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1. Input Mode Filter Mode Frequency Filter Mode Frequency Filter Mode Frequency Voltage Switch Selection Selector Selection Selector Selection Selector pg 7 pg 7 pg 8 pg 9 pg 9 pg 9 pg 9 pg 9 Tum On RemoteLevel Status Ch 1 amp 2 Input Ch 3 amp 4 Input Sub Ch Input Mode ModeSwitch LED Sensitivity Control Sensitivity Control Sensitivity Control pg 6 pg 10 pg 12 pg 7 pg 7 pg 9 i ik Turn On Mode Remote Level Mode Input Input Input JL AUDIO Sens Sens Sens gt 7 gag ngana Rem Offset Signal All Sub Ch XD700 5ve ee j z 5 Channel Amplifier with Input Voltage Input Mode HP Filter Mode 80 120 Filter Mode 80 120 LP Filter Mode 80 120 2 Way 3 Way Crossover Low High 2Ch 4Ch 16 Ch oilo gy i OfIBPIHP so i off 124812408 a a Filter Freq Hz HP Filter Freq Hz LP Filter Freq Hz Mono Subwoofer Output H2VDC Ground Remote eye Onze OHO Owo 2 JL Audio XD700 5v2 Owner s Manual PLANNING YOUR INSTALLATION It is important that you take the time to read this manual and that you plan out your installation carefully The following are some considerations that you must take into account when planning your2. Off x1 x10 50 500 50 500 Filter Freq Hz HP Filter Freq Hz cH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 ee OG eo oire DRO 1 Filter Mode Controls The XD700 5v2 employs 12dB per octave filters for each pair of main channels one high pass filter for channels 1 amp 2 and another high pass bandpass filter for channels 3 amp 4 The subwoofer channel provides a low pass filter with the option of 12dB or 24dB octave slopes Each of these filters can be controlled or defeated completely by way of the three position Filter Mode switches in each channel section Channel 1 amp 2 Filter 12dB octave High Pass only with x10 multiplier switch Off Defeats the filter completely allowing the full range of frequencies present at the inputs to feed these channels This is useful for systems utilizing outboard active crossovers or requiring full range reproduction from this channel pair x1 High Pass Configures the filter to attenuate frequencies below the indicated filter frequency at a rate of 12dB per octave This is useful for connection of component speakers or coaxials to this channel pair in a bi amplified system 8 JL Audio XD700 5v2 Owner s Manual x10 High Pass Configures the filter to attenuate frequencies below a frequency TEN TIMES HIGHER than the
3. CH 1 amp 2 CH 3 amp 4 O 5ve L meurt SECTION SUB CH Turn On Mode Remote Level Mode Mm Rem Offset Signal Al 5 S Input Voltage Input Mode HPF M i Low High 2Ch 4Ch 16ch Off If you wish to send six discrete channels into the XD700 5v2 simply use all six inputs and set the Input Mode switch in the 6 Ch position The amplifier will automatically combine the left and right Sub Ch input signals to mono If you have only one channel of subwoofer signal available it is acceptable to only use one of the Sub Ch inputs but for optimal gain we recommend using a Y adaptor and feeding both Sub Ch inputs If you prefer to use only four channels of input into the XD700 5v2 set the Input Mode switch in the 4 Ch position and use the Ch 1 amp 2 and Ch 3 amp 4 Inputs In this mode the XD700 5v2 will derive its subwoofer channel signal from a sum of all four input signals The bass will not fade when the signal is faded by the head unit from front to rear You may also choose to apply only two channels of input to deliver signal to all five amplifier channels To do this set the Input Mode switch to 2 Ch and use only the inputs to channels 1 amp 2 In this mode Channel 3 will operate with the Chan
4. 8 AWG wire To connect the speaker wires to the amplifier first back out the set screws on the top of the terminal block using the supplied 2 5 mm hex wrench Strip 1 2 inch 12 mm of insulation from the end of each wire and insert the bare wire into the terminal block seating it firmly so that no bare wire is exposed While holding the wire in place tighten the set screw firmly taking care not to strip the head of the screw Each pair of the XD700 5v2 s main channels are designed to deliver power into speaker loads equal to or greater than 2 ohms when using a stereo configuration and speaker loads equal to or greater than 4 ohms when using a bridged configuration The subwoofer channel is designed to deliver power into subwoofer loads equal to or greater than 2 ohms aaa 6669665659665659 Oye CE Oye Ouse i i i Mona th Bridged i ER important Speaker loads below 2 ohms nominal per channel or 4 ohms bridged are not recommended and may cause the amplifier to initiate a protection mode which reduces power output BRIDGING CONSIDERATIONS Bridging is the practice of combining the output of two amplifier channels to drive a single load When bridged each channel produces signals of equal magnitude but opposite polarity The combined output of the two channels provides twice the output voltage available from a single channel T
5. The low pass portion is automatically set by the tweeter channel s Filter Freq adjustment CH 1 amp 2 The low pass portion of the bandpass filter will always track with the CH 1 amp 2 Filter Freq setting Finally turn your attention to the CH 1 amp 2 Controls and select x10 high pass on the HP Filter Mode switch This switch position multiplies the indicated Filter Freq value by a factor of 10 so that an indicated frequency of 500 Hz is actually a filter frequency of 5000 Hz 5 kHz The filter slope for this section is fixed at 12dB octave Now select an appropriate Filter Freq for your tweeters 5000 Hz is a good starting point Before attempting any lower frequency settings consult the documentation for the tweeters you are using and make sure you will not be driving the tweeters with frequencies lower than they are designed to handle JL Audio mobile component tweeters should not be operated with Filter Frequencies lower than 3 kHz After proper adjustment of the Input Sens controls for both main channel pairs and the subwoofer channel using the method shown in Appendix A page 16 you can fine tune filter frequencies and attenuate either pair of channels to achieve proper balance For precise filter frequency information refer to Appendix B page 17 S IMPORTANT To operate two XD700 5v2 s in Tri Amplified mode one for left channel and the other for right
