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XTREME 600.4
OWNER’S MANUAL
HIGH PERFORMANCE CAR AUDIO
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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 3 WARRANTY 6 SPECIFICATIONS 8 TECHNICAL DESIGN FEATURES 10 SYSTEM PLANNING 12 INSTALLATION 18 POWER CONNECTIONS 19 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 20 OUTPUT CONFIGURATIONS 24 4-CHANNEL INPUT CONFIGURATIONS 24 RCA INPUT / CH 1 & 2 XVR 25 INTERNAL CROSSOVER CONFIGURATION 25 INTELLI Q 28 REMOTE GAIN 31 SIGNAL INPUT AND OUTPUT LEVEL CONTROLS 31 CHOOSING MOUNTING LOCATIONS 32 STEP BY STEP INSTALLATION 33 TESTING THE SYSTEM 35 ADJUSTING THE SOUND OF THE SYSTEM 36 TROUBLESHOOTING TIP
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INTRODUCTION Thank you for your purchase of ORION’s XTREME amplifier. Each ORION amplifier is designed to be the leader in its class offering the most power, advanced features and ease of use. The ORION XTREME amplifiers are designed as the best car audio amplifier money can buy. Listed below are the features of the new ORION XTREME amplifiers. • XTREME 600.4 – 75 watts per channel, 4-channel amplifier with fully variable low-pass crossovers from 45Hz to 5khz. The high-pass crossover is continu
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL This manual is divided into different sections for different needs. Whether you are the owner, salesperson or installer, we have devoted sections of this manual to answer your questions. If you just purchased this amplifier and have yet to decide on a system configuration, refer to the System Planning section of this manual for awesome system ideas. We, at ORION, strive to give you the latest up to date information about our products. What we cannot give you is personal install
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WHAT’S IN THE BOX (1) XTREME amplifier (1) 4 gauge power and ground connector (1) 12 gauge speaker and remote connector (4) #8 self-tapping black Phillips pan head screws (1) XTREME installation and operation manual page 5
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WARRANTY ORION Industries Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms: Parts and Labor are warranted for a period of 3 years IF: a. The product is purchased from an Authorized ORION Dealer b. The product is installed by an Authorized ORION Dealer Parts and Labor are warranted for a period of 1 year IF: a. The product is purchased from an Authorized ORION Dealer b. The product is NOT installed by an Authorized ORION Dealer Parts and Lab
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This warranty is in effect for the original purchaser only. ORION will pay for labor and material expense for covered items. ORION does not cover removal or installation charges, payment of shipping charges to ORION, payment of OUT-OF-WARRANTY shipping charges, or damage to other property caused by any defects in this product. For IN-WARRANTY service, you must include a copy of the original, dated sales receipt, including serial number, from an Authorized ORION Dealer. Please also provide your n
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SPECIFICATIONS Amplifier Section XTREME 600.4 Front Channels XTREME 600.4 Rear Channels 1 75 x 2 75 x 2 Power output 4 Ω stereo (watts) 75 x 2, 300 x 1 75 x 2, 300 x 1 2 Power output 2 Ω stereo (watts) 150 x 2 150 x 4 1 Power output 4 Ω mono (watts) 300 x 1 300 x 2 Distortion all channels driven <0.1% THD <0.1% THD (from 20Hz to 20kHz) Frequency Response 20Hz to 20kHz ±0.25dB 20Hz to 20kHz ±0.25dB Linear Bandwidth 6Hz to 50kHz ±3dB 6Hz to 50kHz ±3dB Signal-to-noise ratio full bandwidth >100dB >1
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3 Crossover Section XTREME 600.4 Front Channels XTREME 600.4 Rear Channels Low-Pass Crossover Continuously variable Continuously variable Low-Pass Frequency Range 45Hz to 5kHz 45Hz to 5kHz High-Pass Crossover Continuously variable Continuously variable High-Pass Frequency Range 10Hz to 10kHz 45Hz to 5kHz High-Pass INTELLiQ Range 0dB to 10dB of Boost n/a General Dimensions 18”L x 10.25”W x 2.25”H 18”L x 10.25”W x 2.25”H (457mm x 260mm x 57mm) (457mm x 260mm x 57mm) 1 All channels driven, continuo
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TECHNICAL DESIGN FEATURES XTREME 600.4 Complementary Matched PRS Power supply Bipolar Outputs MOSFET switches Rear Crossover 12 Gauge Rear Gain Speaker and Remote 2 CH / 4CH Switch PRS Power Supply RCA Input Remote Gain Front Gain ATC Fuse Front HP Crossover Power Supply INTELLiQ Controller Front LP 4 Gauge Power Crossover & Ground Rectifier Diodes page 10
