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INTRODUCTION The Clarion MCD360 is a full-featured Three-Way Crossover. When used tobuild a 2-way system with front and rear fader capability or a full three-waysystem, the Clarion MCD360 electronic crossover allows you to choose from awide range of crossover points between the front, rear and subwo...

Page 3 - INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTIONS AND AUDIO CONTROLS

INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTIONS AND AUDIO CONTROLS The top panel of MCD360 contains the controls for the crossover and outputlevels as shown below. 3 1. Front RCA Input2. Front Crossover Frequency Control3. Front/Rear Input Selection Switch4. Rear RCA Input5. Rear Crossover Frequency Control6. Sub Input Se...

Page 5 - MOUNTING PRECAUTIONS

MOUNTING PRECAUTIONS The MCD360 crossover can be mounted in any convenient location in yourvehicle that allows access to the controls and is away from moisture. Theflanges on the chassis have mounting holes which can be used as a template for screw holes. For easy system set-up, mount the crossover ...

Page 6 - WIRING PRECAUTIONS

WIRING PRECAUTIONS Read all wiring precautions. If you are not sure of the connections, contactyour authorized Clarion dealer . If you are using a source unit, without a remote turn-on lead, the MCD360 canbe turned on with a switched accessory lead. You can find this accessorypower source in the fac...

Page 7 - Electrical connections for the MCD-360

7 Figure 3 - Electrical connections for the MCD-360

Page 8 - APPLICATIONS; -Way System with Front and Rear Output

APPLICATIONS The MCD360 allows you to design either a 2-way system with front and rearoutput or a full 3-way system. After determining which system best fits yourrequirements, thoroughly read and follow the directions below for your systemtype. 2-Way System with Front and Rear Output 8 Figure 4 - In...

Page 10 - When making the high frequency adjustments, adjust the Low-Pass; Setting the Front Output Level; Turn the output control level to the minimum setting.

2-Way System Application Notes After all the wiring connections are made and before the system is turned onfor the first time, you need to make some basic adjustments. It is important thatthe High-Pass and Low-Pass Frequency Controls are set correctly beforeturning on the system for the first time. ...

Page 12 - In this illustration, the MCD360 is configured for single channel

3-Way System 12 Figure 6 - In this illustration, the MCD360 is configured for single channel input with dedicated amplifiers for tweeters, midranges and subwoofer(s).

Page 13 - The Low-Pass frequency should be set the same as the High-Pass; Setting the Front and Rear Output Levels; Be sure the front and rear High-Pass crossovers are set properly.

3-Way System Application Notes After all the wiring connections are made and before the system is turned onfor the first time, you need to make some basic adjustments. It is important thatthe High-Pass and Low-Pass Frequency Controls are set correctly beforeturning on the system for the first time. ...

Page 14 - TROUBLESHOOTING

Setting the Sub Output Level 1. Make sure all ouputs are connected and both the front and rear output levels are set correctly. Unplug the Remote Sub Level control cable. 2. Be sure the sub output level and amplifier gains are at their minimum settings. 3. With the volume set at a medium level, slow...

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