Orion Car Audio HCCA-D1200 Car Amplifier User Manual
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1. FE I cM SEUSS aih pum Se sie ele Be he SS CAR ITI Ve 4 CONTENTS Introduction What s in the Box Important Note Practice Safe Sound Record Your Serial Number and Date End Panel Layouts CEA Specifications Specifications Amplifier Settings Signal Input and Output Configurations Input Gain Phase Switches Line Output Configurations System Expansion Internal Crossover Configurations Low Pass Crossover High Pass Crossover Fine Tuning the Crossovers Adjusting INTELLi Q Infinite Baffle Example High Pass Set at 30Hz Sealed Example High Pass Set at 20Hz Sealed Example High Pass Set at 30Hz Vented Example High Pass Set at 30Hz Remote Gain Operation Amplifier Wiring Power Connections for the HCCA D1200 and HCCA D2400 Power Connections for the HCCA D5000 Speaker Connections Bridging Amplifier Installation Choosing Mounting Locations Passenger Compartment Trunk Compartment General Precautions and Installation Tips Tools of the Trade Step By Step Installation Set Up and Troubleshooting Testing the System Adjusting the Sound of the System Troubleshooting Tips Appendix Programmable Features 2005 Directed Electronics all rights reserved 1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for your purchase of Orion s HCCA D1200 HCCA D2400 or HCCA D5000 power amplifier Each Orion amplifier is designed to be the leader in its class offering the most power advanced features and extreme ease of use In high end sound system2. 3 00 5 00 V This feature allows the input gain range to be limited This feature is useful to prevent the amplifier from being overdriven The Default setting turns the Input Gain Range feature off the input gain adjustment is settable over the full range of the control NOTE the Input Gain Adjustment is set to Lock see below the Input Gain Range adjustment will not be altered until the Input Gain Adjustment is set to Unlock Input Gain Adjustment Unlock Lock When set to Lock the input gain adjustment is disabled This can be set to lock after the amplifier has been installed and set up to prevent accidental or unwarranted adjustment 20 O 2005 Directed Electronics all rights reserved NOTE Use caution when adjusting or unlocking gain as restricting the range or unlock ing the range can result in sudden increases in gain The Valet Monitoring and Anti Theft options below require the ESP2 alarm to be learned into the amplifier Prior to setting the valet or anti theft to Enable or On execute the TXID routine The ESP2 alarm must be the one installed in the vehicle Valet Monitoring Disable Enable Used in conjunction with an ESP 2 security system to prevent operation of the amplifier when the security system is in Valet mode When Valet mode is Enabled and the valet code is received from the alarm system the amplifier will not power up the next time it goes through a remote line On cycle using the head un
3. INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO EXPRESS WARRANTY IMPLIED WARRANTY WARRA TY OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND WARRANTY OF NON INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW AND DIRECTED NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY PERSON TO ASSUME FOR ANY LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE 8 SALE OF THE PRODUCT DIRECTED HAS ABSOLUTELY NO LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL ACTS OF THIRD PARTIES INCLUDING ITS AUTHORIZED DEALERS OR INSTALLERS Unit must be T returned to Directed postage pre paid with consumer s name telephone number and address authorized dealer s name and address and product description IN ORDER FOR THIS WARRANTY TO BE VALID YOUR UNIT MUST BE SHIPPED WITH PROOF OF INSTALLATION BY AN AUTHORIZED DIRECTED DEALER ALL UNITS RECEIVED BY DIRECTED FOR WARRANTY REPAIR WITHOUT PROOF OF DIRECTED DEALER INSTALLATION WILL BE COVERED BY THE LIMITED 1 YEAR PARTS AND LABOR WARRANTY Note This warranty does not cover labor costs for the removal and reinstallation of the unit BY PURCHASING THIS PRODUCT THE CONSUMER AGREES AND CONSENTS THAT ALL DISPUTES BETWEEN THE CONSUMER AND DIRECTED SHALL BE RESOLVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA LAWS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY CALIFORNIA DEN is a proud member of AA N Designed and Engineered in the USA by Lixected ELECTRONICS 2005 Directed Electronics All rights reserved G47505 10 15 11 05
4. be programmed or accessed by your installer to customize or troubleshoot your system Factory default settings are shown in bold NOTE TheBitwriter must have software version 2 3 or above to access the amplifier fea tures menu NOTE setting marked Reserved is for future development Turn On Delay 0 75 1 25 1 75 2 25 2 75 3 25 seconds Delays the amplifier turn on when the head or source unit is turned on This eliminates any annoying pops or noise during power up from the head or source unit from feeding through to the amplifier Service Code Display OFF Flash Code on LED Reserved Clear Last Fault When set to Off the service code display will not be displayed on top of the amplifier see Top Light Options feature below and the amplifier operates nor mally When set to Flash Code on LED the LED on top of the amplifier will be enabled to flash the diagnostic code see table below The Clear Last Fault setting is used by your installer to clear the last fault event detected by the amplifier When the Clear Last Fault setting is used execute a read cycle from the Bitwriter prior to attempting further writes This resynchronizes the Bitwriter ESP 2 Status Indicator Flashing Turn On delay or TX learn Slow Flash 50 duty cycle Overvoltage Arm Valet received Amplifier in Anti theft Valet Amplifier armed Input Gain Range Volts Default 0 15 0 50 V 0 50 1 00 V 1 00 3 00 V
