INSTALLATION
WARNING: Playing loud music in anY Before drilling or cutting holes, use aPOWER CONNECTIONSRemote Connection
automobile can hinder your ability to hearutility knife to remove unwanted fabricThe CS amplifiers require a reliable Connect the amplifierOs Remote (REM)
traffic and permanently damage your or vinyl to keep material from snaggingconnection to the vehicleOs electrical terminal to the source unitOs Remote Turn-
hearing. We recommend listening at low orin a drill bit.system in order to perform optimally. On lead using a minimum of 18-gauge wire.
moderate levels while driving your car. JBLY When routing cables, keep input-signalSee Figure 1 for terminal connection
accepts no liability for hearing loss, bodilycables away from power cables andlocations. Please adhere to the followingNOTE: If your source unit does not have a
injury or property damage resulting fromspeaker wires.instructions carefully: remote turn-on connection, connect the
the use or misuse of this product.YWhen making connections, make amplifierOs (REM) terminal to the vehicleOs
certain they are secure and properlyGround Connectionaccessory circuit.
IMPORTANT: To get the best insulated.Connect the amplifierOs Ground (GND)
performance from your JBL CS Seriesterminal to a solid point on the vehicleOsSpeaker Connections
Y If the amplifierOs fuse must be replaced,
amplifiers, we strongly recommend thatuse only the same type and rating asmetal chassis, as close to the amplifier Refer to the application guides on the
installation be entrusted to a qualified that of the original. Do not substituteas possible. Refer to the chart below to pages that follow. Speaker connections
professional. Although these instructionsdetermine minimum wire-gauge size. Sandshould be made using a minimum of
explain how to install CS amplifiers in aanother kind.away any paint from this location; use a star-16-gauge wire.
general sense, they do not show specifictype-lock washer to secure the connection.
CHOOSING A LOCATION
installation methods that may be requiredAND MOUNTING THEWire Gauge Chart
for your particular vehicle. If you do notPower ConnectionAmplifierMaximumMinimum
have the necessary tools or experience, AMPLIFIERConnect a wire (see chart at right forModelCurrent DrawWire Gauge
do not attempt the installation yourself.Choose a mounting location in the trunk appropriate gauge) directly to the vehicleOsCS50.440A #8 AWG
Instead, please ask your authorized JBLor cargo area where the amplifier will notpositive battery terminal, and install anCS200.142A #8 AWG
be damaged by shifting cargo. Amplifier
car audio dealer about professional cooling is essential for proper amplifierappropriate fuse holder within 18" of theThese recommendations assume 10' � 12'
installation.battery terminal. Do not install the fuse atwire runs. If your installation differs mark-
operation. If the amplifier is to be installedthis time. Route the wire to the amplifierOsedly, you will need to adjust the wire gauge
INSTALLATION in an enclosed space, make sure there islocation, and connect it to the amplifierOsaccordingly.
sufficient air circulation for the amplifier
WARNINGS AND TIPSto cool itself.Positive (+12V) terminal. Be sure to use
Y Always wear protective eyewear whenappropriate grommets whenever routing
using tools.wires through the firewall or other sheet
YTurn off the audio system and other When mounting the amplifier under a metal. Failure to adequately protect the
seat, ensure that it is clear of all moving
electrical devices before you start.seat parts and does not affect the seat positive wire from potential damage may
Disconnect the (�) negative lead fromadjustments. Mount the amplifier so it result in a vehicle fire. When you are done
your vehicleOs battery.routing and connecting this wire, you may
Y Check clearances on both sides of is not damaged by the feet of backseat install a 40A fuse at the battery.
passengers. Make sure that the amplifier
a planned mounting surface beforeis mounted securely using nuts and bolts
drilling any holes or installing anyor the supplied mounting screws.
screws. Remember that the screws
can extend behind the surface.
Mount the amplifier so that it remains
Y At the installation sites, locate anddry � never mount an amplifier outside
make a note of all fuel lines, hydraulicthe vehicle or in the engine compartment.
brake lines, vacuum lines and electrical
wiring. Use extreme caution when cut-
ting or drilling in and around these areas.
Figure 1. Terminal connection end plate.
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