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OWNER’S MANUAL
200W 2-Channel Amplifier
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, we highly recommend that you have
your new amplifier installed by an authorized JL Audio dealer. Your
authorized dealer has the training, expertise and installation equipment
to ensure optimum performance from t
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PROTECT YOUR HEARING! INSTALLATION APPLICATIONS We value you as a long-term customer. For This amplifier is designed for operation in that reason, we urge you to practice restraint in vehicles with 12 volt, negative-ground electrical the operation of this product so as not to damage systems. Use of this product in vehicles with your hearing and that of others in your vehicle. positive ground and/or voltages other than 12V Studies have shown that continuous exposure to may result in damage to
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PLANNING YOUR INSTALLATION It is important that you take the time to read this manual and that you plan out your Mounting the amplifier upside down is installation carefully. The following are some strongly discouraged. If mounting the amplifier considerations that you must take into account under a seat, make sure there is at least 1 inch when planning your installation. (2.5 cm) of space above the amplifier’s outer shell to permit proper cooling. Cooling Efficiency Considerations: Th
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The JL Audio XD200/2 is a two-channel, 6) Find a good, solid metal grounding point full-range audio amplifier utilizing JL Audio close to the amplifier and connect the NexD™ ultra-high speed switching technology to negative power wire to it using appropriate deliver outstanding fidelity and efficiency. hardware (use of the JL Audio ECS master The XD200/2 can be operated with a wide ground lug, XB-MGLU is recommended). variety of source units and system configurations.
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POWER CONNECTIONS Before installing the amplifier, disconnect the The ground connection should be made negative (ground) wire from the vehicle’s battery. using 8 or 4 AWG wire and should be kept This will prevent accidental damage to the system, as short as possible, while accessing a solid the vehicle and your body during installation. piece of sheet metal in the vehicle. The surface of the sheet metal should be sanded at the contact point to create a clean, metal- to-metal connection bet
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TURN-ON LEAD INPUT SECTION The XD200/2 uses a conventional +12V remote The XD200/2’s input section allows you to turn-on lead, typically controlled by the source send signals to the amplifier section through unit's remote turn-on output. The amplifier will the use of two differential-balanced inputs. turn on when +12V is present at its “Remote” Input connections are via up to one pair of input and turn off when +12V is switched off. If traditional RCA-type jacks. a source unit does not have a
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INPUT SENSITIVITY CONTROL The control labeled “Input Sens.” can be used to match the source unit’s output voltage to the input stage of the amplifier for maximum clean output. Rotating the control clockwise will result in higher sensitivity (louder for a given input voltage). Rotating the control counter-clockwise will result in lower sensitivity (quieter for a given input voltage.) To properly set the amplifier for maximum clean output, please refer to Appendix A (page 12) in this
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FILTER CONTROLS Most speakers are not designed to reproduce 1) “Filter Mode” Control: The XD200/2 the full range of frequencies audible by the human employs a 12dB per octave filter which can be ear. For this reason, most speaker systems are configured as a high-pass or low-pass filter comprised of multiple speakers, each dedicated type, or defeated completely by way of the to reproducing a specific frequency range. Filters three-position “Filter Mode” switch: are used to select which freq
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REMOTE LEVEL CONTROL (OPTIONAL) PREOUTS The XD200/2 incorporates a pass-through preamp output section, so that additional amplifiers can be easily added to the system. The preamp output delivers the same signal that is connected to the Amplifier Inputs. This can be useful for feeding a subwoofer amplifier when the XD200/2 is being used to drive front speaker systems. With the addition of the optional Remote Note: The preamp output signal is not affected by Level Control (HD-RLC), you
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SPEAKER OUTPUTS The XD200/2’s speaker outputs are designed To bridge the XD200/2, use the “Left +” and to accept 16 AWG - 8 AWG wire. To connect the “Right –” speaker connectors only (the speaker wires to the amplifier, first back out the “Left –” and “Right +” remain unused). When set screws on the top of the terminal block, using bridged, the amplifier will deliver optimum the supplied 2.5 mm hex wrench. Strip 1/2 inch power into a 4 ohm load. (12 mm) of insulation from the end of each w
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STATUS LED / PROTECTION CIRCUITRY There is a single multi-color LED on the top the problem and turn the volume up. surface of the amplifier to indicate the amplifier’s 5) LED off / Amplifier Shuts Off Unexpectedly operating status. The only condition that will shut down an undamaged XD200/2 completely is if battery voltage or remote turn-on voltage drops below 10 volts. The “Status LED” will turn off when this occurs. The amplifier will turn back on when voltage climbs back above 11 volts.
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APPENDIX A: Input Sensitivity Level Setting 9) O nce you have adjusted the XD200/2 to Following the directions below will allow the its maximum low-distortion output level, installer to adjust the input sensitivity of the reconnect the speaker(s). The “Input Sens.” XD200/2 simply and easily in just a few minutes controls can now be adjusted downward if the using equipment which is commonly available in amplifier requires attenuation to achieve the installation bays. desired system balance.
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APPENDIX B: APPENDIX C: Precise Frequency Selection Chart XD200/2 Specifications “FILTER FREQ” General Specifications: Detent Panel Actual Recommended Fuse Value: 20A Number Marking Freq. Recommended Fuse Type: MAXI® or AGU F ull counter-clockwise: 49 01 ............................49 02 ........... “50” ............49 Input Sections: 03 ............................50 No. of Inputs: One Stereo Pair 04 ............................50 Input Type: Differential-balanced with RCA jack inpu
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APPENDIX D: TROUBLESHOOTING “How do I properly set the input sensitivity on my amplifier?” Please r efer to Appendix A (page 12) to set the input sensitivity for maximum, low-distortion output. “My amplifier doesn’t turn on.” Check t he fuse, not just visually, but with a continuity meter. It is possible for a fuse to have poor internal connections that cannot be found by visual inspection. It is best to take the fuse out of the holder for testing. If no problem is found with the fuse, i
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“My amplifier shuts off once in a while, usually at higher volumes.” Check y our voltage source and grounding point. The power supply of the XD200/2 will operate with charging system voltages down to 10V. Shutdown problems at higher volume levels can occur when the charging system voltage (or remote turn- on voltage) momentarily drops below 10V. These dips can be of very short duration making them extremely difficult to detect with a common DC voltmeter. To ensure proper voltage, inspect
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INSTALLATION NOTES: Use this diagram to document your amplifier’s switch and control positions. 16 | JL Audio - XD200/2 Owner’s Manual
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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 two (2) years. The warranty is extended to three (3) years total if installation is performed by an authorized JL Audio dealer using a JL Audio Premium Power Connection System for power wiring. This warranty is not transferrable and applies only to the original purchaser from an authorized JL AUDIO dealer. Should service be necessary under this warranty for a
