HX SERIES

Overwhelming Performance Brings Out the True Copper Plated Chassis Prevents Sound
Deterioration
Uses a copper plated chassis to minimize the
High-Sampling Conversion Circuit
The sampling conversion circuit upconverts
the digital audio data read from a CD to
Glass epoxy
4-layer circuit board
96kHz/s sampling
DSP IC by AKM
DIR (Digital Audio
Interactive Receiver)

Nature of Sound for a Higher Class of Experience generation of spurious electrical current
which can adversely affect sections that have
a bearing on the signal, as well as noise
fs96kHz and applies high-speed interpolation
using a DSP by AKM Corporation, converting
up to a maximum fs786kHz using a high-
Power supply

interception caused by electrical shielding sampling compatible 8x FIR digital filter.

The top-class HX-D2 brings together all the features demanded of today’s main unit, including high-performance functions, high quality effect. By incorporating a zinc diecast panel,
parts, body design and materials, for the faithful reproduction of sound. Numerous high-performance features, including 96kHz Sampling with its large specific gravity, high rigidity and Burr Brown Advanced Segment Type 24-
low resonance, sound quality deterioration bit D/A Converter
D/A Converter, 4-Way Crossover and 5-Band Parametric EQ, let you discover the finest nuances of sound and create a sound taste exact- due to vibration is reduced. And by externally After high sampling the data is processed by
ly as you want it. Moreover, the Glass Epoxy 4-Layer Circuit Board and large external power supply unit DC/DC converter deliver stable cir- positioning noise generating parts such as an advanced segment type Burr Brown 24-bit
Burr Brown
the power supply, VFD devices for the display D/A Converter which offers superior dynamic
cuit driving and high quality sound, with a body construction that takes performance into consideration with every detail. This collection of and drive mechanism, the sources of noise characteristics and is resistant to clock jitter. 24-bit DAC
high performance provides car audiophiles looking for the ultimate sound a high-class sound solution. are eliminated. Since the D/A Converter’s internal structure I/V
is a 4DAC configuration which operates on conversion
DC/DC Converter Developed Specifically L/R± differential, higher accuracy in D/A LPF
for Audio Conversion is afforded.
This external power supply unit, veritably a
collection of only the most carefully selected High-Performance Operational Amp
high spec parts, from wiring to fuses and Selected for Analog Section
chassis, was developed especially for car High through rate operational amp for the
audio. Together with the six-sided shielded voltage current conversion circuit which
casing, this thoroughly shuts out noise even accepts the output signal from the D/A
during high load bursts. By use of aluminum Converter, high-definition audio output is
diecast casing and black finished copper achieved. Moreover, for audio operational sig-
chassis, it takes into consideration the effects nal composing and active low-pass filter, a Copper plated Tuner Digital I/O Silver-coated 6N oxygen-free
DC/DC high-speed operational amp by Analog chassis copper RCA output cable
DC/DC Converter unit
Converter unit
for audio
for VFD Devices Corporation offering superior sound
Clarion Low-imped-
quality is used.
custom Silmic II
capacitors
ance 8-Channel 4-Way Crossover regardless of the seating position of the lis-
electrolytic Silver-Coated SK:6N (99.9999% Oxygen-
capacitors With Multimode, it’s possible to create a multi tener, with FRONT-L, FRONT-R, FRONT,
Choke coils
Free) Copper RCA 8ch Output Cable speaker system with each band (HIGH, MID, REAR, and FULL SEAT position selectable.
Uses silver-coated SK:6N (99.9999% LOW, SUBWOOFER) driven by an exclusive The Front L/R, Rear L/R, Center speaker and
Large gold-plated Oxygen-Free) Copper RCA 8ch output cable
Auto fuse
terminals amp. The Digital Crossover function lets you Subwoofer work in harmony to create a
which combines the clear low-resistance make fine and precise adjustments to each seamless soundscape. It’s possible to quickly
of vibration on sound afforded by silver wiring with the dynamic frequency range to bring out the full perform- and easily select the acoustic pattern you like,
quality. Noise from the capacity characteristics of 6N oxygen-free ance of each speaker and create an extreme- or choose different ones optimized according
car is eliminated and copper wiring, to send natural, high-quality ly natural transition. Setting of various types to the number of passengers or type of vehi-
power loss is minimized sound to the power amplifier. of systems, including 2-Way and 3-Way, is cle. (Adjustable range: 0—500cm, in 7mm
thanks to the use of possible. And with adjustable settings for cut- steps)
toroidal choke coils. Glass Epoxy 4-Layer Circuit Board off frequency (315Hz~), slope (-6dB, -12dB, -
