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JL AUDIO e6450
six-channel 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 installa
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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 FUSE REQUIREMENTS The JL Audio e6450 is a six-channel full-range 7) Securely mount the amplifier using the The e6450's “+12 VDC” and “Ground” It is absolutely vital that the main power wire(s) amplifier utilizing patented Absolute Symmetry™ supplied screws. connections are designed to accept 4 AWG to the amplifier(s) in the system be fused within Class AB technology for all channels. 8) Connect the positive and negative power power wire. 4 AWG is a minimum power 18 inches (45
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INPUT SECTION AMPLIFIER CONTROLS The e6450’s input section allows you to send y-adaptors and feed these signals into the inputs to Input Sensitivity signal to the amplifier section through the use of channels 1, 2, 3 & 4.The dedicated subwoofer signal These controls, labeled “Input Sens.”,can be two, four or six inputs and offers two distinct input should be sent to channels 5 & 6. used to match the source unit's output voltage(s) connection options.These are: If you wish to use only two channel
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BASS BOOST CONTROLS only information or the sum of the information 1) “Power” (Green): lights to indicate that the ! IMPORTANT from both the right and left channels. In order to amplifier is turned on and operating normally. Speaker loads below 2 nominal per channel achieve one of these options, configure the inputs 2) “Protect” (Red): lights or flashes to indicate are not recommended and may cause the amplifier to that pair of channels in one of these two ways: that the amplifier protection cir
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SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS The e6450 is a flexible amplifier, well-suited for a 2 (Right)” inputs and the second pair of stereo “CH 2 (Right)” inputs, the second pair of stereo multitude of system configurations. In this section, the source unit outputs is connected to the source unit outputs is connected to the most likely configurations are explained in detail. “CH 3 (Left)” and “CH 4 (Right)” inputs of the “CH 3 (Left)” and “CH 4 (Right)” inputs and the Once you have selected your desired e6450 (
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APPENDIX A: APPENDIX B: APPENDIX C: Input Sensitivity Level Setting Precise Frequency Selection Chart e6450 Specifications “FILTER FREQ” AMP FILTER Following the directions below will allow the 9) Once you have adjusted the e6450 to its GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS: Detent Panel Actual installer to adjust the input sensitivity of each maximum low-distortion output level, reconnect Recommended Fuse Value: 60A Number Marking Freq. amplifier channel pair simply and easily in just a few the speaker(s).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. 16 JL AUDIO e6450 JL AUDIO e6450 17
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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
