Orion "The Beast" Power Amplifier XTR 2250 User's Manual
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1. TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 6 ACCESSORIES TO MAKE IT BETTER 7 8 TECHNICAL DESIGN 9 SYSTEM PLANNING 10 14 INSTALLATION 15 23 ADJUSTING THE SOUND OF THE SYSTEM 24 TROUBLESHOOTING 25 SPECIFICATIONS 26 WARRANTY INFORMATION 27 DESIGN All ORION amplifiers are designed on our sophisticated CAD system utilizing the latest technology available PRODUCTION Alf ORION amplifiers are made in the USA with high quality double sided PC boards containing superior grade components PRODUCT USE The ORION XTREMI Series sets new standards for performance and reliability They can attain sound pressure levels well in excess of 130 dB Use common sense and wear hearing protection when appropriate WARNING CLASSIFIED INFORMATION DO NOT READ If you hate reading manuals please read the installation section of this manual We took great care in writing this manual We have very important information that can make this awesome amplifier really perform If you choose not to read this information packed manual the audio gremlins are sure to haunt your system giving constant reminder of the foolishness of your decision PRACTICE SAFE SOUND CONTINUOUS EXPOSURE TO SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS OVER 100 dB MAY CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING LOSS HIGH POWERED AUTOMOTIVE SOUND SYSTEMS CAN GENERATE SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS IN EXCESS OF 130 dB FOR AN ORION POWERED SYSTEM THI2. Be Sure To Turn Off The Power When Disconnecting And Re connecting oa TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE This section provides you with a catalog of amplifier symptoms and their probable causes and solutions Before you consult this listing make sure the vehicle s electrical system is working properly by verifying that other electrical items e g headlights windows etc still function correctly Symptom Probable Cause Solution No Audio Audio cycles on and off Distorted Audio Audio level low Poor bass response External fuse blowing Low or No Remote Turn On connections Blown Fuse Power wires not connected Blown speakers or not connected Thermal Protection Circuits are properly shutting amplifier off each time it gets too hot Input Sensitivity not set properly and or damaged speaker s Low turn on voltage Mute circuit is on Speakers wired with wrong polarity causing cancellation of bass frequencies low voltage Incorrect wiring or short circuit abuse damaged speakers Check remote turn on voltage at amp and head unit Replace with new fast blow fuse Check butt splices or solder joints check Ground and Battery connections Use VOM or DVM to measure speaker coil impedance check speaker wiring connections Check location for adequate ventilation check speaker wiring for a short to chassis See page 25 Calibrating Input Sensitivity procedure check each step inspec
3. PRQ 300 PHD or 300 PSW tf there are no accessories equalizers crossovers etc used in the system 1 Turn off all power 2 Set the Gain controls on all amplifiers to their minimum position 3 Turn on the power to the amplifiers Turn on the radio and set the Volume control to approximately volume 4 Adjust the Gain control on each amplifier until the system is at full output just below clipping 5 Set the Volume control on the radio for desired listening level If ORION accessories are being used 1 Turn all power off 2 Set the gain controls on all amplifiers to their minimum positions 3 Set all frequency controls on the 300 PRQ Equalizer to flat response dots in top center position If a 300 PHD or 300 PSW is being used set both frequency controls and the boost cut controls to the center position 4 if a 300 PRQ PHD or PSW is being used set both input controls to minimum fully counterclockwise and the volume control to maximum fully clockwise 5 Turn on power to amplifiers Turn on the radio and set the Volume control for approximately volume 6 Adjust each input gain control on the pre amp until the system is at full output just below clipping If the input gain controls on the pre amp do not produce full volume increase the gain setting of each amplifier as required to realized full output Decrease the setting of the Volume control on the 300 PRQ to desired listening level CAUTION
