Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 3 W A R R A N T Y 6 SPECIFICATIONS 8 TECHNICAL DESIGN FEATURES 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 INSTALLATION TIPS 44 T...
Page 3 - INTRODUCTION; eration with a maximum power capability of 400 watts into 1
page 3 INTRODUCTION Thank you for your purchase of ORION’s HCCA power amplifier. Each HCCA amplifier is designed to be the leader in its class offer-ing the most power, advanced features and extreme ease of use. In high-end sound systems or high SPL systems, the HCCA ampli-fiers will give you years ...
Page 4 - COMPANY PURCHASED FROM:
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 Technical Support Hotline at 1-800 315-2052 or (480) 705-...
Page 5 - WHAT’S IN THE BOX
WHAT’S IN THE BOX QTY DESCRIPTION 1 HCCA power amplifier 2 2 conductor 4 gauge power connector 1 5 conductor 12 gauge speaker connector 4 #8 Phillips Pan Head Screws 1 HCCA Reference Manual page 5
Page 6 - WARRANTY
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...
Page 7 - Exclusion
For all warranty and non-warranty service issues, please refer to your nearest Authorized ORION Dealer for assistance. If you requireadditional 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 ...
Page 8 - SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS AMPLIFIER SECTION HCCA 225R HCCA 250R HCCA 275R Power output 4 Ω Stereo (watts) 25 watts 50 watts 75 watts Power output 2 Ω Stereo (watts) 1 50 watts 100 watts 150 watts Power output 1 Ω Stereo (watts) 1 100 watts 200 watts 300 watts Power output 0.5 Ω Stereo (watts) 1 200 watts 400 w...
Page 9 - GENERAL
input sensitivity 3 200 mV to 5 Vrms 200 mV to 5 Vrms 200 mV to 5 Vrms input impedance 47k Ω 47k Ω 47k Ω fuse type (2) 20 AMP ATC (2) 30 AMP ATC (6) 30 AMP ATC CROSSOVERSECTION l ow-pass crossover 4 Continuously Continuously Continuously variable variable variable low-pass frequency range 45Hz to 5k...
Page 10 - TECHNICAL DESIGN FEATURES
Page 12 - SYSTEM PLANNING
TUNING NOTE: The phase switches can be individually switched for improved sound quality. Try different phase switch positions for bestsonic results. SYSTEM PLANNING The easiest way to maximize the performance for yourORION HCCA amplifier is to properly plan your system.By planning your system, you c...
Page 14 - SYSTEM 3
Page 18 - SYSTEM 5
Page 20 - POWER CONNECTIONS; Amplifier
POWER CONNECTIONS Amplifier Fuse Size XTREME 400 (2) 20 AMP XTREME 800 (2) 30 AMP XTREME 1200 (6) 30 AMP page 20
Page 21 - Power wire must be fused less than 18” from battery.
• Power connections made through a large 4 gauge removable terminal connector. (Dual 4 gauge connectors of theHCCA 275 R ) • 4 Gauge power and ground wire recommended for optimal performance. (Dual 4 gauge connectors of theHCCA 275 R ) • Minimum 8 Gauge power and ground cable is recommended for acce...
Page 22 - POWER CONNECTIONS HCCA 275
page 22 POWER CONNECTIONS HCCA 275 R Amplifier Fuse Size HCCA 275 R (6) 30 AMP
Page 23 - Power wires must be fused less than 18” from battery.
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 theamplifier. • Power ...
Page 24 - TWO CHANNEL STEREO CONFIGURATION
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 1...
Page 26 - SUMMED BRIDGED CONFIGURATION
Page 28 - SINGLE CHANNEL BRIDGED CONFIGURATIONS
Page 30 - TRI-MODE THREE CHANNEL CONFIGURATION
Page 32 - INPUT SECTION; PHASE SWITCHES
INPUT SECTION The input section of the amplifier consists of separate phase switches that set output configuration, separate left and right gaincontrols and RCA inputs. The input section makes it easy to adapt this amplifier to most system configurations PHASE SWITCHES The HCCA amplifier has separat...
