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English APX280M APX490M manual.qxd 2/6/2008 11:38 AM Page 16 APX290M/APX490M Power System Amplifier SETTING THE GAIN After completing the installation, follow these steps to set the Gain Control and then perform the Final System Checks. 1. Turn the Gain Control all the way counter-clockwise. 2. Turn the ON/OFF Switch on the source units to the ON position. Set all Tone or Equalization Controls to "flat" positions and turn Loudness off. 3. Play a CD, set the Volume Control at 75% of full leve
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APX280M APX490M manual.qxd 2/6/2008 11:38 AM Page 17 Operation/Installation Manual FINAL SYSTEM CHECK 1. Turn on the source unit. After a two-second delay, slowly increase the Volume Control and listen to the audio. If you hear any noise, static, distortion or no sound at all, check the connections, and also refer to Troubleshooting. Depending on your system design, the levels may become quite loud even at low Volume Control settings. Until you get an "audio feel" of the system's power, us
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English APX280M APX490M manual.qxd 2/6/2008 11:38 AM Page 18 APX290M/APX490M Power System Amplifier Problem Distorted audio. Solution Gain is not set properly, or damaged speaker cones. Review Setting Gain; inspect each speaker cone for signs of damage (i.e. frozen cone, burning smell, etc.) Problem Audio 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. Probl
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APX280M APX490M manual.qxd 2/6/2008 11:39 AM Page 19 Operation/Installation Manual CLARION LIMITED WARRANTY This Clarion product purchased from an authorized Clarion dealer are warranted against all defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase, when purchased from AND installed by an authorized Clarion dealer. All Clarion cables, wires and other accessories if purchased from an authorized Clarion dealer are warranted against all defec
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Français APX280M APX490M manual.qxd 2/6/2008 11:39 AM Page 20 APX290M/APX490M Amplificateur de Puissance INTRODUCTION Le APX290M de Clarion est un amplificateur à deux canaux possédant les carac- téristiques suivantes: Bloc d'alimentation MOSFET avec modulation de pulsation (PWM) pour une puissance maximale avec un minimum de distorsion. Mise en fonction avec sourdine ''départ doux'' pour prévenir les bruits de tension (un "pop " dans les haut-parleurs) lors de la mise en fonction. F
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English APX280M APX490M manual.qxd 2/6/2008 11:38 AM Page 2 APX290M/APX490M Power System Amplifier INTRODUCTION The Clarion APX290M is a full-featured, two-channel amplifier incorporating the following features: • Specially coated circuit boards that resist mold, mildew and moisture damage. Pulse-Width Modulated (PWM) MOSFET power supply for maximum performance with minimal distortion. Remote turn-on with "soft start" muting to prevent turn-on "thump". Variable high-pass/low-pass elec
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APX280M APX490M manual.qxd 2/6/2008 11:38 AM Page 3 Operation/Installation Manual DESCRIPTION The APX290M and APX490M use an unregulated MOSFET power supply for superior sound and output wattage. In addition, a toroid-coil is used to transfer power with minimal performance loss due to heat. To avoid unwanted noise, a double-sided conformal printed circuit board with strategically placed compo- nents keeps AM RFI subdued. All of the connections and controls for the APX290M and APX490M are conv
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English APX280M APX490M manual.qxd 2/6/2008 11:38 AM Page 4 APX290M/APX490M Power System Amplifier APX290M 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 8 1. CH1/CH2 RCA Input 6. Crossover Mode 2. Gain Control 7. Output Mode Selector Switch 3. Bass Boost 8. High Input 4. CH1/CH2 Frequency (Hz) 9. Power Light Indicator 5. Frequency Range Multiplier The RCA connections are gold plated for optimum performance and low signal loss. The RCA connectors are labeled CH 1 (front left), CH 2 (front right) [for APX490M: CH 3 (rear le
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APX280M APX490M manual.qxd 2/6/2008 11:38 AM Page 5 Operation/Installation Manual Output Mode Selector Switch: CH 1/2 and CH 3/4 (APX490M only) STEREO: Full left and right stereo operation. CH 1Mono / CH 2 Mono: Single channel input for bridged operation. This is especially useful in high-powered systems. (Uses CH 2 and CH 4 inputs.) CH 1/2 Mono / CH 3/4 Mono: Allows for a stereo input to be summed into a mono output. CH 1/2 FREQ / CH 3/4 FREQ ( APX490M only) The CH 1/2 crossover frequ