4. and washers are recommended POWER CONNECTIONS 4 gauge wire used for both the power and ground wire Fuse holder as close a possible to the battery less than 18 Add additional ground wire to battery equal to the power wire used for B of the amplifier pasan KEEP FUSE 18 OR CONNECT TO REMOTE FUSE SIZE CLOSER TO THE BATTERY AMPLIFIER TURN ON LEAD SOAMP OF SOURCE UNIT MINIMAL FIGURE 1 A lt lt MIXED MONO WIRING Passive Crossover Frequencies must not overlap The lowest recommended impedance is 2Q per channel stereo e The lowest recommended impedance is 4Q bridged mono MIXED MONO In this configuration the woofer is run in mono and the left and right speakers are in stereo The stereo speakers are wired normally and the woofer is wired using the right negative and left positive speaker terminals Be sure to use the correct passive crossovers when using this configuration Capacitors are needed for the left and right speakers and a coil is needed for the woofer ALLI B NE NO BATTERY LEFT CHANNEL RIGHT CHANNEL MONO SUBVVOOFER 6 PUTS OUTPUTS AND PHANTOM WHAT TYPE OF INPUTS AND OUTPUTS CAN es BE USED e DIN signal input range to make full power 150mV RMS to 5 V RMS There are three different ways you can get signal to your amplifier RCA DIN and High Level Input Regardless of your source unit ORION has provided an input configuration to
5. easiest way to be ridiculed by your riends STEREO MODE STEREO WIRING e Lowest recommended impedance 2Q per channel stereo e Mono button push in for summed stereo operation RIGHT CHANNEL Ili i unn OM ONE BATTERY O a verr LEFT CHANNEL O BRIDGING All ORION amplifiers can be bridged by combining the power from the left and right channels to have one larger channel of amplification The output capability is double the amount of a single stereo channel ORION amplifiers can be bridged to a single mono channel or mixed mono for satellite and subwoofer applications MONO MODE 1 CHANNEL WIRING Output can be configured left right or mono output e The lowest recommended impedance is 4Q bridged mono MONO MODE 1 CHANNEL Use the left positive and the right negative speaker outputs Note Any time you bridge an amplifier each channel sees half the impedance of the actual speaker load For example if you bridge a single 4 ohm speaker each channel will see a 2 ohm load In this configuration vve recommend that you sum the left and right inputs to mono by depressing the mono button on the RCA side of the amplifier TUT BE OO BATTERY NOT USED BRIDGED OUTPUT FINDING A HOME FOR THE BEAST The location of your amplifier will depend on several important issues Due to the nature and size of the BEAST installation locations will most likely be limited With any am
6. low frequency subwoofer Amplifier 2 Lowest recommended impedance is 2Q stereo per channel e For optimum performance use the MBR7O0 an extra battery and a Transient Storage Capacitor This will ensure proper current delivery for maximum transient performance INSTALLATION Releasing the potential of the BEAST will depend directly on the quality of the installation Care taken during the installation process will be rewarded with years of satisfying performance If you are unsure about your installation capabilities please refer to your local Authorized Orion Dealer for technical assistance Orion Dealer s are trained professionals dedicated to extracting the maximum performance out of your Orion system If you think you can handle the BEAST Please read the entire installation section before starting This will prevent the oh my gosh installation practice of explaining to your friends that the BEAST is not a fire breathing dragon Although we provide a majority of accessory needs through Wired ORION does not sell magic smoke replacement canisters TOOLS FOR THE TRADE Listed are the majority of the tools required to perform the installation Having the proper tools will make the installation that much easier It is very difficult when you get half way through the installation and discover that you require a much desired tool to get yourself though a particular part of the installation This problem can be magnified by the disapp
7. maximize the performance of your system You can also use different combinations of RCA DIN and High Level Inputs and DIN output is paralleled with RCA input Outputs Listed are different ways to get audio signal in and out of your amplifier DIN AUX is programmable 15 Volt Rails can supply Phantom Power to ORION accessories RCA INPUTS AND OUTPUTS CONFIGURATION e Ground is used for power ground for Phantom Power and audio RCA signal input range to make full power 150mV RMS to 5 V ground for both DIN audio input and outputs RMS RCA left and right inputs are the main inputs for the amplifier Mono button is for mono low frequency operation EQ button engages built in equalization of 15dB at 40Hz AdB at 200Hz and 6dB at 10kHz NUT PK POWER INPUT TAN Goo eos poo gos a frrr Vrvrrvryyry GAIN am CONTROL RIGHT LEFT CHANNEL CHANNEL RIGHT CHANNEL INPUT INPUT INPUT 4 15 V PRE AMPLIFIER SUPPLY RAIL LEFT CHANNEL INPUT 15 V PRE AMPLIFIER SUPPLY RAIL Note Gain Control is used to match output from source unit to amplifier sensitivity This is not a volume control Properly adjusting the gain control is explained in the adjusting the sound of the system section in this manual ADJUSTING THE SOUND OF THE SYSTEM You will get less system noise if you keep the amplifier gain as low as possible This can be accomplished best with a preamp such as the ORION 300
