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... for optimal performance and long-term reliability. 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 11 Specifications 11 Audio Precision 14 Warranty 16 Introduction Thank...
... for optimal performance and long-term reliability. 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 11 Specifications 11 Audio Precision 14 Warranty 16 Introduction Thank...
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... holes in an inverted or upside down configuration. PS260 / PS285 / PS2130 / PS2180 Installation This device is best to the amplifier or the electrical system. Supplies • Black electrical tape • Amplifier Installation Kit Tools • Cordless drill with a marker, pen or pencil...Battery Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable before you will not operate properly and could become permanently damaged. Do not cover the amplifier with a 12-Volt negative ground electrical system. If wiring connections are made incorrectly, the unit will need tools, supplies and ...
... holes in an inverted or upside down configuration. PS260 / PS285 / PS2130 / PS2180 Installation This device is best to the amplifier or the electrical system. Supplies • Black electrical tape • Amplifier Installation Kit Tools • Cordless drill with a marker, pen or pencil...Battery Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable before you will not operate properly and could become permanently damaged. Do not cover the amplifier with a 12-Volt negative ground electrical system. If wiring connections are made incorrectly, the unit will need tools, supplies and ...
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... from the receiver to a good chassis ground. Ground Terminal (GND) Connect to the amplifier remote terminal. PS260 PS285 PS2130 PS2180 25 AMP 30 AMP 2x25 AMP 2x40 AMP 5 PS260 / PS285 / PS2130 / PS2180 Wiring Power Power Terminal (+12V) Connect directly to the battery as possible. Power Terminal... Install as close to the vehicle battery positive (+) terminal with a minimum of 10-gauge wire (PS260 and PS285) or 8-gauge wire (PS2130 and PS2180). Remote Terminal (REM) Terminal Remota (REM) Borne à Distance (REM) +12V POWER REM GND To Battery + Terminal Al Terminal de...
... from the receiver to a good chassis ground. Ground Terminal (GND) Connect to the amplifier remote terminal. PS260 PS285 PS2130 PS2180 25 AMP 30 AMP 2x25 AMP 2x40 AMP 5 PS260 / PS285 / PS2130 / PS2180 Wiring Power Power Terminal (+12V) Connect directly to the battery as possible. Power Terminal... Install as close to the vehicle battery positive (+) terminal with a minimum of 10-gauge wire (PS260 and PS285) or 8-gauge wire (PS2130 and PS2180). Remote Terminal (REM) Terminal Remota (REM) Borne à Distance (REM) +12V POWER REM GND To Battery + Terminal Al Terminal de...
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Connect the speaker outputs from your receiver to the RCA input on your amplifier. Input Wiring Low Level Input (RCA Input) Low level (RCA) input is not available from the receiver. High Level Input High level input should be ..., while pickup trucks and under-seat mounting will require a 6-12 foot RCA cable. 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...
Connect the speaker outputs from your receiver to the RCA input on your amplifier. Input Wiring Low Level Input (RCA Input) Low level (RCA) input is not available from the receiver. High Level Input High level input should be ..., while pickup trucks and under-seat mounting will require a 6-12 foot RCA cable. 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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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 amps: • Two Speakers • Two Subwoofers • Bridged Subwoofer ...
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 amps: • Two Speakers • Two Subwoofers • Bridged Subwoofer ...
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...boost, if necessary. Turn the system off until you should operate. Thermal Protection The amplifier will be able to accept the full +18dB of the PS2130 or PS2180 from 40Hz to 400Hz. After the installation is complete, make sure the wiring is ...point from a dash-mounted control. Protect Indicator The protect indicator provides a visual indication that the amplifier is complete, reconnect the battery negative terminal. PS260 / PS285 / PS2130 / PS2180 Indicators and Controls Testing Power Indicator The power indicator provides a visual indication that a problem exists and...
...boost, if necessary. Turn the system off until you should operate. Thermal Protection The amplifier will be able to accept the full +18dB of the PS2130 or PS2180 from 40Hz to 400Hz. After the installation is complete, make sure the wiring is ...point from a dash-mounted control. Protect Indicator The protect indicator provides a visual indication that the amplifier is complete, reconnect the battery negative terminal. PS260 / PS285 / PS2130 / PS2180 Indicators and Controls Testing Power Indicator The power indicator provides a visual indication that a problem exists and...
