Page 2 - CONTENTS
CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 What’s in the Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Practice Safe Sound™...
Page 3 - INTRODUCTION; What’s in the Box; PRACTICE SAFE SOUNDTM
INTRODUCTION Thank you for your purchase of Orion's HCCA-D600 power amplifier. Each Orion amplifieris designed to be the leader in its class offering the most power, advanced features, andextreme ease of use. In high-end sound systems or high SPL systems, Orion amplifiers willgive you years of troub...
Page 4 - RECORD YOUR SERIAL NUMBER AND DATE
RECORD YOUR SERIAL NUMBER AND DATE To ensure your warranty (see back cover), please record the following information regard-ing your new amplifier. Model: __________________________________________________ Serial Number: __________________________________________________ Date of Purchase: __________...
Page 5 - END PANEL LAYOUTS
END PANEL LAYOUTS 1. RCA Input - accepts RCA input from a head unit, preamplifier, or equalizer. 2. RCA Line Output - provides easy connection to additional amplifiers. 3. Master/Slave Switch - controls whether the amplifier is a slave or master when connected in combined amplifier configurations. (...
Page 6 - CEA SPECIFICATIONS
5 © 2005 Directed Electronics—all rights reserved tem battery. WARNING: Always protect this power wire by installing a fuse or circuit breaker of theappropriate size within 12 inches of the battery terminal connection. 3. REM - this terminal turns on the amplifier when (+) 12 volt is applied. Connec...
Page 7 - SPECIFICATIONS
6 © 2005 Directed Electronics—all rights reserved SPECIFICATIONS 1. Continuous 4 W load 20Hz to 250Hz, < 1% THD, with input voltage at 14.4VDC. 2. Continuous 1 W load 20Hz to 250Hz, < 1% THD, with input voltage at 14.4VDC. Amplifier Section HCCA-D600 Power Output 4 W (Watts)1 150 x 1 Power Out...
Page 8 - AMPLIFIER SETTINGS; Signal Input and Output Configurations; Phase Switches
7 © 2005 Directed Electronics—all rights reserved AMPLIFIER SETTINGS Signal Input and Output Configurations The input section of the amplifier consists of a phase switch that sets the output configura-tion, gain controls, and RCA inputs. The input section makes it easy to adapt this amplifierto most...
Page 9 - Fine Tuning the Crossovers
8 © 2005 Directed Electronics—all rights reserved WARNING! DO NOT set crossover frequencies lower than the speakers recommendedoperating range. This can cause driver failure that is not covered by the man-ufacturer's warranty. Low-Pass Crossover The low-pass crossover adjusts the upper crossover of ...
Page 10 - Infinite Baffle Example High-Pass Set at 30Hz
9 © 2005 Directed Electronics—all rights reserved Infinite Baffle Example High-Pass Set at 30Hz By removing low frequency signal that the woofer cannot produce, the woofer can play itscapable range louder. The first example is an infinite baffle situation. The left graph displaysthe frequency respon...
Page 11 - Sealed Example High-Pass Set at 20Hz
10 © 2005 Directed Electronics—all rights reserved Sealed Example High-Pass Set at 20Hz This sealed example is the same 12-inch woofer in the recommended sealed enclosure. Upto 6 dB of boost is capable if 20 Hz was used. With +6dB of boost, the woofer has more out-put down to 15 Hz. Sealed Example H...
Page 12 - Remote Gain Operation; AMPLIFIER WIRING; Power Connections for the HCCA-D600; Speaker Connections
11 © 2005 Directed Electronics—all rights reserved Remote Gain Operation NOTE: Do not use the Remote Gain control when you have an expanded system installed(see Line Ouput Configurations ). The Slave amplifier(s) gain will not be controlled. The remote gain port provides easy remote access to the in...
Page 13 - Bridging; AMPLIFIER INSTALLATION; Choosing Mounting Locations
12 © 2005 Directed Electronics—all rights reserved Bridging For bridging into a single speaker load, this amplifier has the ability to be bridged withanother amplifier (must be the same model). To do this you must utilize the MASTER/SLAVEand PHASE switch settings. On the master amplifier, set the sw...
Page 14 - Passenger Compartment
13 © 2005 Directed Electronics—all rights reserved NOTE: The wiring connections to the power, remote and speaker terminals should beaccomplished before the amplifier is mounted. NOTE: Mounting amplifiers upside down is not recommended and may cause prematurethermal shutdown. WARNING! Do not mount an...
Page 15 - Tools of the Trade
14 © 2005 Directed Electronics—all rights reserved Orion amplifiers generate a certain amount of heat as part of normal operation. Be sure thearea around the amplifier is unobstructed to allow adequate air circulation. Remember,beach blankets, last week's laundry, school books and homework papers lo...
Page 16 - SET UP AND TROUBLESHOOTING; Testing the System
15 © 2005 Directed Electronics—all rights reserved Controls and Speaker Connections sections of this guide for correct wiring instructions. Step 9 Mount the amplifier. Make sure the amplifier is mounted on a flat surface. Ifthis is not possible, do not over tighten the screws so that the chassis of ...
Page 17 - Adjusting the Sound of the System
16 © 2005 Directed Electronics—all rights reserved Connections and the Troubleshooting Tips sections of this manual to solve your installation problems. Step 6 Check to make sure the output for each channel is correct. If the activecrossovers are used, check to make sure that each output is correct ...
Page 18 - Troubleshooting Tips
17 © 2005 Directed Electronics—all rights reserved Troubleshooting Tips Symptom Probable Cause Action To Take No output Low or no remote turn-on Check remote turn-on voltage at voltage amplifier and repair as needed. Fuse blown Check power wire's integrity and check for speaker shorts. Fix as needed...
Page 20 - NOTES
NOTES ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________...
Page 21 - Warranty
Warranty LIMITED TWO YEAR CONSUMER WARRANTY: Directed Electronics 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 m...
