Orion Car Audio 7005 Stereo Amplifier User Manual
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1. Linear Bandwidth Signal to Noise Ratio at Rated Power Damping Factor Slew Rate RCA Input Sensitivity Input Impedance Fuse Type Dimensions Weight Crossover Section Low Pass Crossover Low Pass Frequency Range High Pass Filter High Pass Frequency Range INTELLi Q 50 x 4 N A 100 x 4 N A 200 x 2 150 x 1 N A 300 x 1 Yes lt 0 1 THD N 20Hz to 20kHz 0 25dB 10Hz to 50kHz 3dB gt 100dB gt 200 gt 20V per usec 200mV to 5V 40kW 1 x 70 Amp MAXI 24 4 x 10 5 x 2 3 10 5 Ibs 2nd Order 2nd or 4th Order 20Hz to 3kHz 20Hz to 3kHz 2nd Order 2nd Order 20Hz to 3kHz 10Hz to 3kHz None 10dB boost All channels driven continuous 40 load 20Hz to 20kHz lt 0 05 THD with input voltage at 13 8VDC All channels driven continuous 20 load 20Hz to 20kHz lt 0 1 THD with input voltage at 13 8VDC 2003 Directed Electronics Inc END PANEL LAYOUT 7 8 9101112 13 16 Power LED indicates that the amplifier is on Front Low Pass Crossover Switch activates 2nd order low pass crossover Front Low Pass Freguency Control adjusts the freguency of the low pass crossover Front Gain Control continuously adjusts from 200mV to 5V for full power output Front High Pass Crossover Switch activates 2nd order high pass crossover Front High Pass Freguency Control adjusts the freguency of the high pass crossover Front RCA Inputs accepts RCA input from a source unit preamplifier2. Inc promises to the original purchaser to replace this product should it prove to be defective in workmanship or material under normal use for a period of two years from the date of purchase by the dealer as indicated by the date code marking of the product PROVIDED the product was installed by an authorized Directed dealer During this two year period there will be no charge for this replacement PROVIDED the unit is returned to Directed shipping pre paid If the unit was installed by anyone other than an authorized Directed dealer the warranty period will be 1 year from date of purchase by the dealer as indicated by the date code marking of the product During this 1 year period there will be no charge for this replacement PROVIDED the unit is returned to Directed shipping pre paid This warranty is non transferable and does not apply to any unit that has been modified or used in a manner contrary to its intended purpose and does not cover damage to the unit caused by installation or removal of the unit This warranty is void if the product has been damaged by accident or unreasonable use neglect improper service or other causes not arising out of defects in materials or construction ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO EXPRESS WARRANTY IMPLIED WARRANTY WAR RANTY 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
3. refer to the Internal Crossover Configuration section of this manual and take corrective action If the output is clear and undistorted continue to the Adjusting the Sound of the System section of this manual 14 02003 Directed Electronics Inc Adjusting the Sound of the System Once you have checked the systems operation adjust the sound of the system Adjusting the sound of the system is accomplished by setting the level controls and adjusting the internal crossovers Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 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 Turn the level controls of the amplifier to their minimum positions Choose music with high dynamic content that you like with which you are familiar and will be used most often in the system 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 cor responding to the midrange output until you hear slight distortion and turn the level control back slig
4. DIRECTED NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE 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 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 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 CALI FORNIA NOTE This warranty does not cover labor costs for the removal and reinstallation of the unit Record Your Serial Number and Date Model Serial Number Date of Purchase Purchased from 02003 Directed Electronics Inc 3 SPECIFICATIONS Amplifier Section Front and Rear Channels Subwoofer Channel Power Output 40 stereo Watts 1 Power Output 20 stereo Watts 2 Power Output 40 mono Watts 1 Power Output 20 mono Watts 2 Remote Gain Distortion with all channels driven at rated power 20Hz to 20kHz Frequency Response
5. 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 10dB Not Recommended Not Recommended High X Max Drivers Tune to port frequency Not Recommended High X Max Drivers Tune to port frequency Not Recommended Infinite Baffle Example High Pass Set at 30Hz 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 E SG Es AT NOTE The left graph is the response the right graph is the driver excursion These des ignations apply to the following graphs as well 02003 Directed Electronics Inc 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
