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APX600.5 Power System Amplifier

INTRODUCTION

The Clarion APX600.5 is a full-featured five-channel amplifier. It comes with the 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 systems

•Independent front high pass & rear high / low / bandpass electronic crossovers, each with a 12dB per octave slope and full adjustment range (55Hz to 5.5kHz) to aid in audio system design

•Subwoofer electronic crossover with 12 or 24DB per octave slope and full adjustment range (55Hz to 550Hz)

•Variable bass boost circuit to reinforce low frequency signals that may be lost due to subwoofer enclosure design

•Adjustable input level controls (front, rear, and subwoofer) with ground loop isolation accepting a wide range of input signals

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

•Pulse-width modulated (PWM) MOSFET power supply with low AM RFI and protection circuits for overheating and speaker shorts

•2 ohm load capability to drive a variety of speaker systems

•Gold-plated input/output connectors

•Low profile, compact size for space limited installations

•Front and Rear High Level Inputs

•Front, Rear and Suwoofer gold-plated RCA Inputs

•Optional Remote Bass Control Available (BC1)

ABOUT THE MANUAL AND WARRANTY

To start enjoying your new Clarion five-channel amplifier, please read the following 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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Description	• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 3
Input Connections and Audio Controls			• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 3
Connections for Power and Speakers			• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 5
Crossover Selection Switches • • • • •			• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 5
Applications	• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •		• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 7
Installation	• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •		• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 11
Mounting Precautions		• • • • • • • • • •	• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 11
Wiring Precautions • • • • • • • • • • • •			• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 11
Setting the Gain • • • • • • • • • • • • • •			• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 13
Setting the Crossover		• • • • • • • • • •	• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 13
Setting the Bass Boost • • • • • • • • • •			• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 13
Final System Check		• • • • • • • • • • •	• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 14
Troubleshooting • • • • • • • • • • • • • •			• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 14
Product Specs • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •			• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 15