9©2004 Directed Electronics, Inc.When using Orion loudspeakers, minor deviations from the recommended frequencyranges can provide superior results dep

10©2004 Directed Electronics, Inc.Infinite Baffle Example High-Pass Set at 30HzBy removing low frequency signal that the woofer cannot produce, the wo

11©2004 Directed Electronics, Inc.Sealed Example High-Pass Set at 20HzThis sealed example is the same 12-inch woofer in the recommended sealed enclosu

12©2004 Directed Electronics, Inc.Remote Gain OperationThe remote gain port provides easy remote access to the internal gain structure of the HCCApowe

13©2004 Directed Electronics, Inc.Speaker ConnectionsThe Orion 300D, 600D, 1200D, and 2500D amplifiers offer two positive and two negativeoutput termi

14©2004 Directed Electronics, Inc.AMPLIFIER INSTALLATIONChoosing Mounting LocationsThe location of your amplifier will depend on several important iss

15©2004 Directed Electronics, Inc.Power for systems with a single amplifier can be supplied by most automotive electrical sys-tems. Systems with multi

16©2004 Directed Electronics, Inc.amplifier is twisted or bent.Step 6 Turn the vehicle's key switch to the off position.Step 7 Disconnect the veh

17©2004 Directed Electronics, Inc.Adjusting the Sound of the SystemOnce you have checked the system's operation, adjust the sound of the system.

18©2004 Directed Electronics, Inc.Troubleshooting TipsSymptom Probable Cause Action To TakeNo output Low or no remote turn-on Check remote turn-on vo

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Symptom Probable Cause Action To TakeDistorted output Internal crossover not set Readjust crossovers. Refer to theproperly for speakers Internal Cro

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WarrantyLIMITED TWO YEAR CONSUMER WARRANTY:Directed Electronics, Inc. promises to the original purchaser, to replace this product should it proveto be

INTRODUCTIONThank you for your purchase of Orion's 300D, 600D, 1200D, or 2500D power amplifier. EachOrion amplifier is designed to be the leader

LIMITED TWO-YEAR CONSUMER WARRANTYDirected Electronics, Inc. promises to the original purchaser, to replace this product shouldit prove to be defectiv

END PANEL LAYOUTS1. Power LED - when lit indicates that the amplifier is on.2. Gain Control - continuously adjusts from 200mV to 5V for full power out

5©2004 Directed Electronics, Inc.12. Speaker Connections - accepts up to 12-gauge speaker wire.13. Remote Gain Jack - connects optional RGC-1 (remote

6©2004 Directed Electronics, Inc.CEA SPECIFICATIONS330000DDPower Output: 175 Watts RMS x 1 at 4 ohms and <1% THD+NSignal to Noise Ratio: -60 dBA (r

7©2004 Directed Electronics, Inc.SPECIFICATIONS1. Continuous 4W load 20Hz to 200Hz, < 0.05% THD, with input voltage at 13.8VDC. 2. Continuous 2W lo

8©2004 Directed Electronics, Inc.AMPLIFIER SETTINGSSignal Input and Output ConfigurationsThe input section of the amplifier consists of a phase switch