6. 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 2003 Directed Electronics Inc 13 Turn the vehicles key switch to the off position Disconnect the vehicle s battery ground terminal Connect power wires to the amplifier ground first then 12 V and RGC Connect the RCA and speaker wires to the amplifier Check the guality 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 Reconnect the ground terminal to the battery after power speaker and con nections are completed Set crossovers Refer to the Internal Crossover Configuration section of this manual for detailed instructions Once satisfied that all connections and settings are correct install the fuse located near the vehicless 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 SET UP AND TROUBLESHOOTING Testing the System After you have completed the ins
7. used With 6dB of boost the woofer has more out put down to 15 Hz NEC TEE 171 LE E EE i CEEE R pag H HAHA tH FAT P 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 NET va ARI Es a AY ttt At AL O it 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 reinados 1 TT 02003 Directed Electronics Inc 9 Remote Gain Operation The remote gain port provides easy remote access to the internal gain structure of the sub woofer section of the Orion 7005 amplifier The RGC 1 plugs into the amplifier via the 1 8 mini jack plug It can be installed in the front of the vehicle to control the amplifier gain level and can be used as a bass level control on the subwoofer channel of the Orion 7005 AMPLIFIER WIRING Power Connections Fuse Size 70 AMP MAXI Minimum eight gauge power and ground cable is recommended for acceptable performance Fuse power wire prior to wire passing through panels or near sharp edges and less t
8. NT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW AND DIRECTED NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE 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 du 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 ATCA Wry Designed and Engineered in the USA by Dixected ELECTRONICS INC 2003 Directed Electronics Inc All rights reserved G47450 2 03
9. al 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 ATC MAXI 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 high er current fuse may result in damage to the 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 RCA s or speaker terminals Turn on the system and slowly turn up the volume control only after double checking all wire connections 12 02003 Directed Electronics Inc 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
10. b ME On bie ANIC NT AS UI IE sa CONTENTS Intorduction Whats in the Box Practise Safe Sound Warranty Record Your Serial Number and Date Specifications End Panel Layout Signal Input and Output Level Controls Four Channel Amplifier Input Configuration IN EXT Switch Internal Crossover Configuration Subwoofer High Pass Low Pass Crossover High Pass Crossover Fine Tunning the Crossover 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 Speaker Connections 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 2003 Directed Electronics Inc 1 INTORDUCTION Thank you for your purchase of Orion s 7005 amplifier Each Orion amplifier is designed to be the leader in its class offering ease of use advanced features and the most power Orion amplifiers are designed as the best affordable high end car audio amplifier money can buy Listed below are the features of the new Orion 7005 e 7005 50 Watts per four channels and 150 Watts per subwoofer channel 5 chan nel amplifier The front and rear channels have dual
11. built in fully variable high pass low pass and band pass 12dB octave crossovers The subwoofer channel has dual built in fully variable high pass low pass or band pass 12 or 24dB octave crossovers with INTELLi Q The 7005 is capable of five four or three channel oper ation with a maximum power capability of 700 Watts into 4 stereo front and rear channels bridged and 20 subwoofer The installation of all Orion amplifiers 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 the 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 manual before beginning the installation What s in the Box 1 Amplifier 1 Extra fuse 1 Allen wrench 2 5mm 1 Allen wrench 3mm 4 8 self tapping black Phillips head pan head screws 1 Amplifier installation and operation manual PRACTISE SAFE SOUNDTM 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 2 02003 Directed Electronics Inc WARRANTY Directed Electronics
12. ce load fuse rating If below 10 rewire speakers to achieve higher impedance 2003 Directed Electronics Inc 17 18 02003 Directed Electronics Inc 02003 Directed Electronics Inc 19 20 02003 Directed Electronics Inc Warranty ESA LIMITED TWO YEAR CONSUMER WARRANTY date of purchase by the dealer as indicated by the date code marking of the product PRO the product was installed by an authorized Directed dealer During this two year period th ere be no charge for this replacement PROVIDED the unit is returned to Directed shippin pr If the unit is installed by anyone other than an authorized Directed dealer the warranty perio be 1 year from date of purchase by the dealer as indicated by the date code marking of product During this 1 year period there will be no charge for this replacement PROVIDE unit is returned to Directed shipping pre paid This warranty is non transferable ang does ad apply to any unit that has been modified or used in a manner contrary to its intended puig and does not cover damage to the unit caused by installation or removal of the unit This war 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 INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO EXPRESS WARRANTY IMPLIED WARRANTY WARR TY OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND WARRANTY OF NON INFRINGEME