6. setting means that the Filter Freq indicated on the dial is exactly what you are selecting In the x10 mode the actual Filter Frequency is ten times higher than the indicated value This setting is generally not used in bi amplified systems Finally turn your attention to the CH 3 amp 4 Controls and select HP high pass on the Filter Mode switch and select an appropriate Filter Freq again 80 Hz is a good starting point Tri Amplified Systems with one XD700 5v2 The XD700 5v2 s 3 way crossover capability allows you to create true tri amplified systems by selecting the appropriate settings described below In a tri amplified configuration the Subwoofer Channel of the XD700 5v2 will drive a subwoofer system in mono with low pass filtering Channels 3 amp 4 will drive component woofers or mid range speakers in stereo with bandpass filtering both a high pass and a low pass filter applied Channels 1 amp 2 will drive high frequency speakers tweeters typically in stereo with high pass filtering H IMPORTANT To operate a single XD700 5v2 in Tri Amplified mode set the Input Mode switch in 2 Ch mode and apply a single set of stereo inputs to the Ch 1 amp 2 Inputs only 14 JL Audio XD700 5v2 Owner s Manual Crossover Setup for Tri Amplified System with one XD700 5v2 First go to the SUB CH control section and select 12dB or 24dB low pa
7. are recommended XD FDBU 2 and XD FDBU 4 Note Smaller AWG numbers mean bigger wire and vice versa 1 0 AWG is the largest 2 AWG is smaller then 4 AWG then 8 AWG etc To connect the power wires to the amplifier first back out the set screw on the top of the terminal block using the supplied 2 5 mm hex wrench Strip 1 2 inch 12 mm of insulation from the end of each wire and insert the bare wire into the terminal block seating it firmly so that no bare wire is exposed While holding the wire in place tighten the set screw firmly taking care not to strip the head of the screw The ground connection should be made using 4 AWG wire and should be kept as short as possible while accessing a solid 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 between the chassis and the termination of the ground wire For optimal grounding we recommend the use of a JL Audio ECS master ground lug XB MGLU Alternatively a sheet metal screw or bolt can be used with a star washer AAny wires run through metal barriers such as firewalls must be protected with a high quality rubber grommet to prevent damage to the insulation of the wire Failure to do so may result in a dangerous short circuit IMPORTANT Many vehicles employ small 10 AWG 6 AWG wire to ground the battery to the vehicle chassis and to connect the alternator s positi
8. the wire in place tighten the set screw firmly taking care not to strip the head of the screw gt You will notice that there are two positive connections and two negative connections This is to facilitate multiple subwoofer wiring The two positive and two negative connections are connected in parallel inside the amplifier They are not stereo outputs Connecting two subwoofers each to one set of positive and negative terminals will result in a parallel subwoofer connection If only connecting one pair of subwoofer wires it is not necessary to use both sets of connections STATUS LED PROTECTION CIRCUITRY There is a single multi color LED on the top surface of the amplifier to indicate the amplifier s operating status 1 Flashing Green The amplifier is powering up audio output is muted 2 Constant Green The amplifier is on and functioning normally audio output is active 3 Constant Red lights to indicate that the amplifier has exceeded its safe operating temperature putting the amplifier into a self protection mode which reduces the peak power output of the amplifier When its temperature returns to a safe level the red light will return to green and the amplifier will return to full power operating mode 4 Constant Amber Yellow Indicates that an over current condition has occurred and is accompanied by a muting of
9. 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 any reason due to manufacturing defect or malfunction JL AUDIO will at its discretion repair or replace the defective product with new or remanufactured product at no charge Damage caused by the following is not covered under warranty accident misuse abuse product modification or neglect failure to follow installation instructions unauthorized repair attempts misrepresentations by the seller This warranty does not cover incidental or consequential damages and does not cover the cost of removing or reinstalling the unit s Cosmetic damage due to accident or normal wear and tear is not covered under warranty Warranty is void if the product s serial number has been removed or defaced Any applicable implied warranties are limited in duration to the period of the express warranty as provided herein beginning with the date of the original purchase at retail and no warranties whether express or implied shall apply to this product thereafter Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties therefore these exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from st
10. turn on wire to the amplifier first back out the set screw on the top of the terminal block using the supplied 2 5 mm hex wrench Strip 1 2 inch 12mm of wire and insert the bare wire into the terminal block seating it firmly so that no bare wire is exposed While holding the wire in the terminal tighten the set screw firmly taking care not to strip the head of the screw and making sure that the wire is firmly gripped by the set screw 2 VDC Ground Remote XD700 5ve ca If a source unit does not have a dedicated remote turn on output consider one of the following alternative turn on options These methods are useful when a conventional 12 V remote turn on signal is not available in a system These allow you to operate the amplifier without having to locate a remote turn on lead at the source unit which can be very useful when interfacing the amplifier with OEM factory audio systems that do not use conventional 12 V turn on leads Depending on the characteristics of the audio signal one of the following methods may work better than the other We recommend trying DC Offset Sensing first as it does not require a long delay to turn the system off after the signal is shut off DC Offset Sensing The amplifier will turn on and off by detecting the presence of a very small DC signal offset that is typical in the audio output of most OEM factory source units and amplifiers The a
