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HP-2300
HP-2300
HP-2400
HP-2400
HP-2600
HP-2600
HP-4600
HP-4600
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CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 What’s in the Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Practice Safe Sound™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Record Your Serial Number and Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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INTRODUCTION Thank you for your purchase of Orion's amplifier. Each Orion amplifier is designed to be the leader in its class offering ease of use, advanced features, and the most power. Orion ampli- fiers are designed as the best affordable high end car audio amplifier money can buy. Listed below are the features of these new Orion amplifiers. ● HP-2300 - 50 Watts per channel, two-channel amplifier with dual built-in high- pass and low-pass 12dB/octave crossover centered at 100Hz and Intelli-Ba
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RECORD YOUR SERIAL NUMBER AND DATE To ensure your warranty (see back cover), please record the following information regard- ing your new amplifier. Model: __________________________________________________ Serial Number: __________________________________________________ Date of Purchase: __________________________________________________ Purchased from: __________________________________________________ END PANEL LAYOUTS HP-2300, HP-2400, HP-2600 Controls 12 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 POWER HI INPUT INPU
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HP-2300, HP-2400, HP-2600 Connections 12 34 5 SPEAKER BRIDGE FUSE +BAT REM GND L CH+ L CH - R CH+ R CH- 1. ATC Fuse - ATC fuses protect the amplifier against internal electrical damage and is meant to protect the amplifier only. All other power connections should be fused at the source. The HP-2300 has (1) 20-amp, the HP-2400 has (1) 30-amp, the HP-2600 has (2) 20-amp fuses. 2. +BAT - connect this terminal through a FUSE or CIRCUIT BREAKER to the positive terminal of the vehicle battery or the p
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2. RCA Input Channels 1 through 4 - accepts RCA input from a head unit, pream- plifier, or equalizer. These inputs are configured by the Input Mode switch posi- tion (refer to item 11 below). 3. RCA Line Output - provides easy connection to additional amplifiers. 4. Gain Control - continuous adjustment for full power output. The upper control is for channels 1/2 and the lower control is for channels 3/4. 5. Intelli-Bass - continuously adjusts from 0 to 12dB of boost centered at 45Hz. 6. Remote B
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supply a remote turn on signal. DO NOT connect this terminal to constant (+) 12 volt. 4. GND - power return connection. Connect this terminal directly to the sheet metal chassis of the vehicle, using the shortest wire necessary to make this connection. Always use wire of the same gauge or larger than the (+) 12 volt power wire. The chassis connection point should be scraped free of paint and dirt. Use only quali- ty crimped and/or soldered connectors at both ends of this wire. DO NOT connect thi
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CEA SPECIFICATIONS H HP P- -2 23 30 00 0 Power Output: 50 Watts RMS x 2 at 4 ohms and < 1% THD+N Signal to Noise Ratio: -70 dBA (reference 1 Watt into 4 ohms) Additional Power Output: 75 Watts RMS x 2 at 2 ohm at 14.4 Supply<1% THD+N H HP P- -2 24 40 00 0 Power Output: 75 Watts RMS x 2 at 4 ohms and < 1% THD+N Signal to Noise Ratio: -75 dBA (reference 1 Watt into 4 ohms) Additional Power Output: 100 Watts RMS x 2 at 2 ohm at 14.4 Supply<1% THD+N H HP P- -2 26 60 00 0 Power Output: 100 Watts RMS
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SPECIFICATIONS Amplifier Section HP-2300 HP-2400 HP-2600 Power Output 4W 50 x 2 75 x 2 100 x 2 (Watts) 1 Power Output 2W 75 x 2 100 x 2 175 x 2 (Watts) 2 Power Output 4W 150 x 1 200 x 1 350 x 1 (Watts) Bridged Amplifier > 55% into 2W load > 55% into 2W load > 55% into 2W load Efficiency at max. power at max. power at max. power Externally yes yes yes Bridgeable Remote Bass yes (HP-RB1 yes (HP-RB1 yes (HP-RB1 Function optional) optional) optional) Distortion at < 1.0% THD+N < 1.0% THD+N < 1.0
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SPECIFICATIONS—CONTINUED Amplifier Section HP-4600 Power Output 4W 50 x 4 (Watts) 1 Power Output 2W 75 x 4 (Watts) 2 Power Output 4W 150 x 2 (Watts) Bridged Amplifier > 50% into 2W load Efficiency at max. power Externally yes Bridgeable Remote Bass yes (HP-RB1 Function optional) Distortion at < 1.0% THD+N Rated Power Frequency 20Hz to 20kHz Response ±0.25dB 10Hz to 50kHz Linear Bandwidth ±3dB Damping Factor > 300 Input Sensitivity 250mV to 5V rms Supply Voltage 9 to 18V Range thermal, DC
