Car amplifier JBL GTO 504EZ 4-channel
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1. 3 Play the supplied setup CD through the vehicle s stem 4 Set the audio system head unit s volume to max all the way up 5 SLOWLY advance the Gain control setting The Gain Indicator LEDs will light up Yellow LED Gain is too low e Green LED Gain is OK e Red LED Gain is too high 6 SLOWLY advance the Gain control so that the green Gain Indicator LED lights up If you overshoot and the red LED lights up turn the Gain control down so that the yellow LED lights up and advance the Gain control SLOWLY until the green LED lights up NI P NI Oo Qe 0 SOC J Owv INO Z NN Gain too low Gain too high Gain OK increase gain decrease gain NOTE If you advance the Gain control all the way and the yellow LED is still lit up turn the Gain control to Min switch the Input Level switch to the Low position and repeat Step 6 7 Repeat Steps 5 and 6 for all of the amplifier channels When all Gain Indicator LEDs are lit green the GTO amplifier gain setup is complete NOTE Set the amplifier s Gain LEDs switch to the position to prevent the red LEDs from lighting up continually during normal operation www jbl com BASS BOOST When you re using the amplifier s rear channels to power a subwoofer the Bass Boost control can provide up to 12dB of bass boost at 45Hz Set this contro according to your personal taste but be careful not to set the control at a high enough level to c2. BRIDGED 32 FUSE REM Subwoofer NOTE You can also run both pairs of left QN annels bridged for a high power two channel system See Connecting the Inputs on page xe about connecting the inputs for bridged operation INPUT CONNECTIONS The GTO 804EZ and GTO 5 iers have multiple input connectors with a routing switch that increases flexibility so you can uge tagse n a variety of audio system configurations Front and Rear Aux Out Input Connectors 1 Connectors ae FRONT REAR s e f LEVEL DAIN IW Hi2 L ae MEC Power O Lr INPU TE 2 Input Routing Switch ROUTING SWITCH The GTO amplifier routing switch lets you determine which input connectors drive the amplifier s various speaker outputs F The front and rear speaker outputs are both fed by the Front Input connectors e F amp R The front speaker outputs are fed by the Front Input connectors the rear speaker outputs are fed by the Hear Input connectors CONNECTING THE INPUTS 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 e Loose
3. directly at JBL ATTN Customer Service 250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury NY 11797 or call 516 255 4JBL 4525 We may direct you to an authorized service center for JBL products or ask you to send the product to us for repair In either case you will have to present your original Bill of Sale to establish warranty coverage Do not send your product to us without prior authorization from our Customer Service Department You are responsible for transporting your product to either JBL or an authorized service center and for payment of all shipping charges however JBL will pay the return shipping charges in the event you return the product to us if the repairs are covered by warranty If you experience difficulty in transporting your product or are in need of packing materials please advise us and we able to suggest alternative procedures and or provide adequate packing mate Y LIMITATION OF forap CC WARRANTIES All implied warranties including fitness CY and merchantability are limited in duration and length to the i your product E OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES JBL is not e for incidental or consequential damage of any kind Our liability is limited to bes or replacement at our option of a defective product Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclu
