Orion COBALT Series Installation Manual page 26

NOTE: Choose high-quality RCA cables (preferably Orion Connection) that are not much longer than
the length needed to interface directly with the control head unit, radio, or equalizer. Unnecessary
additional cable can cause signal loss and noise pickup.
14. Route the blue turn-on wire and the RCA audio cables to the rear panel of control head unit, radio or equalizer and
make the appropriate connections to Remote Turn-On and Audio Leh and Audio Right (RCA) Outputs. Use tie wraps
as needed, and watch for any sharp edges on passage holes,
NOTE: The rear panel should contain identifiers for Remote Turn-On, Audio Left Output, and Audio Right
Output connections If not either read the producfs Owner's Manual, or consult with your car or tnjck
dealer for more information. Also refer to section on Planning Your Car Audio System, starting on page 4.
15. Repeat steps 13 through 14 as needed to implement a multi-amplifier design.
16. Make sure the vehicle's Ignition Switch and the POWER Switch on the Control Head Unit or Radio, are both in the OFF position.
17. Trim the (red) power wire so it meets the * battery post. Splice a ring terminal on the bare end and fasten the lug onto
theposCasshowrinFig, 17. MAKE SURE A FUSE IS INSERTED WITHIN 12-OF THE BATTERY CONNEQION.
la Check all the connections and, once you're satisfied, perform the steps listed in Setting Up Your Cobalt Amplifier (see page 23).
Fig. 17. Connecting the amplifier {+) power wire to the vehicle's battery.