Orion Car Audio 200 Car Stereo System User Manual
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1. 5 Front RCA inputs accepts RCA input from a source unit preamplifier or equalizer 6 Rear RCA outputs accepts RCA input from a source unit preampli fier or equalizer 7 Rear Crossover Control adjusts the frequency for the rear channels 8 Rear Crossover Switch configures the rear channel for high pass low pass or full range operation 9 Rear Output Configuration Switch determines the output configuration fo the amplifier 10 Front Crossover Switch configures the front channel for high pass low pass or full range operation 11 Front Crossover Control adjusts the frequency for the front channels 12 Rear Gain Control continuously adjusts from 200mV to 5Vrms for full power output TECHNICAL DESIGN FEATURES 13 REM Remote Turn on Input turns on the amplifier when fed 12 V 14 Speaker Connections allow up to 12 gauge speaker wire 15 Fuse protects the amplifier from over current situations 16 Power Connections allow up to 4 gauge power and ground cables 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 16 14 page 9 SYSTEM PLANNING SYSTEM 1 The easiest way to maximize the performance for your ORION XTREME amplifier is to properly plan your sys tem By planning your system you can avoid situation where the performance of the reliability of your system is compromised Your Authorized ORION dealer has been trained by ORION Industries on how to maximize your system s so2. Passive crossover frequencies must not overlap WARNING Failure to do so may result in damage to the amplifier page 26 4 Ohm Minimum 4 Ohm Minimum OUTPUT CONFIGURATIONS Three position switches determine output configuration for the XTREME amplifiers Each stereo pair of channels can be configured in either stereo summed bridged and bridged mono The switch or switches are located on he outermost edge of the amplifier When the switch is in the left position the output channels are configured for stereo operation When the switch is in the center position the output channels are configured for summed mono operation by mixing the left and right input signals together When the switch is in the right position the output channels are configured for a single bridged output using a single RCA input To determine which RCA to use refer to the marking in parenthesis For the front outputs the Right RCA input is used For the rear outputs the Left RCA input is used page 27 4 CHANNEL AMPLIFIER INPUT CONFIGURATIONS The 2 channel input 4 channel input switch routes RCA input from the front RCA inputs to the rear section of the amplifier This allows the XTREME 4 channel amplifier to utilize a single set of RCAs to feed signal to both the front and rear channels of the amp
3. page 37 AUTOSOUND 2000 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS QUICK CHECK FOR TROUBLESHOOTING CAR AUDIO SYSTEMS Preface All audio systems exhibit noise however if the level of noise is low enough and the signal level high enough noise should not be a problem This means that it is very important that the signal level throughout the system be optimized BEFORE dealing with your noise problem Using a scope or a small portable amplifier and Track 99 1kHz at all high bits of Autosound 2000 s CD 101 or tracks 24 through 29 of Autosound 200 s CD 102 adjust the system so that when the maximum usable signal level of the deck is fed into the system all the preamp level components clip at the same time However we recommend up to as much as a 3 1 voltage overlap with the power amplifiers i e an amplifier with a 2 volt minimum sensi tivity can be driven by up to 6 volts of signal Noise Overview Car audio electrical accessories are notorious for interfering with car audio systems The interference commonly arises from three areas 1 Power line noise 5 which can be attenuated with in line noise filters 2 Inadequate power supply isolation 45 which can be cured with transformer signal coupling additional isolated power supplies or changing out components or 3 Inductive interference 45 Including loop area inductive noise picked up by the signal cables which can be remedied by relocating or rewiring components rerouting signa
4. Amplifier channels configured for low pass operation Amplifier is configured for summed bridged operation INSTALLATION 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 assistance or advice IF you decide to perform the installation yourself read the entire installation section of this manual before beginning installation TOOLS OF THE TRADE Listed are the majority of the tools required to perform the installation Having the proper tools will make the installation much easier Some of these tools are necessities Some make the job much easier marking pen heat shrink tubing electric drill with assorted drill bits nylon tie straps utility knife volt ohm meter optional Phillips and flat blade screw drivers wire cutters pliers standard and needle nose wire crimpers wire brush or sandpaper for chassis grounding wire strippers solder iron and solder page 18 page 19 POWER CONNECTIONS Minimum 8 gauge power and ground cable is recommended for acceptable performance Fuse power wire less than 18 from battery Ground
