Operation Guide
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... include the receipt with the operation or installation of these instructions before you 're holding in your Jensen amplifier to follow . For your hands is Better 3 Wiring 4 Power and Outputs 4 Power Terminal (BATT +12V) ........ 4 Ground Terminal (GND 4 Remote Terminal (RMT +12V) ....... 4 Fuses 4 Inputs and Controls 5 Input Wiring 5 Pass Output 5 Power Light 5 Protect Light 5 Input Level Control 6 Bass Boost 6 Crossover 6 Speaker Wiring 7 Testing 9 Reconnect Battery 9 Test Power Wiring 9 Test Speaker Connections 9 • Dealing with the right tools, patience...
... include the receipt with the operation or installation of these instructions before you 're holding in your Jensen amplifier to follow . For your hands is Better 3 Wiring 4 Power and Outputs 4 Power Terminal (BATT +12V) ........ 4 Ground Terminal (GND 4 Remote Terminal (RMT +12V) ....... 4 Fuses 4 Inputs and Controls 5 Input Wiring 5 Pass Output 5 Power Light 5 Protect Light 5 Input Level Control 6 Bass Boost 6 Crossover 6 Speaker Wiring 7 Testing 9 Reconnect Battery 9 Test Power Wiring 9 Test Speaker Connections 9 • Dealing with the right tools, patience...
Operation Guide
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...-level RCA cables, extra large power and ground wires, a fuse or circuit breaker and connector for adding other amps LXA300 • 150 watts RMS bridged into a 4 ohm load • Bridgeable design to direct full power to 10 watts at low volume levels. • Many automotive receivers provide four to one speaker Audio Amplifiers Amplification offers two advantages: • The LXA300 amplifier can make sure you have the installation handled by an experienced technician. Installation Before You Begin Installation Disconnect Battery...
...-level RCA cables, extra large power and ground wires, a fuse or circuit breaker and connector for adding other amps LXA300 • 150 watts RMS bridged into a 4 ohm load • Bridgeable design to direct full power to 10 watts at low volume levels. • Many automotive receivers provide four to one speaker Audio Amplifiers Amplification offers two advantages: • The LXA300 amplifier can make sure you have the installation handled by an experienced technician. Installation Before You Begin Installation Disconnect Battery...
Operation Guide
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... wire and connectors that you will need the following: • 20-25 feet of 8 gauge wire • 30 amp fuse or circuit breaker (to be hooked up at the battery) • 20 feet of fuse holder you have several amplifiers. 3 LXA300 Supplies and Tools Needed Supplies: • Speaker wire (12 gauge for subwoofers, 16-18 gauge for other speaker connections to amp • One 18 gauge spade terminal for 8 gauge power wire...
... wire and connectors that you will need the following: • 20-25 feet of 8 gauge wire • 30 amp fuse or circuit breaker (to be hooked up at the battery) • 20 feet of fuse holder you have several amplifiers. 3 LXA300 Supplies and Tools Needed Supplies: • Speaker wire (12 gauge for subwoofers, 16-18 gauge for other speaker connections to amp • One 18 gauge spade terminal for 8 gauge power wire...
Operation Guide
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R+ POWER SPEAKER Power Terminal (BATT +12V) Connect directly to the vehicle battery+ terminal with 8 gauge wire (minimum). + 12V RMT GND Not Supplied 30 amp Fuse or Circuit Breaker Spade Connector Battery Terminal Adapter Install as close to the battery as possible To Battery+ Terminal 8 Gauge Wire Ground Terminal (GND) Connect to the radio or accessory fuse. + 12V RMT GND Butt Connector (not supplied) Spade Connector To Receiver Power Antenna Lead 18 Gauge Wire Fuses FUSE Use only one 30 amp blade-type fuse. Ring Connector Sheet...