11. 0 5v2 s channels you must use a Y Adaptor to split the single channel signal into both left and right RCA inputs of the bridged channel pair 10 JL Audio XD700 5v2 Owner s Manual This option is used when deploying a pair of the XD700 5v2 s main channels to drive left channel speakers only and the other pair of the XD700 5v2 s main channels to drive right channel speakers only 2 Left Right Channel Information When bridged and fed by a stereo source signal a bridged pair of the XD700 5v2 s channels will automatically combine the left and right input signals into a summed mono left right input signal SUBWOOFER OUTPUTS The XD700 5v2 s single subwoofer channel is designed to deliver power into subwoofer loads equal to or greater than 2 ohms It is rated for 300W into 2 ohms 250W into 3 ohms and 200W into 4 ohms Continuous Power RMS Method ig IMPORTANT Subwoofer loads below 2 ohms nominal are not recommended and may cause the amplifier to initiate a protection mode which reduces power output The XD700 5v2 s subwoofer outputs are designed to accept 16 AWG 8 AWG wire To connect the subwoofer wires to the amplifier first back out the set screws on the top of the terminal block using the supplied 2 5 mm hex wrench Strip 1 2 inch 12 mm of insulation from the end of each wire and insert the bare wire into the terminal block seating it firmly so that no bare wire is exposed While holding
12. OWNER S MANUAL 20 00 5ve 700W 5 Channel Amplifier with 2 Way 3 Way Crossover TM Nex SWITCHING TECHNOLOGY 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 this product Should you decide to install the amplifier yourself please take the time to read this manual thoroughly to familiarize yourself with its installation requirements and setup procedures If you have any questions regarding the instructions in this manual or any aspect of your amplifier s operation please contact your authorized JL Audio dealer for assistance If you need further assistance please call the JL Audio Technical Support Department at 954 443 1100 during business hours PROTECT YOUR HEARING We value you as a long term customer For that reason we urge you to practice restraint in the operation of this product so as not to damage your hearing and that of others in your vehicle Studies have shown that continuous exposure to high sound pressure levels can lead to permanent irreparable hearing loss This and all other high power amplif
13. This shallower slope gently attenuates high frequencies from your subwoofer signal and is often well suited for sedans and coupes with trunks 24dB Low Pass Configures the filter to attenuate frequencies above the indicated filter frequency at a rate of 24dB per octave This is useful for connection of subwoofers in a bi amplified system This sharper slope more aggressively removes high frequencies from your subwoofer signal and is often well suited for SUV s wagons and hatchbacks 2 Filter Freq Hz The filter frequency markings surrounding these rotary controls one in each Channel Section are for reference purposes and are generally accurate to within 1 3 octave or better If you would like to select the filter cutoff frequency with a higher level of precision consult the chart in Appendix B page 17 Tuning Hint If you are using the XD700 5v2 to drive a subwoofer system LP mode and component satellite speaker systems HP mode 80 Hz is a good baseline Filter Freq Hz setting After properly adjusting the Input Sens as outlined in Appendix A page 16 you can fine tune the Filter Freq Hz control to achieve the desired system frequency response REMOTE LEVEL CONTROL OPTIONAL Remote Level Control SUB CH Ie qe AN With the addition of the optional Remote Level Control HD RLC you can control the volume of
14. ary to readjust the Input Sens for the affected channels if any equalizer boost is activated after setting the Input Sens with this procedure This applies to any EQ boost circuit including source unit tone controls or EQ circuits EQ cuts will not require re adjustment Target AC Voltage Nom Impedance Main CH Main CH Subwoofer Stereo Bridged CH 80 173V 34 6 V 268V 40 173V 28 2 V 26 8 V 30 16 2V not recommended 286V 20 141V not recommended 245V 16 JL Audio XD700 5v2 Owner s Manual APPENDIX B Precise Frequency Selection Chart FILTER FREQ Detent Panel Actual Number Marking Freq Full counter clockwise 49 Full clockwise 483 Due to ongoing product development all specifications are subject to change without notice APPENDIX C XD700 5v2 Specifications Recommended Fuse Value 60A Recommended Fuse Type MAXI or AGU Input Sections No of Inputs Three Stereo Pairs Input Type Differential balanced with RCA jack inputs Input Range 200mV 8V RMS Amplifier Section Amplifier Topology NexD Ultra High Speed Class D Power Supply Unregulated MOSFET switching type Rated Power at 14 4V with less than 1 THD Noise 20Hz 20 kHz RMS Method Main Channels Stereo all channels driven 75W x4 4 ohms 100W x 4 2 ohms Main Channels Bridged all channels driven 150W x 2 8 ohms 200W x 2 4 ohms Subwoofer Channel Mono all channe
15. ate to state If you need service on your JL AUDIO product All warranty returns should be sent to JL AUDIO s Amplifier Service Facility freight prepaid through an authorized JL AUDIO dealer and must be accompanied by proof of purchase a copy of the original sales receipt Direct returns from consumers or non authorized dealers will be refused unless specifically authorized by JL AUDIO with a valid return authorization number Warranty expiration on products returned without proof of purchase will be determined from the manufacturing date code Coverage may be invalidated as this date is previous to purchase date Non defective items received will be returned freight collect Customer is responsible for shipping charges and insurance in sending the product to JL AUDIO Freight damage on returns is not covered under warranty For Service Information in the U S A please call JL Audio Customer Service 954 443 1100 9 00 AM 5 30 PM Eastern Time Zone JL Audio Inc 10369 North Commerce Pkwy Miramar FL 33025 do not send product for repair to this address International Warranties Products purchased outside the United States of America are covered only by that country s distributor and not by JL Audio Inc Printed in China XD700 5v2v2 MAN 09 2013
