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can be controlled with the source unit fader,
without affecting the level of the subwoofer channel.
See diagram B below.
Note: This configuration can also be set up so
that the subwoofer level tracks with the front
channel level.To configure the system in this
manner, go to the “Subwoofer Channel Control
Section” / “Input From” selector switch and
select “Front” instead of “F+R”.
C) Two pairs of inputs connected to the rear
and subwoofer inputs of the 500/5 (a source unit
or processor with front and rear outputs is
required). In this mode, the source unit or
processor fader adjusts the relative level of the
subwoofer channel vs. all four satellite channels as
a whole.The relative level of the front and rear
channels is pre-set with the amplifier input
sensitivity controls and cannot be adjusted from
the source unit. See diagram C on page 16.
D)Three pairs of inputs connected to the rear,
front and subwoofer inputs of the 500/5.This mode
is applicable for use in systems with a source unit or
processor that provides discrete front, rear and
subwoofer outputs. In this mode, the subwoofer
level and front to rear fading can be controlled from
the front of the vehicle. See diagram D on page 16.
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Adjusts level of
rear channels.
Select 12dB or
24dB/octave filter
slope for rear
channels
(high-pass)
Select Ambience
Mode (Off or On)
Select “Low” for
preamp level inputs
or “High” for
speaker level inputs
Select “Low” for
preamp level inputs
or “High” for
speaker level inputs
Select “2ch”
Input Mode
Amp Output to
Rear Satellite
Speakers
Amp Output to
Front Satellite
Speakers
Select “HP”
(High-Pass)
Mode
Select 12dB or
24dB/octave filter
slope for front
channels
(high-pass)
Select “x1”
range for rear
filter freq.
(50-500 Hz)
Select “x1” range
for front filter freq.
(50-500 Hz)
Select high-pass
filter freq. for
rear channels
(50-500 Hz)
Adjusts level of
front channels.
Input from
source unit or
processor
Not Used
Front Input Section
Input Sens.
Input Voltage
Low/High
Left Ch.
Right Ch.
Front Filter Section
Freq. Range
x1/x10
HP Filter Freq.(Hz)
Front Speaker Outputs
Filter Slope
12dB/24dB
Filter Mode
Off/BP/HP
Rear Speaker Outputs (25Wx2)
Rear Input Section
Input Sens.
Input Voltage
Low/High
Left Ch.
Right Ch.
L-R Ambience
Off/On
Rear Filter Section
Freq. Range
x1/x10
Filter Freq. (Hz)
High-Pass Filter
Off/12dB/24dB
F/R Input Mode
2ch/4ch
Also sets
low-pass
cutoff for
Front Ch.
Bandpass
filter (when
selected)
Rear
Inputs
Only
Front
and
Rear
Select high-pass
filter freq. for rear
channels (50-500 Hz)
Adjusts level of
rear channels.
Select 12dB or
24dB/octave filter
slope for rear
channels
(high-pass)
Select Ambience
Mode (Off or On)
Select “Low” for
preamp level inputs
or “High” for
speaker level inputs
Select “4ch”
Input Mode
Amp Output to
Rear Satellite
Speakers
Amp Output to
Front Satellite
Speakers
Select “HP”
(High-Pass)
Mode
Select 12dB or
24dB/octave filter
slope for front
channels
(high-pass)
Select “x1”
range for rear
filter freq.
(50-500 Hz)
Select “x1” range
for front filter freq.
(50-500 Hz)
Select high-pass
filter freq. for
rear channels
(50-500 Hz)
Adjusts level of
front channels.
Input from rear
outputs of source
unit or processor
Input from front
outputs of source
unit or processor
Select “Low” for
preamp level inputs
or “High” for
speaker level inputs
Front Input Section
Input Sens.
Input Voltage
Low/High
Left Ch.
Right Ch.
Front Filter Section
Freq. Range
x1/x10
HP Filter Freq.(Hz)
Front Speaker Outputs
Filter Slope
12dB/24dB
Filter Mode
Off/BP/HP
Rear Speaker Outputs (25Wx2)
Rear Input Section
Input Sens.
Input Voltage
Low/High
Left Ch.
Right Ch.
L-R Ambience
Off/On
Rear Filter Section
Freq. Range
x1/x10
Filter Freq. (Hz)
High-Pass Filter
Off/12dB/24dB
F/R Input Mode
2ch/4ch
Also sets
low-pass
cutoff for
Front Ch.
