English dropdown-ico

Clarion APX280M manual

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14

Go to page of

Similar user manuals

A good user manual

The rules should oblige the seller to give the purchaser an operating instrucion of Clarion APX280M, along with an item. The lack of an instruction or false information given to customer shall constitute grounds to apply for a complaint because of nonconformity of goods with the contract. In accordance with the law, a customer can receive an instruction in non-paper form; lately graphic and electronic forms of the manuals, as well as instructional videos have been majorly used. A necessary precondition for this is the unmistakable, legible character of an instruction.

What is an instruction?

The term originates from the Latin word „instructio”, which means organizing. Therefore, in an instruction of Clarion APX280M one could find a process description. An instruction's purpose is to teach, to ease the start-up and an item's use or performance of certain activities. An instruction is a compilation of information about an item/a service, it is a clue.

Unfortunately, only a few customers devote their time to read an instruction of Clarion APX280M. A good user manual introduces us to a number of additional functionalities of the purchased item, and also helps us to avoid the formation of most of the defects.

What should a perfect user manual contain?

First and foremost, an user manual of Clarion APX280M should contain:
- informations concerning technical data of Clarion APX280M
- name of the manufacturer and a year of construction of the Clarion APX280M item
- rules of operation, control and maintenance of the Clarion APX280M item
- safety signs and mark certificates which confirm compatibility with appropriate standards

Why don't we read the manuals?

Usually it results from the lack of time and certainty about functionalities of purchased items. Unfortunately, networking and start-up of Clarion APX280M alone are not enough. An instruction contains a number of clues concerning respective functionalities, safety rules, maintenance methods (what means should be used), eventual defects of Clarion APX280M, and methods of problem resolution. Eventually, when one still can't find the answer to his problems, he will be directed to the Clarion service. Lately animated manuals and instructional videos are quite popular among customers. These kinds of user manuals are effective; they assure that a customer will familiarize himself with the whole material, and won't skip complicated, technical information of Clarion APX280M.

Why one should read the manuals?

It is mostly in the manuals where we will find the details concerning construction and possibility of the Clarion APX280M item, and its use of respective accessory, as well as information concerning all the functions and facilities.

After a successful purchase of an item one should find a moment and get to know with every part of an instruction. Currently the manuals are carefully prearranged and translated, so they could be fully understood by its users. The manuals will serve as an informational aid.

Table of contents for the manual

  • Page 1

    APX280M manual.qxd 3/12/2004 12:55 PM Page 1[...]

  • Page 2

    APX280M Power System Amplifier INTRODUCTION The Clarion APX280M is a full-featured two-channel amplifier incorporating the following features: • S pecially coated circuit boards, that resist mold, mildew and moisture damage. • Pulse-Width Modulated (PWM) MOSFET power supply for maximum performance with minimal distortion. • Remote turn-on wit[...]

  • Page 3

    Operation/Installation Manual 1 DESCRIPTION The APX280M uses an unregulated MOSFET power supply for superior sound and output wattage. In addition, a toroid-coil is used to transfer power with min- imal performance loss due to heat. T o avoid unwanted noise, a double-sided conformal printed circuit board with strategically placed components keep s [...]

  • Page 4

    APX280M Power System Amplifier 2 • 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 or 500mV to 5V for speaker level inputs, can accommodate input levels from virtually any brand of source unit. • Bass Boost Contro l- The amplifier also features a "[...]

  • Page 5

    Operation/Installation Manual 3 CONNECTIONS FOR POWER AND SPEAKERS The rear panel of the APX280M contains power and speaker connections as shown below . Figure 2 1. Left S peaker Output 2. Right S peaker Output 3. Remote T urn-on Input 4. Ground Input 5. Battery + 12V Input 6. 25 Amp Fuse Figure 3 APX280M manual.qxd 3/12/2004 12:55 PM Page 3[...]

  • Page 6

    APX280M Power System Amplifier 4 INST ALLA TION This section suggests Mounting and Wiring Precautions for inst alling the Clarion APX280M amplifier . If you do not posses the necessary tools and installation experi- ence, do not attempt to install this amplifier . Instead, contact your local Clarion deal- er to perform the installation. MOUNTING PR[...]

  • Page 7

    Operation/Installation Manual 5 7. When creating passage holes for power cables, RCA's cords, and speaker wires, use grommets to eliminate any sharp edges created during drilling. This will protect the wire from being nicked and causing a short circuit. 8. Extra cable can cause signal loss and act as an "antenna" for noise. Use only [...]

  • Page 8

    APX280M Power System Amplifier 6 2-Channel Full-Range, Satellite, or Subwoofer Stereo System (Set INPUT SELECT Switch to STEREO) Figure 5 In this application, the amplifier is used in stereo and drives two full-range (or satellite or subwoofer) speakers. NOTE: A passive crossover must be used with satellite speakers. Set X-Over Mode as shown. Set X[...]

  • Page 9

    Operation/Installation Manual 7 Mixed-Mode Satellite and Subwoofer System (Set INPUT SELECT Switch to STEREO) Subwoofer 4 Ohms Figure 6 The amplifier can be configured for a mixed-mode operation. The t able provides component values to create a 6dB per octave crossover at specified frequencies. Use components that have a + 5% tolerance and cap acit[...]

  • Page 10

    APX280M Power System Amplifier 8 SETTING THE GAIN After completing the inst allation, 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 vessel's Ignition Switch to the ON position. Then turn the ON/OFF Switch on the source units to the ON p[...]

  • Page 11

    Operation/Installation Manual 9 FINAL SYSTEM CHECK 1. S tart 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 lev[...]

  • Page 12

    APX280M Power System Amplifier 10 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 S peakers wired incorrectly , which causes cancellation of bass frequencies. Check pol[...]

  • Page 13

    Operation/Installation Manual 11 CLARION LIMITED W ARRANTY For USA and Canada only If purchased from an authorized Clarion dealer , this product is warranted against all defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. Clarion ProAudio prod- ucts, except for speakers, are covered by a two (2) yea[...]

  • Page 14

    APX280M manual.qxd 3/12/2004 12:55 PM Page 12[...]