Download Jensen A222HLX User's Manual

A222HLX
Power Amplifier
2x50 WADS RMS POWER
2 CHANNEL
INPUT SENSITIVITY CONTROL
2-8 OHM OPERATION
HiGH/LOW LEVEL INPUTS
Owner's Manual
and Installation Instructions
Technical Assistance
For technical assistance with the operation Of installation
of the A222HLX, call 1-800-323-0221
A222HLX Amplifier
Thank You
Thank you for buying a lensen product. Congratulations on your investment in quality sound reprOOuction
for your car. ~ read this manual bcl.un: installation and operation.
Easy Operation
Jensen products are simple and easy to operate. This manual explains how to use the A2221-li..X for
ma.ximum enjoyment.
Installation
For prop::r operation. it's w.ry important that tile unit be installed corrt:ctly. We tried \0 make OUT step-bystep insU"Uctions as clear a~ rossible, but we don't know about any unusual circumslaIlceS you may encoun·
ter. Most installations are straightforward and can be handled by a do--it-younelfer with reasonable tools.
patience. and the ability to follow instructions. However, if you lack one or two of these requirements.
consider turning the installation job over to an authorized Jensen dcalerlinstaller.
Technical Assistance
For tJ:chni<:a1 assistance with the operation or installation of the A222HLX power amplifier, ':'lll 1-800-32J...0221.
For Your Records
In case Iour Jensen amplifier requires service, you will need to have the original, dated bill of sale. If il io
nt:ce,~nr;.. \() r~tum (he unit lor any reason. alway~ ~nclo~~ th~ bill of sa1<: with th~ product
Important
Here arc two imjh."1rtaIll points you must know;
\"'iring. If wiring connections are madt: incorrectly, tht unit will not optrate properly and it wuld bt
damaged. Follow tht: installation instructions carefully or have the installation handkd by an e~pcrienc~d
It:dmiciJfl
Fuses. If yuu havt to replact a fusc. makt: sure the new fuse
wron.!:' r~ted fLlS~ cOllld damage the unit
i~
the corrt:ct Iype and amperage. Using the
Table of Contents
General Information
."'.u..:h)
AmpJiliers - lns[:tilation and Location
3
R~qujremems
- Selecting Speakers
fnpvts
4
Inr-u1 Sensi:ivity Control - Powt:r Light -!-lif!", Levcl Input
L,,·,,· :...c:·;d Input RCA Cunnectors
Hilln~ss­
Outputs and Power
4
j\,wer Terminal - Ground Tcrminal- Power Sensing Terrninal- Speaker Terminals
Parts and Tools.
Installation Alternatives
Installation Instructions
5
5
5
Wiring instructions
Troubitilshooting
7
. ...... 8
Specifications and Warranty.
2
A222HLX Amplifier
General Information
The Jensen A222HLX power amplifier is a (w(>-.Channel 25D-watt peak automotive amplifier. The A222HLX
includes:
• High-level in/X'ts (speaker level)
• Low-level inputs (RCA phono)
• Input sensitivity control
• Remote tum onIoff
• Electronic protection Circuitry to protect the amplifier from shon circuit, DC offset and thermal oVt:rio,ld
• Unique. super-efficient ht:at sink dt:sign.
• 50 watts RMS per channel
• 150 watts RMS bridged
• Bridgeable design
Audio Amplifiers
Amplification offers two advantages:
• Optimum sound at low volume levels Tht> A222HLX amplifier can make the sound of your receiver
fuller and richer, even allow volume Icyck
• Louder. Many automotive radios provide four to )0 watts at maximum power. At 50 Watts RMS p<.:r
channel (ISO waus hridged), the A222HLX can be played suhstantially louder, permitting the use of more
powerful speakers
Installation and Location Requirements
The A222HLX amplifier's compact design allows greater nt:xihilily in mounting. Some possible mounting
locations are:
Under a seat
• In the trunk
• Under the dashooard
When selecting a location, remember that amplifiers f',enerate heaL Select a location where air can circulate
around [h~ amplifier. Do not cover the A222HLX wilh carpel." Of enelo,;c it lxhind ,maior lrim pant:\~
Selecting SpeakeNt
Tne Jensen A222HLX amplifier provides th~ f1e~ihi\i(y to rower 5ign'll.::~nd~· upgraded speake~ such ,,~
Jensen component sys[em~ and 2I3-way designs. jensen offers a full line of loud speakers designed to
deliver ma'l:imum bass rerfonnana:: when used with the A222HLX. Set' vour local authorized Jensen dakr
for details_
.
