Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 8002 Orion
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CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 What's In The Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INTRODUCTION Thank you for your purchase of Orion's 8002 power amplifier . Each Orion 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 amplifiers will give you years of trouble-free performance.
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 .
SPECIFICA TIONS 1. Continuous 4 W load 20Hz to 200Hz, < 0.05% THD, with input voltage at 13.8VDC. 2. Continuous 2 W load 20Hz to 200Hz, < 0.1% THD, with input voltage at 13.
END P ANEL LA YOUT 1. Power LED - when lit indicates that the amplifier is on. 2. Stereo/Mono Switch - configures the amplifier for one or two inputs. 3. Gain Control - continuously adjusts from 200mV to 5V for full power output. 4. Copy/Gain/Master Switch - determines the output of the RCA outputs.
Stereo / Mono Input Configuration The STEREO / MONO switch allows the Orion 8002 amplifier to use a single RCA or high- level input to feed signal to both the right and left channels of the amplifier . When the switch is to the right (MONO position), signal from the left input is routed to the right chan- nel.
Internal Crossover Configurations The crossover section of the Orion 8002 amplifier is continuously variable and extremely flexible. There are different crossover configurations possible allowing high-pass, low-pass, and band-pass configurations. The high-pass crossover incorporates the INTELLi Q feature.
Infinite Baffle Example High-Pass Set at 30Hz By removing low frequency signal that the woofer cannot produce, the woofer can play its capable range louder .
Sealed Example High-Pass Set at 20Hz This sealed example is the same 12-inch woofer in the recommended sealed enclosure. Up to 6 dB of boost is capable if 20 Hz was used. With +6dB of boost, the woofer has more out- put down to 15 Hz. Sealed Example High-Pass Set at 30Hz In this example, the frequency has been increased to 30 Hz.
AMPLIFIER WIRING Power Connections ● 8002 Fuse Size: 1 x 80 AMP MAXI ● Power connections accept up to four-gauge wire. ● Four-gauge power and ground wire recommended for optimal performance. ● Connect 12V+ to the battery through fuse holder . This connection provides +12V main power to the amplifier .
Summed Bridged Configuration ● Lowest recommended impedance is 4 W 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.
T ri-Mode Three Channel Configuration ● Lowest recommended impedance is 2 W stereo and 4 W bridged mono. ● Stereo operation must be used. ● Outputs must be configured for full range operation. ● Output is configured stereo and summed bridged. ● Passive crossover frequencies must not overlap.
AMPLIFIER INST ALLA TION Choosing Mounting Locations 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.
Power for systems with a single amplifier can be supplied by most automotive electrical sys- tems. Systems with multiple amplifiers may require a higher capacity battery , alternator or the use of a storage capacitor . We strongly recommend the use of a Directed Audio Essentials power capacitor with an extra battery in larger stereo systems.
Step 7 Disconnect the vehicle's battery ground terminal. Step 8 Connect power wires to the amplifier (ground first, then 12 V(+) and RGC). Step 9 Connect the RCA and speaker wires to the amplifier . Check the quality of your speakers and signal connections.
Adjusting the Sound of the System Once you have checked the system's operation, adjust the sound of the system. Adjusting the sound of the system is accomplished by setting the level controls and adjusting the internal crossovers. Step 1 T urn the signal source volume control all the way down.
T roubleshooting Tips Symptom Probable Cause Action T o T ake 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.
Symptom Probable Cause Action T o T ake Distorted output Internal crossover not set Readjust crossovers. Refer to the properly for speakers Internal Crossover Configuration section of this guide for detailed instructions. Speakers are blown Check system with known work ing speakers and fix or replace as needed.
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W arranty 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 .
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If you already are a holder of Orion 8002, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Orion 8002.
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