JBL BPX500.1 User Manual

car audio
power amplifier
owner’s manual
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JBL BPX500.1 Specifications

General

Brand	JBL
Model	BPX500.1
Category	Car Amplifier
Language	English

Summary

Installation Guide

Installation Warnings and Tips

Safety warnings and general installation advice for car audio amplifiers.

Choosing a Location and Mounting the Amplifier

Guidance on selecting a suitable location and securely mounting the amplifier.

Power Connections

Instructions for connecting power, ground, and remote terminals.

Speaker Connections

How to properly connect speakers to the amplifier outputs.

Wire Gauge Chart

Recommended wire gauges for different amplifier models and current draws.

BPX Models Application Diagrams

2-Channel Mode

Diagram showing 2-channel mode for driving a pair of subwoofers.

Bridged (Mono) Mode

Diagram showing bridged-mono mode for a single subwoofer.

Parallel Mode

Diagram showing parallel-mono mode for a single subwoofer.

PX600.2 Application Diagrams

Stereo Mode

Diagram showing stereo mode for driving full-range speakers.

Bridged (Mono) Mode

Diagram showing bridged-mono mode for a single subwoofer.

PX300.4 Application Diagrams

Stereo Mode

Diagram showing stereo mode for front and rear speaker pairs.

Tri-Mode Operation

Diagram showing tri-mode setup for component system and subwoofer.

Advanced Setup and Configuration

Setting the Output Mode

How to set amplifier output mode based on system configuration and impedance.

Setting the Crossover(s)

Guidance on adjusting crossover frequency and slope for optimal sound.

Setting Input Sensitivity

How to adjust input sensitivity for optimal signal levels and performance.

Setting DBO (Dynamic Bass Optimizer)

How to use DBO for enhancing bass response and conserving power.

Troubleshooting and Optional Features

Installing Neon Tubes

Step-by-step guide for installing optional neon tubes.

Troubleshooting: No Audio (Power LED Off)

Steps to resolve no audio when the power LED is off.

Troubleshooting: Protect LED Flashing

Steps to resolve issues indicated by a flashing protect LED.

Troubleshooting: I-E/OPT LED Always On

Steps to resolve when the I-E/OPT LED is constantly lit.

Troubleshooting: Distorted Audio

Steps to resolve distorted audio output or related LED indications.

Troubleshooting: Lack of Audio Punch

Steps to resolve audio lacking impact or 'punch'.

Technical Specifications

Power Output Ratings

Detailed power output for various impedances and configurations.

Minimum Speaker Impedance

Minimum speaker impedance supported by each amplifier model.

Frequency Response

Range of frequencies the amplifier can reproduce accurately.

Input Sensitivity

Required input voltage range for proper amplifier operation.

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Maximum signal-to-noise ratio for audio clarity.

Current Draw and Fuse

Maximum current draw and fuse replacement specifications.

Dimensions

Physical dimensions (Height x Width x Length) of the amplifiers.