Orion Car Audio HCCA Competition User Manual

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Part # 319-0730 REV B, 11/99

ORION Mission Statement-

As a leader in the audio industry, ORION is dedicated to taking sound to the next generation by supplying the market with innovative, quality products incorporating state-of-the-art designs with world-class manufacturing. We pledge to support our products with superior customer service and marketing excellence.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Manufacturer’s name: Orion Industries Manufacturer’s address: 9235 S. McKemy

Tempe, AZ 85284

declares, that the product:

Product name: HCCA 5s Component Speaker System

HCCA 6s Component Speaker System

conforms to the following standards:

EN 50 081-1/1992 EN 50 082-1/3.1995

European contact:

Axel Perlwitz audiomax GmbH Heilbronn Germany

NOTES:

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction..........................................................................................3

About this manual..................................................................................3

Features of your 3-series loudspeaker ...............................................................4

Warnings and tips.................................................................................5

System planning....................................................................................5

Amplifier requirements.................................................................6

Mounting locations............................................................................6

Controls and connections.........................................................................6

Tweeter level control...............................................................6

Midrange contour..................................................................7

Connections to the amplifier........................................................7

Speaker wiring................................................................................7

Speaker wire selection............................................................7

Polarity and phasing................................................................7

Termination............................................................................8

Speaker mounting............................................................................8

Woofer installation.................................................................8

Woofer mounting..................................................................8

Tweeter installation..........................................................................10

Surface mount....................................................................10

Surface mount cup mounting......................................................10

Flush mount.......................................................................10

Blind installation...................................................................11

Tweeter mounting................................................................11

Crossover installation.....................................................................12

Connecting the system............................................................12

Connections to crossover network and radio or amplifier..........................13

Bi-amplified connections to the crossover network.................................13

Bi-wired connections to the crossover network....................................14

T roubleshooting.................................................................................15

Jack pinouts..................................................................................16

Specifications....................................................................................16

Warranty information.......................................................................17

CE declaration of conformity................................................................19

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Orion HCCA component set. These components were designed to live up to the standard set by the legendary CONCEPT 98.1 separates: complete high fidelity with the Orion attitude. The tunable crossover uses only the highest quality components normally found in high end home audio equipment. Hand made in the USA, the HCCA separates represent the pinnacle of high performance car audio.

ABOUT THIS MANUAL

This manual is designed to instruct you on the use of your new HCCA components. It will enable you to get the most from your new speakers. But it cannot help you if you do not read it. Read it, learn it, and keep it handy for future reference. If you still need help, call the pros at your local authorized Orion dealer. Additionally, you can call Orion technical at (480) 705-5600.

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