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- Page 1 Owner’s manual APX2180 APX4360 DPX2250 DPX1800 DPX11500 APX AND DPX AMPLIFIERS APX/DPX Amplifiers APX-DPXOwnersManual.pmd 2006-03-14, 21:46...
- 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.
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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
Independent electronic crossovers to aid in audio system design The DPX1800 and DPX11500 each have 24dB per octave slope and full adjust- ment range from 30Hz to 250Hz. The APX2180, APX4360, and DPX2250 each have 12dB per octave slope and full adjustment range from 50Hz to 550Hz. •... -
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 APX-DPXOwnersManual.pmd 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.
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Page 8: Operations
• The APX2180, APX4360, and DPX2250 have a switchable gain that is fixed at 45Hz. If you don’t want to boost the bass frequencies, set this control to “OFF.” •... -
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
If you are using more than one amplifier, add the total current consumption for the entire system and use the closest available fuse. For example, if you’re connecting both an APX2180 and an APX4360, install a 100 Amp fuse at the battery. •... - Page 12 The ground wire is the most important connection to the amplifier. Make sure it is both electrically and mechanically sound. APX-DPXOwnersManual.pmd CAUTION External fuse rating table Model APX2180 APX4360 DPX2250 DPX1800 DPX11500* *This amplifier has no amplifier- mounted fuses. Always use a 200 Amp fuse installed at the battery.
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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 APX-DPXOwnersManual.pmd 4. Remote turn-on connection 5. Ground connection 6. Fuses 7. Battery 12V connection APX/DPX Amplifiers 2006-03-14, 21:46...
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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...
- 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. APX-DPXOwnersManual.pmd DVC 4 Ohm subwoofer DVC 4 Ohm subwoofer...
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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
The DPX1800 and DPX11500 do not have a way to disable the low-pass 24dB slope crossover. 1. On the APX2180, APX4360, and DPX2250, use the X-Over mode switch to select either LP (low pass) or HP (high pass) or OFF for full range. -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
Another cause of distortion could be underpowered or damaged speak- ers. Refer to Troubleshooting. 6. Troubleshooting Indicator lights The APX2180, APX4360, DPX1800 and DPX11500 have lights that indicate amplifier status. Blue top alternating between red and blue In thermal protection mode... -
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
Speaker level input sensitivity Input impedance Allowable battery voltage Size These specifications are Amplifier Power Standard CEA-2006 Compliant. APX-DPXOwnersManual.pmd APX4360 APX2180 160W x 4 160W x 2 90W x 4 90W x 2 300W x 2 300W x 1 160W x 4 150W x 2 ≤... -
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 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 Allowable battery voltage... -
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 APX-DPXOwnersManual.pmd 2006-03-14, 21:47...
- Page 28 Clarion Corporation of America All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2006: Clarion Corp. of America APX/DPX Amplifiers APX-DPXOwnersManual.pmd 2006-03-14, 21:47...