4. precise and ensure you get all the power and performance you ve paid for WHAT MAKES THESE AMPLIFIERS DIFFERENT All amplifiers include some signal processing functions level setting controls and other switches and connectors that make it possible to hook the amp up to just about any existing system However with many amplifiers considerable technical expertise is required to make the best use of those connectors switches and controls to get powerful noise free sound JBL GTO amplifiers include Simple Setup designed to make it easy for you to get all the noise free power your amp is capable of delivering WHAT MAKES INPUT SETUP EASY Amplifiers include adapters for connecting almost any analog signal and feature built in Gain Indicator LEDs and a setup CD that makes precision adjustment simple no matter your level of experience The setup of GTO amplifiers is a little different than amplifiers you may have installed in the past so please read this owner s manual before you begin If you re an experienced installer skipping ahead is OK but please don t skip Setup Procedure on page 8 So we can better serve you should you require warranty service your GTO 804EZ or GTO 504EZ online at www jbl com INCLUDED ITEMS ase retain your original sales receipt and register The following items are included in the packaging If any of e items are missing please contact your authorized JBL dealer or JBL customer service at www jbl c
5. this wire install the appropriate fuse in the holder you installed near the battery GTO 804EZ 50A fuse GTO 504EZ 40 fuse SPEAKER CONNECTIONS Always connect the terminal on the amplifier to the terminal on the speaker and the terminal on the amplifier to the terminal on the speaker Speaker Connectors RL 25A 25A OO 0 sooo urn 03 n B eo e E REM IMPORTANT Make sure the and bare wires do not touch each other or the other ter at Both the amplifier terminals and speaker terminals Touching wires can cause a short circuit that can damage the ifier NOTE The minimum speaker impedance for stereo operation is 2 ohms The minim US impedance for bridged operation is 4 ohms XN Stereo operation e Connect the front speakers to the FL and FR and terminals e Connect the rear speakers to the and and terminals 01 Bridged operation three channel system with high power for a subwoofer e Connect the left and right speakers to the FL and FR and terminals Connect the subwoofer to the RL and RR terminals rear channel Bass Boost control makes the rear channels preferable for subwoofer connection See Bass Boost on page 10 Left Speaker Right Speaker RL 25 25 O
6. Consumer Inc 8500 Balboa Boulevard Northridge CA 91329 USA 2011 HARMAN International Industries Incorporated All rights reserved JBL is a trademark of HARMAN International Industries Incorporated registered in the United States and or other countries Features specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice 2 GTO 5EZ GTO 504EZ GTO 804EZ GTO 501EZ GTO 751EZ GTO 1001EZ t j GTO AMPLIFI AMPLIFICATEUR GTO CD CD d installation gt a MZ P xt de PES vee WA twm 1 fos Nee eu Fet ARE if door 7 ben pe nies X oy Ds eue aut LM QM ZZ rh x E e PM EI Ei 4 oy 2 un 4 4 ages rah OZ 5 PUO PY SE Ve ur T 4 i a irt P D M ZI E i t T E Lii ME GTO 3EZ GTO 5EZ GTO 504EZ GTO 804EZ GTO 501EZ GTO 751EZ GTO 1001EZ 2 DII mf pw pt 4 ua 1 s amma UR AMPLIFICATEUR Setup d installatio
7. Wu i Xr Aa Cd E GO User s Manual Car amplifier 504EZ 4 channel In the online store Winauto you also can buy car amplifier JBL GTO 504EZ Delivery in Kyiv and throughout Ukraine with payment upon receipt winauto ua Sale Car receivers Facia Plates Head Units Car TVs and Monitors Antennas Car Audio DVR GPS Navigation Trip Computers Car Alarm Systems Mechanical Locking Parking Systems Car Cameras Xenon and Lights Established Optics Tuning Car Heating and Cooling Sound Marine and Electronics Car Accessories Isolation Installation Components Batteries Power Oils and Fluids FEET pe 1 Electror d AUPrt or Y JB by HARMAN GTO 804EZ GTO 504EZ power amplifier OWNER S MANUAL WHY YOU SHOULD PAY ATTENTION 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 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 professional install it for you we ve incorporated some new features that make setup simple and
8. a solid poi sandpaper to clear the paint from the metal surface at thi wire s connection imum 10AWG 5 3mm for the GTO 504EZ ehicle s chassis For a good connection use sis location Use a star type lock washer to secure the nt Power Connectors Remote Turn On optional e M gt mec a ado O gt 18 AWG 0 82mm Wire gt 8AWG 13 2mm Wire GTO 804EZ A gt 10AWG 5 3mm Wire GTO 504EZ 18 46cm 50A Fuse GTO 804EZ 40A Fuse GTO 504EZ po Chassis Ground bare metal gt 8AWG 13 2mm Wire GTO 804EZ gt 10 5 3mm Wire GTO 504EZ Power Connection 1 Connect a wire minimum 8AWG 8 4 for the GTO 804EZ minimum 10AWG 5 3mm for the GTO 504EZ directly to the battery s positive terminal 2 Install a fuse holder for a 50A fuse GTO 804EZ or 40A fuse GTO 504EZ 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 terminal Be sure to use appropriate grommets whenever routing wires through the firewall or other sheet metal IMPORTANT Failure to adequately protect the positive wire from potential damage may result in a vehicle fire 4 When you are finished routing and connecting
