Page 1
Installation & Operation
Manual
Amplificador
Power
1500.50
Manual
de
lnstalacion
y
Operacion
Amplificateur
Power
1500.50
Manual
de
Installation
et
Operation
Contents
Introduction
............
.
...............
.
Features
and
Specifications
...............
2
Installation
........................
.
.....
3
Power
Wiring
............................
4
Speaker
Wiring
..........................
5
Input
Wiring
......................
. . . .... 6
Indicators
and
Controls.....
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Testing
................................
10
Remote
Input
Level
Control
.........
..
....
10
Troubleshooting
.............
....
.......
11
Power Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2
POWER
1500.50
A111plifier
Contenido
Table
des
matieres
lntroduccion ...
.......
....
.......
. ......
13
Introduction
............................
25
Caracteristicas y Especificaciones ...
...... 14
Caracteristiques
et
Specifications
........
. . 26
lnstalacion
..............................
15
lnS:allation
.................
.
...........
27
Cableado
de
Energia
. . .
.................
17
Cablage
de
puissance
..........
.
.........
28
Cableado
de
Parlantes
.................
..
. 17
Cablage
du
haut
parleur
..................
29
Cableado
de
Entrada
........
..
...........
18
Cablage
d'entree
.......... ....
..........
30
Controles e lndicadores
.............
.
....
20
Indications
et
commandes
................
32
Prueba
.................................
22
Essais
.................................
34
Control
de
Nivel
de
Entrada
Remoto
........
22
Commande
niveau
d'entree a distance
......
34
Resolucion
de
Problemas
.................
23
Depannage
..............
.
...........
. . 35
Potencia de Salida . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24
Sortie Puissance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
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Introduction
The Jensen Power
1500.50 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
first
place.
The
RMS
rating
is
the
true
power
you are
getting.
At
Jensen,
to
be fair
to
you
and
to
the
competition,
we rate
our
amps in
the
two
most
popular
ratings,
including
the
CEA
RMS
rating.
So
feel
confident
that
your
Jensen purchase
decision was a sound one, and
remember
"If
it's Too Loud,
You're
Too
Old."
Before
You
Begin
We need
to
get
the
legal
stuff
out
of
the
way, so
please
keep reading.
Afterwards,
you'll
be armed
with
the
knowledge
to
install
your
new
hard-hitting,
speaker-
pumping
Jensen
amplifier.
Exposure
to
loud
sounds
or
music can
permanently
damage your hearing.
Unfortunately,
in
many
cases,
the
damage
is
not
noticeable until
years
later. In
addition,
loud
music may
hinder
your
ability
to
hear traffic, police,
and fire
or
emergency
vehicles. Please
be
responsible
and have respect
for
other
people
by
listening
at
moderate
volumes!
Warranty Service
If
your
Jensen
amplifier
should
ever require service, you
will
need
the
original
dated
receipt.
If
you
must
return
the
unit
for
any
reason,
always include
the
receipt
with
the
product.
POWER
1500.50
5-Channel
Amplifier
Page 3
POWER
1500.50
5-Channel
Amplifier
Features
and
Specifications
Your new Jensen
Power
mobile
stereo power
amplifier
is
the
amplifer
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. Jensen
will
bring
your
Hi-Fi
experience
to
new heights
with
the
following features:
High
Current MOSFET Power Supply
and
Output
Transistors
•
Optimized
Class
Ddesign
Minimizes Distortion and Reduces
Idle Current.
