Jensen Car Amplifier XA4200 User Manual

XA4200

XA4300

Amplifier Installation and Operation

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

return the unit for any reason, always include the receipt with the

product.

Installation Assistance

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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

• Dual status LED diagnostic indicator

• 40Hz – 400Hz crossover frequency range

• Crossover mode selector switch

• Thermal, short circuit and low impedance

protection circuitry

• Continuously variable bass boost, centered

at 45Hz

• PWM MOSFET power supply

• Input level control

• Discrete amplifier design with complementary

high current Bi-polar output stage

• Remote level control (XA4300)

Installation

Supplies andTools Needed

Before You Begin

Supplies

• Black electrical tape

• Amplifier Installation Kit

Before you begin, you will need tools, supplies

and adapters. It is best to make sure you have

everything you need before you start.

Tools

Disconnect Battery

• Cordless drill with assortment of bits

• Flat and Phillips screwdrivers

• Wire cutters/strippers

• Crimping tool

Before you begin, always

disconnect the battery

negative terminal.

–

• 12-volt test light or digital multimeter

• Wire brush, sandpaper or scraping tool

(ground connection to vehicle should be a

clean, unpainted metal surface)

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Routing Wires

Location and Mounting

Battery

The XA amplifier’s compact design allows

greater flexibility in mounting. It can be

mounted under a seat or in the trunk.

Battery

Connector

Fuse or

When selecting a location, remember that

amplifiers generate heat. Select a location

where air can circulate around the amplifier.

Do not cover the amplifier with carpets or

enclose it behind interior trim panels. Do not

mount the amplifier in an inverted or upside

down configuration. Every installation will be

a bit different based upon vehicle design.

Check all locations and placements carefully

before making any cuts or connections.

Circuit

Breaker

Grommet

To prevent

damage to

power wire

Receiver

Power Wire

(8 gauge

wire or

Power Antenna

Turn-on Wire

(18 gauge wire)

RCA Cables

larger)

Important

Allow air circulation around the amplifier.

Speakers

Amplifier

Ground Screw

Drill 1/8" hole in

chassis sheet metal

Use the same ground if

using multiple amplifiers

Important

If wiring connections are made wrong, the unit

will not operate properly and it could be

damaged. Follow the installation instructions

carefully, or have the installation handled by

an experienced technician.

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Wiring

Power

BRIDGE

–

GND

REM

+ 12V

FUSE

PowerTerminal (+12V)

Remote Terminal (REM)

Connect the power antenna/amplifier turn-on

lead from the receiver to the AMPLIFIER

REMOTE terminal.

Connect directly to the vehicle battery+

terminal with 8 gauge wire (minimum).

GND

REM

+ 12V

Fuse:

GND

REM

+ 12V

XA4200 50 AMP

XA4300 60 AMP

Spade

Connector

Fuse or

Circuit Breaker

Spade

Connector

8 Gauge

Wire

To Battery+

Terminal

Battery

Terminal

Adapter

Install as close

to the battery

as possible

18 Gauge

Wire

To Receiver

Power

Antenna Lead

Note:

This amplifier will only work with 12-volt systems.

Fuses

Ground Terminal (GND)

Use only blade-type fuses.

Fuse:

Connect to a good chassis ground. The ground

connection should be to clean, unpainted metal

to provide a good electrical connection.

XA4200 25 AMP

XA4300 30 AMP

FUSE

GND

REM

+ 12V

Spade

Connector

Sheet Metal

Screw

8 Gauge

Wire

Drill 1/8" hole

in chassis

sheet metal

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Inputs, RCA Output, Remote Level Control

INPUT OUTPUT

REAR

FRONT

HI-LEVEL

XA4200

INPUT OUTPUT

REMOTE

BASS

REAR

HI-LEVEL

FRONT

HI-LEVEL

XA4300

Input Wiring

Radio

Low Level Input (RCA Input)

Low level (RCA) input is preferred for best

performance. Most trunk/hatchback installations

will require a 15-20 foot RCA cable. While pick-

up trucks and under-seat mounting will require

a 6-10 foot RCA cable. Connect an RCA cable

from your receiver to the RCA input on your

amplifier.

Splice

(as necessary)

High Level Input

High level input should be used when an RCA

output is not available from the receiver.

