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HCCA 225

, 250

& 275

OWNER'S MANUAL

HIGH PERFORMANCE CAR AUDIO

Summary of Contents for 250R & 275R

Page 1: ...HCCA 225R 250R 275R OWNER S MANUAL HIGH PERFORMANCE CAR AUDIO...

Page 2: ...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 INSTAL...

Page 3: ...LLLi Q Equipped with remote gain capability the HCCA 250R is capable of 3 2 or 1 channel op eration with a maximum power capability of 800 watts into 1 mono HCCA 275R 75 watt per channel 2 channel hig...

Page 4: ...line 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 system...

Page 5: ...WHAT S IN THE BOX QTY DESCRIPTION 1 HCCA power amplifier 2 2 conductor 4 gauge power connector 1 5 conductor 12 gauge speaker connector 4 8 Phillips Pan Head Screws 1 HCCA Reference Manual page 5...

Page 6: ...an the USA each distributor warrants the ORION product it sells The Following conditions and situations are NOT covered by this warranty Any product on which the serial number has been defaced modifie...

Page 7: ...pair 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 damage...

Page 8: ...ono watts 1 200watts 400watts 600watts Power output 1 Mono watts 1 400watts 800watts 1200watts Distortion all channels driven from 20Hz to 20kHz 0 1 THD 0 1 THD 0 1 THD Frequency Response 20Hz to 20 k...

Page 9: ...range 45Hz to 5kHz 45Hz to 5kHz 45Hz to 5kHz high pass crossover Continuously Continuously Continuously variable variable variable high pass frequency range 10Hz to 1kHz 10Hz to 1kHz 10Hz to 1kHz 100H...

Page 10: ...TECHNICAL DESIGN FEATURES page 10...

Page 11: ...crossover 8 Low pass Crossover activation switch activates the low pass crossover 9 INTELLI Q adjust control adjusts the Q boost of the high pass crossover 10 High pass x10 Frequency range switch sel...

Page 12: ...ies 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 your own s...

Page 13: ...Phase switch set to 0 Right Phase switch set to 180 Gain controls must be set identically for both left and right channels TUNING NOTES Amplifier 1 The phase switches can be individually switched for...

Page 14: ...SYSTEM 3 page 14...

Page 15: ...ase switch set to 0 Gain controls can be set together or independently of each other AMPLIFIER 3 Output is configured for band pass operation The high pass crossover is used as a subsonic filter with...

Page 16: ...he 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 in...

Page 17: ...independently of each other AMPLIFIER 4 Output is configured for band pass operation The high pass crossover is used as a subsonic filter with INTELLi Q RCA inputs are connected to both left and righ...

Page 18: ...SYSTEM 5 page 18...

Page 19: ...to both left and right channels Left Phase switch set to 0 Right Phase switch set to 0 Gain controls must be set to minimum positions SYSTEM 5 has one amplifier driving front satellites one amplifier...

Page 20: ...POWER CONNECTIONS Amplifier Fuse Size XTREME 400 2 20 AMP XTREME 800 2 30 AMP XTREME 1200 6 30 AMP page 20...

Page 21: ...amplifier Connect REM terminal to remote turn on lead from source unit This connection provides 12V power to turn on the amplifier Add Extra Ground wire between the negative terminal of the battery an...

Page 22: ...page 22 POWER CONNECTIONS HCCA 275R Amplifier Fuse Size HCCA 275R 6 30 AMP...

Page 23: ...des 12V power to turn on the amplifier Add Extra Ground wire between the negative terminal of the battery and the chassis Either dual 4 gauge or singal 1 0 gauge NOTE The addition of a ground wire fro...

Page 24: ...EFT PHASE RIGHT PHASE INPUT RCA AUX RCA LEFT GAIN RIGHT GAIN MONO BRIDGE 0 180 INPUT LOW PASS HIGH PASS 0 R L 180 MASTER COPY 600Hz LP ON LP OFF 5kHz 175Hz 45Hz GAIN 6dB HP x 10 HP x 1 10dB 3dB 0dB 12...

Page 25: ...and pass or full range operation Output is configured either for stereo operation TUNING NOTE The phase switches can be individually switched for improved sound quality Try different phase switch posi...

Page 26: ...SUMMED BRIDGED CONFIGURATION page 26...

Page 27: ...figured summed bridged which is ideal for subwoofer applications TUNING NOTE The phase switches can be individually switched for improved sound quality In the summed bridged configura tion the left an...

Page 28: ...SINGLE CHANNEL BRIDGED CONFIGURATIONS page 28...

