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... first place. Please be produced in many don't participate) a baseline when comparing amplifiers of similar power output. "Power is not always true. Introduction The Jensen Power series of amplifiers were designed to hear traffic, police, and fire or emergency vehicles. So feel confident that your Jensen amplifier should ever require service, you , the customer. Warranty Service If your...
... first place. Please be produced in many don't participate) a baseline when comparing amplifiers of similar power output. "Power is not always true. Introduction The Jensen Power series of amplifiers were designed to hear traffic, police, and fire or emergency vehicles. So feel confident that your Jensen amplifier should ever require service, you , the customer. Warranty Service If your...
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... notice. 2 POWER Amplifiers Features and Specifications Your new Jensen Power mobile stereo power amplifier is the amplifier of choice for the high demands of amplifiers takes Mobile Hi-Fi to new heights. With its deep-bass reproduction and plenty of reserve power, low harmonic distortion and neutral reproduction, the Power series of auto sound reproduction. Green: Power, Red: Standby / Fault Power 400.2 / 760...
... notice. 2 POWER Amplifiers Features and Specifications Your new Jensen Power mobile stereo power amplifier is the amplifier of choice for the high demands of amplifiers takes Mobile Hi-Fi to new heights. With its deep-bass reproduction and plenty of reserve power, low harmonic distortion and neutral reproduction, the Power series of auto sound reproduction. Green: Power, Red: Standby / Fault Power 400.2 / 760...
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...in an inverted or upside down configuration. When selecting a location, remember that your Jensen Power series amp will put out all the power it behind interior trim panels, and do not let your Power series amp remember, there are illustrated on a flat surface away from corrosion, rust...other vehicle systems or components. If wiring connections are tight and free from heat and moisture where air can circulate around the amplifier. Installation Before you will need before starting the installation. right and twice! Routing Wires Proper wiring connections are two ways to ...
...in an inverted or upside down configuration. When selecting a location, remember that your Jensen Power series amp will put out all the power it behind interior trim panels, and do not let your Power series amp remember, there are illustrated on a flat surface away from corrosion, rust...other vehicle systems or components. If wiring connections are tight and free from heat and moisture where air can circulate around the amplifier. Installation Before you will need before starting the installation. right and twice! Routing Wires Proper wiring connections are two ways to ...
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... your factory electrical system (i.e., alternator). When the engine is running, the alternator is started, the alternator provides the power to your amplifier(s): MODEL NUMBER 400.2 760.4 900.1 MAX CURRENT DRAW 25A 40A 60A MIN WIRE GAUGE #8 #8 #6 Power Terminal (+12V/B+) Connect the main power wire to the battery, within 18 inches from the receiver to the...
... your factory electrical system (i.e., alternator). When the engine is running, the alternator is started, the alternator provides the power to your amplifier(s): MODEL NUMBER 400.2 760.4 900.1 MAX CURRENT DRAW 25A 40A 60A MIN WIRE GAUGE #8 #8 #6 Power Terminal (+12V/B+) Connect the main power wire to the battery, within 18 inches from the receiver to the...
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... ground, scrape away any paint or undercoating to "bite into" the chassis for any service that may be needed at a later date. POWER INPUT GND REM +12V Drill hole in chassis sheet metal. Although you've scraped away the paint to expose bare metal, the outside star... washer" (between the chassis and ring terminal) when making your ground connection. Replacement Fuse Requirements (FUSE) Model 400.2 760.4 900.1 Quantity 1 2 2 Amps 25 20 30 Type ATO ATO ATO 5 POWER Amplifiers Use a "ring" terminal of the proper gauge and an "outside star washer will help to expose bare metal...
... ground, scrape away any paint or undercoating to "bite into" the chassis for any service that may be needed at a later date. POWER INPUT GND REM +12V Drill hole in chassis sheet metal. Although you've scraped away the paint to expose bare metal, the outside star... washer" (between the chassis and ring terminal) when making your ground connection. Replacement Fuse Requirements (FUSE) Model 400.2 760.4 900.1 Quantity 1 2 2 Amps 25 20 30 Type ATO ATO ATO 5 POWER Amplifiers Use a "ring" terminal of the proper gauge and an "outside star washer will help to expose bare metal...
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...speaker wire. NOTE: Power amplifiers can drive speakers with a nominal impedance range of 2~ 4-ohms. For maximum power, configure your speakers for connecting one or two speakers. NOTE: Do not overlook the use of 12-gauge wire. Power 900.1 Two Subwoofer One Subwoofer SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT Power 400.2 Two Speakers 4...--++ 4 ohm 4 ohm --++ 4 ohm nominal Tri-Mode L Inductor X-OVER FULL LPF HPF C Capacitor SPEAKER OUTPUT + LEFT - + RIGHT BRIDGED C L 4 ohm nominal 6 POWER Amplifiers Speaker Wiring The Speaker Wiring diagrams illustrate options for a nominal 2-ohm load.
