Orion-car-audio 200 User Manual

XTREME 200/400.4OWNER’S MANUALHIGH PERFORMANCE CAR AUDIO

TECHNICAL DESIGN FEATURESpage 8PRS Power SupplyComplementary MatchedBipolar Outputs16 Gauge Speakerand RemoteATC FuseCrossover Frequency ControlStereo

1. Power LED - when lit indicates that the amplifier is on 2. Front Output Configuration Switch - determines the outputconfiguration of the amplifi

SYSTEM PLANNING SYSTEM 1The easiest way to maximize the performance for yourORION XTREME amplifier is to properly plan your sys-tem. By planning your

SYSTEM PLANNING SYSTEM 2page 11+–+–+–+––++–+–System 2 adds a subwoofer to system 1.Amplifier 1 is configured high-pas forthe satellite speakers and Am

SYSTEM PLANNING SYSTEM 3page 12+–+–+–+––++–+–+–

System 3 uses a 4-channel amplifier to drive an entire system. The front channels are configured high-pass operation for satellites. The rear channels

page 14+–+–+–+––++–+–+–+–+–+––++–SYSTEM PLANNING SYSTEM 4

SYSTEM PLANNING SYSTEM 4System 4 uses a 4-channel amplifier to power the front satellites and a single 4Ω subwoofer and a 2-channel amplifier for the

page 16+––++–+–+–+–+––++–+–+–+–+–SYSTEM PLANNING SYSTEM 5

SYSTEM PLANNING SYSTEM 5System 5 uses two 4-channel amplifiers for the front and rear satellites and two 2-channel amplifiers for two subwoofers. This

TABLE OF CONTENTSINTRODUCTION 1WARRANTY 4SPECIFICATIONS 6TECHNICAL DESIGN FEATURES 8SYSTEM PLANNING 10INSTALLATION 18POWER CONNECTIONS 19SPEAKER CONNE

INSTALLATIONThe installation of all ORION components will determine the overall performance result. Improper installation will not only limit the perf

page 19POWER CONNECTIONS• Minimum 8 gauge power and ground cable is recommended for acceptable performance• Fuse power wire less than 18” from battery

SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 2-CHANNEL STEREO CONFIGURATION• Lowest recommended impedance is 2Ω stereo• Output can be configured for high-pass, low-pass or ful

SPEAKER CONNECTIONS SINGLE BRIDGED CONFIGURATION• Lowest recommended impedance is 4Ω bridged mono• Output can be configured for high-pass, low-pass or

SPEAKER CONNECTIONS TRI-MODE 3-CHANNEL CONFIGURATION• Lowest recommended impedance is 2Ω stereo and 4Ωbridged mono• Output must be set for full range

SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 4-CHANNEL STEREO CONFIGURATION• Front and rear channel lowest recommendedimpedance is 2Ω stereo• Crossover, output and gain config

SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 3-CHANNEL STEREO/BRIDGED CONFIGURATION• Front channels are configured for 2-channel stereooperation• Front channel lowest recommen

SPEAKER CONNECTIONS TWO-CHANNEL BRIDGED CONFIGURATION• Front and rear channels are configured for bridged 2-channel operation• Lowest recommended impe

SPEAKER CONNECTIONS TRI-MODE 6-CHANNEL CONFIGURATION• Lowest recommended impedance is 2Ω stereo and 4Ωbridged mono• Front and rear outputs must be set

OUTPUT CONFIGURATIONSThree position switches determine output configuration for the XTREME amplifiers. Each stereo pair of channels can be configured

Thank you for your purchase of ORION’s XTREME amplifier. Each ORION amplifier is designed to be the leader in its class offering themost power, advanc

4-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER INPUT CONFIGURATIONSThe 2-channel input / 4-channel input switch routes RCA input from the front RCA inputs to the rear section of

FINE TUNING THE CROSSOVERThe crossover section is marked at four frequency points for ease of system adjustment. These pointsare 45Hz, 175Hz, 600Hz an

CHOOSING MOUNTING LOCATIONSThe location of your XTREMEamplifier will depend on several important issues. Due to the low profile size of the XTREME amp

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

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

After you have completed the installation, you need to test the system. This will help ensure years of trouble-free operation. Please refer to thelist

ADJUSTING THE SOUND OF THE SYSTEMpage 34Once you have checked the system’s operation, adjust the sound of the system. Adjusting the sound of the sys

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SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE ACTION TO TAKENo output Low or no remote turn-on input Check remote turn-on voltage output at amplifier and fix as needed.Fuse

Distorted output Internal crossover not set properly Readjust crossovers. Refer to the Internal Crossover section of thisfor speakers manual for detai

ABOUT THIS MANUALThis manual is divided into different sections for different needs. Whether you are the owner, salesperson or installer, we have devo

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

page 39II. DECK TO AMP. Using a new set of signal cables, connect one channel from the output of the deck directly into onechannel of your clean amp.

page 40probable that the component has inadequate isolation. Solutions include, changing components or permanently adding anexternal isolated power su

The more components installed on a signal path, the more chances for noise to enter a system. The more electrical accessorieson a car, the more noise

HIGH PERFORMANCE CAR AUDIOAMPLIFIERS, SIGNAL PROCESSORSAND LOUDSPEAKERS©1998 Orion Industries, Incorporated9235 S. McKemy St., Tempe, Arizona 85284Pho

(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(

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

This warranty is in effect for the original purchaser only. ORION will pay for labor and material expense for covered items. ORION doesnot cover remov

Amplifier Section XTREME 200 XTREME 400.4Power output 4Ω stereo (watts)150 x 2 50 x 450 x 2, 200 x 1Power output 2Ω stereo (watts)2100 x 2 100 x 4Powe

1All channels driven, continuous rated 4Ω load, 20Hz to 20,000Hz, >0.1% THD, per input voltage at 12.0VDC.2All channels driven, continuous rated 2Ω