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Clarion APX4360 APX4360 APX4360 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Owner’s manual APX2180 APX4360 DPX2250 DPX1800 DPX11500 APX AND DPX AMPLIFIERS APX/DPX Amplifiers...

  • Page 2: Fcc Approval

    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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. FEATURES ... 4 2. PRECAUTIONS ... 5 Installation ... 5 3. CONTROLS ... 6 4. OPERATIONS ... 8 Setting input voltage ... 8 Setting the operating level ... 8 Improving bass sound ... 8 Matching subwoofer output to mid-range speakers ... 9 Connecting directly to a head unit ...

  • Page 4: Features

    1. FEATURES The Clarion APX2180, APX4360, DPX2250, DPX1800 and DPX11500 amplifiers fit a variety of system configurations and provide these features: • IVS - Input Voltage Selector with three sensitivity ranges on the gain control for the ability to connect to almost any source •...

  • Page 5: Precautions

    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 void the warranty.

  • Page 6: Controls

    3. CONTROLS APX2180 signal connections and audio adjustments APX4360 signal connections and audio adjustments 1. RCA input jacks 2. IVS (Input Voltage Selector) 3. PFS (Precise Frequency Selector) 4. Gain control 5. Output mode switch 6. BBC (Basic Boost Control) 7.
  • Page 7 DPX2250 signal connections and audio adjustments DPX1800 and DPX11500 signal connections and audio adjustments 1. RCA input jacks 2. IVS (Input Voltage Selector) 3. PFS (precise Frequency Selector) 4. BBS (Bass Boost Control 5. SLI (Speaker Level Inputs) 6. Gain control 7.

  • Page 8: Operations

    4. OPERATIONS Selecting input voltage APX and DPX amplifiers accommodate a wide range of signal input voltages (0.2V to 8V). This wide range is split up into three ranges, which are accessible through switches located in the “Gain” area of the amplifier. •...

  • Page 9: Matching Subwoofer Output To Mid-Range Speakers

    Matching subwoofer output to mid-range speakers The DPX1800 and DPX11500 feature a polarity control switch for reversing the polarity of the output signal. This can be useful when matching the acoustic output of your subwoofers to the output of your mid-range speakers. Connecting directly to a head unit The amps provide connections directly to a head unit without a pre-amp output, such as a factory-installed head unit.

  • Page 10: Installation And Wiring

    Although any moving air dissipates heat, cool air should run along the length of the fins rather than across them. Although Clarion amplifiers include heat sinks and protection circuits, mounting an amplifier in a tight space without any air movement will reduce performance and damage the unit’s in-...

  • Page 11: Wiring Precautions

    Clarion Dealer. • Do not open the case. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. If you require assistance, consult your Clarion Dealer or an authorized Clarion Service Center. Power • Before you start, make sure the source unit’s power switch is off.
  • Page 12 Cables • Whenever possible, route power wire and signal wire on opposite sides of the vehicle. This prevents the signal cables from picking up electrically radiated noise. • Protect all wire from damage. Where a power wire passes through the fire wall or near exposed metal edges, protect the wire with a rubber or plastic grommet.

  • Page 13: Power And Speaker Connections

    Power and speaker connections The rear panel contains the power and speaker ports. APX2180 power and speaker connections APX4360 power and speaker connections 1. Left front speaker output 2. Right front speaker output 3. Left speaker output 4. Right speaker output 5.
  • Page 14 DPX1800 power and speaker connections DPX11500 power and speaker connections DPX2250 power and speaker connections 1. Left rear speaker output 2. Right rear speaker output 3. Mono speaker output 4. Remote turn-on connection 5. Ground connection 6. Fuses 7. Battery 12V connection APX/DPX Amplifiers...

  • Page 15: Applications

    Applications Mono subwoofer system (APX2180 and APX4360) In this application, the rear channels are bridged for mono operation to drive a subwoofer while the front channels are available to drive a set of full-range speakers. FRONT REAR Note: You may bridge the front, rear or both pairs of channels using the above settings.
  • Page 16 Two-channel full-range or subwoofer system (APX2180) In this application, the APX2180 is used to drive two speakers. Subwoofers in stereo • Set crossover mode switch to LP • Set crossover frequency to ~80Hz • Fine-tune as required • 2 Ω Full-range speakers or components in stereo •...
  • Page 17 Four-channel high-power system (APX4360) In this application, the APX4360 is used as a four-channel amplifier to drive four speakers in stereo with fader control. FRONT REAR 2 Ω Front left Full range Front right Full range Four speakers in stereo—full range •...
  • Page 18 Dual-voice coil - 8 Ohm Dual-voice coil - 4 Ohm Dual-voice coil - 2 Ohm Other speaker configurations are possible using a combination of series and parallel wiring. See your authorized Clarion dealer for assistance. DVC 4 Ohm subwoofer DVC 4 Ohm subwoofer WARNING...

  • Page 19: Dpx1800 And Dpx11500 Stackable Configurations

    DPX1800 and DPX11500 stackable configurations In this mode, the master amp’s front-panel controls apply to all amplifiers. For ex- ample, setting the crossover frequency on the master sets it on all slaves. This works for all front-panel controls. Multiple amplifiers can be daisy-chained together. For example, if you had six DPX1800s in a show car, you could control all of them from one master unit (and one remote).

  • Page 20: Adjusting The Crossover

    6. Turn the volume back down slightly. 7. Slowly increase the gain control (clockwise). Stop when you hear a slight audio distortion. When the gain is properly set, you should achieve maximum undistorted output with the volume turned up all the way, not half way. If an oscilloscope is available, monitor the output of the amplifier with the scope, watching for clipping of the waveform.

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    4. Increase the volume and verify that the amplifier reproduces the audio at full frequencies without distortion. If you hear distortion check the connections and verify that the gain control is set correctly. Another cause of distortion could be underpowered or damaged speak- ers.

  • Page 22: Amplifier Shuts Down After Playing For A Period Of Time

    • Thermal protection circuits are shutting the amplifier off: Check the location for adequate ventilation. Relocate amplifier as required. Consult an authorized Clarion audio dealer. Distorted audio • Gain is not properly set properly: review the instructions for setting the gain.

  • Page 23: Ticking Noise When Engine On

    Ticking noise when engine on • High voltage ignition problem: Check for problems with the ignition system and replace components as required. • Cracked distributor caps • Carbon traces on plug wires • Loose spark plugs 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.

  • Page 24: Specifications

    8. Specifications Note: The technical data and the design of the equipment may change without prior notice for the sake of technical improvements. APX Amplifiers Parameter Maximum power output Continuous rated power Typical power in bridged mode Typical power in 2-Ohm load THD (1KHz, 10W, 40 Ohms) IM distortion S/N (A-weighted)

  • Page 25: Dpx Amplifiers

    DPX Amplifiers Parameter Maximum power output Continuous rated power 430W x1 (11Hz-220Hz) 430W x1 (11Hz-220Hz) Typical power in bridged mode stackable with second Typical power in 2-Ohm load Typical power in 1-Ohm load S/N (A-weighted) Floor noise Channel separation ±1.0dB) Frequency response ( Line level input sensitivity Input impedance...

  • Page 26: Limited Warranty Information

    5. The sole responsibility of Clarion under this Limited Warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product or replacement of the product, at the sole discretion of Clarion.
  • Page 27 APX/DPX Amplifiers...
  • Page 28 Clarion Corporation of America All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2006: Clarion Corp. of America APX/DPX Amplifiers...

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