Operation Manual
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When selecting a location, remember that your Jensen Power series amp will need before starting the installation. It is best to make sure the battery is a high-power audio amplifier intended for power and ground - Check the battery ground (there should be a victim of this common installation oversight! ... to connect or operate the amplifier with a 12-Volt negative ground electrical system. Attempting to vehicle should be two (2) ground wires coming from corrosion, rust or dirt. Also check the alternator connections, making sure they are two ways to the chassis with ...
When selecting a location, remember that your Jensen Power series amp will need before starting the installation. It is best to make sure the battery is a high-power audio amplifier intended for power and ground - Check the battery ground (there should be a victim of this common installation oversight! ... to connect or operate the amplifier with a 12-Volt negative ground electrical system. Attempting to vehicle should be two (2) ground wires coming from corrosion, rust or dirt. Also check the alternator connections, making sure they are two ways to the chassis with ...
Operation Manual
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... MODE AUX DISP i EQ MUTE 4 Upgrading the alternator should the main power wire short to overload your amplifier(s): MODEL NUMBER 400 760 880 900 920 1050 MAX CURRENT DRAW 25A 40A 60A 60A 60A 100A MIN WIRE GAUGE #8 #8 #6 #6 #6 #4 Power Terminal (+12V/B+) Connect the main power wire to the battery as close to the battery, within 18 inches...
... MODE AUX DISP i EQ MUTE 4 Upgrading the alternator should the main power wire short to overload your amplifier(s): MODEL NUMBER 400 760 880 900 920 1050 MAX CURRENT DRAW 25A 40A 60A 60A 60A 100A MIN WIRE GAUGE #8 #8 #6 #6 #6 #4 Power Terminal (+12V/B+) Connect the main power wire to the battery as close to the battery, within 18 inches...
Operation Manual
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...nominal NOTE: Do not overlook the use of 12-gauge wire. Observe the proper speaker polarity. The Power series of amplifiers require a minimum of the proper gauge speaker wire. POWER Amplifiers Speaker Wiring The Speaker Wiring diagrams illustrate options for a nominal 2-ohm load. Power 900/1050 Two Subwoofer One Subwoofer SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT ...4 ohm 4 ohm nominal L Inductor X-OVER FULL HPF LPF C Capacitor SPEAKER OUTPUT + LEFT - + RIGHT BRIDGED C L 4 ohm nominal 6 NOTE: Power amplifiers can drive speakers with a nominal impedance range of 2~ 4-ohms. For maximum...
...nominal NOTE: Do not overlook the use of 12-gauge wire. Observe the proper speaker polarity. The Power series of amplifiers require a minimum of the proper gauge speaker wire. POWER Amplifiers Speaker Wiring The Speaker Wiring diagrams illustrate options for a nominal 2-ohm load. Power 900/1050 Two Subwoofer One Subwoofer SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT ...4 ohm 4 ohm nominal L Inductor X-OVER FULL HPF LPF C Capacitor SPEAKER OUTPUT + LEFT - + RIGHT BRIDGED C L 4 ohm nominal 6 NOTE: Power amplifiers can drive speakers with a nominal impedance range of 2~ 4-ohms. For maximum...
Operation Manual
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... mounting will require a 6-12 foot RCA cable. Power 400/880 Input Wiring - Stereo Mode RCA Cable Input Wiring - Mono Mode RCA Cable Input Wiring - Mono Mode RCA Cable CAR STEREO / SOURCE UNIT CAR STEREO / SOURCE UNIT CAR STEREO / SOURCE UNIT CAR STEREO / SOURCE UNIT Power 760/920 The Power 760 and 920 can be configured for three different... FULL HPF LPF MODE 234 LINE OUT 8 Connect an RCA cable from your receiver to the RCA input on your amplifier. Mono Mode RCA Cable Power 900/1050 Input Wiring -
... mounting will require a 6-12 foot RCA cable. Power 400/880 Input Wiring - Stereo Mode RCA Cable Input Wiring - Mono Mode RCA Cable Input Wiring - Mono Mode RCA Cable CAR STEREO / SOURCE UNIT CAR STEREO / SOURCE UNIT CAR STEREO / SOURCE UNIT CAR STEREO / SOURCE UNIT Power 760/920 The Power 760 and 920 can be configured for three different... FULL HPF LPF MODE 234 LINE OUT 8 Connect an RCA cable from your receiver to the RCA input on your amplifier. Mono Mode RCA Cable Power 900/1050 Input Wiring -
Operation Manual
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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 Choose a high quality low capacitance cable for the best results. 4 Channel MODE 234 LINE INPUT LEVEL BASS EQ HPF LPF X-OVER CH1 CH2 CH3 FULL HPF min max 0dB 12dB 40Hz 300Hz 40Hz 300Hz LPF CH4 min max 0dB 12dB 40Hz 300Hz 40Hz 300Hz FULL HPF LPF MODE LINE OUT 234 NOTE: The use of good quality RCA cables is just as important as power and speaker wire.
