplifiers.
WARNING!
DCD""
amplified
subwoofer
systems use very specific components. Never
companion
its
DCD"' amplifier
use a
subwoofer(s) with incompatible,
products. Doing so will void
may cause severe damage/injury.
and
or
non-DCDTM
warranty
the
INSTALLATION APPLICATIONS
The built-in amplifier used in this subwoofer
designed for operation in vehicles
system
with
Using
ground and/or voltages other
may result in damage to the product
will void the warranty. This product
certified
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE/CONNECTIONS
is
negative-ground electrical systems.
12V,
this product in systems with positive
12V
than
and
not
is
approved for use in aircraft.
or
All connections are located on the amplifier
the enclosure. All connections are made
of
panel
via RCA-type or quick-disconnect plugs, making it
easy to remove the enclosure quickly, anytime you
need additional space in your vehicle.
Disconnect the NEGATIVE battery post
1.
secure the disconnected
connection
and
cable to prevent accidental reconnection
during installation.
precaution
safety
Run power wire from the battery location to
2.
the amplifier's
care to route
damaged
and
operation. 8 A WG is
This
installation!
connection, taking
VDC"
"+
12
during
it in such a way that it will not be
will not interfere with vehicle
recommended
the
essential
an
is
power wire size for this amplifier.
An appropriate fuse at the main power
3.
vital for vehicle
wire to the amplifier
safety. This fuse must be installed within
ctn)
(45
inches
post connection.
connected to this
is
the positive
of
this
If
main
(+12V)
the only device
is
wire, use a
30A
18
battery
fuse.
Do not install the fuse until the power wire
has been securely connected to the amplifier.
Find a good, solid metal grounding point
4.
connect the
close to the amplifier panel
and
negative power wire to it using appropriate
the same sized wire used
hardware.
for the
inches
Use
longer than
connection,
+12V
em) from the amplifier's ground
(90
no
36
(GND) connector to the ground connection
recommended
point. 8 AWG is
ground
Run a wire from the source unit's positive
5.
( +
wire size for this amplifier.
remote
12V)
amplifier's
the
turn-on
"Remote"
output to the
connection.
If
your
source unit does not have a dedicated remote
turn-on output, you may elect to use one
the automatic
the amplifier's
"Control Panel
turn-on
"Turn-On Mode"
Settings and Adjustments.")
6. Signal Input (Lowamp) ifier's
RCA
unit's preamp level output jacks.
a stereo or a mono signal into the
run
options, configured via
switch.
Connect the
Level):
input jacks to the source
You
of
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the amplifier. The amplifier's
of
inputs
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
inputs.
RCA
Right
and
Left
both
to
it
your system
Signal Input (High-Level):
7.
If
does not offer a preamp level signal option,
you can connect speaker level signals directly
to the ((High-Level
Inputs"
the supplied 4-pin plug
connector using
wire harness.
and
Simply splice the appropriate left/right
and positive/negative wires to the included
harness, and plug the harness into the ((High-
the amplifier. The
Level
Inputs"
connector
on
amplifier will attenuate the high-level signal
compatible with its input stage.
to make
it
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
signal (poor performance).
in a loss
Make necessary adjustments to the
8.
input sensitivity
With the optional
9.
of
filter controls.
and
RBC-1
Remote
Level
Control (sold separately), you can control
the amplifier's output level from the
front
the veh ide. Connect the
of
RBC-1
to the amplifier's panel-mounted RJll
input jack. (Refer to Appendix
B)
POWER CONNECTIONS PLUG
connect the power wires and remote
To
turn-on
((Power
panel (pull back firmly)
wire to the amplifier, unplug the
Connections" plug from the amplifier
back out the set
and
screws on the connector plug using a Phillips
3/8 inch
head screwdriver.
insulation from the end
Strip
of
the bare wire into the receptacle
(10
each wire
on
insert
and
the power
of
mm)
connector plug, seating it firmly so that no
exposed. While holding each wire
bare wire
is
in place, tighten each set screw firmly, taking
the screw.
care not to strip the head
Warning! Never
"live" wire. Always disconnect
a
battery
post
adjustments
safe,
make
to
result
can
Remote
Level
Control
+ 12
make
before
12V
a
to
tight,
and
fire
in
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Connections
Power
GND Remote
VDC
of
power connections
negative
the
connections
making
any
power connection! Failure
high-integrity connections
extensive damage!
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High-Level
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Inputs
(4-Pin
Connector)
Remote Level
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(R)
White/Black
Gray/Black
Control
+12VDC
GND Negative
RCA
White
RCA
Red
White
Gray
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Positive(+
Positive(+
Input
1
Ch.
21nput
Ch.
Input
1
Ch.
21nput
Ch.
