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... to loud sounds or music can be responsible and have respect for any reason, always include the receipt with the knowledge to install your Jensen amplifier should ever require service, you will need to get the legal stuff out of the way, so please keep reading. Please be produced in the first place. Introduction The Jensen Power series of similar power output. These...
... to loud sounds or music can be responsible and have respect for any reason, always include the receipt with the knowledge to install your Jensen amplifier should ever require service, you will need to get the legal stuff out of the way, so please keep reading. Please be produced in the first place. Introduction The Jensen Power series of similar power output. These...
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... x 2 Watts, 4-Ohm Bridged Stereo Power 1050 • 350 x 1 Watts, 4-Ohm • 525 x 1 Watts, 2-Ohm Specifications subject to no one. Like all Jensen products, when it comes to accurate sound reproduction the Power series takes a back seat to change without notice. 2 Jensen will bring your Hi-Fi experience to new heights with the following features: • MOSFET Power Supply • High Current Bi-Polar Output Transistors • Optimized Class B Design...
... x 2 Watts, 4-Ohm Bridged Stereo Power 1050 • 350 x 1 Watts, 4-Ohm • 525 x 1 Watts, 2-Ohm Specifications subject to no one. Like all Jensen products, when it comes to accurate sound reproduction the Power series takes a back seat to change without notice. 2 Jensen will bring your Hi-Fi experience to new heights with the following features: • MOSFET Power Supply • High Current Bi-Polar Output Transistors • Optimized Class B Design...
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... make sure the battery is grounded to make sure you have the amplifier installed by an experienced technician. 3 Supplies • Black electrical tape • Amplifier Installation Kit Tools • Cordless drill with assortment of bits • Flat-head and Philips screwdrivers • Wire cutters/strippers • Crimping tool • 12-volt test light or digital multimeter • Wire brush, sandpaper or scraping tool (ground connection to...
... make sure the battery is grounded to make sure you have the amplifier installed by an experienced technician. 3 Supplies • Black electrical tape • Amplifier Installation Kit Tools • Cordless drill with assortment of bits • Flat-head and Philips screwdrivers • Wire cutters/strippers • Crimping tool • 12-volt test light or digital multimeter • Wire brush, sandpaper or scraping tool (ground connection to...
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... CHANGER 5 DN 6 UP i X-BASS BAND SUB-W AS/PS SCAN MONO MODE AUX DISP i EQ MUTE 4 Adding capacitors and/or batteries without upgrading the alternator will only make the problem worse because these devices put an extra load on lead from the positive (+) battery post, using an adequate size fuse or circuit breaker capable of handling the current of the selected power wire. When the engine...
... CHANGER 5 DN 6 UP i X-BASS BAND SUB-W AS/PS SCAN MONO MODE AUX DISP i EQ MUTE 4 Adding capacitors and/or batteries without upgrading the alternator will only make the problem worse because these devices put an extra load on lead from the positive (+) battery post, using an adequate size fuse or circuit breaker capable of handling the current of the selected power wire. When the engine...
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... service that may be needed at a later date. 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 400 760 880 900 920 1050 Quantity 1 2 2 2 2 4 Amps 25 20 30 30 30 25 Type ATO ATO ATO ATO ATO ATO 5 POWER Amplifiers Ground Terminal (GND) Make...
... service that may be needed at a later date. 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 400 760 880 900 920 1050 Quantity 1 2 2 2 2 4 Amps 25 20 30 30 30 25 Type ATO ATO ATO ATO ATO ATO 5 POWER Amplifiers Ground Terminal (GND) Make...
