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Summary of Contents for XTREME 600.4

Page 1: ...XTREME 600 4 OWNER S MANUAL HIGH PERFORMANCE CAR AUDIO...

Page 2: ...UTPUT CONFIGURATIONS 24 4 CHANNEL INPUT CONFIGURATIONS 24 RCA INPUT CH 1 2 XVR 25 INTERNAL CROSSOVER CONFIGURATION 25 INTELLI Q 28 REMOTE GAIN 31 SIGNAL INPUT AND OUTPUT LEVEL CONTROLS 31 CHOOSING MOU...

Page 3: ...TREME 600 4 has the INTELLiQ subwoofer optimizing circuitry and dual remote gain capability The XTREME 600 4 is capable of 6 5 4 3 or 2 channel operation NOTE The installation of all ORION XTREME ampl...

Page 4: ...ct 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 4 gauge power and ground connector 1 12 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 480 705 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 480 705 5600 and ask for the Repair...

Page 8: ...THD 0 1 THD from 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 ou...

Page 9: ...re with a slope rate of 12dB octave and a Q of 0707 Crossover Section3 XTREME 600 4 Front Channels XTREME 600 4 Rear Channels Low Pass Crossover Continuously variable Continuously variable Low Pass Fr...

Page 10: ...e ATC Fuse 4 Gauge Power Ground Complementary Matched Bipolar Outputs Rear Crossover Front Gain RCA Input Power Supply Controller PRS Power supply MOSFET switches Rectifier Diodes XTREME 600 4 Remote...

Page 11: ...A Inputs accepts RCA input from a source unit preampli fier or equalizer for the rear channels 12 2 Channel 4 Channel Switch configures the amplifier for two or four RCA inputs 13 Rear Output Configur...

Page 12: ...llation If you wish to venture on with your own system design here are some systems designed by ORION Industries System 1 is a simple two way system The front chan nels are bridged mono for a single 4...

Page 13: ...selector configured for 2 channel input Amplifier 2 Lowest recommended impedance in 2 ohms stereo Front and rear channels configured for summed stereo operation Front channels configured for low pass...

Page 14: ...SYSTEM PLANNING SYSTEM 3 page 14 RGC 1...

Page 15: ...nels are configured for stereo operation Rear channels are configured for high pass operation Amplifier 2 Lowest recommended impedance in 2 ohms stereo Front channels configured for summed stereo oper...

Page 16: ...page 16 SYSTEM PLANNING SYSTEM 4 RGC 1...

Page 17: ...ifier 1 Lowest recommended impedance is 2 ohms stereo operation Front channels are configured for stereo operation Front channels are configured for bandpass operation Rear channels are configured for...

Page 18: ...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 19: ...n the negative terminal of the battery and the 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 t...

Page 20: ...channel input can be used for this configuration For source unit fading use the 4 channel input mode Front outputs can be configured for high pass low pass or bandpass operation Front channels equippe...

Page 21: ...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 22: ...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 23: ...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 24: ...r to fade between the front and rear outputs OUTPUT CONFIGURATIONS Three position switches determine output configuration for the XTREME amplifiers Each stereo pair of channels can be configured in ei...

Page 25: ...inuously variable from 45Hz to 5kHz The RCA Input 1 2 XVR push button switch configures the input for Channels 3 4 The feature allows the more advanced crossover features of the front channels to be r...

Page 26: ...crossover is bypassed When the push button switch is in the on position the low pass crossover is activated The crosso ver frequency range is from 45Hz to 5kHz There are additional reference points a...

Page 27: ...00Hz 350Hz 1 200Hz and 10kHz This range is usefull when used with smaller diameter midrange and tweeter speakers When the push button switch is in the on position and the x10 button is on the off posi...

Page 28: ...equencies at 100Hz 350Hz 1 200Hz and 10kHz This range is usefull when used with smaller diameter midrange and tweeter speakers When the push button switch is in the on position and the x10 button is o...

Page 29: ...0Hz to 1kHz or 100Hz to 10kHz via a x10 frequency selector By correctly using the INTELLi Q you can increase low frequency output by as much as 10dB Boosting the lower bass frequency does not come wit...

Page 30: ...rgy low frequency content slowly increase the Q adjustment until the desired sonic performance in achieved In situations where you are require more boost than is recommended you can lower the crossove...

Page 31: ...C 1 can be used to control the output level of the rear channels An example benefit of this is having the front channels in bandpass mode for midbass and the rear channels in low pass mode for subwoof...

Page 32: ...plifier 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...

Page 33: ...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 manua...

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: ...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 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 480 705 5788 One of the ADST family of companies Part 8900 0114...

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