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Summary of Contents for APA2103

Page 1: ...clarion OMAPA2103 I 1 j APA2103 2 CHANNEL CAR AUDIO AMPLIFIER OPERATION INSTALLATION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...choice for configuring a variety of car audio sound systems Figure 1 Clarion APA2103 2 channel car audio amplifier The APA2103 uses a regulated MOSFET power supply for superior control of output wattage regardless of input voltage or musical energy content MOSFETs are chosen for their inherent characteristics to provide superior accuracy stability and control A toroid coil transformer yields maxim...

Page 3: ...y tune low frequency audio response to compensate for a less than ideal subwoofer enclosure design The added boost produces rich full bass tones that are normally difficult to reproduce in the car audio environment 4 Description OPERATION INSTALLATION MANUAL High Pass Low Pass Filter Controls The APA2I03 has a 12 dB per octave electronic filter for precise frequency attenuation with minimal phase ...

Page 4: ... watts of continuous average power 6 Applications IDJjlf s OPERATION INSTALLATION MANUAL 2 Channel Full Range Satellite or Subwoofer Stereo System 4 ohm Load 50 Watts rms per channel Set MODE switch to STEREO LFull Range 1 LSatellite or LSubwoofer or Set FILTER as shown adjust HPF control to speaker specifications BASS I Pf ii r _il 0 91 Z ii Ht lff Off Mm l5TUllQ Set FILTER as shown adjust LPF co...

Page 5: ...aler for installation recommendations Mounting Precautions Although the Clarion APA2103 2 channel car audio amplifier incorporates electronic protection circuits mounting any amplifier in a confined space without any air movement can still damage internal circuits over time Choose a site that provides adequate ventilation around the amplifier F or easy system set up mount the amplifier so the cont...

Page 6: ...al Use a rating that equals the total cunent consumption at full output of all amplifiers in the system Adding an external fuse will protect the electrical system from short circuits that can cause a fire When replacing the amplifier s fuse always use one having the same cmTent rating Substituting a higher rated fuse can reduce protection and may result in serious damage to the amplifier Never gro...

Page 7: ...f appropriate set the fader control on the source unit to feed the amplifier at full level Slowly increase the GAIN Stop when you hear a slight distortion of audio 12 Setting Gain F fi lllil7 OPERATION INSTALLATION MANUAL USING THE HP LP FILTER NOTE Clarion recommends turning the amplifier r4 I e Jre clWllMillf mt switch position to eliminate any possible darnageJimn trr111sie111 1 1 ike 1 to the ...

Page 8: ...e continues to blow Replace with new fast blow fuse same rating Check BATTERY and GROUND wiring at amplifier check battery connections Check speaker continuity to ground should not show a common ground i OPERATION INSTALLATION MANUAL Symptom No audio Audio cycles on and off Distorted audio Cause Low or no remote Speakers not connected or are blown Thermal protection circuits are shutting amplifier...

Page 9: ...en more economical than adding sheer brute amplifier power The best answer may be a combination of factors including larger speakers multiple drivers and bigger amplifiers This may require modification of the car s electrical system or special installation skills necessary to design and install multiple subwoofer speaker systems Just how much bass is enough Everyone wants more BASS in the car audi...

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