Clarion APX201.2 - Manual (Page 10)

2 Channel Power System Amplifier
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4. A secure, clean ground connection is critical to the performance of your
Clarion amplifier. Use the shortest ground wire possible and securely connect
to the car chassis to minimize resistance and avoid noise problems. Besure to
clean off any paint, prior to making this connection.
5. Add an external fuse on the amplifier’s positive (+) power lead and connect
it as close as possible to the vehicle’s (+) battery terminal. Use a fuse rated to
the total current consumption of the amplifier(s). Adding an external fuse will
protect the electrical system from short circuits that can cause a fire.
6. Refer to Figure 6 when making electrical connections. Connect the amplifi-
er’s positive (+) lead via a fuse directly to the positive (+) terminal on the bat-
tery. Do not connect this wire to the car’s fuse panel. Use red-insulated 10-
gauge (or larger) wire for the amplifier’s positive (+) power lead and the same-
gauge black-insulated wire for the ground.
7. When replacing the amplifier’s fuse, always use one having the same cur-
rent rating. Substituting a higher-rated fuse or a slow-blow type can result in
serious damage to the amplifier.
8. Never ground the speakers to the vehicle chassis or body.
9. Make sure that your vehicle’s electrical system (alternator, battery, etc.) is
capable of handling the additional load. If you are planning a multi-amplifier
system, you may need to add a second battery and possibly upgrade the
alternator with a higher-output rated model. Consult your authorized Clarion
dealer for recommendations.
10. To avoid noise problems, run the amplifier’s positive (+) power lead along
one side of the vehicle from the battery. Run the remote turn-on wire and
RCA audio cables down the center, and route the speaker wires along the
remaining side. If wires must cross, run them perpendicular to each other.
11. When creating passage holes for the power wire, use grommets to elimi-
nate any sharp edges created during drilling. This will protect the wire from
being nicked and causing a short circuit.
12. Excess 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 or equalizer.
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