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Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1 WARRANTY 4 SPECIFICATIONS 6 TECHNICAL DESIGN FEATURES 8 SYSTEM PLANNING 10 INSTALLATION 18 POWER CONNECTIONS 19 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 20 OUTPUT CONFIGURATIONS 27 4-CHANNEL INPUT CONFIGURATIONS 28 INTERNAL CROSSOVER CONFIGURATION 28 SIGNAL INPUT AND OUTPUT LEVEL CONTROL...

Page 3 - I N T R O D U C T I O N

Thank you for your purchase of ORION’s XTREME amplifier. Each ORION amplifier is designed to be the leader in its class offering the most power, advanced features and ease of use. The ORION XTREME amplifiers are designed as the best “affordable high end” car audio amplifier money can buy. Listed bel...

Page 5 - W H AT ’ S I N T H E B O X

(1) XTREME amplifier (1) 8 gauge power and ground connector (1) 14 gauge speaker and remote connector (4) #8 self-tapping black Phillips pan head screws (1) XTREME installation and operation manual W H AT ’ S I N T H E B O X page 3

Page 6 - W A R R A N T Y; Parts and Labor are warranted for a period of 3 years IF:

W A R R A N T Y 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 Dealerb. The product is installed by an Authorized...

Page 7 - Exclusion

This warranty is in effect for the original purchaser only. ORION will pay for labor and material expense for covered items. ORION doesnot cover removal or installation charges, payment of shipping charges to ORION, payment of OUT-OF-WARRANTY shipping charges, ordamage to other property caused by an...

Page 8 - Amplifier Section; S P E C I F I C AT I O N S

Amplifier Section XTREME 200 XTREME 400.4 Power output 4 Ω stereo (watts) 1 50 x 2 50 x 4 50 x 2, 200 x 1 Power output 2 Ω stereo (watts) 2 100 x 2 100 x 4 Power output 4 Ω mono (watts) 1 200 x 1 200 x 2 Distortion all channels driven <0.1% THD <0.1% THD (from 20Hz to 20kHz) Frequency Response...

Page 10 - T E C H N I C A L D E S I G N F E AT U R E S

T E C H N I C A L D E S I G N F E AT U R E S page 8 PRS Power Supply Complementary MatchedBipolar Outputs 16 Gauge Speakerand Remote ATC Fuse Crossover Frequency Control Stereo/SUM/MONO Switch Gain Control RCA Input Crosssover Selector 8 Gauge Power &Ground Power Supply Controller PRS Power supp...

Page 11 - TECHNICAL DESIGN FEATURES

1. Power LED - when lit indicates that the amplifier is on 2. Front Output Configuration Switch - determines the output configuration of the amplifier 3. Front Gain Control - continuously adjusts from 200mV to 5Vrms for full power output 4. 2-Channel / 4-Channel Switch - configures the amplifier for...

Page 12 - SYSTEM PLANNING; SYSTEM 1; System 1; is a simple 2-channel amplifier driving a pair

SYSTEM PLANNING SYSTEM 1 The easiest way to maximize the performance for yourORION XTREME amplifier is to properly plan your sys-tem. By planning your system, you can avoid situationwhere the performance of the reliability of your systemis compromised. Your Authorized ORION dealer has beentrained by...

Page 13 - SYSTEM 2; System 2; Amplifier 1

SYSTEM PLANNING SYSTEM 2 page 11 + – + – + – + – – + + – + – System 2 adds a subwoofer to system 1. Amplifier 1 is configured high-pas for the satellite speakers and Amplifier 2 is configured low-pass for a single 4 Ω sub- woofer. Amplifier 1 • Lowest recommended impedance is 2 Ω per channel • Ampli...

Page 14 - SYSTEM 3

SYSTEM PLANNING SYSTEM 3 page 12 + – + – + – + – – + + – + – + –

Page 15 - System 3

System 3 uses a 4-channel amplifier to drive an entire system. The front channels are configured high-pass operation for satellites. The rear channels are configured low-pass for two dual voice coil subwoofers. • Lowest recommended impedance for front channels is 2 Ω per channel • Front channels con...

Page 16 - SYSTEM 4

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Page 17 - System 4

SYSTEM PLANNING SYSTEM 4 System 4 uses a 4-channel amplifier to power the front satellites and a single 4 Ω subwoofer and a 2-channel amplifier for the rear satellites. Amplifier 1 • Lowest recommended impedance for the front channels is 2 Ω per channel • Front channels configured for high-pass oper...

Page 18 - SYSTEM 5

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Page 19 - System 5

SYSTEM PLANNING SYSTEM 5 System 5 uses two 4-channel amplifiers for the front and rear satellites and two 2-channel amplifiers for two subwoofers. This system is designed to really rock. Amplifier 1 • Amplifier 1 is configured for 2-channel stereo operation • Lowest recommended impedance is 4 Ω per ...

Page 20 - INSTALLATION; TOOLS OF THE TRADE

INSTALLATION The installation of all ORION components will determine the overall performance result. Improper installation will not only limit the performance ofyour ORION system but also potentially compromise the reliability of this amplifier. To ensure proper sonic results and component reliabili...

Page 21 - POWER CONNECTIONS; • Fuse power wire less than 18” from battery; Amplifier

page 19 POWER CONNECTIONS • Minimum 8 gauge power and ground cable is recommended for acceptable performance • Fuse power wire less than 18” from battery • Ground amplifier to a good chassis ground as close as possible to the amplifier • Add extra ground wire between the negative terminal of the bat...

