Clarion DPX1000.2 User's Manual
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1. Clarion CAR AUDIO A DPX1000 2 i S iE m 2 1 CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER OPERATION INSTALLATION MANUAL z Q S a Clarion DPX1000 2 Power System Amplifier INTRODUCTION The Clarion DPX1000 2 is a full featured two channel amplifier that incorporates the following features e Digital Technology for high efficiency and high power output e Full frequency response with low distortion and exceptional signal to noise performance e Advanced circuit design that features bridgeable and mixed mode operation for use in various systems including those with satellite speakers and or subwoofers e 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 system design e Variable bass boost circuit to reinforce low frequency signals that may be lost due to subwoofer box design e Adjustable input level controls with ground loop isolation accepting a wide range of input signals e Remote turn on with soft start muting to prevent turn on thump e Pulse width modulated PWM MOSFET power supply with low AM RFI and protection circuits for overheating and speaker shorts e 1 ohm load capability to drive a variety of speaker systems stereo mode e Gold plated input output connectors e Aluminum heat sink for efficient heat dissipation e Low profile compact size for space limited installations e Wired remote Sub Level Control2. BC2 included e Full range or low pass output mode e High level inputs e Build in Subsonic filter ABOUT THE MANUAL AND WARRANTY To start enjoying your new Clarion two channel amplifier please read the instructions listed in this manual Keep all instructions for future reference Please fill out and send in the enclosed warranty card to protect your purchase and aid in warranty service Also save your original sales receipt as proof of purchase OWNER S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS Description 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 000 0 00000 0000000000000 Input Connections and Audio Controls e 0 0 0 0000000000 Connections for Power and Speakers e e 0 0 0 00000000000 Applications 0 0 0 eee o 0 0 0 000 0 000 0 0 000000 0 0 00000000 Installation 0 0 0 0 0000000000000 c00c0c00000000000000000 NOVO Qu PU Mounting Precautions ooooooooornnnrrsspprsrrssco Wiring Precautions eeeeeeeessscoccooooooooooooooooooo Q Setting the Gain 0 000000010000000000000000000000 Setting the Crossover 0 0000000000000 000000000000000080 Setting the Bass Boost 0 0000000000000 0000000000000000 12 Final System Checks e 0 0 0 0000000000000000000000000 13 Troubleshooting 000000000000 00c00000000000000000 13 Product Specs e e e 0 0 0 0000000000000 000000000000000 14 Notes 0 0 00 oo 0 0 000000 00 0 0 00000 0 0 0000000000000 15 DESCRIPTION e The Clarion DPX1000 2 two channel amplifier provides 250 wat
3. PASS XOVER BOOST XOVER SLOPE AMP MODE 110 al Bey 240 E to Mey 2 gt 3 Fiz qe y o a 24dB My 12dB STEREO om 24dB MONO FILTER SNOILVIIIddV Figure 4 In this application the amplifier is used in stereo and drives two full range or satellite or subwoofer speakers NOTE A passive crossover must be used with satellite speakers Minimum load in the stereo mode is 1 ohms Clarion DPX1000 2 Power System Amplifier Set INPUT SELECT Switch to STEREO Mixed Mode Satellite and Subwoofer System DPXI000 2 Digital Subwoofer 4 ohms FREQ hz L mH LOW SUBSONIC BASS PASS XOVER FILTER BOOST XOVER SLOPE AMP MODE O oam St O El om Y Al e AS E Cna e oo o 22448 0N 12dB STEREO 24dB MONO Set amp mode switch to fullrange NOTE Chart values based on 4 ohm speakers Figure 5 The amplifier can be configured for a mixed mode 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 un Q S Qo Q x OWNER S MANUAL INSTALLATION This section lists Mounting and Wiring Precautions for i
4. allows 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 e Speaker Level Inputs These provide connections for a high level stereo source In addition these connections are provided for installations where the source unit s RCA outputs are unavailable WARNING When using the speaker high level inputs the Black wire must be grounded at the Radio Failure to do this will result in noise and improper operation CONNECTIONS FOR POWER AND SPEAKERS The rear panel of the DPX1000 2 contains power and speaker connections as shown below Figure 2 BRIDGE LEFT ao RIGHT MIN POWER O sli GROUND REMOTE 12V e lo axes 00000000000000000 canon of a A al 2 U Left Speaker Output Remote Turn on Input Right Speaker Output O Battery 12v Input Ground Input Clarion DPX1000 2 Power System Amplifier APPLICATIONS The Clarion DPX1000 2 2 channel car audio amplifier can be used in a variety of system applications Here are some examples to help plan your own installation Brid
5. 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 noise problems run the amplifier s positive power lead along one side of the vehicle to the battery Run the remote turn on wire and RCA audio cables down the center and route the speaker wires along the remaining side If wires must cross run them perpendicular to each other 11 When creating passage holes for the power wire use grommets to eliminate any sharp edges created during drilling This will protect the wire from being nicked and causing a short circuit 12 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 to make a direct connection with the source unit or equalizer 10 OWNER S MANUAL Remote Turn on Chasis Groung Bare Metal Left Speaker Left Speaker Figure 6 Electrical connections for the DPX1000 2 Clarion DPX1000 2 Power System Amplifier SETTI