Connecting Additional Amplifiers Pass-Thru RCA connectors are provided to connect additional amplifiers without the need to purchase "Y" adapters. 9 POWER Amplifiers Choose a high quality low capacitance cable for the best results. 4 Channel MODE 234 LINE INPUT LEVEL BASS EQ HPF LPF X-OVER CH1 CH2 CH3 FULL HPF min max 0dB 12dB 40Hz 300Hz 40Hz 300Hz LPF CH4 min max 0dB 12dB 40Hz 300Hz 40Hz 300Hz FULL HPF LPF MODE LINE OUT 234 NOTE: The use of good quality RCA cables is just as important as power and speaker wire.
Operation Manual
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... Filter (LPF) The Low Pass Filter controls adjust the crossover point. Crossover (X-OVER) The Jensen Power series of the Bass Boost could damage your subwoofer/enclosure combination. Adjust the crossover to be ...down a bit. Use STEREO mode when you just start to hear distortion. Power 760 and 920 The 760 and 920 come equiped with certain enclosure/subwoofer combinations that you selected the high...built-in your speakers. Mode Switch Power 400 and 880 The 400 and 880 come equiped with the above settings as a starting point. See "Input Wiring" on the amplifier is in number...
... Filter (LPF) The Low Pass Filter controls adjust the crossover point. Crossover (X-OVER) The Jensen Power series of the Bass Boost could damage your subwoofer/enclosure combination. Adjust the crossover to be ...down a bit. Use STEREO mode when you just start to hear distortion. Power 760 and 920 The 760 and 920 come equiped with certain enclosure/subwoofer combinations that you selected the high...built-in your speakers. Mode Switch Power 400 and 880 The 400 and 880 come equiped with the above settings as a starting point. See "Input Wiring" on the amplifier is in number...
Operation Manual
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...speakers are connected properly. POWER Amplifiers Remote Input Level Control The Power 900 and 1050 come on the receiver, but do not turn up the receiver volume slightly. Reconnect Battery When wiring is convenient for connectivity. The amplifier power light should operate. ...When the amplifier is used as a "remote bass level control". Power Min Max REMOTE CONTROL POWER PROTECT REMOTE CONTROL BASS BOOST SUB SONIC LOW PASS ...
...speakers are connected properly. POWER Amplifiers Remote Input Level Control The Power 900 and 1050 come on the receiver, but do not turn up the receiver volume slightly. Reconnect Battery When wiring is convenient for connectivity. The amplifier power light should operate. ...When the amplifier is used as a "remote bass level control". Power Min Max REMOTE CONTROL POWER PROTECT REMOTE CONTROL BASS BOOST SUB SONIC LOW PASS ...
Operation Manual
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... high Distorted sound Input level control adjusted too high Blows fuse(s) at amp Power wires connected backwards Internal problem with amp Engine noise / Ground loop(s) Alternator whine Faulty ground at amp Faulty ground at head unit Inductive coupling Thermal protection activated Input level on amp set too high Amplifier driving 2 ohm load for long durations Corrective...
... high Distorted sound Input level control adjusted too high Blows fuse(s) at amp Power wires connected backwards Internal problem with amp Engine noise / Ground loop(s) Alternator whine Faulty ground at amp Faulty ground at head unit Inductive coupling Thermal protection activated Input level on amp set too high Amplifier driving 2 ohm load for long durations Corrective...