Clarion APX400.2M - Manuals

Page 2 - save your original sales receipt as proof of; TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION The Clarion APX400.2M is a full-featured two-channel amplifier incorporatingthe following features: • Full frequency response with low distrotion and exceptional signal to noise performance • Advanced circuit design that features bridgeable and mixed mode operation for use in various sy...

Page 4 - Gain Control; - This allows you to set the nominal operating level of the; Bass Boost Control; - The crossover frequency is fully; Crossover Frequency Multiplier Switch; - This switch is equipped with a 12dB per octave; Input Mode Switch; - This switch allows you to set the input mode. Stereo; Speaker Level Inputs; - These provide connections for a high-level stereo

• 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 to5V for speaker level inputs, can accommodate input levels from virtually anybrand of source unit. • Bass Boost Control - The amplifier also features a...

Page 5 - CONNECTIONS FOR POWER AND SPEAKERS

CONNECTIONS FOR POWER AND SPEAKERS The rear panel of the APX400.2M contains power and speaker connections asshown below. 3 1. Left Speaker Output2. Right Speaker Output3. Remote Turn-on Input 4. Ground Input5. Battery + 12V Input6. 25 Amp Fuse Figure 2-

Page 6 - APPLICATIONS; Bridged- Mono Subwoofer System; Figure 3; Set X-Over Mode to LP and adjust

APPLICATIONS The Clarion APX400.2M 2-channel marine audio amplifier can be used in avariety of system applications. Here are some examples to help plan your owninstallation. Bridged- Mono Subwoofer System 4 Figure 3 - In this application the amplifier is bridged for mono operation to drive a subwoof...

Page 7 - Figure 4; - In this application, the amplifier is used in stereo and drives two

2-Channel Full-Range, Satellite, or Subwoofer Stereo System (Set INPUT SELECT Switch to STEREO) 5 Set X-Over Mode as shown. Set X-Over Mode as shown; adjust FREQ to speaker specifications. Set X-Over Mode as shown; adjust FREQ to speaker specifications. Figure 4 - In this application, the amplifier ...

Page 8 - Mixed-Mode Satellite and Subwoofer System; The amplifier can be configured for a mixed-mode operation. The

Mixed-Mode Satellite and Subwoofer System (Set INPUT SELECT Switch to STEREO) 6 Set X-Over Mode to OFF. FREQ (hz) 80 100 125150200 L (mH) 8.06.45.14.23.2 C (uF) 497398318265199 NOTE: Chart values based on 4 ohm speakers. Figure 5 - The amplifier can be configured for a mixed-mode operation. The tabl...

Page 10 - If wires must cross, run them perpendicular to each other.

5. Add an external fuse on the amplifier’s positive (+) power lead and connectit as close as possible to the vessel’s (+) battery terminal. Use a rating thatequals the total current consumption at full output of all amplifiers in thesystem. Adding an external fuse will protect the electrical system ...

Page 11 - Electrical connections for the APX400.2M.

9 Figure 6. - Electrical connections for the APX400.2M.

Page 15 - NOTES