Orion Car Audio XTREME 800 Bedienungsanleitung

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Inhaltsverzeichnis der Gebrauchsanleitungen

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    XTREME 300, 400, 800 & 1200 OWNER'S MANUAL HIGH PERFORMANCE CAR AUDIO[...]

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    page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 3 WARRANTY 6 SPECIFICA TIONS 8 TECHNICAL DESIGN FEA TURES 10 SYSTEM PLANNING 12 POWER CONNECTIONS 20 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 24 INPUT SECTION 32 INTERNAL CROSSOVER SECTION 34 INTELLI Q 38 AUXILIARY OUTPUT SECTION 42 REMOTE GAIN SECTION 43 INST ALLA TION TIPS 44 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS 50 AUTOSOUND 2000 TROUBLESHOOTING[...]

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    page 3 INTRODUCTION Thank you for your purchase of ORION’ s XTREME power amplifier . Each XTREME 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, the XTREME amplifiers will give you years of trouble-free performance. • XTREME 3[...]

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    ABOUT THIS MANUAL This manual is designed to answer your questions about this product. In the event you have questions not covered in this manual , please refer questions to your local Authorized ORION Dealer . Additionally , you can call ORION’ s T echnical Support Hotline at 1 - 800 315-2052 or (480) 705-5600 for assistance. PRACTICE SAFE SOUND[...]

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    WHA T’S IN THE BOX QT Y DESCRIPTION 1 XTREME power amplifier 2 2 conductor 4 gauge power connector 1 5 conductor 12 gauge speaker connector 4 #8 Phillips Pan Head Screws 1 XTREME Reference Manual page 5[...]

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    WARRANTY ORION Industries Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms: Parts and Labor are warranted for a period of 3 years IF: a . The product is purchased from an Authorized ORION Dealer b. The product is installed by an Authorized ORION Dealer Parts and Labor are warranted for a perio[...]

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    For all warranty and non-warranty service issues, please refer to your nearest Authorized ORION Dealer for assistance. If you require additional information or assistance regarding service repair issues, please call 1-800-350-9726 or (480) 705-5600. Exclusion 1 . This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed of implied 2. In no event w[...]

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    SPECIFICA TIONS AMPLIFIER SECTION XTREME 300 XTREME 400 XTREME 800 XTREME 1200 Power output 4 Ω Stereo (watts) 75 watts 100 watts 200 watts 300 watts Power output 2 Ω Stereo (watts) 1 150 watts 200 watts 400 watts 600 watts Power output 4 Ω Mono (watts) 1 300 watts 400 watts 800 watts 1200 watts Distortion all channels driven (from 20Hz to 20[...]

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    input impedance 47k Ω 47k Ω 47k Ω 47k Ω fuse type (2) 15 AMP A TC (2) 20 AMP A TC (2) 30 AMP A T C (6) 30 AMP A TC CROSSOVER SECTION l ow-pass crossover 4 Continuously Continuously Continuously Continuously variable variable variable variable low-pass frequency range 45Hz to 5kHz 45Hz to 5kHz 45Hz to 5kHz 45Hz to 5kHz high -pass crossover C[...]

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    TECHNICAL DESIGN FEA TURES page 10[...]

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    AMPLIFIER CALL OUTS 1 . Power LED-when lit indicates that the amplifier is on. 2 . Output Configuration Switches-determine the output configuration of the amplifier 3 . Independent Gain Controls-continuously adjust from 200mV to 5Vrms for full power output 4 . RCA inputs-accepts RCA input from a source unit, preamplifier or equalizer 5 . AUX RCA ou[...]

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    TUNING NOTE: The phase switches can be individually switched for improved sound quality . T ry different phase switch positions for best sonic results. SYSTEM PLANNING The easiest way to maximize the performance for your ORION XTREME amplifier is to properly plan your system. By planning your system, you can avoid situation where the performance of[...]

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    SYSTEM 2 adds an additional amplifier to drive the subwoofers. A RGC-1 (Remote Gain Control) has been added to the subwoofer ampli- fier for dash mounted subwoofer level control. AMPLIFIER 1 • Output is configured for high-pass operation. • Left Phase switch set to 0° • Right Phase switch set to 0° • Gain controls can be set together or i[...]

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    SYSTEM 3 page 14[...]

