Orion ORION 8002, Owner'S Manual

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Page 2: ...er Frequency 7 Adjusting INTELLi Q 7 Infinite Baffle Example High Pass Set at 30Hz 8 Sealed Example High Pass Set at 20Hz 9 Sealed Example High Pass Set at 30Hz 9 Vented Example High Pass Set at 30Hz 9 Amplifier Wiring 10 Power Connections 10 Speaker Connections 10 Amplifier Installation 13 Choosing Mounting Locations 13 Passenger Compartment 13 Trunk Compartment 13 General Precautions and Install...

Page 3: ...r 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 manual before beginning the installation Wh...

Page 4: ... 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 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 INCLUDIN...

Page 5: ...ted Power 0 1 THD N Frequency Response 20Hz to 20kHz 0 25dB Linear Bandwidth 10Hz to 50kHz 3dB Signal to Noise Ratio at Rated Power 100dB Damping Factor 200 Input Sensitivity 200mV to 5V Input Impedance 10kW Fuse Type 100 Amp MAXI Dimensions 23 4 x 10 5 x 2 4 Weight 10 lbs Crossover Section Low Pass Crossover Continuously Variable 2nd Order 4th Order Low Pass Frequency Range 20Hz to 3kHz High Pass...

Page 6: ...ssover 8 Low Pass Frequency Control adjusts the frequency of the low pass crossover 9 High Pass Crossover Switch activates 2nd order high pass crossover 10 High Pass Frequency Control adjusts the frequency of the high pass crossover 11 INTELLi Q Control continuously adjusts the Q boost of the high pass crossover from 0 to 10dB of boost 12 Speaker Connections allow up to 12 gauge speaker wire 13 Re...

Page 7: ... offer easy unlimited system expansion Routing signal from a source unit pre amplifier or equalizer is a matter of connecting RCA s to the RCA Inputs and the RCA outputs to the next Orion amplifier in the signal chain When the switch is in the COPY position the RCA output is an identical copy of the input signal The signal passes through a buffer stage so that several amplifiers can be daisy chain...

Page 8: ...s active at 24dB octave 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 The high pass crossover is continuously variable from 10Hz to 3kHz High Pass Woofers The high pass crossover is continuously variabl...

Page 9: ...ight graph is the driver excursion These des ignations apply to the following graphs as well Enclosure Type Boost Levels 0dB 3dB 6dB 10dB Infinite Baffle Tune above High X Max Not Not Fs of woofer Drivers Tune Recommended Recommended above Fs of woofer Sealed Tune above Tune above High X Max Not Fs of woofer Fs of woofer Drivers Tune Recommended above Fs of woofer Vented Tune to port Tune to port ...

Page 10: ...ency 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 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 ...

Page 11: ...des 12V power to turn on the amplifier Add Extra Ground wire between the negative terminal of the battery and the chassis 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 accomm...

Page 12: ...ridged which is ideal for subwoofer applications Single Channel Bridged Configuration Lowest recommended impedance is 4W mono Mono input must be used for this configuration Only the Left input is used Outputs can be configured for high pass low pass or full range operation Outputs are configured for single channel bridged operation which is ideal for separate left or right channel subwoofer applic...

Page 13: ...W bridged mono Stereo operation must be used Outputs must be configured for full range operation Output is configured stereo and summed bridged Passive crossover frequencies must not overlap WARNING Failure to do so may result in damage to the amplifier 12 2004 Directed Electronics Inc ...

Page 14: ...stallation 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 dam...

Page 15: ...Sine Wave at 0dB 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 ...

Page 16: ...g 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 con nection side of the amplifier is on ...

Page 17: ...ar slight distortion and turn the level control back slightly for an undistorted output Depending on your system the midrange and tweeter output may be on the same output chan nels Step 6 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 ...

Page 18: ...en 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 o...

Page 19: ...w if below 1W 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 1W rewire speakers to achieve higher impedance Amplifier fuse blowing Fu...

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Page 21: ...service or other causes not arising out of defects in materials or construction ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO EXPRESS WARRANTY IMPLIED WARRANTY WARRANTY 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 ...