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XA4200
Amplifier Installation and Operation
XA4300
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Jensen amplifier. The XA series
amplifiers offer extreme value and performance. Proper
installation is essential for optimal performance and long-term
reliability. Please read through this manual first to familiarize
yourself with your amplifier and its functions.
Warranty Service
If your Jensen amplifier should ever require service, you will
need to have the original dated receipt. If you ever need to
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® XA4200, XA4300 Contents Features......................................... 3 Installation..................................... 3 Before You Begin ......................................... 3 Disconnect Battery ........................................ 3 Supplies and Tools Needed .......................... 3 Location and Mounting.................................. 4 Routing Wires................................................ 4 Wiring ............................................. 5 Power..........
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® XA4200, XA4300 Features XA Series 4-channel amplifiers include: • Easy access top mounted controls • Traditional input circuitry – low and high level inputs • Continuously variable high pass/low pass crossover • Pre-amp output for installation flexibility • 40Hz – 400Hz crossover frequency range • Dual status LED diagnostic indicator • Crossover mode selector switch • Thermal, short circuit and low impedance protection circuitry • Continuously variable bass boost, centered at 45Hz • PWM MOSFET
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® XA4200, XA4300 Routing Wires Location and Mounting Battery The XA amplifier’s compact design allows Battery greater flexibility in mounting. It can be Connector mounted under a seat or in the trunk. Fuse or When selecting a location, remember that Circuit amplifiers generate heat. Select a location Breaker Grommet where air can circulate around the amplifier. To prevent Do not cover the amplifier with carpets or damage to power wire enclose it behind interior trim panels. Do not Receiver mou
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® XA4200, XA4300 Wiring Power BRIDGE BRIDGE RF RF LF LF++ RR RR LR LR –– GND REM + 12V FUSE Power Terminal (+12V) Remote Terminal (REM) Connect the power antenna/amplifier turn-on Connect directly to the vehicle battery+ lead from the receiver to the AMPLIFIER terminal with 8 gauge wire (minimum). REMOTE terminal. GND REM + 12V Fuse: GND REM + 12V XA4200 50 AMP XA4300 60 AMP Spade Connector Fuse or Spade Circuit Breaker Connector 8 Gauge Wire To Battery+ Battery Install as close Terminal Termina
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® XA4200, XA4300 Inputs, RCA Output, Remote Level Control INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT REAR FRONT HI-LEVEL HI-LEVEL LR LR LF LF XA4200 RR RR RF RF INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT REMOTE REAR FRONT LR LR LF LF BASS HI-LEVEL HI-LEVEL XA4300 RR RR RF RF Input Wiring Radio Low Level Input (RCA Input) Low level (RCA) input is preferred for best performance. Most trunk/hatchback installations Splice will require a 15-20 foot RCA cable. While pick- (as necessary) up trucks and under-seat mounting will require a
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® XA4200, XA4300 Remote Level Control – Rear Connecting other Amps INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT Speakers (XA4300) LR LR LF LF RR RR RF RF PWR RCA Output MIN MAX The “output” signal allows you to conveniently REMOTE BASS connect other amplifiers to each other. Remote level control allows the input level to be adjusted for the rear speakers 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
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® XA4200, XA4300 Speaker Wiring Options 4 Speakers 2 Speakers + Bridged Subwoofer LPF FULL LPF HPF FULL X-OVER HPF FRONT X-OVER REAR FRONT LPF REAR FULL LPF HPF FULL X-OVER HPF BRIDGE BRIDGE X-OVER RF RF LF LF++ RR RR LR LR –– BRIDGE BRIDGE RF RF–– LF LF++ RR RR LR LR 2Ω minimum 2Ω minimum 2Ω minimum 4Ω minimum 2 Subwoofers/Bridged Mono (XA4200) LPF FULL HPF X-OVER FRONT REAR LPF FULL HPF X-OVER BRIDGE BRIDGE RF RF LF LF++ RR RR LR LR –– 4Ω 4Ω minimum minimum 8 5910 XA4CH_E.p65 8 01/23/01,
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® XA4200, XA4300 4 Speakers + 2 Subwoofers BRIDGE BRIDGE LPF RF RF LF LF++ RR RR LR LR –– FULL HPF X-OVER FRONT REAR LPF FULL HPF X-OVER 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 2Ω 2Ω these filters may damage your amp and/or speakers. 4Ω 2Ω = 2Ω minimum 4Ω = 4Ω minimum 2Ω 2Ω 4Ω Freq. Speaker Impedance L C Inductor Capacitor Hz 2 OHMS 4 OHMS 8 OHMS LC L C L C 80 4.1mH 1000µ F 8.