Input
RJll
Connection
Power
12V)
Ground Connection
(GND)
12V) Remote Turn-On
Channel Signal
Left
Channel Signal
Right
Channel Positive
(+)Left
Channel
(-)Left
(+)Right
{-)Right
(sold separately)
RBC-1
for
Jack
Input
Input
Input
Negative
Channel Positive
Channel
Negative
3
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Min. Max.
Switch
Input
Sensitivity
Turn-On
Mode
Input Filter Freq.
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low-Pass
50 200
Setting
Variable
Rem
DC
Signal
(Hz)
I
Adjusts the
voltage
Conventional
(Preferred)
-Offset
DC
Sensing (Auto)
input
for maximum
Sensing
(Auto)
Signal
CONTROL
ADJUSTMENTS
AND
the
Use
controls to integrate
your subwoofer system to your vehicle
of
listening preference.
Mode
amplifier
the
of
stage
output
clean
the source unit's
Connect
Turns on and
signal in
high-level/speaker
Turns on by detecting
outputs; turns
connect
to
OEM
the
to
PANEL
amplifier's panel
I
(refer
off
audio outputs; connect
off
source unit's
SETTINGS
mounted
adjust
and
Function
match the source unit's
to
Appendix
to
by detecting
outputs
full-range
30
after
A)
remote turn-on
12V
+
presence
the
audio
seconds
without
high-level/speaker
settings
performance
the
and
output
small
of
the source unit's
to
in
signal
signal;
outputs
and
output
DC
OEM
Low-Pass
Freq.
Filter
(Hz)
Output
Polarity
Variable
180
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(green) (red)
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Adjusts the low-pass
50-200Hz,
from
variable
speaker
Normal
reversed
Polarity
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filter
polarity
degrees
180
frequency,
cutoff
dB/Octave
12
PROTECTION CIRCUITRY
STATUS LED
A hi-color LED located
used to indicate
"Power (green)":
the amplifier
"Protect (red)":
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amplifier panel
the
on
amplifier's operational status.
the
Lights up green to indicate
operating normally.
and
on
turned
is
Lights up red to indicate
the
amplifier's protection circuitry has been activated
the protection
due to
thermal
overload.
mode is activated,
to protect its circuitry.
the amplifier will
the LED will
and
turn
When
amplifier outputs are muted
the
amplifier cools,
the
When
return
to its
normal
operation
green.
is
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ACP208LG-W3v3
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ACP11
ACP112LG-TW1
ACS110LG-TW1
ACS112LG-TW1
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8W3v3-0.40
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12TW1-0.25
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(1)
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0.200
0.250
0.250
0.250
0.250
250W
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400W
400W
400W
400W
18.5 in
mm
470
36.625 in
mm
905
in
21
mm
533
23.75 in
mm
603
18.5 in
mm
470
in
21
mm
533
11.125 in
x
283
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11.125 in
x
283
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13.5 in
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343
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15.75 in
x
400
x
11.125 in
x
283
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13.5 in
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343
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mm
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mm
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mm
5.125 in
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130
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5.125 in
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6.625 in
168
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5 in
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127
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mm
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70
mV-
280
Warning
V (Low)
1.40
or
5.4 V (High)
Never use a
-
DCD™
Doing
Low-Pass,
50-200Hz,
dB/Octave
12
amplifier
void
will
so
or
the
its
companion
warranty
180
or
0
degrees
subwoofer(s)
may
and
(sold
RBC-1
separately)
with
cause severe
8AWG
(recommended)
incompatible,
damage/injury.
non-DCD™
30A
products.
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with
Amplifier Technology
DCD™
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APPENDIX A
Input
Sensitivity Level
Follow the steps below to adjust
sensitivity
of
the amplifier to achieve overall
Setting
the
input
system balance.
1)
Turn
off
or
set to center all processing (bass/
on
treble, loudness, EQ, etc.)
the source unit. Set
the source unit's fader control to center position
and
its subwoofer level control (if applicable) to %
of
maximum.
2)
Turn
the
amplifier's "Input Sensitivity"
control to
3)
the
"Min." position.
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
is
subwoofer output
5)
Reduce the "Input Sensitivity" slightly until
the subwoofer output
6)
Listen to the overall system
"Input Sensitivity" downward
distorted.
is
no longer distorted.
and
if
the subwoofer
adjust
the
output requires attenuation to achieve the desired
system balance.
PROTECT YOUR HEARING!
We value you as a long-term customer. For
that
reason, we urge you to practice restraint
the operation
your hearing
of
this product so as not to damage
and
that
of
others in
your
in
vehicle.
Studies have shown that continuous exposure to
high sound pressure levels can lead to permanent
(irreparable) hearing loss. This
subwoofer systems are capable
and
all other
of
producing
high sound pressure levels. Please limit your
continuous exposure to high volume levels.
driving,
that
operate
operate
your
still allows you
your
vehicle safely (horns, sirens, etc.).
audio
to
system
hear
necessary noises
While
in a manner
to
APPENDIXB
With the optional RBC-1 Remote Level
Control (sold separately), you can control the
of
the
subwoofer volume from the front
The
RBC-1
connects to the jack labeled "Remote
Level Control"
on
the amplifier panel using
vehicle.
