Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto MCD360 del fabbricante Clarion
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INTRODUCTION The Clarion MCD360 is a full-featured Three-Way Crossover. When used to build a 2-way system with front and rear fader capability or a full three-way system, the Clarion MCD360 electronic crossover allows you to choose from a wide range of crossover points between the front, rear and subwoofer outputs.
INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTIONS AND AUDIO CONTROLS The top panel of MCD360 contains the controls for the crossover and output levels as shown below. 3 1. Front RCA Input 2. Front Crossover Frequency Control 3. Front/Rear Input Selection Switch 4. Rear RCA Input 5.
• Front High-Pass Crossover Frequency Adjustment - Adjusts the crossover to match your speaker system. The crossover frequency can be adjusted from 32Hz - 400Hz or from 640Hz - 8kHz with the crossover frequency multiplier switch. • Rear High-Pass Crossover Frequency Adjustment - Adjusts the crossover to match speaker your system.
MOUNTING PRECAUTIONS The MCD360 crossover can be mounted in any convenient location in your vehicle that allows access to the controls and is away from moisture. The flanges on the chassis have mounting holes which can be used as a template for screw holes.
WIRING PRECAUTIONS Read all wiring precautions. If you are not sure of the connections, contact your authorized Clarion dealer . If you are using a source unit, without a remote turn-on lead, the MCD360 can be turned on with a switched accessory lead.
7 Figure 3 - Electrical connections for the MCD-360.
APPLICA TIONS The MCD360 allows you to design either a 2-way system with front and rear output or a full 3-way system. After determining which system best fits your requirements, thoroughly read and follow the directions below for your system type.
9 For 2 channel input, configure switches as shown. For 4 channel input with front and rear fade, configure switches as shown. For front and rear fade with dedicated subwoofer input, configure switches as shown.
2-Way System Application Notes After all the wiring connections are made and before the system is turned on for the first time, you need to make some basic adjustments. It is important that the High-Pass and Low-Pass Frequency Controls are set correctly before turning on the system for the first time.
Setting the Rear Output Level Before setting rear level controls, disconnect both the front output and the subwoofer output and follow the directions below . 1. T urn the output control level to the minimum setting. 2. T urn the amplifier gain controls to the minimum setting.
3-Way System 12 Figure 6 - In this illustration, the MCD360 is configured for single channel input with dedicated amplifiers for tweeters, midranges and subwoofer(s).
3-Way System Application Notes After all the wiring connections are made and before the system is turned on for the first time, you need to make some basic adjustments. It is important that the High-Pass and Low-Pass Frequency Controls are set correctly before turning on the system for the first time.
Setting the Sub Output Level 1. Make sure all ouputs are connected and both the front and rear output levels are set correctly. Unplug the Remote Sub Level control cable. 2. Be sure the sub output level and amplifier gains are at their minimum settings.
Problem: Midrange speakers “pop” with loud passages. Solution: High-Pass Frequency Control is set too low . Gain Controls on amplifiers are set incorrectly. Reduce the gain setting on high frequency amplifier . Problem: One channel does not operate.
661 W. Redondo Beach Blvd. Gardena, CA 90247 1-800-GO-CLARION www.clarion-usa.com MCD360-10 Rev .1 (02/00).
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Clarion MCD360 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 MCD360 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Clarion MCD360 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Clarion MCD360 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Clarion MCD360, 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 MCD360.
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 MCD360. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Clarion MCD360 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.
