Orion Cobalt CO6004 Owner's Manual

Orion Cobalt CO6004 Owner's Manual

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MOD EL
CO6004
OWNER'S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 Am pl i fi e r MOD EL CO6004 OWNER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Amplifier Wiring ............6 Power Connections for the Orion Cobalt CO6004 ......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 and 4mm) DMM or VOM ●...
  • Page 5: Cea Specifications

    adjusts the frequency of the rear chan- nels Hi-Pass crossover. adjusts the frequency of the rear channels Lo-Pass crossover. selects either Lo-pass crossover, Full range or Hi-Pass crossover for rear channels. continuously adjusts from 250mV to 5V for full rear channel output power.
  • Page 6: High Level Harnesses

    RCA inputs. The input section makes it easy to adapt this amplifier to most system configurations. The Orion Cobalt CO6004 amplifiers have level adjustments to allow for easy integration with any source unit. The input sensitivity can be adjusted from 250mV to 5V. Refer to sections of this guide for detailed instructions on setting the gain.
  • Page 7: High Pass Crossover

    Add extra ground wire between the negative terminal of the battery and the chassis. ● The Orion Cobalt CO6004 amplifier offers two sets (front and rear) of two positive and two negative output terminals for ease of connecting the speakers to the amplifier. Each amplifier is stable to 2Ÿ...
  • Page 8: Tri-Mode

    2 ohms and the low frequency (bridged) speaker should be no less than 4 ohms. For bridging into a single speaker load, the Orion Cobalt CO6004 has the ability to bridge the front or rear channels together. The impedance of the speaker must not be less than 4Ÿ...
  • 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: Step By Step Installation

    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

    Step 11 Fine-tune the output level between satellite speakers and the woofers. Refer to section of this manual for detailed instruc- tions. 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 CO6004 Power Output in Watts RMS, 4 Ohms 60 x 4 Power Output in Watts RMS, 2 Ohms 75 x 4 Distortion at Rated Power < 0.9% THD+N Frequency Response 20Hz to 30kHz +/- 0.5 dB Linear Bandwidth 20Hz to 20kHz ±3dB...
  • 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.
  • Page 16 Please send products and other First·Class correspondence to: Postage Required Directed Electronics Inc. Post Office will not deliver 1 Viper Way without proper Vista, CA 92081 postage. XFA01-01 E l E C T RON I C 5, I N PO BOX 174391 DENVER CO 80217-4391 11 ..
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