Clarion XH7110 User Manual [en, es, fr]

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Owner’s manual & Installation manual Mode d’emploi et manuel d’installation Manual de instrucciones y de instalación

XH AMPLIFIERS AMPLIFICATEURS XH AMPLIFICADORES XH

Manual Owner’s English

Thank you for purchasing this Clarion product.

Please read this owner’s manual in its entirety before operating this equipment.

After reading this manual, keep it handy, such as in your glove compartment.

Save your sales receipt. The warranty at the end of this manual and your sales receipt are essential for warranty service.

FCC Approval

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Contents

 

1.

FEATURES...................................................................................................

4

2.

PRECAUTIONS............................................................................................

5

 

Installation....................................................................................................

5

3.

CONTROLS.................................................................................................

6

4.

OPERATIONS..............................................................................................

8

 

Setting input voltage.....................................................................................

8

 

Setting the operating level............................................................................

8

 

Improving bass sound..................................................................................

8

 

Matching subwoofer output to mid-range speakers......................................

9

 

Connecting directly to a head unit................................................................

9

 

Care and maintenance.................................................................................

9

5.

INSTALLATION AND WIRING.....................................................................

10

 

What is included in the box...........................................................................

10

 

Mounting precautions...................................................................................

10

 

Wiring precautions........................................................................................

11

 

Power and speaker connections...................................................................

13

 

Applications..................................................................................................

14

 

XH7110 stackable configurations.................................................................

19

 

Setting the gain.............................................................................................

19

 

Adjusting the crossover................................................................................

20

 

Setting the bass boost..................................................................................

20

 

Final system checks.....................................................................................

20

6.

TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................

21

 

Indicator lights..............................................................................................

21

 

No audio.......................................................................................................

21

 

Amplifier shuts down after playing for a period of time.................................

22

 

Distorted audio.............................................................................................

22

 

Amplifier fuse keeps blowing........................................................................

22

 

Whining noise when engine on.....................................................................

22

 

Ticking noise when engine on......................................................................

23

7.

GLOSSARY..................................................................................................

23

8.

SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................

24

9.

LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION........................................................

26

Manual Owner’s English

XH5210/XH5410/XH7110

Manual Owner’s English

1. FEATURES

The Clarion XH5210, XH5410 and XH7110 amplifiers fit a variety of system configurations and provide these features:

IVS - Input Voltage Selector with three sensitivity ranges on the gain control for the ability to connect to almost any source.

PFS - Precise Frequency Selector, a detented crossover frequency adjustment.

Ground loop isolation for RCA inputs.

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

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

Independent electronic crossovers to aid in audio system design.

The XH7110 has 24dB per octave slope and full adjustment range from 30Hz to 250Hz.

The XH5210 and XH5410 have 12dB per octave slope and full adjustment range from 50Hz to 550Hz.

Bass boost circuit on XH series amps to reinforce low frequency signals.

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

Protection circuits for overheating and speaker shorts.

XH5210 and XH5410 are 2-Ohm load capable of driving a variety of speaker systems.

Gold-plated input/output connectors and on-board automotive-type fuses.

Aluminum heat sink for efficient heat dissipation.

SLI - Speaker Level Inputs on amps for integration with factory sound systems.

Low profile, compact footprint to accommodate space limitations.

SSF - Adjustable subsonic filter on the XH7110 can be turned down to 10Hz.

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2. PRECAUTIONS

English

 

• Do not operate this product in ways other than those described in this manual.

 

• Do not disassemble or modify this product.

Owner’s

• Do not pour liquid or poke foreign objects into the unit. Water and humidity will

 

damage internal circuitry.

 

• If the unit becomes wet, turn off all power and ask your authorized Clarion dealer

Manual

to clean or service the unit.

 

Failure to observe these precautions may damage your car or the amplifier, and may

 

void the warranty.

 

WARNING!

Exposure to continuous sound levels of 85dB or higher may result in hearing loss. Although Clarion products are capable of producing high sound pressure levels, please use your product at reasonable levels.

While operating your vehicle, please observe all local sound ordinances for your safety.

