JBL ATX30 Home Theater System User Manual
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1. THE OFFICIAL BRAND OF LIVE MUSIC TERI Designed and Engineered in the USA 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 Power Series amplifiers we strongly recom mend that installation be entrusted to a qualified professional Although these instructions explain how to install JBL Power Series 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 Always wear protective eyewear when using tools Turn off all audio systems 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 Atthe installation sites locate2. MODE MODE f 1 Set FRONT Set REAR X OVER MODE to HP X OVER MODE to LP on input panel on input panel FLAT HP LP FLAT HP LP MODE MODE See Setting the Crossover s on page 6 to set FREQ and SLOPE INSTALLATION AND SETUP SETTING THE OUTPUT MODE Setting an output mode depends on your choice of system configuration and the nominal impedace of your speaker system JBL Power Series BPx amplifiers provide rated power into any impedance between 1 and 4 ohms The BPx500 1 BPx1100 1 and BPx2200 1 amplifiers can be configured to provide high voltage to loads of 2 ohms or greater or high current for loads below 2 ohms Using the Bridge Mode If your speaker system has a nominal impedance of 2 ohms or greater bridge the amplifier s two channels to drive the speaker s On BPx models set the OUTPUT MODE switch to 2CH BR see Figure 2 on page 3 Using the Parallel Mode BPx Models Only If the nominal speaker system impedance is less than 2 ohms connect the two amplifier channels in parallel to drive the speaker s as shown in Figure 3 on page 3 On BPx models set the OUTPUT MODE switch to PARALLEL NOTE If the nominal impedance of your subwoofer system is close to 2 ohms try both series and parallel to determine which mode provides the highest volume Use the I E OPT LED according to Setting Input Sensitivity on the right Using the 2 Channel Mode With any Po
3. on page 6 to set FREQ and SLOPE For Stereo or Mono signals use both L R inputs APPLICATIONS The JBL Px300 4 amplifier can be set up for stereo or tri mode operation as shown in Figures 6 and 7 NOTE For simplicity Figures 6 and 7 do not show power remote and input connections Px300 4 Figure 6 The JBL Px300 4 amplifier is set to stereo mode Front mo to drive front and rear pairs of m C m or d oc Sra Os full range speakers OC Q O O m Q 3 oa el 0601 Px300 4 power Lass Lf f se Ro f prs NOTE To limit bass sent to full range speakers set X OVER MODE to HP See Px300 4 page 6 to set FREQ and SLOPE rear panel Set REAR and FRONT Set REAR and FRONT INPUT MODE to ST X OVER MODE to FLAT on input panel on input panel ST MO FLAT HP LP INPUT MODE MODE Figure 7 The JBL Px300 4 amplifier is set to drive a stereo component system and a subwoofer with a nominal impedance of 4 ohms or greater FRONT REAR 0000000000000 e jm pr Oa uon Ra QD ij oor Bl pessiieoc g wm NOTE To drive a pair of rear midbass speakers instead of subwoofer set INPUT MODE to ST X OVER MODE to LP rear panel and use DBO to set HP filter Subwoofer Set FRONT Set REAR INPUT MODE to ST INPUT MODE to MO on input panel on input panel __ D a d ST Mo ST Mo H INPUT INPUT f
4. and make a note of all fuel lines hydraulic brake lines vacuum lines and electrical wiring Use extreme caution when cutting 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 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 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 Amplifiers need air to stay cool 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 which provides enough air for the amp to cool itself Do not mount the amplifier with the heat sink facing downward as this makes convection cooling of the amplifier impossible Mount the amplifier so that it is not damaged by the feet of backseat passengers or shifting cargo in the trunk Mount the amplifier so that it remains dry never mount an amplifier outside the car or in the engine compartment Using the amplifier as a template mark the location of the mounting holes on the mounting surface drill pilot holes and attach the amplifier to the mounting surface with screws Make sure the am