16. channel set the Input Mode switches of both amplifiers in 2 Ch mode and apply the left channel signal to both the left and right inputs of the first amplifier s Channel 1 amp 2 Inputs using an RCA y adaptor with one female and two male ends Then apply the right channel signal to both the left and right inputs of the second amplifier s Channel 1 amp 2 inputs using a second RCA y adaptor with one female and two male ends APPENDIX A Input Sensitivity Level Setting Following the directions below will allow the installer to adjust the input sensitivity of each amplifier channel pair simply and easily in just a few minutes using equipment which is commonly available in installation bays Necessary Equipment e Digital AC Voltmeter e CD with a sine wave test tone recorded at 0 dB reference level in the frequency range to be amplified for that set of channels 50 Hz for subwoofer channels 1 kHz for a midrange application Do not use attenuated test tones 10 dB 20 dB etc The Nine Step Procedure 1 Disconnect the speaker s from the amplifier s speaker output connectors 2 Turn off all processing bass treble loudness EQ etc on the source unit processors if used and amplifier Set the fader control to center position and the subwoofer level control to 3 4 of maximum if used to feed the XD700 5v2 3 Switch the Input Voltage switch to Low and turn all three Input Sens con
17. fied System with one XD700 5v2 In this configuration the Subwoofer Channel of the XD700 5v2 will drive a subwoofer system with low pass filtering The Main Channels 1 amp 2 3 amp 4 will drive component speakers in stereo with high pass filtering Crossover Setup for Bi Amplified System with one XD700 5v2 Once the input sections have been configured appropriately see page 6 go to the SUB CH control section and select 12dB or 24dB low pass on the LP Filter Mode switch and an appropriate Filter Freq 80 Hz is a good starting point The 12dB setting engages a shallow filter slope that gradually attenuates frequencies above the selected Filter Freq setting The 24dB setting engages a sharper filter slope that more aggressively attenuates frequencies above the selected Filter Freq setting Neither setting is better but in general the shallower 12dB setting is more desirable for a subwoofer having to fire from a trunk into the cabin of a sedan or coupe The sharper 24dB setting is typically better in a hatchback SUV or wagon application Experiment to find the slope setting that results in the smoothest subwoofer to midbass transition Next turn your attention to the CH 1 amp 2 Controls and select x1 high pass on the HP Filter Mode switch and select an appropriate Filter Freq again 80 Hz is a good starting point The x1
18. he XD700 5v2 has been designed for bridging of its main channel pairs without the need for input inversion adaptors To bridge a pair of main channels use the Left and Right speaker connectors only the Left and Right remain unused Each bridged channel pair will deliver optimum power into a 4 ohm load E IMPORTANT When a pair of the XD700 5v2 s main channels are bridged they will deliver 200W x 1 into a 4 ohm load or 150W x 1 into an 8 ohm load Operating a pair of bridged channels into a load lower than 4 ohms is not recommended IMPORTANT A bridged pair of channels requires that both channels in the pair receive input You must connect the mono or stereo source signal to both the left and right inputs of the bridged channel pair Connection of only one input will result in reduced power output increased distortion and can cause the amplifier to overheat Do not do this When a pair of the XD700 5v2 s main channels are operating in bridged mode the output will be in mono only one channel This mono channel can contain only right channel information only left channel information or the sum of the signals from right and left input channels In order to achieve one of these options configure the inputs to that pair of channels in one of these two ways 1 Left Channel Only or Right Channel Only Information If you wish to send a left only or right only signal to a pair of the XD70
19. iers are capable of producing such high sound pressure levels when connected to a speaker system Please limit your continuous exposure to high volume levels While driving operate your audio system in a manner that still allows you to hear necessary noises to operate your vehicle safely horns sirens etc SERIAL NUMBER In the event that your amplifier requires service or is ever stolen you will need to have a record of the product s serial number Please take the time to enter that number in the space provided below The serial number can be found on the bottom panel of the amplifier and on the amplifier packaging Serial Number Input INSTALLATION APPLICATIONS This amplifier is designed for operation in vehicles with 12 volt negative ground electrical systems Use of this product in vehicles with positive ground and or voltages other than 12V may result in damage to the product and will void the warranty This product is not certified or approved for use in aircraft Do not attempt to bridge the outputs of this amplifier with the outputs of a second amplifier including an identical one Ch 1 amp 2 Ch 1 amp 2 Filter Ch 3 amp 4 Ch 3 amp 4 Filter Sub Ch Sub Ch Filter
20. indicated filter frequency at a rate of 12dB per octave This is useful for connection of tweeters to this channel pair in a tri amplified system Channel 3 amp 4 Filter 12dB octave High Pass or Bandpass Filter Off Defeats the filter completely allowing the full range of frequencies present at the inputs to feed these channels This is useful for systems utilizing outboard active crossovers or requiring full range reproduction from this channel pair BP High Pass Configures the filter to attenuate frequencies below the indicated filter frequency and above the Channel 1 amp 2 Filter Frequency at a rate of 12dB per octave This is useful for connection of mid bass or mid range speakers in a tri amplified system HP High Pass Configures the filter to attenuate frequencies below the indicated filter frequency at a rate of 12dB per octave This is useful for connection of component speakers or coaxials to this channel pair in a bi amplified system Subwoofer Channel Filter 12dB octave or 24dB octave Low Pass only Off Defeats the filter completely allowing the full range of frequencies present at the inputs to feed this channel This is useful for systems utilizing outboard active crossovers 12dB Low Pass Configures the filter to attenuate frequencies above the indicated filter frequency at a rate of 12dB per octave This is useful for connection of subwoofers in a bi amplified system