5. summed stereo operation Amplifier is configured for 2 channel input Amplifier 2 Lowest recommended impedance is 2 per channel Amplifier is configured for high pass or full range operation Amplifier configured for stereo operation Amplifier input received from the rear RCAs of Amplifier 1 page 15 page 16 SYSTEM PLANNING SYSTEM 5 SYSTEM PLANNING SYSTEM 5 System 5 uses two 4 channel amplifiers for the front and rear satellites and two 2 channel amplifiers for two subwoofers This system is designed to really rock Amplifier 1 Amplifier 1 is configured for 2 channel stereo operation Lowest recommended impedance is 4 per channel stereo Amplifier channels configured for high pass operation Amplifier is configured for 2 channel input Amplifier 2 Amplifier 2 is configured for 2 channel stereo operation Lowest recommended impedance is 4 per channel stereo Amplifier channels configured for high pass operation Amplifier is configured for 2 channel input page 17 Amplifier 3 Lowest recommended impedance is 4 mono Amplifier channels configured for low pass operation Amplifier is configured for summed bridged operation Amplifier 4 Lowest recommended impedance is 4 mono
6. system The more electrical accessories on a car the more noise will be produced by the alternator This information was compiled from more than 20 years of working in car audio If you would like more information on this topic or any other technical aspect of car audio please call 209 465 3450 and ask for a subscription to Autosound 2000 Tech Briefs the monthly magazine for the technically inclined page 41 HIGH PERFORMANCE CAR AUDIO AMPLIFIERS SIGNAL PROCESSORS AND LOUDSPEAKERS 1998 Orion Industries Incorporated 9235 S McKemy St Tempe Arizona 85284 Phone 602 705 5600 Fax 602 705 5788 One of the ADST family of companies Part 8900 0112 1 99 HIGH PERFORMANCE CAR AUDIO
7. 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 Model __________________________________________________________ Serial Number __________________________________________________________ Date of Purchase __________________________________________________________ Company Purchased From __________________________________________________________ page 2 1 XTREME amplifier 1 8 gauge power and ground connector 1 14 gauge speaker and remote connector 4 8 self tapping black Phillips pan head screws 1 XTREME installation and operation manual WHAT S IN THE BOX page 3 WARRANTY ORION Industries Inc warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms Parts and Labor are warranted for a period of 3 years IF a The product is purchased from an Authorized ORION Dealer b The product is installed by an Authorized ORION Dealer Parts and Labor are warranted for a period of 1 year IF a The product is purchased from an Authorized ORION Dealer b The product is NOT installed by an Authorized ORION Dealer Parts and Labor are warranted for a period of 90 days IF a The product is NOT purchased from an Authorized ORION Dealer If you are uncertain as to whether your dealer is authorized please contact ORION
8. NG THE SYSTEM page 33 ADJUSTING THE SOUND OF THE SYSTEM page 34 Once you have checked the system s 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 Turn the signal source volume control down all the way Set any tone controls to their flat or defeated positions This includes the loudness control Step 2 Turn the level controls of the amplifier to their minimum positions Step 3 Choose music with high dynamic content that you like and that you are familiar with and will be most often used in the system Step 4 Turn the unit up to its highest undistorted output level If you lack test equipment this point occurs between 3 4 to full volume depend ing on the quality of your source unit Listen for any audible distortion 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 Step 5 While listening to your chosen dynamic music turn up the level control corresponding to the midrange 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 Step 6 Turn up the level control corresponding to the tweeter output until you hear slight distortion and turn back the le
9. REME 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 this digital processor To ensure proper sonic results and component reliability please refer to your Authorized ORION dealer for installation assistance or advice If you decide to perform the installation yourself read the entire installation section of this manual before beginning the installation INTRODUCTION page 1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL This manual is divided into different sections for different needs Whether you are the owner salesperson or installer we have devoted sections of this manual to answer your questions If you just purchased this amplifier and have yet to decide on a system configuration refer to the System Planning section of this manual for awesome system ideas We at ORION strive to give you the latest up to date information about our products What we cannot give you is personal installation or technical experience If you have questions regarding the installation or the set up or tuning of this product please refer to your nearest Authorized ORION Dealer for assistance Additionally you can call ORION s Technical Support Hotline at 1 800 315 2052 or 602 705 5600 for assistance PRACTICE SAFE SOUND Continuous exposure to sound pressure levels over 100dB may cause permanent hearing loss High powered automotive sound
