Orion WCC 1600.2, West Coast Customs WCC-1600.2 User Manual

Warranty
LIMITED TWO YEAR CONSUMER WARRANTY:

Directed Electronics, Inc. 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 from 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 one year from the date of
purchase by the dealer as indicated by the date code marking of the product. This warranty is non­transferable 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.
During this one-year period, there will be no charge for this replacement PROVIDED the unit is returned
to Directed, shipping pre-paid. 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. Units which are found to be damaged by abuse resulting in thermally damaged voice coils
are not covered by this warranty but may be replaced at the absolute/sole discretion of Directed. ALL

WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO EXPRESS WARRANTY, IMPLIED WARRANTY,
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND WARRANTY OF NON­INFRINGEMENT 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 bill

of sale or other dated proof of purchase bearing the following information: consumer's name, telephone
number, and address, authorized dealer's name and address, and product description. Note: This warranty
does not cover labor costs for the removal and reinstallation of the unit. 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.

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CONTENTS

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

What's In The Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

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

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

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

CEA Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Amplifier Controls and Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Amplifier Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Stereo / Mono Input Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Input Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Remote Gain Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Auxiliary Output Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Internal Crossover Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Low-Pass Crossover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

High-Pass Crossover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

High-Pass Woofers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Fine Tuning the Crossover 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 Installation Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

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

Step By Step Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

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

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

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

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

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

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for your purchase of a West Coast Customs by Orion 1600.2 power amplifier.
Each WCC 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,
WCC amplifiers will give you years of trouble-free performance.

● WCC-1600.2 - 200 Watt per channel two-channel high current amplifier with

built-in fully variable high-pass, low-pass, or band-pass crossover with INTELLi Q.
Equipped with remote gain capability, the WCC-1600.2 is capable of three, two,
or one channel operation with a maximum power capability of 800 Watts into 4W
mono.

The installation of all WCC components will determine the overall performance result.
Improper installation will not only limit the performance of your system but also potential­ly compromise the reliability of this amplifier. To ensure proper sonic results and component
reliability, please refer to your authorized 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) Extra fuse

● (1) Allen wrench 2.5mm

● (1) Allen wrench 3mm

● (4) #8 self-tapping black Phillips head pan head screws

● (1) Amplifier installation and operation manual

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.

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WARRANTY

Directed Electronics, Inc. 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 was 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. 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.

NOTE: This warranty does not cover labor costs for the removal and reinstallation of the

unit.

Record Your Serial Number and Date

Model: __________________________________________________

Serial Number: __________________________________________________

Date of Purchase: __________________________________________________

Purchased from: __________________________________________________

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CEA SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

1. Continuous 4W load 20Hz to 20kHz, < 0.05% THD, with input voltage at 13.8 VDC.

2. Continuous 2W load 20Hz to 20kHz, < 0.1% THD, with input voltage at 13.8 VDC.

Amplifier Section WCC-1600.2

Power Output 4W Stereo (Watts)

1

200 x 2

Power Output 2W Stereo (Watts)

2

400 x 2

Power Output 4W Mono (Watts) 800 x 1

Remote Gain Capable Yes

Distortion at Rated 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 Crossover Continuously Variable

2nd Order

High Pass Frequency Range 10Hz to 3kHz

INTELLi Q 10dB boost

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WCC-1600.2

Power Output: 350 Watts RMS x 2 at 4 ohms and <

1% THD+N

Signal to Noise Ratio: -78 dBA (reference 1 Watt into 4 ohms)

Additional Power:: 420 Watts RMS x at 4 ohms and <

1% THD+N

AMPLIFIER CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS

1. Power LED - when lit indicates that the amplifier is on.

2. Stereo/Mono Switch - configures the amplifier for one or two inputs.

3. Gain Control - continuously adjusts from 200mV to 5V for full power output.

4. Copy/Gain/Master Switch - determines the output of the RCA outputs.

5. RCA Inputs - accepts RCA input from a source unit, preamplifier, or equalizer.

6. RCA Outputs - provides easy connection to additional amplifiers.

7. Low-Pass Crossover Switch - activates 2nd or 4th order low-pass crossover.

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. Remote Gain Connector - allows the gain of the amplifier to be controlled
remotely.

14. 1 MAXI Fuse - protects the amplifier from over current situations.

15. REM Remote Turn-on Input - turns on the amplifier when fed 12 V+.

16. Power Connections - allow up to four-gauge power and ground cables.

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AMPLIFIER SETTINGS

Stereo / Mono Input Configuration

The STEREO / MONO switch allows the WCC-1600.2 amplifier to use a single RCA or high­level input to feed signal to both the right and left channels of the amplifier. When the
switch is to the right (MONO position), signal from the left input is routed to the right chan­nel. When the switch is to the left (STEREO position), right and left inputs are independent.
This allows a source unit with an internal balance to change the stereo imaging.

Input Gain

The WCC-1600.2 amplifier has separate front and rear level gain adjustments. The input
sensitivity of these adjustments range from 200mV up to 5V. This allows easy integration
from any source unit. Refer to the Testing the System and the Adjusting the Sound of the
System sections for detailed instructions on setting up the level controls.

Remote Gain Operation

The remote gain port provides easy remote access to the internal gain structure of the rear
channels of the WCC amplifier. The RGC-1* plugs into the amplifier via the 1/8" mini jack
plug. It can be installed in the front of the vehicle to control the amplifier gain level, and
can be used as a bass level control when used on an amplifier dedicated to subwoofers.

In addition, one RGC-1 can be used on multiple amplifiers. Plug the RGC-1 into the first amp.
The first amp must have its RCA output selection switch in the MASTER or GAIN position.
The RGC-1 information will now be sent to subsequent amps via the MASTER signal.

Auxiliary Output Configurations

The auxiliary outputs on this WCC amplifier offers 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 WCC 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
chained without signal loss or overloading of the source unit. This maximizes the signal out­put and minimizes the potential for system noise.

When the switch is in the GAIN position, the RCA outputs are buffered through the gain
stage of the amplifier. When the first amplifier in the signal chain is set this way, a remote
gain controller (RGC-1) can be connected to the amplifier and act as a PRE-AMP controlling
the overall level of the system. Following amplifiers are configured in the COPY mode with
their gains set to zero as the GAIN amp is now controlling the gain level for all subsequent
amps. This eliminates the need to gain match multiple amplifiers.

When the switch is in the MASTER position, the RCA outputs are buffered through the gain
stage of the amplifier and filtered through the crossover sections of the amplifier. When set
this way, the amplifier's gain and crossover settings are sent to other amplifiers down the sig­nal chain. This can be useful for configuring multiple subwoofer amplifiers easily in a large
SPL system. All subsequent amplifiers after the master amp will be in the COPY position and
have their gains set to zero and all crossovers turned off. The master amplifier will control
all the functions of the slave amps via the MASTER RCA output signal.

* The RGC-1 is not supplied with the amplifier (order Orion part number 58000).

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