JBL BassPro Car Subwoofer
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1. Source Unit Subw oofer Level Control RF Speaker 000 2 ooo O a dto OO000000 0 LR Speaker Source Unit RR Speaker Figure 8 High level connections Connect BassPro s high level inputs to either the front or rear speaker outputs of your head unit splice crimps not included CONTROLS AND Bass Pro has controls and indicators that help simplify sonic integration with almost any vehicle s unique acoustic properties These controls are located on the amplifier panel as shown in Figure 10 Power LED Gain Control Crossover Remote Bass Control Auto Turn On FUNCTIONS POWER LED This indicator will glow red when the BassPro is operating GAIN CONTROL Use this control to adjust the relative volume loudness of BassPro with the other speakers in the vehicle CROSSOVER Use this control to adjust the amount of high frequency information present in BassPro s out put A lower value signifies less high frequency content BassPro r POWER HIGH LEVEL E pem BATT POWER AUTO INPUT 12 TURN ON LINE INPUT G C C P aoj e a R L L p EL2. Disconnect the vehicle s negative battery terminal before starting the installation Check clearances on both sides of a planned mounting surface Be sure that screws or wires will not puncture brake lines fuel lines or wiring harnesses and that wire routing will not interfere with the safe operation of the vehicle e When making electrical connections make sure they are secure and properly insulated If BassPro s fuse must be replaced be sure to use the same type of fuse and current rating as that of the original Figure 1 CHOOSING A MOUNTING LOCATION FOR BASSPRO Choose a mounting location that doesn t interfere with cargo the fold down rear seat or the trunk lid The best location is usually a corner of the trunk or cargo area as shown in Figures 1 and 2 Securely mount BassPro to the mounting surface using the four enclosed self tapping screws Choose a mounting location in the front of the vehicle for the remote level control Figure 2 INSTALLING THE REM OTE The Subwoofer Level Control may be mounted under the dash or dismantled and mounted in the dash for a factory installed appearance UNDER DASH M OUNTING Select a mounting location that allows easy access to the control while driv ing Using the Subwoofer Level Control as a template mark and drill holes in the mounting surface Attach the Subwoofer Level Control using the mounting screws provided Figure 4 IN DASH
3. igi el J Rear View of Level Control Circuit Board Figure 6 Subwoofer Level Control electrical connection POWER CONNECTIONS Connecting power to BassPro is shown in Figure 7 Please observe the following installation tips When using the high level input con nections BassPro will automatically turn on when you turn on your radio In this case the remote REM con nection is not needed Use at least 20 AWG speaker wire for speaker level input connections Chassis Ground Bare Metal Fuse 20A Use at least 12 AWG wire for the Positive Battery BATT 12 and Ground connections If needed use at least 20 AWG wire for the remote REM turn on connection Connect BassPro s BATT 12V terminal directly to the battery s posi tive terminal Install a fuse holder with a 20A fuse within 18 of the bat tery s positive terminal Remote Turn On qhO OO000000 0 Source Unit Route all power wires through a grom met in the vehicle s firewall If a factory grommet is not available install one Connect a short ground wire from BassPro s ground terminal to the nearest bare metal surface For a good connection use sandpaper to clear paint from the metal surface and use a screw with a lock star washer P POWER g H AHarman International Company AUTO TURN ON J GAIN CE REM BATT al CROSSOVER 70 Hz 1
4. Frequency response Fuse rating Max current draw Idle current draw Input sensitivity Crossover frequency Crossover slope Dimensions L x W x H includes mounting feet Declaration of Conformity CE We Harman Consumer International 2 route de Tours 72500 Chateau du Loir FRANCE declare in own responsibility that the product described in this owner s manual is in compliance with technical standards EN 55013 A14 1999 EN 55020 A14 1999 Emmanuel Millot Harman Consumer International Chateau du Loir France 3 03 100 W atts 20Hz 120Hz 20A 12A lt 800mA 50mV to 4V Line level input 1V to 16V universal interface 70Hz 120Hz 12dB 16 1 8 x 9 1 2 x 12 1 4 410mm x 242mmx 312mm J BL Consumer Products 250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury NY 11797 USA 1 800 336 4 BL 4525 FAX 1 516 682 3523 www jbl com 2003 Harman International Industries Incorporated J BLis a registered trademark of Harman International Industries Incorporated Part No BASSPROOM 3 03 H A Harman International Company
5. 20 MIN BassPro The remote REM connection requires a 5 to 12 Vdc signal for BassPro to turn on when using the line level connections M ost head units with preamp outputs provide this remote voltage signal As an alternative connect this terminal to a switched ignition circuit BassPro HIGH LEVEL INPUT LINE INPUT En L alje U REMOTE GAIN CONTROL MAX Connection Panel Figure 7 APPLICATIONS BassPro is equipped with two line level RCA inputs and two high level inputs To help you plan the installation of BassPro we have included two system application diagrams in Figures 8 and 9 For more installation suggestions contact your local authorized J BL car audio dealer Figure 9 Line level connections with two outputs single full range or sub woofer LF Speaker RCA Stereo Cables Left Speaker fo gt ge gt BassPro Right Side EN M aremania BassPro Right Side Subw oofer Level Control Right Speaker Cc 20 Splices s22 BC C dSS _Spli es not supplied Gro oo505500 0 not supplied not supplied
