Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 3 WARRANTY 6 SPECIFICATIONS 8 TECHNICAL DESIGN FEATURES 10 SYSTEM PLANNING 12 INSTALLATION 18 POWER CONNECTIONS 19 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 20 OUTPUT CONFIGURATIONS 24 4-CHANNEL INPUT CONFIGURATIONS 24 RCA INPUT / CH 1 & 2 XVR 25 INTERNAL CROSSOVER CONFIGURATION 25 INTE...
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 car audio amplifier money can buy. Listed below are the features of...
Page 5 - W H AT ’ S I N T H E B O X
(1) XTREME amplifier (1) 4 gauge power and ground connector (1) 12 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 5
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 - S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
Amplifier Section XTREME 600.4 Front Channels XTREME 600.4 Rear Channels Power output 4 Ω stereo (watts) 1 75 x 2 75 x 2 75 x 2, 300 x 1 75 x 2, 300 x 1 Power output 2 Ω stereo (watts) 2 150 x 2 150 x 4 Power output 4 Ω mono (watts) 1 300 x 1 300 x 2 Distortion all channels driven <0.1% THD <0...
Page 9 - XTREME 600.4 Front Channels
1 All channels driven, continuous rated 4 Ω load, 20Hz to 20,000Hz, >0.1% THD, per input voltage at 12.0VDC. 2 All channels driven, continuous rated 2 Ω load, 20Hz to 20,000Hz, >0.1% THD, per input voltage at 12.0VDC. 3 XTREME amplifiers are designed to accept full 9 Volts RMS input when set t...
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 10 PRS PowerSupply 12 GaugeSpeaker andRemote ATC Fuse 4 Gauge Power& Ground Complementary MatchedBipolar Outputs Rear Crossover Front Gain RCA Input Power SupplyController PRS Power supply MOSFET switches Rectifier Diodes XTREME 600.4 Remote Gain...
Page 11 - TECHNICAL DESIGN FEATURES
TECHNICAL DESIGN FEATURES page 11 1. Power LED - lights up when the amplifier is on 2. Low-pass crossover frequency control-adjusts the front channellow-pass crossover frequency 3. Low-pass crossover switch-activates the front channel low-passcrossover 4. INTELLiQ gain-adjusts the level of INTELLiQ ...
Page 12 - SYSTEM PLANNING; SYSTEM 1; System 1
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; S y s t e m 2; A m p l i f i e r 1; Amplifier 1; INTELLiQ
SYSTEM PLANNING SYSTEM 2 page 13 S y s t e m 2 i s a t w o - w a y f r o n t / r e a r b o o m e r s y s t e m . A m p l i f i e r 1 p o w e r s front and rear separates. Amplifier 2 powers four 4 ohm subwoofers. This sys-tem also has a RGC-1 for dashboard con-trol of the bass level. Amplifier 1 • L...
Page 14 - SYSTEM 3
SYSTEM PLANNING SYSTEM 3 page 14 + – + – + – + – RGC-1 + – + – + – + – – + + – + – + –
Page 15 - System 3
System 3 is a three-way tri-amplified system. Amplifier 1 is bi-amplified for the front separates. Amplifier 2 is configured for two-way operation. The front channels are configured for two 4-ohm subwoofers. The rear channels are configured for rear satellites. The RGC-1 controls the subwooferlevel ...
Page 16 - SYSTEM 4
page 16 SYSTEM PLANNING SYSTEM 4 + – + – + – + – RGC-1 + – + – + – + –
Page 17 - System 4
SYSTEM PLANNING SYSTEM 4 System 4 is a four-way quad-amplified system. Amplifier 1 is bi-amplified for the front separates. Amplifier 2 is configured for two-way operation. The front channels are configured for two 4-ohm midbass drivers. The rear channels are configured two 4 ohm subwoo fers. The RG...
Page 18 - 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 19 - POWER CONNECTIONS; • Fuse power wire less than 18” from battery
page 19 POWER CONNECTIONS • Minimum 8 gauge power and ground cable is recommended for acceptable performance • 4 gauge power and ground cable is recommended for optimal performance • Fuse power wire less than 18” from battery • Ground amplifier to a good chassis ground as close as possible to the am...
Page 20 - SPEAKER CONNECTIONS; -CHANNEL STEREO CONFIGURATION
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 4-CHANNEL STEREO CONFIGURATION • Front and rear channel lowest recommended impedance is 2 ohm 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 ...
Page 22 - 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 25 - REAR INTERNAL CROSSOVER CONFIGURATION
RCA INPUT / CH 1 & 2 XVR page 25 REAR INTERNAL CROSSOVER CONFIGURATION The XTREME 600.4 use multi-position switches to determine the rear crossover configuration. The multi-position switch is located on the adjust-ment side of the amplifier. Listed below are the switch positions and their respec...
Page 27 - FRONT INTERNAL CROSSOVER CONFIGURATION
page 27 FRONT INTERNAL CROSSOVER CONFIGURATION When the puch button switch is in the “off” position, the high-pass crossover is bypassed. When the push button switch is in the “on” position and the “x10” button is on the on position,the high-pass crossover is activated in the “high” range. The cross...
Page 28 - FINE TUNING INTERNAL CROSSOVER
1,200 Hz 10 kHz 100 Hz 350 Hz FINE TUNING INTERNAL CROSSOVER 85Hz 2,500Hz 3,500Hz When the puch button switch is in the “off” position, the high-pass crossover is bypassed. When the push button switch is in the “on” position and the “x10” button is on the on position,the high-pass crossover is activ...
Page 29 - INTELLI Q; The difference of
INTELLI Q In the world of “me too features,” Orion has developed the INTELLi Q circuit that makes a real difference in your automotive listening experience. INTELLi Q ( INTELL igently i ntegrated Q adjustment) is actually an infinitely variable “Q” adjustment found on the high-pass crossover of new ...
Page 30 - INTELLi
INTELLI Q Setting up and using INTELLi Q 1. The first step to using the INTELLi Q is to install the amplifier. Seriously, basic installation techniques for new XTREME and HCCA “Type R” amplifiers remain unchanged. Set the low-pass crossover as you would in “normal” installations. (Normal Orion of co...
Page 32 - CHOOSING MOUNTING LOCATIONS; SPEAKER OUTPUTS; REM BRIDGED; REMOTE
CHOOSING MOUNTING LOCATIONS The location of your XTREME amplifier 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 tha...
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 36 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 record 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 41 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 42 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: 480.705.5788 One of the ADST family of companies Part#8900-0114 4/99 H IGH P ERFORMANCE C AR A UDIO
