Step By Step Installation - Orion XTR Power Amplifier XTR10001 Owner's Manual

Step By Step Installation

NOTE: Connect all input, power and speaker connections to amplifier
before mounting the amplifier in its final location .
1 . Determine the location for the amplifier . Refer to the
Mounting Locations section of this manual for detailed informa-
tion .
2 . Decide on the system configuration for your amplifier . For system
suggestions, refer to the Speaker Connections section of this
manual .
3 . Run all the wires from the amplifier location to the speakers,
source unit, and battery . Do not connect the battery at this time .
Be sure to run RCA's and power and speaker wires away from
factory electrical wires and system as they pose a great potential
for induced system noise .
4 . Remove end caps before mounting the amplifier (see figure 11,
previous page) .
5 . Pre-drill amplifier mounting holes . Be sure to "think before you
drill" . Gas tanks, fuel lines, mechanical/electrical systems and/or
other obstructions may be hidden beneath mounting location .
For best results use a marking pen to mark the mounting holes
and pre-drill these holes with a standard 1/8" drill bit .
6 . Mount the amplifier . Make sure the amplifier is mounted on a
flat surface . If this is not possible, do not over tighten the screws
so that the chassis of the amplifier is twisted or bent .
7 . turn the vehicle's key switch to the off position .
8 . Disconnect the vehicle's battery ground terminal .
9 . Connect power wires to the amplifier (ground first, then 12 V(+)
and ReM) . Power wire must be fused near the battery . Be sure to
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remove the fuse from the fuse holder at this time .
10 . Connect the RCA and speaker wires to the amplifier . Check
the quality of your speakers and signal connections . this will
determine the ultimate performance of your orion amplifier .
Choosing
Refer to the Signal Input and Output Level Controls and Speaker
Connections sections of this manual for correct wiring instruc-
tions .
11 . Reconnect the ground terminal to the battery after power,
speaker, and RCA connections are completed .
12 . set crossovers . Refer to the
tion of this manual for detailed instructions .
13 . set gain control to a low level before turning on the amplifier .
Adjust gain control as needed after the system is playing . (see
adjusting the sound of the system)
14 . once satisfied that all connections and settings are correct, install
the fuse located near the vehicle's battery and proceed to the
Testing the System section of this manual .
15 . After all connections and adjustments are made, install end caps
if they are to be used .
WARNING! never exceed the recommended fuse size of this amplifier .
Failure to do so will result in the voiding of your warranty and possible
damage to the amplifier .
Internal Crossover Configuration sec-
14