• Easily
Drives
2-0
hm
Loads
• Full range
Highpass
Filter: Continuously Variable 16Hz
-160Hz
•
Subwoofer
Infra -Sonic
Filter: Continuously Variable
16Hz
-60Hz
•
Subwoofer
Low
Pass
Filter: Continuously Variable 30Hz-160Hz
•
Subwoofer
Bass
EQ
Filter: Continuously Variable 0,-.12dB@
45Hz
•
Short
Circuit, DC-Offset
and
Thermal
Over
load
Protection
Circuitry
•
Diagnostic
LED'
s:
Green-
Power,
Red- Standby
I
Fault
•
Remote
Input
Level Control
(For subwoofer
channel)
w/5
Meter
Cable
Specifications
•
Load
Impedance-
2/4
Ohm
• Frequency
Response-10-30kHz
(Subwoofer-16-160Hz),-3dB
•
THD+N@
1kHz, 5 Watts
-0.02%,
4-0hm,
14.4VDC
•
Stereo Separation@
1kHz-
>6
OdB
Signal
to
Noise
Ratio
- >
100
dB (Rated
Power)
Input
Sensitivity-
400m
V-SV
•
Input
Impedance-
20k
Ohm
nominal
Fuse- 2
x
30
Amp
ATO
Fuses
•
Size
- L
12.8"
x
H
2.0"
x
W8.1
"
•
Weight-
7.0
lbs
Power Output
RMS
Power
Output@
2%
THD+N,
1KHz,
14.4vdc
60
x
4 Watts,
4-0hms
90
x
4 Watts,
2-0hms
• 190
x
2 Watts,
4-0hms
Bridged Stereo
• 230
x
1 Watts,
4-0hms
Subwoofer
• 400 x
1 Watts,
2-0hms
Subwoofer
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Installation
Before you begin
the
installation
of
your
Power
1500.50
amp
remember, there are
two
ways
to
do
things-
right
and twice!
Use
the
proper
installation techniques,
tools
and accessories
to
ensure
that
your
Jensen
Power series
amp
will
put
out
all
the
power
it
was designed to.
If
necessary, seek a professional installer
to
have
the
amplifier installed correctly. Most
mobile
amp
installations
do
not
have
the
proper
gauge wire
for
power
and
ground-
do
not
let
your
amp
be a
victim
of
this
common
installation oversight!
NOTE:
This device is a high-power audio amplifier intended for
installation
in
vehicles with a 12-Volt negative ground electrical system.
Attempting
to
connect
or
operate the amplifier with another type
of
electrical system may cause damage
to
the amplifier
or
the electrical
system.
Installation Assistance
For installation assistance, call1-800-323-481 5
during
normal business hours,
or
visit
www
.jensen.com
at
any
time
.
Supplies
and
Tools Needed
To
install
the
amplifier,
you will
need
tools, supplies
and adapters.
It
is
best
to
make sure you have everything you need before you start.
Supplies
• Black electrical
tape
• Amplifier Installation
Kit
Tools
• Cordless drill
with
assortment
of
bits
• Flat-head and Phillips
screwdrivers
• Wire cutters/strippers
Crimping
tool
12-volt
test
light
or
digital
multi
meter
• Wire brush, sandpaper
or
scraping
tool
(ground connection
to
vehicle should
be a
clean,
unpainted
metal surface)
3
POWER
1500.50
5-Channel
Amplifier
Disconnect Battery
Disconnect
the
negative(
-)
battery
cable
before starting
the
installation.
Check
the
battery
ground
(there
should
be
two
(2)
ground
wires
coming
from
the
battery-
one
going
to
the
starter
mounting
bolt
or
engine
block
and another
going
to
the
vehicle
chassis) and make sure
the
battery
is
grounded
to
the
chassis
with
at
least
a #6 gauge wire.
Also
check
the
alternator
connections,
making sure
they
are
tight
and free from corrosion, rust
or
dirt
.
Location
and
Mounting
The
amplifier's
compact
design allows
great
flexibility
in
mounting.
Common
mounting
locations include
under
the
front
passenger seat
or
in
the
trunk
area.
When
selecting a
location,
remember
that
amplifiers
generate heat.
Select
a
location
on
a
flat
surface away
from
heat and moisture where air can
circulate
around
the
amplifier.
Place
the
amplifier
in
the
mounting
location
and mark
the
positions
of
the
holes
with
a marker, pen
or
pencil. Carefully drill
the
mounting
holes
in
the
marked
positions,
then
use
the
supplied
mounting
screws
to
securely
fasten
the
amplifier
to
the
mounting
surface.