21. installation Cooling Efficiency Considerations The outer shell of your JL Audio amplifier is designed to remove heat from the amplifier circuitry For optimum cooling performance this outer shell should be exposed to the largest possible volume of air Enclosing the amplifier in a small poorly ventilated chamber can lead to excessive heat build up and degraded performance If an installation calls for an enclosure around the amplifier we recommend that this enclosure be ventilated with the aid of a fan In normal applications fan cooling is not necessary Channels 1 amp 2 Subwoofer Ch Preamp Input Jacks Preamp Input Jacks pg 7 pg 7 Jack for 12V Power Remote Turn On Channels 3 amp 4 Remote Level Connector Connector Preamp Input Jacks Control Knob pg 5 pg 6 pg 7 pg 9 Chassis Ground Connector pg 5 M IMPORTANT Mounting the amplifier upside down is strongly discouraged If mounting the amplifier under a seat make sure there is at least 1 inch 2 5 cm of space above the amplifier s outer shell to permit proper cooling Safety Considerations Your amplifier needs to be installed in a dry well ventilated environment and in a manner which does not interfere with your vehicle s safety equipment air bags seat belt systems ABS brake systems etc You should also take the time to securely mount the amplifier so that it does not come loose in the event of a collision or a sudden jolt to the vehic
22. k the nominal load impedance to verify that each channel of the amplifier is driving a load equal to or greater than 2 ohms in stereo mode 4 ohms bridged My amplifier s output fluctuates when tap on it or hit a bump Check the connections to the amplifier Make sure that the insulation for all wires has been stripped back far enough to allow for a good contact area inside the terminal block Check the input connectors to ensure that they all are making good contact with the input jacks on the amplifier 18 JL Audio XD700 5v2 Owner s Manual My amplifier shuts off once in a while usually at higher volumes Check your voltage source and grounding point The power supply of the XD700 5v2 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 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 all wiring and termination points It may also be necessary to upgrade the ground wire connecting the battery to the vehicle s chassis and the power wire connecting the alternator to the battery Many vehicles employ small 10 AWG 6 AWG wire to ground the battery to the vehicle s chassis and to connect the alternator to the battery To prevent voltage drops these wires should be upgraded to 4 AWG when in
23. le Stupid Mistakes to Avoid e Check before drilling any holes in your vehicle to make sure that you will not be drilling through a gas tank brake line wiring harness or other vital vehicle system e Do not run system wiring outside or underneath the vehicle This is an extremely dangerous practice which can result in severe damage to your vehicle and person e Protect all system wires from sharp metal edges and wear by carefully routing them tying them down and using grommets and loom where appropriate e Do not mount the amplifier in the engine compartment under the vehicle on the roof or in any other area that will expose the amplifier circuitry to the elements Channels 182 Channels 3 amp 4 Mono Speaker Outputs Speaker Outputs Subwoofer Outputs 10 pg 10 pg 11 A e VDC Ground Remote pare Owe CH 182 CH 38 amp 4 SUB CH Lee XD700 5v2 1 INPUT SECTION G880 66686 6888 Bridged Oye Ome Bridged Mono Subwoofer Output PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The JL Audio XD700 5v2 is a five channel system amplifier utilizing JL Audio NexD ultra high speed switching technology for its four main channels and NexD high speed switching for its subwoofer channel The NexD technologies deliver outstanding fide
24. level signal applied to the amplifier and the Input Voltage switch in its High position you may use a line output converter or voltage divider to reduce the signal level INPUT SENSITIVITY CONTROLS The controls labeled Input Sens located in each channel section can be used to match the source unit s output voltage to the input stage of each pair of amplifier channels 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 CH 1 amp 2 inp t CELTI japit Sens Sens HP Filter Mode 80 120 Filter Mode 80 120 60 200 60 200 Off xt x10 so 500 one 50 500 Filter Freq Hz HP Filter Freq Hz To properly set the amplifier for maximum clean output please refer to Appendix A page 16 in this manual After using this procedure you can then adjust any or all Input Sens levels downward if this is required to achieve the desired system balance Do not increase any Input Sens setting for any channel s of any amplifier in the system beyond the maximum level established during the procedure outlined in Appendix A page 16 Doing so will result in audible distortion and po
25. lity and efficiency The XD700 5v2 can be operated with a wide variety of source units and system configurations TYPICAL INSTALLATION SEQUENCE The following represents the sequence for a typical amplifier installation using an aftermarket source unit or OEM Interface processor like the CleanSweep CL441dsp Additional steps and different procedures may be required in some applications If you have any questions please contact your authorized JL Audio dealer for assistance 1 Disconnect the negative battery post connection and secure the disconnected cable to prevent accidental re connection during installation This step is not optional 2 Run 4 AWG power wire from the battery location to the amplifier mounting location taking care to route it in such a way that it will not be damaged and will not interfere with vehicle operation Use 2 AWG or larger power wire and a fused power distribution block if additional amplifiers are being installed with the XD700 5v2 3 Connec wer wire to the positive battery post Fuse the wire with an appropriate fuse block and connectors within 18 inches 45 cm wire length of the positive battery post This fuse is essential to protect the vehicle Do not install the fuse until the power wire has been securely connected to the amplifier 4 Run signal cables and remote turn on wire from the source unit to the final amplifier mounting location 5 Run speaker cables from the speaker systems