Installation

Installation of mobile audio and video components requires experience with a variety of mechanical and electrical procedures. Although this manual provides general installation and operation instructions, it does not show the exact installation methods for your particular vehicle.

If you do not have the required knowledge and experience to successfully complete the installation, consult an authorized Clarion dealer about professional installation options.

XH5210/XH5410/XH7110

Clarion XH7110 User Manual

Manual Owner’s English

3. CONTROLS

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5

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10

XH5210 signal connections and audio adjustments

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1

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3

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3

8

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10

4

2

4

6

12

5

11

 

XH5410 signal connections and audio adjustments

1.

RCA Input Jacks

 

 

 

7.

SLI (Speaker Level Inputs)

2.

IVS (Input Voltage Selector)

 

 

8.

Crossover Frequency Multiplier

3.

PFS (Precise Frequency Selector)

 

9.

Crossover Function Switch

4.

Gain Control

 

 

 

10.

RCA Input/High Input Switch

5.

Output Mode Switch

 

 

 

11.

Status Indicator Lights

6.

BBC (Bass Boost Control)

 

 

12.

Source Select Switch

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1

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8

6

15

4

12

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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XH7110 signal connections and audio adjustments

 

 

1.

RCA Input Jacks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.

Crossover Function Switch

2.

IVS (Input Voltage Selector)

 

 

 

 

 

11.

Output Mode Switch

 

 

3.

PFS (Precise Frequency Selector)

12.

Subsonic Filter Frequency Selector

4.

BBC (Bass Boost Control)

 

 

 

 

 

13.

Slave RCA Jack

 

 

5.

SLI (Speaker Level Inputs)

 

 

 

 

 

14.

RCA Output Jack

 

 

6.

Gain Control

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15.

Master/Slave Selector

 

 

7.

PCS (Polarity Control Switch)

 

 

 

 

 

16.

RCA Input/High Input Switch

8.

RLC (Remote Level Control) Port

17.

Status Indicator Lights

 

 

9.

Crossover Frequency Multiplier

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Manual Owner’s English

XH5210/XH5410/XH7110

Manual Owner’s English

4. OPERATIONS

Selecting input voltage

XH amplifiers accommodate a wide range of signal input voltages (0.2V to 8V). This wide range is split up into three ranges, which are accessible through

switches located in the “Gain” area of the amplifier.

0.2V-0.6V selects an input sensitivity range between 200mV and 600mV.

0.6-2V selects an input sensitivity range between 600mV and 2V.

2V-8V selects an input sensitivity range between 2V and 8V.

The gain rotary control operates within these voltage windows.

Note:

Most decks, even 4V and 5V units do not operate at full output voltage. This requires the switch to be set in the 0.6-2V range.

Setting the operating level

The gain switches allow you to set the nominal operating level of the amplifier from 0.2 to 8V for RCA inputs or 500mV to 5V for speaker level inputs. This wide adjustment range accommodates virtually any source unit brand.

Once you set the correct range using the IVS, you must adjust the gain to match the amplifiers sensitivity to that of the source unit. The gain control is not a volume control. It exists only to allow an amplifier to be used with different models and brands of head units.

Improving bass sound

The amplifiers feature a narrow-frequency band bass boost circuit (known as “high- Q”). Acting much like an equalizer, the bass boost control lets you tune low-frequen- cy 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.

The XH5210 and XH5410 have a switchable gain that is fixed at 45Hz. If you don’t want to boost the bass frequencies, set this control to “OFF.”

The XH7110 has a variable-frequency bass boost control from 30Hz to 125Hz. It does not have a bass boost on/off switch, but a level control that goes from 0dB to 15dB.

CAUTION

This control can dramatically increase the power output level and could cause speaker damage if you over use it.

XH5210/XH5410/XH7110

Matching subwoofer output to mid-range speakers

The XH7110 features a polarity control switch for reversing the polarity of the output signal. This can be useful when matching the acoustic output of your subwoofers to the output of your mid-range speakers.

Connecting directly to a head unit

The amps provide connections directly to a head unit without a pre-amp output, such as a factory-installed head unit.

WARNING!

When using the speaker (high-level) inputs, the black wire must be grounded at the radio. Failure to do so will result in noise and/or improper operation.