5. input voltage at 14 4VDC 2 Continuous 20 load 20Hz to 200Hz 1 THD with input voltage at 14 4VDC 2005 Directed Electronics all rights reserved AMPLIFIER SETTINGS Signal Input and Output Configurations The input section of the amplifier consists of a phase switch that sets the output configura tion infrasonic switch gain controls high pass and low pass crossovers controls Intelli Q control and RCA inputs The input section makes it easy to adapt this amplifier to most sys tem configurations Input Gain These Orion amplifiers have level adjustments to allow for easy integration with any source unit The input sensitivity can be adjusted from 150mV to 5V Refer to Testing the System and Adjusting the Sound of the System sections of this guide for detailed instructions on setting the gain Phase Switches e 0 leaves output unaffected The output signal is in phase with the input signal e 180 inverts the output The channel is 180 output of phase This configuration is useful for inverting the phase of subwoofers to improve staging in a vehicle This is also used when bridging two amplifiers into one speaker Line Output Configurations System Expansion NOTE When expanding your system by adding additional Orion amplifiers in the signal chain use only the same model s as the first amplier in the chain The line outputs on Orion amplifiers offer easy unlimited system expansion Routing signal from a s
6. manual before beginning the installation What s in the Box 1 Amplifier 1 Spare fuse s 1 Allen wrench 2 5mm 1 Allen wrench 3mm 8 8 self tapping black Phillips head pan head screws 4 flat washers with adhesive 1 3 phono cable 1 15 ESP cable amplifier to security system cable 1 Amplifier installation and operation manual 1 Window decal IMPORTANT NOTE Prior to servicing your vehicle ensure that the alarm system is disarmed Due to the ampli fier s anti theft feature if enabled if the main power to the amplifier is removed while the security system is armed the amplifier operation is disabled To reset the amplifier refer to Appendix Programmable Features 2 2005 Directed Electronics all rights reserved PRACTICE SAFE SOUND Continuous exposure to sound pressure levels over 100dB may cause permanent hearing loss High power automotive sound systems can generate sound pressure levels in excess of 130dB When playing your system at high levels please use hearing protection and avoid long term exposure RECORD YOUR SERIAL NUMBER AND DATE To ensure your warranty see back cover please record the following information regard ing your new amplifier Model Serial Number Date of Purchase Purchased from END PANEL LAYOUTS 6 7 8 9 1011 12 mm GAN INFRASONC HPF INTELLIQ LPF REMOTE PHASE ESP PORT RCA Input accepts RCA input fr
7. wires and repair connected or replace as needed Speakers are blown Check system with known work ing speaker and repair or replace speakers as needed Audio cycles on and off Thermal protection engages Make sure there is proper venti when amplifier heat sink lation for amplifier and improve temperature exceeds 90 C ventilation as needed 190 F Loose or poor audio input Check RCA connections and repair or replace as needed Loose power connections Check power wire and ground connections and repair or replace as needed Distorted output Amplifier level sensitivity Readjust gain Refer to the set too high exceeding Adjusting the Sound of the maximum capability of System section of this manual amplifier for detailed instructions Impedance load to amplifier Check speaker impedance load too low if below 10 rewire the speakers to achieve higher impedance Shorted speaker wires Check speaker wire connections and fix or replace as needed Speaker not connected Check speaker wiring and repair to amplifier properly or replace as needed Refer to the Speaker Connections section of this guide for detailed instructions 18 Q 2005 Directed Electronics all rights reserved Symptom Probable Cause Distorted output Internal crossover not set properly for speakers Speakers are blown Poor bass response Speakers wired with wrong polarity causing cancellation at low frequencies Crossover set incorrectly Imped
8. your system the midrange and tweeter output may be on the same output channels Fine tune the output level between midrange and tweeters Refer to the Internal Crossover Configuration section of this manual for detailed instruc tions Repeat Steps 5 7 for the rear speakers If you do not have rear speakers con tinue to Step 10 Set levels between the front and rear midrange and tweeters for optimum front rear balance Turn up the level control corresponding to the woofer output until you hear slight distortion and turn back the level control slightly for an undistorted output Fine tune the output level between satellite speakers and the woofers Refer to the Internal Crossover Configuration section of this manual for detailed instructions If using an HP RB1 adjust the level to the output of the woofer to match the sonic requirements of the system Enjoy your awesome Orion sound system 2005 Directed Electronics all rights reserved 17 Troubleshooting Tips Symptom Probable Cause Action To Take No output Low or no remote turn on Check remote turn on voltage at voltage amplifier and repair as needed Fuse blown Check power wire s integrity and check for speaker shorts Fix as needed and replace fuse Power wires not connected Check power wire and ground connections and repair or replace as needed Audio input not connected Check RCA connections and repair or replace as needed Speaker wires not Check speaker
