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  • Page 1

    Owner/Installation Manual APX640.4/APX640.2/APX320.2/DPX1001.1 APX640.4/APX640.2/APX320.2/DPX1001.1 apx-dpx-update.qxp 8/18/2004 8:46 AM Page 1[...]

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    APX640.4/640.2/320.2/DPX1001.1 INTRODUCTION 2 Dear Customer , Congratulations on your purchase of the world’ s finest brand in the mobile electronic industry . At Clarion we are committed to high-quality music reproduction, and we are confident that you will be pleased with your purchase. Clarion’ s extensive history in the mobile electronic in[...]

  • Page 3

    Owner ’ s Manual DESCRIPTION 3 Owner ’ s Manual DESCRIPTION Clarion has crafted its car audio amplifier to fit a variety of system configura- tions. The following is a list of features: • Full frequency response with low distortion and exceptional signal-to-noise performance. • Advanced circuitry design features bridgeable outputs for use i[...]

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    APX640.4/640.2/320.2/DPX1001.1 PRECAUTIONS 4 INST ALLA TION This section lists mounting and wiring precautions prior to installing the Clarion amplifier . These safeguards provide enough detail to complete an installation suc- cessfully . Do not attempt to install the amplifier yourself, if you do not have the nec- essary skills. Instead, see your [...]

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    8 INPUT L R 4V-8V 0.2V -2V 2V-4V dB 0 15 CROSSOVER Hz 55 11 0 55 0 330 24 0 FRE Q RANGE X1 X10 OFF HP LP STEREO BRIDGED (R IN) L & R (MONO) HIGH Level APX320.2 L R Owner ’s Manual CONNECTIONS 5 INPUT CONNECTIONS AND AUDIO CONTROL Clarion amplifiers contain connections for RCA Inputs and Audio Control as shown below . 1. RCA Input Jacks 2. Inp[...]

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    APX640.4/640.2/320.2/DPX1001.1 6 I NPUT FRONT FR E Q RANGE X10 X1 0.2V-0.6V 0.6V-4V 2V-8V 0.2V-0.6V 0.6V-4V 2V-8V FRONT HIGH Level L R L R + - + - (2 CH. IN) REAR FRONT GAIN REAR GAIN BASS BOOST FREQ Hz dB 15 0 110 240 330 550 55 HP LP OFF SOURCE SELECT 2 CH. 2 CH. BASS 2 CH. 4 CH. FREQ Hz 110 240 330 550 55 STEREO BRIDGED (F R IN) L & R SUM MO[...]

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    Owner ’s Manual 7 CONNECTIONS The Input Connections are gold-plated RCA Jacks. The Gain Controls provide a wide adjustment range to accommodate output levels from any source unit brand. Precise Fr equency Selector The filter frequency markings on the front panel of the amplifier are for reference purposes. If you would like to select the filter f[...]

  • Page 8

    CONNECTIONS APX640.4/640.2/320.2/DPX1001.1 8 • Load Selector Please note that when configuring the DPX1001.1 amplifier , the LOAD SELECTOR switch must be set in the correct position in order for the amplifier to function properly . Please refer to the chart below for specific settings. SUBWOOFER IMPEDANCE LOAD SELECTOR SWITCH SETTING 2-OHM Bridge[...]

  • Page 9

    CONNECTIONS FOR POWER AND SPEAKERS The rear panel of Clarion’ s amplifiers contain power and speaker connections as shown below . 1. Left Front Speaker Output 2. Right Front Speaker Output 3. Left Speaker Output 4. Right Speaker Output 5. Remote T urn-On Input 6. Ground Input 7. Battery + 12V Input 8. Fuse 9. Left Rear Speaker Output 10. Right Re[...]

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    APX640.4/640.2/320.2/DPX1001.1 CONNECTIONS 10 CONNECTIONS FOR POWER AND SPEAKERS The rear panel of Clarion’ s amplifiers contain power and speaker connections as shown below . APX640.4 25x2 AMP MAX L R + + MIN MIN MIN 2 4 2 FRONT REAR Figure 5-2 DPX1001.1 Connections for Power and Speakers POWER +12V GND R EM MIN 1 BRIDGED MIN 2 1 MIN DPX 1001.1 [...]

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    Owner ’s Manual 11 APX320.2 30 AMP MAX L R + + MIN MIN MIN 2 4 2 APPLICA TIONS Set X-Over Mode to LP and adjust frequency to subwoofer specifica- tions. Figure 6 - In this application, the amplifier is bridged for mono operation to drive a subwoofer . Bridged-Mono Subwoofer System dB 0 15 CROSSOVER FREQ Hz 55 11 0 55 0 330 24 0 FR E Q RANGE X1 X1[...]

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    APX640.4/640.2/320.2/DPX1001.1 APPLICA TIONS 12 APX320.2 30 AMP MAX L R + + MIN MIN MIN 2 4 2 L - Full Range R - Full Range dB 0 15 CROSSOVER Hz 55 11 0 55 0 330 24 0 OFF HP LP or dB 0 15 CROSSOVER Hz 55 11 0 55 0 330 24 0 OFF HP LP or dB 0 15 CROSSOVER Hz 55 11 0 55 0 330 24 0 OF F HP LP Figure 7 - In this application, the amplifier is used in ste[...]

  • Page 13

    Owner ’s Manual 13 APPLICA TIONS 4-Channel High Power System Figure 8 - In this application, the APX640.4 is used as a 4-channel amplifier to drive four full-range speakers in stereo. APX640.4 25x2 AMP MAX L R + + MIN MIN MIN 2 4 2 FRONT REAR RR - Full Range RL - Full Range FL - Full Range FR - Full Range FREQ Hz 110 240 330 550 55 HP LP OFF FREQ[...]

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    APX640.4/640.2/320.2/DPX1001.1 CONNECTIONS 14 Figure 9 - In this application, the DPX1001.1 is used to drive a pair of subwoofers. POWER +12V GND R EM MIN 1 BRIDGED MIN 2 1 MIN DPX 1001.1 USA LEFT RIGHT R - Subwoofer 55 110 550 330 240 24 d B 12d B XO VE R FRE Q Hz XO VE R SLOPE L - Subwoofer apx-dpx-update.qxp 8/18/2004 8:52 AM Page 14[...]

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    Owner ’s Manual 15 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. Select the proper input voltage as described on page 7, (Gain Control with Selectable Input V oltage) 3. T urn the vehicle’ s Igni[...]

  • Page 16

    APX640.4/640.2/320.2/DPX1001.1 16 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem No Audio. Solution Low or no remote turn-on voltage: Check remote connections at amplifier and source unit. Blown amplifier fuse: Replace with new fast-blow fuse (same rating). Power wires not connected: Check battery and ground wiring at amplifier; also check battery connections. Speaker le[...]

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    Owner ’s Manual 17 Problem Amplifier fuse keeps blowing. Solution Incorrect wiring or short circuit: Review Installation and check all wiring connections. Problem Whining or ticking noise in the audio with engine on. Solution Amplifier is picking up alternator noise or radiated noise: Turn down input gain and move audio cables away from power wir[...]

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    18 W ARRANTY W ARRANTY INFORMA TION This product is warranted against all defects in material workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original purchase. Clarion ProAudio products, except for speakers, are covered by a two-year warranty when installed by an authorized Clarion dealer . The conditions of this warranty and the extent of r[...]

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    Clarion Canada Inc. 2239 Winston Park Drive Oakville, ON L6H 5R1 1-800-668-5612 www .clarion.com Amp Manual - Rev . 04/26/04 apx-dpx-update.qxp 8/18/2004 8:52 AM Page 19[...]