10. XTREME 200 400 4 OWNER S MANUAL HIGH PERFORMANCE CAR AUDIO TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1 WARRANTY 4 SPECIFICATIONS 6 TECHNICAL DESIGN FEATURES 8 SYSTEM PLANNING 10 INSTALLATION 18 POWER CONNECTIONS 19 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 20 OUTPUT CONFIGURATIONS 27 4 CHANNEL INPUT CONFIGURATIONS 28 INTERNAL CROSSOVER CONFIGURATION 28 SIGNAL INPUT AND OUTPUT LEVEL CONTROLS 29 CHOOSING MOUNTING LOCATIONS 30 STEP BY STEP INSTALLATION 32 TESTING THE SYSTEM 33 ADJUSTING THE SOUND OF THE SYSTEM 34 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS 36 AUTOSOUND 2000 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS 38 Thank you for your purchase of ORION s XTREME amplifier Each ORION amplifier is designed to be the leader in its class offering the most power advanced features and ease of use The ORION XTREME amplifiers are designed as the best affordable high end car audio amplifier money can buy Listed below are the features of the new ORION COBALT amplifiers XTREME 200 50 watts per channel 2 channel amplifier with built in continuously variable high pass or low pass 12dB octave crossover from 45 to 5kHz The XTREME 200 is capable of 3 2 or 1 channel operation XTREME 400 4 50 watts per channel 4 channel amplifier with dual built in continuously variable high pass or low pass 12dB octave crossover from 45 to 5kHz The XTREME 400 4 is capable of 6 5 4 3 or 2 channel operation NOTE The installation of all ORION XT
11. amplifier to a good chassis ground as close as possible to the amplifier Add extra ground wire between the negative terminal of the battery and the chassis TUNING NOTE 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 especially in newer vehicles where the current delivery of the factory electrical system was designed only to accommodate electronics supplied by the auto manufacturer 100 1 6 FI Vehicle Battery Connect to remote turn on lead of source unit Fuse less than 18 from battery Amplifier Fuse Size XTREME 200 2 15 AMP XTREME 400 4 2 20 AMP SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 2 CHANNEL STEREO CONFIGURATION Lowest recommended impedance is 2 stereo Output can be configured for high pass low pass or full range operation Output can be configured for either stereo operation or summed for subwoofer applications page 20 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS SINGLE BRIDGED CONFIGURATION Lowest recommended impedance is 4 bridged mono Output can be configured for high pass low pass or full range operation Output can be summed for subwoofer applications of bridged mono for single input high power applica tions page 21 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS TRI MODE 3 CHANNEL CONFIGURATION Lowest recommended
12. an t get your deck playing quiet with your amp right go to Step III B If all is quiet congratulations in all probability your deck and amplifier s are fine you obviously have a problem with your equalizer electronic crossover DSP etc Skip on down to Time for the Processors III MOVE THE DECK If you re at this step it is time to turn your system into an amplified deck by temporarily relocating the deck right ON TOP of the clean amplifier Then using very very short signal cables connect the output of the deck into the input of the amp and test for noise Play a zero bit track silence and make sure all is completely quiet A If still noisy you re in a heap of trouble We suggest that you try another deck and give us a call so that we can put your name into the ecord books It s a bad car audio day for you B If the deck is quiet then congratulations you re on your way to a successful installation It is now time to slowly methodically reinstall the deck back into its final position Test for noise each step of the way If the noise returns suspect the signal cables forget shielding because it will have only a very minimal effect within the audio band We highly suggest using twisted pair cables or a balanced transmission system for cable induced noise TIME FOR PROCESSORS By the end of Step III you should have the deck playing quietly with the amp with the quiet cables quietly routed So it s t
