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2/1 CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER

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Page 1: ...O P E R A T IO N IN S T A L L A T IO N M A N U A L 2 1 CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER ...

Page 2: ...nal signal to noise performance Advanced circuitry design that features bridgeable and mixed mode oper ation for use in various audio systems including those with satellite speak ers and or subwoofers Variable low pass electronic crossover with a 12dB or 24db per octave slope and full adjustable range from 55Hz to 550Hz to aid in audio sys tem configuration Variable bass boost circuit to reinforce...

Page 3: ... loss Extensive attention to circuitry design keeps AM RFI at low levels so you won t hear unwanted noise when the level is cranked up Protection circuits safeguard the amplifier when overheating speaker shorts or improper load conditions occur All connections and controls of the DPX1001 2 are on the end panels and are easy to understand Gold plated RCA and barrier connectors are used to ensure th...

Page 4: ...t levels from virtually any brand of source unit Bass Boost Control The amplifier also features a high Q i e narrow fre quency band Bass Boost circuit It acts much like an equalizer with adjustable gain from 0 to 15dB fixed at 45Hz Use this feature to tune low frequency audio response to compensate for a less than ideal subwoofer enclosure design The added boost produces rich full bass tones that ...

Page 5: ...full left and right stereo operation Right bridged input allows single channel input for bridged operation This is especially useful in high powered systems when using one amplifier for each subwoofer speaker L R sum mono allows a stereo input to be summed into a mono output Speaker Level Inputs These provide connections for a high level stereo source These connections are provided for installatio...

Page 6: ...variety of system applications Here are some examples to help plan your own installation Figure 3 In this application the amplifier is bridged for mono operation to drive a subwoofer Minimum load in the bridged mode is 2 ohms Bridged Mono Subwoofer System Set X Over Mode to LP and adjust FREQ to speaker specifications ...

Page 7: ... subwoofer speakers NOTE A passive crossover must be used with satellite speakers Minimum load in the stereo mode is 1ohm 2 Channel Full Range Satellite or Subwoofer Stereo System Set Amp Mode as shown Set Amp Mode as shown adjust FREQ to speaker specifications Set Amp Mode as shown adjust FREQ to speaker specifications ...

Page 8: ...de operation The table provides component values to create a 6dB per octave crossover at specified frequencies Use components that have a 5 tolerance and capacitors rated at 100V NOTE Choose the same frequency for both LP and HP crossovers Do not overlap frequencies as this may damage the amplifier Set amp mode switch to fullrange FREQ Hz 80 100 125 150 200 L mH 8 0 6 4 5 1 4 2 3 2 C µF 497 398 31...

Page 9: ...oss them Remember any moving air will dissipate heat 2 Mount the amplifier on a rigid surface Avoid mounting to subwoofer enclosures or areas prone to vibration Do not install the amplifier on plastic or other combustible materials 3 Prior to drilling make sure proposed mounting holes will not cut into the fuel tank fuel lines brake lines under chassis or electrical wiring WIRING PRECAUTIONS Read ...

Page 10: ...r 8 Never ground the speakers to the vehicle chassis or body 9 Make sure that your vehicle s electrical system alternator battery etc is capable of handling the additional load 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 10 To avoid n...

Page 11: ...Owner s Manual 11 Figure 6 Electrical connections for the DPX1001 2 ...

Page 12: ... THE CROSSOVER The Clarion DPX1001 2 features a fully adjustable crossover To set the crossover follow these steps 1 Using the Amp Mode Switch select the desired mode Low Pass or Full Range NOTE Fullrange selection will disable x over adjustments 2 Using the Freq Hz Control select the desired frequency SETTING THE BASS BOOST 1 Initially set the Bass Boost control to its full left position i e 0dB ...

Page 13: ...hat the Gain Control is set correctly Another possibility is dam aged speakers or under powered speakers Once again refer to Troubleshooting for additional help TROUBLESHOOTING Problem No Audio Solution Low or no remote turn on voltage Check remote connections at amplifier and source unit Blown amplifier fuse Replace with new fast blow fuse same rating Power wires not connected Check battery and g...

Page 14: ...o 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 Problem Amplifier fuse keeps blowing Solution Incorrect wiring or short circuit Review Installation and check all wiring connections Problem Whining or ticking noise in the audio with engine on Solution Amplifier is p...

Page 15: ...allation of the unit for repair 5 The sole responsibility of Clarion Corporation under this Warranty shall be limited to the repair or replacement thereof at the sole discretion of Clarion Corporation 6 If it becomes necessary to send the product or any defective part to Clarion Corporation or an authorized warranty service station the product must be shipped in its original carton or equivalent c...

Page 16: ...Clarion Corporation of America 661 W Redondo Beach Blvd Gardena CA 90247 4201 U S A Tel 1 800 GO CLARION www clarion com DPX1001 2 Rev 1 11 01 ...

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