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JL AUDIO e1800D
monoblock subwoofer 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 e1800D is a monoblock subwoofer be necessary to upgrade the battery ground wire. Before installing the amplifier, disconnect the The ground connection should be made using amplifier utilizing proprietary and patented Class D (See page 5 for important notice). negative (ground) wire from the vehicle's battery. the same gauge wire as the power connection technology. Its frequency response is limited to the 7) Securely mount the amplifier using th
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TURN-ON LEAD The e1800D uses a conventional +12V remote which are acceptable and commonly used for fires directly into the listening environment is more ! IMPORTANT turn-on lead, typically controlled by the source unit's filtering between mids and tweeters. Filtering likely to benefit from a 24 dB/octave slope. remote turn-on output.The amplifier will turn on If you plan to use the “Pre-Outs” to feed a between subwoofer systems and satellite speaker The above hint is not “set-in-stone”… when +1
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AMPLIFIER STATUS INDICATOR LIGHTS / SERVICING YOUR JL AUDIO AMPLIFIER 2) Remote Bass Port: This port allows you to wrench. Strip 1/2 inch (12 mm) of insulation from PROTECTION CIRCUITRY If your amplifier fails or malfunctions, please connect an optional remote boost knob (sold the end of each wire and insert the bare wire There are two status indicator lights on the return it to your authorized JL Audio dealer so separately, JL Audio Model RBC-1) that can be into the terminal block, seating it f
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APPENDIX A: APPENDIX B: APPENDIX C: Input Sensitivity Level Setting Precise Frequency Selection Chart e1800D Specifications “FILTER FREQ” AMP FILTER Following the directions below will allow the 9) Once you have adjusted the e1800D 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: 80A Number Marking Freq. amplifier(s) simply and easily in just a few minutes system volume (on t
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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 e1800D JL AUDIO e1800D 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
