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Amplifier
MODEL
XTR5001
XTR10001
XTR15001
OWNER'S MANUAL
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Contents english . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Phase switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Français . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Line output Configurations (system expansion) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 español . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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IntRoDUCtIon WHAt’s In tHe BoX thank you for your purchase of orion’s XtR5001, XtR10001, or • (1) Amplifier XtR15001 power amplifier . each orion amplifier is designed to be the • (2) Allen wrenches (2mm & 3mm) leader in its class offering the most power, advanced features, and • (1) RGC2 Kit (Remote Gain Control with cable) extreme ease of use . In high-end sound systems or high sPL systems, • (1) owner’s manual orion amplifiers will give you years of trouble-free performance . • (1) Windo
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12 B+ REM GND POWER 7 . Speakers - connect the speakers to these terminals . (refer to the enD PAneL LAYoUts Speaker Connection section of this manual) 8 . Master/Copy Switch - controls whether the amplifier is a slave XtR5001, XtR10001 and XtR15001 Figure 1 or master when connected in combined amplifier configurations . Figura 1 (Refer to the Amplifier Wiring section of this manual) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Abbildung 1 9 . Low-Pass Frequency (LPF) Control - adjusts the frequency (30Hz–250Hz) of the cr
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1. +BAT - connect this terminal through a FUse or CIRCUIt BReAKeR CeA sPeCIFICAtIons to the positive terminal of the vehicle battery or the positive ter- minal of an isolated audio system battery . XtR5001 WARNING: Always protect this power wire by installing a fuse or Power output: 150 Watts RMs x 1 at 4 ohms and circuit breaker of the appropriate size within 12 inches of the battery terminal connection . < 1% tHD+n signal to noise Ratio: >70 dBA (reference 1 Watt into 4 ohms) 2 . REM - th
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sPeCIFICAtIons Amplifier section XtR5001 XtR10001 XtR15001 Amplifier section XtR5001 XtR10001 XtR15001 Power output 4Ω 150 x 1 300 x 1 400 x 1 Protection thermal, DC offset, short protection, under- (Watts) * voltage Power output 2Ω 300 x 1 600 x 1 800 x 1 terminal Wire Gauge Power 4 AWG Power 4 AWG Power 4 AWG (Watts) ** Remote Remote Remote 12 AWG 12 AWG 12 AWG Power output 1Ω 600 x 1 1200 x 1 1600 x 1 Ground 4 AWG Ground 4 AWG Ground 4 AWG (Watts) speaker 12 speaker 12 speaker
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Adjusting Bass Boost AMPLIFIeR settInGs Bass Boost maximizes the performance of a subwoofer and allows for continuous adjustment of low frequency boost on the rear channels . Signal Input and Output Configurations Bass Boost can be adjusted from 0dB to 18dB of boost centered at the input section of the amplifier consists of a phase switch that sets 45Hz . Initially the Q is very low (wide) . As Boost is added, the Q rises the output configuration, subsonic switch, gain controls, low pass (
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Sealed Example High-Pass Set at 20Hz this sealed example is the same 12-inch woofer in the recommended sealed enclosure . Up to 6 dB of boost is capable if 20 Hz was used . With +6dB of boost, the woofer has more output down to 15 Hz . Figure 3 Figure 5 Figura 3 Figura 5 Abbildung 3 Abbildung 5 Figure 4 Figure 6 Figura 4 Figura 6 Abbildung 4 Abbildung 6 NOTE: the first graph is the response; the second graph is the driver excursion . these designations apply to the following graphs as
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Sealed Example High-Pass Set at 30Hz Phase Switches In this example, the frequency has been increased to 30 Hz . Up to • 0° - leaves output unaffected . the output signal is in phase with 6 dB of boost is capable at this frequency . With +6dB of boost, the the input signal . woofer has more output down to 23 Hz . the overall usable output is • 180° - inverts the output . the channel is 180° output of phase . increased . this configuration is useful for inverting the phase of subwoofers to
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Internal Crossover Configurations Remote Gain Operation the crossover section of the orion XtR5001, XtR10001, and XtR15001 NOTE: Do not use the Remote Gain control when you have an amplifiers is continuously variable and extremely flexible . In addition expanded system installed (see Line Output Configurations) .t he slave to the variable built-in low-pass filters, the high-pass crossover incor- amplifier(s) gain will not be controlled . porates the Bass Boost feature . this circuit is designe
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Speaker Connections AMPLIFIeR WIRInG the orion XtR5001, XtR10001, and XtR15001 amplifiers offer two positive and two negative output terminals for ease of connecting the Power Connections for the XTR5001, XTR10001 speakers to the amplifier .s ince these are mono amplifiers, the speaker and XTR15001 connectors are paralleled internally . each amplifier is stable to 1Ω . see • Power connections accept up to 4 AWG wire . following diagrams . • 4 AWG power and ground wire recommended for opti