Page 33 - HCCA
Setting 4 inverts the output of both the left and right channels. Both left and rightgain controls are active. This configuration is useful for inverting one set of speakerslike rear speakers in front/rear system to improve staging in a vehicle. Setting 5 inverts the output of the left channel. The ...
Page 34 - INTERNAL CROSSOVER SECTION
INTERNAL CROSSOVER SECTION The crossover section of the HCCA 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 isthe INTELLi Q feature on the hig...
Page 35 - FINE TUNING THE LOW-PASS CROSSOVER
FINE TUNING THE LOW-PASS CROSSOVER The crossover section is marked at four frequency points forease of system adjustment. These points are 45 Hz, 175 Hz ,600 Hz and 5,000 Hz. Specific crossover points can be to bechosen based on the recommended operational bandwidthof your speakers. There are three ...
Page 37 - FINE TUNING THE HIGH-PASS CROSSOVER “HIGH RANGE”
FINE TUNING THE HIGH-PASS CROSSOVER “HIGH RANGE” The crossover section is marked at four frequency points forease of system adjustment. These points are 10 Hz, 35 Hz , 120Hz and 1 kHz. Specific crossover points can be to be chosenbased on the recommended operational bandwidth of yourspeakers. Note: ...
Page 39 - “Q” BOOST FILTER RESPONSE
Incorporated in the high-pass crossover, INTELLi Q maximizes the performance ofa subwoofer. The high-pass subsonic filter removes unwanted bass output fromthe woofer, increasing the output of a subwoofer by as much as 3 dB due to theincreased mechanical power handling. Depending on the enclosure, us...
Page 40 - INFINITE BAFFLE EXAMPLE HIGH-PASS SET @ 30Hz
INFINITE BAFFLE EXAMPLE HIGH-PASS SET @ 30Hz By removing low frequency signalwhich the woofer cannot produce, thewoofer can play its capable rangelouder The first example is an infinitebaffle situation. The left Graphdisplays the frequency response ofa 12 inch woofer in an infinite baffleapplication...
Page 42 - AUXILIARY OUTPUT SECTION
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 routingRCAs into the RCA Inputs and out the AUX outputs to the next XTREME or HCCAamplifier in the signal chain. When th...
Page 43 - Remote Gain Section
Remote Gain Section The remote gain port provides easy remote access to the internal gain structure ofthe HCCA power amplifier. The RGC-1 plugs into the amplifier via the 1/8” minijack 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...
Page 44 - INSTALLATION TIPS
INSTALLATION 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 thatmuch easier. Some of these tools are necessities. Some make the job much easier. • marking pen • heat shrink tubing • electric drill...
Page 45 - CHOOSING MOUNTING LOCATIONS; PASSENGER COMPARTMENT MOUNTING
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 LOCATIONS The location of your HCCA amplifier will depend on several important issues. Due to the low profile size of the HCCA ampli...
Page 46 - GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AND INSTALLATION TIPS
page 46 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 whenworking on your vehicle. Disconnect the vehicle’s ground wire at the battery before making or breaking connection...
Page 47 - STEP BY STEP INSTALLATION; Turn the vehicle’s key switch to the off position.
page 47 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 Planningsection of this manual...
Page 48 - TESTING THE SYSTEM; ADJUSTING THE SOUND OF THE SYSTEM
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 HCCA system. Step 1 Check all the wiring connections to be sure they ...
Page 49 - Enjoy your ass kickin’ ORION sound system.
page 49 Step 2 Turn 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 Turn the unit up to its highest undistorted output level. If you lack test equ...
Page 50 - TROUBLE SHOOTING TIPS; SYMPTOM
page 50 TROUBLE SHOOTING 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...
Page 52 - AUTOSOUND 2000 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS; QUICK CHECK FOR TROUBLESHOOTING CAR AUDIO SYSTEMS
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 not be a problem.This means that it is very important that the signal l...