26. ls driven 180W x 1 4 ohms 240W x 1 3 ohms 300W x 1 2 ohms Rated Power 12 5V with less than 1 THD Noise 20Hz 20 kHz RMS Method Stereo all channels driven 60W x 4 4 ohms 90W x 4 2 ohms Rated Power Bridged all channels driven 120W x 2 8 ohms 180W x 2 4 ohms Subwoofer Channel Mono all channels driven 180W x 1 4 ohms 240W x 1 3 ohms 300W x 1 2 ohms S N Ratio A weighted 20 Hz 20 kHz noise bandwidth Main Channels gt 104 dB referred to rated power gt 84 dB referred to 1W Subwoofer Channel gt 103dB referred to rated power gt 83dB referred to 1W Frequency Response Main Channels 12 Hz 22 kHz 0 1dB Subwoofer Channel 10 Hz 1 kHz 0 1dB Damping Factor Main Channels gt 150 4 ohms per ch 50 Hz gt 75 2 ohms per ch 50 Hz Subwoofer Channel gt 120 4 ohms per ch 50 Hz gt 60 2 ohms per ch 50 Hz Crossover Filters Filter Type State variable Sallen Key with continuously variable cutoff frequency selection defeatable Ch 1 amp 2 12dB oct High Pass 50 500 Hz switchable to 500 5000 Hz via x10 switch Ch 3 amp 4 12dB oct High Pass 50 500 Hz or Bandpass uses Ch 182 Filter Frequency as Low Pass cutoff Sub Ch 12dB or 24dB oct Low Pass 50 500 Hz Dimensions LxWxH 10 23 x 7 09 x 2 05 260mm x 180mm x 52mm APPENDIX D TROUBLESHOOTING How do properly set the input sensitivity on my amplifier Please refer to Appe
27. mplifier will turn on and off in reaction to the presence or absence of this DC Offset The sensitivity of this circuit is designed for high level speaker level signals not for low level preamp level signals The circuit senses the left channel signal only Signal Sensing The amplifier will turn on and off by detecting the presence of a full range audio signal at its left channel input After approximately 30 seconds the amplifier will shut off The sensitivity of this circuit is designed for high level speaker level signals not for low level preamp level signals The circuit is tuned to react to signals at mid range frequencies This prevents false switching from signals created by moving loudspeakers that are in parallel with the amplifier s input signal In signal sensing and DC offset sensing applications the amplifier s Remote turn on terminal becomes a remote turn on output This allows the XD700 5v2 to turn on other amplifiers in the audio system that do not have signal sensing or DC offset sensing Of course the XD700 5v2 must be the first amplifier in the signal path for this to function properly INPUT SECTION The XD700 5v2 s input section allows you to send signals to the amplifier section through the use of two four or six differential balanced inputs Input connections are via up to three pairs of traditional RCA type jacks 6 JL Audio XD700 5v2 Owner s Manual
28. nal block The speaker wire connectors are designed to accept up to 8 AWG wire Make sure to strip the wire to allow for a sufficient connection with the metal inside the terminal block INSTALLATION NOTES Use this diagram to document your amplifier s switch and control positions Turn On Mode Remote Level Mode Rem Offset Signal All Sub Ch xD 700 5ve 5 Channel Amplifier with Input Voltage Input Mode 2 Way 3 Way Crossover Low High 2Ch 4Ch 6 Ch O z F U Ww Nn a v 12 VDC Ground Remote 20 JL Audio XD700 5v2 Owner s Manual Input Input Input Sens Sens Sens HP Filter Mode 80 120 Filter Mode 80 120 LP Filter Mode 80 120 60 200 60 200 60 200 Off x1 x10 so 500 Off BPE 50 oa Off 12dB 24dB lt 500 Filter Freq Hz _ HP Filter Freq Hz LP Filter Freq Hz Mono Subwoofer Output OHO OH OHO OH 21 INSTALLATION NOTES 22 JL Audio XD700 5v2 Owner s Manual 23 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
29. ndix A page 16 to set the input sensitivity for maximum low distortion output My amplifier doesn t turn on Check the 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 inspect the fuse holder Check the integrity of the connections made to each of the 12VDC Ground and Remote terminals Ensure that no wire insulation is pinched by the terminal set screw and that each connection is tight Check to make sure there is 12V at the Remote connection of the amplifier In some cases the turn on lead from the source unit is insufficient to turn on multiple devices and the use of a relay is required To test for this problem jump the 12VDC wire to the Remote terminal to see if the amplifier turns on get a repetitive ticking or popping sound coming out of the speaker s Check the speaker wires for a possible short either between the positive and negative leads or between either speaker lead and the vehicle s chassis ground If a short is present you will experience distorted and or attenuated output The Status LED will turn amber in this situation It may be helpful to disconnect the speaker wires from the amplifier and use a different set of wires connected to a test speaker Chec
30. nel 1 signal and Channel 4 will operate with the Channel 2 signal The amplifier will automatically combine the main input signals to mono for the Subwoofer Channel Input Voltage Range A wide range of signal input voltages can be accommodated by the XD700 5v2 s input section 200mV 8V This wide range is split up into two sub ranges accessible via the Input Voltage switch Low for preamp level signals High for speaker level signals This switch affects all channels of the amplifier equally The Low position on the Input Voltage switch selects an input sensitivity range between 200mV and 2V This means that the Input Sens rotary controls will operate within that voltage window If you are using an aftermarket source unit with conventional preamp level outputs this is the position you should select The High position on the Input Voltage switch selects an input sensitivity range between 800mV and 8V This is useful for certain high output preamp level signals as well as speaker level output from source units and small amplifiers To use speaker level sources splice the speaker output wires of the source unit or small amplifier onto a pair of RCA cables or plugs or use the JL Audio ECS Speaker Wire to RCA adaptor XD CLRAIC2 SW Line output converters are usually not needed with the XD700 5v2 If you find that the output cannot be reduced sufficiently with a direct speaker
31. s requires specifically trained service personnel Do not attempt to service the amplifier yourself or through unauthorized repair facilities This will not only void the warranty but may result in the creation of more problems within the amplifier If you have any questions about the installation or setup of the amplifier that have not been covered in this manual please contact your dealer or technical support JL Audio Technical Support 954 443 1100 9 00 AM 5 30 PM Eastern Time Zone Monday Friday SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS The XD700 5v2 is a very flexible amplifier well suited for a multitude of system configurations In this section the most likely configurations for a system with a single XD700 5v2 are explained in detail Once you have selected your desired configuration you can use the amplifier panel drawing on pages 18 amp 19 to mark the required switch positions for easy reference BI AMPLIFIED SYSTEMS Bi amplified systems are defined as systems in which separate amplifier channels drive low frequency LF and high frequency HF speakers and are separately filtered to send appropriate frequency ranges to each speaker system The most common application of bi amplification in mobile audio is to drive a subwoofer system from one or more amplifiers or channels and component speakers from separate amplifiers or channels The XD700 5v2 can be configured to drive a bi amplified system by itself Bi Ampli
