Orion XTREME 200 Owner'S Manual Download Page 25

SPEAKER CONNECTIONS

4-CHANNEL STEREO CONFIGURATION

• Front and rear channel lowest recommended

impedance is 2

 stereo

• Crossover, output and gain configurations

are independently adjustable between the
front and rear channels

• 2-channel or 4-channel input can be used for

this configuration. For source unit fading,
use the 4-channel input 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

either stereo operation or summed for
subwoofer applications

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Summary of Contents for XTREME 200

Page 1: ...XTREME 200 400 4 OWNER S MANUAL HIGH PERFORMANCE CAR AUDIO...

Page 2: ...9 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 20 OUTPUT CONFIGURATIONS 27 4 CHANNEL INPUT CONFIGURATIONS 28 INTERNAL CROSSOVER CONFIGURATION 28 SIGNAL INPUT AND OUTPUT LEVEL CONTROLS 29 CHOOSING MOUNTING LOCATIONS 30 STEP BY...

Page 3: ...50 watts per channel 4 channel amplifier with dual built in continuously variable high pass or low pass 12dB octave crossover from 45 to 5kHz The XTREME 400 4 is capable of 6 5 4 3 or 2 channel opera...

Page 4: ...uct please refer to your nearest Authorized ORION Dealer for assistance Additionally you can call ORION s Technical Support Hotline at 1 800 315 2052 or 602 705 5600 for assistance PRACTICE SAFE SOUND...

Page 5: ...EME amplifier 1 8 gauge power and ground connector 1 14 gauge speaker and remote connector 4 8 self tapping black Phillips pan head screws 1 XTREME installation and operation manual WHAT S IN THE BOX...

Page 6: ...Authorized ORION Dealer If you are uncertain as to whether your dealer is authorized please contact ORION at 1 800 775 7150 or 602 705 5600 In countries other than the USA each distributor warrants th...

Page 7: ...led description of the problem For out of warranty products please include ORION E Z Repair Form These are available by contacting ORION Repair at 1 888 362 5283 or 602 705 5600 and ask for the Repair...

Page 8: ...20Hz to 20kHz Frequency Response 20Hz to 20kHz 0 25dB 20Hz to 20kHz 0 25dB Linear Bandwidth 6Hz to 50kHz 3dB 6Hz to 50kHz 3dB Signal to noise ratio full bandwidth 100dB 100dB rated output power Dampin...

Page 9: ...minimum gain position 4 All crossovers are with a slope rate of 12dB octave and a Q of 0707 Crossover Section3 XTREME 200 XTREME 400 4 Low Pass Crossover Continuously variable Continuously variable L...

Page 10: ...ched Bipolar Outputs 16 Gauge Speaker and Remote ATC Fuse Crossover Frequency Control Stereo SUM MONO Switch Gain Control RCA Input Crosssover Selector 8 Gauge Power Ground Power Supply Controller PRS...

Page 11: ...ssover Switch configures the rear channel for high pass low pass or full range operation 9 Rear Output Configuration Switch determines the output configuration fo the amplifier 10 Front Crossover Swit...

Page 12: ...ries 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...

Page 13: ...pass for a single 4 sub woofer Amplifier 1 Lowest recommended impedance is 2 per channel Amplifier is configured high pass for satellite operation Amplifier is configured for stereo op eration Amplif...

Page 14: ...SYSTEM PLANNING SYSTEM 3 page 12...

Page 15: ...figured for high pass operation Front channels configured for stereo operation Lowest recommended for rear channels is 2 per channel Rear channels configured for low pass operation Rear channels confi...

Page 16: ...page 14 SYSTEM PLANNING SYSTEM 4...

Page 17: ...operation Front channels configured for stereo operation Lowest recommended impedance for the rear channels is 2 Rear channels configured for low pass operation Rear channels configured for summed ste...

Page 18: ...page 16 SYSTEM PLANNING SYSTEM 5...

