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POWER 5500 Amplifier
Installation & Operation
Manual
Amplificador Power 5500
Manual de Instalación y
Operación
Amplificateur Power 5500
Manual de Installation et
Operation
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Introducción . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Features and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Característ
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POWER 5500 5-Channel Amplifier ii
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POWER 5500 5-Channel Amplifier Introduction The Jensen Power 5500 5-channel amplifier was designed to meet or exceed the CEA-2006 test standards. These new standards give all participating manufacturers (and many don't participate) a baseline when comparing amplifiers of similar power output. The CEA Power rating protects you, the customer. « Power is power – it doesn't matter who makes it,” is not always true. What does matter is whether the power can be produced in the
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POWER 5500 5-Channel Amplifier Features and Specifications Power Output Your new Jensen Power mobile stereo power amplifier is the amplifier of choice for the high demands of auto sound reproduction. With its deep-bass reproduction and plenty of reserve power, low harmonic distortion and neutral reproduction, the Power series of amplifiers takes Mobile Hi-Fi to new heights. Like all Jensen products, when it comes to accurate sound reproduction the Power series takes a back seat to no one. J
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POWER 5500 5-Channel Amplifier Disconnect Battery Installation Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable before starting the installation. Check Before you begin the installation of your Power 5500 amp remember, there are the battery ground (there should be two (2) ground wires coming from the two ways to do things – right and twice! Use the proper installation techniques, battery – one going to the starter mounting bolt or engine block and another tools and accessories
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POWER 5500 5-Channel Amplifier Ground Terminal (GND) Power Wiring Make the ground lead as short as possible, leaving enough length to complete Charging System the installation and to allow for any service that may be needed at a later date. In some cases, the installation of just one (1) amplifier could be enough to To ensure a good ground, scrape away any paint or undercoating to expose overload your factory electrical system (i.e., alternator). Depending on the bare metal. Use a "ring" te
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POWER 5500 5-Channel Amplifier Two Speakers and Two Subwoofers Speaker Wiring The Speaker Wiring diagrams illustrate options for connecting four speakers and one subwoofer or two speakers and two subwoofers, or two speakers and MODE 4 ohm nominal one subwoofer. Observe the proper speaker polarity. 2 ohm minimum 4CH 5CH NOTE: Power amplifiers can drive speakers with a nominal impedance + CH1 - + CH2 - CH5 - range of 2~ 4-ohms. For maximum power, configure your speakers for
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POWER 5500 5-Channel Amplifier Input Wiring NOTE: The use of good quality RCA cables is just as important as power Most trunk/hatchback installations will require a 15-20 foot RCA cable, while and speaker wire. Choose a high quality low capacitance cable for the pickup trucks and under-seat mounting will require a 6-12 foot RCA cable. best results. Connect an RCA cable from your receiver to the RCA input on your amplifier. REMOTE REMOTE MODE CH1/2 MODE CH5/1 CH4 CH2 CH3/4 CH5/1 CH4 CH2 CH3/4
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POWER 5500 5-Channel Amplifier REMOTE CH5/1 CH4 CH2 CH3/4 MODE CH1/2 LEVEL HPF LEVEL HPF 5CH HPF 4CH FULL HPF FULL MIN MAX 16Hz 160Hz MIN MAX 16Hz 160Hz MIN MAX 16Hz 60Hz 0dB 12dB 30Hz 160Hz POWER BASS EQ LEVEL SUB SONIC LPF PROTECT CH5/2 CH3 CH1 CH5 (R) (L) (L) (R) 4 Channel MODE 4CH 5CH (R) (L) (L) (R) 7 INPUT TO HEAD UNIT
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POWER 5500 5-Channel Amplifier SUB SONIC Indicators and Controls The SUB SONIC filter adjusts the highpass filter for the Subwoofer Channel. Power Indicator (POWER) This filter allows you to fine tune the amount of extreme low bass sent to your The POWER indicator provides a visual indication that the amplifier is turned subwoofer. For large sealed box subwoofers you may wish to set this at the on. minimum of 16Hz. For smaller subwoofers (single 8" or 10"), setting the filter to about 30Hz