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® XA4200, XA4300 Indicators and Controls LPF FULL BASS L-CH X R-CH X LEVEL POWER/ PROTECT HPF FRONT REAR 2CH LPF 0dB 12dB 40Hz 400Hz 40Hz 400Hz MIN MAX 3CH FULL BASS L-CH X R-CH X LEVEL 4CH HPF 0dB 12dB 40Hz 400Hz 40Hz 400Hz MIN MAX Crossover (X-OVER) Adjust the crossover to accommodate your Tri-mode/Three channel operation chosen installation method. An amplifier is usually configured for tri-mode operation when you want to use one amplifier to • LPF–(low pass filter) Select drive a pair of fr
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® XA4200, XA4300 2CH/3CH/4CH 2 Channel The XA4200/XA4300 can be configured for three 2CH When the input selector is set to different input modes: 4 channel, 3 channel or 3CH 2 CH, the amplifier is configured for 4CH 2 channel. bridged stereo operation. The amplifier will need a two channel 4 Channel input even though there are four inputs. In the 2 CH the following 2CH When the input selector is set to 3CH inputs will be used: 4 CH, the amplifier will operate as 4CH a standard 4 channel amp with
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® XA4200, XA4300 Level Bass BASS L-CH X R-CH X LEVEL BASS L-CH X R-CH X LEVEL FRONT FRONT REAR REAR 0dB 12dB 40Hz 400Hz 40Hz 400Hz MIN MAX 0dB 12dB 40Hz 400Hz 40Hz 400Hz MIN MAX BASS L-CH X R-CH X LEVEL BASS L-CH X R-CH X LEVEL 0dB 12dB MIN MAX 0dB 12dB 40Hz 400Hz 40Hz 400Hz MIN MAX 40Hz 400Hz 40Hz 400Hz The input level control matches the output of BASS increases the volume of the bass at your radio to the input of the amplifier. After 45Hz by up to 12 db. the installation is complete, make su
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® XA4200, XA4300 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Amplifier does not operate No power to +12V terminal Repair wire or connections. (power LED not on) when vehicle and radio are on No power to remote wire with radio on Check connections to radio with test light. Fuse blown Check fuse. Radio volume needs to be Input level control adjusted too low Adjust input level control. turned up too high for amp to work Radio volume is too sensitive Input level control adjusted too hi
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® XA4200, XA4300 Specifications XA Series 4-Channel Amplifiers Frequency Response .......................................................................................20 Hz-20 kHz ± 0.5 dB Signal to Noise Ratio @ Rated Power ....................................................................................>100 dB Channel Separation @ Ref. Power ............................................................................... >65 dB, 1 kHz THD & IMD @ Ref. Power into 2 ohms ....................
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® XA4200, XA4300 Limited One Year Warranty– USA and Canada Length of Warranty. This warranty from Recoton Mobile Canadian Purchasers. The product should be returned Electronics shall be in effect for a period of one year from to the Jensen dealer from whom it was purchased and the date of the first consumer purchase. such dealer either will service or arrange for service of the product. Persons Protected. This warranty will be enforceable by the original owner and any subsequent owners during