3
A222HLX Anlplifier
Inputs
Input Sensitivity
Control
Adjust the sensitivity
to the inpullevd
Crossover
Adiust the crossover to accomoda\e
your chosen installation method.
• LPF==low pa~s filter
• HPF==high pass filter
• Flat::=no filter.
See Installation Alternatives on page 5.
Connect to speakers.
High Level
Input Harness
Low Level Input RCA Connectors
Connect RCA cables from YOOf receiver (if equipped)
t(l these RCA jacks. For the least hamlOnic distortion,
low level inputs are rc(;omnlcnJed.
Speaker Terminals
OR
Conncc! wircs from
your receIver's
srcaker output 10
these wires.
Important:
Do not conm:ct both high kvd and lu .... level iHrUb
to the ~ame inputs at the S<lme time
Outputs and Power
Ground Terminal (GND)
<I \~{>Od chassi~ \'"fOund_
The ;!round c~nne<:tion ~h;uld he to
clcal~. unpainted meta! to provide:J
gcmJ electrical connection
C()rlI1CC! (()
Power Terminal
(+12V}
Connect directly !~, the
,·~hicle ba{(er~.. ,,-im I{J
gauge wire (rni[llml~m)
ruW~~~Jwr~~~~w~\====~/==~
-~~ ~e
e;~;TI, I~
.•
/'
~~''":::n @ U
i
2
me;
\
Remote Sensing Terminal (RMT)
Power Light
rcd light comes on when
12 volt and DC power are llv<lilable at both {he baHt:ry + 12 voll
Jnd sensing wires
Thi~
Connect the radio power antenna k:Jd to the
A222HLX power sensing tCrmin:J.l h.J lOrn the
,\mrlificron whenever th~ n:<.:~ivt:r IS lOrna:! on.
If a powt:r antenna leLld is no! 3_ailable. <.:onneCI
this wire 10 a +12 VDC source L~L1l i~ 5wlh:hed
on with thc ignition
4
Fuse
Usc only
a 25 amp
blade·tn~
luse.
A222HLX Amplifier
Parts and Tools
• For low level input connection you will need a
pair of shielded Mert:O audio cables with RCA
Supplied parts and fasteners:
• A222HLX Amplifier
type jacks. Tht;': length or the cabl<: and configuration of jacks depends on your particular
installation. I r mountt;':d undt;':f tilt;': dash near lhe
radio, you will nt;':t;':d a pair of shieldt:d audio
cables. Keep tht;':se cables as short as possible to
minimize the chance of picking up interference.
• High !evel input harness
Other tools and supplies needed:
• A Phillips screwdriver
• A pocket knife or scrarer to make a dea.!!
connection for the ground wire
• A drill and a liS' drill bil
• When mounting. the amplifier in the trunk. route
power and input cables on opposite sides of lhe
vehicle.
• Power, ground. speaker and sensing wire
• Solde., a soldering gun and win: nuts or cleclri<:altape or a set or crimp-on electrical tenninals
for <:onnccling high \evel inputs_
instaliat;on Alternatives
See
r~ge
(,
{Of
de[3jled wiring instructions
Select HPF
&lIed L.PF
crossover 10
block. low
frequencies
IOf improved
speaker life and
crOsseV6f 10:
A2:22HLX
SUbwoolers
IDndged).
belter'sound
!nstallation Instrfuct~ons
important:
The fin! ins(ali:l1J<Hl step is HI disCOfl,,,"CI tb{" ne!,!"liyt;" lermir131 "f ,lit' car bllttery. Fur your s"r':ly" d.)