9. ause audible distortion or bottoming of your subwoofer CAUTION Only use the Bass Boost control if you ve configured the rear channels to power a subwoofer Using the Bass Boost control with full range speakers can damage the speakers POWER PROTECTION LED GTO 804EZ GAIN LEDs OFF Protect pets Power Q Power Protection LED The GTO amplifier Power Protection LED s color indicates th ifier s operational status e LED is orange Normal operation power is on e ED is off Amplifier is in standby mode e LED is red Amplifier is in protect mode If the amplifier is in the protect mode the LED i page 11 TROUBLESHOOTING 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 PROBLEM No sound the amplifier s Power Protection LED is off No sound the amplifier s Power Protection LED is orange No sound the amplifier s Power Protection LED is Sound only comes from some of the speakers connected to the amplifier Sound is too quiet even with the vehicle audio system s head unit volume turned all the way up Sound in the front rear speakers is distorted Sound in the subwoofer is distorted The amplifier s Gain LEDs constantly illuminate red while the amplifier is operating CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS Check that the amplifi
10. d States and does not apply to products purchased elsewhere other purchasers should contact their local JBL distributor for warranty information WHAT DOES THE JBL WARRANTY COVER Except as specified below this warranty covers all defects in original materials and workmanship The following are not covered damage caused by accident misuse abuse neglect product modification damage occurring during shipment damage caused failure to follow instructions in the owner s guide including failure to perform r mended periodic or routine maintenance damage resulting from repairs by so authorized by JBL units used for other than car use units not used for their i pose claims based upon any misrepresentations by the seller and any uct on which the serial number has been altered defaced or removed NOTE Repair of our products must be done by an authorized dealer or service center Unauthorized repair will void the warranty and is done at the risk of the consumer WHO PAYS FOR WHAT During the period of this warranty subject to the above conditions JBL will pay all of the labor and material expenses to repair a warrantable defect HOW CAN WARRANTY SERVICE BE OBTAINED In the event that your JBL product s should require service you should first contact either the JBL dealer from whom the product was purchased or an authorized service center For the name of a JBL service center visit our Web site at www jbl com write us
11. e GTO Series Amplifier Setup CD LOCATION AND MOUNTING INSTALLATION WARNINGS AND TIPS IMPORTANT Disconnect the vehicle s negative battery terminal before beginning the installation e Always wear protective eyewear when using tools e Check clearances on both sides of a planned mounting surface Be sure that screws or wires will not puncture brake lines fuel lines or wiring harnesses and that wire routing will not interfere with the safe operation of the vehicle e When making electrical connections make sure they are secure and properly insulated e if you must replace any of the GTO 804EZ GTO 504EZ s fuses be sure to use the same type of fuse and current rating as that of the original INSTALLATION LOCATION Amplifiers need air circulation to stay cool Select a location that provides enough air for the amp to cool itself e Suitable locations are under a seat provided the amplifier doesn t interfere with the seat adjustment mechanism in the trunk or in any other location that provides enough cooling air e Do not mount the amplifier with the heatsink facing downward as this interferes with the amplifier s convection cooling Mount the amplifier so that it will not be damaged by the feet of backseat passengers or shifting cargo in the trunk e Mount the amplifier so that it remains dry never mount an amplifier outside the car or in the engine compartment MOUNTING THE AMPLIFIER NOTE Y