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    SYSTEM 3 adds an additional amplifier and another set of satellites to SYSTEM 2 for a front rear fade system. AMPLIFIER 1 & 2 • Output is configured for high-pass operation. • Left Phase switch set to 0° • Right Phase switch set to 0° • Gain controls can be set together or independently of each other AMPLIFIER 3 • Output is configur[...]

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    SYSTEM 4 adds an amplifier to system 4 to the front satellites for more power and control. AMPLIFIER 1 & 3 • Output is configured for high-pass operation. • Left Phase switch set to 0° • Right Phase switch set to 0° • Gain controls can be set together or independently of each other SYSTEM 4 page 16[...]

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    AMPLIFIER 2 • Output is configured for bandpass operation. • Left Phase switch set to 0° • Right Phase switch set to 0° • Gain controls can be set together or independently of each other AMPLIFIER 4 • Output is configured for band-pass operation. • The high-pass crossover is used as a subsonic filter with INTELLi Q. • RCA inputs are[...]

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    SYSTEM 5 page 18[...]

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    AMPLIFIER 2 • Output is configured for band-pass operation. • The high-pass crossover is used as a subsonic filter with INTELLi Q. • RCA inputs are connected to both left and right channels • Left Phase switch set to 0° • Right Phase switch set to 180° • Gain controls must be set identically for both left and right channels. AMPLIFIER[...]

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    POWER CONNECTIONS Amplifier Fuse Size XTREME-300 (2) 15 AMP XTREME 400 (2) 20 AMP XTREME 800 (2) 30 AMP XTREME 1200 (6) 30 AMP page 20[...]

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    • Power connections made through a large 4 gauge removable terminal connector . (Dual 4 gauge connectors of the XTREME 1200) • 4 Gauge power and ground wire recommended for optimal performance. (Dual 4 gauge connectors of the XTREME 1200) • Minimum 8 Gauge power and ground cable is recommended for acceptable performance. (Use only 4 gauge pow[...]

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    page 22 POWER CONNECTIONS XTREME 1200 Amplifier Fuse Size XTREME 1200 (6) 30 AMP[...]

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    page 23 • Power connections made through dual large 4 gauge removable terminal connector . • Dual 4 Gauge power and ground wire required for proper performance. • Connect 12V+ to the battery through power distribution and fuse holder . This connection provides +12V main power to the amplifier . • Power wires must be fused less than 18” fr[...]

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    12V+ GND SPEAKER OUTPUTS BRIDGED LEFT RIGHT REM GAIN REMOTE FUSE POWER AUX POWER LEFT PHASE RIGHT PHASE INPUT RCA AUX RCA LEFT GAIN RIGHT GAIN MONO BRIDGE 0 180 INPUT LOW-PASS HIGH-PASS 0 R L 180 MASTER COPY 600Hz LP ON LP OFF 5kHz 175Hz 45Hz GAIN 6dB HP x 10 HP x 1 10dB 3dB 0dB 120Hz HP ON HP OFF 1kHz 35Hz 10Hz + _ + _ 2 ohm minimum REM 100.1 6 FI[...]

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    • Lowest Recommended Impedance is 2 Ω Stereo. • RCA inputs are connected to both left and right channels • Left Phase switch set to 0 ° • Right Phase switch set to 0 ° • Gain controls can be set together or independently of each other • Output can be configured for high-pass, low-pass, band-pass or full range operation. • Output i[...]

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    SUMMED BRIDGED CONFIGURA TION page 26[...]

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    • Lowest Recommended Impedance is 4 Ω bridged mono. • RCA inputs are connected to both left and right channels • Left Phase switch set to 0 ° • Right Phase switch set to 180 ° • Gain controls must be set identically for both left and right channels. • Output can be configured for high-pass, low-pass, band-pass or full range operatio[...]

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    SINGLE CHANNEL BRIDGED CONFIGURA TIONS page 28[...]

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    • Lowest Recommended Impedance is 4 Ω bridged mono. • Only the Right RCA input is used • Right Phase switch set to 0 ° • Left Phase switch set to “ MONO BRIDGED ” • Right Gain control sets the level for the amplifier output. • Output can be configured for high-pass, low-pass, band-pass or full range operation. • Output is confi[...]

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    page 30 TRI-MODE THREE CHANNEL CONFIGURA TION[...]

