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INTELLi Bass Control

INTELLi Bass maximizes the performance of a subwoofer and allows for continuous adjust-
ment of low frequency boost. INTELLi Bass can be adjusted from 0dB to 16dB of boost cen-
tered at 45Hz. Initially the Q is very low (wide). As INTELLi Bass is added, the Q rises (nar-
rows). This allows the Orion 8004 to overcome acoustic deficiencies in your vehicle. The type
of enclosure used, the sub-woofer's excursion capability, personal preference, and attitude
determine acceptable boost levels.

WARNING!

Exercise caution when setting INTELLi Bass. Maximum boost can potentially
cause woofer damage due to overexcursion.

AMPLIFIER WIRING

Power Connections

Fuse Size: 100 AMP MAXI

Minimum 8 gauge power and ground cable is recommended for acceptable per-
formance.

Fuse power wire prior to wire passing through panels or near sharp edges and less
than 18" from battery.

Ground amplifier to a good chassis ground as close as possible to the amplifier.

Add extra ground wire (minimum 8 gauge) between the negative terminal of the
battery and the chassis.

NOTE:

The addition of a ground wire from the battery to the chassis of the vehicle
improves the ability of the battery to supply power to the amplifier. This helps
especially in newer vehicles, where the current delivery of the factory electrical
system was designed only to accommodate electronics supplied by the auto man-
ufacturer.

Speaker Connections

Four Channel Stereo Configuration

Front and rear channel lowest recommended impedance is 2

W

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.

Only the rear speaker is controlled when using the RGC-1.

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Summary of Contents for ORION 8004

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ...Crossover 6 High Pass Woofers 6 Fine Tuning the Crossover Frequency 7 Remote Gain Operation 7 Auxiliary Output Configurations 7 Amplifier Wiring 8 Power Connections 8 Speaker Connections 8 Amplifier I...

Page 3: ...rmance result Improper installation will not only limit the performance of your Orion system but also potentially compromise the reliability of the amplifier To ensure proper sonic results and compone...

Page 4: ...WARRANTY WAR RANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND WARRANTY OF NON INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW AND DIRECTED...

Page 5: ...nnels 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 2...

Page 6: ...Crossover Switch activates 2nd order low pass crossover 12 Rear Low Pass Frequency Control adjusts the frequency of the low pass crossover 13 INTELLi Bass Control continuously adjusts from 0 to 16dB o...

Page 7: ...deviations from the recommended frequency ranges can provide superior results depending on your speaker locations and your vehicle acoustics Setting crossover frequencies higher than recommended will...

Page 8: ...in the signal chain When the switch is in the COPY position the RCA output is an identical copy of the input signal The signal passes through a buffer stage so that several amplifiers can be daisy ch...

Page 9: ...om battery Ground amplifier to a good chassis ground as close as possible to the amplifier Add extra ground wire minimum 8 gauge between the negative terminal of the battery and the chassis NOTE The a...

Page 10: ...n be configured for stereo right channels will have right output left channels will have left output or summed two channel operation front speaker bridged rear speaker bridged Only the rear speaker is...

Page 11: ...appli cations Only the rear speaker is controlled when using the RGC 1 Tri Mode Six Channel Configuration Lowest recommended impedance is 2W stereo and 4W bridged mono Front and rear outputs must be s...

Page 12: ...tallation Tips WARNING Be careful not to cut or drill into gas tanks fuel lines brake lines hydraulic lines vacuum lines or electrical wiring when working on your vehicle Disconnect the vehicle s grou...

Page 13: ...papers located on top of the amplifier do not improve air flow and may become damaged Tools of the Trade Listed below are the majority of the tools required to perform an installation Having the prope...

Page 14: ...ighten the screws so 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 ground terminal Step 8 Connec...

Page 15: ...tions Step 5 If using an aftermarket source unit turn the level controls of the amplifier about one quarter of a turn Slowly increase the volume level of the source unit to so that you can hear the o...

Page 16: ...r slight distortion and turn the level control back slightly for an undistorted output Depending on your sys tem the midrange and tweeter output may be on the same output channels Step 6 Turn up the l...

Page 17: ...n amplifier heatsink lation for amplifier and improve temperature exceeds 90 C ventilation as needed 190 F Loose or poor audio input Check RCA connections and repair or replace as needed Loose power c...

Page 18: ...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 replace or repair as needed Fuse used is s...

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Page 20: ...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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