JL Audio Portable Speaker XR650 CXi User Manual

XR650-CXi  
6.50-inch (160 mm) Coaxial Speaker System  
o w n e r ’ s m a n u a l  
Thank you for choosing JL Audio Evolution XR Coaxials for your  
automotive sound system. With proper installation, your new  
speakers will deliver years of listening pleasure.  
We strongly recommend that you have your new Evolution speakers  
installed by your authorized JL Audio dealer. The installation  
professionals employed by your dealer have the necessary tools and  
experience to disassemble your interior panels, install your new  
speakers and reassemble your vehicle properly. Also, keep in mind  
that your warranty coverage extends to 1 year if your system is  
installed or approved by your authorized JL Audio dealer. If you  
prefer to perform your own installation, please read this instruction  
manual completely before beginning the process.  
 
BUILT-INTWEETER  
PROTECTION CIRCUITRY:  
ADJUSTABLE MIDRANGE PRESENCE:  
Your XR crossover networks also provide a  
unique midrange presence control, located under  
the clear cover (see Diagram C). The midrange  
presence is selectable via a set of pins and allows for  
three settings:High-Mid”,Normal” and “Low-Mid”.  
The settings affect the overall amplitude of the  
upper midrange response of the XR woofer  
element.We recommend that you begin your  
listening with the “Normal” setting and adjust up or  
down as needed to compensate for mounting  
location or personal taste.  
The XR Crossover networks are equipped with  
an advanced electronic tweeter protection circuit  
designed to minimize the possibility of tweeter  
failure. This electronic device monitors current going  
to the tweeter and will disconnect the tweeter from  
the signal when it senses overload. Should this occur  
while listening to the audio system, simply reduce the  
volume for a few seconds and the protection circuit  
will reset itself automatically.  
ADJUSTABLETWEETER LEVEL:  
Your XR Crossover networks provide three  
levels of tweeter adjustability designed to  
SPEAKER PLACEMENT  
compensate for different mounting locations, vehicle  
interiors and personal taste (see Diagram B).  
These levels are selectable via a set of pins located  
under the clear cover of each crossover case. We  
recommend that you begin listening at the “REF”  
(Reference) position. If the sound seems too bright  
or aggressive, experiment with alternate tweeter  
level settings by moving the jumper connectors. It is  
safe to switch jumpers while the system is playing.  
CONSIDERATIONS:  
In most cases, your speakers will be placed into  
factory speaker locations. If you have some speaker  
mounting flexibility, keep the following in mind:  
Lower mounting locations, such as the lower  
front corner of a door or a kick-panel provide the  
greatest path length distances for the sound emitted  
by the speakers. For this reason, they are generally  
more desirable than higher mounting locations.  
Higher mounting locations will usually result in  
extreme near-side soundstage bias which  
compromises the stereo listening experience.  
REF  
-1.5dB  
-3.0dB  
W+  
IN-  
IN+  
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B) AdjustableTweeter Level  
HIGH MID  
NORMAL  
LOW MID  
REF  
-1.5dB  
-3.0dB  
Amplifier  
Output  
HIGH MID  
NORMAL  
LOW MID  
T+  
T-  
W-  
W+  
IN-  
IN+  
T+  
T-  
W-  
W
C) Adjustable Midrange Presence  
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INSTALLINGYOUR XR650-CXi  
COAXIALS IN FACTORY LOCATIONS:  
Run the supplied speaker wires to the desired  
mounting location. If you are running wires into a  
door, use existing factory wiring boots whenever  
possible. If you are drilling new holes, file their  
edges and install rubber grommets into each hole.  
Then, cover the wires with a protective PVC sleeve  
and run them through the door jamb. Make sure  
that the wires will clear door hinges and other  
structures in the door. If you are unsure about any  
part of this process, please contact your JL AUDIO  
dealer for installation help.  
Your new speakers have been designed to  
install, without modifications, into most vehicles that  
accept a 6.50-inch (160 mm) speaker. Most factory  
6.50-inch speakers use four mounting screws which  
will line up with the mounting holes on your  
woofers. Multiple sets of mounting holes are  
available to accommodate different vehicles’  
factory hole patterns/orientations.  
It is absolutely vital that the speaker frame fits  
into the mounting hole cleanly. This must be  
checked prior to tightening the screws. Do not  
force the frame into a hole that is too small! Do  
not tighten the speaker onto an uneven surface!This  
will damage your speakers. The speaker should also  
fit so that no air leaks around the mounting flange.  
Air leaks will cause a severe degradation in sound  
quality. Seal any air leaks with silicone, rope caulk or  
similar sealant material.  
Install as shown in the diagram below. Use the  
supplied mounting clips unless the factory holes  
already feature threaded inserts. Hand-tighten the  
screws evenly to avoid bending the speaker frame!  
Connect the speaker wires to both sets of  
terminals on each speaker, observing correct  
polarity and making sure that the tweeter and  
woofer wires correspond to the correct terminals  
on both the speaker and crossover.  
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INSTALLINGYOUR XR650-CXi  
COAXIALS IN CUSTOM LOCATIONS:  
Run the supplied speaker wires to the desired  
mounting location. If you are running wires into a  
door, use existing factory wiring boots whenever  
possible. If you are drilling new holes, file their  
edges and install rubber grommets into each hole.  
Then, cover the wires with a protective PVC sleeve  
and run them through the door jamb. Make sure  
that the wires will clear door hinges and other  
structures in the door. If you are unsure about any  
part of this process, please contact your JL AUDIO  
dealer for installation help.  
Insert the mounting clips with the flat side  
towards the speaker as shown in the diagram.  
Connect the speaker wires to both sets of  
terminals on each speaker, observing correct  
polarity and making sure that the tweeter and  
woofer wires correspond to the correct  
terminals on both the speaker and crossover.  
Install the speaker and grille tray as shown in the  
diagram below.  
It is absolutely vital that the speaker frame fits  
into the mounting hole cleanly. This must be  