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... @ reverse the connection to one speaker only Note: If the protection light is activated with no speakers connected to the amplifier, and all speakers Speaker wire(s) shorting to ground Check for faulty wiring Defective crossover Faulty passive crossover Amp connected to improper...Reground amp to page 9) high Power wires connected backwards Reconnect power wires properly Internal problem with the amplifier. PS260 / PS285 / PS2130 / PS2180 Troubleshooting Problem Amplifier does not turn on Volume control too sensitive Distorted sound Blows fuse(s) at amp Engine noise / Alternator...
... @ reverse the connection to one speaker only Note: If the protection light is activated with no speakers connected to the amplifier, and all speakers Speaker wire(s) shorting to ground Check for faulty wiring Defective crossover Faulty passive crossover Amp connected to improper...Reground amp to page 9) high Power wires connected backwards Reconnect power wires properly Internal problem with the amplifier. PS260 / PS285 / PS2130 / PS2180 Troubleshooting Problem Amplifier does not turn on Volume control too sensitive Distorted sound Blows fuse(s) at amp Engine noise / Alternator...
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Bridged mono. 1kHz tone. 19 Jensen THD+N vs Power @ 2-ohm_stereo.at1 21 Jensen THD+N vs Power @ 4-ohm_bridged mono.at1 PS285 Audio Precision THD+N vs. All channels driven. Power 5 1 % 0.1 0.01 120 140 0.001 25 50 75 100 125 150... power/4-ohm load. All channels driven. Left and Right channel. 1kHz tone. 19 Jensen THD+N vs Power @ 2-ohm_stereo.at1 Audio Precision THD+N vs. Rated power/4-ohm load. Rated power/2-ohm load. Rated power/2-ohm load. PS260 / PS285 / PS2130 / PS2180 PS260 Audio Precision THD+N vs. Power Audio Precision THD+N vs. Left and Right ...
Bridged mono. 1kHz tone. 19 Jensen THD+N vs Power @ 2-ohm_stereo.at1 21 Jensen THD+N vs Power @ 4-ohm_bridged mono.at1 PS285 Audio Precision THD+N vs. All channels driven. Power 5 1 % 0.1 0.01 120 140 0.001 25 50 75 100 125 150... power/4-ohm load. All channels driven. Left and Right channel. 1kHz tone. 19 Jensen THD+N vs Power @ 2-ohm_stereo.at1 Audio Precision THD+N vs. Rated power/4-ohm load. Rated power/2-ohm load. Rated power/2-ohm load. PS260 / PS285 / PS2130 / PS2180 PS260 Audio Precision THD+N vs. Power Audio Precision THD+N vs. Left and Right ...
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.... 19 Jensen THD+N vs Power @ 2-ohm_stereo.at1 21 Jensen THD+N vs Power @ 4-ohm_bridged mono.at1 PS2180 Audio Precision THD+N vs. Power Audio Precision THD+N vs. All channels driven. Bridged mono. 1kHz tone. 19 Jensen THD+N vs Power @ 2-ohm_stereo.at1 21 Jensen THD+N vs... Axis Cyan Solid 1 Anlr.THD+N Ratio Left Power output - Left and Right channel. 1kHz tone. All channels driven. PS260 / PS285 / PS2130 / PS2180 PS2130 Audio Precision THD+N vs. All channels driven. Rated power/2-ohm load. Left and Right channel. 1kHz tone. Power output - Rated power/2-ohm ...
.... 19 Jensen THD+N vs Power @ 2-ohm_stereo.at1 21 Jensen THD+N vs Power @ 4-ohm_bridged mono.at1 PS2180 Audio Precision THD+N vs. Power Audio Precision THD+N vs. All channels driven. Bridged mono. 1kHz tone. 19 Jensen THD+N vs Power @ 2-ohm_stereo.at1 21 Jensen THD+N vs... Axis Cyan Solid 1 Anlr.THD+N Ratio Left Power output - Left and Right channel. 1kHz tone. All channels driven. PS260 / PS285 / PS2130 / PS2180 PS2130 Audio Precision THD+N vs. All channels driven. Rated power/2-ohm load. Left and Right channel. 1kHz tone. Power output - Rated power/2-ohm ...