12. e Power Protect LED is still red contact your authorized r for assistance Check that the NN amplifier s Input Routing switches match the input and spea ections made to the amplifier Check that the le audio system s source unit s balance and fader controls are set to their center midpoint positions Check the amplifier s Input Level switch If it is set to Hi1 turn the amplifier s Gain controls all the way down and reset the Input Level switch to Low Then perform the Set the Gain procedure on page 9 again If the amplifier channels Input Level switch is set in the Low position change the setting to and perform the Set the Gain procedure on page 9 again for those channels Make sure amplifier s Crossover Filter selector for the distorted channels is set to HB oet the distorted channels Crossover control to a higher setting Check that the distortion is not originating from the vehicle audio system s source unit If the amplifier s Input Level switch is set in the Low position change the setting to Hi1 and perform the Set the Gain procedure on page 9 again for those channels While listening to bass heavy music turn the Bass Boost control all the way down and then gradually increase it until the distortion begins to return Reduce the Bass Boost control setting slightly to eliminate the distortion and leave it set there Check that the distortion is not originating from the vehicle a
13. er s 12V and GND connections have been properly made Check if the fuse on the 12 wire located near the battery is blown if so replace it with an identical fuse Check all amplifier fuses if any are blown replace them with identical fuses If you are using the amplifier s REM connection for turn on check that the wire is properly connected to the audio system s remote turn on wire or to the vehicle s ACC power terminal If you are using the amplifier s Auto Turn On circuit for turn on check that the amplifier s Auto Turn On switch on the amplifier s bottom panel is set in the On position Check that all amplifier input and speaker connections have been properly made Check that the amplifier s Gain controls are not turned all t down Check that the vehicle audio system s source unit s vol is not turned all the way down Confirm that the vehicle s electrical system is supplyin een 9V and 16V DC to the amplifier If the supply voltage is outside of this range correct the condition before attempting to use the ampli ih 20 If the amplifier has overheated wait un ha to use it again plifi er ed down before attempting Disconnect all speakers from the nd attempt to turn it on again f the amplifier turns on the ect LED is orange there is a short circuit in one or more of wires Correct all short circuits before reconnecting the spea mplifier If the amplifier dees turon th
14. ion 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 the system s speakers while avoiding a hole where the sounds that occur between the subwoofer and other speakers seem to drop out The illustration below shows the acceptable low pass Crossover control frequency range SET THE GAIN m iow 4n LEDs L INPUT AUX OUT FRONT REAR w 8605 Wi Protect Power O Gain LEDS Input Level Switch Switch Before beginning make sure the Gain LEDs switch is set to the On position x 1 Initially set the amplifier Input Level switch to the Hi1 position NOTE If you have connected the GTO 804EZ or GTO 504EZ ampli outputs the audio system may show a speaker disconnected me connected to its output If this happens set the GTO amplifier position includes a circuit designed to fool this type of fagtor actory audio system s speaker may fail to play with an amplifier 5 switch to the Hi2 position The Hi2 into seeing a speaker connected to its output ut yst 2 Turn all amplifier Gain controls to the Min setting
15. n We need to hear from you e Warranty Service e Confirmation of Ownership In the world of high fidelity technology is all too often viewed eO end product At JBL we have a di viewpoint technology is only the an end The end result must be enjoyment of the programs and music you hear Register your purchase via the Internet at http www jbl com Click on Product Support Thanks for choosing JBL Click on Register Online LIMITED WARRANTY JBL Mobile except applies to USA only A valid serial number is required for warranty coverage WHO IS PROTECTED BY THIS WARRANTY Your JBL warranty protects the original owner and all subsequent owners for a period of one 1 year parts and labor for all loudspeaker and or electronic components from any failure as a result of an original manufacturing defect so long as 1 your JBL product was originally purchased within the fifty United States or by military personnel from an authorized military outlet 2 the dealer from whom the product was purchased was authorized by JBL to sell such products at the time of original purchase and 3 the original dated Bill of Sale is presented whenever service is required during the warranty period This warranty is only valid for service within the Unite