8. D XTR 65 Orange Orange Black He Yellow Yellow ORION Yeliow Black XRG ORION k PAR Yellow Black S l _ Orange XTR amp CS Orange Black Yellow Yellow Black XTR2 10 DVC zz Yellow j GORION zi uma XTR2 15 DVC To Factory Alternator Ground Factory NM Y M xmvc To Factory Strap Ground Orange Black i i Alternator Ground Factory Y Y Strap Ground A Vehicles Batten v silliary Battery Y Y Ground H Vehicles Battery Auxilliary Battery Orange Black XI DVC Ground Y Y Vehicles Battery Vehicles Battery Amplifier 1 receives high pass audio information from the CS1 to operate high frequency front tweeters in stereo Amplifier 1 receives high pass audio information from the CS1 to operate high frequency front satellites in stereo e Amplifier 1 Lowest recommended impedance is 2Q stereo per channel Amplifier 1 Lowest recommended impedance is 2Q stereo per channel e Amplifier 2 received bandpass audio information from the CS1 to operate mid frequency front midrange in stereo Amplifier 2 received high pass audio information from the CS1 to operate high frequency rear satellites in stereo Amplifier 2 Lowest recommended impedance is 2Q stereo per channel e Amplifier 2 Lowest recommended im
9. S I5 REAL EASY WHEN PLAYING YOUR SYSTEM AT HIGH SPL LEVELS PLEASE USE HEARING PROTECTION AND PREVENT LONG TERM EXPOSURE INTRODUCTION Congratulations You have captured The Beast Producing a kilowatt of sonic perfection the XTR 2250 amplifier is the result of years of tedious field research and experimentation Each ORION amplifier is hand built and thoroughly tested to ensure it will perform under the most demanding situations Our five step quality control process along with our 2 hour burn in guarantees the best sounding most reliable amplifier in the known galaxy VVe at Orion strive to give you all the latest and up to date information about this product What we can t give you in this manual is personal installation or technical experience If you have questions concerning the use or application of this product please refer to the nearest Authorized Orion Dealer for assistance We at Orion also provide technical assistance from our technical gurus If these people cannot answer your questions then it is time to climb that hill and pray for that mystic vision The direct access to our technical support is 1 602 730 8200 ext 215 WHAT S IN THE BOX Included in this box are all the necessary mounting hardvvare and cables for your basic installation Listed below is a detailed list of the components included in this system package QUALITY DESCRIPTION Power amplifier Installation Manual XTR 2250 Amplifier Fused female s
10. earance of your Mac Guyver friend that if necessary could make plastic explosives out of a match candy bar and aluminum foil So much for the lecture Some of these tools are necessities Some make the job much easier Electric Drill with assorted drill bits Utility Knife Phillips and Flat blade screw drivers Pliers standard and needle nose Wire brush or emory sandpaper for chassis grounding Solder Iron and Solder Grommets Heat shrink tubing Nylon Tie straps Volt Ohm Meter Optional Wire Cutters Wire Crimpers Wire Stripers TOP TEN INSTALLATION TIPS TO AVOID RIDICULE FROM YOUR FRIENDS DO NOT mount the amplifier upside down This prevents the amplifiers ability to dissipate heat DO NOT wire the amplifier to any part of the factory fuse block Do this if you enjoy replacing fuses on the side of the road Y DO NOT mount the amplifier in the engine compartment The amplifier does not perform well when exposed to the outer elements created by mother nature DO NOT make power connections to the amplifier while the battery ground is connected to the vehicle electrical system This could generate big sparks which will just ruin the gold plate finish on your wired terminal connectors Y DO NOT Drill or mount any part of the amplifier or its power connections or anything for that matter to the following fuel lines gas tank brake lines radiator if you avoid number 3 this should be impossible battery out