9. 50Hz 2 5dB Linear Bandwidth Damping Factor Input Sensitivity Supply Voltage Range Terminal Wire Gauge High Pass Crossover 10Hz to 500Hz 3dB gt 200 150mV to 5V rms 9 to 16V thermal DC offset reverse polarity short protection under voltage over voltage Power 0 1 AWG Remote 12 AWG Ground 0 1AWG Speaker 12 AWG 20kO 2 30 Amp 13 x10 5 x2 3 8 Ibs Crossov Continuously variable 20 150Hz 10Hz to 500Hz 3dB gt 200 150mV to 5V rms 9 to 16V thermal DC offset reverse polarity short protection under voltage over voltage Power 0 1 AWG Remote 12 AWG Ground 0 1AWG Speaker 12 AWG 20kO 3 40 Amp 13 x10 5 x2 3 8 Ibs er Section Continuously variable 20 150Hz 10Hz to 500Hz 3dB gt 200 150mV to 5V rms 9 to 16V thermal DC offset reverse polarity short protection under voltage over voltage Power 0 1 AWG Remote 12 AWG Ground 0 1AWG Speaker 12 AWG 20kO In line 250 Amp 13 x10 5 x2 3 8 Ibs Continuously variable 20 150Hz Low Pass Crossover Infrasonic Filter Intelli Q Continuously variable 30 250Hz Selectable On Off 24dB Octave 6dB at 20Hz 0 10dB boost Continuously variable 30 250Hz Selectable On Off 24dB Octave 6dB at 20Hz 0 10dB boost Continuously variable 30 250Hz Selectable On Off 24dB Octave 6dB at 20Hz 0 10dB boost 1 Continuous 40 load 20Hz to 200Hz 1 THD with
10. B level all bits high 14 O 2005 Directed Electronics all rights reserved RTA real time analyzer Soldering iron and solder Utility knife Wire brush or sandpaper for chassis grounding Wire crimper Wire cutters Wire strippers Step By Step Installation Step 1 Determine the location for the amplifier Refer to the Choosing Mounting Locations section of this guide for detailed information Step 2 Decide on the system configuration for your amplifier For system sugges tions refer to the Speaker Connections section of this guide Step3 Run all the wires from the amplifier location to the speakers source unit and battery Do not connect the battery at this time Be sure to run RCAs and power and speaker wires away from factory electrical wires and system as they pose a great potential for induced system noise Pre drill amplifier mounting holes Be sure to think before you drill Gas tanks fuel lines and other obstructions have a nasty way of hiding them selves For best results use a marking pen to mark the mounting holes and pre drill these holes with a standard 1 8 drill bit Mount the amplifier Make sure the amplifier is mounted on a flat surface If this is not possible do not over tighten the screws so that the chassis of the amplifier is twisted or bent Turn the vehicle s key switch to the off position Disconnect the vehicle s battery ground terminal Connect power wires to the amplifier ground first th
11. ELLi Q Maximum boost can potentially cause woofer damage due to over excursion Fine Tuning the Crossovers The low pass and high pass crossover sections are each marked at four frequency points for ease of system adjustment The low pass crossover section is marked at 30Hz 50Hz 150Hz and 250Hz The high pass crossover section is marked at 20Hz 33Hz 90Hz and 150Hz Specific crossover points can be chosen based on the recommended operational bandwidth of your speakers Adjusting INTELLi Q Incorporated in the high pass crossover INTELLi Q maximizes the performance of a sub woofer The high pass subsonic filter removes unwanted bass output from the woofer increasing the output of a subwoofer by as much as 3 dB due to the increased mechanical power handling Depending on the enclosure using INTELLi Q can increase the low fre quency response by an additional 10dB The type of enclosure used and the woofer s excur sion capability determine acceptable boost levels Listed below are recommended boost lev els for different enclosure designs 8 2005 Directed Electronics all rights reserved Enclosure Type Infinite Baffle Sealed Vented Sealed Band pass Vented Band pass Aperiodic OdB Tune above Fs of woofer Tune above Fs of woofer Tune to port frequency Tune above Fs of woofer Tune to port frequency Set crossover to Fs of woofer Boost Levels 3dB High X Max Drivers Tune above Fs of w
12. P Signal to Noise Ratio 60 dBA reference 1 Watt into 4 ohms ow lt CEA 208 Aliant Y Additional Power Output 600 Watts RMS x 1 at 1 ohm at 14 4 Supply lt 1 THD N HCCA D2400 SUR Power Output 450 Watts RMS x 1 at 4 ohms and 1 THD N 274 Signal Noise Ratio 60 dBA reference 1 Watt into 4 ohms A 4 CEA 200 Additional Power Output 1200 Watts RMS x 1 at 1 ohm at 14 4 Supply lt 1 THD N Y Tant 77 HCCA D5000 59 Power Output 1000 Watts RMS 1 at 4 ohms and lt 1 THD N Ty Signal to Noise Ratio 60 dBA reference 1 Watt into 4 ohms ows 4 9085 Additional Power Output 2500 Watts RMS 1 at 1 ohm at 14 4 Supply lt 1 THD N 2005 Directed Electronics all rights reserved 5 SPECIFICATIONS Amplifier Section HCCA D1200 HCCA D2400 HCCA D5000 Power Output 40 Watts 1 250 x 1 450 x 1 1000 x 1 Power Output 20 Watts 400 x 1 800 x 1 1600 x 1 Power Output 10 Watts Amplifier Externally Bridgeable 600 x 1 gt 7096 into 10 load at max power yes 1200 x 1 gt 7096 into 10 load at max power yes 2500 x 1 gt 70 into 10 load at max power yes Remote Bass Function Distortion at Rated Power Frequency Response yes HP RB1 supplied lt 1 0 THD N 20Hz to 250Hz 2 5 yes HP RB1 supplied lt 1 0 THD N 20Hz to 250Hz 2 5 yes HP RB1 supplied lt 1 0 THD N 20Hz to 2
