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Page 2 - INTRODUCTION; performance; ABOUT THE MANUAL AND WARRANTY; APX600.5 Power System Amplifier

PUT T ITLE HERE INTRODUCTION The Clarion APX600.5 is a full-featured five-channel amplifier. It comes withthe following features: • Full frequency response with low distortion and exceptional signal to noise performance • Advanced circuit design for flexibility and operation of 5, 4 or 3 channel sys...

Page 5 - NNECTIONS

CONNECTIONS FOR POWER AND SPEAKERS The rear panel of the APX600.5 contains power and speaker connections asshown below. CROSSOVER SELECTION SWITCHES The bottom panel of the APX600.5 contains crossover selection switches asshown below. OWNER'S MANUAL 5 C O NNECTIONS 1 Left Rear Speaker Output 2 Right...

Page 6 - Flow Chart; Figure 4 - Use this flow chart to set up the Crossover Switches

Flow Chart Figure 4 - Use this flow chart to set up the Crossover Switches APX600.5 Power System Amplifier 6 FL OW CHAR T

Page 7 - APPLICATIONS; APPLIC

APPLICATIONS The Clarion APX600.5 multi-channel car audio amplifier can be used in avariety of system applications. Enclosed are some example system layouts tohelp plan your own installation. 3-Channel Mode Figure 5 - In this application, the APX600.5 is used as a 3-channel amplifier todrive two ful...

Page 11 - INS

INSTALLATION This section lists Mounting and Wiring Precautions for installing the ClarionAPX600.5. These safeguards provide enough detail to successfully completean installation. If you do not have the necessary skills, Clarion recommendsconsulting your authorized Clarion dealer for installation. M...

Page 12 - Figure 9 - Electrical connections for the APX600.5; Never ground the speakers to the vehicle chassis or body.

APX600.5 Power System Amplifier 12 INS TALL A TION Figure 9 - Electrical connections for the APX600.5 6. Refer to Figure 9 when making electrical connections. Connect theamplifier’s positive (+) lead via a fuse directly to the positive (+) terminal onthe battery. Do not connect this wire to the car’...

Page 13 - SETTING

SETTING THE GAIN After completing the installation, follow these steps to set the Gain Control totune the amplifier. Then perform the Final System Checks. 1. Turn the Gain Control all the way counter-clockwise. 2. Turn the vehicle’s Ignition Switch to the ON position. Then turn theON/OFF Switch on t...

Page 14 - FINAL SYSTEM CHECK

APX600.5 Power System Amplifier 14 TR OUBLE S HOO T ING FINAL SYSTEM CHECK 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 anynoise, static, distortion or no sound at all, check the connections, and als...

Page 15 - PECS; PRODUCT SPECS; OUBLE

OWNER'S MANUAL 15 PRODUCT S PECS ProblemAudio lacks punch.SolutionSpeakers wired incorrectly, which causes cancellation of bass frequencies.Check polarity of wires from amplifier to each speaker as defined by thesystem design. ProblemAmplifier fuse keeps blowing.SolutionIncorrect wiring or short cir...