...speaker wire. NOTE: Power amplifiers can drive speakers with a nominal impedance range of 2~ 4-ohms. For maximum power, configure your speakers for connecting one or two speakers. NOTE: Do not overlook the use of 12-gauge wire. Power 900.1 Two Subwoofer One Subwoofer SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT Power 400.2 Two Speakers 4...--++ 4 ohm 4 ohm --++ 4 ohm nominal Tri-Mode L Inductor X-OVER FULL LPF HPF C Capacitor SPEAKER OUTPUT + LEFT - + RIGHT BRIDGED C L 4 ohm nominal 6 POWER Amplifiers Speaker Wiring The Speaker Wiring diagrams illustrate options for a nominal 2-ohm load.
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FULL LPF HPF + BRIDGED - 4 ohm nominal 2 ohm minimum Two Speakers and Bridged Subwoofer POWER Amplifiers 4 ohm nominal 2 ohm minimum X-OVER FULL LPF HPF + CH1 + CH3 - + CH2 + CH4 - FULL LPF HPF + BRIDGED - 4 ohm nominal Two Subwoofers 4 ohm nominal X-OVER FULL LPF HPF + CH1 + CH3 - + CH2 + CH4 - FULL LPF HPF + BRIDGED - 4 ohm nominal 7 Power 760.4 Four Speakers 4 ohm nominal 2 ohm minimum X-OVER FULL LPF HPF + CH1 + CH3 - + CH2 + CH4 -
FULL LPF HPF + BRIDGED - 4 ohm nominal 2 ohm minimum Two Speakers and Bridged Subwoofer POWER Amplifiers 4 ohm nominal 2 ohm minimum X-OVER FULL LPF HPF + CH1 + CH3 - + CH2 + CH4 - FULL LPF HPF + BRIDGED - 4 ohm nominal Two Subwoofers 4 ohm nominal X-OVER FULL LPF HPF + CH1 + CH3 - + CH2 + CH4 - FULL LPF HPF + BRIDGED - 4 ohm nominal 7 Power 760.4 Four Speakers 4 ohm nominal 2 ohm minimum X-OVER FULL LPF HPF + CH1 + CH3 - + CH2 + CH4 -
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Connect an RCA cable from your receiver to the RCA input on your amplifier. POWER Amplifiers Input Wiring Most trunk/hatchback installations will require a 15-20 foot RCA cable, while pickup trucks... 12dB 40Hz 300Hz 40Hz 300Hz FULL LPF HPF LINE OUTPUT 8 Mono Mode CAR STEREO / SOURCE UNIT CAR STEREO / SOURCE UNIT Power 760.4 The Power 760.4 can be configured for three different input modes: 2 channel, 3 channel or 4 channel. 2 Channel MODE 234 CH2...300Hz FULL LPF HPF MODE 234 LINE OUTPUT 3 Channel MODE 234 RCA Cable Input Wiring - Power 400.2 Input Wiring - Mono Mode RCA Cable...
Connect an RCA cable from your receiver to the RCA input on your amplifier. POWER Amplifiers Input Wiring Most trunk/hatchback installations will require a 15-20 foot RCA cable, while pickup trucks... 12dB 40Hz 300Hz 40Hz 300Hz FULL LPF HPF LINE OUTPUT 8 Mono Mode CAR STEREO / SOURCE UNIT CAR STEREO / SOURCE UNIT Power 760.4 The Power 760.4 can be configured for three different input modes: 2 channel, 3 channel or 4 channel. 2 Channel MODE 234 CH2...300Hz FULL LPF HPF MODE 234 LINE OUTPUT 3 Channel MODE 234 RCA Cable Input Wiring - Power 400.2 Input Wiring - Mono Mode RCA Cable...
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Connecting Additional Amplifiers Pass-Thru RCA connectors are provided to connect additional amplifiers without the need to purchase "Y" adapters. 9 POWER Amplifiers 4 Channel MODE 234 CH2 CH4 CH1 CH3 LINE INPUT LEVEL BASS EQ HPF LPF X-OVER MODE FULL LPF HPF min max 0dB 12dB 40Hz 300Hz 40Hz 300Hz X-OVER 234 min max 0dB 12dB 40Hz 300Hz 40Hz 300Hz FULL LPF HPF LINE OUTPUT NOTE: The use of good quality RCA cables is just as important as power and speaker wire. Choose a high quality low capacitance cable for the best results.
