JL AUDIO XDM800-8 800W 8-Channel Amplifier Owner’s Manual

XDM800-8
800W 8-Channel Amplifier
Owner’s Manual

XDM800-8 800W 8-Channel Amplifier

INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS

• Installation requires appropriate tools and safety equipment. Professional installation is recommended.
• This product is water-resistant Do not submerge or subject to high-pressure water spray.
• Before installation, turn off the audio system and disconnect the battery system from the audio system.
• When possible, install in a dry, well-ventilated location that does not interfere with factory-installed systems. If a dry environment is not available, a location that is not exposed to heavy splashing may be used.
• Do not install in the engine compartment, any areas of extreme heat or where it will be directly exposed to the elements.
• Before cutting or drilling, check for potential obstacles behind mounting surfaces.
• Carefully route all system wiring away moving parts and sharp edges; secure with cable ties or wire clamps and use grommets and loom where appropriate to protect from sharp edges.

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

• Only use this product with 12 volt, negative-grotmd electrical systems. This product is not certified or approved for use in aircraft.
• Mount this product securely to prevent damage or injury in severe conditions.
• An appropriate fuse (or circuit breaker) at the main power wire is vital for vehicle/vessel safety and must be installed within 18 inches (45 cm) of the positive battery connection.
• For ABYC and NMEA applications, circuit plutection is required within 7 inches (18 cm) of the battery, unless the cable is in an enclosure or conduit.
• Listen to your audio system at levels appropriate for operating conditions and hearing safety.

CONNECTIONS

| Connection| Description| Notes
---|---|---|---
①| +12V DC| Positive (+12V) Power Connection| • 4 AWG wire (required)
• Install 80A fuse at (+) battery post
Ground| Negative (GND) Ground Connection| • 4 AWG wire (required)
Remote| Positive (+12V) Activation Connection| • 18 – 12 AWG wire capacity
• See ⑥ Tum On Mode for more info
②| CH. 1 Input| Left Input Signal, Black RCA| • Accepts 200mV – 4V input voltage
• See ⑥Input Mode for more info
CH. 2 Input| Right Input Signal, Red RCA
CH. 3 Input| Left Input Signal, Black RCA
CH. 4 Input| Right Input Signal, Red RCA
CH. 5 Input| Left Input Signal, Black RCA
CH.6 Input| Right Input Signal, Red RCA
CH. 7 Input| Left Input Signal, Black RCA
CH. 8 Input| Right Input Signal, Red RCA
③| Remote Level Control| Remote Level Controller Connection (optional) (HD-RLC or MHD-RLC)| • Operates as an attenuator only:
Fully counter-clockwise = Level Muted
Fully dockwise = Level Unaffected
④| CH. 1 (L) Speaker Output| +| (+) Positive Speaker Output| CH. 1&2 Bridged (+)| • Minimum impedance load:
stereo mode ≥2 ohms
Bridged mode ≥4 ohms
• 16- 8AWG wire capacity
–| ( – ) Negative Speaker Output
CH. 2 (R) Speaker Output| +| (+) Positive Speaker Output
–| (-) Negative Speaker Output| CH. 1&2 Bridged (-)
CH. 3 (L) Speaker Output| +| (+) Positive Speaker Output| CH. 3&4 Bridged (+)
–| (-) Negative Speaker Output
CH. 4 (R) Speaker Output| +| (+) Positive Speaker Output
–| (-) Negative Speaker Output| CH. 3&4 Bridged (-)
CH. 5 (L) Speaker Output| +| (+) Positive Speaker Output| CH. 5&6 Bridged (+)
–| (-) Negative Speaker Output
CH.6 (R) Speaker Output| +| (+) Positive Speaker Output
–| (-) Negative Speaker Output| CH. 5&6 Bridged (-)
CH. 7 (L) Speaker Output| +| (+) Positive Speaker Output| CH. 7&8 Bridged (+)
–| (-) Negative Speaker Output
CH. 8 (R) Speaker Output| +| (+) Positive Speaker Output
–| (-) Negative Speaker Output| CH. 7&8 Bridged (-)