R+ POWER SPEAKER Power Terminal (BATT +12V) Connect directly to the vehicle battery+ terminal with 8 gauge wire (minimum). + 12V RMT GND Not Supplied 30 amp Fuse or Circuit Breaker Spade Connector Battery Terminal Adapter Install as close to the battery as possible To Battery+ Terminal 8 Gauge Wire Ground Terminal (GND) Connect to the radio or accessory fuse. + 12V RMT GND Butt Connector (not supplied) Spade Connector To Receiver Power Antenna Lead 18 Gauge Wire Fuses FUSE Use only one 30 amp blade-type fuse. Ring Connector Sheet...
Operation Guide
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... amplifiers. ® LXA300 Inputs and Controls POWER HI INPUT L R LOW INPUT L R PASS PROTECT Input Wiring Inputs may be high level (from the receiver's speaker) or low level (from your receiver to high level input plug as necessary) or Pass Output L R PASS Use pass through (PASS OUTPUT) connectors for best performance. Most under-seat and pickup truck installations use both at both the battery +12 volt and RMT wires. Connect RCA cables from special low level outputs). White-Left (+) White/Black-Left (-) Gray-Right (+) Gray/Black...
... amplifiers. ® LXA300 Inputs and Controls POWER HI INPUT L R LOW INPUT L R PASS PROTECT Input Wiring Inputs may be high level (from the receiver's speaker) or low level (from your receiver to high level input plug as necessary) or Pass Output L R PASS Use pass through (PASS OUTPUT) connectors for best performance. Most under-seat and pickup truck installations use both at both the battery +12 volt and RMT wires. Connect RCA cables from special low level outputs). White-Left (+) White/Black-Left (-) Gray-Right (+) Gray/Black...
Operation Guide
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...-mode. LXA300 Crossover (X-OVER) Adjust the crossover to run a subwoofer and two full- When using your full range speakers and a low pass filter for the subwoofer. After the installation MIN MAX is turned down just a bit. A pair of high pass crossovers for your Jensen amplifier 50 250 to accommodate your speakers. Play a tape or CD (make sure the input level control on the amp is complete, make sure bass and treble settings...
...-mode. LXA300 Crossover (X-OVER) Adjust the crossover to run a subwoofer and two full- When using your full range speakers and a low pass filter for the subwoofer. After the installation MIN MAX is turned down just a bit. A pair of high pass crossovers for your Jensen amplifier 50 250 to accommodate your speakers. Play a tape or CD (make sure the input level control on the amp is complete, make sure bass and treble settings...
Operation Guide
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R+ X-OVER LPF HPF FULL 7 R- R- LXA300 Speaker Wiring 2 Speakers ® 2 Subwoofers RCA Cables 2/4Ω 2/4Ω L+ L- R+ X-OVER LPF HPF FULL RCA Cables 2/4Ω 2/4Ω L+ L-
R+ X-OVER LPF HPF FULL 7 R- R- LXA300 Speaker Wiring 2 Speakers ® 2 Subwoofers RCA Cables 2/4Ω 2/4Ω L+ L- R+ X-OVER LPF HPF FULL RCA Cables 2/4Ω 2/4Ω L+ L-
Operation Guide
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® 2 Speakers + Subwoofer Bridged Subwoofer LXA300 RCA Cables 2/4Ω 2/4Ω RCA Cables 4Ω L+ L- Failure to install these filters will damage your amp and/ or speakers. 8 4Ω L+ L- R+ X-OVER LPF HPF FULL High Pass Filters Low Pass Filter (available at most car stereo installation stores) Important When running a subwoofer and two full-range speakers together (Tri-mode operation), high and low pass filters must be used. R+ 4Ω minimum X-OVER LPF HPF FULL R- R-
® 2 Speakers + Subwoofer Bridged Subwoofer LXA300 RCA Cables 2/4Ω 2/4Ω RCA Cables 4Ω L+ L- Failure to install these filters will damage your amp and/ or speakers. 8 4Ω L+ L- R+ X-OVER LPF HPF FULL High Pass Filters Low Pass Filter (available at most car stereo installation stores) Important When running a subwoofer and two full-range speakers together (Tri-mode operation), high and low pass filters must be used. R+ 4Ω minimum X-OVER LPF HPF FULL R- R-
Operation Guide
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... connection to make sure you should operate. If speakers don't play at amplifier and speakers. If not, check wiring connections at all, one amplifier, connect all ground wires to the same screw • Make sure all wires are connected right. To prevent alternator noise: • Do not bundle RCA cables with engine speed. Reconnect Battery Professional Tip When wiring is operating correctly, reassemble vehicle trim and dashboard. 9 Turn up the volume...