13. e subwoofer channel is independent from the other inputs Signal from the subwoofer RCA inputs is routed to the subwoofer input This allows a source unit with a subwoofer out to control the subwoofer independently of the other channels When the switch is to the left IN position the inputs from the front and rear channels are summed together and routed to the subwoofer channel Internal Crossover Configuration The crossover section of the Orion 7005 amplifier is continuously variable and extremely flexible The front rear and subwoofer channels are independently controlled There are different crossover configurations possible allowing high pass low pass and band pass con figurations This circuit is designed to optimize the performance of all of the components used in a high quality system 6 02003 Directed Electronics Inc When using Orion loudspeakers minor deviations from the recommended freguency 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 superior 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 WARNING DO NOT set crossover frequencies lower than the speakers recommended operating range This can cause driver failure that is not covered by manufac tur
14. ed Electronics Inc Symptom Probable Cause Action To Take Distorted output Internal crossover not set Readjust crossovers Refer to the properly for speakers Internal Crossover Configuration section of this guide for detailed instructions Speakers are blown Check system with known work ing speakers and fix or replace as needed Poor bass response Speakers wired with wrong Check speaker polarity and fix polarity causing cancellation as needed at low frequencies Crossover set incorrectly Reset crossovers Refer to the Internal Crossover Configuration section of this guide for detailed instructions Impedance load at amplifier Check speaker impedance load is too low if below 10 rewire speakers to achieve higher impedance Battery fuse blowing Short in power wire or Check power and ground con incorrect wiring nections and replace or repair as needed Fuse used is smaller than Replace with proper fuse size recommended Actual current exceeds fuse Check speaker impedance load rating If below 10 rewire speakers to achieve higher impedance Amplifier fuse blowing Fuse used is smaller than Replace with proper fuse size recommended Impedance load at Check speaker impedance load amplifier too low If below 10 rewire speakers to achieve higher impedance Speaker is blown with Check system with known work shorted outputs ing speakers and fix or replace as needed Actual current exceeds Check speaker impedan
15. ent 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 This type of mounting will yield the best cool ing due to the convection effect of the amplifier chassis 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 termin
16. er s warranty Subwoofer High Pass This circuit is designed to optimize the performance of Orion subwoofers in all types of enclosures WARNING DO NOT set crossover frequencies lower than the speakers recommended operating range This can cause driver failure that is not covered by manufac turer s warranty Low Pass Crossover When the switch is to the right OFF position the low pass crossover is bypassed When the switch is centered 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 variable from 20Hz to 3kHz 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 10Hz to 3kHz The high pass crossover 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 excessive excursion The INTELLi Q adjustment allows up to 10 dB of boost at the selected crossover frequency WARNING Exercise caution when setting INTELLi Q Maximum boost can potentially cause woofer damage due to overexcursion Fine Tunn
17. han 18 from battery Ground amplifier to a good chassis ground as close as possible to the amplifier Add extra ground wire minimum eight gauge between the negative terminal of the battery and the chassis 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 helps espe cially in newer vehicles where the current delivery of the factory electrical system was designed only to accommodate electronics supplied by the auto manufacturer Speaker Connections Five Channel Stereo Configuration 10 Front rear and subwoofer channels lowest recommended impedance is 2 stereo Crossover mode output and gain configurations are independently adjustable between the front rear and subwoofer channels Two channel or four channel input can be used for this configuration For source unit fading use the four channel input mode The subwoofer channel can use internal or external input If the source unit has a separate subwoofer out use the external input configuration Front rear and subwoofer outputs can be configured for high pass low pass band pass or full range operation 02003 Directed Electronics Inc Three Channel Bridged Stereo Configuration Front and rear channels are configured for bridged two channel operation Lowest recommended impedance for both front and rear channels is 40 Crossover and gain configurations are i
