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Owner’sManual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Installation, Mounting/Wiring Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Input Connections and Audio Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

Connections for Power and Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10

Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-14

Setting the Gain, Crossover/Bass Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Final System Checks, Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Product Specs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

DESCRIPTION

Clarion has crafted its car audio amplifier to fit a variety of system configura- tions. The following is a list of features:

Full frequency response with low distortion and exceptional signal-to-noise performance.

Advanced circuitry design features bridgeable outputs for use in a variety of applications.

Independent electronic crossovers, each with a 12dB (12/24dB - DPX1001.1) per octave slope and full adjustment range from 50Hz to 5.8KHz, (50Hz to 580Hz - DPX1001.1) to aid in audio system design.

Bass boost circuit to reinforce low frequency signals that may be lost due to subwoofer box design.

Adjustable input level controls with ground loop isolation, accepting a wide range of input signals.

Remote turn-on with “soft start” muting to prevent turn-on “thump”.

Protection circuits for overheating and speaker shorts.

2-ohm load capable to drive a variety of speaker systems.

Gold-plated input/output connectors and an external automotive- type fuse.

Aluminum heat sink for efficient heat dissipation.

Low profile, compact size to accommodate space limitation.

DESCRIPTION

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