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Orion Cobalt CO5001 Owner's Manual

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CO5001
CO8001
OWNER'S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 Am pl i fi e r MOD EL CO5001 CO8001 OWNER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Amplifier Wiring ............6 Power Connections for the Orion Cobalt CO5001 and CO8001 ....6 Speaker Connections .

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Thank you for your purchase of a Orion Cobalt power amplifier. Each Orion Cobalt 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, Orion Cobalt amplifiers will give you years of trouble-free performance.

  • Page 4: Tools Of The Trade

    TOOLS OF THE TRADE Listed next are the majority of the tools required to perform an installation. Having the proper tools will make the installation that much easier. Some of these tools are necessities; some will just make the job easier. Allen Wrenches (2mm, 3mm &...

  • Page 5: Cea Specifications

    adjusts the frequency of the crossover. connects RGC-2 (remote bass control). Will indicate any fault condition in amplifier, also lights briefly during muting phase of turn-on. Figure 2 Figura 2 Abbildung 2 accepts up to 12 AWG speaker wire. protects the amplifier from over current situations. accepts up to 4 AWG power cables.

  • Page 6: High Level Harnesses

    RCAs to the RCA Inputs and the RCA outputs to your next Orion Cobalt amplifier in the signal chain. The signal passes through a buffer stage so that several amplifiers can be daisy chained without signal loss or overloading of the source unit.

  • Page 7: Low-Pass Crossover

    The RGC-2 can be used as a bass level control when used on an amplifier dedicated to subwoofers. AMPLIFIER WIRING Orion Cobalt CO5001 Fuse Size: 2 x 20 AMP ATC / CO8001 Fuse Size: 2 x 30 AMP ATC ● ●...

  • Page 8: Bridging

    For bridging into a single speaker load, the Orion Cobalt CO5001 and CO8001 have the ability to be bridged with another amplifier of the same model. To do this you must set the PHASE switch on the (slave) amp, move the phase switch from 0 to 180, exactly opposite of the master amp.

  • Page 9: Trunk Compartment

    We strongly recommend the use of a Directed Audio Essentials power capaci- tor with an extra battery in larger stereo systems. Orion Cobalt amplifiers generate a certain amount of heat as part of normal operation. Be sure the area around the amplifier is unobstructed to allow adequate air circulation. Remember, beach blankets, last week's laundry, school books and homework papers located on top of the amplifier do not improve air flow and may become damaged.

  • Page 10: Set Up And Troubleshooting

    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 Cobalt amplifier. Refer to the sections of this guide for correct wiring instructions.

  • Page 11: Adjusting The Sound Of The System

    If using an RGC-2, adjust the level to the bass output of the woofer to match the sonic requirements of the system. Step 12 Enjoy your awesome Orion Cobalt sound system. © 2008 directed electronics—all rights reserved...

  • Page 12: Troubleshooting Tips

    No output Low or no remote turn-on Check remote turn-on voltage at voltage amplifi er 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 13 Poor bass response Crossover set incorrectly Reset crossovers. Refer to the section of this manual for detailed instructions. Impedance load at amplifi er is Check speaker impedance load if below 2Ÿ, too low. rewire speakers to achieve higher impedance Battery fuse blowing Short in power wire or incor- Check power wires and ground connections rect wiring.

  • Page 14: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Amplifi er Section CO5001 CO8001 Power Output in Watts RMS, 4 Ohms 175 x 1 300 x 1 Power Output in Watts RMS, 2 Ohms 250 x 1 400 x1 Externally Bridgeable Remote Gain Function Distortion at Rated Power <...

  • Page 15: Warranty

    Limited Warranty may not apply to you. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state. 920-0033 04-07 For more information on Orion products please visit www.orioncaraudio.com Directed Electronics is committed to delivering world class quality products and services that excite and delight our customers.
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