13. at 1 800 775 7150 or 602 705 5600 In countries other than the USA each distributor warrants the ORION product it sells The following conditions and situations are NOT covered by this warranty Any product on which the serial number has been defaced modified or removed Damage or malfunction resulting from a Accident misuse abuse unauthorized modification or failure to follow the instructions provided with this 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 this product e Any failure that has NOT been caused by a defect in material or workmanship page 4 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 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 provide your name return street address No P O Boxes and a detailed description of the problem For out of warranty products please include ORION E Z Repair Form These are available by contacting ORION Repair at 1 888 362 5283 or 602 705 5600 and ask for the Repair Department I
14. connect the vehicle s ground wire at the battery before making or breaking connections to the audio system s power supply terminals Do not use the XTREME amplifier unmounted Failing to securely mount the amplifier can result in damage or injury particularly in the event of an accident An unmounted amplifier acts like a heat seeking missile in the event of a crash Never mount a XTREME amplifier where it might get wet Mount the XTREME 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 ideally 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 XTREME amplifier replace the fuse with the same size ATC 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 current fuse may result in damage to the XTREME amplifier which is not covered under warranty NOTE Make sure all the equipment in the system is turned off when making or breaking connections to the XTREMEinput RCAs or speakers 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 XTREME amplifie
15. d Speaker wires not connected Check speaker wires and fix or replace as needed Speakers are blown Check system with known working speaker and fix or replace speakers as needed Audio cycles on Thermal protection engages when Make sure there is proper ventilation for amplifier and improve and off amplifier heatsink temperature ventilation as needed exceeds 90 C 190 F Loose or poor audio input Check RCA connections and fix or replace as needed Loose power connections Check power wire and ground connections and fix or replace as needed Distorted output Amplifier level sensitivity set too high Readjust gain Refer to Adjusting the Sound of the System Exceeding maximum capability section of this manual for detailed instructions of amplifier Impedance load to amplifier too low Check speaker impedance load if below 2 stereo or 4 mono rewire speakers to achieve a higher impedance Shorted speaker wires Check speaker wires connections and fix or replace as needed Speaker not connected to Check speaker wiring and fix or replace as needed Refer to the amplifier properly Speaker Connections section of this manual for detailed instructions TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS page 36 Distorted output Internal crossover not set properly Readjust crossovers Refer to the Internal Crossover section of this for speakers manual for detailed instructions Speakers are blown Check system with know working speakers a
16. e small dots on the frequency range dial These dots represent commonly used ORION crossover frequencies These crossover frequencies are 85Hz 2 500Hz and 3 500Hz respectively 85Hz 2 500Hz 3 500Hz XTREME amplifiers have separate front and rear level adjustments The input sensitivity of these adjustments range from 200mv up to 5Vrms on the RCA inputs This allows easy integration from any source unit either with RCA outputs or speaker outputs Refer to the Testing the System and the Adjusting the Sound of the System sections for detailed instructions on setting up the level controls SIGNAL INPUT AND OUTPUT LEVEL CONTROLS When the switch is in the right position the crossover is configured for low pass operation XTREME amplifiers have a fixed frequency crossover set to 100Hz at 12dB octave page 29 CHOOSING MOUNTING LOCATIONS The location of your XTREMEamplifier will depend on several important issues Due to the low profile size of the XTREME 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 mounting surface As with any amplifier there are several possible mounting locations and configurations that can be optimal We will cover the most obvious of situations PASSENGER COMPARTMENT If you are going to mount the amplifier in the pass
