User manual DEI ORION WCC 6004

[. . . ] . 22 © 2005 Directed Electronics--all rights reserved 1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for your purchase of a West Coast Customs by Orion power amplifier. Each WCC 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, WCC amplifiers will give you years of trouble-free performance. WCC-6002 - 600 Watt two-channel Class AB amplifier with built-in fully variable high-pass, low-pass, or band-pass crossover. The WCC-6002 is capable of one-channel bridged operation with a maximum power of 600 Watts into 2W. [. . . ] Attempting to apply these configurations will damage the amplifier and will not be covered under warranty. HIGH LEVEL HARNESSES NOTE!Do not connect the high level input connections to power, signal, or chassis ground as damage to the head-unit outputs may result. The high-level inputs are designed to work with either grounded or BTL speaker level outputs (found on most head units). Also, to preclude the use of the High Level Harness, a speaker level to RCA adapter is available (Directed p/n 55020) to convert any regular or high-powered speaker output to a preamp level, high impedance signal to drive the amplifier. NOTE! 6002, 5001, 8001 High Level Connections Wire Color WHITE/BLACK BLACK WHITE GRAY/BLACK GRAY © 2005 Directed Electronics--all rights reserved Input Connection - Left channel Ground + Left channel - Right channel + Right channel 15 6004 High Level Connections Wire Color WHITE WHITE/BLACK BLACK GREEN/BLACK GREEN GRAY GRAY/BLACK VIOLET/BLACK VIOLET Input Connection + Left Front channel - Left Front channel Ground - Right Rear channel + Right Rear channel + Right Front channel - Right Front channel - Left Rear channel + Left Rear channel AMPLIFIER INSTALLATION Choosing Mounting Locations The location of your amplifier will depend on several important issues. Due to the low profile size of the WCC amplifiers, there are many possible installation locations that will yield satisfactory amplifier performance. Always mount the amplifier in a place that protects the amplifier from the elements. 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. 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 NOTE!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 16 © 2005 Directed Electronics--all rights reserved 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 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. Make sure all the equipment in the system is turned off when making or breaking connections to the input RCAs or speaker terminals. [. . . ] Check speaker impedance load, if below 2W, rewire the speakers to achieve higher impedance. Refer to the Speaker Connections section of this guide for detailed instructions. 20 © 2005 Directed Electronics--all rights reserved 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. Check system with known work ing speakers and fix or replace as needed. Speakers are blown Poor bass response Speakers wired with wrong Check speaker polarity and fix polarity causing cancellation as needed. [. . . ]