13. This type of mounting will yield the best cool ing due to the convection effect of the amplifier chassis 2005 Directed Electronics all rights reserved 13 General Precautions and Installation Tips WARNING Be careful not to cut or drill into gas tanks fuel lines brake lines hydraulic lines vacuum lines or electrical wiring when working on your vehicle Disconnect the vehicle s ground wire at the battery before making or breaking connections to the audio system s power supply terminals Do not use this amplifier unmounted Failing to securely mount the amplifier can result in damage or injury particularly in the event of an accident An unmounted amplifier becomes a dangerous projectile in the event of a crash Never mount the amplifier where it might get wet Mount the amplifier so the wire connections will not be pulled Route the wires where they will not be scraped pinched or damaged in any fashion The 12V power supply wire must be fused as close as possible to the battery terminal ide ally within 18 Use the recommended fuse size or circuit breaker listed in the Power Connections section of this manual If you need to replace the fuse plugged into the side of the amplifier replace the fuse with the same size and type fuse that came with the amplifier If you are not sure as to the correct value refer to the Power Connections section of this manual for details Using a higher cur rent fuse may result in damage to the
14. amplifier that is not covered under warranty NOTE Make sure all the equipment in the system is turned off when making or break ing connections to the input RCAs or speaker terminals Turn on the system and slowly turn up the volume control only after double checking all wire connections Power for systems with a single amplifier can be supplied by most automotive electrical sys tems Systems with multiple amplifiers may require a higher capacity battery alternator or the use of a storage capacitor We strongly recommend the use of a Directed Audio Essentials power capacitor with an extra battery in larger stereo systems Orion amplifiers generate a certain amount of heat as part of normal operation Be sure the area around the amplifier is unobstructed to allow adequate air circulation Remember beach blankets last week s laundry school books and homework papers located on top of the amplifier do not improve air flow and may become damaged Tools of the Trade Listed below are the majority of the tools required to perform an installation Having the proper tools will make the installation that much easier Some of these tools are necessities some will just make the job easier Allen Wrenches 2 5mm and 3mm DMM or VOM Electric drill with assorted drill bits Grommets Heat shrink tubing Marking pen Nylon tie straps Phillips and flat blade screw drivers Pliers standard and needle nose Reference CD with 1 kHz Sine Wave at Od
15. ance load at amplifier is too low Battery fuse blowing Short in power wire or incorrect wiring Fuse used is smaller than recommended Actual current exceeds fuse rating Amplifier fuse blowing Fuse used is smaller than recommended Impedance load at amplifier too low Speaker is blown with shorted outputs Actual current exceeds fuse rating 2005 Directed Electronics all rights reserved Action To Take Readjust crossovers Refer to the Internal Crossover Configuration section of this guide for detailed instructions Check system with known work ing speakers and fix or replace as needed Check speaker polarity and fix as needed Reset crossovers Refer to the Internal Crossover Configuration section of this guide for detailed instructions Check speaker impedance load if below 10 rewire speakers to achieve higher impedance Check power and ground con nections and replace or repair as needed Replace with proper fuse size Check speaker impedance load If below 10 rewire speakers to achieve higher impedance Replace with proper fuse size Check speaker impedance load If below 10 rewire speakers to achieve higher impedance Check system with known work ing speakers and fix or replace as needed Check speaker impedance load If below 10 rewire speakers to achieve higher impedance 19 APPENDIX PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES The following listing are ESP 2 features that can
16. e sound of the system Adjusting the sound of the system is accomplished by setting the level controls and adjusting the internal crossovers Step 1 Turn the signal source volume control all the way down Set any tone con trols to their flat or defeated positions This includes the loudness control Step2 Turn the level controls of the amplifier to their minimum positions Step3 Choose music with high dynamic content that you like with which you are familiar and will be used most often in the system Step4 Turn the source unit s volume control up to its highest undistorted output level If you lack test equipment this point occurs between 3 4 to full volume depending on the quality of your source unit Listen for any audible distor tion If any distortion is audible reduce the volume of the source unit until you have an undistorted output Leave the volume control at this position during your system tuning While listening to your chosen dynamic music turn up the level control corre sponding to the midrange output until you hear slight distortion and turn the level control back slightly for an undistorted output Depending on your sys tem the midrange and tweeter output may be on the same output channels 16 Q 2005 Directed Electronics all rights reserved Turn up the level control corresponding to the tweeter output until you hear slight distortion and turn back the level control slightly for an undistorted output Depending on
