Clarion APX401.4 Installation Manual

OPERATIONINSTALLATIONMANUAL2-CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIERapx201.qxd 12/5/01 12:57 PM Page 1

2 Channel Power System Amplifier104. A secure, clean ground connection is critical to the performance of yourClarion amplifier. Use the shortest grou

Owner’s Manual11Figure 6. - Electrical connections for the APX201.2 or the APX401.2apx201.qxd 12/5/01 12:57 PM Page 11

2 Channel Power System Amplifier12SETTING THE GAINAfter completing the installation, follow these steps to set the Gain Controland then perform the Fi

Owner’s Manual13FINAL SYSTEM CHECKS1. Start the engine and turn on the source unit. After a two-second delay, slow-ly increase the Volume Control and

2 Channel Power System Amplifier14ProblemDistorted audio.SolutionGain is not set properly, or damaged speaker cones. Review Setting Gain;inspect each

Owner’s Manual15Frequency ResponseSignal Noise RatioTHDInput Sensitivity Low LevelInput Sensitivity Speaker LevelMax. Power OutputCont. Power Output2-

Clarion Corporation of America661 W. Redondo Beach Blvd.Gardena, CA 90247-4201 U.S.A.APX201.2.401.2 Rev. 1(11/01)WARRANTY INFORMATIONThis product is w

2 Channel Power System Amplifier2TABLE OF CONTENTSIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Description . .

Owner’s Manual3Owner’s ManualDESCRIPTIONThe APX201.2 and APX401.2 use an unregulated MOSFET power supply forsuperior control of output wattage. A toro

2 Channel Power System Amplifier4• Gain Control - This allows you to set the nominal operating level of theamplifier. The amplifier’s range, 250mV to

Owner’s Manual5CONNECTIONS FOR POWER AND SPEAKERSThe rear panel of the APX201.2 and APX401.2 contains power and speakerconnections as shown below.1. L

2 Channel Power System Amplifier6APPLICATIONSThe Clarion APX201.2 and APX401.2 2-channel car audio amplifiers can beused in a variety of system applic

Owner’s Manual7Figure 4 - In this application, the amplifier is used in stereo and drives twofull-range (or satellite or subwoofer) speakers. NOTE: A

2 Channel Power System Amplifier8Mixed-Mode Satellite and Subwoofer SystemFREQ (hz)80100125150200L (mH)8.06.45.14.23.2C (uF)497398Set X-Over Mode to O

Owner’s Manual9INSTALLATIONThis section lists Mounting and Wiring Precautions prior to installing aClarion APX201.2 or APX401.2. These safeguards pro