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Owner’s Manual
Manuel de L'utilisateur
Manual del Propietario
APX2121
APX4241
APX1301
APX AMPLIFIERS
AMPLIFICATEURS APX
AMPLIFICADORES APX
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English apx2121_4241_1301.qxd 2/6/2008 11:57 AM Page 2 Thank you for purchasing this Clarion product. Please read this owner’s manual in its entirety before operating this equipment. After reading this manual, keep it handy, such as in your glove compartment. Save your sales receipt. The warranty at the end of this manual and your sales receipt are essential for warranty service. FCC Approval This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device
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apx2121_4241_1301.qxd 2/6/2008 11:57 AM Page 3 Contents 1. FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2. PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 3. CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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English apx2121_4241_1301.qxd 2/6/2008 11:57 AM Page 4 1. FEATURES The Clarion APX2121, APX4241, and APX1301 amplifiers fit a variety of system configurations and provide these features: Full frequency response with low distortion and exceptional signal-to-noise performance. Advanced circuitry design provides bridgeable outputs for use in a variety of applications. Independent electronic crossovers, each with a 12dB per octave slope and full adjustment range (from 50Hz to 300Hz) to aid
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apx2121_4241_1301.qxd 2/6/2008 11:57 AM Page 5 2. PRECAUTIONS Do not operate this product in ways other than those described in this manual. Do not disassemble or modify this product. Do not pour liquid or poke foreign objects into the unit. Water and humidity will damage internal circuitry. If the unit becomes wet, turn off all power and ask your authorized Clarion dealer to clean or service the unit. Failure to observe these precautions may damage your car or the amplifier, and may
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English apx2121_4241_1301.qxd 2/6/2008 11:57 AM Page 6 3. CONTROLS 81 4 12 11 7 17 APX 1301 controls and input connections 95 14 13 236 15 16 10 7 7 17 APX 4241 controls and input connections 8 14 12 11 7 17 APX 2121 controls and input connections 1. RCA input jacks 8. Speaker level inputs 13. Front frequency control 2. Front RCA input jacks 9. Front speaker level 14. Front X-Over mode 3. Rear RCA input jacks inputs switch 4. Gain control 10. Rear speaker level 15. Rear frequency control 5.
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apx2121_4241_1301.qxd 2/6/2008 11:57 AM Page 7 4. OPERATIONS Setting the operating level The gain controls allow you to set the nominal operating level of the amplifier from 250mV to 2.5V for RCA inputs or 500mV to 5V for speaker level inputs. This wide adjustment range accommodates virtually any source unit brand. Improving bass sound The amplifiers feature a narrow-frequency band bass boost circuit (known as “high-Q”). The bass boost control acts much like an equalizer with switchable gain
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English apx2121_4241_1301.qxd 2/6/2008 11:57 AM Page 8 Care and maintenance Cleaning the cabinet Use a soft, dry cloth to gently wipe dust and dirt from the unit. Do not use benzene, thinner, car cleaner, or other cleaners. These substances may damage the unit or cause the paint to peel. Servicing the unit In the event that trouble arises, never open the case or disassemble the unit. The internal parts are not serviceable by the user. Opening any components will void the warranty. CAUTION! Ch
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apx2121_4241_1301.qxd 2/6/2008 11:57 AM Page 9 Mount the amplifier on a rigid surface away from subwoofer enclosures or to any area that is prone to vibration. Do not install the amplifier on plastic or on any other combustible material. For easy system setup, mount the amplifier so that the front panel controls are accessible after installation. Always use great care when attaching anything to a vehicle! Check clearances on all sides of the planned installation before drilling any hol
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English apx2121_4241_1301.qxd 2/6/2008 11:57 AM Page 10 Power and speaker connections 11 8 756 FUSE +12V REM GND 25A 25A 2Ω MIN 4Ω 4Ω APX1301 power and speaker connections 3 4 8 756 FUSE +12V REM GND 30A 4Ω BRIDGED L R APX2121 power and speaker connections 12 8 756 4Ω BRIDGED FUSE +12V REM GND 30A 30A L R FRONT REAR 9 10 APX4241 power and speaker connections 1. Left front speaker output 7. Battery +12V input 2. Right front speaker output 8. Fuse 3. Left speaker output 9. Left rear speak