Pure power input is Internal circuitry uses a glass epoxy 4-layer 18dB), gain (-24~0dB step), phase (0°/180°), 5-Band Parametric EQ
achieved due to the circuit board, with separate exclusive layers etc. for each band, it is possible to precisely In addition to conventional tone control (Bass,
combined use of large-capacity low-imped- for ground and power supply, lowering the adjust the sound as desired directly from the Treble), this enthusiast-oriented graphic
ance condenser. And by adopting the gold- impedance for ground and power supply for head unit. You even get all channel muting equalizer divides the frequency range into 5
plated connection stable circuit driving and high sound quality. which can be helpful when adjusting the sys- bands and allows adjustment of each individ-
terminal identical tem. ually. This 5-band L/R independent parametric
to those found on Display OFF Function equalizer (50—20kHz for bands 1/2/3, 630—
external amps, Turns off the display cir- • MULTI MODE 20kHz for bands 4/5) lets you choose the
power loss from cuits when a CD or Used for reproduction of 2-channel sources. band you wish to set and finely adjust the Q
the battery is kept at other source is being Even if currently using a system with front (0—12kHz, 0.5 step increments) and Gain
bare minimum levels. played, preventing pulse and rear tweeters/woofers, you can create a (0.5dB step increments). It helps correct the
noise from the display new system with HIGH, MID, LOW, SUB- frequency range balance in your car to make
section from affecting WOOFER by adding an amp for tweeter, its acoustic characteristics as flat as possible.
sound quality. midrange, woofer, and subwoofer in the
trunk. World’s First 0.5dB Step Electronic Volume
Circuit
Specially Designed Mechanism Chassis rescent tubes is a conventional exchange • STANDARD MODE By incorporating the Burr Brown volume IC
HX-D2 •4V/8ch Gold Plated Line Level Outputs •Line Level Output Only (Requires External with 3-Layer Coated Nickel Plating drive, but a DC drive system was adopted Can configure standard systems with front that is used in recording mixers and other
(for SW/L/M/H or Front 2-Way/Rear/SW) with Amplifier) By shielding the CD taking the sound quality degradation that may and rear plus subwoofer. It supports up to 8- professional audio equipment, it achieves fine
CD RECEIVER / CeNET CONTROL OFC Cables • Radio Tuner with 18FM/6AM Presets mechanism, it elimi-
nates the effects of
result from noise encroachment. channel systems with 2-Way front, rear
speakers and subwoofer, where the front
adjustment in 0.5dB step increments. You can
also adjust the step
• Copper Plated Chassis • Ultra Precision Rotary Volume Control the moving servo 2 Sets of AUX Input Circuits channel has HIGH, LOW, and a rear 1-chan- increments
•Dual 24Bit/96kHz Sampling DACs and DSP • DC/DC Converter • Zinc Diecast Faceplate motor and pickup To broaden the interface possibilities with nel and subwoofer. between –95.5dB
and +6dB accord-
•Burr-Brown DACs • CeNET Control of Optional: TV Tuner, DVD • CeNET iPod Interface Compatible from the audio circuits. In order to mitigate
the noise and vibration generated by the
portable audio products, a 4-channel isolation
amplifier AUX input circuit with two sets of • DIRECT MODE ing to your prefer-
•Plays CD-R & CD-RWs Changer and 6-Disc CD Changer mechanism, its weight was increased to stereo inputs is incorporated. Three levels of Provides front, rear, non-fader 3-channel out- ence. And since it
•4-Way Crossovers (Subwoofer/Low/Mid/High) • Multi-Changer Control improve stability, and a 3-layered coating input sensitivity (HIGH MID LOW) are selec-
table.
put while avoiding digital circuitry such as
DSP and memory as much as possible. This
is equipped with a
zero crossing
Built-in • Two 2ch Aux. Inputs process, where the base steel material is
plated with copper followed by a nickel finish, mode allows direct reproduction of sound detection function, there is no switching noise
• 5-Band P.EQ • Fibre Optic Input/Output was applied. Even minute signals will be Optical Digital Input enables Optical Cable sources based on the original concept of while the volume is being changed, thus pro-
• Digital Time Alignment for Each Line Level • Vacuum Florescent Display reproduced with clarity. Connection
When creating a system with a CD/DVD auto
analog sound. viding smooth volume adjustment just as you
would get with an analog volume control.
Output • IR. Remote Control
Fluorescent Display (VFD) for Superior changer and components, optical digital con- World’s Finest 0.7cm Step Digital Time
CD Loading Slot Visibility nection enables high quality sound playback Alignment
Using a high-luminosity VFD, the display using a 96kHz Sampling D/A Converter or This function lets you set each speaker in a
offers clear visibility even under directly sun- Burr Brown 24bit D/A Converter. maximum 8-channel system to deliver the
light. The heater circuit used to drive the fluo- same acoustic effects with pinpoint accuracy