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...for a nominal 2-ohm load. Power 400/880 Two Speakers 4 ohm nominal One Subwoofer 4 ohm nominal NOTE: Do not overlook the use of 2~ 4-ohms. For maximum power, configure your speakers for connecting one or two speakers. The Power series of amplifiers require a minimum of 12-gauge wire. Power 900/1050 Two Subwoofer One Subwoofer SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT -- + + -- + + SPEAKER OUTPUT + LEFT - + RIGHT BRIDGED MODE X-OVER MONO STEREO FULL HPF LPF Tri-Mode SPEAKER OUTPUT + LEFT - + RIGHT BRIDGED MODE X-OVER MONO STEREO FULL HPF LPF 4 ohm 4 ohm 4 ohm nominal L Inductor...
...for a nominal 2-ohm load. Power 400/880 Two Speakers 4 ohm nominal One Subwoofer 4 ohm nominal NOTE: Do not overlook the use of 2~ 4-ohms. For maximum power, configure your speakers for connecting one or two speakers. The Power series of amplifiers require a minimum of 12-gauge wire. Power 900/1050 Two Subwoofer One Subwoofer SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT -- + + -- + + SPEAKER OUTPUT + LEFT - + RIGHT BRIDGED MODE X-OVER MONO STEREO FULL HPF LPF Tri-Mode SPEAKER OUTPUT + LEFT - + RIGHT BRIDGED MODE X-OVER MONO STEREO FULL HPF LPF 4 ohm 4 ohm 4 ohm nominal L Inductor...
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FULL HPF LPF + BRIDGED - 4 ohm nominal Two Subwoofers 4 ohm nominal X-OVER FULL HPF LPF + CH1 + CH3 - + CH2 + CH4 - Power 760/920 Four Speakers 4 ohm nominal 2 ohm minimum X-OVER FULL HPF LPF + CH1 + CH3 - + CH2 + CH4 - FULL HPF LPF + BRIDGED - 4 ohm nominal 7 FULL HPF LPF + BRIDGED - 4 ohm nominal 2 ohm minimum Two Speakers and Bridged Subwoofer POWER Amplifiers 4 ohm nominal 2 ohm minimum X-OVER FULL HPF LPF + CH1 + CH3 - + CH2 + CH4 -
FULL HPF LPF + BRIDGED - 4 ohm nominal Two Subwoofers 4 ohm nominal X-OVER FULL HPF LPF + CH1 + CH3 - + CH2 + CH4 - Power 760/920 Four Speakers 4 ohm nominal 2 ohm minimum X-OVER FULL HPF LPF + CH1 + CH3 - + CH2 + CH4 - FULL HPF LPF + BRIDGED - 4 ohm nominal 7 FULL HPF LPF + BRIDGED - 4 ohm nominal 2 ohm minimum Two Speakers and Bridged Subwoofer POWER Amplifiers 4 ohm nominal 2 ohm minimum X-OVER FULL HPF LPF + CH1 + CH3 - + CH2 + CH4 -
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Mono Mode RCA Cable Power 900/1050 Input Wiring - POWER Amplifiers Input Wiring Most trunk/hatchback installations will require a 15-20 foot RCA cable, while pickup trucks and under-seat mounting will require a 6-12 foot RCA cable. 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 input modes: 2 channel, 3 channel or 4 channel. 2 Channel MODE 234 LINE INPUT LEVEL BASS EQ HPF LPF X-OVER CH1 CH2 CH3 FULL HPF min max 0dB 12dB 40Hz...
Mono Mode RCA Cable Power 900/1050 Input Wiring - POWER Amplifiers Input Wiring Most trunk/hatchback installations will require a 15-20 foot RCA cable, while pickup trucks and under-seat mounting will require a 6-12 foot RCA cable. 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 input modes: 2 channel, 3 channel or 4 channel. 2 Channel MODE 234 LINE INPUT LEVEL BASS EQ HPF LPF X-OVER CH1 CH2 CH3 FULL HPF min max 0dB 12dB 40Hz...
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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. 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.
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... crossover setting between 45Hz and 50Hz. Select LPF (low pass filter) when the amplifier will typically use of situations. Use STEREO mode when you would be useful with a 2/3/4 MODE switch and can be driving woofers or subwoofers. Mode Switch Power 400 and 880 The 400 and 880 come equiped with certain enclosure/subwoofer combinations that you have an infra-sonic (sub-sonic) filter at high volumes. Input Level Control (LEVEL) The input LEVEL control matches the output of boost...
