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Protect Your Hearing! We value you as a long-term customer. For that reason, we urge you to practice restraint in the operation of this product so as to not damage your hearing and that of others in your vehicle. Studies have shown that continuous exposure to high sound pressure level can lead to pe...
Page 4 - Installation Procedure/Making Connections; The FiXTM 86 uses removable plugs for making power and signal input; OEM Input connections.; dangerous short circuit.
Installation Procedure/Making Connections The FiX™ 86 uses removable plugs for making power and signal input connections. Receptacles in each plug accept up to 16 AWG wire. To attach wires to the plug, remove the plug from the FiX™ 86 and use a small flathead screwdriver to back out the set screws. ...
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Page 6 - OEM Integration DSP; FiXTM 86 Top View
Calibrate (Hold for 5 sec.) Bypass EQ (Press for 1 sec.) OEM A nalog I nputs A nalog O utputs USB OEM Integration DSP 86 NOTE: Turn-on S ensing CH 1 O nly Turn-on Mode Signal / DC Offset / Remote L R Calibration Status: Flashing Amber: No Calibration Amber: Ready for Cal. Signal Flashing Green: Cali...
Page 7 - Bypass EQ / Calibrate Button
USB Port Port Front Inputs OEM Analog Inputs 5/6 Rear Inputs 7/8 Sub Inputs 3/4 1/2 Engineered in USA Made in China L+ L– R+ R– L+ L– R+ R– L R L R L R Power Connector Sub Outputs Rear Outputs Front Outputs 1 2 3 7 FiX™ 86 Power Connection / Audio Output Panel FiX™ 86 Input Panel 1 Power Connections...
Page 8 - Power Connections; used to make the connections below.; Plug; Po; Never make power connections with a “live” wire. Always disconnect
1 Power Connections The FiX™ 86 has a 5-pin “Power Connector” jack located next to the “Analog Outputs”. The Power Connector jack accepts the removable 5-pin plug and is used to make the connections below. Plug Connection Description Po w er C onnec tor +12VDC (Battery) Positive (+12V) Power Connect...
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2 OEM Input Connections Designed to retain OEM fader functionality, the FiX™ 86 accepts full-range or band-limited factory outputs (up to 3-way front + 2-way rear) from an OEM audio source (250 mV – 30 V RMS). Engineered to combat induced cable noise, the input architecture is set up in a differenti...
Page 10 - to these factory amplifiers, the audio outputs will mute.; Output Connections; Label; Front Outputs; section 7 for more info.; Status LEDs; behavior definitions.
OEM Input Connections continued... It is vital to observe the correct electrical polarity of each channel’s input signal. Failure to do so can result in improper calibration, loss of signal and poor performance. Some factory audio amplifiers employ a load detection circuit that looks for a low-imped...
Page 11 - specific instructions.; system are not triggered during the calibration process.
Setting Mode Function +12VDC (Switched) Connection Note Remote Conventional (Preferred method) Controlled by your source unit turning on or off. Connect to your source unit’s +12V remote turn-on output. If your source unit does not have a dedicated remote turn-on output, use the DC Offset or Sig- na...
Page 12 - Calibration Process Chart; Steady green; Calibration Reset; transferring equipment from one vehicle to another.; To reset the calibration; Press and hold the “Calibrate” button for 15 seconds
Calibration Process Chart Action Input Status LEDs Calibration Status LEDs Note 1. Turn on source unit and confirm the FiX™ 86 and all aftermarket equipment have turned on. When the FiX™ 86 is powered, its Input Status LEDs are active and their illumination will vary depending on the condition of th...
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7 JLid™ Port and DRC Function (optional) The JLid™ port allows connection of one of the optional remote controllers below (each sold separately) to add functionality and convenience features from the driver’s seat. DRC-100 Single Rotary Digital Remote Controller – Adds Master Volume, Handsfree Optim...
Page 14 - Troubleshooting; Problem; Calibration Error
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution FiX doesn’t turn on Faulty fuse Remove fuse and check with continuity meter. Replace if necessary. Poor connection integrity Check “Ground” and both “+12VDC” connections for pinched wires; ensure tight connections. Insufficient “+12VDC (Switch...
Page 15 - Specifications; Electrical Specifications
Specifications Electrical Specifications Power Supply Type Regulated DC-DC SMPS Operating Voltage 10 – 16V DC Standby Mode Current Draw < 1.5 mA Operating Current Draw 0.7 A at 13.8V Recommended Fuse Value 1 A Recommended Fuse Type Fast-Acting, ATO/ATC or similar OEM Input Section Number of Input...
Page 16 - If you need service on your JL AUDIO product:; covered under warranty.; JL Audio Customer Service:; (Do not send product for repair to this address); International Warranties:; by that country’s distributor and not by JL Audio, Inc.
Limited Warranty – Electronics (USA) JL Audio warrants this product to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the original date of purchase. This warranty is not transferrable and applies only to the original purchaser from an authorized JL Audio dealer. S...