5. DBO conserves valuable power at the lowest frequencies and allows you to adjust the level and character of the bass sound instead of just the amount of boom Since a subwoofer in a vented box is given to overexcursion below the tuned frequency set the HP FREQ control 10Hz below the box s resonant tuned frequency e g 30Hz for a vented box tuned to 40Hz Power typically wasted in this region will now be conserved and be available for frequencies the enclosure will reproduce Use the BOOST INSTALLATION AND SETUP control to boost the bass atthe set frequency by as much as 12dB as shown in Figure 8 DBO HP FREQ Control HP FREQ adjusts cut off frequency dB 20Hz 100Hz 20 80 Freq Hz DBO BOOST Contro BOOST adjusts boost amount at cut off frequency SZ dB MIN MAX 20 80 Freq Hz Figure 8 Frequency response curves show typical DBO control ranges for selected JBL Power Series amplifiers INSTALLATION AND SETUP For sealed enclosures use DBO to enhance the middle of the bass region Set the HP FREQ control to 35Hz to 40Hz and adjust the BOOST control to taste This will make the bass sound bigger and fuller Alternatively for tighter sounding bass set the HP FREQ control between 45Hz and 50Hz and also adjust the BOOST control according to your preference For infinite baffle applications set the HP FREQ control to the
6. are running multiple amplifiers off a power distribution block this fuse should be installed between the distribution block and the BPx2200 1 In any case a fuse must be installed within 18 of the battery terminal Remote Connection Connect the amplifier s Remote REM terminal to the source unit s Remote Turn On lead using a minimum of 18 gauge wire Speaker Connections Refer to 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 Px300 4 78A 6 AWG Px600 2 78A 6 AWG BPx500 1 50A 8 AWG BPx1100 1 110A 4 AWG BPx2200 1 190A 2x 4 AWG These recommendations assume 7 10 wire runs If your installation differs markedly you will need to adjust the wire gauge accordingly IMPORTANT NOTE If you are planning to use optional neon tubes you must install them before making any electrical connections to the amplifier refer to Installing Neon Tubes on page 7 APPLICATIONS To the right are several application diagrams to help plan your subwoofer system installation Figures 1 through 3 show how to configure the JBL Power Series subwoofer amplifiers models BPx500 1 BPx1100 1 and BPx2200 1 for 2 channel bridged mono and parallel mono operation also see Setting the Output Mode on page 6 NOTE For simplicity Figures 1 through 3 do not show power remote an
7. ce of the speaker system is less sea oad than 2 ohms SLOPE 32Hz 320Hz Subwoofer less than 2 ohms NOTE A jumper is added between the terminals APPLICATIONS The JBL Px600 2 amplifier can be set up for stereo or bridged mono operation as shown in Figures 4 and 5 NOTE For simplicity Figures 4 and 5 do not show power remote and input connections Px600 2 Figure 4 The JBL Px600 2 amplifier is set to stereo mode to drive a pair of full range speakers ee ww C iil ooo Px600 2 LI Power 0000000000000 DoD ili see ra el L o A GND REM BATTA zs OH Px600 2 Set MODE to FLAT rear panel INPUT MODE to ST on input panel X OVER FREQ KD 320Hz m FLAT HP LP st Tuo 12dB 24dB MODE INPUT SLOPE MODE FREQ and SLOPE have no effect R Speaker L Speaker Figure 5 The JBL Px600 2 amplifier is set to bridged mono mode to drive a single subwoofer Use this mode only when the nominal impedance of the subwoofer is 4 ohms or greater 0000000000000 REM BATT mei NM j Jos til TU l o POWER E e suo A xl qoos Px600 2 Set MODE to LP rear panel INPUT MODE to MO on input panel X OVER FREQ 32Hz 20Hz i E FLAT HP LP st Tuo 12dB 24dB MODE INPUT SLOPE MODE Subwoofer 4 ohms or greater See Setting the Crossover s
8. d input connections NOTE If the nominal impedance of your speaker system is close to 2 ohms be prepared to try both bridged and parallel configurations to determine which performs better BPx MODELS Set OUTPUT MODE to 2CH BR on input panel 0000000 m BPx Amplifier E PARALLEL 2CH BR H L D TP TMODE partial rear panel See Setting the Crossover s on page 6 to adjust X OVER controls on input panel X OVER FREQ Figure 1 The JBL Power Series subwoofer amplifier is set to 2 channel mode to drive a pair of subwoofers crc 32Hz 320Hz Subwoofer Set OUTPUT MODE to 2CH BR on input panel T BPx Amplifier PARALLEL 2CH BR i L DUTP TMODE partial rear panel ra X See Setting the Crossover s on page 6 to adjust X OVER controls on input panel Figure 2 The JBL Power Series X OVER subwoofer amplifier is set to FREQ bridged mono mode to drive a single subwoofer Use this mode only when the nominal impedance of the speaker i 12dB 24dB system is 2 ohms or greater SLOPE 32Hz 320Hz Set OUTPUT MODE to PARALLEL on input panel nnus zonen OUTPUT MODE BPx Amplitier partial rear panel jumper See Setting the Crossover s on page 6 to adjust X OVER controls on input panel Figure 3 The JBL Power Series X OVER subwoofer amplifier is set to FREQ parallel mode to drive a single subwoofer Use this mode only when the nominal impedan