not bypa.~~ this 5(~r. ~,,,,k~ S<l~t n"gatj~·e b"ltny term;Il>!! is oiSC(J'1!i<:dl"d before ffi:Jking "ny wirin:.!
c():1nedi0r.s.
jn~ta!Jatioo will tx: a \<i~ dif(.:r;::m na,<:d upon vehidl" desigfl <lnd whether the A222HLX i$ a flew c)r
replacement unit. For kst ~SUllS. read through all inslruclion s!Cr~. tx:forc Slaning. Check all IOCnliiJ[l, Jot!
placem<::nL<; ca~fully bcfor~ making ~ny cuts or conn<:elions_
Ev<::ry
Dis<:onnect
neg~I;~<' temljn~!
ofbaUt;':ry.
Del<,nnin~ bCalion for amplific:r. dt:.:k
lit and sp",:ing for wiring connc<:tions.
Drill holes for mcu[][jng the A222HLX (if m:cess<iryl_
4 Connect Wif<:~ 10 'chick <is Shi)Wn in \\'iring Connectiuns on rage 6_
5. Rc.conn<::cl the n<'g;lIivc O~Il<;:ry t<;:rminal.
6. Adjust input sensili\'i~)" control
Note: For bc~l n~~!Jlb. adju~! sensitivity to th~ lowest lcvds po~siok.
2
Adjust for best o<:si!t'd ha!;-\n.:r:: !:><;lwccn i"r<)nt and
lnstallaucn is
r\.~ar sp'~akers.
ccmr:~IC
5
A222HLX AmpUf"Hllr
Wiring Instructions
This section explains how 10 wire the A222HLX power amplifier to your vehicle system.
ImportEnt:
If wiring connections are made wrong, the unit will not operate p{"ope{"iy and it could be damaged.
Follow the installation instnlctions carefully, or have the installation handled by an experienced
technician.
Power Antenn.a Lead
(fO sensing wire. see
i------------~~~:)-----· \
····
··
Radio
L
R
-OR
kvutS may be hgll<M!l
Sphce (as
rlecessaryj _
(fran the recaye{ssoaaker)
C<" Ic:m IeYeI (frcm soocial bw
keYelCUp..tS). low"level
~C«r<c
Impoitan(: Use ~
bw~<Yt-igl1wel
ilp..Ls. Ne..er car.oc:
oont">gl.n:!bw
level i"pJts.
~'lnJUli1JllUUU1JlJlJ\nn'"
JI
..,-------
rl,gn" Geeund
Use crlt !or /"i ~f
il(.:U is praooro Ic.- 00s!
~
0---'
Cc:o.->ac:I to 001ef a !abe6ed lIrt'<¥"11" 1e<TTffl c.I:) a dean. ~ rmta! pa!1 d the d"la.sss.
ihe 8I""tlPfifIer wiI not \10'011( ~ this voW is not CQrYJeCI.eCl
Co--nect In tne ~ anENla Ieaj d tha rado. t OO!I is
HmeisrdavaiLDe.romoc:tlOa 12V(+jSl:X.llt2
tnaI is M ....ne<l gm:n is on ard noctive """en ';noon ., 011.
~_
Ccn1ec:::lOthal<'Ehdeballery. Use10AWG..wec.-larger.
This ~ must be made iasl
6
+12V
-==="
A222Hl.X AOlplifier
-
Troubleshooting
CorrectM! Action
Po$sible Cause
No power to yekNi poy.e-..we
~doesrd~
ijxJwef LED rd al) ....oen
vehOe and rociO are
withvehOe(l')
(l1
COed: cornect):;)ns to raio
No power to bUe sensOg wire
~radoCf1
"""""""
Fuse 00Ml (ioline ~, yelbN v.ire)
I~ sensitivity axttrd aqusted too low
A1rlo ;Ot,rne needs to be
turned ~ too tij1 for ~
\
Rado rlrne is too seroitive
!
