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  • Page 1

    ® Amplifier Installation and Operation Installation Assistance 1.800.323.0221 365 / 24 / 7 @ www .jensen.com Introduction Thank you f or purchasing a Jensen amplifier . The XA ser ies amplifiers off er extreme v alue and performance. Proper installation is essential for optimal performance and long-term reliability . Please read through this manua[...]

  • Page 2

    2 XA2125, XA275, XA250 ® Contents Features ......................................... 3 Installation ..................................... 3 Before Y ou Begin ......................................... 3 Disconnect Battery ........................................ 3 Supplies and T ools Needed .......................... 3 Location and Mounting .......[...]

  • Page 3

    ® XA2125, XA275, XA250 3 Installation Disconnect Battery Before you begin, always disconnect the battery negative terminal. Befor e Y ou Begin Before you begin, you will need tools, supplies and adapters. It is best to make sure you have everything you need before you start. + – Supplies and T ools Needed Supplies • Black electrical tape • A[...]

  • Page 4

    4 XA2125, XA275, XA250 ® Routing Wires Location and Mounting The XA am plifier ’ s compact design allows greater flexibility in mounting. It can be mounted under a seat or in the trunk. When selecting a location, remember that amplifiers generate heat. Select a location where air can circulate around the amplifier . Do not cover the am plifier w[...]

  • Page 5

    ® XA2125, XA275, XA250 5 Wiring Power Remote T erminal (REM) P ower T erminal (+12V) Connect directly to the vehicle battery+ terminal with 8 gauge wire (minimum). Gr ound T erminal (GND) Connect to a good chassis ground. The ground connection should be to clean, unpainted metal to provide a good electrical connection. Connect the power antenna/am[...]

  • Page 6

    6 XA2125, XA275, XA250 ® Inputs, RCA Output, Remote Level Contr ol Input Wiring Low Level Input (RCA Input) Low level (RCA) input is preferred for best performance. Most trunk/hatchback installations will require a 15-20 foot RCA cable. While pick- up trucks and under-seat mounting will require a 6-10 foot RCA cable. Connect an RCA cable from your[...]

  • Page 7

    ® XA2125, XA275, XA250 7 2 Subwoofers 2 Speakers Speaker Wiring Options Remote Le vel Contr ol (XA2125) Remote level control allows the input level to be adjusted from an alternate location. It can be mounted under-dash or in-dash. When the amplifier is used to drive subwoofers, and the low pass crossover is activated, the remote level control can[...]

  • Page 8

    8 XA2125, XA275, XA250 ® 2 Speakers + Subwoofer Important When running a subwoofer and tw o full-range speakers together (T ri-mode operation), high and low pass filters must be used. F ailure to install these filters ma y damage your amp and/ or speakers . Bridged Subwoofer Freq. Speaker Impedance Hz 2 OHMS 4 OHMS 8 OHMS LC L C L C 80 4.1mH 1000 [...]

  • Page 9

    ® XA2125, XA275, XA250 9 Adjust the crossover to accommodate your chosen installation method. • LPF – (low pass filter) Select this filter when the amplifier will be driving woofers or subwoofers. • FULL – Crossover is not active, amplifier is in "full range" mode. • HPF – (high pass filter) Select this filter when the amplif[...]

  • Page 10

    10 XA2125, XA275, XA250 ® T est P ower Wiring 1. T ur n on the receiv er but do not turn up the volume . The amplifier power light should come on. If not, check the REM and +12V wires. 2. T ur n up the receiver v olume slightly . All speakers should operate. If not, check wiring connections at amplifier and speakers. T esting T est Speaker Connect[...]

  • Page 11

    ® XA2125, XA275, XA250 11 T r oubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Amplifier does not operate (power LED not on) when vehicle and radio are on Radio volume needs to be turned up too high for amp to work Radio volume is too sensitive Sound from only one speaker Sound distorted Blows fuses Engine noise (Ignition noise/static or Alt[...]

  • Page 12

    12 XA2125, XA275, XA250 ® Specifications XA Series 2-Channel Amplifiers F requency Response ....................................................................................... 20 Hz-20 kHz ± 0.5 dB Signal to Noise Ratio @ Rated P ower .................................................................................... >100 dB Channel Separ[...]

  • Page 13

    ® XA2125, XA275, XA250 13 ©2001 Recoton Audio Corporation Recoton Mobile Electronics A Division of Recoton Audio Corporation A RECO TON ® COMP ANY 1090 Emma Oaks T rail Lak e Mar y , Flor ida 32746 ® Limited One Y ear W arranty– USA and Canada Length of W arranty . This warranty from Recoton Mobile Electronics shall be in eff ect f or a perio[...]