6. or add water to battery PRODUCT SPECS Frequency Response Signal Noise Ratio THD Input Sensitivity Low Level Input Sensitivity Speaker Level Max Power Output Cont Power Output 2 Ohm Stereo Output Bridged Power Dimensions Current Consumption at output Y max power DPX1000 2 20Hz 20kHz gt 95db 2 all channels driven 250mV 2 5 V 500mV 5V 500 watts x 2 1 ohm 250 watts x 2 into 4 ohms lt 1 THD 450 watts x 2 into 2 ohms lt 1 THD 1000 watts x 1 into 2 ohms O lt 1 THD 21 8 Hx81 4 Wx14 L 86A 1000 Watts OWNER S MANUAL NOTES Clarion CAR AUDIO D BEYOND 661 W Redondo Beach Blvd Gardena CA 90247 1 800 GO CLARION www clarion usa com DPX1000 2 10 Rev 1 02 01
7. 250mV to 2 5V for RCA inputs or 500mV to SV for speaker level inputs can accommodate input levels from virtually any brand of source unit e Bass Boost Control The amplifier also features a high Q i e narrow frequency 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 are normally difficult to reproduce in the car audio environment Note If Bass Boost is undesired set Bass Boost to OdB Low pass Filter Controls e Frequency Hz Selection Control The crossover frequency is fully adjustable between 55Hz and 550Hz for a wide range of crossover points Use OWNER S MANUAL this feature along with your speaker manufacturer s recommended crossover frequencies to quickly design a more advanced system e X Over Slope Switch This switch will change the X Over between a 12db and 24dB per octave slope The steep crossover slope keeps midrange tones out of the subwoofer and thereby eliminates an unnatural nasal tone quality in the audio system e Output Mode Switch This switch is to change the output between lowpass and fullrange If lowpass is selected the lowpass filter controls will control the crossover frequency e Input Mode Switch This switch allows you to set the input mode Stereo input
8. NG 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 vehicle s Ignition Switch to the ON position Then 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 Note If the system uses an equalizer set its frequency controls to flat positions 3 Play a CD or Tape and set the Volume Control at 75 of full level 4 Slowly increase the Gain Control Stop when you hear a slight distortion of audio SETTING THE CROSSOVER The Clarion DPX1000 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 2 Listen to a variety of music styles e g Rock Rap etc and slowly increase the Bass Boost control until a noticeable increase in low bass response is perceived 3 Slowly adjust the Bass Boost control up or down to realize the best bass response CAUTION If you hear a pop due to speaker over excursion lower the Bass Boost to prevent speaker damage I
9. f the system sounds muddy and distorted due to amplifier clipping lower Bass Boost to avoid shutdown from overheating WD gt E lu Vv 12 OWNER S MANUAL FINAL SYSTEM CHECKS 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 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 use care when adjusting controls 2 Turn the Balance Controls to their extreme positions and listen to the results Audio imaging should match control settings audio from the left speaker when balance is left 3 Increase the volume and verify that the amplifier reproduces audio at full frequencies without distortion If you hear distortion check the connections and verify that the Gain Control is set correctly Another possibility is damaged 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 ground wiring at amplifier also check batter
10. ged Mono Subwoofer System DPXI000 2 Digita SUBSONIC BASS PASS XOVER FILTER BOOST XOVER SLOPE AMP MODE o m O iS iha SB asini uz de o A sgo a 240 Cay a ato Me IST s50 8 Dae h ta e Lor 2448 Voy 0N 12dB STEREO e 24dB MONO APPLICATIONS Set X Over Mode to Lowpass and adjust FREQ to speaker specifications 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 OWNER S MANUAL 2 Channel Full Range Satellite or Subwoofer Stereo System GROUND REMOTE 12V POWER ppxiooo 2 E Digital Set Ampz Mode as shown L Full Range R Full Range LOW SUBSONIC BASS PASS XOVER FILTER BOOST XOVER SLOPE AMP MODE E 1 1 Set Amp Mode as shown 40 e u To de adjust FREQ to speaker gt Vey tg Me asa D 1248 ES e o specifications 24dB N RI R Satellite 2 way Passive 2 way Passive Crossover Crossover LOW SUBSONIC BASS PASS XOVER FILTER BOOST XOVER SLOPE AMP MODE O EE EN 240 e to 2 Fiza e 2 O 2408 Voy 12dB STEREO ay 24dB MONO LOW SUBSONIC BASS
11. ng any power connections Re a y gt zal 3 When making connections be sure that each connection is clean and secure Insulate final connections with electrical tape or shrink tubing Failure to do so may damage your equipment 4 A secure clean ground connection is critical to the performance of your Clarion amplifier Use the shortest ground wire possible snd securely connect to the car chassis to minimize resistance and avoid noise problems Clarion DPX1000 2 Power System Amplifier 5 Add an external fuse on the amplifier s positive power lead and connect it as close as possible to the vehicle s battery terminal Use a rating that equals the total current consumption at full output of all amplifier in the system Adding an external fuse will protect the electrical system from short circuits that can cause a fire 6 Refer to Figure 6 when making electrical connections Connect the amplifier s positive lead via a fuse directly to the positive terminal on the battery Do not connect this wire to the car s fuse panel Use red insulated 10 gauge or larger wire for the amplifier s positive power lead and the same gauge black insulated wire for the ground 7 When replacing the amplifier s fuse always use one having the same current rating Substituting a higher rated fuse or a slow blow type can result in serious damage to the amplifier 8 Never ground the speakers to the vehicle