Scu1d from c;d.j CW'Ie ~
I Defective speake(
,"""'"
I
lrou! sensitMty o:::ruro' <qusled 100 high ) Aqustir.p<4sen:s.tr.Jitya:ntro/
R~speaker
! Poor~lospeaker{l'>;re)
,Speaker wires s.'lorIDg
I
I
to}1!!her
i
BI<N<; ""'"
j Yefuw 'Mn!:;t-,oong to chassis
Locale bam wire ard insUIaIe
I Speaker v.ires SlOrtiog logelher
Separale speaker wires am ~e
~2Ldio
FI.aOo has poor noise mmunily
i
--
Use Offy low ~ or high level ~. f1€ver ttih
I
Mernator v.tine n am,:>Iified
oot;:Juts (~ig'wtb"lnc<se)
""""~
Sepatate SO""ake{ wires am ~je
i 3oIt1 tigh and low ~~ ;-,puts used
iroots to~ifier- ~ ndse
/1ns'.a.I a p:wer Woe filter 11 yelloN wire 0X'0edi0ns
Ma~e
S!)re radooard amplifier are g!t.'lU'<Jed
lcuJ pop Or! speakers I'>11en
~
is!lJmed Cf1 or d!
A.m;Jifier shJ:s 0CrMt after
I
peno:l d
tn-.e from ~'n
i 0lar>Oe to <! oIYn speaker O&:is d 2 C>'YTl >OaCs r.ave
I beffi l.l$ed, A.mp '''1'ji not o;:>er.rta into 2 ohms
i b!iogE<J (r>.:( "'....: ...;1'1 3J( cm;ula!Jcn ar.x..= ~~-~1
I V'C>ftllle
I
I
i (2-mt4-dl arros)
!
LOW ()( 'XI
S"l1'" IQ 2-01 CY..JS,1lC<1
i ar,v\(lefo:Jt:iu(I'>'itllSO"--<Jio:ef
;~;"i:J<idoed
i o::<lfqJr<llKX1 -
j NoI.Mpu:(X1~j
;
3c-e8J\E'~ '.....'res r:c<.O'X',{'Je?'-"1to
10000'Y.e!s
j
S--"'6a~ers Dr(lOef!'J
I
: Coo\ac(Jensen Ted¥>caJ Ass...,,>.a."'Ce
Ca:1'! fir<::!;::;ause c( V»5f1
I (1-.0cxr323-'J221)
7
,
d'sappeaI;; (hen !he radio is at falA
Ilrnprooerg~ccnr.eaions
i
i,
Adius:l ~ sens,'tivity a:n!ro/
I
I
i
Specifications
Amplifier
250 Watts Peak
Poweroulpllt@ 14.4 VOC 1 kHL
Frequency Response ..
Signa.! to Noise Ratio @ Rateo Power.
Channel Separation @ Ref. Power _,_
THO & IMO @ Ref. Power in[(l 2 ohms
SrlCaker Impedance ....
Inpullmpcdance.
Crossover Frequencies.
Power Requirement ".
Fuse Requirements .
Dimensions ..
.. _.......... (4 ohms) 50 Watl~ per channd RMS, kss than 0.3% THO
(2 ohms) 75 wa[l~ per channel RMS. Ic~s '_han 05% THO
(4 ohms) hridged ! 50 walL, per channel RMS, less than 0.5% THO
_._ .......... _ 10 Hz·30kHz ±:; dB
. ... _>80dB
>65 dB, 1 kHz
._ ... <O.IS:·
. 2-S ohms
._ .... Low 'u:vd: 10 k chm~
High leveL "27 ohms
. . _.. Low: J 50 H:;, High: 60 Hz
14.4 VDC (10.8-15.6 VDC allowable)
. ...... 25 amp blade-type fuse
....... ~., \ 9.25" I< S" (76.2mm x 235rr.m x :Z03mm)
Specifications suhject to c:hang<= without n(jlic~.
limited Warrant),'
Length of\Varr.anty. This Wa1T.:lniy (rorn kn_-er.. a {hvision 0; Inu.:rnaltO<I<l1
period of ant: ytar from fit: d.:J~ of lht: fir~l C()[]'UI1J<;r purchase
kllst:~.
