Orion-car-audio HCCA 225R User Manual

HCCA 225R, 250R & 275ROWNER'S MANUALHIGH PERFORMANCE CAR AUDIO

TECHNICAL DESIGN FEATURESpage 10

AMPLIFIER CALL OUTS1. Power LED-when lit indicates that the amplifier is on.2. Output Configuration Switches-determine the outputconfiguration of the

TUNING NOTE: The phase switches can be individually switched forimproved sound quality. Try different phase switch positions for bestsonic results.SYS

SYSTEM 2adds an additional amplifier todrive the subwoofers. A RGC-1 (Remote GainControl) has been added to the subwoofer ampli-fier for dash mounted

SYSTEM 3page 14

SYSTEM 3 adds an additional amplifier and another set of satellites to SYSTEM 2 for a front rear fade system.AMPLIFIER 1 & 2• Output is configured

SYSTEM 4 adds an amplifier to system 3 to the front satellites for more powerand control.AMPLIFIER 1 & 3• Output is configured for high-pass opera

AMPLIFIER 2• Output is configured for bandpass operation.• Left Phase switch set to 0°• Right Phase switch set to 0°• Gain controls can be set togethe

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AMPLIFIER 2• Output is configured forband-pass operation.• The high-pass crossover is used as asubsonic filter with INTELLi Q.• RCA inputs are connect

page 2TABLE OF CONTENTSINTRODUCTION 3WARRANTY 6SPECIFICATIONS 8TECHNICAL DESIGN FEATURES 10SYSTEM PLANNING 12POWER CONNECTIONS 20SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 2

POWER CONNECTIONSAmplifier Fuse SizeXTREME 400 (2) 20 AMPXTREME 800 (2) 30 AMPXTREME 1200 (6) 30 AMPpage 20

• Power connections made through a large 4 gauge removable terminal connector. (Dual 4 gauge connectors of theHCCA 275R)• 4 Gauge power and ground wir

page 22POWER CONNECTIONS HCCA 275RAmplifier Fuse SizeHCCA 275R (6) 30 AMP

page 23• Power connections made through dual large 4 gauge removable terminal connector.• Dual 4 Gauge power and ground wire required for proper perfo

12V+ GNDSPEAKER OUTPUTSBRIDGEDLEFTRIGHTREM GAINREMOTE FUSE POWERAUXPOWERLEFT PHASERIGHT PHASEINPUT RCAAUX RCALEFT GAINRIGHTGAINMONO BRIDGE0 180INPUT

• Lowest Recommended Impedance is 0.5Ω Stereo.• RCA inputs are connected to both left and right channels• Left Phase switch set to 0°• Right Phase swi

SUMMED BRIDGED CONFIGURATIONpage 26

• Lowest Recommended Impedance is 1Ω bridged mono.• RCA inputs are connected to both left and right channels• Left Phase switch set to 0°• Right Phase

SINGLE CHANNEL BRIDGED CONFIGURATIONSpage 28

• Lowest Recommended Impedance is 1Ω bridged mono.• Only the Right RCA input is used• Right Phase switch set to 0°• Left Phase switch set to “MONO BRI

page 3 INTRODUCTIONThank you for your purchase of ORION’s HCCA power amplifier. Each HCCA amplifier is designed to be the leader in its class offer-in

page 30 TRI-MODE THREE CHANNEL CONFIGURATION

page 31• Lowest Recommended Impedance is 0.5Ω stereo and 1Ω bridged mono.• RCA inputs are connected to both left and right channels• Left Phase switch

INPUT SECTIONThe input section of the amplifier consists of separate phase switches that set output configuration, separate left and right gaincontrol

Setting 4 inverts the output of both the left and right channels. Both left and rightgain controls are active. This configuration is useful for invert

INTERNAL CROSSOVER SECTIONThe crossover section of the HCCA amplifier is continuously variable and ex-tremely flexible. There are eight different cros

FINE TUNING THE LOW-PASS CROSSOVERThe crossover section is marked at four frequency points forease of system adjustment. These points are 45 Hz, 175 H

HIGH-PASS CROSSOVERWhen both push buttons are in the “out” position, the high-pass crossover is by-passed.MID AND TWEETERSWhen both push buttons are i

FINE TUNING THE HIGH-PASS CROSSOVER “HIGH RANGE”The crossover section is marked at four frequency points forease of system adjustment. These points ar

ADJUSTING INTELLI QBoost Levels 0dB +3dB +6dB +10dBEnclosure Type :Infinite Baffle Acceptable, No High X-Max Not Recommended Not RecommendedProblems.