16. n Insert Tighten Screw Wire Screw Always connect the speaker wire to the terminal the adapter and the speaker wire to the terminal on the speaker IMPORTANT Make sure the and bare wires do not touch each other Touching wires can cause a short circuit that can damage the source unit or the amplifier When you re finished plug the adapter into the appropriate input connector on the amplifier e For bridged operation Connect to the left input of each bridged channel pair AUX OUT CONNECTIONS The Aux Out connectors are unfiltered pass through output connections that let you amplifiers to a single source unit such as when you re using separate amplifiers for front rear speakers and a woofer Connect the GTO 804EZ GTO 504EZ s Aux Out connectors to the subwoofer amplifier s inp eafers Rear Source Unit x Outputs NS 2 22 ooo O c Co ado O OOOOOO O O Front Outputs GTO 804EZ Aux Outputs S oofer GTO 504EZ The Aux Out connectors fed by both the GTO 804EZ GTO 504EZ s front and rear inputs so the subwoofer amp will receive an input signal regardless of how the source unit s fader control is set SETUP PROCEDURE GTO series amplifiers include a setup CD with test signals that makes it easy to precisely set the amplifier s input gain to maximize the amplifier s signal to noise and dynamic range performance with your vehicle s audio
17. ou 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 connections to the amplifier NOTE Before you permanently mount the amplifier read Auto Turn On Switch below to determine the setting of the switch which is located on the amplifier s bottom panel 1 Select a suitable mounting location as described above 2 Using the amplifier as a template mark the locations of the mounting holes on the mounting surface 3 Drill pilot holes in the mounting surface 4 Attach the amplifier to the mounting surface with four appropriate mounting screws of yo W ice We suggest using 8 Phillips head sheet metal screws Make sure the amplifier is mounteg sec CONNECTIONS IMPORTANT Disconnect the vehicle s negative battery terminal before beginning the installation If you have not already done so remove the two end caps that cover the amplifier s connectors as explained in Mounting the Amplifier above This will provide easier access to all of the amplifier s connectors AUTO TURN ON SWITCH No remote turn on connection is necessary becau
18. se GTO amplifiers include signal sensing turn on which will turn the amplifier on when it receives an audio signal at any of its input connectors The amplifier will automatically turn off approximately five minutes after the input signal ceases If your audio system s source unit includes a remote turn on wire and you would prefer to use it the amplifier will sense that you ve used a remote turn on wire and that connection will override the signal sensing turn on If necessary you can defeat the signal sensing turn on circuit by moving the Auto Turn On switch to the position CONNECTING THE POWER AND GROUND The GTO series 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 Using the Connectors GTO series 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 easy connection of large gauge wire To use the connectors use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the connector s set screw insert the bare wire and tighten the set screw to secure the wire in the connector Loosen Insert Tighten Screw Wire Screw Ground Connection Connect a wire minimum 8AWG 8 4mm for the GTO from the amplifier s GND terminal directly to