17. enger compartment make sure you have adequate room for ventilation XTREME amplifiers have been designed to make possible under seat mounting When mounting your amplifier under a seat or similar area keep a minimum of 1 of clearance around the amplifier for adequate cooling TRUNK COMPARTMENT Mounting XTREME amplifier in the trunk provides excellent performance as long as you do not mount the amplifier upside down or restrict the airflow around the heatsink of the amplifier For optimal results mount the amplifier with the cooling fins in the vertical position This type of mounting will yield the best cooling due to the convection effect of the amplifier chassis ENGINE COMPARTMENT MOUNTING Do not mount XTREME amplifier in the engine compartment The amplifier was not designed to endure the harsh environment of the exterior elements 12V GND SPEAKER OUTPUTS REM BRIDGED RIGHT LEFT REM GAIN REMOTE FUSE POWER 12V GND SPEAKER OUTPUTS REM BRIDGED RIGHT LEFT REM GAIN REMOTE FUSE POWER 12V GND SPEAKER OUTPUTS REM BRIDGED RIGHT LEFT REM GAIN REMOTE FUSE POWER 12V GND SPEAKER OUTPUTS REM BRIDGED RIGHT LEFT REM GAIN REMOTE FUSE POWER 1 Minimum page 30 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AND INSTALLATION TIPS Caution 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 Dis
18. f you do not have the original packaging the product must be packaged to prevent damage during shipment ORION Industries Inc ATTN Repair Department 9235 South McKemy Street Tempe Arizona 85284 USA 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 the use of this product or any defect of this product This warranty gives you specific legal rights You may also have other rights that vary from state to state page 5 Amplifier Section XTREME 200 XTREME 400 4 Power output 4 stereo watts 1 50 x 2 50 x 4 50 x 2 200 x 1 Power output 2 stereo watts 2 100 x 2 100 x 4 Power output 4 mono watts 1 200 x 1 200 x 2 Distortion all channels driven lt 0 1 THD lt 0 1 THD from 20Hz to 20kHz Frequency Response 20Hz to 20kHz 0 25dB 20Hz to 20kHz 0 25dB Linear Bandwidth 6Hz to 50kHz 3dB 6Hz to 50kHz 3dB Signal to noise ratio full bandwidth gt 100dB gt 100dB rated output power Damping factor output connector gt 400 at output connector gt 400 at output connector full bandwidth Slew Rate gt 30V s gt 30V s Input Sensitivity3 200 mV to 5 Vrms 200 mV to 5 Vrms Input Impedance 20k 20k Fuse Type 30 Amp ATC 2 20 Amp ATC SPECIFICATIONS page 6 1 All channels driven continuous rated 4 load 20Hz to 20 000Hz gt 0 1 THD per input v
19. ime to add the signal processors one at a time back into the system Simply repeat Steps II and III with the equalizer then the electronic crossover etc However before MOVING THE SIGNAL PROCESSORS to the amplifier we highly suggest that you supply power to the noisy processor from an isolated power supply rather than the car s 12 volt DC and chassis ground Make sure to also connect the turn on lead to the isolated power supply If the processor is now quiet then it is highly B If your muted amp is quiet you ve just joined 99 5 of car audio Amps are usually very clean and do NOT pick up unwanted noise Continue on to Step II page 40 probable that the component has inadequate isolation Solutions include changing components or permanently adding an external isolated power supply Call Autosound 2000 at 209 465 3450 for info on isolated power supplies SUMMATION During the design stage of your vehicles try to avoid using extra batteries and high output alternators Extra batteries are nothing but loads as soon as the engine is started and high output alternators usually make more noise than stock alterna tors Also extra batteries installed in the trunk of a car will ALWAYS force extra ripple current to flow over the car Install Transient Storage as close to the power supply input of your amplifier as possible The big caps will feed the switching power supplies of your amps and minimize the inductive losses in your power wi
20. impedance is 2 stereo and 4 bridged mono Output must be set for full range operation Output must be configured for stereo operation Passive crossover frequencies must not overlap WARNING Failure to do so may result in damage to the amplifier page 22 4 Ohm Minimum SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 4 CHANNEL STEREO CONFIGURATION Front and rear channel lowest recommended impedance is 2 stereo Crossover output and gain configurations are independently adjustable between the front and rear channels 2 channel or 4 channel input can be used for this configuration For source unit fading use the 4 channel input mode Front and rear outputs can be configured for high pass low pass or full range operation Front and rear outputs can be configured for either stereo operation or summed for subwoofer applications page 23 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 3 CHANNEL STEREO BRIDGED CONFIGURATION Front channels are configured for 2 channel stereo operation Front channel lowest recommended impedance is 2 stereo Rear channels are configured for a single channel bridged output Rear channel lowest recommended impedance is 4 Crossover output and gain configurations are indepen dently adjustable between the front a
