Orion WCC 1600.2 User Manual

West coast customs by orion 2-channel power amplifier

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Warranty
LIMITED TWO YEAR CONSUMER WARRANTY:
Directed Electronics, Inc. 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 from the dealer as indicated by the date code marking of the product PROVIDED the product
was installed by an authorized Directed dealer. During this two-year period, there will be no charge for this
replacement PROVIDED the unit is returned to Directed, shipping pre-paid. If the unit is installed by
anyone other than an authorized Directed dealer, the warranty period will be one year from the date of
purchase by the dealer as indicated by the date code marking of the product. This warranty is non-
transferable and does not apply to any unit that has been modified or used in a manner contrary to its
intended purpose, and does not cover damage to the unit caused by installation or removal of the unit.
During this one-year period, there will be no charge for this replacement PROVIDED the unit is returned
to Directed, shipping pre-paid. This warranty is void if the product has been damaged by accident or
unreasonable use, neglect, improper service or other causes not arising out of defects in materials or
construction. Units which are found to be damaged by abuse resulting in thermally damaged voice coils
are not covered by this warranty but may be replaced at the absolute/sole discretion of Directed. ALL
WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO EXPRESS WARRANTY, IMPLIED WARRANTY,
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND WARRANTY OF NON-
INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED TO THE MAXIMUM
EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, AND DIRECTED NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY PERSON TO
ASSUME FOR IT ANY LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF THE PRODUCT. DIRECTED HAS
ABSOLUTELY NO LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL ACTS OF THIRD PARTIES INCLUDING ITS
AUTHORIZED DEALERS OR INSTALLERS. Unit must be returned to Directed, postage pre-paid, with bill
of sale or other dated proof of purchase bearing the following information: consumer's name, telephone
number, and address, authorized dealer's name and address, and product description. Note: This warranty
does not cover labor costs for the removal and reinstallation of the unit.
IN ORDER FOR THIS
WARRANTY TO BE VALID, YOUR UNIT MUST BE SHIPPED WITH PROOF OF INSTALLATION BY AN
AUTHORIZED DIRECTED DEALER. ALL UNITS RECEIVED BY DIRECTED FOR WARRANTY REPAIR
WITHOUT PROOF OF DIRECTED DEALER INSTALLATION WILL BE COVERED BY THE LIMITED 1 YEAR
PARTS AND LABOR WARRANTY. Note: This warranty does not cover labor costs for the removal and
reinstallation of the unit. BY PURCHASING THIS PRODUCT, THE CONSUMER AGREES AND CONSENTS
THAT ALL DISPUTES BETWEEN THE CONSUMER AND DIRECTED SHALL BE RESOLVED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA LAWS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.
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  • Page 1 Warranty LIMITED TWO YEAR CONSUMER WARRANTY: Directed Electronics, Inc. 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 from the dealer as indicated by the date code marking of the product PROVIDED the product was installed by an authorized Directed dealer.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Introduction ............2 What's In The Box .
  • Page 3: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for your purchase of a West Coast Customs by Orion 1600.2 power amplifier. Each WCC amplifier is designed to be the leader in its class offering the most power, advanced features, and extreme ease of use. In high-end sound systems or high SPL systems, WCC amplifiers will give you years of trouble-free performance.
  • Page 4: Warranty

    WARRANTY Directed Electronics, Inc. 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 marking of the product PROVIDED the product was installed by an authorized Directed dealer.
  • Page 5: Cea Specifications

    CEA SPECIFICATIONS WCC-1600.2 Power Output: 350 Watts RMS x 2 at 4 ohms and < 1% THD+N Signal to Noise Ratio: -78 dBA (reference 1 Watt into 4 ohms) Additional Power:: 420 Watts RMS x at 4 ohms and < 1% THD+N SPECIFICATIONS Amplifier Section WCC-1600.2...
  • Page 6: Amplifier Controls And Connections

    AMPLIFIER CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS Power LED - when lit indicates that the amplifier is on. Stereo/Mono Switch - configures the amplifier for one or two inputs. Gain Control - continuously adjusts from 200mV to 5V for full power output. Copy/Gain/Master Switch - determines the output of the RCA outputs. RCA Inputs - accepts RCA input from a source unit, preamplifier, or equalizer.
  • Page 7: Amplifier Settings