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AMPLIFIER SETTINGS Signal Input and Output Configurations Depending on your model, the input section of the amplifier consists of gain controls, high pass and low pass crossovers controls, Intelli-Bass control and RCA inputs and outputs. The input section makes it easy to adapt this amplifier to most system configurations. Input Gain These Orion amplifiers have level adjustments to allow for easy integration with any source unit. The input sensitivity can be adjusted from 150mV to 5V. Refer to T
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High-Pass Crossover When the switch is to the left (FULL position), the high-pass crossover is bypassed. When the switch is in the middle (HIGH position), the high-pass crossover is active. The high-pass crossover is continuously variable from 50Hz to 500Hz. Input Gain The Orion amplifiers have gain adjustments with an input sensitivity range from 200mV up to 5V on the RCA inputs and 1V to 10 on the high-level inputs. This allows easy integration from any source unit either with RCA outputs or s
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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. The left graph displays the frequency response of a 12-inch woofer in an infinite baffle application without the high-pass filter, with the filter and with the filter and the INTELLi Q set to +3dB. As you can see, with +3dB of boost and the high pass filter set to 30Hz, the woofer has more o
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Sealed Example High-Pass Set at 30Hz In this example, the frequency has been increased to 30 Hz. Up to 6 dB of boost is capable at this frequency. With +6dB of boost, the woofer has more output down to 23 Hz. The overall usable output is increased. Vented Example High-Pass Set at 30Hz Vented enclosures benefit most from the Intelli-Q. Up to 10 dB of boost is capable at the box tuning frequency of 30 Hz. With +10dB of boost, the woofer has more output down to 22 Hz. The excursion below the tuning
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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. ● Orion HP-2400 Fuse Size: 1 x 30 AMP ATC. ● Orion HP-2600 Fuse Size: 2 x 20 AMP ATC. ● Orion HP-4600 Fuse Size: 2 x 20 AMP ATC. ● Power connections accept up to 4 AWG wire. ● 4 AWG power and ground wire recommended for optimal performance. ● Connect 12V+ to the battery through fu
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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 termi- nals for ease of connecting channel 1 and/or 2 outputs to the speakers. The amplifier is sta- ble to 2W. See diagrams below. ● Lowest recommended impedance is 2W stereo. ● Outputs can be configured for high-pass, low-pass, or full range operation. SPEAKER SPEAKER BRIDGE BRIDGE 1CH 1CH 2CH 2CH + - + - 1CH 1CH 2CH 2CH + - +
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Three Channel (Channel 1, Channel 2, Bridged) ● Channels 1 and 2 are configured for two-channel stereo operation. ● Front channel lowest recommended impedance is 2W stereo. ● The third output is configured for a single channel bridged output. ● The bridged outputs lowest recommended impedance is 4W. ● Outputs are configured for high-pass, low-pass, or full range operation. SPEAKER BRIDGE 1CH 1CH 2CH 2CH + - + - © 2005 Directed Electronics, all rights reserved 16
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Speaker Connections HP-4600 The Orion HP-4600 amplifier offer four positive and four negative output terminals for ease of connecting channel 1, 2, 3, and 4 outputs to the speakers. The amplifier is stable to 2W. See diagrams below. Four Channel Stereo Configuration ● Channel 1/2 and channel 3/4 lowest recommended impedance is 2W stereo. ● Crossover mode, output, and gain configurations are independently adjustable between the front and rear channels. ● Two-channel or four-channel input can be u
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Three Channel Stereo/Bridged Configuration ● Channels 1/2 are configured for 2-channel stereo operation. ● Channel 1/2 lowest recommended impedance is 2W stereo. ● Channels 3/4 are configured for a single channel bridged output. ● Channel 3/4 lowest recommended impedance is 4W. ● Crossover mode, output, and gain configurations are independently adjustable between channels 1/2 and 3/4. ● Two-channel or four-channel input can be used for this configuration. For source unit fading, use the four-cha
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Tri-Mode Six Channel Configuration ● Lowest recommended impedance is 2W stereo and 4W bridged mono. ● Front and rear outputs must be set for full range operation. ● Passive crossovers must be used on all components and frequencies must not overlap. WARNING! Failure to observe these requirements may result in damage to the amplifier. SPEAKER SPEAKER BRIDGE BRIDGE 1CH 1CH 2CH 2CH 3CH 3CH 4CH 4CH + - + - + - + - 19 © 2005 Directed Electronics, all rights reserved
