JBL Gto-501ez PDF
JBL Gto-501ez PDF
JBL Gto-501ez PDF
subwoofer amplifier
Service Manual
GTO-501EZ
- CONTENTS -
SPECIFICATIONS ………………………………………..2
CONNECTIONS……………………………………………3
BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING… ………………..……....6
PACKAGING EXPLODED VIEW ……………................7
EXPLODED VIEW …..………....…….….….…………....8
ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST………………………………9
PCB DRAWINGS…………….……….……….…….……19
BLOCK DIAGRAM…………………………....….....……21
SCHEMATIC………..….…….……………….…...….…..22
GTO-501EZ
Number of Channels: 1
Power Output (CEA 2006A): 350W RMS x 1 channel at 4 ohms, 14.14V DC, <1.0% THD
500W RMS x 1 channel at 2 ohms, 14.4V DC, <1.0% THD
Max Power: 770W x 1 channel at 2 ohms (50Hz), 15.5V DC, 10% THD
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CONNECTING THE POWER AND GROUND
The GTO subwoofer amplifiers are capable of delivering extremely high power levels, and require a heavy-duty and
reliable connection to the vehicle’s electrical system to achieve optimal performance. Please adhere to the following
instructions carefully.
To use the connectors, use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the connector’s set screw, insert the bare wire and tighten
the set screw to secure the wire in the connector.
Ground Connection
Connect a wire (minimum 6AWG – 13.2mm2 – for the GTO-1001EZ; minimum 8AWG – 8.4mm2 – for the GTO-751EZ
and GTO 501EZ) from the amplifier’s GND terminal directly to a solid point on the vehicle’s chassis. For a good
connection, use sandpaper to clear the paint from the metal surface at this chassis location. Use a star-type lock
washer to secure the wire’s connection.
Power
Connectors
+12V
> #6AWG (13.2mm2) Wire – GTO-1001EZ
> #8AWG (8.4mm2) Wire – GTO-751EZ/
120A Fuse (GTO-1001EZ)
80A Fuse (GTO-751EZ) GTO-501EZ
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50A Fuse (GTO-501EZ) (46cm)
Chassis Ground
(bare metal)
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Power Connection
1. Connect a wire (minimum 6AWG – 13.2mm2 – for the GTO-1001EZ; minimum 8AWG – 8.4mm2 –for the
GTO-751EZ and GTO-501EZ) directly to the battery’s positive (+) terminal.
2. Install a fuse holder for a 120A fuse (GTO-1001EZ), 80A fuse (GTO-751EZ) or 50A Fuse (GTO-501EZ) on this wire
within 18" (46cm) of the battery’s (+) terminal. Do not install the fuse in the holder at this time.
3. Route this wire to the amplifier’s location and connect it to the amplifier’s +12V terminal. Be sure to use
appropriate grommets whenever routing wires through the firewall or other sheet metal. IMPORTANT: Failure to
adequately protect the positive wire from potential damage may result in a vehicle fire.
4. When you are finished routing and connecting this wire, install the appropriate fuse in the holder you installed near
the battery. (GTO-1001EZ = 120A fuse; GTO-751EZ = 80A fuse; GTO-501EZ = 50A fuse.)
SUBWOOFER CONNECTION
Connect the subwoofer to the amplifier’s Sub (+) and (–) terminals.
GTO
Subwoofer Amplifier
Subwoofer
Always connect the (+) terminal on the amplifier to the (+) terminal on the subwoofer and the (–) terminal on the
amplifier to the (–) terminal on the subwoofer.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the (+) and (–) bare wires do not touch each other or the other terminal at both the amplifier
terminals and subwoofer terminals. Touching wires can cause a short circuit that can damage the amplifier.
CONNECTIONS
IMPORTANT: Disconnect the vehicle’s negative (–) battery terminal before beginning the installation.
If you have not already done so, remove the two end caps that cover the amplifier’s connectors as explained in
Mounting the Amplifier, above. This will provide easier access to all of the amplifier’s connectors.
If your audio system’s source unit includes a remote turn-on wire and you would prefer to use it, the amplifier
will sense that you’ve used a remote turn-on wire and that connection will override the signal-sensing turn-on. If
necessary, you can defeat the signal-sensing turn-on circuit by moving the Auto Turn-On switch to the “Off” position.