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POWER 5500 5-Channel Amplifier MODE The Power 5500 comes equipped with a 4CH/5CH MODE switch and can be configured for two different input modes: 4 channel or 5 channel. In 5 channel mode, the subwoofer channel is a sum of the RCA inputs 5CH/1 and 5CH/2. For head units with a mono SUBWOOFER output, you should select 5 channel mode and use either the 5CH/1 or 5CH/2 as the input. In 4 channel mode the subwoofer channel is a sum of CH1, CH2, CH3 and CH4. This mode should be
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POWER 5500 5-Channel Amplifier Testing Remote Input Level Control Before finishing the installation, perform the following tests to make sure the The Power 5500 comes equipped with a Remote Input Level Control. The wiring is correct and everything is operating properly. Remote Input Level Control allows the input level to be adjusted from an alternate location. It can be mounted under-dash or in-dash. When the Reconnect Battery amplifier is used to drive subwoofers and the low pass crossover
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POWER 5500 5-Channel Amplifier Short circuit Blown speakers Check all speakers Troubleshooting protection activated Speaker wire(s) shorting Check for faulty wiring Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action to ground Amplifier does not No power to +12V Check fuse(s) Defective crossover Faulty passive crossover turn on terminal Low impedance Amp connected to Check speaker connections No power to REM Check head unit fuse(s) and protection activated improper load terminal wiring
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POWER 5500 5-Channel Amplifier 12
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POWER 5500 5-Amplificador de 5 Canales Introducción El amplificador Jensen Power 5500 de 5 canales fue diseñado para cubrir o exceder los estándares de prueba CEA-2006. Estos nuevos estándares brindan a todos los fabricantes que participan (y muchos que no participan) un valor de referencia para cuando comparan amplificadores de similares potencias de salida. La calificación CEA Power lo protege a usted, el cliente. “Potencia es potencia – no importa quien la produzca,”
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POWER 5500 5-Amplificador de 5 Canales Características y Especificaciones Potencia de Salida Su nuevo amplificador de potencia estéreo móvil Jensen Power es el amplificador de preferencia para la alta demanda de reproducción sonido en automóvil. Con su reproducción de bajos profundos y lleno de energía de reserva, la baja distorsión armónica y reproducción neutral, la serie de amplificadores Power lleva la Alta Fidelidad Móvil a nuevos valores. Como todos los productos Jensen, cuando acude
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POWER 5500 5-Amplificador de 5 Canales Desconectar la Batería Instalación Desconectar el cable negativo (-) de la batería antes de comenzar la Antes de comenzar la instalación de su amplificados Power 5500 recuerde, instalación. Verificar la conexión a tierra de la batería (debería haber dos (2) hay dos formas de hacer las cosas – ¡bien y dos veces! Use las técnicas, cables a tierra que provienen de la batería – uno que va al bulón de montaje herramientas y accesorios co
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POWER 5500 5-Amplificador de 5 Canales Terminal Remoto (REM) Cableado de Energía Conectar la energía de antena o terminal de encendido del amplificador del Sistema de Carga receptor al terminal remoto de amplificador. En algunos casos, la instalación de un (1) solo amplificador podría ser Terminal de Tierra (GND) suficiente para sobrecargar su sistema eléctrico de fábrica (por ejemplo, alternador). Dependiendo del estado de su sistema eléctrica y la condición Haga que el terminal de tierra
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POWER 5500 5-Amplificador de 5 Canales Dos parlantes y dos Subwoofers Cableado de Parlantes Los diagramas de Cableado de Parlantes ilustran opciones para conectar cuatro parlantes y un subwoofer o dos parlantes y dos subwoofers, o dos MODE 4 ohm nominal parlantes y un subwoofer. Respete la correcta polaridad de los parlantes. 2 ohm minimum 4CH 5CH NOTA: Los amplificadores Power puede manejar parlantes con un rango + CH1 - + CH2 - CH5 - de impedancia nominal de 2~ 4-ohms. P
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POWER 5500 5-Amplificador de 5 Canales sus parlantes para una carga nominal de 2-ohms. Los canales Cableado de Entrada puenteados de amplificador sólo pueden manejar parlantes con una La mayoría de las instalaciones de baúl/ portón trasero requerirán un cable impedancia mínima de 4 ohms. RCA de 15-20 pies (4.5 a 6 metros), mientras que los camiones o camionetas y montaje debajo del asiento requerirá un cable RCA de 6-12 pies (1.8 a 3.7 metros). Conectar un cable RCA desde su receptor a la