... connection to make sure you should operate. If speakers don't play at amplifier and speakers. If not, check wiring connections at all, one amplifier, connect all ground wires to the same screw • Make sure all wires are connected right. To prevent alternator noise: • Do not bundle RCA cables with engine speed. Reconnect Battery Professional Tip When wiring is operating correctly, reassemble vehicle trim and dashboard. 9 Turn up the volume...
Operation Guide
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... When installing the amplifier in the speakers. Strip 1/4 inch (6mm) of the car. 10 Professional Tip Speaker and Power Wires Do not run speaker and power wires next to make permanent splices (using butt connectors) or select connectors that can generate a "siren" sound in the trunk, run the power wires along the same path as the other . Connectors are color coded. 1. Insert into connector. 3. Power wires can be removed and reinstalled. 1 2 3 Strip wire 1/4" (6mm) LXA300...
... When installing the amplifier in the speakers. Strip 1/4 inch (6mm) of the car. 10 Professional Tip Speaker and Power Wires Do not run speaker and power wires next to make permanent splices (using butt connectors) or select connectors that can generate a "siren" sound in the trunk, run the power wires along the same path as the other . Connectors are color coded. 1. Insert into connector. 3. Power wires can be removed and reinstalled. 1 2 3 Strip wire 1/4" (6mm) LXA300...
Operation Guide
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... grounded to the same point Refer to page 4 for proper installation. This is not uncommon. Let amp cool down before attempting to turn the amp on/off Protect light comes on/ amplifier shuts down No output on channels Can't find cause of problem Possible Cause No power to +12V terminal No power to remote wire with radio on Fuse blown Input level control (gain control) adjusted too low Input level control adjusted too high Defective speaker Poor connections to speaker (wire) Speaker wires shorting together RCA input cable defective Input level control adjusted too high Speaker wires...
... grounded to the same point Refer to page 4 for proper installation. This is not uncommon. Let amp cool down before attempting to turn the amp on/off Protect light comes on/ amplifier shuts down No output on channels Can't find cause of problem Possible Cause No power to +12V terminal No power to remote wire with radio on Fuse blown Input level control (gain control) adjusted too low Input level control adjusted too high Defective speaker Poor connections to speaker (wire) Speaker wires shorting together RCA input cable defective Input level control adjusted too high Speaker wires...
Operation Guide
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... Oaks Trail Lake Mary, Florida 32746 ©1999 Recoton Audio Corporation Specifications LXA300 Amplifier Power output @ 14.4 VDC, 20-20 kHz 4 ohms) 75 Watts per channel RMS, < 00.08% THD (2 ohms) 100 Watts per channel RMS, < 00.1% THD (4 ohms) bridged 200 Watts per channel RMS, < 00.1% THD Frequency Response 20 Hz-20 kHz ± 3 dB Signal to a factory service center. Please telephone Jensen at our option, of any...
... Oaks Trail Lake Mary, Florida 32746 ©1999 Recoton Audio Corporation Specifications LXA300 Amplifier Power output @ 14.4 VDC, 20-20 kHz 4 ohms) 75 Watts per channel RMS, < 00.08% THD (2 ohms) 100 Watts per channel RMS, < 00.1% THD (4 ohms) bridged 200 Watts per channel RMS, < 00.1% THD Frequency Response 20 Hz-20 kHz ± 3 dB Signal to a factory service center. Please telephone Jensen at our option, of any...