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GTO-1001e Z/
GTO-751e Z/GTO-501e Z
subwoofer amplifier
Owner ’s Maalnu
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why yOu shOuld Py aTT a enTiOn TO This Owner’s Manual The performance of your vehicle’s audio system depends as much on quality installation and setup as it does on ® quality gear. Of course, these new JBL GTO subwoofer amplifiers are bulletproof performers that are built using the highest quality components, and will outperform any competing product on the test bench. To make sure you extract all the performance possible from your new amp, whether you install it yourself or have a profession
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mOunting the amplifier n Ote : You may find it more convenient to make all of the connections to the amplifier before you permanently mount it to the vehicle. Before mounting the amplifier you must remove the two end caps to expose the mounting holes and the connections. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the attachment screws and then the end caps, as shown in the illustration. Put the screws in a safe place, so you can use them to reattach the end caps after you have made all the connecti
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cOnnecting the pOWer and grOund The GTO subwoofer amplifiers are capable of delivering extremely high power levels, and require a heavy-duty and reliable connection to the vehicle’s electrical system to achieve optimal performance. Please adhere to the following instructions carefully. u sing the c onnectors GTO subwoofer amplifiers use the same type of screw terminals for power and speaker connections. This type of terminal is easy to use, provides superior current transfer and allows the ea
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power c onnection 2 2 1. C onnect a wire (minimum 6AWG – 13.2mm – for the GTO-1001EZ; minimum 8AWG – 8.4mm –for the GTO-751EZ and GTO-501EZ) directly to the battery’s positive (+) terminal. 2. I nstall a fuse holder for a 120A fuse (GTO-1001EZ), 80A fuse (GTO-751EZ) or 50A Fuse (GTO-501EZ) on this wire within 18" (46cm) of the battery’s (+) terminal. Do not install the fuse in the holder at this time. 3. Route this wire to the amplifier’s location and connect it to the amplifier’s +12V termi
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input cOnnectiOns Input Connectors Use RCA audio cables to connect source units with preamp-level outputs to the amplifier; use the supplied bare wire- to-RCA adapters to connect to source units that don’t have RCA output connectors. Use a small Phillips screwdriver to loosen the adapter’s set screws and insert the speaker wires into the holes on the back of the adapter. Tighten the set screws to secure the wires. Loosen Insert Tighten Screw Wire Screw Always connect the (+) speaker wire to t
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The low-pass Crossover control setting you use for your subwoofer will depend partly on the system’s high-pass channel settings, and partly on the type and location of your system’s subwoofer. Start by setting the Crossover control to a frequency somewhat lower than the lowest setting you used on any of the high-pass channels. After listening to music on the system for a time, fine-tune the low-pass Crossover control setting to achieve a smooth transition from the subwoofer to the rest of th
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Bass BOOst The Bass Boost control provides up to 12dB of bass boost at 45Hz. Set this control according to your personal taste, but be careful not to set the control at a high enough level to cause audible distortion or bottoming of your subwoofer. pOWer/prOtectiOn led Power/ Protection LED The GTO amplifier Power/Protection LED’s color indicates the amplifier’s operational status: • LED is orange: Normal operation (power is on) • LED is off: Amplifier is in standby mode • LED is red: Amplifi
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TrOOOT ublesh G in If your amplifier isn’t performing the way you think it should, check to see if the problem is covered in this section before calling your dealer or contacting JBL customer service. pr OBlem c auses and s Olu Ti Ons No sound (the amplifier’s • C heck that the amplifier’s +12V and GND connections have been properly Power/ Protection LED is off): made. • C heck if the fuse on the +12V wire located near the battery is blown; if so, replace it with an identical fuse. • Check a
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sPecifica TiOns gtO-1001eZ Number of Channels: 1 Power Output (CEA 2006A): 650W RMS x 1 channel at 4 ohms, 14.4V DC, <1.0% THD 1000W RMS x 1 channel at 2 ohms, 14.4V DC, <1.0% THD Max Power: 1450W x 1 channel at 2 ohms (50Hz), 15.5V DC, 10% THD Frequency Response: 10Hz – 280Hz (±3dB) Signal-to-Noise (@ 1W): > 80dB Maximum Current Draw: 95A Fuse Replacement: 40A x 3 Dimensions (D x H x W): 14-11/16" x 2-9/16" x 9-11/16" (373mm x 66mm x 246mm) Weight: 10.8 lb (4.9kg) gtO-751eZ Number of Channels:
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