Clarion APX2181 - Manual (Page 21)

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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.
6. TROUBLESHOOTING
Indicator lights
The APX2181, APX4361, DPX1851 and DPX11551 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
• L ow 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 bl own: check speaker connections at the
amplifier and measure at speakers. Measure coil impedance at amplifier with
speaker wires disconnected.
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