Clarion APA2103 User Manual

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APPLICATIONS
The Clarion APA2103 2-channel car audio amplifier can be u se d in a
variety of system app li cations. Here are three exa mple s to help plan your
own installation (see Figures 4 through 6).
Bridged-Mono Subwoofer System
4-ohm Load - 125 Watts (rms)
(Use CH 2 input and set MODE switch to MONO)
Subwoofer (4 ohms)
Set FILTER to LPF and adjust LPF control
to speaker manufacturer's specificotions.
Figure 4. In this application, an APA2103 is bridged for mono operation
to drive a subwoofer with 125 watts of continuous average power.
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2-Channel Full-Range, Satellite, or
Subwoofer Stereo System
4-ohm Load- 50 Watts (rms) per channel
(Set MODE switch to STEREO)
L Full Range
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L Satellite
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L Subwoofer
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Set FILTER as shown;
adjust HPF control to
speaker specifications.
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Set FILTER as shown;
adjust LPF control to
speak.er specifications.
R Satellite
R Subwoofer
Figure 5. In this application , an APA2103 is used as a 2--channel amplifier that
drives two full-range (or satellite or subwoofer} speakers at 50 watts per
channel into a 4-0hm load. NOTE: A passive crossover must be used with
satellite speakers.
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Clarion APA2103 Specifications

Power Output

maximum power output	230 watts
continuous average power output at 4 ohms	50 watts x 2
continuous average power output at 2 ohms	75 watts x 2

Audio Specifications

frequency response	10 Hz to 50 kHz
signal-to-noise ratio	100 dB or better
input sensitivity (low-level RCA)	200 mV to 5 V

Physical Specifications

dimensions (W x H x L)	230 mm x 47.5 mm x 2.0 mm
current use at rated output	14 amps
speaker load capacity	4 ohms