11. eded for maximum performance during extreme musical transients Audio Interlink Cables RCA amp DIN Passive Crossovers Wired provides a variety of optimized passive crossovers These crossovers are designed to maximize the performance of an ORION passive system Raw Crossover Components Available from Wired high quality raw crossover components offer the ability to customize and fine tune an ORION passive system Silencer Damping Material For improved sound quality and increased dynamic range install our cold and heat resistant vibro acoustic damping material in door panels trunk lids floor boards and any other noise vibrations inducing problem areas e Grille Cloth Matches our vinyl and carpet perfectly for beautiful custom installs Automotive Vinyl For that from the factory look use our vinyl in conjunction with our matching grille cloth and carpet Automotive Carpet Acoustically transparent carpet without backing for that from the factory look Matches our vinyl and grille cloth As if you didn t already get that Other accessories are available for all automotive installation needs Please refer to your local Authorized Orion Dealer for more information on the amazing possibilities TECHNICAL DESIGN FEATURES The ORION BEAST is a statement of engineering excellence Conceived with no boundaries the performance capabilities of the BEAST is limited only to your imagination No for
12. ior of the vehicle The bass is boosted at 40 Hz by 15 dB mid bass boom is cut at 200 Hz by 4 dB and high frequencies are boosted by 6 dB at 10 kHz to compensate for the high frequency absorption of the vehicle s upholstery Left and Right Peak Indicators Used in conjunction with the input sensitivity control to match the amplifier s peak output with the maximum undistorted output available from the source unit Parallel RCA and DIN Inputs Provide considerable versatility for inter connection between ORION signal processors and other ORION amplifiers Complimentary Bi Polar Matched Outputs Matched outputs have less distortion and better sound quality Thermal stability is improved as heat is dissipated from the devices more evenly G SYSTEM PLANNING The most important part of your amplifier installation is system planning By deciding on a system plan you can accurately determine the configuration of your amplifier wiring To assist you in your system planning we provide you with the performance capabilities of the BEAST as well as the requirements to maximize the performance of this awesome amplifier In addition we have provided several system designs you can choose for your system configuration The XTR 2250 is not your ordinary two channel amplifier Its power rating of 250 watts per channel into 4Q stereo 1000 watts mono is typically more power than ordinary speakers can handle Although the BEAST has been optimized f
13. m of reality was left unexplored in the development of the BEAST Free from the constraints of textbook engineering our engineering DREAM TEAM developed the best sounding most powerful two channel amplifier in our known cosmic dimension Listed below are just a few features ORION unclassified secrets incorporated in the BEAST to achieve this performance level only available from ORION ep DUAL PRS MOSFET Power Supplies Pulse Regulated Supply hana aw This is the heart of the BEAST s performance capabilities The PRS Supply was developed by ORION to free the amplifier from the constraints that is common with the PWM Pulse Width Modulated Supply This proprietary power supply design is so advanced textbook engineers cannot understand how it works So much for their ability The advantage of the PRS supply is that it has extremely fast reaction time low output impedance for superior damping control and stability during voltage fluctuations for reliable performance in the harsh automotive environment 15V Phantom Power Supply Supplies Phantom Power for ORION accessories On board power supplies for ORION external signal processors eliminate ground loops between amplifier and signal processors This ensures noise free maximum dynamic performance from all accessories Power supplies are protected from excessive current and low voltage situations Built in Equalization Circuit Compensates for frequency imbalance created by the inter