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English APX280M APX490M manual.qxd 2/6/2008 11:38 AM Page 6 APX290M/APX490M Power System Amplifier APX490M - Electrical Connection Remote Turn-On F U S E Front Left Speaker (+) Rear Right Speaker (-) Front Left Speaker (-) Rear Right Speaker (+) Front Right Speaker (+) Rear Left Speaker (-) Front Right Speaker (-) Rear Left Speaker (+) Fig. 3 APX290M 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. CH1 Speaker Output 4. Remote Turn-on 2. CH2 Speaker Output 5. Battery 3. Ground 6. 40 Amp Fuse APX290M - Electrical Connection R
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APX280M APX490M manual.qxd 2/6/2008 11:38 AM Page 7 Operation/Installation Manual INSTALLATION This section suggests Mounting and Wiring Precautions for installing the Clarion APX290M and/or APX490M amplifier(s). If you do not posses the necessary tools and installation experience, do not attempt to install these amplifiers. Instead, contact your local Clarion Marine Audio dealer to perform the installation. MOUNTING PRECAUTIONS Prior to mounting the amplifier, make sure it is safe to mount
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English APX280M APX490M manual.qxd 2/6/2008 11:38 AM Page 8 APX290M/APX490M Power System Amplifier 7. When creating passage holes for power cables, RCA's cables, and speaker wires, use grommets to eliminate any sharp edges created during drilling. This will protect the wire from being nicked and causing a short circuit. 8. Extra cable can cause signal loss and act as an "antenna" for noise. Use only high-quality RCA cables that are no longer than necessary. 9. In multiple amplifier systems
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APX280M APX490M manual.qxd 2/6/2008 11:38 AM Page 9 Operation/Installation Manual Fig. 5 4-Channel Stereo System, 2-Channel High-Pas, 2-Channel Low-Pass Left Satellite Right Satellite 2-Way Passive 2-Way Passive Crossover Crossover Left Subwoofer Right Subwoofer In this 4-channel system, the APX490M drives a pair of stereo satellites for the front and a pair of subwoofers for the rear. Note the filter settings. 8 English
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English APX280M APX490M manual.qxd 2/6/2008 11:38 AM Page 10 APX290M/APX490M Power System Amplifier Fig. 6 2-Channel Stereo System with Low-Pass Bridged Mono Channel Left Satellite Right Satellite 2-Way Passive 2-Way Passive Crossover Crossover Subwoofer The APX490M can also be used to drive a pair of stereo satellites for the front and a single mono subwoofer for the rear. Note the filter settings. 9
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APX280M APX490M manual.qxd 2/6/2008 11:38 AM Page 11 Operation/Installation Manual Fig. 7 2-Channel High Power System (Satellite or Subwoofer) Bridged Left Satellite Bridged Right Satellite 2-Way Passive 2-Way Passive Crossover Crossover OR Bridged Left Subwoofer Bridged Right Subwoofer The APX490M can be set up as a 2-channel high power amplifier to drive a pair of satellites (or subwoofers) 10 English
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English APX280M APX490M manual.qxd 2/6/2008 11:38 AM Page 12 APX290M/APX490M Power System Amplifier Fig. 8 Mixed Mode System On Rear, Full Range Speakers On Front Left Speaker Right Speaker C C L Left Full Range Speaker Subwoofer Right Full Range Speaker FREQ (Hz) L (mH) C (uF) 80 8.0 497 100 6.4 398 125 5.1 318 150 4.2 265 200 3.2 199 NOTE: Chart values based on 4 Ohm speakers. The amplifier can be configured for a mixed-mode operation on either channels 1/2 or 3/4 amplifier sections. The
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APX280M APX490M manual.qxd 2/6/2008 11:38 AM Page 13 Operation/Installation Manual APX290M WIRING AND APPLICATIONS The Clarion APX490M 4-channel marine audio amplifier can be used in a variety of system applications. Here are some examples to help plan your own installation. Fig. 9 Bridged - Mono Subwoofer System Set X-Over Mode to LP and adjust FREQ to speaker specifications. Subwoofer 4 Ohms In this application the amplifier is bridged for mono operation to drive a subwoofer. 12 English
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English APX280M APX490M manual.qxd 2/6/2008 11:38 AM Page 14 APX290M/APX490M Power System Amplifier Fig. 10 2-Channel Full-Range, Satellite, or Subwoofer Stereo System (Set INPUT SELECT Switch to STEREO) Left Full Range Speaker Right Full Range Speaker Set X-Over Mode as shown. Left Satellite Righft Satellite 2-Way Passive 2-Way Passive Crossover Crossover Set X-Over Mode as shown. Adjust FREQ to speaker specifications. Set X-Over Mode as shown. Adjust FREQ to speaker specifications. Left S
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APX280M APX490M manual.qxd 2/6/2008 11:38 AM Page 15 Operation/Installation Manual Fig. 11 Mixed-Mode Satellite and Subwoofer System (Set INPUT SELECT Switch to STEREO) Left Speaker Right Speaker C C L Subwoofer Subwoofer 4 Ohms FREQ (Hz) L (mH) C (µF) 80 8.0 497 100 6.4 398 125 5.1 318 150 4.2 265 200 3.2 199 NOTE: Chart values based on 4 Ohm speakers. The amplifier can be configured for a mixed-mode operation. The table provides component values to create a 6dB per octave crossover at spec
