Jensen XA2150 Car Amplifier User Manual
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1. JENSEN 2 Speakers Subwoofer Bridged Subwoofer L RCA Cables RCA Cables High Pass Filters 49 minimum 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 Failure to install these filters will damage your amp and or speakers XA2150 XA2150 JENSEN Testing Before you finish the installation you should do the following tests to make sure the wiring is correct and everything is operating properly Reconnect Battery Professional Tip Dealing with Alternator Noise The vehicle alternator can cause a siren sound in the speakers that changes with engine speed To prevent alternator noise e Do not bundle RCA cables with speaker or power wires e Do not run speaker wires parallel to When wiring is complete reconnect the battery negative terminal Test Power Wiring power wires e If you have more than one amplifier connect all ground wires to the same screw e Make sure all wires are as short as possible e Make sure the receiver black wire has a good connection to the vehicle chassis ground Turnon the receiver but do not turn up the volume The amplifier power light should come on If not2. Power Terminal BATT 12V Remote Terminal RMT 12V Connect directly to the vehicle battery Connect the radio power antenna lead from terminal with 8 gauge wire minimum the receiver to the amplifier REMOTE terminal This turns the amplifier on whenever the re aig OE S ceiver is turned on If a power antenna lead is not available connect this wire to the radio or accessory fuse 12V RMT GND Not Supplied U Coa ER ER i 30 amp Fuse EA or Circuit Breaker HTO CE z Spade 8 Gauge Butt Connector Wire c o Battery onnector eer Install as close Terminal not supplied Terminal to the battery Adapter as possible S lt Wire To Receiver Power Antenna Lead Connect to a good chassis ground The ground connection should be to clean unpainted metal to provide a good electrical connection Use only one 30 amp 12V RMT GND blade type fuse Sa Spade sheet Metal Connector Rin crew Gannector supplied Drill 1 8 hole in chassis sheet metal XA2150 JENSEN Inputs and Controls O PROTECT oooo0 Input Wiring Pass Output Inputs may be high level from the receiver s speaker or low level from special low level outputs Low level input is preferred for best performance O OS PASS OUTPUT Use pass through PASS OUTPUT connect
3. Professional Tip Speaker and Power Wires Do not run speaker and power wires next to each other Power wires can generate a siren sound in the speakers Run speaker and power wires on opposite sides of the car XA2150 JENSEN Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Amplifier does not operate power LED not on when vehicle and radio are on No power to 12V terminal Repair wire or connections No power to remote wire with radio on Check connections to radio with test light Fuse blown Check fuse Radio volume needs to be turned up too high for amp to work Input level control gain control adjusted too low Adjust input level control gain control Radio volume is too sensitive Input level control adjusted too high Adjust input level control to lower setting Sound from only one speaker Defective speaker Replace speaker Poor connections to speaker wire Check connections Speaker wires shorting together Separate speaker wires and insulate RCA input cable defective Replace cable Sound distorted Input level control adjusted too high Adjust input level control Blows fuses Speaker wires shorting together Separate speaker wires and insulate Power wires hooked up incorrectly Check power wire connections Speakers blown or defective Check speakers Alternator whine in outputs vehicle ignit
4. check the RMT and 12V wires Turn up the receiver volume slightly All speakers should operate If not check wiring connections at amplifier and speakers Test Speaker Connections These tests make sure the speakers are connected right If soeakers don t play at all one or both speaker wires may be discon nected If the wrong speaker plays you hear left soeaker when you expect right speaker make sure you connected the wires correctly Once everything is operating correctly reassemble vehicle trim and dashboard JENSEN Professional Tip Installing in Trunk When installing the amplifier in the trunk run the power wires along the same path as the other vehicle wiring Many cars have insulated channels for wiring You will have to remove the door sill trim and the carpet Professional Tip Crimp Connections Purchase crimp connectors and crimping tool Connectors are color coded 1 Strip 1 4 inch 6mm of insulation from both wires 2 Insert into connector 3 Crimp tightly You can make permanent splices using butt connectors or select connectors that can be removed and reinstalled OF OF Strip wire 1 4 6mm t XA2150 Professional Tip Securing Wires Be proud of your installation Use wire ties to bundle wires together when possible But never bundle speaker wires and power wires together Secure loose wires to the vehicle to make sure they don t rub or rattle
