JL Audio A60 Marine Head Unit
Model: 010-02983-00
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- BLUETOOTH® 6.1 LE AUDIO STREAMING
- SLEEK, HIGH-RESOLUTION 2.95-INCH COLOR DISPLAY
- DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING (DSP) OPTIMIZES AUDIO AND PROTECTS SPEAKERS AND SUBWOOFERS
- MULTI-ZONEâ„¢ TECHNOLOGY IN 4 ZONES
- NMEA 2000® NETWORK FOR INTEGRATION WITH YOUR COMPATIBLE CHARTPLOTTER
- MULTIPLE OPTIONS FOR WIRELESS CONTROL
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Cruise to the soundtrack of the A60 advanced marine head unit — the high-quality sound system with a sleek, aesthetic design to complement your helm.
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Built-in DSP technology optimizes the audio signal sent to your system and manages the power delivered to your speakers and subwoofers for a superior listening experience.
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Enjoy a clear view of your audio information on the 2.95-inch color screen. It’s fog-resistant and daylight-readable to stay visible, no matter the weather conditions.
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This head unit natively supports DAB technology, providing a clear and reliable alternative to traditional AM/FM radio in regions where DAB is available.
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Wireless software updates via Bluetooth LE technology are available from compatible smart devices with the free Garmin Audioâ„¢ app.
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Easily control your audio from anywhere on your boat with your compatible Garmin smartwatch or the Garmin Audio smartphone app.
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This marine head unit system is compatible with an NMEA 2000 network, ensuring premium audio control via Garmin MFDs and the JL Audio NRX-300 wired remote (sold separately).
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Enjoy advanced audio streaming from smart devices through Bluetooth 6.1 LE technology (supports LC3 codec).
Control your audio in up to 4 separate zones. Supports 4 speaker and 4 subwoofer pre-amp outputs for connection toÂ
compatible amplifiers.
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With the free Garmin Audio app, you can easily set up DSP and enjoy high-quality audio customized for your listening environment.
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This head unit is rated IPX6 and IPX7 for water ingress protection and has been tested to a high level of protection against salt fog, temperature, vibration and UV exposure.
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Specifications
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| General | |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Physical dimensions (Height) | 2.68″ (68 mm) |
| Physical dimensions (Width) | 6.18″ (157 mm) |
| Physical dimensions (Depth) | 4.70″ (119 mm) |
| Weight | 1.04 lbs (470 g) |
| Control surface dust/water rating (when properly installed) | IPX6 and IPX7 |
| Rear dust/water rating (when properly installed) | IPX6 and IPX7 |
| Operating temperature range | 32° F to 122° F (0° C to 50° C) |
| Current draw (max) | 15 A |
| Audio | |
| Rated continuous (RMS) power (14.4 V input @ 4 Ohm < 1% THD) | 17 W x 4 (CTA-2006) |
| Maximum dynamic power (14.4 V input @ 4 Ω < 10% THD) | 22 W x 4 (CTA-2006) |
| Total maximum dynamic power | 89 W (CTA-2006) |
| Electrical Features | |
| Power Input | 10.8-16 VDC |
| Compass-safe distance | 17.7″ (45 cm) |
| Stereo Features | |
| Display size | 2.95″ (74 mm) |
| Display type | color LCD |
| Display resolution | 640 x 360 pixels |
| Optically bonded display | yes |
| Built-in amplifier | Class D (4 Ω) |
| Built-in Digital Signal Processing (DSP) | yes (with custom DSP profile setup using Garmin Audio app) |
| Garmin audio control | yes (MFD, smart device and Garmin watch) |
| Multi-Zoneâ„¢ technology | 4 zones |
| Bluetooth® wireless technology | yes (Bluetooth® 6.1) |
| DAB+ Built-in | Yes |
| Software updates | Over-the-air updates via Garmin Audio app/USB |
| Sources | |
| Supported sources | AM, FM, Bluetooth, USB, USB audio, iPhone, iPod, AUX x1 |
| Supported audio formats (USB) | MP3, M4A, AAC, FLAC, WAV |
| Networking & Connections | |
| Auxiliary inputs (RCA) | 1 |
| NMEA 2000® ports | 1 |
| NMEA 2000® LEN | 1 (50 mA) |
| USB 2.0 ports | 1 (USB-C) |
| AM/FM ports (Motorola antenna connector) | 1 |
| DAB+ ports (Motorola antenna connector) | 1 |
| Speaker connections | 4 (2 zone amplified) |
| RCA pre-out (left, right and subwoofer – requires external amplification) | 4 zones |
| Line out (requires external amplification) | 4 (L + R per zone) |
| Subwoofer out (requires external amplification) | 4 (1 mono output per zone) |
| Wireless frequencies/protocols | Bluetooth® Classic: 2.4 GHz @ +10 dBm nominal Bluetooth Low Energy: 2.4 GHz @ +10 dBm nominal |
| Bluetooth® wireless range | up to 30 ft |
What’s in the Box:
- JL Audio A60
- Power/speaker harness
- Zone 1 and zone 2 harness
- Zone 3 and zone 4 harness
- Mounting hardware
- Documentation
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