32. ss on the LP Filter Mode switch and an appropriate Filter Freq 80 Hz is a good starting point The 12dB setting engages a shallow filter slope that gradually attenuates frequencies above the selected Filter Freq setting The 24dB setting engages a sharper filter slope that more aggressively attenuates frequencies above the selected Filter Freq setting Neither setting is inherently better but in general the shallower 12dB setting is more desirable for a subwoofer having to fire from a trunk into the cabin of a sedan or coupe The sharper 24dB setting is typically better in a hatchback SUV or wagon application Experiment to find the slope setting that results in the smoothest subwoofer to midbass transition Next turn your attention to the CH 3 amp 4 Controls and select BP bandpass on the Filter Mode switch A bandpass filter is actually composed of two filters one high pass and one low pass which in combination allow a defined band of frequencies to pass through the amplifier channels and onto the speakers These are ideal for actively filtered mid bass or mid range speakers in automotive sound systems Now that you have engaged Bandpass Mode for Channels 3 amp 4 select an appropriate Filter Freq again 80 Hz is a good starting point The Filter Frequency you are adjusting with this control is the high pass portion of the bandpass filter
33. ssible speaker damage FILTER CONTROLS Most speakers are not designed to reproduce the full range of frequencies audible by the human ear For this reason most speaker systems are comprised of multiple speakers each dedicated to reproducing a specific frequency range Filters are used to select which frequency range is sent to each section of a speaker system The division of frequency ranges to different speakers can be done with passive filters coils and or capacitors between the amplifier outputs and the speakers which are acceptable and commonly used for filtering between mid range speakers and tweeters Filtering between subwoofer systems and satellite speaker systems is best done with active filters which cut off frequency content at the input to the amplifier Active filters are more stable than passive filters and do not introduce extraneous resistance which can degrade subwoofer performance The active filter built into each channel section of the XD700 5v2 can be used to eliminate potentially harmful and or undesired frequencies from making their way through the amplifier sections to the speaker s This serves to improve tonal balance and to avoid distortion and possible speaker failure Correct use of these filters can substantially increase the longevity and fidelity of your audio system Input Input Sens Sens HP Filter Mode 80 120 Filter Mode 80 120 60 S 200 60 200 Off BP HP
34. stalling amplifier systems with main fuse ratings above 60A Grounding problems are the leading cause of misdiagnosed amplifier failures My amplifier turns on but there is no output Check the input signal using an AC voltmeter to measure the voltage from the source unit while an appropriate test tone is played through the source unit disconnect the input cables from the amplifier prior to this test The frequency used should be in the range that is to be amplified by the amplifier example 50 Hz for a sub bass application or 1 kHz for a full range high pass application A steady sufficient voltage between 0 2 and 8 0 volts should be present at the output of the signal cables Check the output of the amplifier Using the procedure explained in the previous check item after plugging the input cables back into the amplifier test for output at the speaker outputs of the amplifier Unless you enjoy test tones at high levels it is a good idea to remove the speaker wires from the amplifier while doing this Turn the volume up approximately halfway 5 volt AC or more should be measured at the speaker outputs This output level can vary greatly between amplifiers but it should not be in the millivolt range with the source unit at half volume If you are reading sufficient voltage check your speaker connections as explained below Check to ensure that the speaker wires are making a good connection with the metal inside the termi
35. the amplifier s output Because the muting behavior may be very short in duration it may manifest itself as an audible repetitive ticking or thumping noise in the output Over current conditions can be caused by a speaker impedance lower than the optimum load impedance range for the amplifier or a short circuit in the speaker wiring The latter can result from a short circuit between the positive and negative speaker wires or between either speaker wire and the vehicle chassis The Status LED will remain amber for a few seconds even if the over current condition is of a very short duration 5 LED off Amplifier Shuts Off Unexpectedly The only condition that will shut down an undamaged XD600 6v2 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 If this is happening in your system have your charging system and power wiring inspected For more information on troubleshooting this amplifier refer to Appendix D pages 18 19 12 JL Audio XD700 5v2 Owner s Manual SERVICING YOUR JL AUDIO AMPLIFIER If your amplifier fails or malfunctions please return it to your authorized JL Audio dealer so that it may be sent in to JL Audio for service There are no user serviceable parts or fuses inside the amplifier The unique nature of the circuitry in the JL Audio amplifier