12. nstalling the Clarion DPX1000 2 These safeguards provide enough detail to successfully complete an installation If you do not have the necessary skills Clarion recommends consulting your authorized Clarion dealer for installation MOUNTING PRECAUTIONS Although the Clarion DPX1000 2 incorporate heat sinks and protection circuits mounting the amplifier in a tight space without any air movement can still damage internal circuitry over time Choose a site that provides adequate ventilation around the amplifier For easy system set up mount the amplifier so the front panel controls will be accessible after installation In addition observe the following precautions 1 For the most efficient cooling mount the amplifier so cool air runs along the length of the fins rather than across 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 all wiring precautions If you are not sure of the connections contact your authorized Clarion dealer 1 Before installation make sure the source unit Power switch is in the OFF position 2 Disconnect the negative lead of the battery before maki
13. put load is 1 ohm The amplifier will shut down for 15 seconds and then turn back on in the 1 ohm mode To reset this feature the power connections must be disconnected for 30 seconds and then reconnected Clarion DPX1000 2 Power System Amplifier un Q E Pe S U INPUT CONNECTIONS AND AUDIO CONTROLS The front panel of the DPX1000 2 contains connections for RCA Inputs Speaker Level Inputs and Audio Controls as shown below The RCA Input Connections are gold plated RCA Jacks and are labeled as RIGHT and LEFT Figure 1 pu SUBSONIC BASS PASS XOVE 7 E INPUT CONTROL GAIN FILTER BOOST XOVER SLOPE om x DS pi di Ba A Pals y gt sso y ap S Me a a NS 0N Tab Stenco Sl USA ai GND 24dB MONO LEFT 6 pexi0002 i 0 I I E clarion O Digital Speaker Level Inputs Bass Boost Control RCA Input Jacks Freq Hz Selection Control Remote Sub level Connector X Over Slope Select Switch Gain Control O Output Select Switch Subsonic Filter Selection Switch Input Select Switch e Remote Sub level Control This port is for the supplied remote gain control that allows adjustment from a remote location e Subsonic Filter This switch will activate the Subsonic Filter Circuit which eliminates unwanted frequencies from 24Hz and below e Gain Control This allows you to set the nominal operating level of the amplifier The amplifier s range
14. ts x2 into a 4 ohm load 450 watts x2 of power into a 2 ohm load and 500 watts x2 into a 1 ohm load This full featured model is an excellent choice for a variety of car audio sound system configurations e The DPX 1000 2 is Clarion s first amplifier using Digital Technology The DPX1000 2 uses an unregulated MOSFET power supply for superior control of output wattage A toroid coil transformer yields maximum power transfer with minimum heat loss Careful attention to circuit 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 and speaker shorts or improper load conditions occur e All connections and controls of the DPX1000 2 are on the end panels and are easy to understand We use gold plated RCA and barrier connectors to ensure the best electrical connection for your system Included is a wired remote sub level control BC2 for adjusting the amplifier gain from the front of the vehicle e Multimode operation is a unique feature that allows the DPX1000 2 to maximize power output at different loads In the regular mode loads of 4 ohm or 2 ohm stereo the power output is 250 watts x2 into 4 ohms and 450 watts x 2 into 2 ohms With a 1 ohm load the power output will increase to 500 watts x 2 This feature will accommodate various system configurations x E D y S S 2 Note Activation of the 1 ohm mode will occur when the out
15. y connections Speaker leads shorted Check speaker continuity to ground it should not show a common ground Speakers not connected or are blown Check speaker connections at amplifier measure coil impedance Problem Audio cycles on and off Solution Thermal protection circuits are shutting amplifier off Check location for adequate ventilation consult an authorized Clarion Audio Dealer n S Do M Un S Ley a 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 13 Clarion DPX1000 2 Power System Amplifier a S S A q ml a m 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 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 picking up alternator noise or radiated noise Turn down input gain move audio cables away from power wires Check power and ground connections on amplifier install an in line noise filter on source unit s power wire check alternator and or voltage regulator test for weak battery
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