17. en 12 V and REM Connect the RCA and speaker wires to the amplifier Check the quality of your speakers and signal connections This will determine the ultimate per formance of your Orion amplifier Refer to the Signal Input and Output Level Controls and Speaker Connections sections of this guide for correct wiring instructions Connect the ESP 2 cable that came with the amplifier from the amplifier s ESP port to the security system s ESP port Reconnect the ground terminal to the battery after power speaker and RCA connections are completed Set crossovers Refer to the nternal Crossover Configuration section of this manual for detailed instructions Once satisfied that all connections and settings are correct install the fuse located near the vehicle s battery and proceed to the Testing the System sec tion of this manual WARNING Never exceed the recommended fuse size of this amplifier Failure to do so will result in the voiding of your warranty and possible damage to the amplifier 2005 Directed Electronics all rights reserved 15 SET UP AND TROUBLESHOOTING Testing the System After you have completed the installation you need to test the system This will help ensure years of trouble free operation Please refer to the listed steps below when testing the sound of your Orion system Step 1 Check all the wiring connections to be sure they are correct and secure Step 2 Turn the signal source volume control a
18. gnations apply to the following graphs as well 2005 Directed Electronics all rights reserved 9 Sealed Example High Pass Set at 20Hz This sealed example is the same 12 inch woofer in the recommended sealed enclosure Up to 6 dB of boost is capable if 20 Hz was used With 6dB of boost the woofer has more out put down to 15 Hz o Graph 3 gt Transducer Excursion Peak Group Delay empe EE TE no gar 178 oe 28 ee Bez A Sealed Example High Pass Set at 30Hz In this example the frequency has been increased to 30 Hz Up to 6 dB of boost is capable at this frequency With 6dB of boost the woofer has more output down to 23 Hz The overall usable output is increased NLTTTEITHENBSHHHEE E LET LEE R HH HD LA TN Vented Example High Pass Set at 30Hz Vented enclosures benefit most from the INTELLi Q Up to 10 dB of boost is capable at the box tuning frequency of 30 Hz With 10dB of boost the woofer has more output down to 22 Hz The excursion below the tuning frequency has been greatly reduced 10 2005 Directed Electronics all rights reserved Remote Gain Operation NOTE not use the Remote Gain control when you have an expanded system installed see Line Ouput Configurations The Slave amplifier s gain will not be controlled The remote gain port provides easy remote access to the interna
19. he ability to be bridged with another amplifier of the same model To do this you must utilize the MASTER SLAVE switch settings For the MASTER amplifier set the switch setting to MAS TER This will route the signal through RCA to the other slave amplifier On the Slave amplifier set this switch to the SLAVE position Refer to Auxiliary Output Configuration sec tion of this guide Set the PHASE switch on the slave amp move the phase switch from 0 to 180 exactly opposite of the master amp Refer to the Phase Switches section of this guide On the slave amplifier be sure to turn off all crossovers For the speaker connections con nect the positive speaker lead from the speaker to the positive speaker terminal of the master amplifier On the negative speaker connection take the negative speaker terminal of the master amplifier and connect it directly to the negative speaker terminal of the slave amplifier The remaining positive speaker terminal of the slave amplifier must be connected to the negative speaker lead from the speaker The impedance of the speaker must not exceed 20 See diagram below NOTE For best results connect both negative speaker terminals on the master amp to both negative terminals on the slave amp using at least 12 AWG cable WARNING The Orion 2500D is not designed to work in a bridged or strapped configu ration Attempting to apply these configurations will damage the amplifier and will no
20. installer Event 1 is the most recent event then Event 2 and so on If event memory is full Event 7 has a stored diagnostic message then if another event occurs the 7th event will be pushed out of memory NOTE That while the Bitwriter can be used to read the amplifier during an event the priority of the amplifier is given to continually checking its health Attempts to Write to the amplifier during and immediately following an event may result in communication errors The Major and Minor Rev levels of the ESP2 software should be referenced should it be nec essary to contact Directed Electronics or Orion Major Rev Major revision level of the ESP2 software Minor Rev Minor revision level of the ESP2 software 22 2005 Directed Electronics all rights reserved 2005 Directed Electronics all rights reserved 23 Warranty EE e LIMITED TWO YEAR CONSUMER WARRANTY product During this 1 year period there will be no charge for this replacement PROVIDE Dt unit is returned to Directed shipping pre paid This warranty is non transferable and Woes radi apply to any unit that has been modified or used in a manner contrary to its intended purp S and does not cover damage to the unit caused by installation or removal of the unit This we is void if the product has been damaged by accident or unreasonable use neglect i improper or other causes not arising out of defects in materials or construction ALL WARRA
21. it or other device that turns the amplifier on Anti Theft Off Reserved On When set to On and when the ESP 2 security system is armed the amplifier will not operate until the security system is disarmed the remotes used by the security system must be learned by the amplifier see Learn TX IDs below If the security system is armed and then the amplifier is disconnected from 12V DC the amplifier will be locked out from operation You can reset the amplifier by disarming the security sys tem it must be one of the transmitter learned by the system then cycling the remote power on off Top Light Options Light Off W Service Code Light On W Service Code Light Off W O Service Code Light On W O Service Code This feature allows the toplight to duplicate the function of the ESP status indicator This is set by the W Service Code The toplight may also be turned off if desired Light On Light Off independent of the Service Code see table below 1 Light Off W Service Code Top light is off but service codes will be shown 2 Light On W Service Code Top light is on and service codes will be shown 3 Light Off W O Service Code Top light is off but service codes will not be shown 4 Light On W O Service Code Top light is on but service codes will not be shown Learn TX IDs Off On When On learns the amplifier learns the remotes press arm and then disarm on just one of the remotes used by a Directed Electro
