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Clarion 2/1 Channel Power Amplifier DPX1000.2 manual

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    INTRODUCTION The Clarion DPX1000.2 is a full-featured two-channel amplifier that. incorporates the following features: • Digital T echnology for high efficiency and high power output. • Full frequency response with low distortion and exceptional signal to noise performance • Advanced circuit design that features bridgeable and mixed mode oper[...]

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    T ABLE OF CONTENTS Description • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 3 Input Connections and Audio Controls • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 4 Connections for Power and Speakers • • • •[...]

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    INPUT CONNECTIONS AND AUDIO CONTROLS The front panel of the DPX1000.2 contains connections for RCA Inputs, Speaker Level Inputs and Audio Controls as shown below . The RCA Input Connections are gold-plated RCA Jacks and are labeled as RIGHT and LEFT . • Remote Sub level Control - This port is for the supplied remote gain control that allows adjus[...]

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    this feature, along with your speaker manufacturer ’ s recommended crossover frequencies, to quickly design a more advanced system • X-Over Slope Switch - This switch will change the X-Over between a 12db and 24dB per octave slope. The steep crossover slope keeps midrange tones out of the subwoofer and thereby eliminates an unnatural “nasal?[...]

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    APPLICA TIONS The Clarion DPX1000.2 2-channel car audio amplifier can be used in a variety of system applications. Here are some examples to help plan your own installation. Bridged- Mono Subwoofer System 6 DPX1000.2 Power System Amplifier APPLIC A TIONS Figure 3 - In this application the amplifier is bridged for mono operation to drive a subwoofer[...]

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    2-Channel Full-Range, Satellite, or Subwoofer Stereo System O WNER'S MANU AL 7 APPLIC A TIONS L Full Range L Subwoofer R Subwoofer L Satellite R Satellite R Full Range 2-way Passive Crossover 2-way Passive Crossover Set Ampz Mode as shown. Set Amp Mode as shown; adjust FREQ to speaker specifications. Set Amp Mode as shown; adjust FREQ to speak[...]

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    (Set INPUT SELECT Switch to STEREO) Mixed-Mode Satellite and Subwoofer System 8 DPX1000.2 Power System Amplifier APPLIC A TIONS Subwoofer 4 ohms CC L L Speaker R Speaker + - + + - - Set amp mode switch to fullrange. FREQ (hz) 80 100 125 150 200 L (mH) 8.0 6.4 5.1 4.2 3.2 C (uF) 497 398 318 265 199 NOTE: Chart values based on 4 ohm speakers. Figure [...]

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    INST ALLA TION This section lists Mounting and W iring Precautions for installing the Clarion DPX1000.2. These safeguards provide enough detail to successfully complete an installation. If you do not have the necessary skills, Clarion recommends consulting your authorized Clarion dealer for installation. MOUNTING PRECAUTIONS Although the Clarion DP[...]

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    5. Add an external fuse on the amplifier ’ s positive (+) power lead and connect it as close as possible to the vehicle’ s (+) battery terminal. Use a rating that equals the total current consumption at full output of all amplifier in the system. Adding an external fuse will protect the electrical system from short circuits that can cause a fir[...]

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    O WNER'S MANU AL 11 WIRING BA TTER Y + - F U S E Remote T urn-on Chasis Groung (Bare Metal) Left Speaker + Right Speaker + Right Speaker - Left Speaker - Figure 6. - Electrical connections for the DPX1000.2[...]

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    SETTING THE GAIN After completing the installation, follow these steps to set the Gain Control and then perform the Final System Checks. 1. T urn the Gain Control all the way counter-clockwise. 2. T urn the vehicle’ s Ignition Switch to the ON position. Then turn the ON/OFF Switch on the source units to the ON position. Set all T one or Equalizat[...]

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    FINAL SYSTEM CHECKS 1. Start the engine and turn on the source unit. After a two-second delay , slowly increase the V olume Control and listen to the audio. If you hear any noise, static, distortion or no sound at all, check the connections, and also refer to T roubleshooting. Depending on your system design, the levels may become quite loud even a[...]

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    PUT TITLE HERE DPX1000.2 Power System Amplifier Problem Audio lacks punch. Solution Speakers wired incorrectly , which causes cancellation of bass frequencies. Check polarity of wires from amplifier to each speaker as defined by the system design. Problem Amplifier fuse keeps blowing. Solution Incorrect wiring or short circuit. Review Installation [...]

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    NOTES O WNER'S MANU AL 15 NO TE S[...]

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    661 W . Redondo Beach Blvd. Gardena, CA 90247 1-800-GO-CLARION www .clarion-usa.com DPX1000.2-10 Rev .1 (02/01)[...]