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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for your purchase of Orion's HCCA-D600 power amplifier. Each Orion 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, Orion amplifiers will
give you years of trouble-free performance.

HCCA-D600 -

600 Watt single-channel Class D amplifier with built-in fully variable

high-pass, low-pass, or band-pass crossover with INTELLi BASS. Equipped with
optional remote gain, the 600D is capable of one-channel operation with a max-
imum power of 600 Watts into 1

W

.

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 assis-
tance or advice. If you decide to perform the installation yourself, be sure to read the entire
manual before beginning the installation.

What’s in the Box

(1) Amplifier

(1) Spare fuse

(1) Allen wrench 2.5mm

(1) Allen wrench 3mm

(1) Hardware pack (screws and washers)

(1) Amplifier installation and operation manual

(1) Orion vinyl window sticker

PRACTICE SAFE SOUND™

Continuous exposure to sound pressure levels over 100dB may cause permanent hearing
loss. High power automotive sound systems can generate sound pressure levels in excess of
130dB. When playing your system at high levels, please use hearing protection and avoid
long term exposure.

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Summary of Contents for HCCA-D600

Page 1: ...HCCA D600 HCCA D600...

Page 2: ...Pass Set at 20Hz 10 Sealed Example High Pass Set at 30Hz 10 Vented Example High Pass Set at 30Hz 10 Remote Gain Operation 11 Power Connections for the HCCA D600 11 Speaker Connections 11 Bridging 12...

Page 3: ...imit 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 Ori...

Page 4: ...your new amplifier Model __________________________________________________ Serial Number __________________________________________________ Date of Purchase _________________________________________...

Page 5: ...nects optional HP RB1 remote bass control to control the bass level from the driver s seat 9 Phase Control Switch provides either 0 or 180 degree phase shift of the ampli fied output speaker with resp...

Page 6: ...wire necessary to make this connection Always use wire of the same gauge or larger than the 12 volt power wire The chassis connection point should be scraped free of paint and dirt Use only quali ty c...

Page 7: ...s optional HP RB1 not supplied Distortion at Rated Power 1 0 THD N Frequency Response 20Hz to 250Hz 2 5dB Linear Bandwidth 10Hz to 500Hz 3dB Damping Factor 200 Input Sensitivity 150mV to 5V rms Supply...

Page 8: ...of the first Orion amplifier and then the RCA line outputs to the next Orion amplifi er s RCA line inputs in the signal chain Then the Master Slave switch on each of the amplif ers is set as follows...

Page 9: ...ered at 45Hz Initially the Q is very low wide As INTELLi Bass is added the Q rises narrows This allows the amplifier to overcome acoustic deficiencies in your vehicle The type of enclosure used the su...

Page 10: ...h woofer in an infinite baffle application without the high pass filter with 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 t...

Page 11: ...s Set at 30Hz In this example the frequency has been increased to 30 Hz Up to 6 dB of boost is capable at this frequency With 6dB of boost the woofer has more output down to 23 Hz The overall usable o...

Page 12: ...through a fuse holder This connection provides 12V main power to the amplifier Power wire must be fused no more than 18 from battery Ground amplifier to a good chassis ground as close as possible to t...

Page 13: ...e speaker to the positive speaker terminal of the master amplifier On the negative speaker connection take the negative speaker terminal of the master amplifier and connect it directly to the negative...

Page 14: ...system s power supply terminals WARNING Do not use this amplifier unmounted Failing to securely mount the amplifi er can result in damage or injury particularly in the event of an accident An unmounte...

Page 15: ...amplifier Step 1 Determine the location for the amplifier Refer to the Choosing Mounting Locations section of this guide for detailed information Step 2 Decide on the system configuration for your amp...

Page 16: ...ting holes Be sure to think before you drill Electrical lines and other obstructions have a nasty way of hiding themselves For best results use a marking pen to mark the mounting holes and pre drill t...

Page 17: ...ty of your source unit Listen for any audible distor tion If any distortion is audible reduce the volume of the source unit until you have an undistorted output Leave the volume control at this positi...

Page 18: ...ages Make sure there is proper venti when amplifier heat sink lation for amplifier and improve temperature exceeds 90 C ventilation as needed 190 F Loose or poor audio input Check RCA connections and...

Page 19: ...r Check speaker impedance load is too low if below 1W rewire speakers to achieve higher impedance Battery fuse blowing Short in power wire or Check power and ground con incorrect wiring nections and r...

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Page 21: ...ervice or other causes not arising out of defects in materials or construction ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO EXPRESS WARRANTY IMPLIED WARRANTY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR PAR...

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