JL Audio 500/1v2 User Manual

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2) Precise Frequency Selection: The filter
frequency markings on the front panel of
the amplifier are for reference purposes and
are generally accurate to within 1/3 octave
or better. If you would like to select the filter
frequency with a higher level of precision,
consult Appendix C: Chart A-1 (page 16)
of this manual. This chart gives you a more
accurate frequency for each of the forty
detented positions of the frequency selection
control. This method can be very useful if the
amplifier is mounted in a location where you
can’t see the front panel markings easily.
3) Defeating the Amplifier Filter: The Low-
Pass filter can also be defeated completely,
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an external active crossover in the system.
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PREAMP OUTPUT SECTION
The 500/1v2 incorporates a flexible preamp
output section, designed to make multiple
amplifier systems easy to set up.
The Preamp output can be configured in three
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|
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Output Mode Filter Slope
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Filter Mode
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45
55
65
80
100
200
1) “Full-Range”: This is a pass-through mode
for the preamp output, delivering the same
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2) “Amp Filter”: The preamp output delivers
the same signal that is feeding the 500/1v2’s
amplifier section, including all the processing
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rotary control can be used to match the source
unit’s output voltage to the input stage of the
amplifier 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). To properly set the amplifier
for maximum clean output, please refer to
Appendix A (page 14) in this manual. After
using this procedure, you can then adjust
the level of the amplifier by adjusting the
input sensitivity downward, if the amplifier
requires attenuation to achieve the desired
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beyond the maximum level established during
the procedure outlined in Appendix A (page
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and possible speaker damage.
CROSSOVER CONTROLS
Crossovers are groups of individual electronic
filters which allow only certain frequency
ranges to pass through them by attenuating
frequencies outside the selected range. These
filters allow the user to specify what frequency
range will be sent out of each channel section
of the amplifier. This, in turn, allows each
speaker system to only reproduce a range of
frequencies it is well-suited for, resulting in
reduced distortion and improved fidelity.
AMPLIFIER LOWPASS FILTER
The 500/1v2 employs a sophisticated, state-
variable, low-pass active filter for its internal
channel. This feature is designed to attenuate
frequencies above its filter frequency, so that the
system’s subwoofers do not reproduce any audible
midrange content.
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|
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and features the ability to select between a
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vehicle, different slopes may be required to
produce a smooth transition to the mid-bass
speakers in the system. Experiment to find
the slope which best matches the acoustic
requirements of your system.
Tuning Hint: A trunk mounted sub whose
output has to "fight" through a rear deck or a
back seat often benefits from the 12 dB/octave
slope which lets more upper bass content
pass through. A sub that fires directly into
the listening environment is more likely
to benefit from a 24 dB/octave slope.
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You should always listen to the system carefully
to determine the best choice as vehicle acoustics
and other factors play a big role in choosing the
most appropriate filter slope.

JL Audio 500/1v2 Specifications

General

Brand	JL Audio
Model	500/1v2
Category	Amplifier
Language	English