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    page 31 • Lowest Recommended Impedance is 2 Ω stereo and 4 Ω bridged mono. • RCA inputs are connected to both left and right channels • Left Phase switch set to 0 ° • Right Phase switch is set to 180 ° , Speaker polarity on the right channel must be inverted to maintain proper speaker polarity . • Gain controls must be set identical[...]

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    INPUT SECTION The input section of the amplifier consists of separate phase switches that set output configuration, separate left and right gain controls and RCA inputs. The input section makes it easy to adapt this amplifier to most system configurations PHASE SWITCHES The XTREME amplifier has separate left and right phase control switches. There [...]

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    Setting 4 inverts the output of both the left and right channels. Both left and right gain controls are active. This configuration is useful for inverting one set of speakers like rear speakers in front/rear system to improve staging in a vehicle. Setting 5 inverts the output of the left channel. The left channel is 180 ° out of phase from the rig[...]

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    INTERNAL CROSSOVER SECTION The crossover section of the XTREME amplifier is continuously variable and ex- tremely flexible. There are eight different crossover configurations possible allow- ing high-pass, low-pass and band-pass configurations. New for ORION amplifiers is the INTELLi Q feature on the high-pass crossover . This circuit is designed t[...]

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    FINE TUNING THE LOW-P ASS CROSSOVER The crossover section is marked at four frequency points for ease of system adjustment. These points are 45 Hz, 175 Hz , 600 Hz and 5,000 Hz. Specific crossover points can be to be chosen based on the recommended operational bandwidth of your speakers. There are three small dots on the frequency range dial. These[...]

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    HIGH-P ASS CROSSOVER When both push buttons are in the “ out ” position, the high-pass crossover is by- passed. MID AND TWEETERS When both push buttons are in the “ in ” position, the high-pass crossover is active in the “ HIGH ” frequency range. The high-pass crossover is continuously variable from 100 Hz to 10 kHz. This setting is use[...]

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    FINE TUNING THE HIGH-P ASS CROSSOVER “ HIGH RANGE ” The crossover section is marked at four frequency points for ease of system adjustment. These points are 10 Hz, 35 Hz , 120 Hz and 1 kHz. Specific crossover points can be to be chosen based on the recommended operational bandwidth of your speakers. Note: When the high-pass crossover is set in [...]

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    ADJUSTING INTELLI Q Boost Levels 0dB +3dB +6dB +10dB Enclosure T ype : Infinite Baffle Acceptable, No High X-Max Not Recommended Not Recommended Problems. T une above Drivers. T une above Fs of woofer . Fs of woofer . Sealed Acceptable, No Acceptable, No High X-Max Drivers. Not Recommended Problems. T une above Problems. T une above T une above Fs [...]

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    Incorporated in the high-pass crossover , INTELLi Q maximizes the per formance of a subwoofer . The high-pass subsonic filter removes unwanted bass output from the woofer , increasing the output of a subwoofer by as much as 3 dB due to the increased mechanical power handling. Depending on the enclosure, using INTELLi Q can increase the low frequenc[...]

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    INFINITE BAFFLE EXAMPLE HIGH-P ASS SET @ 30Hz By removing low frequency signal which the woofer cannot produce, the woofer can play its capable range louder The first example is an infinite baffle situation. The left Graph displays the frequency response of a 12 inch woofer in an infinite baffle application without the high-pass filter , with the f[...]

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    SEALED EXAMPLE HIGH-P ASS SET @ 30Hz In this example, the frequency has been increased to 30 Hz. Up to 6 dB of boost is capable at this frequency . With +6dB of boost, the woofer has more output down to 23 Hz. Overall usable output is increased. VENTED EXAMPLE HIGH-P ASS SET @ 30Hz V ented enclosure benefit most from the INTELLi Q. Up to 10 dB of b[...]

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    AUXILIARY OUTPUT SECTION The auxiliary outputs offer ORION amplifiers easy unlimited system expansion . Routing signal from a source unit, pre-amplifier or equalizer is a matter of routing RCAs into the RCA Inputs and out the AUX outputs to the next XTREME or HCCA amplifier in the signal chain. When the switch is in the “ COPY ” position, the A[...]