22. l gain structure of the HCCA power amplifier The HP RB1 plugs into the amplifier via the 1 8 mini jack plug The HP RB1 can be installed in the front of the vehicle to control the amplifier gain level The HP RB1 can be used as a bass level control when used on an amplifier dedicated to subwoofers AMPLIFIER WIRING Power Connections for the HCCA D1200 and HCCA D2400 Orion HCCA D1200 Fuse Size 2 x 30 AMP ATC Orion HCCA D2400 Fuse Size 3 x 40 AMP ATC Power connections accept up to 4 AWG wire 4 AWG power and ground wire recommended for optimal performance Connect 12V to the battery through fuse holder This connection provides 12V main power to the amplifier Power wire must be fused no more than 18 from battery Ground amplifier to a good chassis ground as close as possible to the amplifier Connect REM terminal to remote turn on lead from source unit This connection provides 12V power to turn on the amplifier Add extra ground wire between the negative terminal of the battery and the chassis Power Connections for the HCCA D5000 Orion HCCA D5000 Fuse Size inline 250 AMP Power connections accept up to 4 AWG wire Dual 4 AWG power and ground wire required for proper performance Connect 12V to the battery through power distribution and fuse holder This connection provides 12V main power to the amplifier Power wires must be fused no more than 18 from battery Terminate both grounds of the amplifier to a good chassi
23. ll the way down Set any tone con trols to their flat or defeated positions This includes the loudness control Step3 Turn the level controls of the amplifier to their minimum positions Step4 Turn the source unit on Check to see if the power LED located on the con nection side of the amplifier is on If not please refer to the Power Connections and the Troubleshooting Tips sections of this manual for instruc tions If using an aftermarket source unit turn the level controls of the amplifier about one quarter of a turn Slowly increase the volume level of the source unit to so that you can hear the output of the system If no sound is heard or if the output is distorted turn the system off immediately Refer to the Power Connections and the Troubleshooting Tips sections of this manual to solve your installation problems Check to make sure the output for each channel is correct If the active crossovers are used check to make sure that each output is correct from the amplifier When using active crossovers on midrange and tweeters do not use crossover frequencies lower than recommended If the system is not con figured properly refer to the nternal Crossover Configuration section of this manual and take corrective action Step7 If the output is clear and undistorted continue to the Adjusting the Sound of the System section of this manual Adjusting the Sound of the System Once you have checked the system s operation adjust th
24. nics ESP 2 security system If any remotes are added or replaced in the system your vehicle must be returned to the deal er to have the amplifier learn the new replaced remotes The installer uses the following procedure to learn the security system s remotes Unplug the amplifier 5 2 port from the security system Connect the Bitwriter to the amplifier ESP 2 port using the cable that came with the Bitwriter Turn on the Bitwriter and read the file from the amplifier Scroll down to Learn TX IDs and select the On setting Unplug the Bitwriter and reconnect the ESP 2 cable from the security system Arm the security system the amplifier ESP LED will flash then disarm the secu rity system The remotes used with the security system are now learned into the amplifier After a short time frame approximately 20 seconds the Learn TX IDs feature will automatically revert back to the default Off setting NOTE The next three features are read only The amplifier will not permit them to be changed If a change is attempted an Unable to Verify error message will appear on the Bitwriter 2005 Directed Electronics all rights reserved 21 Event 1 through 7 Stores up to seven recent events that have occurred to aid in diagnos tic troubleshooting The events that are retained are Undervoltage Overvoltage Reserved No Fault Thermal Overcurrent These events are read only they cannot be written to the amplifier by the
25. om a head unit preamplifier or equalizer RCA Line Output provides easy connection to additional amplifiers Master Slave Switch controls whether the amplifier is a slave or master when connected in combined amplifier configurations Refer to the Combined Amplifiers section of this guide Gain Control continuous adjustment for full power output Infrasonic Switch when On cuts off extremely low bass frequencies below the range of human hearing that speakers cannot effectively reproduce The high pass filter is engaged when the infrasonic switch is On This improves efficiency of the amplifier s power supply improves sound reproductive performance and reduces chances of damaging the subwoofers High Pass Frequency Control adjusts the frequency of the high pass crossover INTELLi Q Control continuously adjusts the Q boost of the high pass crossover from 0 to 10dB of boost Low Pass Frequency Control adjusts the upper crossover frequency of the amplifier Remote Bass Jack connects optional HP RB1 remote bass control to control the bass level from the driver s seat Q 2005 Directed Electronics all rights reserved 10 Phase Control Switch provides either 0 or 180 degree phase shift of the ampli fied output speaker with respect to the input signal to facilitate bridging of amplifiers Power LED when illuminated green indicates that the amplifier is on Protect LED when illuminated red indicates
