Jensen LXA300 owner manual Testing, Reconnect Battery, Test Power Wiring, Test Speaker Connections

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LXA300

Testing

Before you finish the installation, you should do the following tests to make sure the wiring is correct and everything is operating properly.

Reconnect Battery

When wiring is complete,

 

reconnect the battery

 

negative terminal.

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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 RMT and +12V wires.

2.Turn up the receiver volume slightly. All speakers should operate. If not, check wiring connections at amplifier and speakers.

Professional Tip

Dealing with Alternator Noise

The vehicle alternator can cause a “siren” sound in the speakers that changes with engine speed. To prevent alternator noise:

Do not bundle RCA cables with speaker or power wires

Do not run speaker wires parallel to power wires

If you have more than one amplifier, connect all ground wires to the same screw

Make sure all wires are as short as possible

Make sure the receiver black wire has a good connection to the vehicle chassis ground

Test Speaker Connections

These tests make sure the speakers are connected right. If speakers don’t play at all, one (or both) speaker wires may be discon- nected. If the wrong speaker plays (you hear left speaker when you expect right speaker) make sure you connected the wires correctly.

Once everything is operating correctly, reassemble vehicle trim and dashboard.

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Contents Technical Assistance ContentsBefore You Begin Installation InstallationAmplifier Location Disconnect Battery Amplifier Installation KitSupplies and Tools Needed Routing WiresSupplies ToolsPower Terminal Batt +12V WiringRemote Terminal RMT +12V Ground Terminal GNDPower Light Input WiringPass Output Protect LightCrossover X-OVER Input Level ControlBass Boost Speakers Subwoofers Speaker WiringBridged Subwoofer Speakers + SubwooferReconnect Battery TestingTest Power Wiring Test Speaker ConnectionsSecuring Wires Installing in TrunkSpeaker and Power Wires Crimp ConnectionsProblem Possible Cause Corrective Action TroubleshootingLXA300 Amplifier Specifications