User manual DEI ORION 8002

[. . . ] . 19 ©2004 Directed Electronics, Inc. 1 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. 8002 - 200 Watt per channel two-channel high current amplifier with built-in fully variable high-pass, low-pass, or band-pass crossover with INTELLLi Q. Equipped with remote gain capability, the 8002 is capable of three, two, or one channel operation with a maximum power capability of 800 Watts into 4W mono. The installation of all Orion components will determine the overall performance result. [. . . ] Always mount the amplifier in a place that protects the amplifier from the elements. NOTE: Mounting amplifiers upside down is not recommended and may cause premature thermal shutdown. Amplifiers are not designed to endure the harsh environment of the exterior elements. WARNING! Passenger Compartment If you are going to mount the amplifier in the passenger compartment, make sure you have adequate room for ventilation. The amplifiers have been designed to make under-seat mounting possible. When mounting your amplifier under a seat or similar area, keep a minimum of 1" of clearance around the amplifier for adequate cooling. Trunk Compartment Mounting your amplifier in the trunk provides excellent performance as long as you do not restrict the airflow around the heatsink of the amplifier. For optimal results, mount the amplifier with as much clearance as possible. This type of mounting will yield the best cooling due to the convection effect of the amplifier chassis. General Precautions and Installation Tips WARNING!Be careful not to cut or drill into gas tanks, fuel lines, brake lines, hydraulic lines, vacuum lines, or electrical wiring when working on your vehicle. Disconnect the vehicle's ground wire at the battery before making or breaking connections to the audio system's power supply terminals. Failing to securely mount the amplifier can result in damage or injury, particularly in the event of an accident. An unmounted amplifier becomes a dangerous projectile in the event of a crash. Route the wires where they will not be scraped, pinched or damaged in any fashion. The +12V power supply wire must be fused as close as possible to the battery terminal, ideally within 18". Use the recommended fuse size or circuit breaker listed in the Power Connections section of this manual. If you need to replace the fuse plugged into the side of the amplifier, replace the fuse with the same size ATC / MAXI type fuse that came with the amplifier. If you are not sure as to the correct value, refer to the Power Connections section of this manual for details. Using a higher current fuse may result in damage to the amplifier that is not covered under warranty. NOTE: Make sure all the equipment in the system is turned off when making or breaking connections to the input RCA's or speaker terminals. Turn on the system and slowly turn up the volume control only after double checking all wire connections. ©2004 Directed Electronics, Inc. 13 Power for systems with a single amplifier can be supplied by most automotive electrical systems. 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. 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. [. . . ] Refer to the Adjusting the Sound of the System section of this manual for detailed instructions. Check speaker impedance load, if below 1W, rewire the speakers to achieve higher impedance. Refer to the Speaker Connections section of this guide for detailed instructions. ©2004 Directed Electronics, Inc. 17 Symptom Distorted output Probable Cause Action To Take Internal crossover not set properly for speakers Readjust crossovers. Refer to the Internal Crossover Configuration section of this guide for detailed instructions. [. . . ]