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    Remote Gain Section The remote gain port provides easy remote access to the internal gain structure of the XTREME power amplifier . The RGC-1 plugs into the amplifier via the 1/8 ” mini jack plug. The RGC-1 can be installed in the front of the vehicle to control the am- plifier gain level. The RGC-1 can be used as a bass level control when used o[...]

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    INST ALLA TION TIPS TOOLS FOR THE TRADE Listed are the majority of the tools required to perform the installation. Having the proper tools will make the installation that much easier . Some of these tools ar e necessities. Some make the job much easier . • marking pen • heat shrink tubing • electric drill with assorted drill bits • nylon ti[...]

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    12V+ GND SPEAKER OUTPUTS REM BRIDGED RIGHT LEFT REM GAIN REMOTE FUSE POWER 12V+ GND SPEAKER OUTPUTS REM BRIDGED RIGHT LEFT REM GAIN REMOTE FUSE POWER CHOOSING MOUNTING LOCA TIONS The location of your XTREME amplifier will depend on several important issues. Due to the low profile size of the XTREME amplifi- ers, there are many possible installation[...]

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    page 46 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AND INST ALLA TION TIPS Caution: Be careful not to cut or drill into gas tanks, fuel lines, brake lines, hydraulic lines, vacuum lines, or electrical wiring when working on your vehicle. Disconnect the vehicle ’ s gr ound wir e at the battery before making or breaking connections to the audio system ’ s power supply [...]

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    page 47 STEP BY STEP INST ALLA TION Step 1 Determine the location for the amplifier . Refer to the Mounting Locations section in this manual for detailed information. Step 2 Decide on the system configuration for your amplifier . For system suggestions, refer to the System Planning section of this manual. Step 3 Run all the wires from the amplifier[...]

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    page 48 TESTING THE SYSTEM After you have completed the installation, you need to test the system. This will help ensure years of trouble free operation. Please re- fer to the listed steps below when testing the sound of your ORION XTREME system. Step 1 Check all the wiring connections to be sure they are correct and secure. Step 2 T urn the signal[...]

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    page 49 Step 2 T urn the level controls of the amplifier to their minimum positions. Step 3 Choose music with high dynamic content that you like, that you are familiar with and will be most often used in the system. Step 4 T urn the unit up to its highest undistorted output level. If you lack test equipment, this point occurs between 3/4 to full vo[...]

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    page 50 TROUBLE SHOOTING TIPS SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE ACTION TO T AKE No output Low or no remote turn-on input Check remote turn-on voltage output at amplifier and fix as needed Fuse blown Check power wire integrity and check for speaker shorts. Fix as needed and replace fuse Power wires not connected Check power wire and ground connections and fix [...]

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    page 51 SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE ACTION TO T AKE Distorted output Speaker not connected to properly Check speaker wiring and fix or replace as needed. Refer to the amplifier continued... speaker connections section of this manual for detailed instructions Internal crossover not set properly Readjust crossovers. Refer to the internal crossover section[...]

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    page 52 AUTOSOUND 2000 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS QUICK CHECK FOR TROUBLESHOOTING CAR AUDIO SYSTEMS Preface: All audio systems exhibit noise; however , if the level of noise is low enough, and the signal level high enough, noise should n ot be a problem. This means that it is very important that the signal level throughout the system be optimized BEFORE [...]

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    page 53 B. If your muted amp is quiet, you ’ ve just joined 99.5% of car audio. Amps are usually very clean and do NOT pick up unwanted noise! Continue on to Step II. I I. DECK TO AMP . Using a new set of signal cables, connect one channel from the output of the deck directly into one channel of your clean amp. Run the cables outside the car and [...]

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    page 54 SUMMA TION: During the design stage of your vehicles, try to avoid using extra batteries and high output alternators. Extra batteries are nothing but loads as soon as the engine is started and high output alternators usually make more noise than stock alternators. Also, extra batteries installed in the trunk of a car will AL W A YS force ex[...]

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    ©1998 Orion Industries, Incorporated 9235 S. McKemy Street , T empe, Arizona 85284 Phone: 480.705.5600 Fax: 480.705.5788 One of the ADST family of companies. Part # 8900-0113 Rev 5/99 HIGH PERFORMANCE CAR AUDIO HIGH PERFORMANCE CAR AUDIO AMPLIFIERS, SIGNAL PROCESSORS AND LOUDSPEAKERS[...]