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INPUT CONNECTIONS
Input Connectors
Use RCA audio cables to connect source units with preamp-level outputs to the amplifier; use the supplied bare wire-
to-RCA adapters to connect to source units that don’t have RCA output connectors.
Use a small Phillips screwdriver to loosen the adapter’s set screws and insert the speaker wires into the holes on the
back of the adapter. Tighten the set screws to secure the wires.
Always connect the (+) speaker wire to the (+) terminal on the adapter and the (–) speaker wire to the (–) terminal on
the speaker.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the (+) and (–) bare wires do not touch each other. Touching wires can cause a short circuit
that can damage the source unit or the amplifier.
When you’re finished, plug the adapter into the appropriate input connector on the amplifier.
• You can use either input connector to connect a source component with a single mono subwoofer output.
BASS BOOST
The Bass Boost control provides up to 12dB of bass boost at 45Hz. Set this control according to your personal taste,
but be careful not to set the control at a high enough level to cause audible distortion or bottoming of your subwoofer.
POWER/PROTECTION LED
Power/
Protection
LED
The GTO amplifier Power/Protection LED’s color indicates the amplifier’s operational status:
• LED is orange: Normal operation (power is on)
• LED is off: Amplifier is in standby mode
• LED is red: Amplifier is in protect mode
If the amplifier is in the protect mode (the LED is red), see Troubleshooting, on page 9.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If your amplifier isn’t performing the way you think it should, check to see if the problem is covered in this section
before calling your dealer or contacting JBL customer service.
No sound (the amplifier’s • Check that the amplifier’s +12V and GND connections have been properly
Power/ Protection LED is off): made.
• Check if the fuse on the +12V wire located near the battery is blown; if so,
replace it with an identical fuse.
• Check all amplifier fuses; if any are blown, replace them with identical fuses.
• If you are using the amplifier’s REM connection for turn-on, check that the
wire is properly connected to the audio system’s remote turn-on wire or to the
vehicle’s ACC power terminal.
• If you are using the amplifier’s Auto Turn-On circuit for turn-on, check that the
amplifier’s Auto Turn-On switch (on the amplifier’s bottom panel) is set in the
“On” position.
No sound (the amplifier’s • Check that all amplifier input and speaker connections have been properly
Power/ Protection LED is made.
orange):
• Check that the amplifier’s Gain control is not turned all the way down.
• Check that the vehicle audio system’s source unit’s volume control is not
turned all the way down.
• If you have connected an optional Remote Bass Control (sold separately)
to the amplifier, check that it is not turned all the way down (fully
counterclockwise).
No sound (the amplifier’s • Confirm that the vehicle’s electrical system is supplying between 9V and 16V
Power/ Protection LED is red): DC to the amplifier. If the supply voltage is outside of this range, correct the
condition before attempting to use the amplifier.
• If the amplifier has overheated, wait until it has cooled down before attempting
to use it again.
• Disconnect all speakers from the amplifier and attempt to turn it on again:
– If the amplifier turns on (the Power/Protect LED is orange), there is a short
circuit in one or more of the speaker wires. Correct all short circuits before
reconnecting the speakers to the amplifier.
– If the amplifier does not turn on (the Power/Protect LED is still red), contact
your authorized JBL dealer for assistance.
• If the optional Sub Channel Level control is connected to the amplifier, check
that it is not turned all the way down (fully counterclockwise).
Sound is too quiet, even with the • Check the amplifier’s Input Level switch. If it is set to “Hi1,” turn the amplifier’s
vehicle audio system’s head unit Gain controls all the way down and re-set the Input Level switch to “Low.”
volume turned all the way up: Then perform the Set the Gain procedure, on page 7, again.
Sound in the subwoofer is • If the Input Level switch is set in the “Low” position, change the setting to “Hi1”
distorted: and perform the Set the Gain procedure, on page 7, again for those channels.
• While listening to bass-heavy music, turn the Bass Boost control all the way
down, and then gradually increase it until the distortion begins to return.
Reduce the Bass Boost control setting slightly to eliminate the distortion and
leave it set there.
• Check that the distortion is not originating from the vehicle audio system’s
source unit.
The amplifier’s Gain LEDs • Set the amplifier’s Gain LEDs switch in the “Off” position.
constantly illuminate red while
the amplifier is operating:
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