checked prior to tightening the screws. Do not  
force the frame into a hole that is too small!  
Do not tighten the speaker onto an uneven surface!  
This will damage your speakers. The speaker should  
also fit so that no air leaks around the mounting  
flange. Air leaks will cause a severe degradation in  
sound quality. Seal any air leaks with silicone, rope  
caulk or similar sealant material.  
Double check the clearance for both speakers  
before proceeding.  
Use the template supplied in the product  
packaging to mark the desired mounting location. Be  
aware that two different templates are supplied: one  
for the XR525-CXi 5.25-inch (130 mm) coaxial and  
one for the XR650-CXi 6.5-inch (160 mm) coaxial.  
Use only the appropriate template! Mark the center  
and the outline of the mounting hole as well as the  
mounting screw positions. Before drilling or cutting,  
use a utility knife to cut any fabric, vinyl or leather  
from hole locations. These materials can easily be  
snagged by a drill or a saw, causing damage to the  
panel and possible bodily injury.  
Drill four 1/8” (3 mm) holes for the speaker’s  
mounting screws at the positions you have marked.  
Also drill a pilot hole in the center of the speaker  
mounting hole at this time. Then, using a saber saw,  
hole saw or nibbler, make the circular cut out for  
the speaker. File any rough edges.  
Hand-tighten the screws evenly to avoid  
bending the speaker frame!  
Break off small pieces of the supplied butyl  
adhesive putty and place them on the inside of each  
grille tray. This adhesive will hold the grille in place  
firmly and prevent rattling. Then insert the metal  
grille into the grille tray, squeezing gently around its  
edge until it seats firmly into the tray.  
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CROSSOVER NETWORK  
INSTALLATION:  
The crossover networks supplied with your  
XR650-CXi System should be installed in a dry  
location of your vehicle. DO NOT INSTALL  
CROSSOVERS INSIDE OF A DOOR!  
Doors often get wet on the inside, which can  
damage your crossover networks and could  
potentially damage your entire sound system.  
The crossovers can be screwed into a solid  
surface via two holes located under the protective  
cover of the case. To access these holes, simply  
squeeze the sides of the cover while gently pulling  
the cover away from the base. Make sure that your  
mounting location will not cause damage to wiring,  
fuel lines, brake lines or any other vital component  
of your vehicle. Once you have screwed the case in,  
snap the protective cover back into place.  
If screwing the crossovers networks in is not  
possible, you can also run the supplied nylon wire  
ties through the mounting holes to attach the  
crossovers to a structure in your car. To do so, take  
the covers off, attach the wire ties, and then snap  
the covers back into place, lining the wire ties up  
with the slots on the sides of the protective cover.  
Make sure that you do not attach the crossovers to  
a moving part or to any part that may interfere with  
pedal operation, gear shift operation, steering, or  
airbag deployment.  
For crossover network wiring instructions,  
refer to the diagram on pages 2 & 3 of this manual.  
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ADJUSTINGTHETWEETER ANGLE:  
The tweeters of your XR coaxials feature  
adjustable aiming via a rotating tweeter bezel. This  
allows you to optimize tweeter dispersion in your  
vehicle after installation of your speakers. To adjust  
the dispersion of the tweeters, simply rotate the  
tweeter bezel clockwise or counter-clockwise.  
WARNING!  
The tweeter will rotate 45 degrees to either  
side of the center position. Do not force the  
tweeter beyond this limit of rotation or you may  
damage its wiring.  
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JL AUDIO LIMITEDWARRANTY (USA)  
Evolution Speaker Systems  
JL AUDIO warrants these speakers (and crossover networks, where applicable) to be free of defects in  
materials and workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days from the original date of purchase.The warranty  
term is extended to one (1) year if installation is performed or approved by an authorized JL AUDIO dealer  
(proof of installation or approval required on purchase receipt).  
This warranty is not transferrable and applies only to the original purchaser from an authorized JL AUDIO  
dealer. Should service be necessary under this warranty 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.  
Damage caused by the following is not covered under warranty: accident, misuse, abuse, product modification  
or neglect, failure to follow installation instructions, unauthorized repair attempts, misrepresentations by the seller.  
This warranty does not cover incidental or consequential damages and does not cover the cost of removing or  
reinstalling the unit(s). Cosmetic damage due to accident or normal wear and tear is not covered under warranty.  
Any applicable implied warranties are limited in duration to the period of the 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 may also have other rights  
which vary from state to state.  
If you need service on your JL AUDIO product:  
All warranty returns should be sent to JL AUDIO freight prepaid through an authorized  
JL AUDIO dealer and must be accompanied by proof of purchase (a copy of the original sales receipt.) Direct  
returns from consumers or non-authorized dealers will be refused unless specifically authorized by JL AUDIO  
with a valid return authorization number. Warranty expiration on products returned without proof of purchase  
will be determined from the manufacturing date code. Coverage may be invalidated as this date is previous to  
purchase date. Return only defective components. If one speaker fails in a system, return only that speaker  
component, not the entire system. Non-defective items received 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.  
For Service Information in the U.S.A. please call:  
JL Audio customer service: (954)443-1100  
during normal business hours (Eastern Time)  
JL Audio, Inc  
10369 North Commerce Pkwy.  
Miramar, FL 33025  
(do not send product for repair to this address)  
InternationalWarranties:  
Products purchased outside the United States of America are covered only  
by that country’s distributor and not by JL Audio, Inc.  
Printed in USA  
JLXR650CXi-02-2003  
 

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