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Clarion APX1000.2 manual

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    INTRODUCTION The Clarion APX1000.2 is a full-featured two-channel amplifier incorporating the following features: • Full frequency response with low distrotion and exceptional signal to noise performance • Advanced circuit design that features bridgeable and mixed mode operation for use in various systems, including those with satellite speaker[...]

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    DESCRIPTION The Clarion APX1000.2 two-channel amplifier provides 2x270 watts of power into a 4 ohm load and 2x525 watts of power into a 2 ohm load. This full featured model is an excellent choice for a variety of car audio sound system configurations. The APX1000.2 uses an unregulated MOSFET power supply for superior control of output wattage. A to[...]

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    • Gain Control - This allows you to set the nominal operating level of the amplifier . The amplifier ’ s range, 250mV to 2.5V for RCA inputs, can accommodate input levels from virtually any brand of source unit. • Bass Boost Control - The amplifier also features a “high-Q” (i.e. narrow frequency band) Bass Boost circuit. It acts much like[...]

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    CONNECTIONS FOR POWER AND SPEAKERS The rear panel of the APX1000.2 contains power and speaker connections as shown below . 5 1. Power Save Selector Switch 2. Left Speaker Output 3. Right Speaker Output 4. Ground Input 5. Remote Turn-on Input 6. Battery + 12v Input Figure 2-[...]

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    APPLICA TIONS The Clarion APX1000.2 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 Figure 3 - In this application the amplifier is bridged for mono operation to drive a subwoofer. Set X-Over Mode to LP and adjust FREQ to speak[...]

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    2-Channel Full-Range, Satellite, or Subwoofer Stereo System (Set INPUT SELECT Switch to STEREO) 7 Set X-Over Mode as shown. Set X-Over Mode as shown; adjust FREQ to speaker specifications. Set X-Over Mode as shown; adjust FREQ to speaker specifications. Figure 4 - In this application, the amplifier is used in stereo and drives two full-range (or sa[...]

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    Mixed-Mode Satellite and Subwoofer System (Set INPUT SELECT Switch to STEREO) 8 Set X-Over Mode to OFF. 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 5 - The amplifier can be configured for a mixed-mode operation. The table provides component values to create a [...]

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    INSTALLA TION This section lists Mounting and W iring Precautions for installing a Clarion APX1000.2. Combined with the experience of a professional installer, these safeguards provide enough detail to successfully complete an installation. If you do not have the necessary skills, do not install the amplifier yourself. Instead, see your authorized [...]

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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 amplifiers in the system. Adding an external fuse will protect the electrical system from short circuits that can cause a fire[...]

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    11 Figure 6. - Electrical connections for the APX1000.2[...]

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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 Equalizati[...]

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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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    14 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.) Problem Audio lacks punch. Solution Speakers wired incorrectly, which causes cancellation of bass frequencies. Check polarity of wires from amplifier to e[...]

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    661 W. Redondo Beach Blvd. Gardena, CA 90247 1-800-GO-CLARION www.clarion-usa.com APX1000.0-10 Rev .1 (04/00)[...]