5. JENS How to Install and Operate Contents the XA2150 Amplifier Features 0 cccccccccceeeeeeeeees 2 Installation 0 000 eee 2 Before You Begin Installation e korsista 2 Amplifier Location 0 0 00 2 Disconnect Battery sanee 2 e Amplifier Installation Kit 2 Supplies and Tools NGG E 3 Routing Wires sisisi 3 e Bigger iS Better nee 3 WAT 0 eee errereen 4 Power and Outputs seese 4 Power Terminal BATT 12V 4 Ground Terminal GND 4 lt lt Remote Terminal RMT 12V 4 Welcome FUSES wits nentinek Hehenniaiidan 4 What you re holding in your hands is no ordinary Inputs and ON la aa ise rae 3 owner s manual We ve tried to make the instructions laput WIND in 3 in this book clear and easy to follow Pass QU T iis sisiscssisssciscnssesienseense 5 For your Jensen amplifier to work right it must be Power Light E E EE 5 installed correctly This manual will show you how to Protect CGNs zeeeetsinscetaptneedeanitaentee 5 install your new amplifier like a pro It s a good idea to Input Level Control sasteiacceatiet 6 read all of these instructions before you begin the BAS SIB OO Sh erpaciricuerieice 6 installation Most installations are straightforward and ROHS SOME ase esencstscaebecedeeeit can be handled by a do it yourselfer with the right Speaker WINING isigi 1 tools patience and the ability to follow instructions Testing aaa 9 But do it yourself installati
6. ate of purchase from an authorized Jensen dealer is presented whenever warranty service is required What is Covered Except as otherwise specified below this warranty covers all defects in material and workman ship in this product The following are not covered damage resulting from accident misuse abuse neglect product modification improper installation incorrect line voltage unauthorized repair or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product damage occurring during shipment claims must be presented to the carrier elimination of car static or other electrical interferences any product purchased outside USA or Canada or on which the serial number has been defaced modified or removed How You Can Get Service U S Purchasers Please telephone Jensen at 1 800 323 4815 We will either inform you of the name and address of an authorized Jensen repair station which will service the product or will advise you to send the product to a factory service center Canadian Purchasers The product should be returned to the Jensen dealer from whom it was purchased and such dealer either will service or arrange for service of the product If shipment of the product is required it should be packed securely The original dated bill of sale must always be included with the product as proof of warranty coverage What We Will Pay For We will pay for all labor and material expenses required to repair the product but you mus
7. bass and treble settings or EQ are flat too and turn the volume up slowly until you just start to hear distortion Now back the volume down just a bit On the amp slowly turn up the input level control clockwise or to the right until you just start to hear distortion and back it down a bit Now your radio and ampli fier levels are matched Bass Boost BASS BASS BOOST increases the BOOST volume of bass by up to 6 dB at 45Hz OFF ON LPF low pass filter only bass tones go to speakers Use with X OVER woofers or subwoofer e FULL all tones go to speak EH ers Use with full range speak LPF HPF ers FULL e HPF high pass filter blocks very low tones from the speak ers Use with 6 or smaller speakers Use LPF and HPF to adjust from 50 to 250Hz When using your Jensen amplifier to run a subwoofer and two full range speakers Known as Tri mode or three channel operation you will need to purchase separate high and low pass crossovers from your local retailer A pair of high pass crossovers for your full range speakers and a low pass filter for the subwoofer This will allow the amplifier to work properly when installing it in Tri mode Failure to install these filters may damage your amplifier and or your speakers XA2150 JENSEN Speaker Wiring 2 Speakers 2 Subwoofers RCA Cables
