Orion 2002 Owner's Manual

Orion amplifier owner's manual

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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 Orion's 2002 or 3002 amplifier. Each Orion amplifier is designed to be the leader in its class offering ease of use, advanced features, and the most power. Orion amplifiers are designed as the best affordable high end car audio amplifier money can buy.
  • Page 4: Limited Two-Year Consumer 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 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: Specifications

    1. All channels driven, continuous 4W load 20Hz to 20kHz, < 0.05% THD, with input voltage at 13.8VDC. 2. All channels driven, continuous 2W load 20Hz to 20kHz, < 0.1% THD, with input voltage at 13.8VDC. Orion 2002 Orion 3002 50 x 2 75 x 2...
  • Page 6 ©2004 Directed Electronics, Inc.
  • Page 7: 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. High-Level Input Connector - accepts input from head unit's speaker output. RCA Inputs - accepts RCA input from a source unit, preamplifier, or equalizer. Gain Control - continuously adjusts from 200mV to 5V for full power output.
  • Page 8: Amplifier Settings

    AMPLIFIER SETTINGS Stereo / Mono Input Configuration The STEREO / MONO switch allows the Orion 2002 and 3002 amplifiers to use a single RCA or high-level input to feed signal to both the right and left channels of the amplifier.
  • Page 9: High-Pass Crossover

    45Hz. Initially the Q is very low. As INTELLi Bass is added, the Q becomes sharper. This allows the Orion 2002 and 3002 to overcome acoustic deficiencies in your vehicle. The type of enclosure used, the sub-woofer's excursion capability, personal preference, and attitude determine acceptable boost levels.
  • Page 10: Amplifier Wiring

    AMPLIFIER WIRING Power Connections Orion 2002 Fuse Size: (1) 25 AMP Orion 3002 Fuse Size: (1) 30 AMP Minimum 8 AWG power and ground cable is recommended for acceptable per- formance. Fuse power wire prior to wire passing through panels or near sharp edges and less than 18"...
  • Page 11 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 Lowest recommended impedance is 4W mono.
  • Page 12: Amplifier Installation

    The location of your amplifier will depend on several important issues. Due to the low pro- file size of the Orion 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: General Precautions And Installation Tips

    We strongly recommend the use of a Directed Audio Essentials power capacitor with an extra battery in larger stereo systems. Orion 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 14: 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 per- formance of your Orion amplifier. Refer to the Signal Input and Output Level Controls and Speaker Connections sections of this manual for correct wiring instructions.
  • Page 15: Set Up And Troubleshooting

    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 Orion system. Step 1 Check all the wiring connections to be sure they are correct and secure.
  • Page 16 Internal Crossover Configuration section of this manual for detailed instructions. If using an RGC-1, adjust the level to the output of the woofer to match the sonic requirements of the system. Step 12 Enjoy your awesome Orion sound system. ©2004 Directed Electronics, Inc.
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting Tips

    Troubleshooting Tips Symptom Probable Cause No output Low or no remote turn-on Fuse blown Power wires not connected Check power wire and ground Audio input not connected Check RCA connections and Speaker wires not connected Speakers are blown Audio cycles on and off Thermal protection engages when amplifier heatsink...
  • Page 18 Symptom Probable Cause Distorted output Internal crossover not set properly for speakers Speakers are blown Poor bass response Speakers wired with wrong Check speaker polarity and fix polarity causing cancellation as needed. at low frequencies Crossover set incorrectly Impedance load at amplifier Check speaker impedance load, is too low Battery fuse blowing...
  • Page 19: Notes

    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 by the dealer as indicated by the date code marking of the product PROVIDED the product was installed by an authorized Directed dealer.

This manual is also suitable for:

3002

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