14. or low frequency reproduction it makes an awesome full range amplifier or high frequency amplifier When using the BEAST for full range or low frequency applications the current demand of the amplifier can sometimes exceed the capabilities of the factory electrical system We at ORION highly recommend the use of the MBR 70 Battery Regulator and an extra battery with the use of the Wired transient support capacitor to achieve maximum performance Adding these accessories will ensure the reliable performance of the BEAST SYSTEM 1 Yellow Black Orange Orange Black Ground To Factory Alternator Ground Factory Strap Ground AuxiMary Battery ob Vehicles Battery Ground e Adds CS1 Active Crossover e Amplifier 1 received high pass audio information from the CS1 to operate high frequency satellites in stereo e Amplifier 1 Lowest recommended impedance is 2Q stereo per channel Amplifier 2 receives low pass information from the CS1 to operate low frequency subwoofer e Amplifier 2 lowest recommended impedance is 4Q bridged mono e For optimum performance use the MBR7O an extra battery and a Transient Storage Capacitor This will ensure proper current delivery for maximum transient performance ma SYSTEM 2 We TENTE Yellow 4 Yellow Black ORION XTR IND Ground Ground Orange Black XTR IN
15. peaker plug pigtail harness 50 amp Circuit Breaker 2 ft section of Wired 4 gauge power cable red Na a a jacket 1 2 ft section of Wired 4 Gauge Ground Cable black jacket 4 Metal self tapping Phillips screws ACCESSORIES TO MAKE IT BETTER To finish the installation of the beast you need installation accessories designed to maximize its performance To accomplish this we have created a division of Orion Wired for your accessory needs Following are just some of the accessories available to make your awesome system even better e XTREME 4 AWG Power and Ground Cable These 4 Gauge power wires have 413 strands of oxygen free copper for the maximum in current delivery and corrosion protection XTREME Speaker Wire 10 AWG 12 AWG and 16 AWG sizes available These speaker wires have from 26 strands of oxygen free copper 16 AWG to 105 strands 10 AWG for the maximum delivery in sonic integrity MBR 70 Multiple Battery Regulator The MBR 70 is a smart battery regulator isolator that senses and regulates the voltage of the vehicle s battery and auxiliary batteries dedicated for the audio system e Modular Fuse Holders e Battery and Ring Terminals Battery Clamp amp Ring Terminals are gold plated for better corrosion protection and cosmetic appeal These ring terminals are perfectly suited for power and ground connections with other Wired accessories Transient Support Capacitors Provides extra current ne
16. pedance is 20 stereo per channel Amplifier 3 receives low pass audio information from the CS1 to operate low frequency subwoofer Amplifier 3 receives low pass audio information from the CS1 to operate low frequency subwoofer Amplifier 3 Lowest recommended impedance is 2Q stereo per channel Amplifier 3 Lowest recommended impedance is 202 stereo per channel Two additional batteries are recommended to maximize the power in this installation Two additional batteries are recommended to maximize the power in this installation e For optimum performance use the MBR70 an extra battery and a Transient Storage Capacitor This will ensure proper current delivery for For optimum performance use the MBR70 an extra battery and a maximum transient performance Transient Storage Capacitor This will ensure proper current delivery for G2 maximum transient 13 SYSTEM 4 ORION pin Yellow Yellow Black Yellow 4 Yellow Black Ground Orange Black Orange 4 To Factory Yellow Black Alternator Ground Factory Strap Ground Vehicles Battery Ground Amplifier 1 receives high pass audio information from the CS1 to operate high frequency front and rear satellites in stereo Amplifier 1 Lowest recommended impedance is 2Q stereo per channel Amplifier 2 received low pass audio information from the CS1 to operate
17. plifier there are several possible mounting locations and configurations that can be optimal We will cover the most obvious of situations PASSENGER COMPARTMENT MOUNTING If you are going to mount the amplifier in the passenger compartment make sure you have adequate room for ventilation The BEAST has its own internal cooling system To maximize its performance do not restrict the airflow around the fan inlet or the exhaust Keep a minimum of one inch of clearance around the amplifier for adequate cooling TRUNK COMPARTMENT MOUNTING Mounting the BEAST in the trunk of the vehicle will provide excellent performance as long as you do not mount the amplifier upside down or restrict the airflow of either the fan inlet or the exhaust As the BEAST is a very large amplifier make sure the location you have chosen will provide adequate support for the weight of the amplifier ENGINE COMPARTMENT MOUNTING The BEAST should NEVER repeat NEVER be mounted in the engine compartment Failure to obey this warning will result in the void of your warranty and the harassment from your closest friends POWER AND SPEAKER CONNECTIONS Power and ground connection is made via the 4 ga power connector The ground wire should be as short as possible and grounded to the chassis of the vehicle Do not use a self tapping screw for the ground connection A loose connection can cause resistance in the circuit and overheat the amplifier A bolt nut