Connect the speaker outputs from the receiver

to the high level input connector.

INPUT OUTPUT

REAR

HI-LEVEL

FRONT

HI-LEVEL

White = Left (+)

White/Black = Left (–)

Gray = Right (+)

Low Level

Hi Level

Gray/Black = Right (–)

Black (ground)

Important

Only connect the low (RCA) or high level input.

Do not use both at the same time.

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Remote Level Control – Rear

Speakers (XA4300)

Connecting other Amps

INPUT OUTPUT

PWR

RCA Output

The “output” signal allows you to conveniently

connect other amplifiers to each other.

MIN

MAX

REMOTE

BASS

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 remote level control can be

used as a “remote bass level

control”. This enables you to control the

bass level, independent from the rest of the

system. This is convenient for system

tuning and/or when playing many different

types of music.

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Speaker Wiring Options

4 Speakers

2 Speakers + Bridged Subwoofer

LPF

FULL

HPF

LPF

FULL

HPF

X-OVER

FRONT

REAR

X-OVER

FRONT

REAR

LPF

FULL

HPF

LPF

FULL

HPF

X-OVER

BRIDGE

–

BRIDGE

–

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

–

4Ω

minimum

4Ω

minimum

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4 Speakers + 2 Subwoofers

BRIDGE

LPF

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

these filters may damage your amp

and/or speakers.

2Ω

4Ω

2Ω

4Ω

2Ω minimum

4Ω minimum

2Ω

4Ω

Freq.

Speaker Impedance

4 OHMS

Capacitor

Inductor

2 OHMS

8 OHMS

4.1mH 1000µF

8.2mH

6.2mH

4.7mH

3.3mH

2.4mH

1.6mH

1.0mH

.82mH

.62mH

.51mH

.33mH

.16mH

500µF

400µF

300µF

200µF

150µF

100µF

68µF

50µF

39µF

33µF

22µF

10µF

15mH

12mH

10mH

6.8mH

4.7mH

3.3mH

2.0mH

1.6mH

1.2mH

1.0mH

.68mH

.33mH

250µF

200µF

150µF

100µF

75µF

50µF

33µF

26µF

20µF

16µF

10µF

5µF

100

130

3.1mH

2.4mH

1.6mH

1.2mH

.8mH

800µF

600µF

400µF

300µF

200µF

136µF

100µF

78µF

200

250

400

600

.5mH

800

.41mH

.31mH

.25mH

.16mH

.08mH

1000

1200

1800

4000

66µF

44µF

20µF

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Indicators and Controls

LPF

FULL

HPF

BASS

L-CH X

R-CH X

LEVEL

POWER/

PROTECT

X-OVE

FRONT

REAR

2CH

3CH

4CH

LPF

FULL

0dB

12dB 40Hz 400Hz 40Hz 400Hz MIN

MAX

LEVEL

L-CH X R-CH X

BASS

HPF

X-OVE

0dB

12dB 40Hz 400Hz 40Hz 400Hz MIN

MAX

Crossover (X-OVER)

Adjust the crossover to accommodate your

chosen installation method.

Tri-mode/Three channel operation

An amplifier is usually configured for tri-mode

operation when you want to use one amplifier to

drive a pair of front speakers and subwoofer(s).

In other words, when you want drive a complete

system with one amp. Your Jensen amplifier is

capable of tri-mode operation.

• LPF–(low pass filter) Select

this filter when the amplifier will

LPF

FULL

HPF

X-OVER

FRONT

REAR

be driving woofers or

subwoofers.

• FULL–Crossover is not active,

amplifier is in “full range”

mode.

Important

Tri-mode operation requires using “passive

crossovers”. These crossovers are available at

your local retailer or install shop. Failure to

install these filters may damage your amplifier

and/or your speakers.

LPF

FULL

HPF

• HPF–(high pass filter) Select

this filter when the amplifier will

be driving full range/separate

speakers, and you want to limit

the “bass” going to these

speakers.

X-OVER

Power / Protect Light

POWER/

PROTECT

A dual status LED indicator illuminates

red or green to indicate the status of

the amplifier.

Green – Power applied, ON

Red – Protection circuit activated, STANDBY

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2CH/3CH/4CH

The XA4200/XA4300 can be configured for three

different input modes: 4 channel, 3 channel or

2 channel.

