Renegade REN1400 - User Manual

Questions and Answers

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brianna78Aug 12, 2025
Why is the Protect-LED lighting up on my Renegade Car Amplifier?
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  sabrina82Aug 12, 2025
  If the Protect-LED on your Renegade Car Amplifier lights up, the amplifier has entered diagnostic mode. To diagnose the issue, disconnect all RCA and speaker leads, leaving the +12 volt, power ground, and remote leads connected. Turn the amplifier back on. If the Protect-LED lights up again, the amplifier has an internal fault. If it doesn't light up, reconnect the RCA cables and reset the amplifier. If it then goes into diagnostic mode, the problem is with the input, possibly due to bad cables or the source unit. If the amplifier works with RCA cables connected, connect the speakers one at a time. A faulty speaker or its wiring will activate the protection system.
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Gloria RobertsonAug 15, 2025
What to do if my Renegade Car Amplifier heatsink is overheating?
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  Brittney RothAug 15, 2025
  If your Renegade Car Amplifier's heatsink is overheating, it may be due to inadequate cooling or driving high power levels into low impedances. Try relocating the amplifier to provide better airflow over the fins. Also, reduce the volume or ensure that the loudspeaker impedance is not lower than the recommended value.
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mark15Aug 19, 2025
Why are the fuses blowing in my Renegade Car Amplifier?
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  spencedianeAug 19, 2025
  Fuses blowing in your Renegade Car Amplifier can be caused by using loudspeaker impedances below the recommended minimums, so check them. A short on the main +12 volt cable from the battery to the vehicle chassis will also cause the main fuse to blow. If an amplifier fuse blows continually with only +12 volt, ground, and remote leads connected, the amplifier may be faulty.
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Veronica MillerAug 23, 2025
How to troubleshoot low output power on my Renegade Car Amplifier?
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  brenda58Aug 23, 2025
  To troubleshoot low output power on your Renegade Car Amplifier, first check that the level controls have been set up properly. Also, ensure that the battery voltage, measured at the amplifier’s +12 volt and ground terminals, is 11 volts or more. Finally, check all +12 volt and ground connections.
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Kevin HinesAug 27, 2025
How to fix electrical interference in my Renegade Car Amplifier?
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  Seth BarnesAug 27, 2025
  To address electrical interference in your Renegade Car Amplifier, begin by unplugging the amplifier input RCA cables. If the noise persists, inspect the speaker leads. If the noise disappears when the RCA cables are unplugged, reconnect them and systematically investigate the source driving the amplifier, examining one component at a time.
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williamtranAug 31, 2025
How to eliminate hissing or white noise from my Renegade Car Amplifier?
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  robertmeyersAug 31, 2025
  High levels of white noise usually occur when amplifier level controls are turned up too high, readjust according to the procedures in section 'Setting up systems after installation for best performance'. Another major problem that can cause excessive hiss is a noisy head unit. Unplug the amplifier input RCA cables, and if the hiss level reduces, the source unit is at fault.
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Bonnie CraigSep 3, 2025
How do I stop a ticking or whine that changes with engine RPM in my Renegade Car Amplifier?
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  james07Sep 3, 2025
  A ticking or whine that changes with engine RPM in your Renegade Car Amplifier can be due to radiation pickup of RCA cables too near a fuel pump or distributor; relocate the cables. Also, check that the head unit ground is connected straight to the vehicle chassis and doesn't use factory wiring for ground. You can also try supplying the head unit with a clean +12 volt supply directly from the battery +, instead of using a supply from the in dash wiring/fusebox.
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William StoutSep 7, 2025
How to get rid of a constant whine in my Renegade Car Amplifier?
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  ithomasSep 7, 2025
  To eliminate a constant whine in your Renegade Car Amplifier, check all connections, especially for good grounds. Ensure that no speaker leads are shorting to exposed metal on the vehicle chassis. Also, check the RCA cables, particularly the shield connections.

Renegade REN1400 Specifications

General

Channels	4
Power Output	1400W Max
THD at RMS Output	< 0.05%
Signal to Noise Ratio	>95dB
Crossover Frequency	50Hz - 250Hz
Impedance	2-8 Ohms
Bridged RMS Power @ 4 Ohms	200W x 2
Total RMS Power	400W
Input Sensitivity	0.2 - 5 V
Fuse Rating	2 x 30A
RMS Power @ 4 Ohms	4 x 70 Watts