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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 power amplifier. Each WCC amplifier is designed to be the leader in its class offering the most power, advanced fea- tures, and 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-1600.4 Power Output: 135 Watts RMS x 4 at 4 ohms and < 1% THD+N Signal to Noise Ratio: -85 dBA (reference 1 Watt into 4 ohms) Addition Power: 220 Watts RMS x 4 at 2 ohms and < 1% THD+N SPECIFICATIONS Amplifier Section WCC-1600.4... -
Page 6: Amplifier Controls And Connections
AMPLIFIER CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 11 12 Power LED - when lit indicates that the amplifier is on. Front Low-Pass Crossover Switch - activates 2nd order low-pass crossover. Front Low-Pass Frequency Control - adjusts the frequency of the low-pass crossover. Front Gain Control - continuously adjusts from 200mV to 5V for full power output. Front RCA Inputs - accepts RCA input from a source unit, preamplifier, or equalizer. -
Page 7: Amplifier Settings
AMPLIFIER SETTINGS Signal Input and Output Configurations The input section of the amplifier consists of a phase switch that sets the output configura- tion, gain controls, and RCA inputs. The input section makes it easy to adapt this amplifier to most system configurations. Four-Channel Amplifier Input Configuration The 4CH / 2CH switch routes input from the front inputs to the rear section of the amplifi- er. -
Page 8: Fine Tuning The Crossover Frequency
Fine Tuning the Crossover Frequency The crossover section is marked at four frequency points for ease of system adjustment. These points are 20Hz, 45Hz, 250Hz, and 3kHz. Specific crossover points can be chosen based on the recommended operational bandwidth of your speakers. Remote Gain Operation The remote gain port provides easy remote access to the internal gain structure of the rear channels of the WCC power amplifier. -
Page 9: Intelli Bass Control
INTELLI BASS CONTROL INTELLi Bass maximizes the performance of a subwoofer and allows for continuous adjust- ment of low frequency boost. INTELLi Bass can be adjusted from 0dB to 16dB of boost cen- tered at 45Hz. Initially the Q is very low (wide). As INTELLi Bass is added, the Q rises (nar- rows). - Page 10 Two Channel Bridged Configuration ● Front and rear channels are configured for bridged two-channel operation. Lowest recommended impedance for both front and rear channels is 4W. ● Crossover and gain configurations are independently adjustable between the ● front and rear channels. Two-channel operation is recommended for this operational mode.
- Page 11 ● Two-channel or four-channel input can be used for this configuration. For source unit fading, use the four-channel input mode. ● Front and rear outputs can be configured for high-pass, low-pass or full-range operation. ● Rear outputs are configured for summed bridged operation for subwoofer appli- cations.
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Page 12: 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 13: 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 14: Step By Step Installation
Step By Step Installation Step 1 Determine the location for the amplifier. Refer to the Choosing Mounting Locations section of this guide for detailed information. Step 2 Decide on the system configuration for your amplifier. For system sugges- tions, refer to the Speaker Connections section of this guide. Step 3 Run all the wires from the amplifier location to the speakers, source unit, and battery. -
Page 15: Set Up And Troubleshooting
SET UP AND TROUBLESHOOTING 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 WCC system. Step 1 Check all the wiring connections to be sure they are correct and secure. -
Page 16: 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 17: 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 18 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.
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Page 19: Notes
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