Incorporated in the high-pass crossover, INTELLi Q maximizes the performance ofa subwoofer. The high-pass subsonic filter removes unwanted bass output

ABOUT THIS MANUALThis manual is designed to answer your questions about this product. In the event you have questions not covered in this manual,pleas

INFINITE BAFFLE EXAMPLE HIGH-PASS SET @ 30HzBy removing low frequency signalwhich the woofer cannot produce, thewoofer can play its capable rangeloude

SEALED EXAMPLE HIGH-PASS SET @ 30HzIn this example, the frequency hasbeen increased to 30 Hz. Up to 6 dBof boost is capable at this frequency.With +6d

AUXILIARY OUTPUT SECTIONThe auxiliary outputs offer ORION amplifiers easy unlimited system expansion .Routing signal from a source unit, pre-amplifier

Remote Gain SectionThe remote gain port provides easy remote access to the internal gain structure ofthe HCCA power amplifier. The RGC-1 plugs into th

INSTALLATION TIPSTOOLS FOR THE TRADEListed are the majority of the tools required to perform the installation. Having the proper tools will make the i

12V+ GNDSPEAKER OUTPUTSREM BRIDGEDRIGHT LEFTREM GAINREMOTE FUSE POWER12V+ GNDSPEAKER OUTPUTSREM BRIDGEDRIGHT LEFTREM GAINREMOTE FUSE POWER

page 46GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AND INSTALLATION TIPSCaution: Be careful not to cut or drill into gas tanks, fuel lines, brake lines, hydraulic lines, vacu

page 47STEP BY STEP INSTALLATIONStep 1Determine the location for the amplifier. Refer to the Mounting Locations section in this manual for detailed in

page 48TESTING THE SYSTEMAfter you have completed the installation, you need to test the system. This will help ensure years of trouble free operation

page 49Step 2 Turn the level controls of the amplifier to their minimum positions.Step 3 Choose music with high dynamic content that you like, that yo

WHAT’S IN THE BOX QTY DESCRIPTION1 HCCA power amplifier2 2 conductor 4 gauge power connector1 5 conductor 12 gauge speaker connector4 #8 Phillips Pan

page 50TROUBLE SHOOTING TIPSSYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE ACTION TO TAKENo output Low or no remote turn-on input Check remote turn-on voltage output at ampli

page 51SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE ACTION TO TAKEDistorted output Speaker not connected to properly Check speaker wiring and fix or replace as needed. Refe

page 52AUTOSOUND 2000 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPSQUICK CHECK FOR TROUBLESHOOTING CAR AUDIO SYSTEMSPreface:All audio systems exhibit noise; however, if the le

page 53B. 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

page 54SUMMATION:During the design stage of your vehicles, try to avoid using extra batteries and high output alternators. Extra batteries are nothing

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©1998 Orion Industries, Incorporated9235 S. McKemy Street , Tempe, Arizona 85284Phone: 480.705.5600 Fax: 480.705.5788One of the ADST family of compani

WARRANTYORION Industries Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms:Parts and Labor are

For all warranty and non-warranty service issues, please refer to your nearest Authorized ORION Dealer for assistance. If you requireadditional infor

SPECIFICATIONSAMPLIFIER SECTION HCCA 225R HCCA 250R HCCA 275RPower output 4 Ω Stereo (watts) 25 watts 50 watts 75 wattsPower output 2 Ω Stereo (watts)

input sensitivity3200 mV to 5 Vrms 200 mV to 5 Vrms 200 mV to 5 Vrmsinput impedance 47kΩ 47kΩ 47kΩfuse type (2) 20 AMP ATC (2) 30 AMP ATC (6) 30 AMP