Bandpass
filter (when
selected)
Rear
Inputs
Only
Front
and
Rear
Select high-pass
filter freq. for rear
channels (50-500 Hz)
Note:This configuration can also be set up so that the subwoofer level tracks with the front channel level and only the rear channels are faded. To configure
the system in this manner,go to the Subwoofer Channel Control Section “Input From” selector switch and select“Front” instead of “F+R”.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS
STEREO BI-AMP MODE:
This is the most common application for a
5-channel amplifier. In this mode, the front satellite
speakers, rear satellite speakers and subwoofer(s) are
independently powered and filtered. Front and rear
channels each have independent high-pass filters and
the subwoofer channel has an independent low-pass
filter. Left and right front satellite channels deliver
100W x 2 @ 1.5 - 4Ω per channel. Left and right
rear satellite channels deliver 25W x 2 @ 3 - 4Ω per
channel. One mono subwoofer channel delivers
250W x 1 @ 1.5 - 4Ω.
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Input Connection Options for the Stereo Bi-Amp
mode are as follows:
A) Single pair of inputs connected to the rear
inputs of the 500/5. In this mode, the user has no
fading capability between the front and rear channels
and no separate adjustability of subwoofer level from
the front of the vehicle. See diagram A below.
B)Two pairs of inputs connected to the front and
rear inputs of the 500/5 (a source unit or processor
with front and rear pairs of outputs is required).In
this mode, the user has front-to-rear fading
capability with non-fading sub-bass level.This means
that the relative level of the front and rear satellites
Not Used
Select 12dB or
24dB/octave filter
slope for sub
channel (low-pass)
Adjusts level of
sub channel
30 Hz Infrasonic
Filter for sub
channel
(On or Off)
For full-range
preamp output
select “F+R”
For preamp output
to slave subwoofer
amplifier(s) select
“Sub LP”
To input of
additional
amplifier (if used)
Control LF (bass)
boost level with
on-board knob
or optional
RBC-1 controller
Select “Low” for
preamp level inputs
or “High” for
speaker level inputs
Select low-pass
filter freq. for
sub channel
(40-200 Hz)
Amp Output to
Subwoofers
Select “F+R”
Input Mode
JL AUDIO 500/5
five-channel system amplifier
+12VDC Ground Remote
Subwoofer Output (250Wx1)
Sub LP/F+R Inputs/Front
Subwoofer Channel Control Section
Input Sens.
Input Voltage
Low/High
Independent Sub Input
Sub LP Filter
Off/12dB/24dB
Preamp Output Section
Signal From
Filter Freq. (Hz)
Remote Bass
Port
Off/30Hz
LF Boost (dB)
Input From:
Ind./F+R/Front
Infrasonic Filter
Left
Right
Left Ch.
Right Ch.
+1
+13
+3
+7
+10
Not Used
Select 12dB or
24dB/octave filter
slope for sub
channel (low-pass)
Adjusts level of
sub channel
30 Hz Infrasonic
Filter for sub
channel
(On or Off)
For full-range
preamp output
select “F+R”
For preamp output
to slave subwoofer
amplifier(s) select
“Sub LP”
To input of
additional
amplifier (if used)
Control LF (bass)
boost level with
on-board knob
or optional
RBC-1 controller
Select “Low” for
preamp level inputs
or “High” for
speaker level inputs
Select low-pass
filter freq. for
sub channel
(40-200 Hz)
Amp Output to
Subwoofers
Select “F+R” or
“Front” Input
Mode
JL AUDIO 500/5
five-channel system amplifier
+12VDC Ground Remote
Subwoofer Output (250Wx1)
Sub LP/F+R Inputs/Front
Subwoofer Channel Control Section
Input Sens.
Input Voltage
Low/High
Independent Sub Input
Sub LP Filter
Off/12dB/24dB
Preamp Output Section
Signal From
Filter Freq. (Hz)
Remote Bass
Port
Off/30Hz
LF Boost (dB)
Input From:
Ind./F+R/Front
Infrasonic Filter
Left
Right
Left Ch.
Right Ch.
+1
+13
+3
+7
+10
A) Single pair of inputs connected to the rear inputs of the 500/5.In this mode,the user has no fading capability between the front
and rear channels and no adjustability of subwoofer level from the front of the vehicle.
B) Two pairs of inputs connected to the front and rear inputs of the 500/5 (a source unit or processor with front and rear pairs of outputs
is required).In this mode,the user has front-to-rear fading capability with non-fading sub-bass level.This means that the relative level
of the front and rear satellites can be controlled with the source unit fader,without affecting the level of the subwoofer channel.