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.
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 ●...
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.
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.
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 2...
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 4...
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.
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.
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.
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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 2, 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.
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...
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