26. oofer Tune above Fs of woofer Tune to port frequency Tune above Fs of woofer Tune to port frequency Set crossover to Fs of woofer 6dB Not Recommended High X Max Drivers Tune above Fs of woofer Tune to port frequency High X Max Drivers Tune above Fs of woofer Tune to port frequency Set crossover to Fs of woofer Infinite Baffle Example High Pass Set at 30Hz 10 Not Recommended Not Recommended High X Max Drivers Tune to port frequency Not Recommended High X Max Drivers Tune to port frequency Not Recommended By removing low frequency signal that the woofer cannot produce the woofer can play its capable range louder The first example is an infinite baffle situation The left graph displays the frequency response of a 12 inch woofer in an infinite baffle application without the high pass filter with the filter and with the filter and the INTELLi Q set to 3dB As you can see with 3dB of boost and the high pass filter set to 30Hz the woofer has more output down to 25Hz and less overall excursion when compared to the non high pass response Maximum physical excursion capability of the woofer is 15mm Xd mM Graph ransducer Excursion Peak Group Dela 3 57 Power Input 65 Watts E CES GF HER ERG S A ed oe IY EE NOTE The left graph is the response the right graph is the driver excursion These des i
27. ource unit pre amplifier or equalizer is a matter of connecting RCAs to the RCA Inputs of the first Orion amplifier and then the RCA line outputs to the next Orion amplifi er s RCA line inputs in the signal chain Then the Master Slave switch on each of the amplif ers is set as follows The first amplifier in the signal chain will have its Master Slave switch set to the MASTER position In effect this first amplifier will set the gain for the remainder of the amplifiers in the signal chain The remaining amplifiers following in the signal chain will have their Master Slave switch set to the SLAVE position This allows the signal to be input directly bypassing the subse quent amplifiers gain control The audio level is set and supplied by the output of the mas ter amplifier at its gain setting Internal Crossover Configurations The crossover section of the Orion HCCA D1200 HCCA D2400 and HCCA D5000 amplifiers is continuously variable and extremely flexible In addition to the variable built in low pass filters the high pass crossover incorporates the INTELLi Q feature This circuit is designed to optimize the performance of Orion subwoofers in all types of enclosures When using Orion loudspeakers minor deviations from the recommended frequency ranges can provide superior results depending on your speaker locations and your vehicle acoustics Setting crossover frequencies higher than recommended will not cause damage and may provide supe
28. rior sonic results depending on your system s performance goals Refer to your loudspeaker owner s manual for assistance in choosing the proper crossover frequencies for your system 2005 Directed Electronics all rights reserved 7 WARNING DO NOT set crossover frequencies lower than the speakers recommended operating range This can cause driver failure that is not covered by the man ufacturer s warranty Low Pass Crossover When the switch is to the left OFF position the low pass crossover is bypassed When the switch is in the middle 12 position the low pass crossover is active with a 2nd order 12dB per octave slope When the switch is to the right 24 position the low pass crossover is active with a 4th order 24dB per octave slope The low pass crossover is continuously vari able from 30Hz to 250Hz High Pass Crossover When the switch is to the left OFF position the high pass crossover is bypassed When the switch is to the right ON position the high pass crossover is active with a 2nd order 12dB per octave slope The high pass crossover is continuously variable from 20Hz to 150Hz and is optimized for use as a subsonic filter Additionally boost can be added at the high pass crossover frequency for improved bass output while still protecting the woofer from exces sive excursion The INTELLi Q adjustment allows up to 10 dB of boost at the selected crossover frequency WARNING Exercise caution when setting INT
29. s ground as close as pos sible to the amplifier Connect REM terminal to remote turn on lead from source unit This connection provides 12V power to turn on the amplifier Add an extra ground wire between the negative terminal of the battery and the chassis Either dual 4 AWG or single 1 0 AWG is recommended The addition of a ground wire from the battery to the chassis of the vehicle improves the ability of the battery to supply power to the amplifier This is recom mended because the current delivery of the factory electrical system was designed only to accommodate electronics supplied by the auto manufacturer WARNING The Orion HCCA D5000 has two separate four gauge power and ground inputs Both pairs of connections must use 4 AWG power wire for proper operation Failure to do this may damage the amplifier and is not covered under warranty The HCCA D5000 cannot be operated in a bridge or strapped configuration attempting to do so will damage the amplifier 2005 Directed Electronics all rights reserved 11 Speaker Connections The Orion HCCA D1200 HCCA D2400 and HCCA D5000 amplifiers offer two positive and two negative output terminals for ease of connecting the speakers to the amplifier Since these are mono amplifiers the speaker connectors are paralleled internally Each amplifier is stable to 10 See diagrams below MASTER Bridging For bridging into a single speaker load the Orion HCCA D1200 and HCCA D2400 have t