CONTROLS

| Control (Function)| Setting| Description
---|---|---|---
⑤| Status LED
(indicates operating status)| Flashing Green| Amplifier Powering Up, Audio Output Muted
Green| On-Normal Operation, Active Audio Output
Red| On-Safe Mode, Over-Temperature Condition, Audio Output Reduced
• Reverts to normal operation when temperature returns to a safe level
Amber(Yellow)| On-Safe Mode, Over-Current Condition, Audio Output Muted
• May exhibit repetitive, audible ticking or thumping noise in the output
• Inspect for speaker/wire short circuit or low impedance
LEDs Off| Amplifier Turns Off (unexpectedly), Low-Voltage Condition
• Occurs when battery or remote turn-on voltage drops below 10V
• Reverts to normal operation when voltage rises above 11V
⑥| Tum On Mode (configures activation method)| Remote| +12V Remote Turn-On (Preferred)
• Controlled by a switched +12V circuit or turn-on output of your source unit/OEM interface
Offset| DC Offset-Sensing (Automatic)
• Turns On by detecting the presence of srnall DC signal in OEM audio outputs and turns Off after the signal is removed| • Designed for high-level (speaker) signals only
• Detects input signal from CH. 1 (L) only
• Using DC Offset Signal Sensing methods will turn the ″Remote″ terminal into a +12v turn-on output.
Signai| Signal-Sensing (Automatic)
• Turns On by detecting full-range OEm audio signals and turns OFF after the signal is removed (within 30 seconds)
Input Filter (configures input filter application)| Car| Select for most installations (automotive or marine)
Boat| Select if experiencing interference from high-current mechanical switches/devices
Input Mode (configures inputh
signal connections)| 2 Ch.| Select when using CH. 1.2 inputs only
•CH. 3, 5 & 7 will operate with CH. 1 signal
•CH. 4, 6 & 8 will operate with CH. 2 signal
4 Ch.| Select when using CH. 1&2 and CH. 5&6 inputs
• CH. 3 will, operate with CH. 1 signal
• CH. 4 will, operate with CH. 2 signal
• CH. 7 will, operate with CH. 5 signal
• CH. 8 will, operate with CH. 6 signal
8 Ch.| Select when using all eight inputs
Remote Level Mode (configures HD-RLC operation – optional)| All| Adjusts level of all channels equally| •Multiple amplifiers can be controlled from a single HD- RLC using a non- duplex phone line splitter and multiple phone cables.
5 – 8| Adjusts level of all channels 5,6, 7 & 8 only
7 & 8| Adjusts level of channels 7 & 8 only

CONTROLS

| Control (Function)| Setting| Description
---|---|---|---
⑦| Input Sens. (adjusts each channel pair′s input stage)| Variable| Use tpo match the source unit′s output voltage with the imputs of eacgh pair of amplifier channels. See Appendix A for detailed infformation.
CH. 1&2| Filter Mode
(configures the filter of CH. 1&2)| Off| Filter defeated; passes full range of frequencies present at the inputs
HP| Attentuates frequendes below the CH. 1&2 “Filter Freq. (Hz)” dial, at a rate of 12dB/octave
LP| Attentuates frequencies above the CH. 1&2″Filter Freq. (Hz)” dial, at a rate of 12dB/octave
Filter Freq. (Hz)
(adjusts filter cutoff frequency)| Variable| Use to adjust the cutoff frequency of channel 1&2, active filter, from so Hz – 500Hz/12dB Prr per ocwve
CH. 3&4

| Filter Mode
(configures the A filter of CH. 3&4)| Off| Filter defeated; passes full range of frequencies present at the inputs
HP| Attentuates frequendes below the CH. 3&4.Filter Freq. (Hzr dial, at a rate of 12dB/octave
LP| Attentuates frequendes above the CH. 3&4″Flfter Freq. Hzr dial at a rate of 12dB/octave
Filter Freq. (Hz)
(adjusts firter cutoff frequency)| Variable| Use to adjust the cutoff frequency of channel 3&4, active filter, frorn 50 Hz – 500 Hz / 12dB per octave