WARNING: Do
not
cover the amplifier with carpets
or
enclose it behind
interior trim panels,
and
do not mount the amplifier
in
an inverted
or
upside down configuration. Be sure the mounting location and the
drilling
of
pilot holes
will
not damage any wires,
control
cables,
fuel
lines, fuel
tanks,
hydraulic lines
or
other vehicle systems
or
components.
Routing Wires
Proper
wiring
connections are illustrated
on
the
following
pages.
If
wiring
connections are made
incorrectly,
the
unit
will
not
operate
properly
and
could
become
permanently
damaged.
Follow
the
installation instructions carefully,
or
have the amplifier installed
by an experienced technician.
Page 5
POWER
1500.5D
5-Channel
Amplifier
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
alternat
or
will
only
make the
problem
worse because these devices
put
an extra
load
on
the
alternato
r.
After
upgrading
the
alternator, capacitors
and/or
batteries can be
installed
if
desired.
NOTE:
Use
#6
gauge wire
with
a
60A
Max
current
draw
when
installing
your
amplifier
.
Power
Terminal (+12VIB+)
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.
Ba
ttery
Te
rmin
al
Adapto
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Fuse
or
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Remote Terminal (REM)
Connect
the
power
antenna
or
amplifier
turn-on
lead
from
the
receiver
to
the
amplifier remote terminal.
4
Ground
Terminal (GND)
Make
the
ground
lead
as
sh
ort
as
possible, leaving enough
leng
th
to
complete
the
installation
and
to
allow
for
any
service
that
may be needed at a
later
date
.
To
ensure a
good
ground
, scrape away any
paint
or
undercoati
ng
to expose
bare
metal.
Use
a
"ring"
terminal
ofthe
prope
r
gauge
and an "outside star
washer" (between
the
chassis and ring
te
rm inal)
when
maki
ng
your
ground
connection.
Although
yo u've scraped away t
he
paint
to
expose bare
metal,
the
outside star washer will
help
to
"
bite
i
nto
"
the
chassis
for
a
tight
, secure
ground.
+12 V
REM GND
'
Drill hole in cha
ssis
sheet
metal.
Replacement Fuse Requirements (FUSE)
The
Power 1500.50
requires
two
30
amp
ATO
type
fuses
,
located
on
the
side
panel.
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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
one subwoofer. Observe the proper speaker polarity.
NOTE:
Po
wer
amplifiers can drive speakers
with a nominal
impedance
range
of 2-4-ohms. For
maximum
power,
configure
your
speakers
for
a
nominal
2-ohm
load. Bridged amplifier channels can
only
drive 4
ohm
minimum
impedance speakers.
NOTE:
Do
not
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the
use
of
the
proper
gauge
speaker wire. The
Power series
of
amplifiers require a
minimum
of
12-gauge wire.
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2 ohm minimum
4
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nominal
2
ohm
minimum
4 ohm nominal
2 ohm minimum
REAR
FRONT
5
POWER
1500.50
5-Channel
Amplifier
Two Speakers and Two Subwoofers
MODE
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2 ohm minimum
Subwoofer
4
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POWER
1500.50
5-Channel
Amplifier
Input
Wiring
Most
trunk/hatchback
installations
will
require a 15-20
foot
RCA
cable,
while
pickup
trucks and under-seat
mounting
will require a 6-12
foot
RCA
cable.
Connect an
RCA
cable
from
your
receiver
to
the
RCA
input
on
your
amplifier.
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Power
amplifiers
can
drive
speakers
with
a
nominal
impedance
range
of
2-4
ohms.
For
maximum
power,
configure
your
speakers
for
a
nominal
2-ohm load.
Bridged
amplifier
channels
can
only
drive
a 4-ohm
minimum
impedance
load.
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NOTE:
The
use
of
good
quality
RCA
cables
is
just
as
important
as
power
and
speaker
wire.
Choose
a
high
quality
low
capacitance
cable
for
the
best
results.
