Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product XA250 Jensen Tools
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® 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 .
2 XA2125, XA275, XA250 ® Contents Features ......................................... 3 Installation ..................................... 3 Before Y ou Begin ......................................... 3 Disconnect Battery .............................
® 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.
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.
® 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.
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.
® 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.
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 .
® 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.
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.
® 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.
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 ..........
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