Orion Car Audio 7005 User Manual

CONTENTS

Intorduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

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

Practise Safe Sound™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

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

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

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

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

Signal Input and Output Level Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Four-Channel Amplifier Input Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

IN / EXT Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

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

Subwoofer High-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

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

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

Fine Tunning the Crossover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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

Remote Gain Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Amplifier Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Power Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Speaker Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

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

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

Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Trunk Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

General Precautions and Installation Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Tools of the Trade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Step By Step Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Set Up and Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Testing the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Adjusting the Sound of the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

INTORDUCTION

Thank you for your purchase of Orion's 7005 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 7005.

● 7005 - 50 Watts per four channels and 150 Watts per subwoofer channel, 5-chan-

nel amplifier. The front and rear channels have dual built-in fully variable highpass, low-pass, and band-pass 12dB/octave crossovers. The subwoofer channel has dual built-in fully variable high-pass, low-pass, or band-pass 12 or 24dB/octave crossovers with INTELLi Q. The 7005 is capable of five, four, or three channel operation with a maximum power capability of 700 Watts into 4W stereo (front and rear channels bridged) and 2W subwoofer.

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, 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

PRACTISE 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.

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. 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 Front and Rear Channels Subwoofer Channel

Power Output 4W stereo (Watts)1 50 x 4 N/A

Power Output 2W stereo (Watts)2 100 x 4 N/A

Power Output 4W mono (Watts)1 200 x 2 150 x 1

Power Output 2W mono (Watts)2 N/A 300 x 1

Remote Gain No Yes

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

Frequency Response 20Hz to 20kHz ±0.25dB

Linear Bandwidth 10Hz to 50kHz ±3dB

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

Damping Factor > 200

Slew Rate > 20V per usec

RCA Input Sensitivity 200mV to 5V

Input Impedance 40kW

Fuse Type 1 x 70 Amp MAXI

Dimensions 24.4" x 10.5" x 2.3"

Weight 10.5 lbs.

Crossover Section

Low Pass Crossover 2nd Order 2nd or 4th Order

Low Pass Frequency Range 20Hz to 3kHz 20Hz to 3kHz

High Pass Filter 2nd Order 2nd Order

High Pass Frequency Range 20Hz to 3kHz 10Hz to 3kHz

INTELLi Q None 10dB boost

END PANEL LAYOUT

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

2. Front Low-Pass Crossover Switch - activates 2nd order low pass crossover.

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

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

5. Front High-Pass Crossover Switch - activates 2nd order high pass crossover.

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

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

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

9. Subwoofer RCA inputs - accepts RCA input from a source unit, preamplifier, or equalizer.

10. 4CH / 2 CH Switch - configures the amplifier for one or two sets of inputs.

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

12. Copy/Master Switch - Determines the output of the RCA outputs.

13. Rear Low-Pass Crossover Switch - activates 2nd order low pass crossover.

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

15. Rear High-Pass Crossover Switch - activates 2nd order high pass crossover.

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

17. Subwoofer IN / EXT Switch - configures the subwoofer channel to use external RCA's or an internal summed input.

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

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

20. Subwoofer High-Pass Crossover Switch - activates 2nd order high pass crossover.

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

22. INTELLi Q Control - continuously adjusts from 0 to 10dB of boost.

23. Speaker Connections - allow up to 12-gauge speaker wire.

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

25. 1 x 70A MAXI Fuse - protect the amplifier from over current situations.

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

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

Signal Input and Output Level Controls

The Orion 7005 amplifier has separate front, rear, and sub 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.

Four-Channel Amplifier Input Configuration

The 4CH / 2CH switch routes input from the front inputs to the rear section of the amplifier. This allows the Orion 7005 channel amplifier to utilize a single set of RCA's to feed signal to the front and rear channels of the amplifier.

When the switch is to the right (2CH position), signal from the front inputs is routed to the rear channels.When the switch is to the left (4CH position), front and rear inputs are independent. This allows a source unit with an internal fader to fade between the front and rear outputs.

IN / EXT Switch

The IN / EXT switch routes input to the subwoofer section of the amplifier. This allows the Orion 7005 channel amplifier to utilize a single set of RCA's to feed signal to the subwoofer channel of the amplifier.

When the switch is to the right (EXT position), the subwoofer channel is independent from the other inputs. Signal from the subwoofer RCA inputs is routed to the subwoofer input. This allows a source unit with a subwoofer out to control the subwoofer independently of the other channels.

When the switch is to the left (IN position), the inputs from the front and rear channels are summed together and routed to the subwoofer channel.

Internal Crossover Configuration

The crossover section of the Orion 7005 amplifier is continuously variable and extremely flexible. The front, rear, and subwoofer channels are independently controlled. There are different crossover configurations possible allowing high-pass, low-pass and band-pass configurations. This circuit is designed to optimize the performance of all of the components used in a high quality system.

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