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©2004 Directed Electronics, Inc.

INTRODUCTION

The RGC-1 remote gain control is specifically designed for use with ORION amplifiers. The
RGC-1 allows dashboard control to your current Orion amplifier or earlier XTR, XTR Pro or
HCCA amplifier. Used on subwoofer amplifiers, it provides subwoofer level control. Used on
the first amplifier in a daisy-chain, it works as a remote pre-amp volume control.

Warning:

The RGC-1 can be used only on ORION amplifiers that have a

1/8-inch mini-jack remote gain port on the connection panel. Using the
RGC-1 with other ORION products will damage the system.

OPERATION

The RCG-1 is shipped in its retracted position. To adjust the control, press and release the
knob. The knob will extend for adjustment.

Clockwise rotation of the control knob increases the gain of the amplifier. Counterclockwise
rotation reduces the gain. See the “Adjustment” section for information on how to set the
various level controls in the system to get the proper range of operation for the RGC-1. The
control knob can be pushed in to its retracted position after adjustment.

WIRING

Connect the RGC-1 to the ORION amplifier connector with the attached 1/8-inch mini-plug cable.
If your system requires a longer cable, a standard head phone extension cable can be used.

The RGC-1 has optional night-time illumination provided by the GREEN and RED wires. For
Red color illumination, connect the RED wire to a +12 Vdc source and the GREEN wire to
chassis ground. For Green color illumination, connect the GREEN wire to a +12 Vdc source
and the RED wire to chassis ground.

INSTALLATION

Under Dash Mounting

To mount the RGC-1 under the dash or in an area that cannot be drilled through to accom-
modate the control, use the supplied under dash mounting bracket. Find a suitable location
which will not interfere with driving that is easy to reach. Mount the bracket in place using
the 2 screws and secure the RGC-1 to the bracket as shown below.

Summary of Contents for ORION RGC-1

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ...ent section for information on how to set the various level controls in the system to get the proper range of operation for the RGC 1 The control knob can be pushed in to its retracted position after adjustment WIRING Connect the RGC 1 to the ORION amplifier connector with the attached 1 8 inch mini plug cable If your system requires a longer cable a standard head phone extension cable can be used...

Page 3: ...the knob If there is no access to the back of the dash panel drill a 3 4 inch hole in order to pass the entire RGC 1 through the hole from the front of the dash panel Once the control is through the hole the clip shown below is passed through the hole and slid around the threaded shaft of the control Place the trim label on the threaded shaft and secure the control with the nut and mount the knob ...

Page 4: ... determine the maximum allowed output level that the amplifier 2 Set the control knob of the RGC 1 to its mid rotation position 3 Check the output level of the subwoofer The amount of bass can be adjusted for the type of music and individual preference Warning DO NOT increase the amplifier gain without repeating Step 1 Failure to do so may damage your amplifier and speakers This will void your war...

Page 5: ...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 ...

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