User manual DEI ORION HP2300

[. . . ] Warranty 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 use, for a period of two years from the date of purchase by the dealer as indicated by the date code marking of the product PROVIDED the product was installed by an authorized Directed dealer. During this two year period, there will be no charge for this replacement PROVIDED the unit is returned to Directed, shipping pre-paid. If the unit is installed by anyone other than an authorized Directed dealer, the warranty period will be 1 year from date of purchase by the dealer as indicated by the date code marking of the product. During this 1 year period, there will be no charge for this replacement PROVIDED the unit is returned to Directed, shipping pre-paid. [. . . ] This allows easy integration from any source unit either with RCA outputs or speaker outputs. Refer to the Testing the System and the Adjusting the Sound of the System sections for detailed instructions on setting up the level controls. Adjusting Intelli-Bass Intelli-Bass on the rear channels maximizes the performance of a subwoofer and allows for continuous adjustment of low frequency boost on the rear channels. Intelli-Bass can be adjusted from 0dB to 18dB of boost centered at 45Hz. This allows the amplifier to overcome acoustic deficiencies in your vehicle. The type of enclosure used, the sub-woofer's excursion capability, personal preference, and attitude determine acceptable boost levels. Maximum boost can potentially cause woofer damage due to overexcursion. Boost Levels +6dB Enclosure Type 0dB Infinite Baffle Tune above Fs of woofer +3dB +10dB High X-Max Drivers--Tune above Fs of woofer Tune above Fs of woofer Not Not Recommended Recommended Sealed Tune above Fs of woofer High X-Max Drivers--Tune above Fs of woofer Tune to port frequency High X-Max Drivers--Tune above Fs of woofer Tune to port frequency Set crossover to Fs of woofer Not Recommended Vented Tune to port frequency Tune above Fs of woofer Tune to port frequency Tune above Fs of woofer High X-Max Drivers--Tune to port frequency Not Recommended Sealed Band-pass Vented Band-pass Tune to port frequency Set crossover to Fs of woofer Tune to port frequency Set crossover to Fs of woofer High X-Max Drivers--Tune to port frequency Not Recommended Aperiodic © 2006 Directed Electronics, all rights reserved 11 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 left graph displays the frequency response of a 12-inch woofer in an infinite baffle application without the high-pass filter. As you can see, with +3dB of boost and the high pass filter set to 30Hz, the woofer has more output down to 25Hz and less overall excursion when compared to the non-high-pass response. Maximum physical excursion capability of the woofer is 15mm. NOTE: The left graph is the response; the right graph is the driver excursion. These designations apply to the following graphs as well. Sealed Example High-Pass Set at 20Hz This sealed example is the same 12-inch woofer in the recommended sealed enclosure. With +6dB of boost, the woofer has more output down to 15 Hz. 12 © 2006 Directed Electronics, all rights reserved Sealed Example High-Pass Set at 30Hz In this example, the frequency has been increased to 30 Hz. The overall usable output is increased. Vented Example High-Pass Set at 30Hz Vented enclosures benefit most from the Intelli-Q. The excursion below the tuning frequency has been greatly reduced. Remote Bass Operation (optional) The remote bass port provides easy remote access to the internal gain structure of the HP power amplifier. The optional HP-RB1 plugs into the amplifier via the 1/8" mini jack plug. The HP-RB1 can be installed in the front of the vehicle near the driver's position to control the amplifier bass level. © 2006 Directed Electronics, all rights reserved 13 AMPLIFIER WIRING NOTE: Power and speaker connections to the amplifier should be made prior to final positioning and mounting of the amplifier in the vehicle. Power Connections Orion HP-2300 Fuse Size: 1 x 20 AMP ATC. Ground amplifier to a good chassis ground as close as possible to the amplifier. Add extra ground wire between the negative terminal of the battery and the chassis. The addition of a ground wire from the battery to the chassis of the vehicle improves the ability of the battery to supply power to the amplifier. This is recommended because the current delivery of the factory electrical system was designed only to accommodate electronics supplied by the auto manufacturer. NOTE: High Level Input Harness The high level harness is connected to the speaker terminals of the vehicle. Make sure that the polarity is observed in connection to the right and left channel speakers. Signal ground must be connected to a chassis ground. WHITE (+) Left Channel WHITE/BLACK (-) Left Channel BLACK (-) Signal Ground GRAY/BLACK (-) Right Channel GRAY (+) Right Channel 14 © 2006 Directed Electronics, all rights reserved Speaker Connections HP-2300, HP-2400, and HP-2600 One Channel/Two Channel Configuration The Orion HP-2300/2400/2600 amplifiers offer two positive and two negative output terminals for ease of connecting channel 1 and/or 2 outputs to the speakers. [. . . ] Turn up the level control corresponding to the tweeter output until you hear slight distortion and turn back the level control slightly for an undistorted output. Depending on your system the midrange and tweeter output may be on the same output channels. Refer to the Internal Crossover Configuration section of this manual for detailed instructions. Set levels between the front and rear midrange and tweeters for optimum front/rear balance. [. . . ]