A personal computer (laptop, netbook or tablet) running a Windows operating system (Version 7, 8 or 10) with a USB 2.0 port is required to set up the XC7420 amplifi er using the XC-Tune software application. The use of an Apple computer running Windows in any kind of emulator mode (BootCamp, etc) is not supported.
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Clarion wants you as a customer for life - please be responsible at all times while enjoying your audio system. Clarion takes no responsibility for any personal injury, loss, damage or loss of income associated with the use, or misuse of this product.
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Clarion recommends the use of an Oscilloscope or distortion detecting device such as the SMD DD-1 or DD-1+ Distortion Detector to properly set amplifi er sensitivity. A headroom setting of approximately 10dB will help to ensure that music that is recorded at low levels can still be reproduced at high volume levels.
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Some OEM source units have a wire that behaves similarly. Speaker Connections The XC7420 amplifi er is capable of driving reactive loads with a minimum nominal impedance of 2 Ohms per channel and 4 Ohms when bridged. When wiring speakers in stereo, the positive and negative leads from the speakers should connected to the respective channels positive and negative connections on the amplifi...
It is unlikely that this switch will need to be used. BC2 Remote Level Control Installation Clarion includes a remote level control called the BC2 with the XC7420. The function of the BC2 is programmable in the XC-Tune software. You can adjust the operating range of the control and which channels the control adjust.
• Amplifi ers dramatically increase the load on the vehicles electrical system. Please confi rm that the vehicle battery and alternator are in good condition. Clarion recommends the use of a heavy duty AGM style battery to increase current delivery and play time.
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Power Connections Your XC7-Series amplifi er can only produce power if it is fed power effi ciently. Clarion recommends the use of minimum of 4 AWG copper wire for all power and ground connections. The use of undersized power wiring may result in damage to your amplifi er.
- Amplifi er may not be getting enough power from your vehicle volumes electrical system. Ensure that during operation, the voltage at the amplifi er does not drop below 10.6V. Clarion recommends at least 4 AWG Pure Copper power wire for both +12V and GND connections.
TROUBLESHOOTING - ERROR CODES Clarion XC7 amplifi ers use a microcontroller to manage the operation of the amplifi er. Included in the fi rmware is the ability to detect errors in the functionality of the amplifi er. The following error code chart can be used to look up the cause of a fault.
Specifi cations XC7420 Frequency Response: <10Hz to 22.4kHz 4 Ohm Stereo Power Output (CEA-2006A) 120W x 4 @ 1.0% THD 2 Ohm Stereo Power Output (CEA-2006A) 180W x 4 @ 1.0% THD 4 Ohm Bridged Power Output (CEA-2006A) 380W x 2 @ 1.0% THD Signal to Noise Ratio (CEA-2006A) @ 1W/4 Ohms >...
The sole responsibility of Clarion under this Limited Warranty shall be limited to the repair of the products or replacement of the product, at the sole discretion of Clarion. Product must be shipped in its original carton or equivalent carton, fully insured, with shipping charges prepaid.
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LIMITED WARRANTY CON’T THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. 10. The laws of the State of California shall govern and control this limited warranty, its interpretation and enforcement.
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