Care and maintenance

Cleaning the case

Use a soft, dry cloth to gently wipe dust and dirt from the unit.

Do not use benzene, thinner, car cleaner, or other cleaners. These substances may damage the unit or cause the paint to peel.

Servicing the unit

In the event that trouble arises, never open the case or disassemble the unit. The internal parts are not serviceable by the user. Opening any components will void the warranty.

CAUTION

Changes or modifications to this product not approved by the manufacturer will void the warranty and will violate FCC approval.

Manual Owner’s English

XH5210/XH5410/XH7110

Manual Owner’s English

5. INSTALLATION AND WIRING

Read these instructions and the following precautions carefully.

What is included in the box

In addition to this manual, the box contains:

Amplifier

High-level speaker input harness

Mounting precautions

If you lack the necessary skills, do not install the amplifier yourself. See your authorized Clarion Dealer for installation recommendations.

This unit is exclusively for vehicles with a negative ground, 12V power supply.

This unit requires additional mobile audio components for proper operation.

Choose a location in the vehicle that provides adequate ventilation around the amplifier. Although any moving air dissipates heat, cool air should run along the length of the fins rather than across them.

CAUTION

Although Clarion amplifiers include heat sinks and protection circuits, mounting an amplifier in a tight space without any air movement will reduce performance and damage the unit’s internal circuitry over time.

The XH7110 does not have a fan. Install it such that air can flow to the bottom of the amplifier.

Mount the amplifier on a firm, flat surface away from subwoofer enclosures or to any area that is prone to vibration. Do not install the amplifier on plastic or on any other combustible material.

For easy system setup, mount the amplifier so that the adjustment controls are accessible after installation.

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Always use great care when attaching anything to a vehicle! Check clearances on all sides of the planned installation before drilling any holes or installing any screws.

Make sure the holes you plan to drill will not cut into the fuel tank, fuel lines, brake lines (under the chassis) or electrical wiring. Don’t guess. Check first.

Wiring precautions

Read all wiring precautions. If you are not sure of the connections, contact your authorized Clarion Dealer.

Do not open the case. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. If you require assistance, consult your Clarion Dealer or an authorized Clarion Service Center.

Power

• Before you start, make sure the source unit’s power switch is off.

WARNING!

To prevent short circuits during installation, disconnect the vehicle’s negative (-) battery lead before making any power connections.

Fuses

To protect the vehicle from fire or explosion in the event of a collision, add an external fuse to the amp’s positive (+) power lead and connect it as close as possible to the vehicle’s plus (+) battery terminal.

Use a fuse rated to the total current consumption of the amplifier. Fuses mounted near the battery should be ~10 Amps larger than fuses on the amplifier itself.

If you are using more than one amplifier, add the total current consumption for the entire system and use the closest available fuse. For example, if you’re connecting both XH5210 and XH5410, install a 100 Amp fuse at the battery.

Power wire size can greatly affect the performance of your audio system. The Power wire size table indicates the minimum power wire requirements for proper operation.

Power wire size table

<12 feet total electrical path length

12-22 feet total electrical path length

Wire size

Maximum fuse

Wire size

Maximum fuse

 

 

 

 

8 Awg

70 Amp

8 Awg

40 Amp

4 Awg

170 Amp

4 Awg

50 amp

 

 

 

 

2 Awg

240 Amp

2 Awg

140 Amp

0 Awg

400 Amp

0 Awg

200 Amp

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Cables

Whenever possible, route power wire and signal wire on opposite sides of the vehicle. This prevents the signal cables from picking up electrically radiated noise.

Protect all wire from damage. Where a power wire passes through the fire wall or near exposed metal edges, protect the wire with a rubber or plastic grommet. Use wire loom where possible for further protection.

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 and amplifiers.

Make sure each connection is clean and secure. Insulate final connections with electrical tape or shrink tubing.

CAUTION

Improper connections may result in unreliable operation and damage the amplifier or the vehicle.

Grounding the amplifier

A good chassis ground connection is critical to minimize resistance and avoid noise problems.

Use the shortest wire possible. Clean off any paint, primer or sound

deading prior to making this connection.

To minimize resistance and avoid noise problems, securely connect the ground wire to the car chassis and the source unit ground. Using existing bolts is not recommended.

