Dei ORION D600 User Manual

Warranty

LIMITED TWO YEAR CONSUMER WARRANTY:

Directed Electronics promises to the original purchaser, to replace this product should it prove to

be defective in workmanship or material under normal use, for a period of two years from the date

of purchase by the dealer as indicated by the date code marking of the product PROVIDED the

product was installed by an authorized Directed dealer. During this two year period, there will be

no charge for this replacement PROVIDED the unit is returned to Directed, shipping pre-paid. If

the unit is installed by anyone other than an authorized Directed dealer, the warranty period will

be 1 year from date of purchase by the dealer as indicated by the date code marking of the

product. During this 1 year period, there will be no charge for this replacement PROVIDED the

unit is returned to Directed, shipping pre-paid. This warranty is non-transferable and does not

apply to any unit that has been modified or used in a manner contrary to its intended purpose,

and does not cover damage to the unit caused by installation or removal of the unit. This warranty

is void if the product has been damaged by accident or unreasonable use, neglect, improper 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 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 INCLUDING ITS AUTHORIZED DEALERS OR INSTALLERS. Unit must be

returned to Directed, postage pre-paid, with: consumer's name, telephone number, and address,

authorized dealer's name and address, and product description. IN ORDER FOR THIS WARRANTY

TO BE VALID, YOUR UNIT MUST BE SHIPPED WITH PROOF OF INSTALLATION BY AN

AUTHORIZED DIRECTED DEALER. ALL UNITS RECEIVED BY DIRECTED FOR WARRANTY

REPAIR WITHOUT PROOF OF DIRECTED DEALER INSTALLATION WILL BE COVERED BY THE

LIMITED 1 YEAR PARTS AND LABOR WARRANTY. Note: This warranty does not cover labor costs

for the removal and reinstallation of the unit.

BY PURCHASING THIS PRODUCT, THE CONSUMER AGREES AND CONSENTS THAT ALL

DISPUTES BETWEEN THE CONSUMER AND DIRECTED SHALL BE RESOLVED IN ACCORDANCE

WITH CALIFORNIA LAWS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.

HCCA-D600

CONTENTS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

What’s in the Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Practice Safe Sound™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Record Your Serial Number and Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

End Panel Layouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

CEA Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Amplifier Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Signal Input and Output Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Input Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Phase Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Line Output Configurations (System Expansion) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Low-Pass Crossover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Fine Tuning the Crossovers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Adjusting INTELLi-Bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Infinite Baffle Example High-Pass Set at 30Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Sealed Example High-Pass Set at 20Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Sealed Example High-Pass Set at 30Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Vented Example High-Pass Set at 30Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Remote Gain Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Power Connections for the HCCA-D600 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Speaker Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Bridging (strapping) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Amplifier Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Choosing Mounting Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Trunk Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

General Precautions and Installation Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Tools of the Trade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Step By Step Installation-amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Step By Step Installation-remote gain control (RGC-1)—option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Set Up and Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Testing the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Adjusting the Sound of the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for your purchase of Orion's HCCA-D600 power amplifier. Each Orion amplifier is designed to be the leader in its class offering the most power, advanced features, and extreme ease of use. In high-end sound systems or high SPL systems, Orion amplifiers will give you years of trouble-free performance.

● HCCA-D600 - 600 Watt single-channel Class D amplifier with built-in fully variable

high-pass, low-pass, or band-pass crossover with INTELLi BASS. Equipped with optional remote gain, the 600D is capable of one-channel operation with a maximum power of 600 Watts into 1W.

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, be sure to read the entire manual before beginning the installation.

What’s in the Box

● (1) Amplifier

● (1) Spare fuse

● (1) Allen wrench 4mm

● (1) Allen wrench 3mm

● (1) Hardware pack (screws and washers)

● (1) Amplifier installation and operation manual

● (1) Orion vinyl window sticker

PRACTICE SAFE SOUND™

Continuous exposure to sound pressure levels over 100dB may cause permanent hearing loss. High power automotive sound 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

To ensure your warranty (see back cover), please record the following information regarding your new amplifier.