96kHz Sampling D/A Converter

Conventional CD players could only repro- Harmonic elements included in high range 96kHz sampling enables reproduction of Conceptual Diagram of Frequency/Phase
Characteristics
duce up to around 20kHz. add richness and depth to sound. sounds faithful to the original source.
Sampling takes place to convert digital sig- The format specifications for CD deemed the The 96kHz Sampling D/A Converter samples <Phase Characteristics>
nals to analog. In this process, digitized high frequency elements above 20kHz as at a much higher rate than the usual 44.1kHz
sound with a frequency range of up to about inaudible by the human ear, and thus they to offer reproduction frequencies as high as Phase
half the sampling frequency is reproduced. were not recorded. And even if such high fre- 48kHz (half the sampling frequency of shift occurs
For example, in the case of CDs which are quencies were reproduced during playback, 96kHz), surpassing the format specifications (dB) <Frequency Characteristics>
sampled at a frequency of 44.1kHz, playback they would be detected as noise elements for CD as the first such D/A Converter for car 0 Not available
is possible for up to half that, or 22.05 kHz. and removed by a digital filter. Not only that, audio use. By broadening the sampling range, -40 Reproduction
HX-D1 Not available in Australia. DRX9255EXL in Australia.
Sampling is set at 44.1kHz to achieve repro- but phase distortion was introduced as a it becomes possible to reproduce the subtle of high-range
duction of highs in the neighborhood of result of noise cut-off by the filter, thereby nuances and depth contained in harmonic
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spectrum CD RECEIVER/CeNET CONTROL CD RECEIVER/C-BUS CONTROL
20kHz. inhibiting the accurate reproduction of high elements while reducing phase distortion in 0 10k 20k 40k 70k 96k 100k (Hz)
frequency sounds. Ironically, it is the harmonic
elements contained in this high frequency
the high frequency range, delivering the full
expressiveness and natural resonation that is
Conventional audio Audio with 96kHz •Clarion High Fidelity CD Player Without Built-in Amplifier •CeNET Control •Clarion Performance CD Player Without Built in Amplifier •C-BUS CD
range that affects the depth and nuance of inherently present in sound.
sampling
of 6 Disc CD Changer •Dual 24-Bit D/A Converter •CD Text •HDCD Disc Changer Control •ALPHA Processor* •Dual 20-bit D/A Converter •4Volt
sound. Playback •High-capacity DC/DC Converter (± 15 V) •4 Volt / 4ch RCA / 4ch RCA Output (Max 9V) •High Visibility Blue VF Display •Copper
Output (Max 9V) •High Purity OFC Cable •2ch AUX Input •High Visibility Plated Chassis •High S/N Analogue Rotary Volume •18FM/6AM Presets
•iPod is for legal or right
Blue-White VF Display •Copper Plated Chassis •Optical Input Terminal for • FM Diversity
holder-authorised copying only.
Don’t steal music. iPod is a
connection with DCZ625 •Aluminium Analogue Rotary Volume Control • *The ALPHA processor was developed by Nippon Columbia Co, Ltd.