18. htly for an undistorted output Depending on your system the midrange and tweeter output may be on the same output chan nels 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 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 RGC 1 adjust the level to the output of the woofer to match the sonic requirements of the system Enjoy your awesome Orion sound system 02003 Directed Electronics Inc 15 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 in
19. ing the Crossover 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 02003 Directed Electronics Inc 7 Enclosure Type Infinite Baffle Sealed Sealed Band pass Vented Band pass Aperiodic 0dB 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 woofer Tune above Fs of woofer Tune to port frequency Tune above Fs of woofer Tune to port frequency Set
20. ndependently adjustable between the front rear and subwoofer channels Two channel operation is recommended for this operational mode Front and rear outputs can be configured for high pass low pass band pass or full range operation Front and rear outputs can be configured for stereo right channels will have right output left channels will have left output or summed two channel operation front speaker bridged rear speaker bridged Lowest recommended impedance for the subwoofer channel is 20 The subwoofer channel can use internal or external input If the source unit has a separate subwoofer out use the external input configuration 2003 Directed Electronics Inc 11 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 in 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 compartm
21. 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 OdB level all bits high 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 Step 3 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
22. or egualizer Rear RCA Inputs accepts RCA input from a source unit preamplifier or egualizer Subwoofer RCA inputs accepts RCA input from a source unit preamplifier or egualizer 4CH 2 CH Switch configures the amplifier for one or two sets of inputs Rear Gain Control continuously adjusts from 200mV to 5V for full power output Copy Master Switch Determines the output of the RCA outputs Rear Low Pass Crossover Switch activates 2nd order low pass crossover Rear Low Pass Frequency Control adjusts the frequency of the low pass crossover Rear High Pass Crossover Switch activates 2nd order high pass crossover Rear High Pass Frequency Control adjusts the frequency of the high pass crossover Subwoofer IN EXT Switch configures the subwoofer channel to use external RCA s or an internal summed input 2003 Directed Electronics Inc 5 18 Subwoofer Low Pass Crossover Switch activates 2nd or 4th order low pass crossover 19 Subwoofer Low Pass Freguency Control adjusts the freguency of the low pass crossover 20 Subwoofer High Pass Crossover Switch activates 2nd order high pass crossover 21 Subwoofer High Pass Freguency Control adjusts the freguency of the high pass crossover 22 INTELLI Q Control continuously adjusts from 0 to 10dB of boost 23 Speaker Connections allow up to 12 gauge speaker wire 24 Remote Gain Connector allows the gain of the amplifier to be controlled remo
23. tallation 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 all the way down Set any tone con trols to their flat or defeated positions This includes the loudness control Step 3 Turn the level controls of the amplifier to their minimum positions Step 4 Turn the source unit on Check to see if the power LED located on the connec tion side of the amplifier is on If not please refer to the Power Connections and the Troubleshooting Tips sections of this manual for instructions Step 5 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
24. tegrity 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 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 heatsink 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 16 2003 Direct
25. tely 25 1 x 70A MAXI Fuse protect the amplifier from over current situations 26 REM Remote Turn on Input turns on the amplifier when fed 12 V 27 Power Connections allow up to four gauge power and ground cables Signal Input and Output Level Controls The Orion 7005 amplifier has separate front rear and sub level gain adjustments The input sensitivity of these adjustments range from 200mV up to 5V This allows easy integration from any source unit Refer to the Testing the System and the Adjusting the Sound of the System sections for detailed instructions on setting up the level controls Four Channel Amplifier Input Configuration The 4CH 2CH switch routes input from the front inputs to the rear section of the amplifi er This allows the Orion 7005 channel amplifier to utilize a single set of RCA s to feed sig nal to the front and rear channels of the amplifier When the switch is to the right 2CH position signal from the front inputs is routed to the rear channels When the switch is to the left 4CH position front and rear inputs are inde pendent This allows a source unit with an internal fader to fade between the front and rear outputs IN EXT Switch The IN EXT switch routes input to the subwoofer section of the amplifier This allows the Orion 7005 channel amplifier to utilize a single set of RCA s to feed signal to the subwoofer channel of the amplifier When the switch is to the right EXT position th
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