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
connected at all. In
if
the RBC-1 was not
other
words, it operates strictly
as a level attenuator. Care should be taken to
securely
not interfere with the vehicle's operation.
mount
this control
in a manner
that does
When
setting the amplifier's input sensitivity, the Remote
or
Level Control should be unplugged
at full
clockwise rotation (maximum level).
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
properly set
to
How
sensitivity
input
Amplifier doesn't
turn on
Intermittent output,
bump
a
off
I tap
after
fluctuates when
hit
or
it
on
shuts
Output
awhile
Possible
I
Faulty fuse
Poor connection
integrity
Insufficient "Remote"
input connection;
Poor connection
integrity
Overheating condition
(Thermal Protection)
Cause
I
Please
maximum, low-distortion output.
Remove fuse and check with continuity meter. Replace
necessary.
Check"+
wires; ensure
Make sure there
Make sure wiring insulation
at connection points for good contact
Make sure the signal
are making good contact.
level)
Make sure enclosure
adequate
Solution
Appendix A
to
refer
and "Remote" leads for pinched
"GND':
voc:
12
connections.
tight
a sufficient +
is
not, a relay may be required.
if
input
positioned allowing the amplifier
is
for ventilation and heat dissipation.
space
sensitivity for
input
set the
to
at the "Remote"
supply
12V
been properly stripped back
has
area.
connections
(low-level
if
or high-
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original purchaser from an authorized
for any reason due to manufacturing defect or malfunction,
replace the defective product with new
following
WARRANTY-
AMPLIFIED SUBWOOFER SYSTEMS (USA)
Audio warrants this product to be free
years from the original date
is
not covered under warranty: accident, misuse, abuse, product modification
of
purchase. This warranty
of
defects in materials and workmanship for a period
is
not transferable
JL
Audio dealer.
or
remanufactured product at no charge. Damage caused by the
Should service be necessary under this warranty
JL
Audio will (at its discretion), repair
and
applies only to the
or
neglect, failure
of
or
two
to follow installation instructions, unauthorized repair attempts, misrepresentations by the seller. This
warranty does not cover incidental or consequential damages
reinstalling the unit(s). Cosmetic damage due to accident
and
or
normal wear
does not cover the cost
and
tear
is
not covered under
of
removing or
warranty.
Warranty
Any applicable implied warranties are limited in duration to
provided herein beginning with the date
express
is
void
if
the
product's
or
implied, shall apply to this product thereafter. Some
serial
number
of
the original purchase at retail,
has been removed
or
defaced.
the
period
of
the express warranty as
and
no warranties, whether
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
All warranty returns should be sent to
authorized
JL
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receipt). Direct returns from consumers
authorized by
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returned without proof
be invalidated
as
this date
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Audio. Freight damage on returns
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and
must be accompanied by proof
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purchase will be determined from the manufacturing date code. Coverage may
is
previous to purchase date. Non-defective items received will be returned
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responsible for shipping charges and insurance in sending the product to
For Service
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Audio
9:00AM-5:30PM
(do
not
product:
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Audio's
or
non-authorized dealers will be refused unless specifically
return
authorization number. Warranty expiration
is
not covered under warranty.
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Miramar,
send
product
Service
in
the
Service:
(Eastern Time Zone)
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Inc
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repair
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purchase
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receipt.) Direct returns from consumers
specifically authorized by
expiration
manufacturing date code. Coverage may be invalidated as this date
date.
return only the speaker component, not the entire enclosure. Non-defective items received will
be returned freight -collect. Customer
sending the product to
dealer
on
Return
Products
products returned without
only
on
your
JL
AUDIO
and
must be accompanied by proof
JL
AUDIO
defective components.
JL
AUDIO.
For Service
JL
Audio
9:00AM
(do
not
send
purchased
by
that
outside
country's
product:
JL
or
with a valid return authorization number. Warranty
proof
If
is
responsible for shipping charges
Freight damage
Information
Customer
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5:30
JL
10369
North
Miramar,
product
International
the
distributor
AUDIO
non-authorized dealers will
the speaker fails
PM
Audio,
United
freight prepaid through
of
purchase
of
purchase will be determined from the
on
returns
in
the
U.S.A.
Service:
(Eastern
Commerce
for
(954)
Time
Inc
FL
33025
repair
to
Warranties:
States
and
not
(a
copy
of
be
is
previous to purchase
in
your
Stealthbox•
and
is
not covered under warranty.
please call:
443-1100
Zone)
Pkwy.
this
address)
·
of
America are covered
by
JL
Audio, Inc.
an
authorized
the original sales
refused unless
or
Enclosure,
insurance in
only
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