Orion Cobalt CO300.2 Owner's Manual

Orion Cobalt CO300.2 Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
A mp l i fier
M OD E L
CO300.2
CO600.2

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  • Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL A mp l i fier M OD E L CO300.2 CO600.2...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Amplifier Wiring ............6 Power Connections for the Orion Cobalt CO300.2 and CO600.2 ....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 and 4mm) DMM or VOM Electric drill with assorted drill bits...
  • Page 5 without signal. Accepts RCA input from a source unit, preamplifier, or equalizer. Continuously adjusts from 175mV to 8V input to obtain full power output. Selects either Hi-pass crossover, Full range, or Lo-pass cross- over. Adjusts the frequency of the crossover. Adjusts the frequency of the crossover.
  • Page 6: Cea Specifications

    RCA inputs. The input section makes it easy to adapt this amplifier to most system configurations. The Orion Cobalt CO300.2 and CO600.2 amplifiers have level adjustments to allow for easy integration with any source unit. The input sensitivity can be adjusted from 175mV to 8V. Refer sections of this guide for detailed instructions on setting the gain.
  • Page 7: Internal Crossover

    50Hz to 500Hz. AMPLIFIER WIRING Orion Cobalt CO300.2 Fuse Size: 1 x 25 AMP ATC / CO600.2 Fuse Size: 2 x 20 AMP ATC Power connections accept up to 4 AWG wire. 4 AWG power and ground wire recommended for optimal performance.
  • Page 8: Tri-Mode

    2 ohms and the low frequency speaker should be no less than 4 ohms. For bridging into a single speaker load, the Orion Cobalt CO300.2 and CO600.2 has the ability to bridge the front or rear channels together. The impedance of the speaker must not be less than 4Ÿ...
  • Page 9: Passenger 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. © 2007 directed electronics—all rights reserved...
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting Tips

    No output Low or no remote turn-on Check remote turn-on voltage at voltage amplifier 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 amplifier 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 Amplifier Section CO300.2 CO600.2 Power Output in Watts RMS, 4 Ohms 60 x 2 100 x 2 Power Output in Watts RMS, 2 Ohms 80 x 2 155 x 2 Distortion at Rated Power < 0.5% THD+N < 0.7% THD+N Frequency Response 20Hz to 30kHz 20Hz to 30kHz...
  • Page 15: Warranty

    Limited Warrantymay 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 or WCC products please visit www.orioncaraudio.com Directed Electronics is an Vista, CA 92801...

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