Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product HCCA-D600 Orion
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HCCA-D600 HCCA-D600.
CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 What’ s in the Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INTRODUCTION Thank you for your purchase of Orion's HCCA-D600 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.
RECORD YOUR SERIAL NUMBER AND DA TE T o ensure your warranty (see back cover), please record the following information regard- ing your new amplifier .
END P ANEL LA YOUTS 1. RCA Input - accepts RCA input from a head unit, preamplifier , or equalizer . 2. RCA Line Output - provides easy connection to additional amplifiers. 3. Master/Slave Switch - controls whether the amplifier is a slave or master when connected in combined amplifier configurations.
5 © 2005 Directed Electr onics—all rights reserved tem battery . WARNING: Always protect this power wire by installing a fuse or circuit breaker of the appropriate size within 12 inches of the battery terminal connection. 3. REM - this terminal turns on the amplifier when (+) 12 volt is applied.
6 © 2005 Directed Electr onics—all rights reserved SPECIFICA TIONS 1. Continuous 4 W load 20Hz to 250Hz, < 1% THD, with input voltage at 14.4VDC.
7 © 2005 Directed Electr onics—all rights reserved AMPLIFIER SETTINGS Signal Input and Output Configurations The input section of the amplifier consists of a phase switch that sets the output configura- tion, gain controls, and RCA inputs. The input section makes it easy to adapt this amplifier to most system configurations.
8 © 2005 Directed Electr onics—all rights reserved WARNING! DO NOT set crossover frequencies lower than the speakers recommended operating range. This can cause driver failure that is not covered by the man- ufacturer's warranty .
9 © 2005 Directed Electr onics—all rights reserved 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 . The first example is an infinite baffle situation.
10 © 2005 Directed Electr onics—all rights reserved 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.
11 © 2005 Directed Electr onics—all rights reserved Remote Gain Operation NOTE: Do not use the Remote Gain control when you have an expanded system installed (see Line Ouput Configurations ).
12 © 2005 Directed Electr onics—all rights reserved Bridging For bridging into a single speaker load, this amplifier has the ability to be bridged with another amplifier (must be the same model). T o do this you must utilize the MASTER/SLAVE and PHASE switch settings.
13 © 2005 Directed Electr onics—all rights reserved NOTE: The wiring connections to the power , remote and speaker terminals should be accomplished before the amplifier is mounted. NOTE: Mounting amplifiers upside down is not recommended and may cause premature thermal shutdown.
14 © 2005 Directed Electr onics—all rights reserved 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.
15 © 2005 Directed Electr onics—all rights reserved Controls and Speaker Connections sections of this guide for correct wiring instructions. Step 9 Mount the amplifier . Make sure the amplifier is mounted on a flat surface. If this is not possible, do not over tighten the screws so that the chassis of the amplifier is twisted or bent.
16 © 2005 Directed Electr onics—all rights reserved Connections and the T roubleshooting Tips sections of this manual to solve your installation problems. Step 6 Check to make sure the output for each channel is correct. If the active crossovers are used, check to make sure that each output is correct from the amplifier .
17 © 2005 Directed Electr onics—all rights reserved 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.
18 © 2005 Directed Electr onics—all rights reserved 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.
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W arranty LIMITED TWO YEAR CONSUMER WARRANTY : Directed Electronics promises to the original purchaser , to replace this product should it prove to be defective in workmanship or material under normal.
An important point after buying a device Orion HCCA-D600 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Orion HCCA-D600 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Orion HCCA-D600 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Orion HCCA-D600 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Orion HCCA-D600 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Orion HCCA-D600, 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 HCCA-D600.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Orion HCCA-D600. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Orion HCCA-D600 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
