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CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 What’s In The Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Practice Safe Sound™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Limited Two-Year Consumer Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Record Your Serial Num
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INTRODUCTION Thank you for your purchase of Orion's 4004 amplifier. Each Orion amplifier is designed to be the leader in its class offering the most power, advanced features, and ease of use. Orion amplifiers are designed as the best affordable high end car audio amplifier money can buy. Listed below are the features of the new Orion 4004. ● 4004 - 50 Watts per channel, four-channel amplifier with dual built-in high-pass and low-pass 12dB/octave crossover centered at 100Hz and INTELLi Bass. The
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LIMITED TWO-YEAR CONSUMER WARRANTY Directed Electronics, Inc. promises to the original purchaser, to replace this product should it prove to be defective in workmanship or material under normal use, for a period of two years from the date of purchase by the dealer as indicated by the date code marking of the product PROVIDED the product was installed by an authorized Directed dealer. During this two year period, there will be no charge for this replacement PROVIDED the unit is returned to Direct
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SPECIFICATIONS Amplifier Section 1 Power Output 4W Stereo (Watts) 50 x 4 2 Power Output 2W Stereo (Watts) 100 x 4 3 Power Output 4W Mono (Watts) 200 x 2 Distortion - all channels driven < 0.1% THD+N at rated power (20Hz to 20kHz) Frequency Response 20Hz to 20kHZ ±0.25dB Linear Bandwidth 10Hz to 50kHz ±3dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio at Rated Power > 100dB Damping Factor > 200 Slew Rate > 20V per msec RCA Input Sensitivity 200mV to 5V High Level Input Sensitivity 1V to 10V Input Impedance 10kW Fuse Typ
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AMPLIFIER CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 2 1 34 5 6 7 8 13 12 11 10 9 14 17 16 15 1. Power LED - when lit indicates that the amplifier is on. 2. Front Gain Control - continuously adjusts from 200mV to 5V for full power output. 3. Front High-Level Input Connector - accepts input from head unit's speaker output. 4. Front RCA Inputs - accepts RCA input from a source unit, preamplifier, or equalizer. 5. Rear RCA Inputs - accepts RCA input from a source unit, preamplifier, or equalizer. 6. Rear High-Level
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15. Power Connections - accepts greater than eight-gauge power and ground cables. 16. 2 x 30A ATC Fuses - protect the amplifier from over current situations. 17. Speaker Connections - accepts up to 12-gauge speaker wire. AMPLIFIER SETTINGS Four-Channel Amplifier Input Configuration The 4CH / 2 CH switch routes input from the front inputs to the rear section of the amplifi- er. This allows the Orion 4004 channel amplifier to utilize a single set of RCA's or high-level inputs to feed signal to bot
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the System sections for detailed instructions on setting up the level controls. INTELLi Bass Control INTELLi Bass on the rear channels maximizes the performance of a subwoofer and allows for continuous adjustment of low frequency boost on the rear channels. INTELLi Bass can be adjusted from 0dB to 16dB of boost centered at 45Hz. Initially the Q is very low (wide). As INTELLi Bass is added, the Q rises (narrows). This allows the Orion 4004 to overcome acoustic deficiencies in your vehicle. The ty
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Speaker Connections Four Channel Stereo Configuration ● Front and rear channel 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 used for this configuration. For source unit fading, use the four-channel input mode. ● Front and rear outputs can be configured for high-pass, low-pass, or full range operation. Three Channel Stereo/Bridged Configurat
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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. 9 ©2004 Directed Electronics, Inc.
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Two Channel Bridged Configuration ● Front and rear channels are configured for bridged two-channel operation ● Lowest recommended impedance for both front and rear channels is 4W ● Crossover and gain configurations are independently adjustable between the front and rear channels ● Two-channel operation is recommended for this operational mode. ● Front and rear outputs can be configured for high-pass, low-pass, or full range operation. ● Front and rear outputs can be configured for stereo (right
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AMPLIFIER INSTALLATION Choosing Mounting Locations The location of your amplifier will depend on several important issues. Due to the low pro- file size of the Orion 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. In addition, mount the amplifier on a stable, flat surface. NOTE: Mounting amplifiers upside down is not recommended and may cause premat
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Power for systems with a single amplifier can be supplied by most automotive electrical sys- tems. Systems with multiple amplifiers may require a higher capacity battery, alternator or the use of a storage capacitor. We strongly recommend the use of a Directed Audio Essentials power capacitor with an extra battery in larger stereo systems. Orion amplifiers generate a certain amount of heat as part of normal operation. Be sure the area around the amplifier is unobstructed to allow adequate air ci
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Step 6 Turn the vehicle's key switch to the off position. Step 7 Disconnect the vehicle's battery ground terminal. Step 8 Connect the RCA and speaker wires to the amplifier. Check the quality of your speakers and signal connections. This will determine the ultimate per- formance of your Orion amplifier. Refer to the Signal Input and Output Level Controls and Speaker Connections sections of this manual for correct wiring instructions. Step 9 Connect power wires to the amplifier. At this time do
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Adjusting the Sound of the System Once you have checked the system's operation, adjust the sound of the system. Adjusting the sound of the system is accomplished by setting the level controls and adjusting the internal crossovers. Step 1 Turn the signal source volume control all the way down. Set any tone con- trols to their flat or defeated positions. This includes the loudness control. Step 2 Turn the level controls of the amplifier to their minimum positions. Step 3 Choose music with high dyn
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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 Check speaker wires and re
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Symptom Probable Cause Action To Take Distorted output Internal crossover not set Readjust crossovers. Refer to the properly for speakers Internal Crossover Configuration section of this guide for detailed instructions. Speakers are blown Check system with known work ing speakers and fix or replace as needed. Poor bass response Speakers wired with wrong Check speaker polarity and fix polarity causing cancellation as needed. at low frequencies Crossover set incorrectly Reset crossovers. Refer
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Warranty LIMITED TWO YEAR CONSUMER WARRANTY: Directed Electronics, Inc. promises to the original purchaser, to replace this product should it prove to be defective in workmanship or material under normal use, for a period of two years from the date of purchase by the dealer as indicated by the date code marking of the product PROVIDED the product was installed by an authorized Directed dealer. During this two year period, there will be no charge for this replacement PROVIDED the unit is returned