21. l cables or using twisted cable or balanced transmission systems page 38 AUTOSOUND 2000 1 2 3 METHOD OF LOGICAL TROUBLESHOOTING I MUTE THE AMP S Insert a muting plug shorted male RCA connector into each amplifier channel Turn up the amp sensitivity Start the car and turn on the headlights air conditioning brake lights etc Listen for noise in each speaker Be very picky here A If still noisy substitute a small test speaker with short leads for the speakers crossovers and speaker leads in the car If still noisy substitute an isolated power supply 120 VAC to 13 8 VDC bench supply or a small motorcycle battery for the car s alternator If the amplifier is noisy with the test speaker you have a BAD amp Send it in It really doesn t matter if it is quiet or noisy while running on the isolated supply because you have a BAD amp Send it in for repair and if it was quiet on the isolated supply indicate so on the repair tag page 39 II DECK TO AMP Using a new set of signal cables connect one channel from the output of the deck directly into one channel of your clean amp Run the cables outside the car and as far away as possible from the metal of the car For noise purposes consider a 2 thick cushion of electromagnetic energy emanating from every metal surface in the car A If still noisy congratulations in all probability your equalizer electronic crossover DSP whatchamacallit are just fine This means that you c
22. lifier When the switch is in engaged signal from the front RCA input is routed to the rear RCA inputs NOTE In this configuration the rear RCA inputs can be routed to another amplifier The signal leaving the amplifier is a copy of the incoming signal When the switch is disengaged front and rear RCA inputs are independent This allows a source unit with an internal fader to fade between the front and rear outputs INTERNAL CROSSOVER CONFIGURATION The XTREME 200 and 400 4 amplifiers use multi position switches to determine their crossover configurations The multi position switch dual switches on the XTREME 400 4 is located on the adjustment side of the amplifier Listed below are the switch positions and their respective crossover configurations NOTE On 4 channel amplifiers the front and rear crossover settings are independently adjusted When the switch is in the OFF position the crossover section of the amplifier is bypassed Amplifier output is full range When the switch is in the center position the crossover is configured for high pass operation XTREME amplifiers have a fixed frequency crossover set to 100Hz at 12dB octave page 28 FINE TUNING THE CROSSOVER The crossover section is marked at four frequency points for ease of system adjustment These points are 45Hz 175Hz 600Hz and 5 000Hz Specific crossover points can be chosen based on the recom mended operational bandwidth of your speakers There are thre
23. nd fix or replace as needed Poor bass response Speakers wired with wrong polarity Check speaker polarity and fix as needed causing cancellation at low frequency Crossover set incorrectly Reset crossovers Refer to the Internal Crossover section of this manual for detailed instructions Impedance load at amplifier is too low Check speaker impedance load if below 2 stereo or 4 mono rewire speakers to achieve a higher impedance Battery fuse Short in power wire or incorrect Check power and ground connections and fix or repair as needed blowing power connections Fuse used is smaller than recommended Replace with proper fuse size Too much current being drawn Check speaker impedance load if below 2 stereo or 4 mono rewire speakers to achieve a high impedance Check power and ground connections and fix or repair as needed Amplifier fuse Too much current being drawn Check speaker impedance load if below 2 stereo or 4 mono rewire blowing speakers to achieve a high impedance and replace with recommended size fuse Check power and ground connections and fix or repair as needed Fuse used is smaller than recommended Replace with proper fuse size Impedance load at amplifier too low Check speaker impedance load If below 2 stereo or 4 mono rewire speakers to achieve a higher impedance Speaker is blown with shorted outputs Check system with known working speakers and fix or replace as needed
24. nd rear channels 2 channel or 4 channel input can be used for this configuration For source unit fading use the 4 channel input mode Front and rear outputs can be configured for high pass low pass or full range operation Front outputs can be configured for either stereo or summed stereo operation Rear outputs can be configured for summed bridged or single channel bridged operation for subwoofer applications page 24 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS TWO CHANNEL BRIDGED CONFIGURATION Front and rear channels are configured for bridged 2 channel operation Lowest recommended impedance for both front and rear channels is 4 Crossover and gain configurations are independently adjustable between the front and rear channels 2 channel operation is recommended for this operational mode Front and rear outputs can be configured for high pass low pass or full range operation Front and rear outputs can be configured for stereo front channels will have right output rear channels will have left output or summed 2 channel operation page 25 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS TRI MODE 6 CHANNEL CONFIGURATION Lowest recommended impedance is 2 stereo and 4 bridged mono Front and rear outputs must be set for full range operation Front and rear outputs must be configured for stereo operation
