Orion Car Audio 600D, 1200D, 2500D 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 Layouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

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

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

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

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

Auxiliary Output Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

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

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

High-Pass Crossover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

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

Adjusting INTELLi Q . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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

Amplifier Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Power Connections for the 600D and 1200D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Power Connections for the 2500D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Speaker Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Bridging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

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

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for your purchase of Orion's 600D, 1200D, or 2500D 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.

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

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

● 1200D - 1200 Watt single-channel Class D amplifier with built-in fully variable

high-pass, low-pass, or band-pass crossover with INTELLi Q. Equipped with optional remote gain, the 1200D is capable of one-channel operation with a maximum power of 1200 Watts into 1W.

● 2500D - 2500 Watt single-channel Class D amplifier with built-in fully variable

high-pass, low-pass, or band-pass crossover with INTELLi Q. Equipped with optional remote gain, the 2500D is capable of one-channel operation with a maximum power of 2500 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(s) (600D and 1200D only)

● (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.

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: __________________________________________________

SPECIFICATIONS

1. Continuous 4W load 20Hz to 200Hz, < 0.05% THD, with input voltage at 13.8VDC.

2. Continuous 2W load 20Hz to 200Hz, < 0.1% THD, with input voltage at 13.8VDC.

Amplifier Section Orion 600D Orion 1200D Orion 2500D

Power Output 4W (Watts)1 250 x 1 425 x 1 1200 x 1

Power Output 2W (Watts)2 400 x 1 725 x 1 1700 x 1

Power Output 1W (Watts) 600 x 1 1200 x 1 2500 x 1

Externally Bridgeable Yes Yes No

Remote Gain Function Yes Yes Yes

Distortion at Rated Power < 0.9% THD+N < 0.9% THD+N < 0.9% THD+N

Frequency Response 20Hz to 200Hz 20Hz to 200Hz 20Hz to 200Hz

+0, -1dB +0, -1dB +0, -1dB

Linear Bandwidth 10Hz to 500Hz 10Hz to 500Hz 10Hz to 500Hz

±3dB ±3dB ±3dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio at > 80dB > 80dB > 80dB Rated Power

Damping factor > 50 > 50 > 50

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

Input Impedance 40kW 40kW 40kW

Fuse Type (1) 50 Amp MAXI (3) 40 Amp ATC None

Dimensions 16.4"x10.5"x2.3" 18.7"x10.5"x2.3" 27.2"x10.5"x2.3"

Weight 13 lbs. 16 lbs. 24 lbs.

Crossover Section

Low Pass Crossover Continuously Continuously Continuously

Variable Variable Variable

2nd Order / 2nd Order / 2nd Order /

4th Order 4th Order 4th Order

Low Pass Frequency Range 30Hz to 250Hz 30Hz to 250Hz 30Hz to 250Hz

High Pass Filter Continuously Continuously Continuously

Variable Variable Variable

2nd Order / 2nd Order / 2nd Order /

4th Order 4th Order 4th Order

High Pass Frequency 10Hz to 150Hz 10Hz to 150Hz 10Hz to 150Hz

INTELLi Q 0 - 10dB boost 0 - 10dB boost 0 - 10dB boost

END PANEL LAYOUTS

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

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

3. Copy/Gain/Master Switch - determines the configuration of the RCA outputs.

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

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

6. Low-Pass Crossover Switch - activates low pass crossover.

7. Low-Pass Frequency Control - adjusts the frequency of the low-pass crossover.

8. High-Pass Crossover Switch - activates high pass crossover.

9. High-Pass Frequency Control - adjusts the frequency of the high-pass crossover.

10. INTELLi Q Control - continuously adjusts the "Q" boost of the high-pass crossover from 0 to 10dB of boost.

11. Phase Control Switch - Allows for adjustment of phase and makes bridging amplifiers possible.

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

13. Remote Gain Jack - connects optional RGC-1 (remote gain control).

14. 1 MAXI Fuse (600D) - protects the amplifier from over current situations.

15 3 ATC Fuses (1200D) - protects the amplifier from over current situations.

16. Power Connections - accepts up to 4 AWG power and ground cables.

17. Additional Power Connectors (2500D) - accepts secondary power and ground cables.

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

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