Orion Car Audio 2002, 3002 User Manual

CONTENTS

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

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

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

Limited Two-Year Consumer Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

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

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

End Panel Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

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

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

Internal Crossover Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

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

INTELLi Bass Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Amplifier Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Power Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Speaker Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Amplifier installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Choosing Mounting Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Trunk Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

General Precautions and Installation Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Tools of the Trade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Step By Step Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Set Up and Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Testing the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Adjusting the Sound of the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for your purchase of Orion's 2002 or 3002 amplifier. Each Orion amplifier is
designed to be the leader in its class offering ease of use, advanced features, and the most
power. Orion amplifiers are designed as the best affordable high end car audio amplifier
money can buy. Listed below are the features of the new Orion 2002 and 3002.

● 2002 - 50 Watts per channel, two-channel amplifier with dual built-in high-pass

and low-pass 12dB/octave crossover centered at 100Hz and INTELLi Bass. The 2002
is capable of 3, 2, or 1 channel operation with a maximum power of 200 Watts
into 4W mono.

● 3002 - 75 Watts per channel, two-channel amplifier with dual built-in high-pass

and low-pass 12dB/octave crossover centered at 100Hz and INTELLi Bass. The 3002
is capable of 3, 2, or 1 channel operation with a maximum power of 300 Watts
into 4W mono.

The installation of all Orion amplifiers 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 the 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, read the entire manual
before beginning the installation.

What’s in the Box

● (1) Amplifier

● (1) Extra Fuse

● (1) High Level Input Harness

● (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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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 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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SPECIFICATIONS

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

2. All channels driven, continuous 2W load 20Hz to 20kHz, < 0.1% THD, with input voltage at

13.8VDC.

Amplifier Section Orion 2002 Orion 3002

Power Output 4W Stereo (Watts)1 50 x 2 75 x 2

Power Output 2W Stereo (Watts)2 100 x 2 150 x 2

Power Output 4W Mono (Watts)1 200 x 1 300 x 1

Distortion - all channels < 0.1% THD+N < 0.1% THD+N
driven at rated power
(20Hz to 20kHz)

Frequency Response 20Hz to 20kHZ 20Hz to 20kHZ

±0.25dB ±0.25dB

Linear Bandwidth 10Hz to 50kHz ±3dB 10Hz to 50kHz ±3dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio > 100dB > 100dB
at Rated Power

Damping factor > 200 > 200

Slew Rate > 20V per usec > 20V per usec

RCA Input Sensitivity 200mV to 5V 200mV to 5V

High Level Input Sensitivity 1V to 10V 1V to 10V

Input Impedance 10kW 10kW

Fuse Type 1 x 25 Amp ATC 1 x 30 Amp ATC

Dimensions 12.4" x 10.5" x 2.3" 15.2" x 10.5" x 2.3"

Weight 7 lbs. 9 lbs.

Crossover Section

Low Pass Crossover 2nd Order 2nd Order

(12dB per octave) (12dB per octave)

Low Pass Frequency 100Hz 100Hz

High Pass Filter 2nd Order 2nd Order

(12dB per octave) (12dB per octave)

High Pass Frequency 100Hz 100Hz

INTELLi Bass 10dB boost 10dB boost

INTELLi Bass Center Frequency 45Hz 45Hz

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END PANEL LAYOUT

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

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

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

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

5. High-Level Input Connector - accepts input from head unit's speaker output.

6. Crossover Switch - configures the front channel for high-pass, low-pass, or full
range operation.

7. INTELLi Bass Control - continuously adjusts from 0 to 10dB of boost centered at
45Hz.

8. Speaker Connections - accepts up to 12-gauge speaker wire.

9. 1 ATC Fuse - protects the amplifier from over current situations.

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

11. Power Connections - accepts greater than 8 AWG power and ground cables.

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