CLARION BCX100 User Manual

INTRODUCTION

The Clarion BCX100 is a Sonic Bass Enhancer that allows you to choose from
three different fixed 18db per octave lowpass crossover points. It also features
a delayed remote turn-on circuit that will trigger the amplifiers turn-on circuit
3ms later, eliminating any remote turn-on pop.

The BCX100 includes the following features:

• Selectable Lowpass Crossover

• Remote Subwoofer Level Control

• Gold-Plated RCA input/output connectors

• Delayed Remote turn-on circuit

• Power-on LED

• Subsonic Filter

ABOUT THE MANUAL AND WARRANTY

To start enjoying your new Clarion BCX100 Sonic Bass Enhancer, 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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Description • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •2
Input/Output Connections and Audio Controls • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •3
Mounting Precautions • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •4
Wiring Precautions • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •4
Applications • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •6
Troubleshooting • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •7
Product Specs • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •7

DESCRIPTION

The Clarion BCX100, Sonic Bass Enhancer contains a lowpass crossover that is
selectable at 70Hz, 90Hz, and 120Hz. The crossover slope is 18db per octave.

The dash mounted bass level control provides a convenient way to adjust the bass
without having to leave your seat.

The BCX100 features a remote turn-on circuit that will turn on the amplifier 3ms
after the system comes on to eliminate any system turn-on pop. The subsonic
filter allows the subwoofer amp to work efficiently by eliminated non-audible
lower frequencies that waste the power output of the amplifier.

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INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTIONS AND AUDIO CONTROLS

The top panel of BCX100 contains the controls for the crossover as shown
below:

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1 Power Connector
2 Power Indicator
3 RCA Input
4 Sub Bass Frequency Switch

• Power Connector - Four pin connector for power, ground, remote turn-on in,
and remote turn-on out.

• Power Indicator - The power indicator will light up when the Sonic Bass
Enhancer is on.

• Gold-Plated RCA Input/Output Connectors - For increased durability the
BCX100 features Gold-plated RCAconnectors.

• Subwoofer Crossover Frequency Adjustment - Adjusts the crossover
frequency to match your subwoozfer. The crossover frequency can be set to
one of three different settings: 70Hz, 90Hz, and 120Hz.

• Remote Sub Level Control - When the remote sub level control is plugged
into the BCX100, the remote sub level control will adjust the sub output level.

5 RCAOutput
6 Remote Sub Level Connector
7 Remote Sub Level Control

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