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Amplifier Installation and Operation
A400HLX
400
MOSFET Power Supply
4 channel bridgeable
A600HLX
HPF
FULL POWER
BASS L-CHX R-CHX LEVEL
LPF 3 5 60 125 60 125 2 4
FRONT
PROTECT
REAR 2CH
HPF 0dB 12dB 40Hz 400Hz 40Hz 400Hz 8V .3V
3CH
FULL BASS L-CHX R-CHX LEVEL
4CH
3 5 60 125 60 125 2 4
LPF MODE
0dB 12dB 40Hz 400Hz 40Hz 400Hz 8V .3V
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Jensen amplifier. The HLX series
amplifiers offer extreme value and performance. Proper
installation is essential for optimal
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® A400HLX, A600HLX 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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® A400HLX, A600HLX Features A400HLX/A600HLX 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 • PW
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® A400HLX, A600HLX Routing Wires Location and Mounting Battery The A400HLX/A600HLX amplifier’s compact Battery design allows greater flexibility in mounting. It Connector can be 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 n
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® A400HLX, A600HLX 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 A400HLX 50 AMP A600HLX 70 AMP Spade Connector Fuse or Spade Circuit Breaker Connector 8 Gauge Wire To Battery+ Battery Install as close Terminal Ter
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® A400HLX, A600HLX Inputs, RCA Output, Remote Level Control INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT REAR FRONT HI-LEVEL HI-LEVEL LR LR LF LF A400HLX RR RR RF RF INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT REMOTE REAR FRONT LR LR LF LF BASS HI-LEVEL HI-LEVEL A600HLX 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 requi
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® A400HLX, A600HLX Remote Level Control – Rear Connecting other Amps Amplifier (A600HLX) INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT LR LR LF LF RR RR RF RF PWR RCA Output MIN MAX REMOTE The “output” signal allows you to conveniently 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,
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® A400HLX, A600HLX Speaker Wiring Options 4 Speakers 2 Speakers + Bridged Subwoofer HPF HPF FULL FULL LPF FRONT LPF FRONT REAR HPF REAR FULL HPF LPF FULL LPF BRIDGE BRIDGE BRIDGE BRIDGE RF RF–– LF LF++ RR RR LR LR RF RF LF LF++ RR RR LR LR –– 2Ω minimum 2Ω minimum 2Ω minimum 4Ω minimum 2 Subwoofers/Bridged Mono (A400HLX) HPF FULL LPF FRONT REAR HPF FULL LPF BRIDGE BRIDGE RF RF LF LF++ RR RR LR LR –– 4Ω 4Ω minimum minimum 8 REC002_A4n600HLX_E 8 1/9/02, 4:13 PM
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® A400HLX, A600HLX Tri-mode (A400HLX) BRIDGE BRIDGE RF RF LF LF++ RR RR LR LR –– HPF FULL LPF FRONT REAR HPF FULL LPF 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 8.2mH 500µ F 15mH 250
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® A400HLX, A600HLX Indicators and Controls HPF POWER FULL BASS R-CHX LEVEL L-CHX 3 5 60 125 60 125 2 4 LPF FRONT PROTECT REAR 2CH HPF 0dB 12dB 40Hz 400Hz 40Hz 400Hz 8V .3V 3CH FULL BASS L-CHX R-CHX LEVEL 4CH 3 5 60 125 60 125 2 4 LPF MODE 0dB 12dB 40Hz 400Hz 40Hz 400Hz 8V .3V 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 • LPF–(low pass filter) Select operation when you wan
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® A400HLX, A600HLX 2CH / 3CH / 4CH 2 Channel (A400HLX) 2CH When the input selector is set The A400HLX/A600HLX can be configured for 3CH 4CH to 2CH, the amplifier is three different input modes: 4 channel, 3 channel configured for bridged stereo or 2 channel. operation. The amplifier will need a two channel input even 4 Channel When the input selector is set though there are four inputs. In 2CH to 4CH, the amplifier will 2CH the following RCA inputs 3CH operate as a standard 4 4CH will be used: c
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® A400HLX, A600HLX Level Bass BASS LEVEL 3 5 2 4 BASS increases the volume of the The input level control matches the bass at 45Hz by up to 12 db. output of your radio to the input of 0dB 12dB the amplifier. After the installation is 8V .3V Use very carefully! BASS LEVEL 3 5 complete, make sure the input level 2 4 control on the amp is turned down all the way (counterclockwise or all the 0dB 12dB 8V .3V way to the left). Play a tape or CD (make sure bass and treble settings or EQ are flat too)
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® A400HLX, A600HLX 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 Check connections to radio with test light. radio on 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
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® A400HLX, A600HLX Specifications A400HLX/A600HLX 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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Limited One Year Warranty– USA and Canada Length of Warranty. This warranty from Recoton Mobile Canadian Purchasers. The product should be returned Electronics, Inc. shall be in effect for a period of one year to the Jensen dealer from whom it was purchased and from 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 during the warranty period so long as If sh