25. nic potential Authorized ORION dealers are a valuable resource in helping you with your system de sign and installation If you wish to venture on with your own system design here are some systems designed by ORION Industries System 1 is a simple 2 channel amplifier driving a pair of satellites This is a great start to an awesome sound ing system Lowest recommended impedance is 2 per channel Amplifier can be configured for high pass or full range stereo operation page 10 SYSTEM PLANNING SYSTEM 2 page 11 System 2 adds a subwoofer to system 1 Amplifier 1 is configured high pas for the satellite speakers and Amplifier 2 is configured low pass for a single 4 sub woofer Amplifier 1 Lowest recommended impedance is 2 per channel Amplifier is configured high pass for satellite operation Amplifier is configured for stereo op eration Amplifier 2 Lowest recommended impedance is 4 per channel Amplifier is configured for low pass for subwoofer operation Amplifier is configured for summed bridged operation SYSTEM PLANNING SYSTEM 3 page 12 System 3 uses a 4 channel amplifier to drive an entire system The front channels are c
26. oltage at 12 0VDC 2 All channels driven continuous rated 2 load 20Hz to 20 000Hz gt 0 1 THD per input voltage at 12 0VDC 3 XTREME amplifers are designed to accept full 9 Volts RMS input when set to the minimum gain position 4 All crossovers are with a slope rate of 12dB octave and a Q of 0707 Crossover Section3 XTREME 200 XTREME 400 4 Low Pass Crossover Continuously variable Continuously variable Low Pass Frequency Range 45Hz to 5kHz 45Hz to 5kHz High Pass Crossover Continuously variable Continuously variable High Pass Freqency Range 45Hz to 5kHz 45Hz to 5kHz General Dimensions 8 L x 10 25 W x 2 25 H 13 L x 10 25 W x 2 25 H 305mm x 260mm x 57mm 457mm x 260mm x 57mm page 7 TECHNICAL DESIGN FEATURES page 8 PRS Power Supply Complementary Matched Bipolar Outputs 16 Gauge Speaker and Remote ATC Fuse Crossover Frequency Control Stereo SUM MONO Switch Gain Control RCA Input Crosssover Selector 8 Gauge Power amp Ground Power Supply Controller PRS Power supply MOSFET switches Power LED Rectifier Diodes XTREME 200 1 Power LED when lit indicates that the amplifier is on 2 Front Output Configuration Switch determines the output configuration of the amplifier 3 Front Gain Control continuously adjusts from 200mV to 5Vrms for full power output 4 2 Channel 4 Channel Switch configures the amplifier for two or four RCA inputs
27. onfigured high pass operation for satellites The rear channels are configured low pass for two dual voice coil subwoofers Lowest recommended impedance for front channels is 2 per channel Front channels configured for high pass operation Front channels configured for stereo operation Lowest recommended for rear channels is 2 per channel Rear channels configured for low pass operation Rear channels configured for summed stereo operation Amplifier can be configured either for 2 channel or four channel inputs Note when the amplifier is configured for 4 channel input the fader on the source unit can control the output level between the subwoofer and satellites SYSTEM PLANNING SYSTEM 3 page 13 page 14 SYSTEM PLANNING SYSTEM 4 SYSTEM PLANNING SYSTEM 4 System 4 uses a 4 channel amplifier to power the front satellites and a single 4 subwoofer and a 2 channel amplifier for the rear satellites Amplifier 1 Lowest recommended impedance for the front channels is 2 per channel Front channels configured for high pass operation Front channels configured for stereo operation Lowest recommended impedance for the rear channels is 2 Rear channels configured for low pass operation Rear channels configured for
28. r can be supplied by most any automotive electrical system Systems with multiple amplifiers may require a higher capacity battery alternator or the use of a storage capacitor WE strongly recommend the use of both a Transient Storage Capacitor and a MBR70 with an extra battery in larger stereo systems XTREME amplifiers generate a certain amount of heat as part of normal operation Be sure the area around the cooling fins is unobstructed to allow adequate air circulation Remember beach blankets last weeks laundry school books and homework papers located on top of the amplifier do not improve air flow page 31 STEP BY STEP INSTALLATION Step 1 Determine the location for the amplifier Refer to the Mounting Locations section in this manual for detailed information Step 2 Decide on the system configuration for your amplifier For system suggestions refer to the System Planning section of this manual 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 power and speaker wires away from factory electrical wires and system as they pose a great potential for induced system noise Step 4 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 themselves For best results use a marking pen to mark the mounting holes and pre drill these holes with a standa