trademark of Apple Computer,

Inc., registered in the U.S. and
18FM/6AM Presets •FM Diversity •CeNet iPod Interface Compatible
other countries. *The products which do not have the CD TEXT function can not show the on-screen information for iPod.
*Only English is available for the on-screen information for iPod function.
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 HX SERIES

APA4300HX Not available in Australia.

4/3/2-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER

•Bridgeable for 4-,3 or 2ch mode operation SRS1751HX

•Power Guard Circuit •Low-loss Power Supply
with High Power Output •Continuous Average
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16.5CM (6 3/4¨) 2-WAY HX SERIES COMPONENT 85 39

Power Output: 300W (75 × 4 into 4 Ohms, 20Hz- SYSTEM

20kHz, 0.002% THD) Maximum Power Output: •

130
140
600W (4 × 150W 4 into 4-ohms) Variable 4-ch •
Low-Pass Filter and High-Pass Filter (50-200Hz) • 6.
5

Bass Extender (40~120Hz, 0~+12dB) Direct • •Glass fibre cone woofer with rubber surround •Pure silk dome tweeter with dual neodymium mag- 15 29 38

•
Input Digital Display with 4ch status information net •2-way mounting tweeter (variable angle flush mounting/surface mounting)
• Aluminium Housing With Built-in Cooling Fan •Extremely high frequency reproduction up to 120kHz •High grade --12dB/oct. 2-way crossover net-
work with level attenuator (0, --3 dB)
• 100kHz Extremely High Frequency Reproduction
• Dolby Digital/dts Ready
Power AMP