External fuse rating table

XH5210

30 Amp

XH5410

50 Amp

 

 

XH7110

90 Amp

The last connection you make should

be the ground wire at the amplifier. As the

power supply capacitors in the amplifier are not charged, a spark may be produced when you make this connection.

Use a test light with an incandescent bulb between the ground terminal and the power wire to charge these capacitors if this is a concern. The ground wire is the most important connection to the amplifier. Make sure it is both electrically and mechanically sound.

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Power and speaker connections

The rear panel contains the power and speaker ports.

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7

8

3

4

XH5210 power and speaker connections

6

5

7

8

1

2

 

 

 

9

10

 

XH5410 power and speaker connections

1.

Left front speaker output

6.

Ground input

2.

Right front speaker output

7.

Battery 12V input

3.

Left speaker output

8.

Fuses

 

4.

Right speaker output

9.

Left rear speaker output

5.

Remote turn-on input

10. Right rear speaker output

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2

3

4

 

1

 

XH7110 power and speaker connections

1.

Left rear speaker output

 

 

5.

Ground input

2.

Right rear speaker output

 

6.

Fuses

3.

Mono speaker output

 

 

7.

Battery 12V connection

4.

Remote turn-on connection

 

 

 

Applications

Mono subwoofer system (XH5210 and XH5410)

In this application, the rear channels are bridged for mono operation to drive a subwoofer while the front channels are available to drive a set of full-range speakers.

Mono Amp configuration (XH5210)

Set crossover mode to LP

Set input mode switch to L + R (Mono)

Set crossover frequency to ~80Hz

Fine-tune crossover frequency to suit musical tastes and performances

2Ω­min stereo / 4Ω­min mono

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Mono Amp configuration (XH5410)

Set rear crossover mode to LP

Set input mode switch to L + R (Mono)

Set crossover frequency to ~80Hz

Fine-tune crossover frequency to suit musical tastes and performances

2Ω­min stereo / 4Ω­min mono

Note:

You may bridge the front, rear or both pairs of channels using the above settings.

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Two-channel full-range or subwoofer system (XH5210)

In this application, the XH5210 is used to drive two speakers.

Manual Owner’s

Subwoofers

Full-range co-axial or

Component speakers

Subwoofer in stereo

Set crossover mode switch to LP

Set crossover frequency to ~80Hz

Fine-tune as required

2Ω­min stereo / 4Ω­min mono

Full-range speakers or components in stereo

• Set crossover mode switch to OFF

Components speakers in stereo with separate subwoofer amp

• Set crossover mode switch to HP

• Set crossover frequency to ~200Hz for 4-inch speakers ~100Hz for 5.25-inch speakers ~75Hz for 6.5-inch speakers ~65Hz for 6 x 9-inch speakers

Subwoofers and component speakers at the same time

Set crossover mode switch to OFF

Install passive crossovers on subwoofers (inductor) and components (capacitor)

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Four-channel high-power system (XH5410)

In this application, the XH5410 is used as a four-channel amplifier to drive four speakers in stereo with fader control.

Front Left

 

Rear Right

 

 

 

Full range

 

Full range

 

Front Right

 

Rear Left

 

 

 

 

 

Full range

 

Full range

 

Four speakers in stereo - full range

 

 

 

• Set crossover mode switch to OFF

 

 

 

Four speakers in stereo - filtered

 

 

 

If the front or rear speakers are smaller than 5.25”, you may decide to enable the crossover. The following apply to the front or rear channels with the small speakers.

• Set crossover mode switch to HP

• Set crossover frequency to ~200Hz for 4-inch speakers ~350Hz for 3.5-inch speakers

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2-Ohm subwoofer system (XH7110)

This application shows XH7110 driving a pair of DVC 2 Ohm subwoofers.

Manual Owner’s

DVC 2 Ohm

Subwoofer

DVC 2 Ohm

Subwoofer

XH7110 speaker configuration

The units produce maximum power when connected to a 2 Ohm load. Under no circumstance should loads under 2 Ohms be used with these units.

WARNING

Do not connect a load less than 2-Ohm as permanent damage may occur and the warranty will be nullified.

