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PowerPlus Amplifiers
420, 840, 900, 1150, 1302, 1304
Installation & Operation Manual
Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Features and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Speaker Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Indicators and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Remote Input Level Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
CEA Power Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
PowerPlus Amplifiers 420, 840, 900, 1150, 1302, 1304 Installation & Operation Manual Contents Introduction ......2 Features and Specifications . -
Page 2: Introduction
What does matter is whether the power can be produced in the first place. The RMS rating is the true power you are getting. At Jensen, to be fair to you and to the competition, we rate our amps in the two most popular ratings, including the CEA RMS rating. -
Page 3: Features And Specifications
PowerPlus series of amplifiers takes Mobile Hi-Fi to new heights. Like all Jensen products, when it comes to accurate sound reproduction the PowerPlus series takes a back seat to no one. Jensen will bring your Hi-Fi experience to new heights with the following features: •... -
Page 4: Installation
– right and twice! Use the proper installation techniques, tools and accessories to ensure that your Jensen PowerPlus series amp will put out all the power it was designed to. If necessary, seek a professional installer to have the amplifier installed correctly. -
Page 5: Wiring
Power Wiring Charging System In some cases, the installation of just one (1) amplifier could be enough to overload your factory electrical system (i.e., alternator). Depending on the state of your electrical system and overall condition of your vehicle, you may need to upgrade your alternator and battery. - Page 6 PowerPlus Amplifiers Ground Terminal (GND) Make the ground lead as short as possible, leaving enough length to complete the installation and to allow for any service that may be needed at a later date. To ensure a good ground, scrape away any paint or undercoating to expose bare metal.
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Page 7: Speaker Wiring
Speaker Wiring The Speaker Wiring diagrams illustrate options for connecting one or two speakers. Observe the proper speaker polarity. NOTE: PowerPlus amplifiers can drive speakers with a nominal impedance range of 2~ 4-ohms. For maximum power, configure your speakers for a nominal 2-ohm load. NOTE: Do not overlook the use of the proper gauge speaker wire. - Page 8 PowerPlus Amplifiers PowerPlus 840/1304 Four Speakers HPF LPF OFF SPEAKER OUTPUT – – + BRIDGED – BRIDGED – 4 ohm nominal 4 ohm nominal 2 ohm minimum 2 ohm minimum Two Speakers and Bridged Subwoofer HPF LPF OFF – + –...
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Page 9: Input Wiring
Input Wiring Most trunk/hatchback installations will require a 15-20 foot RCA cable, while pickup trucks and under-seat mounting will require a 6-12 foot RCA cable. Connect an RCA cable from your receiver to the RCA input on your amplifier. PowerPlus 420/900/1150/1302 Input Wiring - Stereo Mode RCA Cable Input Wiring - Mono Mode... - Page 10 PowerPlus Amplifiers 4 Channel MODE 4 3 2 MODE 4 3 2 HPF LPF OFF 40Hz 240Hz 40Hz 400Hz 12dB 0.4V 0.4V 0dB BASS EQ X-OVER GAIN 3/4 INPUT OUTPUT 1/2 INPUT GAIN NOTE: The use of good quality RCA cables is just as important as power and speaker wire.
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Page 11: Indicators And Controls
(6 1/2", 6 X 9", etc.) by adjusting the crossover to a higher setting (80–100Hz). Crossover (X-OVER) The Jensen PowerPlus series of amplifiers have built-in low-pass and high- pass crossover filters for bi-amplifying the system. Adjust the crossover to accommodate your chosen installation method. Select LPF (low pass filter) when the amplifier will be driving woofers or subwoofers. -
Page 12: Testing
PowerPlus Amplifiers Testing Before finishing the installation, perform the following tests to make sure the wiring is correct and everything is operating properly. Reconnect Battery When wiring is complete, reconnect the battery negative terminal. Test Power Wiring Turn on the receiver, but do not turn up the volume. The amplifier power light should come on. -
Page 13: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Amplifier does not No power to +12V turn on terminal No power to REM terminal Blown main fuse at battery Blown fuse at amplifier Faulty ground Volume control too Input level control sensitive adjusted too high Distorted sound Input level control adjusted too high... -
Page 14: Cea Power Output
Frequency Response: 10Hz to 240Hz, -3dB (Reference: 1 watt) Dimensions: L17.25" x H2.5" x W11.75" PowerPlus 1150 Power Output: 330 watts RMS X 1 channels into 4-ohms @ < 1% THD+N Signal to Noise Ratio: 100dBA below reference (Reference: 1 watt, 4-ohms) Additional Power Output: 550 watts RMS X 1 channels into 2-ohms @ <...