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XTREME 300, 400, 800 & 1200
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 POWER CONNECTIONS 20 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 24 INPUT SECTION 32 INTERNAL CROSSOVER SECTION 34 INTELLI Q 38 AUXILIARY OUTPUT SECTION 42 REMOTE GAIN SECTION 43 INSTALLATION TIPS 44 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS 50 AUTOSOUND 2000 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS 52 page 2
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INTRODUCTION Thank you for your purchase of ORION’s XTREME power amplifier. Each XTREME 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, the XTREME amplifiers will give you years of trouble-free performance. XTREME 300- 75 watt per channel 2 channel amplifier with built-in fully variable high-pass, low-pass or bandpass cross- over with INTELLLi Q. Equipped with remote gain cap
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL This manual is designed to answer your questions about this product. In the event you have questions not covered in this manual, please refer questions to your local Authorized ORION Dealer. Additionally, you can call ORION’s Technical Support Hotline at 1- 800 315-2052 or (480) 705-5600 for assistance. PRACTICE SAFE SOUND Continuous exposure to sound pressure levels over 100 dB may cause permanent hearing loss. High powered automotive sound systems can generate sound pressure
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WHAT’S IN THE BOX QTY DESCRIPTION 1 XTREME power amplifier 2 2 conductor 4 gauge power connector 1 5 conductor 12 gauge speaker connector 4 #8 Phillips Pan Head Screws 1 XTREME Reference 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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For all warranty and non-warranty service issues, please refer to your nearest Authorized ORION Dealer for assistance. If you require additional information or assistance regarding service repair issues, please call 1-800-350-9726 or (480) 705-5600. Exclusion 1. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed of implied 2. In no event will ORION be liable for any consequential damages resulting from the use of this product or any defect of this product. This Warranty gives you specif
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SPECIFICATIONS AMPLIFIER SECTION XTREME 300 XTREME 400 XTREME 800 XTREME 1200 Power output 4 Ω Stereo (watts) 75 watts 100 watts 200 watts 300 watts 1 Power output 2 Ω Stereo (watts) 150 watts 200 watts 400 watts 600 watts 1 Power output 4 Ω Mono (watts) 300 watts 400 watts 800 watts 1200 watts Distortion all channels driven (from 20Hz to 20kHz) <0.1% THD <0.1% THD <0.1% THD <0.1% THD Frequency Response 20Hz to 20 kHz ±0.25 dB 20Hz to 20 kHz ±0.25 dB 20Hz to 20 kHz ±0.25 dB 20Hz to 20 kHz ±0.25
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input impedance 47kΩ 47kΩ 47kΩ 47kΩ fuse type (2) 15 AMP ATC (2) 20 AMP ATC (2) 30 AMP ATC (6) 30 AMP ATC CROSSOVER SECTION 4 low-pass crossover Continuously Continuously Continuously Continuously variable variable variable variable low-pass frequency range 45Hz to 5kHz 45Hz to 5kHz 45Hz to 5kHz 45Hz to 5kHz high-pass crossover Continuously Continuously Continuously Continuously variable variable variable variable high-pass frequency range 10Hz to 1kHz, 10Hz to 1kHz, 10Hz to 1kHz, 10Hz to 1kHz
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TECHNICAL DESIGN FEATURES page 10
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AMPLIFIER CALL OUTS 1. Power LED-when lit indicates that the amplifier is on. 2. Output Configuration Switches-determine the output configuration of the amplifier 3. Independent Gain Controls-continuously adjust from 200mV to 5Vrms for full power output 4. RCA inputs-accepts RCA input from a source unit, preamplifier or equalizer 5. AUX RCA outputs-provides easy connection to additional amplifiers. 6. AUX RCA output control-determines the audio signal out the AUX RCAs 7. Low-pass Frequency Contr
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SYSTEM PLANNING The easiest way to maximize the performance for your ORION XTREME amplifier is to properly plan your system. 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 installation. If you wish to venture on with
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SYSTEM 2 adds an additional amplifier to drive the subwoofers. A RGC-1 (Remote Gain Control) has been added to the subwoofer ampli- fier for dash mounted subwoofer level control. AMPLIFIER 1 Output is configured for high-pass operation. Left Phase switch set to 0° Right Phase switch set to 0° Gain controls can be set together or independently of each other AMPLIFIER 2 Output is configured for band-pass operation. The high-pass crossover is used as a sub sonic filter with INTELLi Q.
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SYSTEM 3 page 14
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SYSTEM 3 adds an additional amplifier and another set of satellites to SYSTEM 2 for a front rear fade system. AMPLIFIER 1 & 2 AMPLIFIER 3 Output is configured for high-pass operation. Output is configured for band-pass operation. Left Phase switch set to 0° The high-pass crossover is used as a subsonic filter with INTELLi Q. Right Phase switch set to 0° RCA inputs are connected to both left and right channels Gain controls can be set together or Left Phase switch set to 0° indepe
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SYSTEM 4 SYSTEM 4 adds an amplifier to system 4 to the front satellites for more power and control. AMPLIFIER 1 & 3 Output is configured for high-pass operation. Left Phase switch set to 0° Right Phase switch set to 0° Gain controls can be set together or independently of each other page 16
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AMPLIFIER 2 AMPLIFIER 4 Output is configured for bandpass operation. Output is configured for band-pass operation. Left Phase switch set to 0° The high-pass crossover is used as a subsonic filter with INTELLi Q. Right Phase switch set to 0° RCA inputs are connected to both left and right channels Gain controls can be set together or independently Left Phase switch set to 0° of each other Right Phase switch set to 180° Gain controls must be set identically for both left and ri
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SYSTEM 5 page 18
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SYSTEM 5 has one amplifier driving front satellites, one amplifier running as a Master Amplifier and addi- tional amplifiers running as Slave amplifiers to the master. The subwoofer amplifiers are configured in a Master/ Slave configuration for absolute crossover and level matching. AMPLIFIER 1 AMPLIFIER 2 AMPLIFIER 3, 4 & 5 Output is configured for Output is configured for Output is configured for full high-pass operation. band-pass operation. range operation. Left Phase switch set to 0
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POWER CONNECTIONS Amplifier Fuse Size XTREME-300 (2) 15 AMP XTREME 400 (2) 20 AMP XTREME 800 (2) 30 AMP XTREME 1200 (6) 30 AMP page 20