9. esponse 22Hz 302Hz 3dB Maximum input signal 7V Maximum sensitivity 250mV Output regulation 12dB at 4 ohms Dimensions L x W x H 12 1 4 x 21 5 8 x 2 9 16 power 5 O A N CH 288 BPx500 1 BPx1100 1 and BPx2200 1 amplifiers are performance engineered by Crown JBL Consumer Products 250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury NY 11797 USA 2004 Harman International Industries Incorporated JBL and Power Series are registered trademarks and Dynamic Bass Optimizer is a trademark of Harman International Industries Incorporated Part No PSAMPOM7 04 H A Harman International Company Px500 1 e 237W RMS x 2 channels at 4 ohms and lt 1 THD N Signal to noise ratio 66 4dBA reference 1W into 4 ohms e 718W RMS x 1 channel at 4 ohms 14 4V supply and lt 1 THD N e 674W RMS x 1 channel at 1 ohm 14 4V supply and lt 1 THD N e Dynamic power 790W at 4 ohms x 1 channel e Effective damping factor 6 187 at 4 ohms e Frequency response 25 4Hz 340Hz 3dB Maximum input signal 6 2V e Maximum sensitivity 280mV Output regulation 28dB at 4 ohms e Dimensions L x W x H 12 1 4 x 13 x 2 9 16 JBL mow jbl com
10. ip side view To Neon e i Power Figure 9 Px600 2 Amplifier top view with clear cover off Output Power End Panel Installing neon tubes in a JBL Px600 2 amplifier Installation is similar for other models TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM LIKELY CAUSE SOLUTION No audio No voltage at BATT Check voltages at POWER LED or REM terminals amplifier terminals is off or bad or no ground with VOM connection No audio DC voltage on Amplifier may need PROTECT LED amplifier output service see enclosed flashes every 4 sec warranty card for service information No audio Amplifier is Make sure amplifier PROTECT overheated cooling is not blocked LED is on at mounting location verify speaker system impedance is within specified limits see Specifications on the next page No audio Voltage less than 9V on Check vehicle PROTECT BATT connection charging system for and POWER defective voltage LEDs flash regulator I E OPT LED Amplifier is being Check INPUT is on all times overdriven LEVEL setting not flashing see previous page No audio Voltage more than 16V Check vehicle PROTECT or less than 8 5V on charging system for LED is on BATT connection defective voltage regulator Distorted audio Input sensitivity is not set properly or amplifie
11. plifier is mounted securely POWER CONNECTIONS The Power Series amplifiers are capable of delivering extremely high power levels and require a heavy duty and reliable connection to the vehicle s electrical system in order to perform optimally 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 Scrape 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 BATT 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 the fuse at the battery NOTE The BPx2200 1 is supplied with an external 150A fuse If you are running a dedicated wire to this amplifier this fuse should be installed near the battery as specified above If you
12. r or source unit is defective Check INPUT LEVEL setting or check speaker wires for shorts or grounds Distorted audio and PROTECT Short circuit in speaker or wire Remove speaker leads one at a time to locate LED flashes shorted speaker or wire then repair Music lacks Speakers are not Check speaker punch connected properly connections for proper polarity SPECIFICATIONS Px300 4 e 123 5W RMS x 4 channels at 4 ohms and lt 1 THD N Signal to noise ratio 76 64dBA reference 1W into 4 ohms e 358W RMS x 2 channels at 4 ohms 14 4V supply and lt 1 THD N 169W RMS x 4 channels at 2 ohms 14 4V supply and lt 1 THD N e Dynamic power 385W at 4 ohms x 2 channels e Effective damping factor 6 383 at 4 ohms e Frequency response 16 6Hz 500kHz 3dB Maximum input signal 5 9V Maximum sensitivity 250mV Output regulation 39dB at 4 ohms Dimensions L x W x H 12 1 4 x 17 x 2 9 16 BPx1100 1 e 334W RMS x 2 channels at 4 ohms and lt 1 THD N Signal to noise ratio 63dBA reference 1W into 4 ohms 1141W RMS x 1 channel at 4 ohms 14 4V supply and lt 1 THD N e 1022W RMS x 1 channel at 1 ohm 14 4V supply and lt 1 THD N Dynamic power 1312W at 4 ohms x 1 channel Effective damping factor 6 179 at 4 ohms Frequency response 21Hz 320Hz 3dB Maximum input signal 7V e Maximum sensitivity 264mV Output
13. regulation 25dB at 4 ohms Dimensions L x W x H 12 1 4 x 17 x 2 9 16 Features specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice 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 a y my lhe Emmanuel Millot Harman Consumer International Chateau du Loir France 7 04 Px600 2 e 180W RMS x 2 channels at 4 ohms and lt 1 THD N Signal to noise ratio 79 5dBA reference 1W into 4 ohms e 663W RMS x 1 channel at 4 ohms 14 4V supply and lt 1 THD N e 290W RMS x 2 channels at 2 ohms 14 4V supply and lt 1 THD N e Dynamic power 692W at 4 ohms x 1 channel e Effective damping factor 6 274 at 4 ohms e Frequency response 10Hz 97 5kHz 3dB Maximum input signal 5 95V Maximum sensitivity 264mV Output regulation 056dB at 4 ohms Dimensions L x W x H 12 1 4 x 17 x 2 9 16 BPx2200 1 e 650W RMS x 2 channels at 4 ohms and lt 1 THD N Signal to noise ratio 67dBA reference 1W into 4 ohms e 2450W RMS x 1 channel at 4 ohms 14 4V supply and lt 1 THD N e 1810W RMS x 1 channel at 1 ohm 14 4V supply and lt 1 THD N e Dynamic power 2940W at 4 ohms x 1 channel e Effective damping factor 6 28 at 4 ohms e Frequency r