2 Channel

2CH

3CH

4CH

When the input selector is set to

2 CH, the amplifier is configured for

bridged stereo operation. The

amplifier will need a two channel

input even though there are four

inputs. In the 2 CH the following

inputs will be used:

4 Channel

When the input selector is set to

2CH

3CH

4CH

4 CH, the amplifier will operate as

a standard 4 channel amp with all

RCA inputs connected.

INPUT OUTPUT

REAR

HI-LEVEL

FRONT

HI-LEVEL

INPUT OUTPUT

REAR

HI-LEVEL

FRONT

HI-LEVEL

Note

3 Channel

Although the above illustrations indicate the

low level input being used, the same

connections would apply to the high level

input.

When the input selector is set to

3 CH, the amplifier is configured for

stereo/mono operation. The front

channels of the amplifier operate in

stereo mode. The rear channels of

the amplifier are internally bridged

for mono operation. In 3 CH the

following RCA inputs will be used:

2CH

3CH

4CH

INPUT OUTPUT

REAR

FRONT

HI-LEVEL

INPUT OUTPUT

REAR

HI-LEVEL

FRONT

HI-LEVEL

High Inputs

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Level

Bass

BASS

L-CH X

R-CH X

LEVEL

L-CH X

R-CH X

LEVEL

FRONT

REAR

FRONT

REAR

0dB

12dB 40Hz 400Hz 40Hz 400Hz MIN

MAX

0dB

12dB 40Hz 400Hz 40Hz 400Hz MIN

MAX

LEVEL

BASS

L-CH X

LEVEL

BASS

L-CH X

R-CH X

0dB

12dB 40Hz 400Hz 40Hz 400Hz MIN

MAX

0dB

12dB 40Hz 400Hz 40Hz 400Hz MIN

MAX

The input level control matches the output of

your radio to the input of the amplifier. After

the installation is complete, make sure the

input level control on the amp is turned down

all the way (counterclockwise or all the way to

the left). Play a tape or CD (make sure bass

and treble settings or EQ are flat too) and

turn the volume up slowly until you just start

to hear distortion. Now back the volume down

just a bit. On the amp, slowly turn up the input

level control (clockwise or to the right) until

you just start to hear distortion and back it

down a bit. Now your radio and amplifier

levels are matched.

BASS increases the volume of the bass at

45Hz by up to 12 db.

Use very carefully!

Testing

Before you finish the installation, you should do the following tests to make sure the wiring is correct

and everything is operating properly.

Test Speaker Connections

Reconnect Battery

These tests make sure the speakers are

connected right. If speakers don’t play at all,

one (or both) speaker wires may be

disconnected. If the wrong speaker plays (you

hear left speaker when you expect right

speaker) make sure you connected the wires

correctly.

When wiring is complete,

reconnect the battery

negative terminal.

–

Test Power Wiring

1. Turn on the receiver but do not turn up

the volume. The amplifier power light

should come on. If not, check the

REM and +12V wires.

2. Turn up the receiver volume slightly. All

speakers should operate. If not, check

wiring connections at amplifier and

speakers.

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Possible Cause

Corrective Action

Amplifier does not operate

(power LED not on) when

vehicle and radio are on

No power to +12V terminal

No power to remote wire with radio on

Fuse blown

Repair wire or connections.

Check connections to radio with test light.

Check fuse.

Radio volume needs to be

turned up too high for amp

to work

Input level control adjusted too low

Adjust input level control.

Radio volume is too sensitive

Sound from only one speaker

Input level control adjusted too high

Defective speaker

Adjust input level control to lower setting.

Replace speaker.

Poor connections to speaker (wire)

RCA input cable defective

Check connections.

Replace cable.

Input level control adjusted too high

Speaker wires shorting together

Power wires hooked up incorrectly

Speakers blown or defective

Adjust input level control.

Sound distorted

Blows fuses

Separate speaker wires and insulate.

Check power wire connections.

Check speakers.

Engine noise

(Ignition noise/static or

Alternator whine)

Improper ground connections

Ground loop(s)

Reroute RCA away from main power wires.

Reroute RCA cable.

Make sure amp is grounded to a clean, solid part of the chassis/frame.