36. the subwoofer channel Subwoofer Level or of the entire XD700 5v2 from the front of the vehicle Master Volume The HD RLC connects to the jack labeled Remote Level Control on the Connection Panel of the amplifier using a standard telephone cable supplied with the HD RLC If desired multiple XD and HD amplifiers can be controlled from a single HD RLC controller using a single line four wire phone line splitter and multiple phone cables When connected to the amplifier the HD RLC operates as follows At full counter clockwise rotation the audio of the selected channels will mute completely At full clockwise rotation the level will be the same as if the HD RLC was not connected at all In other words it operates strictly as a level attenuator 1 On Mode Remote Level Mode o a et Signal Al 5 Voltage Input Mode HP Filte ow High 2Ch 4Ch 6 Ch Off x Remote Level Mode Switch This switch allows you to assign the operation of the HD RLC to the entire amplifier or only the subwoofer channel In the All position the HD RLC knob will affect all channels equally In the Sub Ch position only the level of the subwoofer channel will be affected by the HD RLC knob SPEAKER OUTPUTS The XD700 5v2 s speaker outputs are designed to accept 16 AWG
37. to the amplifier mounting location 6 Find a good solid metal grounding point close to the amplifier and connect the negative power wire to it using appropriate hardware use of the JL Audio ECS master ground lug XB MGLU is recommended Use 4 AWG wire no longer than 36 inches 90 cm from the amplifier to the ground connection point In some vehicles it may be necessary to upgrade the battery ground wire See page 5 for important notice 7 Securely mount the amplifier 8 Connect the positive and negative power wires to the amplifier A fuse near the amplifier is not necessary if the XD700 5v2 is the only device being run from the fused main power wire If the fused main power wire is shared by the XD700 5v2 and other amplifiers or devices fuse each amplifier device within 12 inches 30 cm of wire length via a fused distribution block or multiple individual fuse blocks on board fuses 9 Connect the remote turn on wire to the amplifier or configure the Turn On Mode switch for automatic turn on 10 Connect the input cables to the amplifier 11 Connect the speaker cables to the amplifier 12 Carefully review the amplifier s control settings to make sure that they are set according to the needs of the system 13 Install the power wire fuse 60A for a single XD700 5v2 and reconnect the negative battery post terminal Install the fuse 60A near the amplifier if applicable 14 Turn on the source unit at a lo
38. trols all the way down 4 Set the source unit volume to 3 4 of full volume This will allow for reasonable gain overlap with moderate clipping at full volume 5 Using the chart on this page determine the target voltage for input sensitivity adjustment according to the nominal impedance of the speaker system connected to the amplifier outputs 6 Verify that you have disconnected the speakers before proceeding Play a track with an appropriate sine wave within the frequency range to be amplified by the channel you are adjusting at 3 4 source unit volume 7 Connect the AC voltmeter to the speaker output connectors of the amplifier If the channel pair is operating in stereo it is only necessary to measure one channel If bridged make sure you test the voltage at the correct connectors L and R 8 Increase the Input Sens control until the target voltage is observed with the voltmeter 9 Once you have adjusted each channel sectio of the XD700 5v2 to its maximum low distortion output level reconnect the speaker s The Input Sens controls can now be adjusted downward if the amplifier requires attenuation to achieve the desired system balance E IMPORTANT Do not increase any Input Sens setting for any amplifier channel or channel pair in the system beyond the maximum level established during this procedure Doing so will result in audible distortion and possible speaker damage It will be necess
39. ve connection to the battery To prevent voltage drops these wires should be upgraded to 4 AWG when installing amplifier systems with main fuse ratings above 60A FUSE REQUIREMENTS It is absolutely vital that the main power wire s to the amplifier s in the system be fused within 18 inches 45 cm of the positive battery post connection The fuse value at each power wire should be high enough for all of the equipment being run from that power wire If only the XD700 5v2 is being run from that power wire use a 60A fuse If fusing the amplifier near its power connections when more than one amp is being run from the main power wire use a 60A fuse MAXI big plastic body fuse is recommended TURN ON OPTIONS The XD700 5v2 can be switched on and off using one of three methods determined by the position of the amplifier s Turn On Mode switch Please read these options and decide which is best suited for your specific system 1 12V remote turn on lead 2 Signal sensing turn on circuit 3 DC offset sensing turn on circuit 12 V Remote Turn On This is the preferred method for turning the amplifier on off The amplifier will turn on when 12 V is present at its Remote input and turn off when 12 V is switched off This 12 V remote turn on signal is typically controlled by a source unit s remote turn on wire The XD700 5v2 s Remote turn on connector will accept 18 AWG 12 AWG wire To connect the remote
40. w level to double check that the amplifier is configured correctly Resist the temptation to crank it up until you have verified the control settings 15 Make necessary adjustments to the input sensitivity controls to obtain the right overall output and the desired balance in the system See Appendix A page 16 for the recommended input sensitivity setting method 16 Enjoy the fruits of your labor with your favorite music 4 JL Audio XD700 5v2 Owner s Manual POWER CONNECTIONS Before installing the amplifier disconnect the negative ground wire from the vehicle s battery This will prevent accidental damage to the system the vehicle and your body during installation 2 VDC Ground Remote XD700 5va Her The XD700 5v2 s 12 VDC and Ground connections are designed to accept 4 AWG power wire 4 AWG is the required wire size for this amplifier If you are installing the XD700 5v2 with other amplifiers and wish to use a single main power wire use 2 AWG or 1 0 AWG main power wire depending on the overall current demands of all the amplifiers in the system This 2 AWG or 1 0 AWG power wire should terminate into a fused distribution block mounted as close to the amplifiers as possible within 12 inches 30cm of wire length The fused output of the distribution block will connect to the XD700 5v2 with 4 AWG power wire JL Audio ECS fused distribution blocks
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