Owner’s manual & Installation manual Mode d’emploi et manuel d’installation Manual de instrucciones y de instalación XR 2220 XR 2420 XR 2120 XR AMPLIFIERS AMPLIFICATEURS XR AMPLIFICADORES XR XR manual.
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.
1. FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
English 1. FEATURES The Clarion XR2220, XR2420, and XR2120 amplifiers fit a variety of system configurations and provide these features: • 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, each with a 12dB per octave slope and full adjustment range (from 50Hz to 300Hz) to aid in audio system design.
English 2. PRECAUTIONS • Do not operate this product in ways other than those described in this manual. • Do not disassemble or modify this product. • 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 to clean or service the unit. Failure to observe these precautions may damage your car or the amplifier, and may void the warranty.
English 3. CONTROLS 17 12 11 7 4 8 1 XR2120 controls and input connections 14 17 13 7 5 2 3 6 9 16 15 10 17 7 XR2420 controls and input connections 17 11 12 7 4 1 8 XR2220 controls and input connections 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. RCA input jacks Front RCA input jacks Rear RCA input jacks Gain control Front level control Rear level control Bass boost control Speaker level inputs 6 XR manual.indd 6 9. Front speaker level inputs 10. Rear speaker level inputs 11.
English 4. OPERATIONS Setting the operating level The gain controls allow you to set the nominal operating level of the amplifier from 200mV to 5.5V for RCA inputs or 400mV to 11V for speaker level inputs. This wide adjustment range accommodates virtually any source unit brand. Improving bass sound The amplifiers feature a narrow-frequency band bass boost circuit (known as “high-Q”). The bass boost control acts much like an equalizer with switchable gain fixed at 50Hz.
Care and maintenance English Cleaning the product Use a soft, dry cloth to gently wipe dust and dirt from the unit. Do not use window cleaners, household cleaners, aerosol sprays, solvents, alcohol, ammonia, or other cleaners. These substances may damage the unit. Servicing the product 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.
English • Mount the amplifier on a rigid 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 front panel controls are accessible after installation. • 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.
English Power and speaker connections 2 3 4 1 5 20 20 20 XR2120 power and speaker connections 2 3 5 4 7 8 9 30 30 6 XR2420 power and speaker connections 2 3 4 5 6 7 30 XR2220 power and speaker connections 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 10 XR manual.indd 10 Mono speaker output Ground input Remote turn-on input Battery +12V input Fuse 6. 7. 8. 9.
English Applications The XR2120 car audio amplifier can be used in a variety of system applications. Mono subwoofer system This application shows the amplifier in mono operation to drive a subwoofer. 20 20 20 Subwoofer Set X-Over mode to LPF and adjust the frequency to the subwoofer specifications. XR2220/XR2420/XR2120 XR manual.
Subwoofer system English In this application, the amplifier is used in a subwoofer system. 20 20 20 Subwoofer 12 XR manual.
English Four-channel stereo system In this application, the XR2420 is used as a four-channel amplifier to drive four full-range speakers in stereo. FL FR XR2220/XR2420/XR2120 XR manual.
Two-channel high power system In this application, the XR2220 is used to drive a pair of subwoofers. English 30 Subwoofer Subwoofer 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 counterclockwise. 2. Turn the vehicle’s ignition switch on. 3. Turn the source unit on. 4. Set all tone or equalization controls to flat positions and turn loudness off. 5.
English Setting the crossover Clarion amplifiers feature fully-adjustable crossovers. 1. Using the X-Over mode switch, select either LP (low pass) or HP (high pass) or OFF for full range. 2. Using the Freq (Hz) control, select the frequency. Setting the bass boost 1. Initially set the bass boost control to off. 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.
English 6. TROUBLESHOOTING 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.
English 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.
English XR2220 Maximum power output Continuous rated power * Typical power in bridged mode ** Typical power in 2 Ohm load ** IM distortion S/N (A-weighted) Channel separation Frequency response Line level input sensitivity Speaker level input sensitivity Input impedance Allowable battery voltage Size (W x L x H) 280W 65W x 2 190W x 1 95W x 2 0.1% 85dB 60dB 20Hz-30kHz 200mV to 5.5 Volts 400mV to 11 Volts 22kOhm 9.6 to 15.
mm) English 9. LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION For USA and Canada only This Clarion product purchased from an authorized Clarion dealer are warranted against all defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase, when purchased from AND installed by an authorized Clarion dealer.
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