Inc. n:rn.'!ins i~ c(f<:;<.;l f.,r
Persons Protected. Thi~ warr.l.n!y will he eniorn:.ahle hy lIlC origillal owner during the warr,mty pen(xi
proof of purcha~e from an authorized jcnS<'n dcaJer is pres~mcd if warranty savicc is required
M>
.!
h'!)C coo,
\Vitat is CoH':red. EXcepl a.~ otherwi~c spccif,o:d. thi~ WaJTdnty a:lVCr.; all dcftel.'> in material and worklll3.nship In
this producL The following are not covereci". ctanl:l.ge resulting from a.ccidt:nL misuse, abuse, negle.:::L product
modification. improper installation. in<:orreCl hne vohagt:. unauthorized rt:pair or failu~ to follow imlruClior,~
with the product: damage occl.!rring during ~hirm(:nt (cI<llm~ m'N be pn...~ntW to the carrier): climin2ti(lr:
of car stalic or other electrical interfefl>nces: an" pr(yjUCI p~m:ha<.ed OUl~ide of Ihe USA or on which (he ;.eri<l.!
number has been defaced, modified or [tm<w.;j
~I.!rplicd
j( your knscn amplifier n:qui:b servicc. pi=~e tckphone u, ~l
1-800-321-4815. We will eilhL1" infoflTl you ofth¢ nafT"lC ;InC ~ddrt:~_, of an a.uthoriJ.<;d Jen_~[1 Rt:pair S12t;on "hid',
wili se::rvice th¢ produci or Wl~ will advist: you to .',;mj th~ product to:J LKWr;o _<t:rviox CClue •. If shipmen( oCthe
rroduct is require:::'., it ~tJOl!'.d be packed securel\', "TIle. ()r1~n·.;t d3tcd lid'i CI sale mus[ always be 'mdud<Xf ,-,,'Ith u-,~
product as proof of warrwll), co\'era!,:c.
How to Obtain \'>-'arrant)' information.
\'>-'hl'lt \\"-e \\-'ill Pl'I), For. We will fJi!)-' for all iar,,), 6"]U m:lll:ria! c..X~!l"" ..~ql!ired lD reran L'1e uru:., h\E -",)U m:'L,'
ray an)' labor CQst~ for Inc ~moyal and/or in$ta~b;;(ln uf L'1,: pn:xjucL I' i~,~ rn:xiuc! IS ,;hipped f(lr warT~n,~ ',~C\'IC(
yol.! mUSI p~·pay the in:tial $hippiflg chart:c~., '(1t.:l kfl>-::n ",j [; ,n: !h,~ n::\~m shipping charg~, if the pro.'iuct "
~elUrned to tin a[1dr.;ss inside of Ihc CI)ntlfK-:1L'" L}S"
i'iC:;L<;( l:!SUiC: i';-(-.j~c: r,~~ d~rnz.f'~ or joss dl~ri[]~ shjOD::;~
Limitation of lmplit-r:! W2ITantJe;;. ., ii ;",,,Iw.:i """"'dnll~~. incilKimr w,',"","](JCS of "~ITil,!J1I,,-[-,il:l:" ;,'''~ {'ePC,' id'
r;,rticular purpose arc limited in dumuon lCl tile kngLI! of this W<"L'Rl".'J·,
Exdusion of CerUlin Dam.a~es. Jen~en', lia.'Jilil.I'!; 1,,,,jlNi to the rcp ..ur l\, rt~piaC~m'nL.'H our option. ~.r :-.~,
dcfec:uve product and shall. ;n no CVC',l, includI: Incluc>m.J.! or (un.'-<'-CU"'[1uai cnmmc:<:jaJ damages 01 any ;:1;-;:1
Some SUlte.< do nOI allow iimiulions 0:1 how ionf' aI', im;J!j~.c w:'_'T,mty la~~; :md1or do not allow tile exciu~i0[j ",
limitation of incid~ntal or con~equcnt:al d~maf'~' -S(l the ~lxwe ilmitali(l'" ~lj ~~clu-,;on, may rl{'.T apply to yo:!
I nteruauon&! J.;:nsen Incorporated
~
136 North
Unil~
Parkway
Schiller Park,lL 60176