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...8226; 12dB/octave Butterworth alignment • 40Hz - 400Hz crossover frequency range • iX² Bass with your Jensen amplifier should ever require service, you will need to 18dB bass boost centered at any reason, always include the receipt with ... mono operation R Audiovox Electronics Corporation 150 Marcus Boulevard Hauppauge, NY 11788 1-800-323-4815 www.jensen.com © 2004 Audiovox v.030204 Amplifier Installation & Operation Manual PS260 PS285 PS2130 PS2180 Contents Introduction 1 Features 1 Installation 3 Wiring 5 Indicators and Controls 9 Testing 9 Troubleshooting...
...8226; 12dB/octave Butterworth alignment • 40Hz - 400Hz crossover frequency range • iX² Bass with your Jensen amplifier should ever require service, you will need to 18dB bass boost centered at any reason, always include the receipt with ... mono operation R Audiovox Electronics Corporation 150 Marcus Boulevard Hauppauge, NY 11788 1-800-323-4815 www.jensen.com © 2004 Audiovox v.030204 Amplifier Installation & Operation Manual PS260 PS285 PS2130 PS2180 Contents Introduction 1 Features 1 Installation 3 Wiring 5 Indicators and Controls 9 Testing 9 Troubleshooting...
Operation Manual
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... a clean, unpainted metal surface) Disconnect Battery Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable before you will need tools, supplies and adapters. Place the amplifier in the Routing Wires diagram. PS260 / PS285 / PS2130 / PS2180 Installation This device is best to make sure you have the installation completed by an experienced technician. 3 Routing Wires Circuito de...
... a clean, unpainted metal surface) Disconnect Battery Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable before you will need tools, supplies and adapters. Place the amplifier in the Routing Wires diagram. PS260 / PS285 / PS2130 / PS2180 Installation This device is best to make sure you have the installation completed by an experienced technician. 3 Routing Wires Circuito de...
Operation Manual
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... be kept as short as possible. The ground connection should be to clean, unpainted metal to provide a good electrical connection. PS260 / PS285 / PS2130 / PS2180 Wiring Power Power Terminal (+12V) Connect directly to a good chassis ground. Power Terminal (+12V) Terminal Eléctrica (+12V) Borne ...la Batería Adapteur de Borne de Batterie Fuse or Circuit Breaker Fusible o Interruptor Fusible ou Disjoncteur Install as close to the amplifier remote terminal. Ground Terminal (GND) Connect to the vehicle battery positive (+) terminal with a minimum of 10-gauge wire (PS260 and ...
... be kept as short as possible. The ground connection should be to clean, unpainted metal to provide a good electrical connection. PS260 / PS285 / PS2130 / PS2180 Wiring Power Power Terminal (+12V) Connect directly to a good chassis ground. Power Terminal (+12V) Terminal Eléctrica (+12V) Borne ...la Batería Adapteur de Borne de Batterie Fuse or Circuit Breaker Fusible o Interruptor Fusible ou Disjoncteur Install as close to the amplifier remote terminal. Ground Terminal (GND) Connect to the vehicle battery positive (+) terminal with a minimum of 10-gauge wire (PS260 and ...
Operation Manual
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...an RCA output is preferred for best performance. Wiring (continued) Output Wiring The output signal allows you to conveniently connect other amplifiers to the RCA input on your amplifier. Connect an RCA cable from the receiver to the high level input connector. Connect the speaker outputs from your receiver to...(RCA) or high level input, not both at the same time. Output Wiring Cableado de la Salida Câblage de Rendement PS260 / PS285 / PS2130 / PS2180 Input Wiring Cableado de Entrada Câblage d'Entrée PS260 / PS285 1.4 4 5 2 180 80 300 Hz Hz 180 80 300 Hz Hz...
...an RCA output is preferred for best performance. Wiring (continued) Output Wiring The output signal allows you to conveniently connect other amplifiers to the RCA input on your amplifier. Connect an RCA cable from the receiver to the high level input connector. Connect the speaker outputs from your receiver to...(RCA) or high level input, not both at the same time. Output Wiring Cableado de la Salida Câblage de Rendement PS260 / PS285 / PS2130 / PS2180 Input Wiring Cableado de Entrada Câblage d'Entrée PS260 / PS285 1.4 4 5 2 180 80 300 Hz Hz 180 80 300 Hz Hz...
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... L Inductor C Capacitor 4 ohm nominal 2 ohm minimum 4 ohm nominal 2 ohm minimum 7 C L 4 ohm minimum PS260 / PS285 / PS2130 / PS2180 Wiring (continued) Speaker Wiring The Speaker Wiring diagrams illustrate the following four options for connecting speakers and subwoofers to the amplifier and/or the speakers. Failure to install these filters may cause damage to the PS...
... L Inductor C Capacitor 4 ohm nominal 2 ohm minimum 4 ohm nominal 2 ohm minimum 7 C L 4 ohm minimum PS260 / PS285 / PS2130 / PS2180 Wiring (continued) Speaker Wiring The Speaker Wiring diagrams illustrate the following four options for connecting speakers and subwoofers to the amplifier and/or the speakers. Failure to install these filters may cause damage to the PS...
Operation Manual
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... remote port operates an optional Remote Bass Control (PS1-RMT) and allows adjustment of the input level of the PS2130 or PS2180 from 0 to +18dB @ 45Hz. On the amplifier, slowly turn the volume up the input level control (clockwise or to the right) until it down if a...to these speakers will need to be driving full range/separate speakers, and you just start to the input of the amplifier. The amplifier will be equalized. PS260 / PS285 / PS2130 / PS2180 Indicators and Controls Testing Power Indicator The power indicator provides a visual indication that a problem exists and the ...
... remote port operates an optional Remote Bass Control (PS1-RMT) and allows adjustment of the input level of the PS2130 or PS2180 from 0 to +18dB @ 45Hz. On the amplifier, slowly turn the volume up the input level control (clockwise or to the right) until it down if a...to these speakers will need to be driving full range/separate speakers, and you just start to the input of the amplifier. The amplifier will be equalized. PS260 / PS285 / PS2130 / PS2180 Indicators and Controls Testing Power Indicator The power indicator provides a visual indication that a problem exists and the ...
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... to +12V terminal Check fuse(s) No power to page 9) high Power wires connected backwards Reconnect power wires properly Internal problem with the amplifier. Specifications CEA Power Ratings PS260 Power Output: 57 watts RMS X 2 channels into 4-ohms @ < 1% THD+N Additional Power Output:... channel (Bridged mono) into 4-ohms @ PS260 / PS285 / PS2130 / PS2180 Troubleshooting Problem Amplifier does not turn on amp set too high Readjust input level (refer to page 9) Amplifier driving 2 ohm load or If the amplifier "thermals" frequently while bridged mono for long driving subwoofers, a ...
... to +12V terminal Check fuse(s) No power to page 9) high Power wires connected backwards Reconnect power wires properly Internal problem with the amplifier. Specifications CEA Power Ratings PS260 Power Output: 57 watts RMS X 2 channels into 4-ohms @ < 1% THD+N Additional Power Output:... channel (Bridged mono) into 4-ohms @ PS260 / PS285 / PS2130 / PS2180 Troubleshooting Problem Amplifier does not turn on amp set too high Readjust input level (refer to page 9) Amplifier driving 2 ohm load or If the amplifier "thermals" frequently while bridged mono for long driving subwoofers, a ...