Properly mount to
the vehicle. Please keep wire length
as
short
White:
)
~
(
White/Black:
@)
Gray:
®
Gray/Black:
®
Green:
(J)
to+
to chassis ground.
clean bare metal of
possible.
to Front Left Speaker(+)
to Front Left Speaker
to Front Right Speaker (
to Front Right Speaker(-)
to Rear Left Speaker(+)
18"
+)
of the
as
(-)
Green/Black:
(?)
Purple:
)
~
(
Purple/Black:
GQ)
Blue/White:
])
G
Option
Unit, Remote Turn
(Blue/White)
Option
present, please connect to (Switched
Accessory + 12V)
to Rear Right Speaker(+)
1:
2:
to Rear Left Speaker(-)
to Rear Right Speaker (-)
Connect to Aftermarket Source
Wire + 12V
On
Remote
If
Turn-On
Wire
is
not
INPUT CONNECTIONS
LOW
NOTE:
CD
®
LEVEL RCA
Each RCA
Front Red/White
Rear Red/White
INPUTS
input corresponds to each output.
input: Connects to
RCA
input: Connects to
RCA
AND
®
ONL
AUDIO CONTROLS
White/Black
Gray
Gray/Black
V
Source
Source
Units with
Units with
@
®
@
RCA
RCA
Green/Black
Purple
Purple/Black
outputs.
outputs.
®
®
@
HIGH
@
@)
®
®
(j)
ID
C
®
®
@
@
LEVEL SPEAKER INPUTS ONL
Source
to
White
White/Black
Gray
Gray/Black
Green
Green/Black
Purple
Purple/Black
Selectable
Selectable Input
wire-
wire-
Source
to
wire-
wire-
Source
to
wire-
wire-
Source
to
wire-
wire-
Crossover (60Hz,
to
to
to
to
Gain
Unit Front
Source
Control:
Unit Front
Source
Unit Rear
Source
Unit Rear
Source
Unit Front
Unit Front
Unit Rear
90Hz, Flat)
V
Left(+)
Right(+)
Left(+)
Right(+)
Unit Rear
LOW=
HIGH
=when
Left(-)
Right(-)
Left(-)
Right(-)
when using RCA
HIGH
using
inputs
LEVEL SPEAKER inputs
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INSTALLATION
This section suggests Mounting and Wiring Precautions for installing the Clarion XC141
you do not posses the necessary tools and
these amplifiers. Instead, contact your
local
installation
Clarion Audio dealer to perform the
experience, do not attempt to
install
installation.
MOUNTING PRECAUTIONS
desired
Prior to mounting the amplifier, make sure it is safe to mount the amplifier
serious damage to the
location. Failure to do so can result
Additional precautions and suggestions:
For the most efficient cooling, mount the amplifier so cool air runs along the
1.
length of the heat sink, rather than across them. To increase air movement and
circulation, a cooling fan can be
Mount the amplifier on a rigid surface; avoid mounting to subwoofer enclosures or
2.
areas prone to vibration.
Prior to
3.
into the fuel tank, fuel lines, brake lines, electrical wiring, or the body of vehicle or
boat.
drilling and mounting, make sure the proposed mounting holes
in
installed.
vehicle.
in
will
not cut
WIRING PRECAUTIONS
you are unsure
the wiring precautions prior to making any connections.
all of
Read
and/or don't have the necessary
audio dealer to perform the
Before you begin the
1.
OFF position.
the
Disconnect the negative
2.
power connections.
When making connections, be sure that each connection is clean and secure.
3.
Insulate final connections with electrical tape or heat shrink tubing. Failure to do
so may damage your equipment.
A good ground
4.
directly from the battery to the amplifier (marine application). Use
should be
black insulated 1 0-gauge or larger wire for the amplifier's ground (-) power lead.
Add a fuse holder and fuse at the positive (+)terminal of the battery.
5.
The fuse rating should equal the total current consumption at
amplifier(s). Use red insulated 1 0-gauge or larger wire for the amplifier's positive
( +) power lead. Do not
performed.
When replacing the amplifier's fuse, always use one having the same amperage
6.
rating. Substituting a higher rated fuse or a slow-blow type can result
damage to the amplifier.
When creating passage holes for power cables, RCA's cables, and speaker wires,
7.
use grommets to eliminate any sharp edges created during drilling.
protect the wire from being damaged and prevent a short circuit.
Extra cable can cause signal loss and act as
8.
high-quality
multiple amplifier systems, it is recommended to use a relay on the remote
In
9.
turn-on lead of the radio.
run
RCA
installation,
critical for the performance of the amplifier. A ground wire
is
install
cables that are no longer than necessary.
installation hardware, contact your local Clarion
installation.
make sure the vehicle is not running and
lead of the battery (or batteries) before making any
(-)
the fuse until the complete installation has been
"antenna"
an
If
is
output of the
full
serious
in
will
This
for noise. Use only
in
0.
If
4
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WIRING AND APPLICATIONS
a variety of system
4-channel audio amplifier can be used
The Clarion XC141
applications. Here are a few examples to help plan your own installation.
0
Option 1
in
4-Channel
Full Range Stereo System using aftermarket headunit with
level) RCA's
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(low
this application, the XC141
In
stereo. This configuration
in
is used as a 4-channel amplifier to drive four
0
for headunits with RCA outputs.
is
range speakers
full
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Option 2
4-Channel Full Range stereo system using head unit with (high level) speaker
input
White/Black
Gray
Gray/Black
Green RR LT
Green/Black RR L T (-)
Purple RR RT
Purple/Black RR RT (-)
FR
FR
RT (+)
FR
RT (-)
(+)
(+)
LT
(-)
+ 12V Battery (Red)
Chassi Ground
(Black)
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In
this application, the XC141 0 is used as a 4-channel amplifier to drive four full range speakers
in
stereo. This configuration is for headunits with High Level Speaker Outputs. Please note: this
configuration is also for Factory OEM headunits.
SETTING THE GAIN
The Clarion
Using the Gain Control Switch, select the desired mode:
LOW = when using RCA inputs
HIGH = when using HIGH LEVEL SPEAKER inputs
XC141
0 features a selectable Input Gain Control (High, Low).
Blue/White
SETTING THE CROSSOVER
The Clarion XC141 0 features a selectable crossover (60Hz, 90Hz, Flat).
Using the Crossover Mode Switch, select the desired mode:
60Hz High Pass
90Hz High Pass
Flat=
Crossover OFF for FULL RANGE
FINAL SYSTEM CHECK
1.
Power
the audio.
2.
Check "Source" Balance (Left and Right) and Fader (Front and Rear) to ensure
proper installation.
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 Input Gain Control
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on
the source unit. Slowly increase the Volume Control and listen to
is
set properly.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
No
Audio.
Solution
1.
Remote turn-on voltage. Check remote connections at amplifier and source unit.
2. Blown amplifier fuse. Replace with
3. Power wires not connected. Check power and ground wiring at amplifier and
at battery.
4. Speaker leads shorted. Check speaker continuity
common ground.
5. Speakers not connected or are blown. Check speaker connections at amplifier,
measure coil impedance.
Problem
Distorted audio.
Solution
Input
inspect
Problem
Amplifier not powering
Gain
is not set properly, or damaged speaker cones. Review Setting