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TECHNICAL DESIGN FEATURES 1. Power LED - lights up when the amplifier is on 2. Low-pass crossover frequency control-adjusts the front channel 10 1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 11 12 13 14 low-pass crossover frequency 3. Low-pass crossover switch-activates the front channel low-pass crossover 4. INTELLiQ gain-adjusts the level of INTELLiQ from 0dB to 10dB of boost. 5. High-pass crossover “x10” switch-changes the high-pass crossover frequency range 6. High-pass crossover frequency control-adjusts the front chan
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– – + + – + – – + + + – SYSTEM PLANNING SYSTEM 1 The easiest way to maximize the performance for your ORION XTREME amplifier is to properly plan your sys- tem. By planning your system, you can avoid situation where the performance of the reliability of your system is compromised. Your Authorized ORION dealer has been trained by ORION Industries on how to maximize your system’s sonic potential. Authorized ORION dealers are a valuable resource in helping you with your system de- sign and installat
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+ – + – – – – – + + + + – + – – – – + + + + + – + – + – SYSTEM PLANNING SYSTEM 2 System 2 is a two-way front / rear boomer system. Amplifier 1 powers RGC-1 front and rear separates. Amplifier 2 powers four 4 ohm subwoofers. This sys- tem also has a RGC-1 for dashboard con- trol of the bass level. Amplifier 1 • Lowest recommended impedance is 2 ohms stereo • Front and rear channels configured for stereo operation • Front and rear channels set for high- pass operation • 2ch / 4ch input selecto
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SYSTEM PLANNING SYSTEM 3 System 3 is a three-way tri-amplified system. Amplifier 1 is bi-amplified for the front separates. Amplifier 2 is configured for two-way operation. The front channels are configured for two 4-ohm subwoofers. The rear channels are configured for rear satellites. The RGC-1 controls the subwoofer level from the dashboard of the vehicle. Amplifier 1 • Lowest recommended impedance is 2 ohms stereo operation • Front channels are configured for stereo operation • Front chan
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SYSTEM PLANNING SYSTEM 4 System 4 is a four-way quad-amplified system. Amplifier 1 is bi-amplified for the front separates. Amplifier 2 is configured for two-way operation. The front channels are configured for two 4-ohm midbass drivers. The rear channels are configured two 4 ohm subwoofers. The RGC-1 controls the subwoofer level from the dashboard of the vehicle. Amplifier 1 Lowest recommended impedance is 2 ohms stereo operation Front channels are configured for stereo operation Front cha
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INSTALLATION The installation of all ORION components will determine the overall performance result. Improper installation will not only limit the performance of your ORION system but also potentially compromise the reliability of this amplifier. To ensure proper sonic results and component reliability, please refer to your Authorized ORION dealer for installation assistance or advice. If you decide to perform the installation yourself, read the entire installation section of this manual before
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POWER CONNECTIONS • Minimum 8 gauge power and ground cable is recommended for acceptable performance • 4 gauge power and ground cable is recommended for optimal performance • Fuse power wire less than 18” from battery • 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 TUNING NOTE: The addition of a ground wire from the battery to the chassis of the vehicle improves the ability of
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– – + + – + – – + + + – + – SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 4-CHANNEL STEREO CONFIGURATION • Front and rear channel lowest recommended impedance is 2 ohm stereo • Crossover, output and gain configurations are independently adjustable between the front and rear channels • 2-channel or 4-channel input can be used for this configuration. For source unit fading, use the 4-channel input mode • Front outputs can be configured for high- pass, low-pass or bandpass operation. • Front channels equipped with INTELLiQ
