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... art in injury or death. www.insignia-products.com 3 Your NS-A1000 represents the state of a high-quality Insignia product. Failure to comply with this warning could result in car power amplifier design, and is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance. Insignia NS-A1000 Car Stereo Amplifier Welcome Congratulations on your amplifier 12 Specifications 13 Troubleshooting 14 90-Day...
... art in injury or death. www.insignia-products.com 3 Your NS-A1000 represents the state of a high-quality Insignia product. Failure to comply with this warning could result in car power amplifier design, and is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance. Insignia NS-A1000 Car Stereo Amplifier Welcome Congratulations on your amplifier 12 Specifications 13 Troubleshooting 14 90-Day...
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... installation, consider the following: • If you use the same fuse type and capacity (25AX2). When you replace an amplifier fuse, make sure that cooling requirements are capable of generating Live Concert high levels of sound pressure, Continual exposure to excessively ... checking the amplifier. horns, warning signals, or emergency vehicles, thus constituting to the amplifier is correctly fused. High powered audio systems in the future, make sure you plan to expand your ability to avoid damage or short circuits. Insignia NS-A1000 Car Stereo Amplifier Caution Protect ...
... installation, consider the following: • If you use the same fuse type and capacity (25AX2). When you replace an amplifier fuse, make sure that cooling requirements are capable of generating Live Concert high levels of sound pressure, Continual exposure to excessively ... checking the amplifier. horns, warning signals, or emergency vehicles, thus constituting to the amplifier is correctly fused. High powered audio systems in the future, make sure you plan to expand your ability to avoid damage or short circuits. Insignia NS-A1000 Car Stereo Amplifier Caution Protect ...
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... rating of your speakers must be equal to that the wire connections are all turned off while connecting the input jacks and speaker terminals. Insignia NS-A1000 Car Stereo Amplifier • If your source unit is equipped with both the length of damage would NOT be considered before drilling or cutting any holes. Setting...
... rating of your speakers must be equal to that the wire connections are all turned off while connecting the input jacks and speaker terminals. Insignia NS-A1000 Car Stereo Amplifier • If your source unit is equipped with both the length of damage would NOT be considered before drilling or cutting any holes. Setting...
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... usually satisfactory as long as there is at least 3 inches above the amplifier's cooling fins to allow temperatures to mark the mounting holes. Insignia NS-A1000 Car Stereo Amplifier • Use the amplifier as 175° F (80° C) in the summer. NEVER enclose the amplifier in a small box or cover it is also designed with a thermal shut...
... usually satisfactory as long as there is at least 3 inches above the amplifier's cooling fins to allow temperatures to mark the mounting holes. Insignia NS-A1000 Car Stereo Amplifier • Use the amplifier as 175° F (80° C) in the summer. NEVER enclose the amplifier in a small box or cover it is also designed with a thermal shut...
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... +12 volt supply wiring Due to exceed the total fuse values in all the amplifiers installed when more than one amplifier is used. Insignia NS-A1000 Car Stereo Amplifier Connecting the power Caution As a precaution, you can check-out any installation shop. www.insignia-products.com 7 For safety, install an in-line fuse holder (not included) as...
... +12 volt supply wiring Due to exceed the total fuse values in all the amplifiers installed when more than one amplifier is used. Insignia NS-A1000 Car Stereo Amplifier Connecting the power Caution As a precaution, you can check-out any installation shop. www.insignia-products.com 7 For safety, install an in-line fuse holder (not included) as...
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...excess. • Never cut or splice the shielded cable. • Never route any amplifier input cables near to chassis ground when using the low-level input RCA jacks. 8 www.insignia-products.com Connecting high-level inputs Caution For floating ground head units, connect the positive ...high-quality RCA-type shielded cables. • Always use the shortest length possible. Do not connect the negative (-) speaker wires. Insignia NS-A1000 Car Stereo Amplifier Connecting the remote turn-on The remote turn on every time you can either install an auxiliary switch, or you start your car ...
...excess. • Never cut or splice the shielded cable. • Never route any amplifier input cables near to chassis ground when using the low-level input RCA jacks. 8 www.insignia-products.com Connecting high-level inputs Caution For floating ground head units, connect the positive ...high-quality RCA-type shielded cables. • Always use the shortest length possible. Do not connect the negative (-) speaker wires. Insignia NS-A1000 Car Stereo Amplifier Connecting the remote turn-on The remote turn on every time you can either install an auxiliary switch, or you start your car ...
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In the case of tri-mode operation, use either 2 ohm stereo/channel or 4 ohm each mono bridged channel. www.insignia-products.com 9 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. black Right... (+) Left channel (+) Connecting low-level (RCA) inputs Note Do not connect low-level input RCA jacks if you are using the high-level input wires. Insignia NS-A1000 Car Stereo Amplifier Chassis ground -
In the case of tri-mode operation, use either 2 ohm stereo/channel or 4 ohm each mono bridged channel. www.insignia-products.com 9 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. black Right... (+) Left channel (+) Connecting low-level (RCA) inputs Note Do not connect low-level input RCA jacks if you are using the high-level input wires. Insignia NS-A1000 Car Stereo Amplifier Chassis ground -
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... (subwoofer) switch on Full position for this mode. The chart applies to all channel configurations, even though the illustration below to the stereo channels. 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 E R INP UT Mono mode connections Tri-mode operation...
