JBL CS Series Car Amplifier User Manual
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1.2. THE OFFICIAL BRAND OF LIVE MUSIC INSTALLATION WARNING Playing loud music in an automobile can hinder your ability to hear traffic and permanently damage your hearing We recommend listening at low or moderate levels while driving your car JBL accepts no liability for hearing loss bodily injury or property damage resulting from the use or misuse of this product IMPORTANT To get the best performance from your JBL CS Series amplifiers we strongly recommend that installation be entrusted to a qualified professional Although these instructions explain how to install CS amplifiers in a general sense they do not show specific installation methods that may be required for your particular vehicle If you do not have the necessary tools or experience do not attempt the installation yourself Instead please ask your authorized JBL car audio dealer about professional installation INSTALLATION WARNINGS AND TIPS e Always wear protective eyewear when using tools e Turn off the audio system and other electrical devices before you start Disconnect the negative lead from your vehicle s battery Check clearances on both sides of a planned mounting surface before drilling any holes or installing any screws Remember that the screws can extend behind the surface e Atthe installation sites locate and make a note of all fuel lines hydraulic brake lines vacuum lines a
3. 6 NOTE For simplicity Figures 4 through 6 do not show power remote and input connections NOTE Minimum speaker impedance for stereo operation is 2 ohms Minimum speaker impedance for bridged operation is 4 ohms Subwoofer FRONT REAR FRONT REAR FRONT REAR INPUT euT input INPUT Neur INPUT ev somv a e 20m bv of son a ze W av Bsonv es EN 250m bv SO ses as 2 e OO ml Os lt O ee os wor 2 7 rm 2 T soost ee TI aus sos iT Ti eoosr oad oa soni aone azoh Bate oss Zede NEK gt 4 gt gt cad as an baoe a202 Sariz oas sas a ae oad ba soe zoe azoh Soke ods Zede ee i ib rust oP HB rust oP ob rust oe ware Figure 4 CS50 4 amplifier in 4 channel stereo operation to drive front and rear full range speakers HP FLAT LP HP FLAT LP Figure 5 CS50 4 is set up for 3 channel operation to drive a set of full range speakers and a subwoofer Figure 6 CS50 4 used in bridged 2 channel mode to drive a set of components or subwoofers Set crossovers according to application CONTROLS AND SETUP SETTING THE CROSSOVER S Determine your system plans and set the crossover mode switch accordingly If your system design does not include a subwoofer with the CS50 4 set the crossover mode to FLAT a
4. x 1 channel at 4 ohms and lt 1 THD N e Signal to noise ratio 100dBA reference 1W into 4 ohms e 338W RMS x 1 channel at 2 ohms 14 4V supply and lt 1 THD N e Dynamic power 464W at 2 ohms Effective damping factor 6 395 at 4 ohms e Frequency response 10Hz 302Hz 3dB e Maximum input signal 7 5V e Maximum sensitivity 260mV e Output regulation 073dB at 4 ohms e Dimensions L x W x H 12 x 10 x 2 1 4 Fuses 20A x 2 CS50 4 e 67W RMS x 4 channels at 4 ohms and lt 1 THD N e Signal to noise ratio 86dBA reference 1W into 4 ohms e 82W RMS x 4 channels at 2 ohms 14 4V supply and lt 1 THD N e 162W RMS x 2 channels at 4 ohms 14 4V supply and lt 1 THD N e Dynamic power 145W at 2 ohms Effective damping factor 6 395 at 4 ohms e Frequency response 10Hz 27kHz 3dB e Maximum input signal 6V e Maximum sensitivity 240mV e Output regulation 032dB at 4 ohms e Dimensions L x W x H 12 x 10 x 2 1 4 e Fuses 25A x 2 SYMPTOM LIKELY CAUSE SOLUTION SYMPTOM LIKELY CAUSE SOLUTION No audio No voltage at BATT Check voltages at No audio Voltage less than 9V on Check vehicle POWER LEDs or REM terminals amplifier terminals POWER BATT connection charging system are off or bad or no ground with VOM LEDs flash connection DC voltage on Amplifier may need No audio Amplifier is Make sure amplifier amplifier output service see enclosed POWER overheated cooling is not blocked warranty c
5. ard for LEDs are on Voltage more than 16V or less than 8 5V on BATT connection at mounting location verify speaker system impedance is within specified limits Check vehicle charging system service information Distorted audio Input sensitivity is not set properly or amplifier or source unit is defective Check INPUT LEVEL setting or check speaker wires for shorts or grounds Distorted audio Short circuit in Remove speaker leads Declaration of Conformity CE We Harman Consumer International 2 route de Tours 72500 Chateau du Loir France declare in own responsibility that the products described in this owner s manual are in compliance with technical standards EN 55013 2001 EN 55020 2002 Emmanuel Millot Harman Consumer International Chateau du Loir France 3 04 JBL Consumer Products 250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury NY 11797 USA 2004 Harman International Industries Incorporated JBL is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries Incorporated Part No CSAMPOM3 04 H A Harman International Company Features specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice and POWER speaker or wire one at a time to locate LEDs flash shorted speaker or wire then repair Music lacks Speakers are not Check speaker punch connected properly connections for proper polarit wuwu jbl com