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POWER
1500.50
5-Channel
Amplifier
Indicators
and
Controls
Power Indicator (POWER)
The
POWER
indicator provides a visual indication
that
the
amplifier
is
turned on.
Protect Indicator (PROTECT)
The
PROTECT
indicator provides a visual indication
that
a problem exists and
the
protection circuitry
has
protected
the
amplifier
by
shutt
ing
it
down
. Turn
the
system
off
and correct
the
problem before
turning
the
system
on
again.
•
Thermal Protecti
on
: The
amplifier will
shut
down
if
its temperature exceeds
a
safe
operating
level. The amplifier
will
remain
off
until
it
cools
to
a safe
operating temperature. Exercise care,
as
the
exterior
of
the
amplifier may
get
uncomfortably
hot
to
the
touch
before shutting
down
.
• Overload
and Short
Circuit
Protection: The
ampl
i
fier
will
shut
down
if
a short
circuit
condition
Input Level Control (LEVEL)
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
amplifier
is
turned
down
all
the
way (counter-
clockwise
or
all
the
way
to
the
left).
Play
a tape or
CD
(make sure
bass
and
treble
settings
or
Bass
EQ
are
flat) and
turn
the
volume
up
slowly
until
you
just
start
to
hear distortion.
Back
the
volume
down
just
a bit.
On
the
amplifier, slowly
turn
up
the
input
level
control (clockwise
or
to
the
right)
until
you
just
start
to
hear
distortion
, then
back
it
down
a bit.
Now
your radio and amplifier
levels
are matched .
BassEQ
The
Bass
EQ
is
continuously adjustable from
0
to+
12dB @ 45Hz. Adjusting
the
Bass
Boost
level allows
different
subwoofer /enclosure combinations
to
be
equalized.
Use
this control
to
increase
the
level
of
low
bass
available
from
your
subwoofer/enclosure combination.
Ported
and Band
Pass
enclosures should
be limited
to
about
+6dB
to
+9dB
of
boost.
Sealed
enclosures should be able
to
accept
the
full+
12dB
of
boost,
if
necessary. The
full+
12dB
of
boost shou ld
be reserved
for
special applications since improper use
of
the
Bass
Boost
could damage
your
sub woofers
at
high volumes.
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SUB SONIC
The
SUB
SONIC
filter adjusts
the
high
pass
filte
r f
or
the
Subwoofer
Channel.
This
filter
allows
you
to
fine
tune
the
amou
nt
of extreme
low
bass sent
to
your
subwoofer. For
la
rge sealed
box
subwoofers you may wish
to
set
thi
s
at
the
minimum
of
16Hz. For
small
er
subwoofers (si
ng
le
8"
or
1
0"),
setting
th
e filter
to
about 30Hz
will
protect
the
speaker from excessive excursion and d
istort
i
on
.
For ported boxes, the
woofer
's excursion increases
dramatically
at
a
bout
1/3
octave
below
the
tuning
frequency.
To
protect the subwoofer from damage,
the
SUB
SONIC
filter
should be set
slight
ly
below
the
tuning
frequency
of
the
box.
For example,
if
your box
is
tuned
to
40Hz, then
th
e
SUB
SONIC
filte
r should be
set
to
approximately 32Hz.
Low
Pass Filter (LPF)
The Low
Pass
Filter for
Channel
5 controls adjust
the
crossover
poi
nt. Typical
crossover
is
between
60Hz
and
80Hz
for
porte
d and sealed enclos
ur
es.
Ba
ndpass boxes
will
typ
ically
use a
hi
gher
crossover setting
bet
ween 125Hz
and
150Hz.
Since musical tastes
vary
,
you should
play music that you
would
normally
listen
to
in your vehicle,
with
the
above settings
as
a starti
ng
point.
If
necessary, set
the
crossover
by
ear.
High Pass Filter (HPF)
The
high
pass
filter
will
limit
the
low
frequencies being transmitted to
your
speaker
s.
This can be useful in
number
of
situations. For example, if you
selected
the
high
pass
filter and set
the
crossover
to
40Hz,
then
you
would
have an infra-sonic (sub -sonic)
filter
at
40Hz,
which
would be u
se
ful
with
certain enclosure/subwoofer combinations th
at
were tuned between 45Hz and
50Hz. Other
uses
might
include
limiting
the
low
frequencies
to
smaller
speakers
(6
1/2",
6
X
9
",
etc.)
by
adjusting the crossover
to
a higher setting
(80-1
OOHz).
Crossover (FULL/HPF)
The Jensen
Power
series
of
amplifiers have built-in low-pass and high-
pass
crossover filters
for
bi-amplifying
the
system. Ad
just
the
crossover to
acc
ommodate
your chosen
installation
method.
Choose
FULL
whe
n crossover
mode
is
not
active and
the
amplifier
is
in
"fu
ll
range" mode. Select
HPF
(high
pa
ss filter)
when
the
amplifier
will
be
driving
fu ll-range
or
separate speakers,
ilnd
you
want
to
limit
the
"bass"
being transferred
to
the
se
speakers.
LPF
can
lle
adjusted f
or
channel
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MODE
The Power 1500.50 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
both
SUB
RCA
inputs
.
For head units
with a mono
SUBWOOFER
output,
you should select 5 channel
mode
and use either
of
the
SUB
RCA
connectors
as
the
input. In 4 channel
mode
the
subwoofer channel
is
a sum
of
Front
L,
Front R,
Rear
Land
Rear
R.
This
mode
should be
used
for
head units
without
a separate
SUBWOOFER
output
.
POWER
1500.50
5-Channel
Amplifier
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POWER
1500.50
5-Channel
Amplifier
Testing
Before finishing
the
installation,
perform 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.
Test Power Wiring
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
(B+)
wires. Turn
up
the
receiver volume
slightly. All
speakers should operate.
If
not, check wiring
connections at
amplifier
and speakers.
Test Speaker Connections
These tests make sure
the
speakers are connected properly.
If
speakers
don't
play
at
all,
one (or both) speaker wires may be disconnected.
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Remote
Input
Level
Control
The
Power 1500.50
comes equipped
with
a Remote
Input
Level
Control.
The
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
amplifier
is
used
to
drive subwoofers and the
low
pass
crossover
is
activated,
the
Remote
Input
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.
The Remote
Input
Level
Control
uses
a 3.5mm cable
for
connectivity.
Simply
plug
the 3.5mm cable
cable
into
the
amplifier
and then
into
the
Remote
Input
Level
Control
to
activate
the
circuit.
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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible
Cause
Amplifier
does not No power to +12V
turn on
terminal
No power to REM
terminal
Blown
main fuse at
battery
Blown
fuse at
amplifier
Faulty
ground
Volume control
too
Input level control
sensitive
adjusted too high
Distorted sound
Input level control
adjusted too high
Blows
fuse(s) at amp Power wires connected
backwards
Internal problem
with
amp
Engine noise
I
Ground
loop(s)
Alternator whine
Faulty
ground at amp
Faulty
ground at head
unit
Inductive coupling
Input level
on amp set
too high
Thermal
protection
Amplifier
driving 2 ohm
activated
load
(4
ohms bridged) for
long durations
Corrective Action
Check fuse(s)
Check
head unit fuse(s) and
wiring
Replace
fuse and identify
cause of
failure
Replace
fuse and identify
cause of
failure
Re-ground main power
ground to bare
metal
chassis
Re-adjust the input
level
(refer to page 8)
Re-adjust the input level
(refer to page 8)
Reconnect
power wires
properly
Take unit for service
Use good
quality shielded
RCA cables
Re-ground amp to
clean
bare metal chassis
Re-ground head unit to
clean
bare
metal chassis
Re-route
RCA and/or
speaker wires away from
factory harnesses
Re-adjust input
level
(refer
to page 8)
If
the
amplifier " thermals"
frequently while
driving
subwoofers,
install fan to
keep amp
cool.
11
POWER
1500.5D
5-Channel
Amplifier
Short circuit
Blown speakers
Check all
speakers
protection activated
Speaker wire(s) shorting
Check
for
faulty
wiring
to ground
Defective crossover
Faulty
passive crossover
Low impedance Amp connected to
Check
speaker connections
protection activated
improper
load
Amp
will
not drive a
2 Verify that speakers are
ohm bridged
load,
4 ohm connected
properly
minimum in bridged
configuration
Speakers defective/
Check
speakers
blown
Faulty
passive
Check
crossovers
crossovers
Poor bass response Speakers
out of phase
Check
speaker
polarity;
reverse the connection to
one speaker
only
if two
subwoofers are connected
to
the
amplifier.
NOTE:
If
the protection light is activated with no speakers connected
to
the amplifier,
and
all
the power connections are correct, this would
indicate an internal problem with the amplifier.
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POWER
1500.50
5-Channel
Amplifier
Power Output
Power Output:
58
watts
RMS
X 4 channels
into
4-ohms@ < 1% THD+N,
215
watts
RMS
X 1 channel
into
4-ohms@ < 1% THD+N
Signal
to
Noise Ratio: 1
OOdBA
below
reference (Reference: 1
watt,
4-ohms)
Additional Power Output: 87
watts
RMS
X 4 channels
into
2-ohms@ <
1%
THD+N
180
watts
RMS
X 2 channels (Bridged Stereo)
into
4-ohms
@ < 1% THD+N
340
watts
RMS
X 1 channel
into
2-ohms@ <
1%
THD+N
Frequency Response:
1OHz
to
30kHz
(1OHz
to
160Hz subwoofer), -3dB (Reference: 1
watt)
Dimensions: L 12.8" x H 2.0" x W 8.1"
Weight:
7.0
lbs
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Page 14
Limited
Warranty
Audiovox
Electronics
Corporation
("the
Company")
is
committed
to
quality
and
customer
service, and are
pleased
to
offer
you
this
Warranty.
Please read
it
thoroughly
and
contact
the
Company
at
1-800-
323-4815
with
any
questions.
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is
covered?
The Company extends this warranty to the
original retail
purchaser of products
purchased through
an
authorized Audiovox
retailer
in
the
U.S.A.,
Puerto
Rico
or
Canada. This warranty
is
not transferable
or
assignable. Proof of purchase
is
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in
the form of
an
original sales
receipt.
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is
covered?
The Company warrants that
should this product or any part thereof, under
normal
use,
be
proven
defective
in
material
or workmanship within
12
months from the
date of original
purchase, such defect(s) will
be
repaired
or
replaced
with
a
new
or
reconditioned
product
(at
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Company's option) without charge for parts and
repair
labor.
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is
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covered?
This Warranty
does not
cover the following:
•
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sh
ipping or transporting the product to the
Company
or
a service center
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of
car static or motor noise
•
Defects
in
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parts
•
Correction
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• Consequential
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cards, accessories
or
vehicle electrical
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•
Damage caused by improper
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neglect,
accident,
blown
fuse, battery
leakage,
theft or improper storage
•
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number/bar code
label(s)
or
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have been removed or defaced
•
Damage resulting
from moisture, humidity, excessive temperature,
extreme
environmental
conditions or
external natural
causes
Please
review
the
"Care
and Maintenance"
section
of
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Installation
and Operation
Manual
for
additional
information
regarding the
proper
use
of
your
product.
DO NOT
RETURN
THIS PRODUCT TO
THE
STORE
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EXTENT
OF
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COMPANY'S LIABILITY UNDER
THIS
WARRANTY
IS
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TO
THE
REPAIR
OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE
AND
,
IN
NO
EVENT,
SHALL THE
COMPANY'S LIABILITY EXCEED
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PRICE PAID
BY PURCHASER
FOR THE
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This Warranty
is
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lieu
of
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IMPLIED
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e above
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ons
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is Warranty gives
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Provide a detailed description
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Hauppauge, NY 11788
1-800-323-4815
www.jensen.com
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