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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 the
listed 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.
Step 2
Turn the signal source volume control down all the way. Set any tone controls to their flat or defeated positions. This includes the
loudness control.
Step 3
Turn the level controls of the amplifier to their minimum positions.
Step 4
Turn the source unit on. Check to see if the remote power LED located on the connection side of the amplifier is on. If not, please
refer to the power connections section and the trouble shooting section of this manual for instructions.
Step 5
If using an aftermarket source unit, turn the level controls of the amplifier about one quarter of a turn. Slowly increase the volume
level of the source unit to so that you can hear the output of the system. If no sound is heard or if the output is distorted, turn the
system off immediately. Refer to the power connections section and the trouble shooting section of this manual to solve your
installation problems.
Step 6
Check to make sure the output for each channel is correct. If the active crossovers are used, check to make sure that each output is
correct from the amplifier. When using active crossovers on midrange and tweeters, do not use crossover frequencies lower than
recommended. If the system is not configured properly, refer to the Internal crossover section of this manual and take corrective
action.
Step 7
If the output is clear and undistorted, continue to the adjusting the sound of the system section of this manual.
ADJUSTING THE SOUND OF THE SYSTEM
Once you have checked the system's operation, adjust the sound of the system. Adjusting the sound of the system is accomplished by setting
the level controls and adjusting the internal crossovers.
Step 1
Turn the signal source volume control down all the way. Set any tone controls to their flat or defeated positions. This includes the
loudness control.
Step 2
Turn the level controls of the amplifier to their minimum positions.
Step 3
Choose music with high dynamic content that you like and 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 equipment, this point occurs between 3/4 to full volume
depending on the quality of your source unit. Listen for any audible distortion, if any distortion is audible, reduce the volume of the
source unit until you have an undistorted output. Leave the volume control at this position during your system tuning.
Step 5
While listening to your chosen dynamic music, turn up the level control corresponding to the midrange output until you hear slight
distortion and turn back the level control slightly for an undistorted output. Depending on your system the midrange and tweeter
output may be on the same output channels.
Step 6
Turn up the level control corresponding to the tweeter output until you hear slight distortion and turn back the level control slightly
for an undistorted output. Depending on your system the midrange and tweeter output may be on the same output channels.
Step 7
Fine tune crossover setting and output level between midrange and tweeters. Refer to the internal crossover configuration section of
this manual for detailed instructions.
Step 8
Repeat Steps 5-7 for the rear speakers. If you do not have rear speakers continue to Step 10.
Step 9
Set levels between the front and rear midrange and tweeters for optimum front/rear balance.
Step 10 Turn up the level control corresponding to the woofer output until you hear slight distortion and turn back the level control slightly
for an undistorted output.
Step 11
Fine tune crossover setting and output level between satellite speakers and the woofers. Refer to the internal crossover configuration
section of this manual for detailed instructions. If using an RGC-1, adjust the level to match the output of the woofer to the sonic
requirements of the system.
Step 12 Enjoy your awesome ORION sound system.
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