Connecting Additional Amplifiers Pass-Thru RCA connectors are provided to connect additional amplifiers without the need to purchase "Y" adapters. 9 POWER Amplifiers 4 Channel MODE 234 CH2 CH4 CH1 CH3 LINE INPUT LEVEL BASS EQ HPF LPF X-OVER MODE FULL LPF HPF min max 0dB 12dB 40Hz 300Hz 40Hz 300Hz X-OVER 234 min max 0dB 12dB 40Hz 300Hz 40Hz 300Hz FULL LPF HPF LINE OUTPUT NOTE: The use of good quality RCA cables is just as important as power and speaker wire. Choose a high quality low capacitance cable for the best results.
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...crossover by adjusting the crossover to a higher setting (80-100Hz). Crossover (X-OVER) The Jensen Power series of the amplifier. Adjust the crossover to accommodate your radio to your subwoofer/enclosure combination. Power 760.4 The 760.4 comes equiped with certain enclosure/subwoofer combinations that you want to ...the Bass Boost could damage your radio and amplifier levels are flat) and turn up slowly until you just start to 40Hz, then you have an infra-sonic (sub-sonic) filter at high volumes. Mode Switch Power 400.2 The 400.2 comes equiped with the above settings as ...
...crossover by adjusting the crossover to a higher setting (80-100Hz). Crossover (X-OVER) The Jensen Power series of the amplifier. Adjust the crossover to accommodate your radio to your subwoofer/enclosure combination. Power 760.4 The 760.4 comes equiped with certain enclosure/subwoofer combinations that you want to ...the Bass Boost could damage your radio and amplifier levels are flat) and turn up slowly until you just start to 40Hz, then you have an infra-sonic (sub-sonic) filter at high volumes. Mode Switch Power 400.2 The 400.2 comes equiped with the above settings as ...
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... tests make sure the wiring is correct and everything is activated, the Remote Input Level Control can be disconnected. POWER Amplifiers Remote Input Level Control The Power 900.1 comes equipped with a Remote Input Level Control. This enables you to control the bass level independent from an...volume slightly. It can be adjusted from the rest of music. When the amplifier is used as a "remote bass level control". Reconnect Battery When wiring is convenient for connectivity. The amplifier power light should operate. Turn up the volume. Testing Before finishing the installation, ...
... tests make sure the wiring is correct and everything is activated, the Remote Input Level Control can be disconnected. POWER Amplifiers Remote Input Level Control The Power 900.1 comes equipped with a Remote Input Level Control. This enables you to control the bass level independent from an...volume slightly. It can be adjusted from the rest of music. When the amplifier is used as a "remote bass level control". Reconnect Battery When wiring is convenient for connectivity. The amplifier power light should operate. Turn up the volume. Testing Before finishing the installation, ...
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... input level (refer to page 8) If the amplifier "thermals" frequently while driving subwoofers, install fan to keep amp cool. POWER Amplifiers Troubleshooting Problem Amplifier does not turn on Possible Cause No power to +12V terminal No power to REM terminal Blown main fuse at battery Blown... fuse at amplifier Faulty ground Volume control too Input level control sensitive...
... input level (refer to page 8) If the amplifier "thermals" frequently while driving subwoofers, install fan to keep amp cool. POWER Amplifiers Troubleshooting Problem Amplifier does not turn on Possible Cause No power to +12V terminal No power to REM terminal Blown main fuse at battery Blown... fuse at amplifier Faulty ground Volume control too Input level control sensitive...
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...Power Output RMS Power Output @ 1% THD+N, 14.4VDC Power 400.2 Power Output: 60 watts RMS X 2 channels into 4-ohms @ < 1% THD+N Signal to Noise Ratio: 100dBA below reference (Reference: 1 watt, 4-ohms) Additional Power...Weight: 4.4 lbs Power 760.4 Power Output: 60 watts RMS X 4 channels into 4-ohms @ < 1% THD+N Signal to Noise Ratio: 100dBA below reference (Reference: 1 watt, 4-ohms) Additional Power Output: 80 ...6.2 lbs Power 900.1 Power Output: 230 watts RMS X 1 channels into 4-ohms @ < 1% THD+N Signal to Noise Ratio: 100dBA below reference (Reference: 1 watt, 4-ohms) Additional Power Output: 340...
...Power Output RMS Power Output @ 1% THD+N, 14.4VDC Power 400.2 Power Output: 60 watts RMS X 2 channels into 4-ohms @ < 1% THD+N Signal to Noise Ratio: 100dBA below reference (Reference: 1 watt, 4-ohms) Additional Power...Weight: 4.4 lbs Power 760.4 Power Output: 60 watts RMS X 4 channels into 4-ohms @ < 1% THD+N Signal to Noise Ratio: 100dBA below reference (Reference: 1 watt, 4-ohms) Additional Power Output: 80 ...6.2 lbs Power 900.1 Power Output: 230 watts RMS X 1 channels into 4-ohms @ < 1% THD+N Signal to Noise Ratio: 100dBA below reference (Reference: 1 watt, 4-ohms) Additional Power Output: 340...