6. nd electrical wiring Use extreme caution when cut ting or drilling in and around these areas Before drilling or cutting holes use a utility knife to remove unwanted fabric or vinyl to keep material from snagging in a drill bit e When routing cables keep input signal cables away from power cables and speaker wires When making connections make certain they are secure and properly insulated e If the amplifier s fuse must be replaced use only the same type and rating as that of the original Do not substitute another kind CHOOSING A LOCATION AND MOUNTING THE AMPLIFIER Choose a mounting location in the trunk or cargo area where the amplifier will not be damaged by shifting cargo Amplifier cooling is essential for proper amplifier operation If the amplifier is to be installed in an enclosed space make sure there is sufficient air circulation for the amplifier to cool itself When mounting the amplifier under a seat ensure that it is clear of all moving seat parts and does not affect the seat adjustments Mount the amplifier so it is not damaged by the feet of backseat passengers Make sure that the amplifier is mounted securely using nuts and bolts or the supplied mounting screws Mount the amplifier so that it remains dry never mount an amplifier outside the vehicle or in the engine compartment Figure 1 Terminal connection end plate POWER CONNECTIONS The CS amplifiers require a reliable connec
7. nd skip to Setting Input Sensitivity Initially set the crossover frequency control midway While listening to music adjust the crossover for the least perceived distortion from the speakers allowing them to reproduce as much bass as possible Systems using a separate subwoofer set the crossover mode to HP high pass for your full range speakers Adjust the crossover frequency to limit bass and provide increased system volume with less distortion For subwoofers choose the highest frequency that removes vocal information from the sound of the subwoofer If using the CS50 4 to drive a subwoofer s set the crossover mode to LP low pass SETTING INPUT SENSITIVITY 1 Initially turn the INPUT LEVEL control s to minimum counter clockwise 2 Reconnect the negative lead to the vehicle s battery Apply power to the audio system and play a dynamic music track On the source unit increase the volume control to 3 4 volume Slowly increase the INPUT LEVEL control s toward three o clock until you hear slight distortion in the music Then reduce the INPUT LEVEL slightly until distortion is no longer heard so NOTE After the source unit is on blue LEDs on the top panel will light indicating the amplifier is on lf not check the wiring especially the remote connection from the source unit Also refer to Troubleshooting guide below TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIFICATIONS CS200 1 e 236W RMS
8. o the application guides on the pages that follow Speaker connections should be made using a minimum of 16 gauge wire Wire Gauge Chart Amplifier Maximum Minimum Model Current Draw Wire Gauge CS50 4 40A 8 AWG CS200 1 42A 8 AWG These recommendations assume 10 12 wire runs If your installation differs mark edly you will need to adjust the wire gauge accordingly L SPEAKER OUTPUTS CS200 1 APPLICATIONS CS200 1 The CS subwoofer amplifier is a single channel amplifier There are two sets of terminals to make it easy to connect multiple woofers Either set of terminals may be used when connecting woofers CS200 1 CS200 1 To the right are two application 2 diagrams to help plan your subwoofer system installation Figures 2 and 3 show how to configure the CS200 1 subwoofer amplifier F Subwoofer Subwoofer Subwoofer NOTE For simplicity Figures 2 and 3 or wigs Aa N do not show power remote and input beka ca paw LEVEL LPF Boost connections ev 250mV 32Hz 320Hz 0dB 6dB ev 250mV 32Hz 320Hz 0dB 6dB Figure 3 CS subwoofer amplifier with one woofer connected Figure 2 CS subwoofer amplifier with two woofers NOTE Minimum speaker load is connected 2 ohms total APPLICATIONS CS50 4 The CS50 4 can be set up for stereo 4 channel 3 channel or bridged 2 channel operation as shown in Figures 4 through
9. tion to the vehicle s electrical system in order to perform optimally See Figure 1 for terminal connection locations Please adhere to the following instructions carefully Ground Connection Connect the amplifier s Ground GND terminal to a solid point on the vehicle s metal chassis as close to the amplifier as possible Refer to the chart below to determine minimum wire gauge size Sand away any paint from this location use a star type lock washer to secure the connection Power Connection Connect a wire see chart at right for appropriate gauge directly to the vehicle s positive battery terminal and install an appropriate fuse holder within 18 of the battery terminal Do not install the fuse at this time Route the wire to the amplifier s location and connect it to the amplifier s Positive 12V terminal Be sure to use appropriate grommets whenever routing wires through the firewall or other sheet metal Failure to adequately protect the positive wire from potential damage may result in a vehicle fire When you are done routing and connecting this wire you may install a 40A fuse at the battery Remote Connection Connect the amplifiers Remote REM terminal to the source unit s Remote Turn On lead using a minimum of 18 gauge wire NOTE If your source unit does not have a remote turn on connection connect the amplifier s REM terminal to the vehicle s accessory circuit Speaker Connections Refer t
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