Protect light comes on/

amplifier shuts down

Amp is in thermal protection

Let amp cool down before attempting to turn back on (some installations may

require a fan to keep the amp cool, especially if you are driving subwoofers with

the amp).

Faulty speaker connection and/or

crossover

Check speakers and/or crossovers for loose or bad connections.

Low battery voltage

Make sure you are getting between 10.8-15.6 volts to the amplifier with a digital

multimeter measured at the amplifier.

Speaker impedance less than 2 ohms

per channel

If you are using 4 ohm speakers you cannot have more than two speakers wired

in parallel per channel. Amp will not operate into 2 ohms bridged.

No output on channels

Speaker wires not connected to

speakers properly

Refer to pages 6 – 9 for proper installation.

Input hooked up incorrectly

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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 ...................................................................................... <0.8%

Speaker Impedance .............................................................................................................. 2-8 ohms

Input Impedance ................................................................................................................. 47 k ohms

Bass Boost Center Frequency .....................................................................................................45Hz

Crossover ....................................................................................................12 dB/octave, Butterworth

Power Requirement ...................................................................14.4 VDC (10.8-15.6 VDC allowable)

XA4200

Power output @ 14.4 VDC, 20-20 kHz

(4 ohms) ........................................................................ 50 Watts per channel RMS, < 0.5% THD

(2 ohms) ........................................................................ 75 Watts per channel RMS, < 0.8% THD

(4 ohms) bridged ......................................................... 150 Watts per channel RMS, < 0.8% THD

Dimensions ................................................................ 3" x 11.125" x 10" (76mm x 283mm x 254mm)

XA4300

Power output @ 14.4 VDC, 20-20 kHz

(4 ohms) .............................................................. Front: 50 Watts per channel RMS, < 0.5% THD

Rear: 100 Watts per channel RMS, < 0.5% THD

(2 ohms) .............................................................. Front: 75 Watts per channel RMS, < 0.8% THD

Rear: 150 Watts per channel RMS, < 0.8% THD

(4 ohms) bridged ............................................... Front: 150 Watts per channel RMS, < 0.8% THD

Rear: 300 Watts per channel RMS, < 0.8% THD

Dimensions ................................................................ 3" x 11.125" x 13" (76mm x 283mm x 330mm)

Specifications subject to change without notice.

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Limited One Year Warranty–

USA and Canada

Length of Warranty. This warranty from Recoton Mobile

Electronics shall be in effect for a period of one year from

the date of the first consumer purchase.

Canadian Purchasers. The product should be returned

to the Jensen dealer from whom it was purchased and

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 the

warranty period so long as proof of date of purchase from

an authorized Jensen dealer is presented whenever

warranty service is required.

If shipment of the product is required, it should be packed

securely. The original dated bill of sale must always be

included with the product as proof of warranty coverage.

What We Will Pay For. We will pay for all labor and

material expenses required to repair the product, but you

must pay any labor costs for the removal and/or installation

of the product. If the product is shipped for warranty

service, you must prepay the initial shipping charges, but

Jensen will pay the return shipping charges if the product is

returned to an address inside the USA or Canada.

What is Covered. Except as otherwise specified below,

this warranty covers all defects in material and

workmanship in this product. The following are not covered:

damage resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect,

product modification, improper installation, incorrect line

voltage, unauthorized repair or failure to follow instructions

supplied with the product; damage occurring during

shipment (claims must be presented to the carrier);

elimination of car static

Exclusion of Certain Damages. Jensen’s liability is

limited to the repair or replacement, at our option, of any

defective product and shall not include incidental or

consequential economic damages of any kind.

or other electrical interferences; any product purchased

outside USA or Canada, or on which the serial number

has been defaced, modified or removed.

Some states and/or provinces do not allow limitations on

how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the

exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential

damages, so the above limitations and exclusions may not

apply to you.

How You Can Get Service.

U.S. Purchasers. Please telephone Jensen at

1-800-323-4815. We will either inform you of the name

and address of an authorized Jensen repair station which

will service the product or will advise you to send the

product to a factory service center.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may

also have other rights which vary from state to state and

province to province.

Recoton Mobile Electronics

A Division of Recoton Audio Corporation

A RECOTON^®COMPANY

1090 Emma Oaks Trail

Lake Mary, Florida 32746

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