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- Page 1 8/18/2004 8:46 AM Page 1 APX640.4/APX640.2/APX320.2/DPX1001.1 APX640.4/APX640.2/APX320.2/DPX1001.1 Owner/Installation Manual...
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Page 2: Introduction
For maximum performance Clarion recommends having your amplifier installed by an authorized Clarion dealer. Please read your warranty statement and retain your original sales receipt as proof of purchase. To learn more about Clarion’ complete line of car audio products, please visit us at our Web site WARNING Exposure to continuous sound levels of 85dB or higher may result in hearing loss. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Warranty Information ....... . . 18 DESCRIPTION Clarion has crafted its car audio amplifier to fit a variety of system configura- tions. The following is a list of features: •... -
Page 4: Installation, Mounting/Wiring Precautions
Insulate final connections with electrical tape or shrink tubing. Failure to do so may result in damage to your equipment. 4. A secure, clean ground connection is critical to the performance of your Clarion amplifier. Use the shortest ground wire possible and securely connect to the vehicle’s chassis to minimize resistance and avoid noise problems. -
Page 5: Input Connections And Audio Control
8/18/2004 INPUT CONNECTIONS AND AUDIO CONTROL Clarion amplifiers contain connections for RCA Inputs and Audio Control as shown below. INPUT INPUT 1. RCA Input Jacks 2. Input Voltage Selector 3. Precise Frequency Selector 4. Gain Control 5. Input Mode... - Page 6 8/18/2004 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. INPUT FRONT REAR (2 CH. IN) HIGH Level INPUT SPEAKER LEVEL IN Figure 2-2 1. RCA Input Jacks 2. Front RCA Input Jacks 3.
- Page 7 Gain dial. • Input Voltage Selector A wide range of signal input voltages can be accom- modated by the APX320.2, APX640.2, APX640.4 and DPX1001.1 input section (200mV - 8V). This wide range is split up into three ranges, Figure 2, accessible via switches located in the "Gain"...
- Page 8 apx-dpx-update.qxp 8/18/2004 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. to the chart below for specific settings. SUBWOOFER IMPEDANCE 2-OHM Bridged Load 4~8-OHM Bridged Load...
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Page 9: Connections For Power And Speakers
8/18/2004 CONNECTIONS FOR POWER AND SPEAKERS The rear panel of Clarion’s amplifiers contain power and speaker connections as shown below. Figure 4-1 APX320.2 Connections for Power and Speakers Figure 4-2 APX640.2 Connections for Power and Speakers 1. Left Front Speaker Output 2. -
Page 10: Connections For Power And Speakers
8/18/2004 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. FRONT REAR POWER LEFT 1. Left Front Speaker Output 2. Right Front Speaker Output 3. Left Speaker Output 4. -
Page 11: Applications
AMP MAX BASS CROSSOVER BOOST FREQ RANGE FREQ Set X-Over Mode to LP and adjust frequency to subwoofer specifica- tions. Owner’s Manual APX320.2 L & R (MONO) BRIDGED (R IN) STEREO APX640.2 L & R (MONO) BRIDGED (R IN) STEREO... -
Page 12: 2-Channel Full-Range/Subwoofer System
In this application, the amplifier is used in stereo and drives two full-range (or satellite, or subwoofer) speakers. NOTE: A passive crossover must be used with satellite speakers. 8:49 AM Page 12 (APX320.2 or APX640.2) 30 AMP MAX R - Full Range CROSSOVER CROSSOVER CROSSOVER... -
Page 13: 4-Channel High Power System
apx-dpx-update.qxp 8/18/2004 FRONT REAR FL - Full Range FR - Full Range FREQ Hz Figure 8 - In this application, the APX640.4 is used as a 4-channel amplifier to drive four full-range speakers in stereo. 8:51 AM Page 13 4-Channel High Power System 25x2 AMP MAX RR - Full Range... -
Page 14: Applications
apx-dpx-update.qxp 8/18/2004 APX640.4/640.2/320.2/DPX1001.1 POWER R - Subwoofer L - Subwoofer Figure 9 - In this application, the DPX1001.1 is used to drive a pair of subwoofers. 8:52 AM Page 14 +12V RIGHT LEFT BRIDGED XOVER FREQ Hz DPX1001.1 XOVER SLOPE 12dB 24 dB... -
Page 15: Setting The Gain, Crossover/Bass Boost
5. Slowly increase the Gain Control. Stop when you hear a slight distortion of audio. SETTING THE CROSSOVER The Clarion amplifiers feature fully adjustable crossovers. To set the crossovers, fol- low these steps: 1. Using the X-Over Mode Switch, select the desired mode: LP for Low Pass, HP for High Pass or OFF for Full Range. -
Page 16: Final System Checks, Troubleshooting
Problem Audio cycles on and off. Solution Thermal protection circuits are shutting amplifier off: Check location for adequate ventilation; consult an authorized Clarion Audio Dealer. Problem Distorted audio. Solution Gain is not set properly, or damaged speaker cones: Review Setting Gain; inspect each speaker cone for signs of damage (i.e., frozen cone, burning smell, etc.) -
Page 17: Product Specs
Sound to Noise Ration (A wtg) Frequency Response (+/-1dB) Line Level Input Sensitivity Speaker Level Input Sensitivity Input Impedance - Low Level High Level Output Impedance 8:52 AM Page 17 Owner’s Manual APX320.2 APX640.2 80x2 160x2 <.05% <.05% >110dB >110dB 10Hz-50kHz 10Hz-50kHz... -
Page 18: Warranty Information
Clarion Corporation. 6. If it becomes necessary to send the product or any defective part to Clarion Corporation or an authorized warranty service station, the product must be shipped in its original carton or equivalent carton, fully insured, with shipping charges prepaid. - Page 19 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...