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_ _ + + L CH R CH OUT COPY MASTER GAIN _ _ + + L CH R CH Bridging (strapping) Master Amplifier Slave Amplifier For bridging into a single speaker load, the orion XtR5001, XtR10001 PHASE PHASE and XtR15001 have the ability to be bridged with another amplifier of _ _ + + L CH R CH the same model . to do this you must utilize the MAsteR/CoPY switch 0° settings . For the MAsteR amplifier, set the switch setting to MAsteR . 180° this will route the signal through RCA to the other (slave) amplifie
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amplifier . For optimal results, mount the amplifier with as much clear- AMPLIFIeR InstALLAtIon ance as possible . this type of mounting will yield the best cooling due to the convection effect of the amplifier chassis . Choosing Mounting Locations General Precautions and Installation Tips the location of your amplifier will depend on several important issues . Due to the low profile size of the orion amplifiers, there are many WARNING! Be careful not to cut or drill into gas tanks, fuel line
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Power for systems with a single amplifier can be supplied by most auto- Tools of the Trade motive electrical systems .s ystems with multiple amplifiers may require Listed below are the majority of the tools required to perform an a higher capacity battery, alternator or the use of a storage capacitor . installation . Having the proper tools will make the installation that We strongly recommend the use of a Directed Audio essentials power much easier . some of these tools are necessities; so
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remove the fuse from the fuse holder at this time . Step By Step Installation 10 . Connect the RCA and speaker wires to the amplifier . Check NOTE: Connect all input, power and speaker connections to amplifier the quality of your speakers and signal connections . this will before mounting the amplifier in its final location . determine the ultimate performance of your orion amplifier . 1 . Determine the location for the amplifier . Refer to the Choosing Refer to the Signal Input and Output
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correct from the amplifier . When using active crossovers on mid- set UP AnD tRoUBLesHootInG range and tweeters, do not use crossover frequencies lower than recommended . If the system is not configured properly, refer to the Internal Crossover Configuration section of this manual and Testing the System take corrective action . After you have completed the installation, you need to test the 7 . If the output is clear and undistorted, continue to the Adjusting system . this will help ensure
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slight distortion and turn the level control back slightly for an Amplifier Visual Troubleshooting undistorted output . Depending on your system, the midrange and Your new XtR amplifier has three indicator lights (LeD’s) mounted on tweeter output may be on the same output channels . the top plate of the amplifier as seen in the next figure . these lights 6 . turn up the level control corresponding to the tweeter output are very useful in trouble shooting possible amplifier problems and unt
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• Reverse Polarity: Any instance when the battery polarity or wires Amplifier Top Plate from the battery to the amplifier are reversed . Thermal LED: this LeD lights up red if the amplifier overheats . An Power Thermal amplifier can thermal many different ways and below is a description of reasons the amplifier could engage the thermal Circuit . • speaker loads lower than the amplifiers minimum impedance load will cause the amplifier to draw more current and may Protection result in overh
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Troubleshooting Tips Symptom Probable Cause Action To Take no output Low or no remote turn-on Check remote turn-on voltage at voltage amplifier and repair as needed . Fuse blown Check power wire's integrity and check for speaker shorts . Fix as needed and replace fuse . Power wires not connected Check power wire and ground connections and repair or replace as needed . Audio input not connected . Check RCA connections and repair or replace as needed . speaker wires not connected Check speaker wi
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Symptom Probable Cause Action To Take speaker not connected to amplifier properly . Check speaker wires and repair or replace as needed . Refer to the Speaker Connections section of this manual for detailed instructions Internal crossover not set properly for speakers Readjust crossovers . Refer to the Internal Crossover Configuration section of this manual for detailed instructions . speakers are blown Check system with known working speakers and fix or replace as needed . Poor bass response