8. es 5 6 and 7 for proper installation Can t find cause of problem Contact Jensen Technical Assistance 1 800 323 0221 11 Specifications XA2150 Amplifier Power output 14 4 VDC 20 20 kHz 4 ohms 75 Watts per channel RMS lt 00 08 THD 2 ohms 100 Watts per channel RMS lt 00 1 THD 4 ohms bridged 200 Watts per channel RMS lt 00 1 THD Frequency Respons Eskia a Signal to Noise Ratio Rated Power 00000 Channel Separation Ref Powet 0 cee THD amp IMD Ref Power into 2 ohMs ce Speaker Impedance Input Impedance senii eds Crossover Frequencies cccscceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees Power Requirement sncccccessctesscreccssieecieeesscntes Fuse Requirements cccesccceeeeseeeeeesseeeseeneeeetees DIMENSIONS ircre eainiie ereatione Specifications subjectto changewithoutnotice Saale EEA A E 20 Hz 20 kHz 3 dB aa a a gt 100 dB 20 k ohms e E er eer Low High 50 250 Hz TAE E 14 4 VDC 10 8 15 6 VDC allowable aE EE 30 amp blade type fuse 2 25 x 11 125 x 8 56 5mm x 282mm x 203mm Limited One Year Warranty USA and Canada Length of Warranty This warranty from Recoton Mobile Electronics shall be in effect for a period of one year from the date of the first consumer purchase Persons Protected This warranty will be enforceable by the original owner and any subsequent owners during the warranty period so long as proof of d
9. ion noise Radio has poor noise immunity Disconnect audio inputs to amplifier if noise disappears then the radio is at fault Improper ground connections Make sure radio and amplifier are grounded to the same point Loud pop in speakers when power is turned on or off Remote wire blue not properly connected Refer to page 4 for proper installation If radio does not have a power antenna lead and you have connected the remote lead to an ignition source then you may get a pop in your speakers This is not uncommon You may have to put a switch in line with the remote lead to turn the amp on off manually Protect light comes on amplifier shuts down Amp is in thermal protection Let amp cool down before attempting to turn back on some installations may require a fan to keep the amp cool especially if you are driving subwoofers with the amp Faulty speaker connection and or crossover Check speakers and or crossovers for loose or bad connections Low battery voltage Make sure you are getting between 10 8 15 6 volts to the amplifier with a digital multimeter measured at the amplifier Speaker impedance less than 2 ohms per channel If you are using 4 ohm speakers you cannot have more than two speakers wired in parallel per channel Amp will not operate into 2 ohms bridged No output on channels Speaker wires not connected to speakers properly Input hooked up incorrectly Refer to pag
10. on isn t for everyone If you Reconnect Battery 1s1 1121 1 9 still don t feel confident after reading this book Test ROWE WINING setei 9 consider turning the installation job over to someone Test Speaker Connections 3 better suited to it Dealing with Alternator I E A E AE A ET 9 Warranty Service e Installing in Trunk 10 If your Jensen amplifier should ever require service Crimp Connections 10 you will need to have the original dated receipt If you Securing Wires scccccccsssvvsseeeeee 10 ever need to return the unit for any reason always Speaker and include the receipt with the product Power Wires u eeeseeceeeeteeeeeenneee 10 Troubleshooting 11 PER Specifications Technical Assistance and Warranty sossen 12 For technical assistance with the operation or installation of the XA2150 call 1 800 323 0221 JENSEN Features The Jensen XA2150 power amplifier is a two channel 300 watt total system power automotive amplifier The XA2150 includes RCA inputs High level inputs Continuously variable low pass or high pass crossover Bass boost feature Remote turn on off Electronic protection circuitry to protect the amplifier from short circuit DC offset and thermal overload Unique super efficient heat sink design 2 x 75 watts RMS per channel 2 x 150 watts peak Pass through connectors for adding other amps Before You Begin Installation Befo
11. onnections are made wrong the unit will not operate properly and it could be damaged Follow the installation instructions carefully or have the installation handled by an experienced technician Professional Tip Amplifier Installation Kit Your installation job will be much easier if you purchase an amplifier installation kit These kits often include low level RCA cables extra large power and ground wires a fuse or circuit breaker and connector for the battery XA2150 Supplies and Tools Needed Supplies e Speaker wire 12 gauge for subwoofers 16 18 gauge for other speakers Sheet metal type screws for mounting amplifier Electrical tape Solderless crimp connectors 1 2 thick plywood or particle board to mount amplifier on Tools Flat and Phillips screwdrivers Wire cutters Wire strippers Cordless or standard electric drill and drill bit set Crimping tool if using solderless crimp connec tors 12 volt test light or digital multimeter Wire brush or scraper to remove paint for a good ground connection to vehicle Soldering iron and rosin core solder if you re going to solder your connections Amplifier Installation Kit You will need an amplifier installation kit to install your amp properly because it contains all the wire and connectors that you will need to hook up your new amp right the first time If you want to purchase these items separately you will need the following 20 25 feet of 8 gauge
