Orion XTR500.4 Owner's Manual
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OWNER'S MANUAL
Amplifier
MODEL
XTR500.4
XTR750.4
XTR1000.4
XTR1700.4
XTR2500.4

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  • Page 1 MODEL XTR500.4 Amplifier XTR750.4 XTR1000.4 XTR1700.4 OWNER'S MANUAL XTR2500.4...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    What’s in the Box......2 Speaker Connections XTR500.4, XTR750.4, XTR1000.4 Practice Safe Sound™ ..... . . 2 XTR1700.4 and XTR2500.4 .
  • Page 3: Introduction

    12dB/octave crossover and Bass Boost. • (1) Amplifier The XTR500.4 is capable of 6, 5, 4, 3 or 2 channel operation with a • (2) Allen wrenches 2mm & 3mm maximum power capability of 500 Watts RMS into two 4Ω Bridged Loads.
  • Page 4: End Panel Layouts

    HPF (High-Pass Frequency Control , XTR1700.4 and XTR2500.4 XTR500.4,XTR750.4 and XTR1000.4 : 50Hz - 5kHz , XTR1700.4 and XTR2500.4 : 50Hz-1.5kHz/500Hz-15kHz) 8. X-Over (cross-over Channels 1 & 2 / 3 & 4) - activates LPF (low pass crossover), Full (all pass), or HPF (high pass crossover) 9.
  • Page 5: Cea Specifications

    XTR1700.4 Power Output: 250 Watts RMS x 4 at 4 ohms and battery terminal connection. < 1% THD+N 12. Fuse - XTR500.4(40Ax2),XTR750.4(30Ax3),XTR1000.4(40Ax3), Signal to Noise Ratio: >70 dBA (reference 1 Watt into 4 ohms) XTR1700.4(None),XTR2500.4(None) Additional Power: 425 Watts RMS x 4 at 2 ohm 13.
  • Page 6: Specifications

    SP E C I FI C ATI ONS Amplifier Section Amplifier Section XTR500.4 XTR750.4 XTR1000.4 XTR1700.4 XTR2500.4 XTR500.4 XTR750.4 XTR1000.4 XTR1700.4 XTR2500.4 Power Output 4Ω 90 x 4 135 x 4 165 x 4 250 x 4 400 x 4 Input Impedance 20kΩ...
  • Page 7: Amplifier Settings

    Crossover Switch adjusted from 200mV to 8V. Refer to Testing the System and Adjust- Controls the type of filter for the onboard active crossover. The Orion ing the Sound of the System sections of this manual for detailed XTR500.4, XTR750.4, XTR1000.4, XTR1700.4 and XTR2500.4 have instructions on setting the gain.
  • Page 8: High-Pass Crossover

    The Slave amplifier(s) gain will not be controlled. crossover is active. The high-pass crossover is continuously variable from XTR500.4,XTR750.4 and XTR1000.4 : 50Hz - 5kHz , The remote gain port provides easy remote access to the internal gain XTR1700.4 and XTR2500.4 : 50Hz-1.5kHz/500Hz-15kHz(Using x10 structure of the XTR power amplifier.
  • Page 9: Amplifier Wiring

    Channels 1/2 and channels 3/4 outputs can be individually the amplifier. configured for highpass, low-pass, or full range operation. • Recommended fuses are 80A for the XTR500.4, 90A for the XTR500.4,XTR750.4 and XTR1000.4 XTR750.4, 120A for the XTR1000.4 and 200A for the XTR1700.4, 300A for the XTR2500.4.
  • Page 10 Two Channel Bridged Configuration XTR500.4,XTR750.4 and XTR1000.4 • Two-channel or four-channel input can be used for this configu ration. For source unit fading, use the four-channel input mode. • Channel 1/2 and 3/4 outputs can be configured for high-pass, lowpass, or full range operation.
  • Page 11 WARNING! Failure to observe these requirements may result in damage to the amplifier XTR500.4,XTR750.4 and XTR1000.4 Figure 5 NOTE: To get full output in this configuration, band limiting filters as shown in this diagram may need to be used to prevent the impedance from dropping too low and engaging protection circuits.
  • Page 12: Amplifier Installation

    The location of your amplifier will depend on several important issues. WARNING! Be careful not to cut or drill into gas tanks, fuel lines, Due to the low profile size of the Orion amplifiers, there are many brake lines, hydraulic lines, vacuum lines, or electrical wiring when possible installation locations that will yield satisfactory amplifier working on your vehicle.
  • Page 13: Tools Of The Trade

    • Electric drill with assorted drill bits systems. • Grommets Orion amplifiers generate a certain amount of heat as part of normal • Heat shrink tubing operation. Be sure the area around the amplifier is unobstructed to allow adequate air circulation. Remember, beach blankets, last •...
  • Page 14: Step By Step Installation

    This will tion. determine the ultimate performance of your Orion amplifier. 2. Decide on the system configuration for your amplifier. For system Refer to the Signal Input and Output Level Controls and Speaker...
  • Page 15: Set Up And Troubleshooting

    This will help ensure years of trouble-free operation. Please manual and take corrective action. refer to the listed steps below when testing the sound of your Orion 7. If the output is clear and undistorted, continue to the Adjusting system.
  • Page 16: Amplifier Visual Troubleshooting

    12. Enjoy your awesome Orion sound system. • Under voltage: Vehicle charging system is not supplying enough voltage to the amplifier. This can also occur if you use too small a gauge wire or the terminals connecting the amplifier power to the electrical system are dirty or corroded.
  • Page 17 • Overvoltage: Vehicle charging system is supplying too much Amplifier Top Plate voltage or over the amplifiers rated DC input. Usually this occurs when there is a problem with the electrical system. Turn off the headunit when jump-starting the car. (GREEN) (RED) •...
  • Page 18: 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 ampli 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.
  • Page 19 Symptom Probable Cause Action To Take Speaker not connected to amplifier properly. Check speaker wires and repair or replace as needed. Refer to the Speaker Connections section of this manual for detailed instructions. Internal crossover not set properly for Readjust crossovers. Refer to the Internal Crossover Configuration speakers section of this manual for detailed instructions.
  • Page 20 MEM O Symptom Probable Cause Action To Take Impedance load at ampli er is too low. Check speaker impedance load if below 2Ω, rewire speakers to achieve higher impedance. Speaker is blown with shorted outputs Check system with known working speakers and fix or replace as needed. Actual current exceeds fuse rating.
  • Page 21 AUTHORIZED ORION dealer it is warranted for a period of ONE (1) Year from the date of the original purchase receipt. The ORIGINAL Receipt must be provided for all claims. Should service be necessary under this warranty...

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