MAKING THE CONNECTIONS
POWER CONNECTIONSConnect the source unitOs remote SIGNAL CONNECTIONSFor gauges, varying voltages are output
Use 0-gauge cable to connect theturn-on lead to the REMOTE terminalUse high-quality twisted-pair RCAon selected RJ45 pins to indicate
amplifierOs GND� terminal directly toon the amplifier (see Figure 5). Use audio cables to connect your sourcevoltage, current and temperature.
the vehicleOs chassis (see Figure 5).any convenient gauge wire for the unitOs main stereo or subwoofer RCA
Scrape off all paint from the metal areaconnection.output jacks to the amplifierOs L/RFor battery voltage, linear scale (pin 1):
for a good, clean ground connection.INPUT jacks. For a single subwoofer2 volts = 8 volts at the battery
Make sure the ground wire is as shortThe amplifierOs internal neon lightsoutput, use an RCA OY� adapter to 4.5 volts = 18 volts at the battery
as possible and is connected to metalrequire a separate switched power connect its signal to both input jacks.
For temperature, linear scale (pin 2):
on the vehicleOs body. Do not connectconnection with at least a 2-ampere0 volts = �10 degrees Celsius
the GND� cable to the frame of thecurrent capacity. If desired, install aAs a convenience, each JBL A6000GTi5 volts = 110 degrees Celsius
vehicle. It is isolated from the chassisswitch to turn on the neon lights or a
or A3000GTi amplifier is also equippedFor current, linear scale (pin 3):
using rubber shims and will not providerelay triggered by a circuit in the vehiclewith a set of PASS-THRU L/R RCA
0 volts = 0 amperes current draw
an adequate ground. Instead, use the(e.g., door switch, trunk pin switch oraudio jacks. They will pass incoming5 volts = 800 amperes current draw
trunkOs floor or cargo area as a suitableother turn-on source). If you want the
audio signals unaltered, and you can
location. Do not connect the GND�amplifierOs neon to light when the use them to send stereo audio signals
cable to the batteryOs negative (�) amplifier is on, connect the LIGHTINGto other components in your system.Also, you can connect a power meter
terminal.terminal to a relay triggered by the radioOsusing the pins for battery voltage and
current. Be sure to use a power meter
remote turn-on lead (see Figure 5).
Source UnitREMOTE LEVELthat multiplies the incoming voltage
CONTROL/ACCESSORYand current signals (i.e., P = E x I) to
A6000GTi
Power TerminalsGAUGE OUTPUTSconvert the data to watts.
The A6000GTi and A3000GTi use an
RJ45 connector to output control
Remote Turn-OnCONNECTING
signals for the Remote Level Control
THE SPEAKERS
and accessory gauges. Use the 15'
IMPORTANT: As a safety feature
+12 VRJ11 cable to connect the control to
(or otherand due to the high output voltage
turn-onthe amplifier. For accessory gauges,8587 87acapability of the A6000GTi and
signal)0-gauge0-gaugeuse the pinouts in Figure 6 to make
nonc
A3000GTi amplifiers, the SPEAKER
custom cables with materials found
OUTPUTS are equipped with a cover
8630at most electronics supply stores or
that must be in place in order for the
GroundSPDT Relayhome centers.
ANN-Type FuseChassisamplifier to operate. When the cover
(500 A or more)Groundis removed, the amplifier will turn off
(Bare Metal)
18"and speaker connections can be
RJ45 Connectormade safely.
(GTi Input Panel)
Figure 5. Power wiring 81
diagram for the JBL A6000GTi
Batteries
amplifier. The A3000GTi is Ground (also use for acc. gauges) = 81 = Battery Voltage (to acc. volt meter)
No Connection = 72 = Temperature (to acc. temp. gauge)
wired in a similar way.Remote Level Control = 63 = Current (to acc. ampere meter)
Remote Level Control = 54 = Remote Level Control
Use 0-gauge cable to connect theFigure 6. Pinouts for the REMOTE LEVEL RJ45 connector on the
BATT+ terminal directly to the vehicleOsIMPORTANT: Do not connect a jumperA6000GTi or A3000GTi amplifier.
battery. If the battery is located in thedirectly between the REMOTE and
engine compartment and the BATT+LIGHTING terminals. Doing so may
cable must be routed through the burn out the remote turn-on circuits
firewall or any metal obstruction,in your source unit.
install a wafer-type (ANN) fuse with a
current rating of at least 500 amperes
and an appropriate fuse holder
within 18" of the vehicleOs battery
(see Figure 5).
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