12. ors for adding other amplifiers Important Use only the low level or high level input do not use both at one time Power Light Low Level Input Use a pair of shielded stereo audio cables with RCA type jacks Most trunk mount amplifier installations require 20 foot RCA cables Most under seat and pickup truck installations use 12 foot cables Connect RCA cables from your receiver to the RCA input jacks on the amplifier High Level Input Connect left and right speaker wires coming from radio to high level input plug as shown The power light comes on when 12 POWERO volt power is available at both the battery 12 volt and RMT wires Protect Light The red protect light comes on O PROTECT when the amplifier shuts down from overheating or a short circuit speaker failure White Lett White Black Left Gray Right Gray Black Right Black ground Radio Splice as necessary Hi level input plug on amp JENSEN XA2150 Crossover X OVER Adjust the crossover to accommodate your chosen installation method Input Level Control The input level control matches the output of your radio to the input of the amplifier After the installation mn max IS Complete make sure the input level control on the amp is turned down all the way counterclockwise or all the way to the left Play a tape or CD make sure
13. re you begin you will need tools supplies and adapters It is best to make sure you have everything you need before you start There is a list of supplies and tools on the next page Amplifier Location Important Allow air circulation around the amplifier The XA2150 amplifiers 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 XA2150 with carpets or enclose it behind interior trim panels Do not mount the amplifier in an inverted or upside down configuration Every installation will be a bit different based upon vehicle design Check all locations and placements carefully before making any cuts or connections Installation XA2150 e 150 watts RMS bridged into a 4 ohm load e Bridgeable design to direct full power to one speaker Audio Amplifiers Amplification offers two advantages e The XA2150 amplifier can make the sound of your receiver fuller and richer even at low volume levels e Many automotive receivers provide four to 10 watts at maximum power At 75 watts RMS per channel 200 watts bridged the XA2150 can be played substantially louder permitting the use of more powerful speakers Disconnect Battery Before you begin always 9 disconnect the battery negative terminal Important If wiring c
14. t pay any labor costs for the removal and or installation of the product If the product is shipped for warranty service you must prepay the initial shipping charges but Jensen will pay the return shipping charges if the product is returned to an address inside the USA or Canada Limitation of Implied or Statutory Warranties and Conditions All implied or statutory warranties and conditions including warranties or conditions of merchant ability fitness for particular purposes and non infringement are limited in duration to the length of this warranty Exclusion of Certain Damages Jensen s liability is limited to the repair or replacement at our option of any defective product and shall not include incidental or consequential economic damages of any kind Some states and or provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state and province to province JENSEN Recoton Mobile Electronics A Division of Recoton Audio Corporation A RECOTON COMPANY 1090 Emma Oaks Trail Lake Mary Florida 32746 1998 Recoton Audio Corporation
15. wire 30 amp fuse or circuit breaker to be hooked up at the battery 20 feet of 18 gauge wire for the remote turn on power antenna lead RCA cable for signal input from radio 20 feet for trunk installation 12 feet for under seat installation Two 8 gauge ring terminals one for the battery connection and the other for the ground connec tion at the amp You may need two additional ring terminals if you are using a circuit breaker at the battery Two 8 gauge barrel connectors you may need these depending on what type of fuse holder you have Two 8 gauge spade terminals to hook up power at the amp Four 12 gauge spade terminals for subwoofers or 16 18 gauge spade terminals for other speaker connections to amp One 18 gauge spade terminal for remote turn on power antenna lead JENSEN Routing Wires Battery Connector Fuse or Circuit Breaker Grommet To prevent damage to power wire Power Wire 1 8 gauge wire or larger _ Power Antenna Turn on Wire 18 gauge wire XN Ground Screw Drill 1 8 hole in chassis sheet metal ie Use the same ground if Amplifier using multiple amplifiers Professional Tip Bigger is better Stereo installation dealers sell extra thick power and speaker wires to ensure best sound Look for 8 gauge power wire espe cially if you have several amplifiers JENSEN XA2150 Wi Wiring Power and Outputs L SPEAKER
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