    AMPLIFIER SETTINGS Stereo / Mono Input Configuration The STEREO / MONO switch allows the WCC-1600.2 amplifier to use a single RCA or high- level input to feed signal to both the right and left channels of the amplifier. When the switch is to the right (MONO position), signal from the left input is routed to the right chan- nel.
  • Page 8: Internal Crossover Configurations

    Internal Crossover Configurations The crossover section of the WCC-1600.2 amplifier is continuously variable and extremely flexible. There are different crossover configurations possible allowing high-pass, low-pass, and band-pass configurations. The high-pass crossover incorporates the INTELLi Q feature. This circuit is designed to optimize the performance of WCC subwoofers in all types of enclosures.
  • Page 9: Infinite Baffle Example High-Pass Set At 30Hz

    Enclosure Type Boost Levels +3dB +6dB +10dB Infinite Baffle Tune above High X-Max Fs of woofer Drivers--Tune Recommended Recommended above Fs of woofer Sealed Tune above Tune above High X-Max Fs of woofer Fs of woofer Drivers--Tune Recommended above Fs of woofer Vented Tune to port...
  • Page 10: Sealed Example High-Pass Set At 20Hz

    Sealed Example High-Pass Set at 20Hz This sealed example is the same 12-inch woofer in the recommended sealed enclosure. Up to 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.
  • Page 11: Amplifier Wiring

    AMPLIFIER WIRING Power Connections ● WCC-1600.2 Fuse Size: 1 x 100 AMP MAXI Power connections accept up to four-gauge wire. ● ● Four-gauge power and ground wire recommended for optimal performance. ● Connect 12V+ to the battery through fuse holder. This connection provides +12V main power to the amplifier.
  • Page 12 Summed Bridged Configuration ● Lowest recommended impedance is 4W bridged mono. Mono or stereo input can be used for this configuration. ● Outputs can be configured for high-pass, low-pass, or full range operation. ● ● Output is configured as summed bridged which is ideal for subwoofer applications. Single Channel Bridged Configuration ●...
  • Page 13 Tri-Mode Three Channel Configuration ● Lowest recommended impedance is 2W stereo and 4W bridged mono. Stereo operation must be used. ● Outputs must be configured for full range operation. ● ● Output is configured stereo and summed bridged. Passive crossover frequencies must not overlap. ●...
  • Page 14: Amplifier Installation

    AMPLIFIER INSTALLATION Choosing Mounting Locations The location of your amplifier will depend on several important issues. Due to the low pro- file size of the WCC amplifiers, there are many possible installation locations that will yield satisfactory amplifier performance. Always mount the amplifier in a place that protects the amplifier from the elements.
  • Page 15: Tools Of The Trade

    Power for systems with a single amplifier can be supplied by most automotive electrical sys- tems. Systems with multiple amplifiers may require a higher capacity battery, alternator or the use of a storage capacitor. We strongly recommend the use of a Directed Audio Essentials power capacitor with an extra battery in larger stereo systems.
  • Page 16: Set Up And Troubleshooting

    Step 7 Disconnect the vehicle's battery ground terminal. Step 8 Connect power wires to the amplifier (ground first, then 12 V(+) and RGC). Step 9 Connect the RCA and speaker wires to the amplifier. Check the quality of your speakers and signal connections. This will determine the ultimate per- formance of your WCC amplifier.
  • Page 17: Adjusting The Sound Of The System

    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 all the way down. Set any tone con- trols to their flat or defeated positions.
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting Tips

    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 and replace fuse. Power wires not connected Check power wire and ground connections and repair or replace as needed.
  • Page 19 Symptom Probable Cause Action To Take Distorted output Internal crossover not set Readjust crossovers. Refer to the properly for speakers Internal Crossover Configuration section of this guide for detailed instructions. Speakers are blown Check system with known work ing speakers and fix or replace as needed.
  • Page 20: Notes

    NOTES ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ©2004 Directed Electronics, Inc.
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