Page 22 - SPEAKER CONNECTIONS; -CHANNEL STEREO CONFIGURATION; • Lowest recommended impedance is 2

SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 2-CHANNEL STEREO CONFIGURATION • Lowest recommended impedance is 2 Ω stereo • Output can be configured for high-pass, low-pass or full range operation • Output can be configured for either stereo operation or summed for subwoofer applications. page 20 + – + – + – + – – + + –

Page 23 - SINGLE BRIDGED CONFIGURATION; • Lowest recommended impedance is 4

SPEAKER CONNECTIONS SINGLE BRIDGED CONFIGURATION • Lowest recommended impedance is 4 Ω bridged mono • Output can be configured for high-pass, low-pass or full range operation • Output can be summed for subwoofer applications of bridged mono for single input high power applica-tions page 21 + –

Page 25 - -CHANNEL STEREO CONFIGURATION

SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 4-CHANNEL STEREO CONFIGURATION • Front and rear channel lowest recommended impedance is 2 Ω stereo • Crossover, output and gain configurations are independently adjustable between thefront and rear channels • 2-channel or 4-channel input can be used for this configuration. For so...

Page 27 - TWO-CHANNEL BRIDGED CONFIGURATION

SPEAKER CONNECTIONS TWO-CHANNEL BRIDGED CONFIGURATION • Front and rear channels are configured for bridged 2- channel operation • Lowest recommended impedance for both front and rear channels is 4 Ω • Crossover and gain configurations are independently adjustable between the front and rear channels ...

Page 29 - OUTPUT CONFIGURATIONS

OUTPUT CONFIGURATIONS Three position switches determine output configuration for the XTREME amplifiers. Each stereo pair of channels can be configured in either stereo,summed-bridged and bridged-mono. The switch or switches are located on he outermost edge of the amplifier. When the switch is in the...

Page 30 - -CHANNEL AMPLIFIER INPUT CONFIGURATIONS; is a copy of the incoming signal.; INTERNAL CROSSOVER CONFIGURATION

4-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER INPUT CONFIGURATIONS The 2-channel input / 4-channel input switch routes RCA input from the front RCA inputs to the rear section of the amplifier. T his allows theXTREME 4-channel amplifier to utilize a single set of RCAs to feed signal to both the front and rear channels of the ...

Page 31 - FINE TUNING THE CROSSOVER; SIGNAL INPUT AND OUTPUT LEVEL CONTROLS

FINE TUNING THE CROSSOVER The crossover section is marked at four frequency points for ease of system adjustment. These pointsare 45Hz, 175Hz, 600Hz and 5,000Hz. Specific crossover points can be chosen based on the recom-mended operational bandwidth of your speakers. There are three small dots on th...

Page 32 - CHOOSING MOUNTING LOCATIONS; SPEAKER OUTPUTS; REM BRIDGED; REMOTE

CHOOSING MOUNTING LOCATIONS The location of your XTREMEamplifier will depend on several important issues. Due to the low profile size of the XTREME amplifiers, there aremany possible installation locations that will yield satisfactory amplifier performance. Always mount the amplifier in a place that...

Page 33 - GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AND INSTALLATION TIPS

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AND INSTALLATION 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 yourvehicle. Disconnect the vehicle’s ground wire at the battery before making or breaking connections to the...

Page 34 - STEP BY STEP INSTALLATION; Turn the vehicle’s key switch on the off position.

STEP BY STEP INSTALLATION 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 ...

Page 35 - 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 refer to thelisted 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. Ste...

Page 36 - ADJUSTING THE SOUND OF THE SYSTEM; an undistorted output.

ADJUSTING THE SOUND OF THE SYSTEM page 34 Once you have checked the system’s operation, adjust the sound of the system. Adjusting the sound of the system is accomplished by setting thelevel controls and adjusting the internal crossovers. Step 1 Turn the signal source volume control down all the way....

Page 38 - TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE ACTION TO TAKE 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 ...

Page 40 - AUTOSOUND 2000 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS; QUICK CHECK FOR TROUBLESHOOTING CAR AUDIO SYSTEMS

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 shouldnot be a problem. This means that it is very important that the signal level thr...

Page 41 - your name into the ecord books. It’s a bad car audio day for you.; TIME FOR PROCESSORS; MOVING THE SIGNAL PROCESSORS; to the amplifier, we highly suggest that

page 39 II. DECK TO AMP. Using a new set of signal cables, connect one channel from the output of the deck directly into onechannel of your clean amp. Run the cables outside the car and as far away as possible from the metal of the car. (Fornoise purposes, consider a 2" thick cushion of electrom...

Page 42 - SUMMATION

page 40 probable that the component has inadequate isolation. Solutions include, changing components or permanently adding anexternal isolated power supply (Call Autosound 2000 at 209-465-3450 for info on isolated power supplies). SUMMATION During the design stage of your vehicles, try to avoid usin...

Page 44 - IGH

H IGH P ERFORMANCE C AR A UDIO A MPLIFIERS , S IGNAL P ROCESSORS AND L OUDSPEAKERS ©1998 Orion Industries, Incorporated9235 S. McKemy St., Tempe, Arizona 85284Phone: 602.705.5600 Fax: 602.705.5788 One of the ADST family of companies Part#8900-0112 1/99 H IGH P ERFORMANCE C AR A UDIO