User manual CLARION APA2102

[. . . ] Gold-plated RCA and barrier connectors are used to ensure the best electrical connection for your system. INPUT CONNECTIONS AND AUDIO CONTROL The front panel of the APX600. 5 contains connections for High / Low Level Inputs and Audio Adjustments as shown below. Figure 1- DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 Speaker High Level Inputs Rear RCA Input Jacks Front RCA Input Jacks Sub RCA Input Jacks Gain Controls Rear Hi / Low Frequency Control 7 8 9 0 q w Front Hi Pass Frequency Control Sub Low Pass Frequency Control Power Indicator Rear Hi Pass Frequency Control Front Frequency Multiplier Switch Subwoofer Bass Boost Control 3 APX600. 5 Power System Amplifier · Gold-Plated RCA Input Connectors -The Input Connections are GoldPlated RCA Jacks and are labeled as Right Front, Left Front, Right Rear, Left Rear, Right Sub and Left Sub. · Gain Controls - The Gain Controls provide a wide adjustment range to accommodate output levels from any brand of source unit. [. . . ] Note the system configuration settings. 9 APX600. 5 Power System Amplifier 5-channel System 4-Channels High-Pass Plus Sub LF Full Range RF Full Range APPLICATIONS APPLICATIONS LR Full Range RR Full Range Figure 8 - In this 5-channel system, the APX600. 5 drives two pairs of stereo full range or satellite speakers for the front and rear plus a subwoofer. Note the system configuration settings. 10 OWNER'S MANUAL OWNER'S MANUAL INSTALLATION This section lists Mounting and Wiring Precautions for installing the Clarion APX600. 5. 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 APX600. 5 incorporates heat sinks and protection circuits, mounting the amplifier in a tight space without any air movement can still damage internal circuitry over time. Choose a site that provides adequate ventilation around the amplifier. For easy system set-up, mount the amplifier so the front panel controls will be accessible after installation. In addition, observe the following precautions: 1. For the most efficient cooling, mount the amplifier so cool air runs along the length of the fins rather than across them. Remember, any moving air will dissipate heat. Avoid mounting to subwoofer enclosures or areas prone to vibration. If you are planning a multi-amplifier system, you may need to add a second battery and possibly upgrade the alternator with a higher-output rated model. Consult your authorized Clarion dealer for recommendations. To avoid noise problems, run the amplifier's positive (+) power lead along one side of the vehicle to the battery. Run the remote turn-on wire and RCA audio cables down the center, and route the speaker wires along the remaining side. If wires must cross, run them perpendicular to each other. When creating passage holes for the power wire, use grommets to eliminate any sharp edges created during drilling. This will protect the wire from being nicked and causing a short circuit. Extra cable can cause signal loss and act as an "antenna" for noise. Use only high-quality RCA cables that are no longer than necessary to make a direct connection with the source unit or equalizer. INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Figure 9 - Electrical connections for the APX600. 5 12 OWNER'S MANUAL SETTING THE GAIN After completing the installation, follow these steps to set the Gain Control to tune the amplifier. Turn the Gain Control all the way counter-clockwise. Turn the vehicle's Ignition Switch to the ON position. [. . . ] Review Setting Gain; inspect each speaker cone for signs of damage (i. e. frozen cone, burning smell, etc. ) 14 OWNER'S MANUAL 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. [. . . ]