... crossover setting between 45Hz and 50Hz. Select LPF (low pass filter) when the amplifier will typically use of situations. Use STEREO mode when you would be useful with a 2/3/4 MODE switch and can be driving woofers or subwoofers. Mode Switch Power 400 and 880 The 400 and 880 come equiped with certain enclosure/subwoofer combinations that you have an infra-sonic (sub-sonic) filter at high volumes. Input Level Control (LEVEL) The input LEVEL control matches the output of boost...
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... disconnected. Power Min Max REMOTE CONTROL POWER PROTECT REMOTE CONTROL BASS BOOST SUB SONIC LOW PASS LEVEL OUTPUT INPUT L L 0dB 12dB 10Hz 40Hz 40Hz 300Hz 4V 0.4V R R 11 If not, check wiring connections at all, one (or both) speaker wires may be adjusted from the rest of music. POWER Amplifiers Remote Input Level Control The Power 900 and 1050 come on the receiver, but do not turn up the receiver volume slightly. The Remote Input Level Control uses a 6-pin modular cable for system tuning and...
... disconnected. Power Min Max REMOTE CONTROL POWER PROTECT REMOTE CONTROL BASS BOOST SUB SONIC LOW PASS LEVEL OUTPUT INPUT L L 0dB 12dB 10Hz 40Hz 40Hz 300Hz 4V 0.4V R R 11 If not, check wiring connections at all, one (or both) speaker wires may be adjusted from the rest of music. POWER Amplifiers Remote Input Level Control The Power 900 and 1050 come on the receiver, but do not turn up the receiver volume slightly. The Remote Input Level Control uses a 6-pin modular cable for system tuning and...
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... 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 Action Check fuse(s) Check head unit fuse(s) and wiring Replace fuse and identify cause of failure Replace fuse and identify cause of phase Check all speakers Check for service Use good quality shielded RCA cables Re-ground...
... 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 Action Check fuse(s) Check head unit fuse(s) and wiring Replace fuse and identify cause of failure Replace fuse and identify cause of phase Check all speakers Check for service Use good quality shielded RCA cables Re-ground...
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... 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 watts RMS X 1 channels into 2-ohms @ < 1% THD+N Frequency Response: 10Hz to 240Hz, -3dB (Reference: 1 watt) Dimensions: L15.75" x H2.5" x W9.0" POWER Amplifiers Power 920 Power Output: 90 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: 120 watts RMS X 4 channels into 2-ohms @ < 1% THD+N 190 watts RMS X 2 channels (Bridged Stereo...
... 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 watts RMS X 1 channels into 2-ohms @ < 1% THD+N Frequency Response: 10Hz to 240Hz, -3dB (Reference: 1 watt) Dimensions: L15.75" x H2.5" x W9.0" POWER Amplifiers Power 920 Power Output: 90 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: 120 watts RMS X 4 channels into 2-ohms @ < 1% THD+N 190 watts RMS X 2 channels (Bridged Stereo...
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... improper installation, mishandling, misuse, neglect, accident, blown fuse, battery leakage, theft or improper storage; What is committed to offer you require service. ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN A PERIOD OF 24 MONTHS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. Obtaining Warranty Service • To obtain repair or replacement...
... improper installation, mishandling, misuse, neglect, accident, blown fuse, battery leakage, theft or improper storage; What is committed to offer you require service. ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN A PERIOD OF 24 MONTHS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. Obtaining Warranty Service • To obtain repair or replacement...
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Audiovox Electronics Corporation Hauppauge, NY 11788 1-800-323-4815 www.jensen.com © 2007 Audiovox v. 012407
Audiovox Electronics Corporation Hauppauge, NY 11788 1-800-323-4815 www.jensen.com © 2007 Audiovox v. 012407