Clarion DPX1800 manual

APX/DPX Amplifiers 1 English Owner’s manual APX2180 APX4360 DPX2250 DPX1800 DPX11500 APX AND DPX AMPLIFIERS APX-DPXOwnersManual.pmd 2006-03-14, 21:46 1[...]

2 APX/DPX Amplifiers English Thank you for purchasing this Clarion product. • Please read this owner’ s manual in its entirety bef ore operating this equipment. • After reading this manual, keep it handy , such as in your glo ve compar tment. • Sav e your sales receipt. The warr anty at the end of this manual and your sales receipt are esse[...]

APX/DPX Amplifiers 3 English Contents 1. FEA TURES ............................................................................................................. 4 2. PRECA UTIONS ...................................................................................................... 5 Installation .....................................................[...]

4 APX/DPX Amplifiers English 1. FEA TURES The Clarion APX2180, APX4360, DPX2250, DPX1800 and DPX11500 amplifiers fit a variety of system configurations and provide these features: • IVS - Input V oltage Selector with three sensitivity ranges on the gain control f or the ability to connect to almost any source • PFS - Precise F requency Selector[...]

APX/DPX Amplifiers 5 English 2. PRECA UTIONS • Do not operate this product in ways other than those described in this manual. • Do not disassemble or modify this product. • Do not pour liquid or poke foreign objects into the unit. Water and humidity will damage inter nal circuitry . • If the unit becomes wet, turn off all power and ask your[...]

6 APX/DPX Amplifiers English 3. CONTROLS APX2180 signal connections and audio adjustments APX4360 signal connections and audio adjustments 1. RCA input jacks 6. BBC (Basic Boost Control) 2. IVS (Input V oltage Selector) 7. SLI (Speaker Level Input) connector 3. PFS (Precise Frequency Selector) 8. Crossover frequency multiplier 4. Gain control 9. Cr[...]

APX/DPX Amplifiers 7 English DPX2250 signal connections and audio adjustments DPX1800 and DPX11500 signal connections and audio adjustments 1. RCA input jacks 8. RLC (Remote Level Control) port 2. IVS (Input V oltage Selector) 9. Output mode switch 3. PFS (precise Frequency Selector) 10. Crossover function switch 4. BBS (Bass Boost Control 11. Subs[...]

8 APX/DPX Amplifiers English 4. OPERA TIONS 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 accessib le through s witches located in the “Gain” area of the amplifier . • 0.2V -0.6V selects an input sensitivity range between [...]

APX/DPX Amplifiers 9 English 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[...]

10 APX/DPX Amplifiers English 5. INST ALLA TION AND WIRING Read these instructions and the following precautions carefully . What is included in the box In addition to this manual, the box contains: • Amplifier • High-level speaker input harness Mounting precautions If you lack the necessary skills, do not install the amplifier yourself. See yo[...]

APX/DPX Amplifiers 11 English • Always use great care when attaching anything to a vehicle! Check clearances on all sides of the planned installation before drilling any holes or installing any screws. • Make sure the holes you plan to drill will not cut into the fuel tank, fuel lines, break lines (under the chassis) or electrical wiring. Don?[...]

12 APX/DPX Amplifiers English Cables • Whenever possible, route power wire and signal wire on opposite sides of the v ehicle. This pre vents the signal cables from pic king 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 o[...]

APX/DPX Amplifiers 13 English P ower 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 6. Ground input 2. Right front speaker output 7. Battery 12V input 3. Left speaker output 8. Fuses 4. Right speaker output 9. Left [...]

14 APX/DPX Amplifiers English DPX1800 power and speaker connections DPX11500 power and speaker connections DPX2250 power and speaker connections 1. Left rear speaker output 4. Remote turn-on connection 2. Right rear speaker output 5. Ground connection 3. Mono speaker output 6. Fuses 7. Battery 12V connection 1 2 4 7 5 6 3 6 7 5 4 4 7 5 3 APX-DPXOwn[...]

APX/DPX Amplifiers 15 English 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. Stereo Amp configuration (APX2180) • Set crossover mode to LP • Set input mode switch to L[...]

16 APX/DPX Amplifiers English T wo-channel full-range or subwoof er 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 • Set crossover mode switc[...]

APX/DPX Amplifiers 17 English 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 12V + REM GND FUSES BRIDGED (4 ) + + - - RIGHT LEFT + + - - 2 2 Four speakers in stereo—full range • Set crossover mode switch to OFF Four spe[...]

18 APX/DPX Amplifiers English 2-Ohm subwoofer system (DPX1800/DPX11500) This application shows a DPX1800 or DPX11500 driving a pair of D VC 4Ohm subwoofers. DPX1800/DPX11500 speaker configurations Although the units produce maximum power when connected to a 1 or 2 Ohm load, a 2-Ohm load is recommended. W ARNING Do not connect a load less than 1-Ohm[...]

APX/DPX Amplifiers 19 English DPX1800 and DPX11500 stackable configurations In this mode, the master amp’ s front-panel controls apply to all amplifiers. F or ex- ample, setting the crossov er frequency on the master sets it on all sla ves. This works for all front-panel controls. Multiple amplifiers can be daisy-chained together . F or example ,[...]

20 APX/DPX Amplifiers English 6. T ur n the volume bac k 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 wa y , not half wa y . If an oscilloscope is available, monitor the out[...]

APX/DPX Amplifiers 21 English 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 distor tion could be under powered or damaged speak- ers. Refer to T roubleshooting. 6. T r [...]

22 APX/DPX Amplifiers English 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 instructio[...]

APX/DPX Amplifiers 23 English 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 Crossov er : A device that limits the range of frequencies sent to a speak er or [...]

24 APX/DPX Amplifiers English 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 APX4360 APX2180 Maximum power output 160W x 4 160W x 2 Continuous rated power 90W x 4 90W x 2 T ypical power in bridged mode 300W x 2 300W x 1 T ypi[...]

APX/DPX Amplifiers 25 English DPX Amplifiers Parameter DPX11500 DPX1800 DPX2250 Maximum power output 1900W 1000W 150W x 2 Continuous rated power 430W x1 (11Hz-220Hz) 430W x1 (11Hz-220Hz) 125Wx2 T ypical pow er in br idged mode Not bridgeable; Not bridgeable; 400W stackable with second stackable with second DPX11500 DPX1800 T ypical po wer in 2-Ohm [...]

26 APX/DPX Amplifiers English 9. LIMITED W ARRANTY INFORMA TION For USA and Canada only Except as noted, Clarion products purchased from an authorized Clarion Dealer are warranted against all defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from date of original purchase. The following Clarion products noted below ** are warranted [...]

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