19. significantly reducing distor nd preventing the speaker from damage Exception If you have connected large full range speakers 6 x 9 or larger that can handle significant bass to the amplifier channels and you are not using a subwoofer in the system set the Crossover Filter selector for full range operation the switch s center position e f you have connect selector in the LP subwoofer Crossover Control The Crossover control determines the frequency where the low frequencies or high frequencies sent to the speakers begin to be reduced in volume High pass operation For high pass filters you should set the Crossover control according to the size of the speakers connected to the amplifier channels the smaller the speakers the higher you need to set the control to protect the speaker from damage The illustration below shows the acceptable crossover filter frequency ranges for different speaker sizes 6 Inch and 5 Inch 4 Inch and Smaller Speakers Speakers After initially setting the crossover frequency listen to music with strong bass that you are familiar with If the speakers sound distorted or distressed move the crossover frequency control to a higher setting to eliminate the distortion distress Low pass operation he low pass Crossover control setting you use for subwoofers will depend partly on the settings you use for the system s high pass channels see above and partly on the type and locat
20. sions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state NOTE In the event that there is a difference between this warranty and the provisions in any advertisements product brochure or packaging cartons the terms of this warranty will prevail JBL continually strives to update and improve existing products as well as create new ones The specifications and construction details in this and related JBL publications are therefore subject to change without notice 2003 Harman International Industries Incorporated P N JBLMOBILE1 YRWTY REV 9 03 JBL Inc 250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury NY 11797 USA 516 255 4JBL 4525 A Harman international Company JBL is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries Incorporated PLEASE MAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AND RETAIN FOR YOUR RECORDS Product Name Store Name Model Number Date of Purchase
21. system The amplifiers feature three Gain Indicator LEDs that provide all the feedback you need to quickly set the gain to the proper level CONTROLS Before setting the amplifier controls Confirm that all connections have been correctly made reconnect the vehicle s negative battery terminal and turn the audio system on Crossover Gain Crossover Gain Control Control Control Control Crossover Gain Crossover Gain Bass Filter Indicator Filter Indicator Boost Selector LEDs Selector Control e 45 40 Hz 220 Min Max CROSSOVER GAIN FRONT Front Channel Controls O Rear Channel Controls SET THE CROSSOVER Before you set the amplifier s gain we recomm set the Crossover controls for the speakers that you have connected to each of the amplifier s chann Crossover Filter Selector NO figure the front and rear channels for either high pass low pass or full range St control makes the rear channels preferable for subwoofer operation The Crossover Filter Selector lets you operation NOTE The rear chann S oee Bass Boost on page 10 edas Ofer or woofer to the rear amplifier channels Set the Crossover Filter ss Position This will limit the amount of high frequency energy sent to the woofers or If you have d other type of speaker to the amplifier channels Set the Crossover Filter selector in the HP laigh paSSy position This will limit the amount of low frequency energy sent to the speaker
22. udio system s source unit Set the amplifier s Gain LEDs switch in the Off position www jbl com 11 SPECIFICATIONS GTO 804EZ Number of Channels Power Output CEA 2006A Max Power Frequency Response Crosstalk Signal to Noise 1W Maximum Current Draw Fuse Replacement Dimensions D x H x W Weight GTO 504EZ Number of Channels Power Output CEA 20064 N Max Power Frequency Hes Crosstalk Signal to Noise 1W Maximum Current Draw Fuse Replacement Dimensions D x H x W Weight 80W RMS x 4 channels at 4 ohms 14 4V DC 1 096 THD 100W RMS x 4 channels at 2 ohms 14 4V DC 1 096 THD 200W RMS x 2 channels bridged at 4 ohms 14 4V DC 1 096 THD 940W 235W x 4 channels at 2 ohms 1kHz 15 5V DC 1096 THD 20Hz 23kHz 0 50B gt 50dB 1kHz 85dB 60A 25 2 11 15 16 2 11 16 302mm 66mm x 246mm 8 4 Ib 3 Ako 50W RMS x 4 channels at 4 ohms 14 4 DC 1 096 THD 75W RMS x 4 channels at 2 ohms 14 4V DC 1 096 THD 150W RMS x 2 channels bridged at 4 ohms 14 4V DC 1 096 THD 640W 160W x 4 at 2 ohms 1kHz 15 5V DC 1096 THD 20Hz 23kHz 0 5 gt 1kHz gt 85dB 40A 20A x 2 8 3 8 x 2 9 16 x 9 11 16 213mm x 66mm x 246mm 6 4 Ib 2 9kg by HARMAN HARMAN
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