Jensen 1150, 1302, 420 Power Wiring, Charging System, Power Terminal +12V/B+, Remote Terminal REM

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Power Wiring

Charging System

In some cases, the installation of just one (1) amplifier could be enough to overload your factory electrical system (i.e., alternator). Depending on the state of your electrical system and overall condition of your vehicle, you may need to upgrade your alternator and battery. After the vehicle is started, the alternator provides the power to your electrical system, not the battery. When the engine is running, the alternator is your main source of power. Upgrading the alternator should be your first consideration if you should experience a voltage drop in the system when operating your audio system. Adding capacitors and/or batteries without upgrading the alternator will only make the problem worse because these devices put an extra load on the alternator. After

PowerPlus Amplifiers

Power Terminal (+12V/B+)

Connect the main power wire to the battery, within 18 inches from the positive

(+)battery post, using an adequate size fuse or circuit breaker capable of handling the current of the selected power wire. A fuse or circuit breaker must be installed to prevent a possible electrical fire should the main power wire short to ground.

Battery Terminal

upgrading the alternator, capacitors and/or batteries can be installed if desired.

Use the following recommended wire gauge as a guide when installing your amplifier(s):

MODEL NUMBER

MAX CURRENT DRAW

MIN WIRE GAUGE

 

 

 

420

30A

#8

Adaptor

Fuse or Circuit Breaker

Install as close to the battery as possible.

840

50A

#8

 

 

 

900

90A

#4

 

 

 

1150

120A

#4

 

 

 

1302

60A

#6

 

 

 

1304

80A

#8

Remote Terminal (REM)

Connect the power antenna or amplifier turn-on lead from the receiver to the amplifier remote terminal.

Remote Turn-On (Power Antenna)

 

 

CD

2620

 

 

 

 

 

TRBE

 

 

 

 

 

BA

S

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

i

CD

RECEIVER

40

 

 

 

 

 

 

WATTSx4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents PowerPlus Amplifiers Before You Begin Warranty ServiceIntroduction Power Output Features and SpecificationsSpecifications Installation Assistance Supplies and Tools Needed InstallationRouting Wires Disconnect BatteryPower Terminal +12V/B+ Power WiringCharging System Remote Terminal REMGround Terminal GND Replacement Fuse Requirements FusePowerPlus 420/1302 Speaker WiringPowerPlus 900/1150 Four Speakers PowerPlus 840/1304Two Speakers and Bridged Subwoofer Two SubwoofersPowerPlus 420/900/1150/1302 Input WiringConnecting Additional Amplifiers Indicators and Controls Reconnect Battery TestingTest Power Wiring Remote Input Level ControlProblem Possible Cause Corrective Action TroubleshootingRMS Power Output @ 1% THD+N, 14.4VDC CEA Power Output