Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto APX4360 del fabbricante Clarion
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APX/DPX Amplifiers 1 English Owner’s manual APX2180 APX4360 DPX2250 DPX1800 DPX11500 APX AND DPX AMPLIFIERS APX-DPXOwnersManual.pmd 2006-03-14, 21:46 1.
2 APX/DPX Amplifiers English Thank you for purchasing this Clarion product. • Please read this owner’ s manual in its entirety bef ore operating this equipment. • After reading this manual, keep it handy , such as in your glo ve compar tment. • Sav e your sales receipt.
APX/DPX Amplifiers 3 English Contents 1. FEA TURES ............................................................................................................. 4 2. PRECA UTIONS ........................................................................
4 APX/DPX Amplifiers English 1. FEA TURES The Clarion APX2180, APX4360, DPX2250, DPX1800 and DPX11500 amplifiers fit a variety of system configurations and provide these features: • IVS - Input V ol.
APX/DPX Amplifiers 5 English 2. PRECA UTIONS • Do not operate this product in ways other than those described in this manual. • Do not disassemble or modify this product. • Do not pour liquid or poke foreign objects into the unit. Water and humidity will damage inter nal circuitry .
6 APX/DPX Amplifiers English 3. CONTROLS APX2180 signal connections and audio adjustments APX4360 signal connections and audio adjustments 1. RCA input jacks 6. BBC (Basic Boost Control) 2. IVS (Input V oltage Selector) 7. SLI (Speaker Level Input) connector 3.
APX/DPX Amplifiers 7 English DPX2250 signal connections and audio adjustments DPX1800 and DPX11500 signal connections and audio adjustments 1. RCA input jacks 8. RLC (Remote Level Control) port 2. IVS (Input V oltage Selector) 9. Output mode switch 3.
8 APX/DPX Amplifiers English 4. OPERA TIONS Selecting input voltage APX and DPX amplifiers accommodate a wide range of signal input voltages (0.2V to 8V). This wide range is split up into three ranges, which are accessib le through s witches located in the “Gain” area of the amplifier .
APX/DPX Amplifiers 9 English Matching subwoofer output to mid-range speakers The DPX1800 and DPX11500 feature a polarity control switch for reversing the polarity of the output signal. This can be useful when matching the acoustic output of your subwoofers to the output of your mid-range speakers.
10 APX/DPX Amplifiers English 5. INST ALLA TION AND WIRING Read these instructions and the following precautions carefully . What is included in the box In addition to this manual, the box contains: • Amplifier • High-level speaker input harness Mounting precautions If you lack the necessary skills, do not install the amplifier yourself.
APX/DPX Amplifiers 11 English • Always use great care when attaching anything to a vehicle! Check clearances on all sides of the planned installation before drilling any holes or installing any screws. • Make sure the holes you plan to drill will not cut into the fuel tank, fuel lines, break lines (under the chassis) or electrical wiring.
12 APX/DPX Amplifiers English Cables • Whenever possible, route power wire and signal wire on opposite sides of the v ehicle. This pre vents the signal cables from pic king up electrically radiated noise.
APX/DPX Amplifiers 13 English P ower and speaker connections The rear panel contains the power and speaker ports. APX2180 power and speaker connections APX4360 power and speaker connections 1. Left front speaker output 6. Ground input 2. Right front speaker output 7.
14 APX/DPX Amplifiers English DPX1800 power and speaker connections DPX11500 power and speaker connections DPX2250 power and speaker connections 1. Left rear speaker output 4. Remote turn-on connection 2. Right rear speaker output 5. Ground connection 3.
APX/DPX Amplifiers 15 English Applications Mono subwoofer system (APX2180 and APX4360) In this application, the rear channels are bridged for mono operation to drive a subwoofer while the front channels are available to drive a set of full-range speakers.
16 APX/DPX Amplifiers English T wo-channel full-range or subwoof er system (APX2180) In this application, the APX2180 is used to drive two speakers. Subwoofers in stereo • Set crossover mode switch .
APX/DPX Amplifiers 17 English Four-channel high-power system (APX4360) In this application, the APX4360 is used as a four-channel amplifier to drive four speakers in stereo with fader control.
18 APX/DPX Amplifiers English 2-Ohm subwoofer system (DPX1800/DPX11500) This application shows a DPX1800 or DPX11500 driving a pair of D VC 4Ohm subwoofers. DPX1800/DPX11500 speaker configurations Although the units produce maximum power when connected to a 1 or 2 Ohm load, a 2-Ohm load is recommended.
APX/DPX Amplifiers 19 English DPX1800 and DPX11500 stackable configurations In this mode, the master amp’ s front-panel controls apply to all amplifiers. F or ex- ample, setting the crossov er frequency on the master sets it on all sla ves. This works for all front-panel controls.
20 APX/DPX Amplifiers English 6. T ur n the volume bac k down slightly . 7. Slowly increase the gain control (clockwise). Stop when you hear a slight audio distortion. When the gain is properly set, you should achieve maximum undistorted output with the volume turned up all the wa y , not half wa y .
APX/DPX Amplifiers 21 English 4. Increase the volume and verify that the amplifier reproduces the audio at full frequencies without distortion. If you hear distortion check the connections and verify that the gain control is set correctly . Another cause of distor tion could be under powered or damaged speak- ers.
22 APX/DPX Amplifiers English Amplifier shuts down after playing for a period of time • Thermal protection circuits are shutting the amplifier off : Check the location for adequate ventilation. Relocate amplifier as required. Consult an authorized Clarion audio dealer .
APX/DPX Amplifiers 23 English Ticking noise when engine on • High voltage ignition problem: Check for problems with the ignition system and replace components as required. • Cracked distributor caps • Carbon traces on plug wires • Loose spark plugs 7.
24 APX/DPX Amplifiers English 8. Specifications Note: The technical data and the design of the equipment may change without prior notice for the sake of technical improvements.
APX/DPX Amplifiers 25 English DPX Amplifiers Parameter DPX11500 DPX1800 DPX2250 Maximum power output 1900W 1000W 150W x 2 Continuous rated power 430W x1 (11Hz-220Hz) 430W x1 (11Hz-220Hz) 125Wx2 T ypic.
26 APX/DPX Amplifiers English 9. LIMITED W ARRANTY INFORMA TION For USA and Canada only Except as noted, Clarion products purchased from an authorized Clarion Dealer are warranted against all defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from date of original purchase.
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28 APX/DPX Amplifiers English Clarion Corporation of America All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2006: Clarion Corp. of America APX-DPXOwnersManual.pmd 2006-03-14, 21:47 28.
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Se non hai ancora comprato il Clarion APX4360 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Clarion APX4360 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Clarion APX4360 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Clarion APX4360 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Clarion APX4360, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Clarion APX4360.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Clarion APX4360. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Clarion APX4360 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