HX Series: A Difference You Can Hear and See 120kHz reproduction tweeter Rear-vented pole piece
The ultrasonic (harmonic) component The woofer pole piece is equipped with a
Unlimited Potential for Sound That Envelopes the Senses. New digital media is constantly pushing the limit on sound which lies beyond the frequency range
audible to humans recreates the sense of
vent that goes through to the back plate.
In addition to reducing heating in the voice
quality. Clarion’s HX Series takes them on with Super Tweeters
space and the fine nuances within the coil, the vent also substantially improves
Ultra High Range Reproduction Power Guide Circuit Input Mixing capable of reproducing an amazing 120kHz, making them music. As such, it has a very important the air emission volume from the woofer
Input Output Cancels Phase Shift The APA4300HX’s input stage pre- Clarion equips its APA4300HX with an ideal for 5.1ch applications where sound quality is a key factor. role. Concentrating on that component, duct, allowing the diaphragm to move
X1 + I-Vconverter
Unlike conventional amps, which allow vents the generation of clipping dis- input mixing function, a key feature AddZest chose a silk dome and dual smoothly through its stroke.
buffer
Transformer impedance
Amplifier
phase shifts of high-range frequencies tortion by holding down the gain when when bridging the left and right sig- And the glass fibre woofer cone offers improved internal loss neodymium magnets to develop this spe-
to become audible, Clarion’s overdrive distortion is detected at the nals. Combine that feature with the and sound propagation in order to accommodate the broader cialized tweeter for rich harmonic repro- Glass fiber cone
Current
feedback APA4300HX — equipped with a cur- output stage. By removing only distor- unit’s built-in, low-pass and high-pass duction. Leading the industry in 120kHz High-strength glass fibers are woven into
circuit rent feedback amplification circuit — tion elements, the amplifier protects filters and the dynamic range of digital sources such as DVDs, CDs. HX reproduction, we have already gone the cone, vertically and horizontally, giving
cancels these sound-hindering inter- your speakers result is an Input Mixing beyond the performance we need to greatly enhanced rigidity. There is very little
ruptions, resulting in crystal clear from potential
Power Guard
amplifier that 2ch 1ch(L+R) Series — your source for dynamic looks and dynamite sound.
Frequency Characteristics/Phase Characteristics Clarion Amp match next-generation media, such as distortion due to depression or flexing,
A(dB) sound. damage while Conventional Amp harmoniously L
MONO DVD audio and SACD, which reach even during high amplitude movement
Frequency Characteristics LPF
0 also maintaining compliments a R
OUT
beyond the human-audible frequency under high input levels, so the music repro-
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Aluminium Heat Sinks and Forced its superior monaural sub- INPUT OUTPUT range. The generous wide range proper- duction is always tight.
Phase Characteristics Cooling Fan sound qualities. woofer. ties also add a sense of stability and far-
Phase shift occurs For superior heat dissipation, reaching high-range reproduction in ordi-
Clarion’s APA4300HX employs a large, Low-Loss High-Output Power Supply nary CD playback.
Audible Range tunnel-shaped sub-heat sink, as well 4-Part Digital Meter and Quality Parts
as an internal, heat-sensitive fan. Stay in tune with your amplifier with The APA4300HX’s input stage pre- Variable angle tweeter
10k 20k 50k 100k Hz Located to the center of the chassis, the APA4300HX’s 4-Part digital vents the generation of clipping distor- The speaker can be mounted two ways, in
Conventional Power Amp the fan adds additional heat protec- meter. Monitor your amp’s real-time tion by holding down the gain when the dashboard or in a door. Even after the
APA4300HX tion to internal parts. This means the power output level and consumption, overdrive distortion is detected at the tweeter is mounted in place, its variable
amplifier will maintain peak perform- voltage level and internal temperature. output stage. By removing only distor- angle mounting allows you to change its
Current Feedback Amplification ance even when operating under tion elements, the amplifier protects direction and angle freely to the best ori-
Circuit extreme conditions. your speakers from entation for your seat position.
By employing a current feedback potential damage
amplification circuit — regarded as Direct Input Terminal while also maintain-
the circuit of choice in the home audio The longer an audio signal travels the ing its superior
industry — Clarion’s APA4300HX more chance there is for sound quality sound qualities.
paves the way to future technologies degradation. By employing a direct
such as DVD-Audio. This unique design input terminal, the audio signal travels
maximizes the potential of an amplifi- a short distance from input to output
er, allowing it to realize even ultra- during amplification, allowing the sig-
high frequency levels of 100kHz. This Low-Pass and High-Pass Filters
nal to maintain its original character- Outfitted with built-in, low-pass and
wideband, high-speed amplification cir- istics. The straight and non-contact
cuit also ensures stable phase char- high-pass filters (-24 dB/oct.), the
circuit also eliminates any contact APA4300HX allows for adjustment in
acteristics and response, resulting in points that can potentially harm your
warm, rich sound. the 50Hz to 200Hz frequency range
system’s sound quality. This results in over all channels. This setup is ideal
a smooth signal transfer and superior when operating Low Pass & High Pass Filters Pt UP
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a system that
Clear Harmonics
Allowing for the harmonious blend of Direct Input touts multiple
LPF HPF SRH291HX
soulful vocals with tone-rich instru- amplifiers and
Center Unit
Power Amp Final Stage Amp
subwoofers. 2CM (1/2¨) HX SERIES SUPER TWEETER
ments, Clarion’s current feedback
amplification circuit allows your ampli- Input Gain Up Filter Bass Extender
Output
fier to add dimension to your music. Direct Input 50Hz 200Hz
Fielding ultra-high frequency sound in 0,-6,-12
the range of 100kHz, the amplification
circuit provides your music with addi-
tional harmonic elements while main-
taining the main frequency element. •Pure silk dome tweeter with dual neodymium magnet •2-way mounting tweeter (vari-
The result is sound that engulfs the able angle flush mounting/surface mounting) •Extremely high frequency reproduction up
senses. to 120kHz •Includes --6dB/oct. in-line network with level attenuator (0, --6dB, --12dB)

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