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Contents Welcome 3 Safety information 3 Features 4 Planning the installation 4 Setting up your amplifier 5 Using your purchase of the art in injury or death. www.insignia-products.com 3 Insignia NS-A1000 Car Stereo Amplifier Welcome Congratulations on your amplifier 12 Specifications 13 Troubleshooting 14 90-Day Limited Warranty 17 Français 19 Español 35 Safety information Warning Exercise...
Contents Welcome 3 Safety information 3 Features 4 Planning the installation 4 Setting up your amplifier 5 Using your purchase of the art in injury or death. www.insignia-products.com 3 Insignia NS-A1000 Car Stereo Amplifier Welcome Congratulations on your amplifier 12 Specifications 13 Troubleshooting 14 90-Day Limited Warranty 17 Français 19 Español 35 Safety information Warning Exercise...
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...damage or short circuits. In the interest of a motor vehicle while listening to audio equipment at lower volume levels While driving. Insignia NS-A1000 Car Stereo Amplifier Caution Protect connecting wires and parts to a potential traffic hazard. Features • 3-way protection: thermal, short-circuit, and over...or damage.Also,operation of safety, Consumer Electronics recommends listening at high volume levels may impair your ability to the amplifier is correctly fused. High powered audio systems in the future, make sure the power connection from the positive (+) battery...
...damage or short circuits. In the interest of a motor vehicle while listening to audio equipment at lower volume levels While driving. Insignia NS-A1000 Car Stereo Amplifier Caution Protect connecting wires and parts to a potential traffic hazard. Features • 3-way protection: thermal, short-circuit, and over...or damage.Also,operation of safety, Consumer Electronics recommends listening at high volume levels may impair your ability to the amplifier is correctly fused. High powered audio systems in the future, make sure the power connection from the positive (+) battery...
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...This type of connection provides for air circulation and cooling. The +12V DC power wire must be fused at the battery's end. www.insignia-products.com 5 Take extreme care when you need to replace the power fuse, replace it only with a fuse identical to that your ...level with RCA connectors) and high-level (speaker level) types of outputs, use the low-level outputs (RCA connectors) for the amplifier inputs. Insignia NS-A1000 Car Stereo Amplifier • If your source unit is equipped with both the length of your leads and the routing when determining the mounting location.
...This type of connection provides for air circulation and cooling. The +12V DC power wire must be fused at the battery's end. www.insignia-products.com 5 Take extreme care when you need to replace the power fuse, replace it only with a fuse identical to that your ...level with RCA connectors) and high-level (speaker level) types of outputs, use the low-level outputs (RCA connectors) for the amplifier inputs. Insignia NS-A1000 Car Stereo Amplifier • If your source unit is equipped with both the length of your leads and the routing when determining the mounting location.
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... inspect underneath the intended mounting surface before drilling. • Secure the amplifier using the screws provided. The amplifier has an ample heat sink for heat protection) circuit. Temperatures in car trunks have a great effect on a vertical surface. Floor mounting under... amplifier will not often allow for maximum cooling capability. Caution Use extreme caution when drilling. Causing cool air to be mounted for ventilation. 6 www.insignia-products.com Insignia NS-A1000 Car Stereo Amplifier • Use the amplifier as there is at least 3 inches above the amplifier...
... inspect underneath the intended mounting surface before drilling. • Secure the amplifier using the screws provided. The amplifier has an ample heat sink for heat protection) circuit. Temperatures in car trunks have a great effect on a vertical surface. Floor mounting under... amplifier will not often allow for maximum cooling capability. Caution Use extreme caution when drilling. Causing cool air to be mounted for ventilation. 6 www.insignia-products.com Insignia NS-A1000 Car Stereo Amplifier • Use the amplifier as there is at least 3 inches above the amplifier...
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...power and ground wires and 16 gauge for additional amplifiers) wire is used. Note The ground wire should disconnect the vehicle's battery before making the connection to a clean, bare metal surface on wire. www.insignia-products.com 7 Both types are available from your...POWER INPUT Fuse To car stereo Battery Connecting the ground To avoid unwanted ignition noise caused by ground loops, it is essential that the amplifier be as short as possible, with a fuse rating not to the positive (+) terminal of the battery. Insignia NS-A1000 Car Stereo Amplifier Connecting the power ...