6. BassPrao powered subwoofer Syp tam canara A manual THE OFFICIAL m OF LIVE LL wall THANK YOU for choosing the J BL BassPro BassPro has been designed to deliver great bass performance froma compact easily installed powered subwoofer enclosure To get the best performance from your BassPro we strongly recommend that installation be entrusted to a qualified professional Although these instruc tions explain how to install BassPro in a general sense they do not show spe cific 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 J BL car audio dealer about professional installation In order that we may better serve you should you require warranty service please retain your original sales receipt and register your BassPro n 7 Designad and enginaerad online atwww jbl com im the LUSA INSTALLATION WARNING Playing loud music in an automobile can hinder your ability to hear traffic and permanently dam age your hearing We recommend listening at low or moderate levels while driving your car J BL accepts no liability for hearing loss bodily injury or property damage resulting from the use or misuse of this product INSTALLATION WARNINGS ANDTIPS e Always wear protective eyewear when using tools
7. E E OFF Hedel CROSSOVER GAIN R 70 Hz 120 MIN MAX Le FUSE 20A REMOTE GAIN CONTROL a p Cy P QO N y H AHarman International Company AUTO TURN OFF DELAY MAX 5 MIN Figure 10 AUTO TURN ON For speaker level connections used this switch to activate or deactivate BassPro s automatic turn on circuit For most speaker level applications slide the switch to the AUTO position If you prefer to use the remote REM connection slide the switch to the OFF position REM OTE BASS CONTROL Use this RJ 11 jack to connect the supplied remote bass control SETTING THE CONTROLS 1 Make sure the head unit is off and VOLUM E control is set to minimum 2 On BassPro s amplifier panel set the CROSSOVER to its maximum frequency of 120Hz as shown in Figure 10 Note If using the REM OTE BASS CONTROL set GAIN to maximum and set the BASS CONTROL to the midpoint Turn the head unit ON and play a selection of your favorite music track that has substantial bass Adjust the CROSSOVER control counterclockwise until you hear only low frequency information Example you should not hear vocals coming from BassPro when seated in the normal listening position Adjust the BASS CONTROL either clockwise or counterclockwise to suit your taste and to avoid audible distortion If you elect to not install the Remote Bass Control adjust the GAIN control to the maximum level t
8. MOUNTING Disassemble the Subwoofer Level Control by removing the two Phillips head screws on the front panel rear panel and on top Remove the Subwoofer Level Control s bottom and side panels Slide the Subwoofer Level Control s PC board forward to release the RJ 11 connector from the back panel and remove the board along with the potentiometer knob and connector as a single assembly Figure 4 Under dash mounting of the Subwoofer Level Control Choose a mounting location that allows easy access to the control and provides 1 3 4 clearance behind the mounting surface Drill a 9 32 hole in the mounting surface Feed the Subwoofer Level Control s potentiometer shaft with the knob removed through the hole and use the nut and washer provided to hold the control in place Figure 5 Washer Knob N N N R N 9 N N R N N N N N N N N N N N N N N BABABBABRABaae CONNECTING THE SUBWOOFER LEVEL CONTROL TO BASSPRO Route the cable behind the dash or other interior panels and under the carpet Do not route the cable outside the vehicle Connect the RJ 11 cable between the RJ 11 receptacle on the BassLink and the receptacle on the Subwoofer Level Control Figure 6 Socket for Control Cable Level Control Circuit Board Figure 5 In dash mounting of the Subwoofer Level Control BassPro Connector Panel BassPro Control Cable
9. hat provides undistorted output from the BassPro with the head unit s volume control at its 3 o clock setting Note In most cases the above steps will provide you with satisfactory results However the actual process may require several readjustments of each control since the settings will interact with one another If necessary consult your authorized J BL car audio dealer for help in tun ing your system TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS POWER LED not lit 1 Fuse is blown and needs replacement 2 Head unit not functioning properly 3 Check remote turn on power and ground connections POWER LED is lit but there is no bass 1 Inputs are not connected Check connections 2 Head unit fader controls are not set properly Adjust head unit controls to feed audio signals to BassPro 3 Incorrect GAIN control setting Output sounds muddy or distorted 1 GAIN is set too high 2 Bass level is set too high on head unit 3 Head unit output is distorted or blown See your authorized J BL car audio dealer Output gets louder when the head unit balance is adjusted to L or R Using speaker level connection one of the speaker connections is reversed Reverse one channel POWER LED remains ON after system is turned off Speaker level connections have a five minute turn off delay Check the unit at a later time BassPro SPECIFICATIONS Amplifier power
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