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Jensen POWERPLUS 1150 manual

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  • Page 1

    P o werPlus Amplifier s Installa tion & Oper a tion Manual Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Features and Specificati ons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Install ation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

  • Page 2

    PowerPlus Amplifiers 2 Introduction The Jensen PowerPlus series of amplif iers were designed to meet or exceed the CEA-2006 test st andards. These ne w st andards give all particip ating manufacturers (and many don't p articipate) a baseline when comparing amplifiers of similar power output. The CEA Power rating protects you, the customer . ?[...]

  • Page 3

    PowerP lus Amplifiers 3 F eatures and Specifications Y our new PowerPlus Jens en mobile stereo power amplifier is the amplifier of choice for the high demands of au to so und reproduction. With it s deep-bass reproduction and plenty of reserve power , low harmonic distortion and neutral reproduction, the PowerPlus series of amplifiers takes Mobile [...]

  • Page 4

    PowerPlus Amplifiers 4 Installation Before you begin the inst alla tion of your PowerPlus series amp remember , there are two w ays to do things – right an d twice! Use the proper in st a llation techniques, tools and accessories to ensu re that your Jensen PowerPlus series amp will put out all the power it was designed to. If necessary , seek a [...]

  • Page 5

    PowerP lus Amplifiers 5 P ower W iring Charging System In some cases, the installation of just o ne (1) amplifier could be enough to overload your factory electrical system (i.e., alternato r) . Depending on the state of your electrical sy stem and overall condition of your ve hicle, you may need to upgrade your alternator and battery . Af ter the [...]

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    PowerPlus Amplifiers 6 Ground T erminal (GND) Make the ground lead as short a s possible, leaving en ough length to complete the installation a nd to allo w for a ny service th at may be need ed at a late r date. T o ensure a good ground, scrape away any paint or un dercoating to expose bare metal. Use a " ring" terminal of the proper gau[...]

  • Page 7

    PowerP lus Amplifiers 7 Speak er W iring The S peaker Wiring diagrams illustrate options for connecting one or two speakers. Observe the proper speaker pola rity . NOTE: PowerPlus amplifiers can drive speakers wit h a nominal impedance range of 2~ 4-ohms. For maximum powe r , configure your speakers for a nomi na l 2- o hm lo ad . NOTE: Do not ov e[...]

  • Page 8

    PowerPlus Amplifiers 8 PowerPlus 840/1304 Four S peakers T wo S peakers and Bridged Subwoofer T wo Subwoofers HPF LPF OFF HPF LPF OFF SPEAKER OUTPUT ++ – + – – + – + BRIDGED – + BRIDGED – CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 4 ohm nominal 2 ohm minimum 4 ohm nominal 2 ohm minimum HPF LPF OFF HPF LPF OFF SPEAKER OUTPUT ++ – + – – + – + BRIDGED – + [...]

  • Page 9

    PowerP lus Amplifiers 9 Input W iring Most trunk/hatc hback installations will require a 15-20 foot RC A cable, while pickup trucks and under-s eat mounting will require a 6-12 foot RCA c a ble. Connect an RCA cable from your receiver to the RCA input on your amplifier . PowerPlus 420/900/1 150/1302 PowerPlus 840/1304 The PowerPlus 1304 and 840 can[...]

  • Page 10

    PowerPlus Amplifiers 10 NOTE: The use of good quality RCA ca bles is just as importa nt as power and speaker wire. Choose a high quality low cap acitance cable for the best result s. Connecting Additional Amplifiers Pass-Thru RCA connectors are provided to connect add itional amplifiers without the need to purchase "Y" adap ters. MODE 432[...]

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    PowerP lus Amplifiers 11 Indicators and Contr ols Power Indicator (POWER) The power indi cator provides a visual indication that the amplifier is tur ned on. Input Level Control (LEVEL/GAIN) The INPUT LEVEL control (or GAIN) matches the output of yo ur radio to the input of the amplifier . Afte r the installation is comp lete, make sure the input l[...]

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    PowerPlus Amplifiers 12 Te s t i n g Before finishing the installation, pe rform the following tests to make sure the wiring is correct and everything is operatin g properly . Reconnect Battery When wiring is complete, reconnect the batter y negative terminal. T est Power Wiring T urn on the receiver, but do not tur n up the volume. The amplifier p[...]

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    PowerP lus Amplifiers 13 T r oubleshooting NOTE: If the protection light is acti vate d with no speakers connected to the amplifier , and all the power connections are correc t, this would indicate an internal problem with the amplifie r . Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Amplifier does not turn on No power to +12 V terminal Check fuse(s) N[...]

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    PowerPlus Amplifiers 14 CEA P ower Output RMS Power Output @ 1% THD+N, 14.4VDC PowerPlus 420 Power Output : 65 watts RMS X 2 channels into 4-ohms @ < 1% THD+N Signal to Noise Ratio : 100dBA below reference (Reference: 1 watt, 4-o hms) Additional Power Output : 90 watts RMS X 2 channels into 2-ohms @ < 1% THD+N 170 watts RMS X 1 channels (Brid[...]