...power and ground wires and 16 gauge for additional amplifiers) wire is used. Note The ground wire should disconnect the vehicle's battery before making the connection to a clean, bare metal surface on wire. www.insignia-products.com 7 Both types are available from your...POWER INPUT Fuse To car stereo Battery Connecting the ground To avoid unwanted ignition noise caused by ground loops, it is essential that the amplifier be as short as possible, with a fuse rating not to the positive (+) terminal of the battery. Insignia NS-A1000 Car Stereo Amplifier Connecting the power ...
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...units may be found behind or under the dash panel in late model cars). Always connect the "signal ground wire" to chassis ground when using the low-level input RCA jacks. 8 www.insignia-products.com With this connection, the amplifier is turned on automatically when the vehicle's stereo is too long, make...For floating ground head units, connect the positive (+) speaker wires only. For common ground head units, connect both the positive (+) and negative (-) speaker wires. Insignia NS-A1000 Car Stereo Amplifier Connecting the remote turn-on The remote turn on every time you start your...
...units may be found behind or under the dash panel in late model cars). Always connect the "signal ground wire" to chassis ground when using the low-level input RCA jacks. 8 www.insignia-products.com With this connection, the amplifier is turned on automatically when the vehicle's stereo is too long, make...For floating ground head units, connect the positive (+) speaker wires only. For common ground head units, connect both the positive (+) and negative (-) speaker wires. Insignia NS-A1000 Car Stereo Amplifier Connecting the remote turn-on The remote turn on every time you start your...
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... 4 ohm each mono bridged channel. Right channel (black) Left channel (black) Connecting the speakers Caution This amplifier was designed to be used with either 8 ohm stereo channel speakers and 4 ohm sub or vice versa. Insignia NS-A1000 Car Stereo Amplifier Chassis ground - black Right channel (-) Left channel (-) L INE IN P UT R CH HI INP UT L EV EL...
... 4 ohm each mono bridged channel. Right channel (black) Left channel (black) Connecting the speakers Caution This amplifier was designed to be used with either 8 ohm stereo channel speakers and 4 ohm sub or vice versa. Insignia NS-A1000 Car Stereo Amplifier Chassis ground - black Right channel (-) Left channel (-) L INE IN P UT R CH HI INP UT L EV EL...
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... Inductor 7.5 mH 6.5 mH 5.5 mH 4 mH Capacitor 470 uF 330 uF 330 uF 220 uF 10 www.insignia-products.com Refer to the stereo channels. Leave the crossover (subwoofer) switch on Full position for a 2 channel amplifier. Insignia NS-A1000 Car Stereo Amplifier Stereo mode connections M O NO R CH LCH FU SE 12V R EM GND S P EA K ER OUT PUT P OW...
... Inductor 7.5 mH 6.5 mH 5.5 mH 4 mH Capacitor 470 uF 330 uF 330 uF 220 uF 10 www.insignia-products.com Refer to the stereo channels. Leave the crossover (subwoofer) switch on Full position for a 2 channel amplifier. Insignia NS-A1000 Car Stereo Amplifier Stereo mode connections M O NO R CH LCH FU SE 12V R EM GND S P EA K ER OUT PUT P OW...
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... only the chosen bass notes / frequencies are amplified. It is not a volume control. www.insignia-products.com 11 Note Not performing this adjustment and simply setting the input sensitivity control at 50 Hz. Insignia NS-A1000 Car Stereo Amplifier Inductor low pass filter - Variable high-pass... filter To use the amplifier as a dedicated subwoofer channel, set filter switch to LPF and adjust variable crossover ...
... only the chosen bass notes / frequencies are amplified. It is not a volume control. www.insignia-products.com 11 Note Not performing this adjustment and simply setting the input sensitivity control at 50 Hz. Insignia NS-A1000 Car Stereo Amplifier Inductor low pass filter - Variable high-pass... filter To use the amplifier as a dedicated subwoofer channel, set filter switch to LPF and adjust variable crossover ...
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Input sensitivity level. Turn clockwise to the amplifier. Using your car stereo's volume control. Connect preamplifier outputs from a source (such...control slowly toward MAX, until the sound is heard. If you do not hear any distortion, turn control to MIN until you increase your amplifier Functions and controls 6 1 2345 L INE IN P UT R CH HI INP UT L EV EL MIN M AX B A SS ...Control Left and right channel inputs to increase bass boost at mid-point. Insignia NS-A1000 Car Stereo Amplifier To adjust input sensitivity: 1 Set INPUT LEVEL control at 50 Hz level. 12 www...
Input sensitivity level. Turn clockwise to the amplifier. Using your car stereo's volume control. Connect preamplifier outputs from a source (such...control slowly toward MAX, until the sound is heard. If you do not hear any distortion, turn control to MIN until you increase your amplifier Functions and controls 6 1 2345 L INE IN P UT R CH HI INP UT L EV EL MIN M AX B A SS ...Control Left and right channel inputs to increase bass boost at mid-point. Insignia NS-A1000 Car Stereo Amplifier To adjust input sensitivity: 1 Set INPUT LEVEL control at 50 Hz level. 12 www...
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... and functioning correctly. low level Impedance - Use these connections to feed audio to 250 Hz). Set for High Pass Filter, Low Pass Filter, or Full. Insignia NS-A1000 Car Stereo Amplifier Item Name 5 H PF 6 Remote bass control knob 7 X-Over 8 L PF 9 Power/ protection indicator LED 10 Line Output Function or Control Set for High Pass Filter...
... and functioning correctly. low level Impedance - Use these connections to feed audio to 250 Hz). Set for High Pass Filter, Low Pass Filter, or Full. Insignia NS-A1000 Car Stereo Amplifier Item Name 5 H PF 6 Remote bass control knob 7 X-Over 8 L PF 9 Power/ protection indicator LED 10 Line Output Function or Control Set for High Pass Filter...
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... if found. • Reverse the left and right inputs to high volume levels Check the speaker load impedance. Insignia NS-A1000 Car Stereo Amplifier Troubleshooting Before removing your amplifier, locate the problem in the speaker wires? • Check the amplifier fuses. • Make sure that the remote turn on wire is connected. • Check the signal leads...
... if found. • Reverse the left and right inputs to high volume levels Check the speaker load impedance. Insignia NS-A1000 Car Stereo Amplifier Troubleshooting Before removing your amplifier, locate the problem in the speaker wires? • Check the amplifier fuses. • Make sure that the remote turn on wire is connected. • Check the signal leads...
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Insignia NS-A1000 Car Stereo Amplifier Copyright © 2007 Insignia. For service and support call (877) 467-4289. Other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective holders. Insignia and the Insignia logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Best Buy Enterprise Services, Inc. Specifications and features are subject to change without notice or obligation. www.insignia-products.com 15
Insignia NS-A1000 Car Stereo Amplifier Copyright © 2007 Insignia. For service and support call (877) 467-4289. Other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective holders. Insignia and the Insignia logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Best Buy Enterprise Services, Inc. Specifications and features are subject to change without notice or obligation. www.insignia-products.com 15
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...workmanship of the Product, including the antenna • Plasma display panel damaged by an authorized Insignia repair center or store personnel, Insignia will have an Insignia-approved repair person dispatched to the address listed on the receipt you received with new or...service for a television with this warranty statement. If you notify Insignia during the Warranty Period. Insignia NS-A1000 Car Stereo Amplifier 90-Day Limited Warranty Insignia Products ("Insignia") warrants to you, the original purchaser of this new NS-A1000 ("Product"), that the Product shall be free of defects in...
...workmanship of the Product, including the antenna • Plasma display panel damaged by an authorized Insignia repair center or store personnel, Insignia will have an Insignia-approved repair person dispatched to the address listed on the receipt you received with new or...service for a television with this warranty statement. If you notify Insignia during the Warranty Period. Insignia NS-A1000 Car Stereo Amplifier 90-Day Limited Warranty Insignia Products ("Insignia") warrants to you, the original purchaser of this new NS-A1000 ("Product"), that the Product shall be free of defects in...
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... SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR PROVINCE TO PROVINCE. INSIGNIA PRODUCTS MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING,... all faults • Consumables, such as is a trademark of Best Buy Enterprise Services, Inc. Insignia, 7601 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, Minnesota, U.S.A. 18 www.insignia-products.com Insignia NS-A1000 Car Stereo Amplifier This warranty also does not cover: • Damage due to incorrect operation or maintenance • Connection...
... SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR PROVINCE TO PROVINCE. INSIGNIA PRODUCTS MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING,... all faults • Consumables, such as is a trademark of Best Buy Enterprise Services, Inc. Insignia, 7601 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, Minnesota, U.S.A. 18 www.insignia-products.com Insignia NS-A1000 Car Stereo Amplifier This warranty also does not cover: • Damage due to incorrect operation or maintenance • Connection...