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apx2121_4241_1301.qxd 2/6/2008 11:57 AM Page 11 Applications The APX1301 car audio ampifier can be used in a variety of system applications. Mono subwoofer system This application shows the amplifier in mono operation to drive a subwoofer. FUSE +12V REM GND 2Ω MIN 25A 25A 4Ω 4Ω Subwoofer Set X-Over mode to LPF and adjust the frequency to the subwoofer specifications. 11 English
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English apx2121_4241_1301.qxd 2/6/2008 11:57 AM Page 12 Subwoofer system In this application, the amplifier is used in a subwoofer system. FUSE +12V REM GND 2Ω MIN 25A 25A 4Ω 4Ω Subwoofer Subwoofer 12
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apx2121_4241_1301.qxd 2/6/2008 11:57 AM Page 13 Four-channel stereo system In this application, the APX4241 is used as a four-channel amplifier to drive four full-range speakers in stereo. 4Ω BRIDGED FUSE +12V REM GND 30A 30A L R FRONT REAR FL RR FR RL 13 English
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English apx2121_4241_1301.qxd 2/6/2008 11:57 AM Page 14 Two-channel high power system In this application, the APX2121 is used to drive a pair of subwoofers. FUSE +12V REM GND 4Ω BRIDGED 30A L R Subwoofer Subwoofer Setting the gain After completing the installation, follow these steps to set the gain control and perform the final system checks. 1. Turn the gain control all the way counterclockwise. 2. Turn the vehicle’s ignition switch on. 3. Turn the source unit on. 4. Set all tone or eq
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apx2121_4241_1301.qxd 2/6/2008 11:57 AM Page 15 Setting the crossover Clarion amplifiers feature fully-adjustable crossovers. 1. Using the X-Over mode switch, select either LP (low pass) or HP (high pass) or OFF for full range. 2. Using the Freq (Hz) control, select the frequency. Setting the bass boost 1. Initially set the bass boost control to off. 2. Listen to a variety of music styles (for example, rock, rap, etc.) and switch the bass boost control on until you notice an increase in low b
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English apx2121_4241_1301.qxd 2/6/2008 11:57 AM Page 16 6. TROUBLESHOOTING No Audio Low or no remote turn-on voltage: check remote connections at the amplifier and source unit. Blown amplifier fuse: replace with a new fast-blow fuse (same rating). Power wires not connected: check battery and ground wiring at the amplifier and check the battery connections. Speaker leads shorted: check speaker continuity to ground; it should not show a common ground. Speakers not connected or are blo
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apx2121_4241_1301.qxd 2/6/2008 11:57 AM Page 17 7. GLOSSARY Crossover: A device that limits the range of frequencies sent to a speaker or amplifier. dB: decibel, a measurement of the relative difference in power or intensity between two acoustic signals. Equalizer: Component that boosts or cuts sound signal frequencies to improve the quality of the sound. Gain control: gain is the amount of amplification (voltage, current or power) of an audio signal expressed in dB. Hz: Abbreviation for Her
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English apx2121_4241_1301.qxd 2/6/2008 11:57 AM Page 18 APX2121 Maximum power output 200W Continuous rated power * 60W x 2 Typical power in bridged mode ** 100W x 1 Typical power in 2-Ohm load ** 80W x 2 IM distortion 0.1% S/N (A-weighted) 72dB Floor noise A / N Channel separation 60dB Frequency response 20-20kHz full range Line level input sensitivity 200mV to 5.5 Volts Speaker level input sensitivity 2V to 9 Volts Input impedance 22K Ohm Allowable battery voltage 9.6 to 15.6 Volts Size 7 1/
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apx2121_4241_1301.qxd 2/6/2008 11:57 AM Page 19 9. LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION For USA and Canada only This Clarion product purchased from an authorized Clarion dealer are warranted against all defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase, when purchased from AND installed by an authorized Clarion dealer. All Clarion cables, wires and other accessories if purchased from an authorized Clarion dealer are warranted against all defects
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Français apx2121_4241_1301.qxd 2/6/2008 11:57 AM Page 20 Nous vous remercions d'avoir fait l'achat d'un produit Clarion. Veuillez lire ce manuel d'utilisateur avant de vous servir de votre équipement. Après la lecture de ce manuel, gardez-le dans un endroit pratique, tel que le coffre à gants. Conservez votre facture. La garantie qui se trouve à la fin de ce manuel ainsi que votre facture est essentielle pour se prévaloir du service sous garantie. Approbation FCC Cet équipement a été tes