Page 19: ...configured for 2 channel input Amplifier 2 Amplifier 2 is configured for 2 channel stereo operation Lowest recommended impedance is 4 per channel stereo Amplifier channels configured for high pass op...

Page 20: ...yourself read the entire installation section of this manual before beginning installation TOOLS OF THE TRADE Listed are the majority of the tools required to perform the installation Having the prope...

Page 21: ...e chassis TUNING 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 v...

Page 22: ...TEREO CONFIGURATION Lowest recommended impedance is 2 stereo Output can be configured for high pass low pass or full range operation Output can be configured for either stereo operation or summed for...

Page 23: ...URATION Lowest recommended impedance is 4 bridged mono Output can be configured for high pass low pass or full range operation Output can be summed for subwoofer applications of bridged mono for singl...

Page 24: ...ded impedance is 2 stereo and 4 bridged mono Output must be set for full range operation Output must be configured for stereo operation Passive crossover frequencies must not overlap WARNING Failure t...

Page 25: ...ntly adjustable between the front and rear channels 2 channel or 4 channel input can be used for this configuration For source unit fading use the 4 channel input mode Front and rear outputs can be co...

Page 26: ...utput and gain configurations are indepen dently adjustable between the front and rear channels 2 channel or 4 channel input can be used for this configuration For source unit fading use the 4 channel...

Page 27: ...and gain configurations are independently adjustable between the front and rear channels 2 channel operation is recommended for this operational mode Front and rear outputs can be configured for high...

Page 28: ...eo and 4 bridged mono Front and rear outputs must be set for full range operation Front and rear outputs must be configured for stereo operation Passive crossover frequencies must not overlap WARNING...

Page 29: ...the output channels are configured for stereo operation When the switch is in the center position the output channels are configured for summed mono operation by mixing the left and right input signal...

Page 30: ...his allows a source unit with an internal fader to fade between the front and rear outputs INTERNAL CROSSOVER CONFIGURATION The XTREME 200 and 400 4 amplifiers use multi position switches to determine...

Page 31: ...espectively 85Hz 2 500Hz 3 500Hz XTREME amplifiers have separate front and rear level adjustments The input sensitivity of these adjustments range from 200mv up to 5Vrms on the RCA inputs This allows...

Page 32: ...lifier under a seat or similar area keep a minimum of 1 of clearance around the amplifier for adequate cooling TRUNK COMPARTMENT Mounting XTREME amplifier in the trunk provides excellent performance a...

Page 33: ...e of the XTREME 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 manu...

Page 34: ...ier is mounted on a flat surface If this is 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 on the off positi...

Page 35: ...Step 5 If using a 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 output o...

Page 36: ...hear slight distortion and turn back the level control slightly for an undistorted output Depending on your system the midrange and tweeter output may be on the same output channels Step 6 Turn up th...

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Page 38: ...d improve and off amplifier heatsink temperature ventilation as needed exceeds 90 C 190 F Loose or poor audio input Check RCA connections and fix or replace as needed Loose power connections Check pow...

Page 39: ...d ground connections and fix or repair as needed blowing power connections Fuse used is smaller than recommended Replace with proper fuse size Too much current being drawn Check speaker impedance load...

Page 40: ...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 interference 45 In...

Page 41: ...e We suggest that you try another deck and give us a call so that we can put your name into the ecord books It s a bad car audio day for you B If the deck is quiet then congratulations you re on your...

Page 42: ...e will greatly minimize cable induced noise especially in four channel amps Don t forget that your system is only as good as its worst component Do NOT use components with inadequate power supply isol...

Page 43: ...e will be produced by the alternator This information was compiled from more than 20 years of working in car audio If you would like more information on this topic or any other technical aspect of car...

Page 44: ...FIERS SIGNAL PROCESSORS AND LOUDSPEAKERS 1998 Orion Industries Incorporated 9235 S McKemy St Tempe Arizona 85284 Phone 602 705 5600 Fax 602 705 5788 One of the ADST family of companies Part 8900 0112...

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