Clarion PSWFRGR User manual

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Preassembled
(1) Roto-molded subwoofer enclosure
(1) 8"; 2 ohm subwoofer
(1) 100W class "D" amplifier
(1) Speaker grille
Loose Components
(1) 17’ wire harness w/ pigtail style connector
(2) Attachment brackets
(4) 3/4" pilot point wafer Phillips head screws
(4) 1" self taping wafer Phillips head screws
(1) 1/2" ground screw
(1) Star washer
PREPARATION
Parts list
(Qty) Component
Note: Installer MUST disconnect speaker-input leads to amplifier when using line-level input
WIRING:
OVERVIEW
The Clarion Camouflage subwoofer system provides for the installation of a low frequency driver in an enclosure which
is powered by a small low current, high power class "D" (Digital) amplifier. The advantage to using this type of amplifier
is in the low current consumption of the amplifier at high power levels. The class "D" amplifier provided with this system
will produce a rated 100W into a 2 ohm load. The woofer supplied with this system uses a voice coil with rated imped-
ance of 2 ohms, and therefore is not considered a standard woofer. Replacing the woofer with any driver having an
impedance greater than 2 ohms will yield lower power output from the amplifier, and is not recommended.
PROCEDURE
Proper installation of this product requires proper tools and knowledge of car audio principles. If you are not comfortable
performing any of the outlined tasks below, contact a professional installation facility to perform the work.
OUTLINE
•Remove the head unit.
•Connect the Clarion "T" harness between the radio and factory wiring and route the harness extension to transmis-
sion hump of the vehicle.
•Install subwoofer enclosure.
•Test subwoofer enclosure and head unit functions (fade, balance, dim, etc.).
•Adjust subwoofer gain.
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CON-
DITIONS.
(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND
(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDE-
SIRED OPERATION.

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Ia. WIRING USING A CLARION “T” HARNESS
•STEP 1:
Remove the Radio.
•STEP 2:
Connect the "T" Harness.
A. Unplug factory wires from radio.
B. Plug the "T" harness in line with the radio wiring. SEE DIAGRAM 1.
C. Connect the BLACK wire on "T" harness to radio chassis.
•STEP 3:
Route the wire harness from the radio to transmission hump of the vehi-
cle.
•STEP 4:
Connect the amplifier ground wire to a clean chassis ground near the
subwoofer enclosure.
STEP 5:
TEST and SET the GAIN.
A. Turn on the system and be sure all speakers are working properly.
B. Set the subwoofer amplifier gain to a suitable level.
There are 2 methods to connect this product to the vehicle. Please refer to section Ia and Ib for each.
Ib. WIRING USING THE SUPPLIED HARNESS
•STEP 1:
Remove the Radio.
•STEP 2:
Connect the wires.
Yellow: Connect to Constant 12V Power
Black: Connect to Radio Ground or Chassis
Blue: Connect to Amp/Antenna Turn-on Lead
Green: Connect to Left Rear Speaker (+) Positive Lead
Green/Black: Connect to Left Rear Speaker (-) Negative Lead
Violet: Connect to Right Rear Speaker (+) Positive Lead
Violet/Black: Connect to Right Rear Speaker (-) Negative Lead
•STEP 3:
Route the wire harness from the radio to transmission hump of the vehi-
cle.
•STEP 4:
Connect the amplifier ground wire to a clean chassis ground near the
subwoofer enclosure.
STEP 5:
TEST and SET the GAIN.
A. Turn on the system and be sure all speakers are working properly.
B. Set the subwoofer amplifier gain to a suitable level.

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II. RUN WIRE HARNESS
A. Route wire harness behind the drivers seat.
B. Plug in Clarion”T” harness or hard wire pigtail harness in the
dash.
III. INSTALL THE BRACKETS TO THE ENCLOSURE
A. Position enclosure upright.
B. Locate the two horizontal dimples on each side of the enclosure.
C. Screw in the attachment brackets through the dimples using the
(4) supplied pilot point wafer head screws.
IV. TEST THE ENCLOSURE
A. Plug in the Clarion “T” harness or hardwire the pigtail harness
behind the radio.
B. Place the enclosure into the vehicle (correct position is on the
transmission hump).
C. Plug in the wire harness to the enclosure.
D. Adjust subwoofer gain (gain pod is located on the amplifier next
to the wire harness connector, and is adjustable with a Phillips
screw driver).

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V. ATTACH THE ENCLOSURE TO VEHICLE
A. Press enclosure firmly against the rear wall.
B. Screw in brackets to the vehicle floor using the (4) supplied 1"
self tapping screws.
VI. REASSEMBLE THE VEHICLE
A. Make sure all the wires are hidden. Then do the process in
reverse order.
Clarion Corporation of America
661 West Redondo Beach Blvd Gardena, CA 90247
800-Go-Clarion
www.clarion-usa.com © 2000 Clarion Corporation, Gardena, CA
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