Clarion XC7120 Owners & Installation Manual
Clarion XC7120 Owners & Installation Manual

Clarion XC7120 Owners & Installation Manual

Monoblock class d subwoofer amplifier

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XC7120
Monoblock Class D Subwoofer
Amplifi er

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Summary of Contents for Clarion XC7120

  • Page 1 Owner’s & Installation Manual XC7120 Monoblock Class D Subwoofer Amplifi er...
  • Page 2: About The Manual And Warranty

    When installed and confi gured properly, XC7 amplifi ers will bring a new level of realism and impact to your mobile entertainment system. To get the best performance from your amplifi er, Clarion recommends that you have this amplifi er installed and confi gured by an experienced professional.
  • Page 3 Ready features include aluminum heat sinks, stainless steel hardware and a conformal coating on the circuit boards. The Marine Ready designation does not in any way imply that Clarion XC7 amplifi ers are waterproof or water resistant. These amplifi ers must be installed in a location that will...
  • Page 4: Sensitivity Control

    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.
  • Page 5: Phase Control

    GENERAL FUNCTION EXPLANATION - CON’T TRI-ON Auto Sensing Function Switch All XC7 amplifi ers feature an automatic turn-on circuit called TRI-ON that will activate the amplifi er without the need for a connection to the REM terminal. The switch has three positions - SIG, OFF and DC.
  • Page 6: Installation Planning And Considerations

    Clarion includes an remote subwoofer level control called the BC2 included in the box with all XC7 amplifi ers. When connected to the XC7120, it gives you the ability to decrease the output level of the amplifi er to fi ne tune the subwoofer level for the selection of music that is playing.
  • Page 7: Installation

    • 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.
  • Page 8: Power Connections

    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.
  • Page 9 Clarion includes an remote subwoofer level control called the BC2 included in the box with all XC7 amplifi ers. When connected to the XC7120, it gives you the ability to increase or decrease the output level of the amplifi er to fi ne tune the subwoofer level for the selection of music that is playing.
  • Page 10: Troubleshooting Error Codes

    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.
  • Page 11: Troubleshooting

    - 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.
  • Page 12: Speaker Wiring Diagrams

    SPEAKER WIRING DIAGRAMS XC7120 - Single Dual 2 Ohm Subwoofer Dual Voice Coil Subwoofer XC7120 - Two Dual 4 Ohm Subwoofers...
  • Page 13: Specifications

    Specifi cations XC7120 Frequency Response: <10Hz to 243Hz 4 Ohm Power Output (CEA-2006A) 400W x 1 @ 1.0% THD 2 Ohm Power Output (CEA-2006A) 700W x 1 @ 1.0% THD 1 Ohm Power Output (CEA-2006A) 1100W x 1 @ 1.0% THD Signal to Noise Ratio (CEA-2006A) @ 1W/4 Ohms >...
  • Page 14: Limited Warranty

    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.
  • Page 15 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.
  • Page 16 Clarion Canada Inc. 3800A Laird Road, Unit 6 Mississauga, ON L5L 0B2 All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2017 Clarion Canada Inc. Printed in China...

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