14. speaker s Fs value to keep the subwoofer from trying to create bass below the resonant frequency and adjust the BOOST control to taste INSTALLING NEON TUBES OPTIONAL 1 Using a Phillips screwdriver remove all screws on the amplifier s output power end panel and set them aside 2 Using a 3 32 inch Allen wrench remove only the screws on the amplifier s top clear cover and set them aside 3 Remove the end panel and slide the cover off Set both parts aside 4 Locate the enclosed hardware bag and remove the four clips Each clip has a square end and a larger round end Using a round end press two clips onto each neon tube e g Street Glow AN9 or equivalent as shown in Figure 9 below 5 For each tube align both clips so the square ends slide onto an exposed extrusion edge as shown in Figure 9 Do not cover any screw holes When installed correctly each neon tube will sit under an extrusion and not be visible when viewed from directly above 6 Route each neon tube s power cable through its respective NEON hole on the end panel see Figure 9 7 Slide the cover back into place and reinstall its screws Then replace the end panel and reinstall its screws 8 Finish the installation of the neon tubes as instructed in their owner s manual gt Neon Tube and Clip Installing A Clip On Extrusion L
15. to set input sensitivity Connect the remote module s attached cable to the REMOTE LEVEL CONTROL RJ 11 jack on the amplifier s input panel 1 Initially turn the INPUT LEVEL control s to the minimum counterclockwise position s 2 Reconnect the negative lead to your vehicle s battery Apply power to the audio system and play a dynamic music track from CD or tape NOTE After the source unit is on blue LEDs on the top panel will illuminate indicating the amplifier is on If not check the wiring especially the remote connection from the source unit Also refer to Troubleshooting on the next page 3 On the source unit increase the volume control to maximum position Slowly increase the INPUT LEVEL control s clockwise towards three 0 clock and observe the I E OPT LED on the amplifier top At the ideal setting it should flash on musical peaks signifying maximum voltage is being delivered in the 2 channel or bridge modes or maximum current is being delivered in the parallel mode If the I E OPT LED is on steadily the amplifier is being overdriven Turn the INPUT LEVEL control s back slightly until the I E OPT LED flashes on musical peaks SETTING DBO ALL MODELS EXCEPT Px600 2 Dynamic Bass Optimizer DBO is a new approach to enhancing low frequency reproduction in a vehicle Conventional bass boost controls add bass at a fixed frequency and cause the amplifier to consume considerable power
16. wer Series amplifier you can also drive two woofers separately by connecting the speakers in the 2 channel mode see Figure 1 on page 3 In this mode the minimum nominal impedance is 2 ohms On BPx models set the OUTPUT MODE switch to 2CH BR SETTING THE CROSSOVER S IMPORTANT If you plan to use the Px300 4 or Px600 2 to drive full range speakers set the X OVER MODE switch es to FLAT and skip to the next section Setting Input Sensitivity 1 Initially set the X OVER FREQ control s midway Later when listening to music in the next section adjust them for least perceived distortion from midrange and high frequency speakers while allowing them to reproduce as much bass as possible 2 Depending on your system plan set the X OVER MODE switch es to LP low pass HP high pass or FLAT 3 For HP filters set the X OVER SLOPE switch es to 24dB to limit bass and provide increased system volume with less distortion For LP filters use 12dB or 24dB according to taste However using a 24dB slope will make bass less directional since midrange frequencies are being filtered from the woofer s response When choosing a low pass filter frequency for your subwoofers choose the highest frequency that will remove vocal information from the sound of the subwoofer SETTING INPUT SENSITIVITY NOTE For BPx models you can use the supplied REMOTE LEVEL CONTROL instead of the amplifier s INPUT LEVEL control
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