CH. 5&6

| Filter Mode
(configures the filter of CH. 506)| Off| Filter defeated; passes full range of frequencies present at the inputs
HP| Attentuates frequendes below the CH.5.6″Filter Freq. (Hz)” dial, at a rate of 12dB/octave
LP| Attentuates frequendes above the CH.5.6″Filter Freq. (Hz)” dial, at a rate of 12dB/octave
Filter Freq. (Hz)
(adjusts filter cutoff frequency)| Variable| Use to adjust the cutoff frequency of channel 5&6′s, active filter, from 50Hz- 500Hz/ 12dB per octave
CH. 7&8| Filter Mode
(configures the filter of CH. 7&8)| Off| Filter defeated; passes full range of frequencies present at the inputs
HP| Attentuates frequendes below the CH. 7&8 “Fifter Freq. (Hz)” dial, at a rate of 12dB/octave
LP| Attentuates frequendes above the CH. 7&8 “Fifter Freq. (Hz)” dial, at a rate of 12dB/octave
Filter Freq. (Hz)
(adjusts filter cutoff frequency)| Variable| Use to adjust the cutoff frequency of channel 7&8’s active filter, from 50 Hz -500Hz/12 dB per octave

APPENDIX A:
Input Sensitivity Level Setting
Follow the steps below to adjust the input sensitivity of each amplifier channel pair to achieve overall system balance.
Necessary Equipment

• Digital AC Voltmeter

• Sine-wave test tone recorded at 0 dBfs reference level in the frequency range to be amplified.
  Do not use attenuated test tones (-10 dB, -20 dB, etc).
  Full range channel/amplifier applications: 1 kHz
  Subwoofer channel/amplifier applications: 50 Hz

• Depending on your type of source unit, the sine-wave may be played via a CD, USB thumb drive, portable media player or Bluetooth* audio source. Make sure to disable any EQ/DSP modes on your portable media player during level setting.

The Nine-Step Procedure

1. Disconnect the speaker(s) from the amplifier’s speaker output connectors.
2. Turn off all processing (bass/treble, loudness, EQ etc.) on the source unit, processors (if used) and amplifier. Set the fader control to center position and the subwoofer level control to 3/4 of maximum, if used.
3. Turn all “Input Sens!’ controls all the way down.
4. Set the source unit volume to 3/4 of full volume. This will allow for reasonable gain overlap with moderate clipping at full volume.
5. Using the chart below, determine the target voltage for input sensitivity adjustment according to the nominal impedance of the speaker system connected to the amplifier outputs.
6. Verify that you have disconnected the speakers before proceeding. Playa track with an appropriate sine wave (within the frequency range to be amplified) at 3/4 source unit volume.
7. Connect the AC voltmeter to the speaker output terminals of the amplifier. If the channel pair is operating in stereo, it is only necessary to measure one channel. If bridged, make sure you test the voltage at the correct terminals (Li- and R-).
8. Increase the”Input Sens: control until the target voltage is observed with the voltmeter.
9. Once you have adjusted each channel section to its maximum low-distortion output level, reconnect the speaker(s). Thelnput Sens.” controls can now be adjusted downward if the amplifier requires attenuation to achieve the desired system balance.

SPECIFICATIONS

Amplifier Section

(Note: CCA/Copper Clad Aluminum wire is not recommended.)
Recommended Fuse| 80 A
Rated RMS Power @ 14.4V, <1% THD+N| 75Wx 8@ 4 Ω| 100Wx 8@ 2 Ω
150W x 4 @ 8 Ω Bridged| 200W x4 @ 4 Ω Bridged
Rated RMS Power @ 12.5V, <1% THD+N| 60W x 8 @ 4 Ω| 90Wx 8 @ 2Ω
120W x 4@ 8 Ω Bridged| 180W x 4 @ 4 Ω Bridged
Frequency Response| 12 Hz -22 kHz (+0, -1dB)
S/N Ratio
A-weighted, 20 Hz-20 kHz noise bandwidth)| >104 dB (Referred to rated power),

84 dB (Referred to 1W)
Damping Factor| >150 / 50 Hz 0 4 0, >75 / 50 Hz ;,, 2 0

Input Section

Signal Processing

Active, 12dB/octave, High-Pass or Low-Pass (50 – 500 Hz), defeatable
Remote Level Control| HD-RLC or MHD-RLC (optional). Full mute to 0 dB range.