The following XH7110 configurations achieve full power.

Speaker configurations

Driver type

Quantity

Wiring

Net load

 

 

 

 

Single-voice coil - 8 Ohm

4

Parallel

2 Ohm

Single-voice coil - 4 Ohm

2

Parallel

2 Ohm

Single-voice coil - 2 Ohm

4

Parallel/Series

2 Ohm

Dual-voice coil - 8 Ohm

2

Parallel

2 Ohm

Dual-voice coil - 4 Ohm

4

Parallel/Series

2 Ohm

Dual-voice coil - 2 Ohm

2

Series/Parallel

2 Ohm

 

 

 

 

Other speaker configurations are possible using a combination of series and parallel wiring. See your authorized Clarion dealer for assistance.

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XH7110 stackable configuration

In this mode, the master amp’s front-panel controls apply to all amplifiers.

For example, setting the crossover frequency on the master sets it on all slaves. This works for all front-panel controls.

Multiple amplifiers can be daisy-chained together. For example, if you had six XH7110’s in a show car, you could control all of them from one master unit (and one remote).

The following describes the configuration of the amplifiers:

Master

• Route input from the head into the normal mode inputs.

 

• Set the master/slave switch to Master.

 

• Route a single RCA cable from the Slave Out to first slave unit.

First slave

• Set the master/slave switch to Slave.

 

• Route a single RCA cable from the master Slave Out to the

 

current amplifier’s Slave In.

Additional slave(s) • Set the master/slave switch to Slave.

Route a single RCA cable from the previous amplifier’s Slave Out to the current amplifier’s Slave In.

Each amplifier can independently control separate speaker loads (assuming the phase switch on all amplifiers is set the same).

Or, to power a large single load (phase switch opposite on the amplifier), you can bridge across the amplifiers: + and + to load, - and - to each other. The master amp is “speaker +” for in-phase operation.

Any pair of amplifiers could also be bridged, but be careful to set the phase switches correctly.

Setting the gain

After completing the installation, follow these steps to set the gain control and perform the final system checks.

1.Turn the gain control all the way down (counterclockwise).

2.Select the proper input voltage range using the IVS. See “Selecting Input Voltage” in the “Operations” section of this manual.

3.Turn the vehicle’s ignition switch on.

4.Turn the audio system on with the volume turned all the way down.

5.Set all tone or equalization controls to flat positions and turn loudness off.

6.Play a CD and turn the volume up on the head unit until you hear distortion. This should be most of the way up.

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7.Turn the volume back down slightly.

8.Slowly increase the gain control (clockwise). Stop when you hear a slight audio distortion.

When the gain is properly set, you should achieve maximum undistorted output with the volume turned up all the way, not half way.

If an oscilloscope is available, monitor the output of the amplifier with the scope, watching for clipping of the waveform. Set the gain so that only minor clipping occurs.

Adjusting the crossover

The XH5210 and XH5410 amplifiers feature fully-adjustable crossovers.

The XH7110 does not have a way to disable the low-pass 24dB slope crossover.

1.On the XH5210 and XH5410, use the X-Over mode switch to select either LP (low pass) or HP (high pass) or OFF for full range.

2.Using the Frequency (Hz) selection control, select the frequency.

Setting the bass boost

1.Initially set the bass boost control to the OFF position.

2.Listen to a variety of music styles (for example, rock, rap, etc.) and switch the bass boost control on until you notice an increase in low bass response.

Note:

Using the bass boost requires the amplifier to produce a great deal of additional power. Use bass boost sparingly.

CAUTION

If you hear a pop caused by speaker overexertion, lower the bass boost to prevent damage to the speaker.

Final system checks

1.Start the engine and turn on the source unit.

2.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 refer to Troubleshooting. Depending on your system, the volume may become quite loud even at moderate volume control settings. Until you get an “audio feel” for the system’s power, use care when adjusting the controls.

3.Turn the balance controls to their extreme positions and listen to the results. Audio output should match control settings (audio from the left speaker when balance is left).

4.Increase the volume and verify that the amplifier reproduces the audio at full frequencies without distortion.