18. side body panels air conditioning any glass surface and so on In other words THINK BEFORE YOU DRILL This is most important when considering that your vehicle is your second largest purchase the average household will make A good rule of thumb would be to ask yourself would your significant other mind if you did this to your house If the answer is yes then DON T DO IT DO NOT block the fan inlet and exhaust for the amplifier This would be like putting a plastic bag over your head Great party fun but difficult to drive home with D DO NOT use the amplifier as a major structural support in your vehicle It s called the BEAST for its performance capabilities not for its capabilities as a load bearing member DO NOT Ground the amplifier to the seat bolt or any other pre drilled or fabricated location These fasteners were designed to mount things not for electrical connections For best grounding find a location on the chassis as close to the amplifier as possible remove any paint or other electrically limiting materials and bolt the amplifier ground wire with a eyelet to the chassis of the vehicle This will ensure years of trouble free performance DO NOT ground wires other than the power ground to the chassis of the vehicle This can result in blown fuses unwanted noises in the audio signal and amplifier overheating di DO NOT use ORION amplifiers with other manufacturer amplifiers Not using an ORION amplifier is probably the
19. t each speaker for damage and repair or replace suspected component Refer to head unit owner s manual Check electrical system for low voltage check speaker ground connection Check polarity of wires from amplifiers to each speaker as defined by the system check battery connections Refer to Electrical Installation page 25 and check each installation step O IN REALLY SMALL PRINT As we are always finding new ways to improve our product the features and specifications are subject to change without notice At least as far as you will know ae per channel alt driven 12 V Distortion maximum at 4 C 20 WARRANTY SERVICE ORION Industries Inc hereafter ORION warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms PARTS and LABOR are warrantied for a period of 2 years from the date of the first consumer purchase from an Authorized ORION Dealer Except as specified below this warranty covers ALL defects in material and workmanship in this product The following are NOT covered by this warranty 1 Any product which is NOT purchased from an Authorized ORION Dealer If you are uncertain as to whether your dealer is authorized please contact ORION at 602 730 8200 In countries other than the USA each distributor warrantees the ORION products which it sells If product is purchased from a non authorized dealer the warranty is 90 days form date of p
20. tate AR AUDIO AL PRO 20 NOE HIGH PERFORMANCE CAR AUDIO 1995 ORION Industries Incorporated One of the ADST family of companies Part 9000 0080
21. urchase 2 Any product on which the serial number has been defaced modified or removed 3 Damage or malfunction resulting from a accident misuse abuse unauthorized modification or failure to follow the instructions provided with the product b repair by anyone NOT authorized by ORION c damage due to shipping these claims must be presented to the freight carrier d removal or installation of the product e any failure that has NOT been caused by a defect in material or workmanship This warranty is in effect for the original purchaser only ORION will pay for labor and material expense for covered items ORION does not cover removal or installation charges payment of shipping charges to ORION payment of OUT OF WARRANTY shipping charges or damage to other property caused by any defects in this product Orion Industries 9235 S McKemy Tempe AZ 85284 For IN WARRANTY service you must include a copy of the original dated sales receipt including serial number from an Authorized ORION Dealer Please also enclose your name return street address No P O Boxes and a detailed description of the problem Exclusion 1 This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied 2 In no event will ORION be liable for any consequential damages resulting from use of the products or any defect in the product This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to s
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