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APX640.4/APX640.2/APX320.2/DPX1001.1 APX640.4/APX640.2/APX320.2/DPX1001.1
Owner/Installation Manual
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apx-dpx-update.qxp 8/18/2004 8:46 AM Page 2 APX640.4/640.2/320.2/DPX1001.1 Dear Customer, Congratulations on your purchase of the world’s finest brand in the mobile electronic industry. At Clarion we are committed to high-quality music reproduction, and we are confident that you will be pleased with your purchase. Clarion’s extensive history in the mobile electronic industry translates into products that are built to the highest of stan- dards. These products provide optimum performance, whic
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apx-dpx-update.qxp 8/18/2004 8:46 AM Page 3 Owner Owner ’s’ Manual s Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Installation, Mounting/Wiring Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Input Connections and Audio Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 Connections for Power and Speakers . . . . . . . . .
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apx-dpx-update.qxp 8/18/2004 8:46 AM Page 4 APX640.4/640.2/320.2/DPX1001.1 INSTALLATION This section lists mounting and wiring precautions prior to installing the Clarion amplifier. These safeguards provide enough detail to complete an installation suc- cessfully. Do not attempt to install the amplifier yourself, if you do not have the nec- essary skills. Instead, see your authorized Clarion dealer for installation recommen- dations. MOUNTING PRECAUTIONS Although the Clarion amplifiers incor
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apx-dpx-update.qxp 8/18/2004 8:46 AM Page 5 Owner’s Manual INPUT CONNECTIONS AND AUDIO CONTROL Clarion amplifiers contain connections for RCA Inputs and Audio Control as shown below. 7 8 5 6 9 4 1 3 2 INPUT CROSSOVER 110 APX320.2 0 55 L 240 HIGH 15 550 FREQ Level dB 330 RANGE OFF L & R (MONO) 4V-8V X1 HP BRIDGED (R IN) 2V-4V Hz L X10 R LP STEREO 0.2V-2V R Figure 1-1 APX320.2 Input Connections and Audio Control 6 5 7 8 9 4 1 2 3 INPUT CROSSOVER 110 APX640.2 0 55 L 240 HIGH 15 550 FREQ Level d
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apx-dpx-update.qxp 8/18/2004 8:46 AM Page 6 APX640.4/640.2/320.2/DPX1001.1 INPUT CONNECTIONS AND AUDIO CONTROL Clarion amplifiers contain connections for RCA Inputs and Audio Control as shown below. 17 5 6 18 2 3 14 12 13 15 INPUT 0.2V-0.6V 0.2V-0.6V FRONT 0.6V-4V 0.6V-4V 2V-8V 2V-8V FRONT REAR SOURCE STEREO (2 CH. IN) SELECT FRONT REAR BASS BRIDGED (F R IN) APX640.4 2 CH. 2 CH. BOOST L & R SUM MONO GAIN GAIN L 0 HIGH REAR HIGH Level 4 CH. L & R MONO Level 2 CH. 15 BRIDGED (R L IN) BASS dB S
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apx-dpx-update.qxp 8/18/2004 8:46 AM Page 7 Owner’s Manual The Input Connections are gold-plated RCA Jacks. The Gain Controls provide a wide adjustment range to accommodate output levels from any source unit brand. Precise Frequency Selector The filter frequency markings on the front panel of the amplifier are for reference purposes. If you would like to select the filter frequency with a higher level of pre- cision, consult the chart in Figure 3 on this page. This chart gives you a more accu
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apx-dpx-update.qxp 8/18/2004 8:46 AM Page 8 APX640.4/640.2/320.2/DPX1001.1 • Load Selector Please note that when configuring the DPX1001.1 amplifier, the LOAD SELECTOR switch must be set in the correct position in order for the amplifier to function properly. Please refer to the chart below for specific settings. SUBWOOFER IMPEDANCE LOAD SELECTOR SWITCH SETTING 2-OHM Bridged Load 1 OHM 4~8-OHM Bridged Load 2-4 OHM 1-OHM Load on each output 1 OHM 2-OHM Load on each output 2-4 OHM 4 OHM Load on
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apx-dpx-update.qxp 8/18/2004 8:47 AM Page 9 Owner’s Manual CONNECTIONS FOR POWER AND SPEAKERS The rear panel of Clarion’s amplifiers contain power and speaker connections as shown below. 3 6 5 7 4 8 L R 2 4 2 30 AMP MAX MIN MIN + MIN + APX320.2 Figure 4-1 APX320.2 Connections for Power and Speakers 8 3 4 6 5 7 L R 2 4 2 25x2 MIN MIN + MIN + AMP MAX APX640.2 Figure 4-2 APX640.2 Connections for Power and Speakers 1. Left Front Speaker Output 6. Ground Input 2. Right Front Speaker Output 7. Batt
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apx-dpx-update.qxp 8/18/2004 8:47 AM Page 10 APX640.4/640.2/320.2/DPX1001.1 CONNECTIONS FOR POWER AND SPEAKERS The rear panel of Clarion’s amplifiers contain power and speaker connections as shown below. 1 2 6 5 7 8 L R 2 4 2 25x2 MIN + MIN MIN + AMP MAX APX640.4 FRONT REAR 9 10 Figure 5-1 APX640.4 Connections for Power and Speakers 3 4 6 5 7 1 1 GND REM +12V MIN MIN POWER DPX1001.1 LEFT RIGHT BRIDGED USA 2 MIN Figure 5-2 DPX1001.1 Connections for Power and Speakers 1. Left Front Speaker Outp