Dimensions

Due to ongoing product development all specifications are subject to change without notice.

Warranty

USA Limited Warranty
FOR CAR AUDIO PRODUCTS SOLD AT RETAIL:
JL Audio warrants these products to be free of defects in materials and workmanship from the original date ofpurchasefor these periods:
One (1) year from the original date ofpurchase:CarSpeakers and Subwoofers
Two (2) years from the original date of purchase: Car Amplifiers, Electronlcs, Enclosed Subwoofers, Stealthbox and Connection Products
Note: The Car Amplifier Warranty Period Is extended to three (3) years when accompanied with the purchase of a qualifying JL Audio Amplifier Power Connection System and with installation by an authorized JL Audio dealer.
This warranty is not transferable and applies only to the original retail purchaser from an authorized JL Audio dealer in the USA. Should service be necessary under thiswarranty for any reason due to manufacturing defect or malfunction, JL Audio will (at its discretion), repair or replace the defective product with new or remanufactured product at no charge.
Note: Products purchased from unauthorized dealers are not covered under warranty.
Damage caused by the following is not covered under warranty: accident, misuse, physical abuse, product modification or neglect, failure to follow Installation instructions, unauthorized repair attempts, misrepresentations by the seller. loudspeakers with thermal or over-excursion damage are not covered under warranty. This warranty does not cover incidental, accidental or consequential damages and does not cover the cost of removing or reinstalling products. Cosmetic damage due to improper handling, accident or normal wear and tear or exposure to harsh chemicals is not covered under warranty. Jl Audio will not be responsible for restoring or maintaining custom finishes or cosmetic treatments applied toproducts.
This warranty is void If the product’s serial number has been removed, altered or defaced.
Any applicable implied warranties are limited in duration tothe period ofthe express warranty as provided herein beginning with the date of the original purchase at retail, and no warranties, whether express or implied, shall apply to this product thereafter. Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties, therefore these exclusions may not apply to you.This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you mayalso have other rights which vary from state to state.
If you need service on your JL Audio product:
All USA retail warranty returns should be nnt to JLAudio freight prepaid through an authorized JL Audio dealer and must be accompanied by proofofpurchase (a copyof the original retail sales receipt.) Direct returns from consumers or non-authorized dealers will be refused unless specifically authorized by Jl Audio with avalid return authorization number. Warranty expiration on products returned without proof of purchase will be determined from the manufacturing date code. Coverage may be invalidated asthisdate is prior to purchasedate.Return only defective components. (If one speaker fails in asystem, return only that speakercomponent, not the entire system.)Non- defective itemsreceived will be returned freight-collect. Customer is responsible for shipping charges and insurance in sending the product to Jl Audio. Freight damage on returns is not covered under warranty.
JL Audio Customer Service:
1-954-443 -1100
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Eastern Time Zone)
JL Audio Technical Support:
www.jlaudio.com/support
Original Equipment Warranty
For JL Audio products installed as original equipment by a boat or vehicle manufacturer, warranty coverage Is provided within the boat or vehicle manufacturer’swarranty program.Please contact your boat dealeror manufacturer.
International Warranty
JL Audio Car Audio products are warrantied against defects in materials and workmanship for a minimum time period as stated in the USA warranty above, beginning on thedate of purchasefrom aDealerauthorized by aJL Audio Distributor. The warranty is only valid within the country of purchase and products are covered by each country’s JL Audio Distributor warranty program. To find your country’s Distributor please visit this link: www.jtaudio.com/pages/dealer-locator
Consumers In the EEA countries and the Russian Federation are protected by local consumer law and benefit from local statutory warranties.
Jl Audio reserves the right to change or modify any of the terms and conditions contained in this Warranty Statement, at any time and in our sole discretion. Any changes or modification will be effective immediately upon posting of the revisions on the JL Au dio website at www.jlaudlo.com/warranty , and you waive any right you may have to receive specific notice of such changes or modifications.

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