Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product APX200 Clarion
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OPERATIONAL INSTALLATION MANUAL.
APX200.2M Power System Amplifier INTRODUCTION The Clarion APX200.2M is a full-featured two-channel amplifier incorporating the following features: • Full frequency response with low distortion and e.
OWNER’S MANUAL 1 DESCRIPTION The Clarion APX200.2M two-channel amplifier provides 2x70 watts of power into a 4 ohm load and 2x110 watts of power into a 2 ohm load. This full featured model is an excellent choice for a variety of marine audio sound system configurations.
APX200.2M Power System Amplifier 2 • Gain Control - This allows you to set the nominal operating level of the amplifier. The amplifier's range, 250mV to 2.5V for RCA inputs or 500mV to 5V for speaker level inputs, can accommodate input levels from virtually any brand of source unit.
OWNER’S MANUAL 3 CONNECTIONS FOR POWER AND SPEAKERS The rear panel of the APX200.2M contains power and speaker connections as shown below. Figure 2 1. Left Speaker Output 2. Right Speaker Output 3. Remote Turn-on Input 4. Ground Input 5. Battery + 12V Input 6.
APX200.2M Power System Amplifier 4 APPLICATIONS The Clarion APX200.2M 2-channel marine audio amplifier can be used in a variety of system applications. Here are some examples to help plan your own installation. Bridged - Mono Subwoofer System Set X-Over Mode to LP and adjust FREQ to speaker specifications.
OWNER’S MANUAL 5 2-Channel Full-Range, Satellite, or Subwoofer Stereo System (Set INPUT SELECT Switch to STEREO) Figure 4 - In this application, the amplifier is used in stereo and drives two full-range (or satellite or subwoofer) speakers. NOTE: A passive crossover must be used with satellite speakers.
APX200.2M Power System Amplifier 6 Mixed-Mode Satellite and Subwoofer System (Set INPUT SELECT Switch to STEREO) Subwoofer 4 Ohms NOTE: Chart values based on 4 Ohm speakers. Figure 5 - The amplifier can be configured for a mixed-mode operation. The table provides component values to create a 6dB per octave crossover at specified frequencies.
OWNER’S MANUAL 7 INSTALLATION This section lists Mounting and Wiring Precautions for installing a Clarion APX200.2M marine amplifier. Combined with the experience of a professional installer, these safeguards provide enough detail to successfully complete an installation.
APX200.2M Power System Amplifier 8 5. Add an external fuse on the amplifier's positive (+) power lead and connect it as close as possible to the vessel's (+) battery terminal. Use a rating that equals the total current consumption at full output of all amplifiers in the system.
OWNER’S MANUAL 9 Figure 6 - Electrical connections for the APX200.2M.
APX200.2M Power System Amplifier 10 SETTING THE GAIN After completing the installation, follow these steps to set the Gain Control and then perform the Final System Checks. 1. Turn the Gain Control all the way counter-clockwise. 2. Turn the vessel's Ignition Switch to the ON position.
OWNER’S MANUAL 11 FINAL SYSTEM CHECKS 1. Start the engine and turn on the source unit. After a two-second delay, slowly increase the Volume Control and listen to the audio. If you hear any noise, static, distortion or no sound at all, check the connections, and also refer to Troubleshooting.
APX200.2M Power System Amplifier 12 Problem Distorted audio. Solution Gain is not set properly, or damaged speaker cones. Review Setting Gain; inspect each speaker cone for signs of damage (i.e. frozen cone, burning smell, etc.) Problem Audio lacks punch.
OWNER’S MANUAL 13 NOTES.
661 W. Redondo Beach Blvd. Gardena, CA 90247 1-800-GO-CLARION www.clarion-usa.com APX200.2M-10 Rev.1 (03/01).
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