29. rd 1 8 drill bit Step 5 Mount the amplifier Make sure the amplifier is mounted on a flat surface If this is not possible do not over tighten the screws such that the chassis of the amplifier is twisted or bent Step 6 Turn the vehicle s key switch on the off position Step 7 Disconnect the vehicle s battery ground terminal Step 8 Connect the RCA and speaker wires to the amplifier Check the quality of your speakers and signal connections This will determine the ultimate performance of your ORION amplifier Refer to the Input section of this manual for correct wiring instructions Step 9 Connect power wires to the amplifier At this time do not connect the fuse at the main battery Step 10 Reconnect the ground terminal to the battery Step 11 Set crossovers Refer to the Internal Crossover Sections of this manual for detailed instructions Step 12 Once satisfied that all connections and settings are correct install the fuse at located near the vehicle s battery and proceed to the testing the system section of this manual WARNING Never exceed the recommended fuse size of this amplifier Failure to do so will result in the void of your warranty page 32 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 XTREME system Step 1 Check all the wiring connections to be su
30. re they are correct and secure Step 2 Turn the signal source volume control down all the way Set any tone controls 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 remote power LED locate on the connection side of the amplifier is lit If not please refer to the power connections section and the trouble shooting section of this manual for instructions Step 5 If using a 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 section and the trouble shooting section of this manual to solve your installation problems Step 6 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 configured properly refer to the internal crossover section of this manual and take corrective action Step 7 If the output is clear and undistorted continue to the adjusting the sound of the system section of this manual TESTI
31. ring Plus they will help your peak system response In problem cases we highly recommend the use of twisted pair cable rather than coaxial cable for RCA leads This practice will greatly minimize cable induced noise especially in four channel amps Don t forget that your system is only as good as its worst component Do NOT use components with inadequate power supply isolation or you will be asking for problems The best electrical ground on a car is the CHASSIS of the car Do NOT run ground leads up to th e case of the alternator or the negative battery post Keep ALL ground leads as short as possible With properly isolated components it does NOT matter where the component is grounded With inadequately isolated components it matters With poorly isolated components different grounds can cause different noises The deck is the signal reference ground for the entire sound system The deck usually has THREE connections to the car s chassis The black ground lead the base of the antenna and the metal to metal bond between the case of the deck and the chassis of the car With three grounds there is usually NO cause to worry about the ground of a deck Amplifiers are usually designed with adequate power supply isolation This means that it should not matter where a deck is grounded Decks are grounded three times and amps float This is car audio The more components installed on a signal path the more chances for noise to enter a
32. vel control slightly for an undistorted output Depending on your system the midrange and tweeter output may be on the same output channels Step 7 Fine tune crossover setting and output level between midrange and tweeters Refer to the internal crossover section of this manual for detailed instructions Step 8 Repeat Steps 5 7 for the rear speakers If you do not have rear speakers continue to Step 10 Step 9 Set levels between the front and rear midrange and tweeters for optimum front rear balance Step 10 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 Step 11 Fine tune crossover setting and output level between satellite speakers and the woofers Refer to the internal crossover section of this manual for detailed instructions If using an RGC 1 adjust the level to match the output of the woofer to match the sonic requirements of the system Step 12 Enjoy your awesome ORION sound system page 35 SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE ACTION TO TAKE No output Low or no remote turn on input Check remote turn on voltage output at amplifier and fix as needed Fuse blown Check power wire integrity and check for speaker shorts Fix as needed and replace fuse Power wires not connected Check power wire and ground connections and fix or replace as needed Audio input not connected Check RCA connections and fix or replace as neede
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