Page 29: ...ft or right channel subwoofer applications TUNING NOTE In the MONO BRIDGED configuration the Right Phase control can be used to change the phase of the amplifier output The right phase switches can be...

Page 30: ...page 30 TRI MODE THREE CHANNEL CONFIGURATION...

Page 31: ...quencies must not overlap WARNING Failure to do so may result in damage to the amplifier Output is configured summed bridged which is ideal for single subwoofer applications TUNING NOTE The phase swit...

Page 32: ...nd right channels are in Phase Both left and right gain controls are active Setting 2 inverts the output of the right channel The right channel is 180 out of phase from the left channel Both left and...

Page 33: ...rest of the system Setting 6 inverts the output of the bridged output The mono bridged input is 180 out of phase from the rest of the system Only the right gain control is active This is the MONO BRI...

Page 34: ...our speaker locations and your vehicle acoustics Setting crossover frequencies higher than recommended will not cause damage and may provide superior sonic results depending on your system s performan...

Page 35: ...Hz 175 Hz 600 Hz and 5 000 Hz Specific crossover points can be to be chosen based on the recommended operational bandwidth of your speakers There are three small dots on the frequency range dial Thes...

Page 36: ...g the crossover in the HIGH range it is not recommended to use the INTELLi Q as it may potentially damage your midrange or tweeter speakers HIGH PASS WOOFERS When only the push button to activate the...

Page 37: ...em adjustment These points are 10 Hz 35 Hz 120 Hz and 1 kHz Specific crossover points can be to be chosen based on the recommended operational bandwidth of your speakers Note When the high pass crosso...

Page 38: ...x Drivers Problems Tune to Problems Tune to Problems Tune to Tune to port frequency Port frequency Port frequency Port frequency Sealed Bandpass Acceptable No Acceptable No High X Max Drivers Not Reco...

Page 39: ...the low frequency response by an additional 10dB The boost level is identified by the corner markings Acceptable boost levels are determined by the type of enclosure used and the woofer s excursion c...

Page 40: ...h 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 output down to 25Hz and less overall excursion w...

Page 41: ...he woofer has more output down to 23 Hz Overall usable output is increased VENTED EXAMPLE HIGH PASS SET 30Hz Vented enclosure benefit most from the INTELLi Q Up to 10 dB of boost is capable at the box...

Page 42: ...PRE AMP controlling the overall level of the system Following amplifiers can be con figured in either the COPY or MASTER configuration for an infinite number of XTREME or HCCA amplifiers in the signal...

Page 43: ...ucture of the HCCA power amplifier The RGC 1 plugs into the amplifier via the 1 8 mini jack plug The RGC 1 can be installed in the front of the vehicle to control the am plifier gain level The RGC 1 c...

Page 44: ...he job much easier marking pen heat shrink tubing electric drill with assorted drill bits nylon tie straps utility knife volt ohm meter optional Phillips and flat blade screw drivers wire cutters plie...

Page 45: ...MOUNTING If you are going to mount the amplifier in the passenger compartment make sure you have ad equate room for ventilation The HCCA amplifiers have been designed to make possible under seat mount...

Page 46: ...side of the HCCA amplifier replace the fuse with the same size ATC type fuse that came with the amplifier If you are not sure as to the correct value refer to the POWER CONNECTIONS section of this man...

Page 47: ...s not possible do not over tighten the screws such that the chassis of the amplifier is twisted or bent Step 6 Turn the vehicle s key switch to the off position Step 7 Disconnect the vehicle s battery...

Page 48: ...o so that you can hear the output of the system If no sound is heard or if the output is distorted turn the system off immediately Refer to the power connections section and the trouble shooting secti...

Page 49: ...control corresponding to the tweeter output until you hear slight distortion and turn back the level control slightly for an undistorted output Depending on your system the midrange and tweeter output...

Page 50: ...kers as needed Audio cycles on Thermal protection engages Make sure there is proper ventilation for amplifier and improve and off when amplifier Heatsink ventilation as needed temperature exceeds 90 C...

Page 51: ...no is too low Rewire speakers to achieve a higher impedance Battery fuse blowing Short in power wire or incorrect Check power and ground connections and fix or repair as needed power connections Fuse...

Page 52: ...n line noise filters 2 Inadequate power supply isolation 45 which can be cured with transformer signal coupling additional isolated power supplies or changing out components or 3 Inductive interferenc...

Page 53: ...still noisy you re in a heap of trouble We suggest that you try another deck and give us a call so that we can put your name into the record books It s a bad car audio day for you B If the deck is qu...

Page 54: ...ernator or the negative battery post Keep ALL ground leads as short as possible With properly isolated components it does NOT matter where the component is grounded With inadequately isolated componen...

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