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JL AUDIO e1200
monoblock full-range amplifier
owner’s manual
Thank you for purchasing a JL Audio amplifier for
your automotive sound system.
Your amplifier has been designed and manufactured to exacting
standards 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 new amplifier
installed by an authorized JL Audio dealer. Your authorized
dealer has the training, expertise and installati
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PROTECT YOUR HEARING! INSTALLATION APPLICATIONS PLANNING YOUR INST ALLA TION We value you as a long-term customer. For that This amplifier is designed for operation in vehicles It is important that you take the time to read ! IMPORTANT reason, we urge you to practice restraint in the with 12V, negative-ground electrical systems. Use of this manual and that you plan out your installation operation of this product so as not to damage your this product in vehicles with positive ground and/or caref
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION POWER CONNECTIONS The JL Audio e1200 is a monoblock, 7) Securely mount the amplifier using the Before installing the amplifier, disconnect the The ground connection should be made using full-range amplifier utilizing patented Absolute supplied screws. negative (ground) wire from the vehicle's battery. the same gauge wire as the power connection Symmetry™ Class AB technology. 8) Connect the positive and negative power This will prevent accidental damage to the system, and sho
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TURN-ON LEAD AMPLIFIER CONTROLS The e1200 uses a conventional +12V remote Input Sensitivity ! IMPORTANT turn-on lead, typically controlled by the source unit's This control, labeled “Input Sens.”, can be used remote turn-on output.The amplifier will turn on If you plan to use the “Pre-Outs” to feed a to match the source unit's output voltage to the when +12V is present at its “Remote” input and stereo amplifier, you must connect a stereo signal to input stage of the e1200 for maximum clean turn
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BASS BOOST CONTROLS ! IMPORTANT ! IMPORTANT If you plan to use the “Pre-Outs” to feed a Do not attempt to “bridge” the outputs of this amplifier’s temperature drops to a safe level, the red stereo amplifier, you must connect a stereo signal to amplifier with the outputs of a second amplifier, “Protect” indicator will shut off and the amplifier the input of the amplifier. A mono signal into the including an identical one. will return to normal operation. amplifier will result in a mono signal out
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APPENDIX A: APPENDIX B: APPENDIX C: Input Sensitivity Level Setting Precise Frequency Selection Chart e1200 Specifications “FILTER FREQ” AMP FILTER Following the directions below will allow the 9) Once you have adjusted the e1200 to its GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS: Detent Panel Actual installer to adjust the input sensitivity of the maximum low-distortion output level, lower the Recommended Fuse Value: 25A Number Marking Freq. amplifier(s) simply and easily in just a few minutes system volume (on the
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APPENDIX D: TROUBLE SHOOTING “MY AMPLIFIER DOESN’T TURN ON” “MY AMPLIFIER TURNS ON, BUT THERE IS NO OUTPUT” Check to make sure there is +12V at the “Remote” connection of Check the input signal using an AC voltmeter to measure the voltage the amplifier. In some cases, the turn-on lead from the source from the source unit while an appropriate test tone is played unit is insufficient to turn on multiple devices and the use of a through the source unit (disconnect the input cables from the relay is
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INSTALLATION NOTES: Use this diagram to document your amplifier’s switch and control positions. 14 JL AUDIO e1200 JL AUDIO e1200 15
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LIMITED WARRANTY - AMPLIFIERS (USA) 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 servic