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apx-dpx-update.qxp 8/18/2004 8:47 AM Page 11 Owner’s Manual Bridged-Mono Subwoofer System R L 2 4 2 30 AMP MAX MIN + MIN MIN + APX320.2 BASS CROSSOVER BOOST 110 55 0 240 550 FREQ 15 330 RANGE dB X1 OFF L & R (MONO) FREQ Hz X10 HP BRIDGED (R IN) LP STEREO Set X-Over Mode to LP and adjust frequency to subwoofer specifica- tions. L R 2 4 2 25x2 MIN + MIN MIN + AMP MAX APX640.2 BASS CROSSOVER BOOST 110 55 0 240 550 FREQ 15 330 RANGE dB X1 OFF L & R (MONO) FREQ Hz X10 HP BRIDGED (R IN) LP STEREO S
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apx-dpx-update.qxp 8/18/2004 8:49 AM Page 12 APX640.4/640.2/320.2/DPX1001.1 2-Channel Full-Range or Subwoofer System (APX320.2 or APX640.2) L R 2 4 2 30 AMP MAX MIN MIN + MIN + APX320.2 L - Full Range R - Full Range CROSSOVER 55 110 0 240 550 15 330 dB OFF HP Hz LP or CROSSOVER 55 110 0 240 550 15 330 dB OFF HP Hz LP or CROSSOVER 55 110 0 240 550 15 330 dB OFF HP Hz LP Figure 7 - In this application, the amplifier is used in stereo and drives two full-range (or satellite, or subwoofer) speake
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apx-dpx-update.qxp 8/18/2004 8:51 AM Page 13 Owner’s Manual 4-Channel High Power System L R 2 4 2 25x2 MIN + MIN MIN + AMP MAX APX640.4 FRONT REAR FL - Full Range RR - Full Range RL - Full Range FR - Full Range FREQ FREQ Hz RANGE HP FREQ Hz 110 55 110 240 55 550 LP OFF X1 330 240 X10 REAR 550 330 Figure 8 - In this application, the APX640.4 is used as a 4-channel amplifier to drive four full-range speakers in stereo. 13 APPLICATIONS
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apx-dpx-update.qxp 8/18/2004 8:52 AM Page 14 APX640.4/640.2/320.2/DPX1001.1 1 1 GND REM +12V MIN MIN DPX1001.1 POWER LEFT RIGHT BRIDGED USA 2 MIN XOVER XOVER FREQ Hz SLOPE 110 55 240 12dB 550 330 24 dB R - Subwoofer L - Subwoofer Figure 9 - In this application, the DPX1001.1 is used to drive a pair of subwoofers. 14 CONNECTIONS
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apx-dpx-update.qxp 8/18/2004 8:52 AM Page 15 Owner’s Manual SETTING THE GAIN After completing the installation, follow these steps to set the Gain Control and then perform the Final System Checks. 1. Turn the Gain Control all the way counter-clockwise. 2. Select the proper input voltage as described on page 7, (Gain Control with Selectable Input Voltage) 3. Turn the vehicle’s Ignition Switch to the ON position. Then turn the ON/OFF Switch on the source unit to the ON position. Set all To
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apx-dpx-update.qxp 8/18/2004 8:52 AM Page 16 APX640.4/640.2/320.2/DPX1001.1 FINAL SYSTEM CHECKS 1. Start the engine and turn on the source unit. After a two-second delay, slowly increase the volume control and listen to the audio. If you hear any noise, static, dis- tortion or no sound at all, check the connections, and also refer to troubleshooting section below. Depending on your system design, the levels may become quite loud even at low volume control settings. Until you get an “audio fe
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apx-dpx-update.qxp 8/18/2004 8:52 AM Page 17 Owner’s Manual Problem Amplifier fuse keeps blowing. Solution Incorrect wiring or short circuit: Review Installation and check all wiring connections. Problem Whining or ticking noise in the audio with engine on. Solution Amplifier is picking up alternator noise or radiated noise: Turn down input gain and move audio cables away from power wires. Check power and ground connections on amplifi- er and install an in-line noise filter on source unit’s p
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apx-dpx-update.qxp 8/18/2004 8:52 AM Page 18 WARRANTY INFORMATION This product is warranted against all defects in material workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original purchase. Clarion ProAudio products, except for speakers, are covered by a two-year warranty when installed by an authorized Clarion dealer. The conditions of this warranty and the extent of responsibility of Clarion Corporation under this warranty are as fol- lows: 1.PROOF OF DATE OF PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRE
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apx-dpx-update.qxp 8/18/2004 8:52 AM Page 19 Clarion Canada Inc. 2239 Winston Park Drive Oakville, ON L6H 5R1 1-800-668-5612 www.clarion.com Amp Manual - Rev. 04/26/04