Model: __________________________________________________

Serial Number: __________________________________________________

Date of Purchase: __________________________________________________

Purchased from: __________________________________________________

END PANEL LAYOUTS

1. RCA Input - accepts RCA input from a head unit, preamplifier, or equalizer.

2. RCA Line Output - provides easy connection to additional amplifiers.

3. Master/Slave Switch - controls whether the amplifier is a slave or master when connected in combined amplifier configurations. (Refer to the Line Output Configurations section of this guide.)

4. Gain Control - continuous adjustment for full power output.

5. Infrasonic Switch - when On cuts off extremely low bass frequencies (below the range of human hearing, that speakers cannot effectively reproduce). Improves efficiency of the amplifier’s power supply, improves sound reproductive performance, and reduces chances of damaging the subwoofers.

6. Intelli-Bass - adjusts the bass for up to 18dB of boost equalization.

7. LPF - this filter attenuates high frequencies and sets the high frequency limit of the subwoofer channel (adjustable from 30 to 250 Hz).

8. Remote Bass Input - connects optional HP-RB1 remote bass control to control the bass level from the driver’s seat.

9. Phase Control Switch - provides either 0 or 180 degree phase shift of the ampli- fied output (speaker) with respect to the input signal to facilitate bridging of amplifiers.

10. Power LED - when illuminated (green) indicates that the amplifier is on.

11. Protect LED - when illuminated (red) indicates that the amplifier protective cirucitry has been activated due to thermal, output short, supply undervoltage or supply overvoltage.

1. 1 ATC Fuse - this 40A fuse protects the amplifier against internal electrical dam- age and is meant to protect the amplifier only. All other power connections should be fused at the source.

2. +BAT - connect this terminal through a FUSE or CIRCUIT BREAKER to the positive terminal of the vehicle battery or the positive terminal of an isolated audio sys-

1 2 345 6

INPUT LINE OUT

L CHL CH

R CHR CH

INFRASONICGAIN

ON OFFMASTER SLAVE

78 910

INTELLI

MIN MAXMIN MAX

BASS

LPF

30Hz 250Hz

REMOTE

PHASE

Oº 180

POWER (GREEN)

PROTECT

(RED)

1234 5

FUSE

+BAT REM GND

SPEAKER

+ + - -

tem battery.

WARNING: Always protect this power wire by installing a fuse or circuit breaker of the

appropriate size within 12 inches of the battery terminal connection.

3. REM - this terminal turns on the amplifier when (+) 12 volt is applied. Connect it to the remote turn on lead of the head unit or signal source. If a (+) 12 volt remote turn lead is not available, a Remote Power Adapter (P/N #55000) can be used to supply a remote turn on signal. DO NOT connect this terminal to constant (+) 12 volt.

4. GND - power return connection. Connect this terminal directly to the sheet metal chassis of the vehicle, using the shortest wire necessary to make this connection. Always use wire of the same gauge or larger than the (+) 12 volt power wire. The chassis connection point should be scraped free of paint and dirt. Use only quality crimped and/or soldered connectors at both ends of this wire. DO NOT connect this terminal directly to the vehicle battery ground terminal or any other factory ground points.

5. Speaker - connect the speakers to these terminals. (refer to the Speaker Connection section of this guide.)

NOTE: Make all connections to power, ground, speakers, and remote terminals before

final positioning and installation of the amplifier in the vehicle.

CEA SPECIFICATIONS

HCCA-D600

Power Output: 150 Watts RMS x 1 at 4 ohms and <

1% THD+N

Signal to Noise Ratio: -60 dBA (reference 1 Watt into 4 ohms)

Additional Power Output: 300 Watts RMS x 1 at 1 ohm at 14.4 Supply <

1% THD+N

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