If you hear distortion check the connections and verify that the gain control is set correctly. Another cause of distortion could be underpowered or damaged speakers. Refer to Troubleshooting.

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6. TROUBLESHOOTING

Indicator lights

The XH5210, XH5410 and XH7110 have lights that indicate amplifier status.

Blue top

Red end-

Blue end-

 

LED

panel light

panel light

Meaning

On

Off

Off

Amplifier running normally

 

 

 

 

On

Alternating between

 

In thermal protection mode

 

red and blue

 

 

Slow blink

Slow out-of-sync

Off

Over voltage;

 

blink

 

reduce the input voltage

 

 

 

 

Quick blink

Quick in-sync

Off

Short circuit protection

 

blink

 

 

3 blinks,

3 blinks,

Off

Repeated shorts detected;

then pause

then pause

 

remove the short circuit, wait

 

 

 

5 minutes for error condition

 

 

 

to clear; or clear condition by

 

 

 

removing the main power, for

 

 

 

example, by pulling the fuse.

 

 

 

 

No Audio

Low or no remote turn-on voltage: check remote connections at the amplifier and source unit.

Blown amplifier fuse: replace with a new fast-blow fuse (same rating).

Power wires not connected: check battery and ground wiring at the amplifier and check the battery 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 the amplifier and measure at speakers. Measure coil impedance at amplifier with speaker wires disconnected.

Manual Owner’s English

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Manual Owner’s English

Amplifier shuts down after playing for a period of time

Thermal protection circuits are shutting the amplifier off: Check the location for adequate ventilation. Relocate amplifier as required. Consult an authorized Clarion audio dealer.

Distorted audio

Gain is not properly set: review the instructions for setting the gain.

Speaker cones are damaged: inspect each speaker cone for signs of damage, such as a frozen cone, burnt smell, separated or ripped surround or separated spider.

Amplifier fuse keeps blowing

Incorrect wiring or short circuit: review the installation and check all wiring connections.

• Amplifier being driven too hard:

External fuse rating table

Turn down the volume, gain or bass boost.

 

 

 

 

 

Model

Fuse rating

• Undersized or faulty fuse installed:

Replace the amplifier fuse with the same

 

 

XH5210

30 Amp

rating fuse as the one that shipped with

XH5410

50 Amp

the unit.

XH7110

90 Amp

 

 

Whining noise when engine on

RCA cables too close to the power wire: Separate RCA and power cables. Ground loops are caused by a mismatch in the ground potential (voltage) between two sources. Current flows through the shield of the RCA cable and is quickly picked up by the amplifier. There are several ways to solve this problem:

Re-ground the amplifier to a more electrically conductive location.

Re-ground the head unit to a more electrically conductive location.

Run a ground wire from the head unit to the amplifier ground.

Upgrade or replace the ground wire on the battery and alternator.

Run a ground cable from the negative terminal of the battery to the amplifier.

Wire the entire audio system using a single connection point to the chassis.

Induced noise: Relocate components away from electrical noise sources:

Engine control computers.

ABS brake control modules.

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Ticking noise when engine on

 

 

English

• High voltage ignition problem:

Check for problems with the ignition system and

 

replace components as required.

 

 

• Cracked distributor caps

 

Owner’s

• Loose spark plugs

 

• Carbon traces on plug wires

 

 

 

 

Manual

 

 

7. GLOSSARY

Crossover: A device that limits the range of frequencies sent to a speaker or amplifier.

dB: decibel, a measurement of the relative difference in power or intensity between two acoustic signals.

Equalizer: Component that boosts or cuts sound signal frequencies to improve the quality of the sound.

Gain control: gain is the amount of amplification (voltage, current or power) of an audio signal expressed in dB.

Hz: Abbreviation for Hertz, a unit of frequency equal to one cycle per second. IVS: Input Voltage Selector

Octave: the musical principle of dividing sound frequencies into the eight notes of the musical scale.

Ohm: unit of electric resistance PFS: Precise Frequency Selector

RCA input/output: port through which sound travels in and out of the system; “RCA” refers to the type of connector, which was first manufactured by the Radio Corporation of America.

Slope: how fast the sound gets quieter rated in dBs. The higher the dB number, the faster the frequency drops off.

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