30. s or high SPL systems Orion amplifiers will give you years of trouble free performance e 1200 1200 Watt single channel Class D amplifier with built in infrason ic filter with INTELLi Q ESP2 and remote bass The HCCA D1200 is capable of one channel operation with a maximum power of 1200 Watts into 10 HCCA D2400 2400 Watt single channel Class D amplifier with built in infrason ic filter with INTELLi Q ESP2 and remote bass The HCCA D1200 is capable of one channel operation with a maximum power of 2400 Watts into 10 HCCA D5000 5000 Watt single channel Class D amplifier with built in infrason ic filter with INTELLi Q ESP2 and remote bass The HCCA D5000 is capable of one channel operation with a maximum power of 5000 Watts into 10 Each of these amplifiers has security and programmable features controlled via a ESP 2 serial databus and Directed s proprietary Bitwriter tool 998T The Bitwriter unit must have version 2 3 or above to access the amplifier features menu The installation of all Orion components will determine the overall performance result Improper installation will not only limit the performance of your Orion system but also potentially compromise the reliability of this amplifier To ensure proper sonic results and component reliability please refer to your authorized Orion dealer for installation assis tance or advice If you decide to perform the installation yourself be sure to read the entire
31. s protect this power wire by installing a fuse or circuit breaker of the appropriate size within 12 inches of the battery terminal connection REM this terminal turns on the amplifier when 12 volt is applied Connect it to the remote turn on lead of the head unit or signal source If a 12 volt remote turn lead is not available a Remote Power Adapter P N 55000 can be used to supply a remote turn on signal DO NOT connect this terminal to constant 12 volt GND power return connection Connect this terminal directly to the sheet metal chassis of the vehicle using the shortest wire necessary to make this connection Always use wire of the same gauge or larger than the 12 volt power wire The chassis connection point should be scraped free of paint and dirt Use only quali ty crimped and or soldered connectors at both ends of this wire DO NOT connect this terminal directly to the vehicle battery ground terminal or any other factory ground points Speaker connect the speakers to these terminals refer to the Speaker Connection section of this guide Make all connections to power ground speakers and remote terminals before final positioning and installation of the amplifier in the vehicle the HCCA D5000 has two terminal strips for power connections The BAT and GND connections can be made to either of these terminals CEA SPECIFICATIONS HCCA D1200 FORET Power Output 250 Watts RMS x 1 at 4 ohms and lt 1 THD N
32. t be covered under warranty 12 2005 Directed Electronics all rights reserved MASTER AMPLIFIER SLAVE AMPLIFIER PHASE PHASE Jm imo Lum L MASTER SLAVE MASTER SLAVE 0 180 AMPLIFIER INSTALLATION Choosing Mounting Locations The location of your amplifier will depend on several important issues Due to the low pro file size of the Orion amplifiers there are many possible installation locations that will yield satisfactory amplifier performance Always mount the amplifier in a place that protects the amplifier from the elements In addition mount the amplifier on a stable flat surface NOTE Mounting amplifiers upside down is not recommended and may cause premature thermal shutdown WARNING Do not mount any amplifier the engine compartment Amplifiers are not designed to endure the harsh environment of the exterior elements Passenger Compartment If you are going to mount the amplifier in the passenger compartment make sure you have adequate room for ventilation The amplifiers have been designed to make under seat mounting possible When mounting your amplifier under a seat or similar area keep a min imum of 1 of clearance around the amplifier for adequate cooling Trunk Compartment Mounting your amplifier in the trunk provides excellent performance as long as you do not restrict the airflow around the heatsink of the amplifier For optimal results mount the amplifier with as much clearance as possible
33. that the amplifier protective cir cuitry has been activated due to thermal output short supply undervoltage or supply overvoltage ESP Indicator LED when illuminated yellow indicates ESP functionality and is used to diagnose ESP features The LED flash characteristics will assists in diag nosing the type of fault see Appendix The LED on top of the amplifier may also illuminate and flash with the ESP LED indicator if this option has been enabled by your installer requires Bitwriter 12 ESP Port connection port for Bitwriter or ESP2 security system HCCA D 1200 SPEAKER Oleo jalelele OOo Jeloe O 2400 SPEAKER Ole O O HCCA D5000 OooOl lj ooo jelaicie SOlI Seek O O Fuse this fuse s protects the amplifier against internal electrical damage and is meant to protect the amplifier only All other power connections should be fused at the source The HCCA D1200 has two 30 amp fuses The HCCA D2400 has three 40 amp fuses The HCCA D5000 has one inline 250 amp fuse 4 2005 Directed Electronics all rights reserved 2 connect this terminal through a FUSE or CIRCUIT BREAKER to the positive terminal of the vehicle battery or the positive terminal of an isolated audio sys tem battery WARNING Alway
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