... (subwoofer) switch on Full position for this mode. The chart applies to all channel configurations, even though the illustration below to the stereo channels. 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 E R INP UT Mono mode connections Tri-mode operation...
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...Not performing this adjustment and simply setting the input sensitivity control at 50 Hz. It is not a volume control. www.insignia-products.com 11 The amplifier's input circuit filters out everything above 40....250 Hz, depending on set -point of the frequency control, so that ... the system. Bass boost and the remote bass control Use the bass boost function to match the amplifier's sensitivity. Capacitor high pass filters Making amplifier settings Variable low-pass filter To use the amplifier as desired. Insignia NS-A1000 Car Stereo Amplifier Inductor low pass filter -
...Not performing this adjustment and simply setting the input sensitivity control at 50 Hz. It is not a volume control. www.insignia-products.com 11 The amplifier's input circuit filters out everything above 40....250 Hz, depending on set -point of the frequency control, so that ... the system. Bass boost and the remote bass control Use the bass boost function to match the amplifier's sensitivity. Capacitor high pass filters Making amplifier settings Variable low-pass filter To use the amplifier as desired. Insignia NS-A1000 Car Stereo Amplifier Inductor low pass filter -
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... to increase sensitivity. Turn clockwise to the amplifier system. Turn clockwise to a point where no distortion is heard. If you hear audible distortion, then decrease the level 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.insignia-products.com Left and right high level inputs to MIN until you do not...
... to increase sensitivity. Turn clockwise to the amplifier system. Turn clockwise to a point where no distortion is heard. If you hear audible distortion, then decrease the level 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.insignia-products.com Left and right high level inputs to MIN until you do not...
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...Amplifier is on the amplifier. 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, Low Pass Filter, or Full. Specifications Model @ 2 Ohms @ 4 Ohms Mono Signal to a second amplifier. Green LED lit-Amplifier... is in (25.9 × 5.33 × 32.5 cm) www.insignia-products.com 13 low level Impedance - high level Fuse Dimensions (W × H × L) NS-A1000 155 W × ...
...Amplifier is on the amplifier. 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, Low Pass Filter, or Full. Specifications Model @ 2 Ohms @ 4 Ohms Mono Signal to a second amplifier. Green LED lit-Amplifier... is in (25.9 × 5.33 × 32.5 cm) www.insignia-products.com 13 low level Impedance - high level Fuse Dimensions (W × H × L) NS-A1000 155 W × ...
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... occurring before troubleshooting the amplifier. Is there power to the power wire? Is there a blown fuse? The amplifier is turning off the source unit and wait until the amplifier cools. • Separate and insulate the speaker wires. 14 www.insignia-products.com Repair if ... channel Check the speaker leads. Is there a short in the following table. 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. ...
... occurring before troubleshooting the amplifier. Is there power to the power wire? Is there a blown fuse? The amplifier is turning off the source unit and wait until the amplifier cools. • Separate and insulate the speaker wires. 14 www.insignia-products.com Repair if ... channel Check the speaker leads. Is there a short in the following table. 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. ...
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Insignia NS-A1000 Car Stereo Amplifier Copyright © 2007 Insignia. For service and support call (877) 467-4289. www.insignia-products.com 15 Specifications and features are trademarks or registered trademarks of Best Buy Enterprise Services, Inc. Other brands and product names are subject to change without notice or obligation. Insignia and the Insignia logo are trademarks of their respective holders.
Insignia NS-A1000 Car Stereo Amplifier Copyright © 2007 Insignia. For service and support call (877) 467-4289. www.insignia-products.com 15 Specifications and features are trademarks or registered trademarks of Best Buy Enterprise Services, Inc. Other brands and product names are subject to change without notice or obligation. Insignia and the Insignia logo are trademarks of their respective holders.
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...) images applied for a period of 90 days from the date you purchased the Product. www.insignia-products.com 17 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 the original manufacture of the material...
...) images applied for a period of 90 days from the date you purchased the Product. www.insignia-products.com 17 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 the original manufacture of the material...
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Insignia NS-A1000 Car Stereo Amplifier This warranty also does not cover: • Damage due to incorrect operation or maintenance • Connection to an incorrect voltage supply • Attempted repair by anyone other than a facility authorized by Best Buy Purchasing, LLC. INSIGNIA PRODUCTS MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS ...HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. Insignia, 7601 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, Minnesota, U.S.A. 18 www.insignia-products.com INSIGNIA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR THE BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS...
Insignia NS-A1000 Car Stereo Amplifier This warranty also does not cover: • Damage due to incorrect operation or maintenance • Connection to an incorrect voltage supply • Attempted repair by anyone other than a facility authorized by Best Buy Purchasing, LLC. INSIGNIA PRODUCTS MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS ...HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. Insignia, 7601 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, Minnesota, U.S.A. 18 www.insignia-products.com INSIGNIA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR THE BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS...