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Orion 250R & 275R Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 HCCA 225 , 250 & 275 OWNER'S MANUAL HIGH PERFORMANCE CAR AUDIO...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION WARRANTY SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL DESIGN FEATURES SYSTEM PLANNING POWER CONNECTIONS SPEAKER CONNECTIONS INPUT SECTION INTERNAL CROSSOVER SECTION INTELLI Q AUXILIARY OUTPUT SECTION REMOTE GAIN SECTION INSTALLATION TIPS TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS AUTOSOUND 2000 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS page 2...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for your purchase of ORION’s HCCA power amplifier. Each HCCA amplifier is designed to be the leader in its class offer- ing the most power, advanced features and extreme ease of use. In high-end sound systems or high SPL systems, the HCCA ampli- fiers will give you years of trouble-free performance.
  • Page 4 ABOUT THIS MANUAL This manual is designed to answer your questions about this product. In the event you have questions not covered in this manual, please refer questions to your local Authorized ORION Dealer. Additionally, you can call ORION’s Technical Support Hotline at 1- 800 315-2052 or (480) 705-5600 for assistance.
  • Page 5 WHAT’S IN THE BOX DESCRIPTION HCCA power amplifier 2 conductor 4 gauge power connector 5 conductor 12 gauge speaker connector #8 Phillips Pan Head Screws HCCA Reference Manual page 5...

  • Page 6: Warranty

    WARRANTY ORION Industries Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms: Parts and Labor are warranted for a period of 3 years IF: The product is purchased from an Authorized ORION Dealer The product is installed by an Authorized ORION Dealer Parts and Labor are warranted for a period of 1 year IF: The product is purchased from an Authorized ORION Dealer...
  • Page 7 For all warranty and non-warranty service issues, please refer to your nearest Authorized ORION Dealer for assistance. If you require additional information or assistance regarding service repair issues, please call 1-800-350-9726 or (480) 705-5600. Exclusion This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed of implied In no event will ORION be liable for any consequential damages resulting from the use of this product or any defect of this product.

  • Page 8: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS AMPLIFIER SECTION HCCA 225R Power output 4 Stereo (watts) 25 watts Power output 2 Stereo (watts) 50 watts Power output 1 Stereo (watts) 100 watts Power output 0.5 Stereo (watts) 200 watts Power output 4 Mono (watts) 100 watts Power output 2 Mono (watts) 200 watts Power output 1 Mono (watts)
  • Page 9 input sensitivity 200 mV to 5 Vrms input impedance fuse type (2) 20 AMP ATC CROSSOVER SECTION ow-pass crossover Continuously variable low-pass frequency range 45Hz to 5kHz -pass crossover Continuously high variable high-pass frequency range 10Hz to 1kHz, 100Hz to 10kHz INTELLi Q boost range 0dB to 10dB GENERAL...

  • Page 10: Technical Design Features

    TECHNICAL DESIGN FEATURES page 10...
  • Page 11 AMPLIFIER CALL OUTS Power LED-when lit indicates that the amplifier is on. Output Configuration Switches-determine the output configuration of the amplifier Independent Gain Controls-continuously adjust from 200mV to 5Vrms for full power output RCA inputs-accepts RCA input from a source unit, preamplifier or equalizer AUX RCA outputs-provides easy connection to additional amplifiers.

  • Page 12: System Planning

    SYSTEM PLANNING The easiest way to maximize the performance for your ORION HCCA amplifier is to properly plan your system. By planning your system, you can avoid situation where the performance of the reliability of your system is compromised. Your Authorized ORION dealer has been trained by ORION Industries on how to maximize your system’s sonic potential.
  • Page 13 SYSTEM 2 adds an additional amplifier to drive the subwoofers. A RGC-1 (Remote Gain Control) has been added to the subwoofer ampli- fier for dash mounted subwoofer level control. AMPLIFIER 1 • Output is configured for high-pass operation. • Left Phase switch set to 0° •...
  • Page 14 SYSTEM 3 page 14...
  • Page 15 SYSTEM 3 adds an additional amplifier and another set of satellites to SYSTEM 2 for a front rear fade system. AMPLIFIER 1 & 2 • Output is configured for high-pass operation. • Left Phase switch set to 0° • Right Phase switch set to 0° •...
  • Page 16 SYSTEM 4 SYSTEM 4 adds an amplifier to system 3 to the 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° •...
  • Page 17 AMPLIFIER 2 • Output is configured for bandpass operation. • Left Phase switch set to 0° • Right Phase switch set to 0° • Gain controls can be set together or independently of each other AMPLIFIER 4 • Output is configured for band-pass operation. •...
  • Page 18 SYSTEM 5 page 18...
  • Page 19 SYSTEM 5 has one amplifier driving front satellites, one amplifier running as a Master Amplifier and addi- tional amplifiers running as Slave amplifiers to the master. The subwoofer amplifiers are configured in a Master/ Slave configuration for absolute crossover and level matching. AMPLIFIER 1 •...

  • Page 20: Power Connections

    POWER CONNECTIONS Amplifier Fuse Size XTREME 400 (2) 20 AMP XTREME 800 (2) 30 AMP XTREME 1200 (6) 30 AMP page 20...
  • Page 21 • Power connections made through a large 4 gauge removable terminal connector. (Dual 4 gauge connectors of the HCCA 275 • 4 Gauge power and ground wire recommended for optimal performance. (Dual 4 gauge connectors of the HCCA 275 • Minimum 8 Gauge power and ground cable is recommended for acceptable performance.
  • Page 22 POWER CONNECTIONS HCCA 275 Amplifier Fuse Size HCCA 275 (6) 30 AMP page 22...
  • Page 23 • Power connections made through dual large 4 gauge removable terminal connector. • Dual 4 Gauge power and ground wire required for proper performance. • Connect 12V+ to the battery through power distribution and fuse holder. This connection provides +12V main power to the amplifier.
  • Page 24 TWO CHANNEL STEREO CONFIGURATION INPUT INPUT RIGHT PHASE LEFT PHASE POWER 0 180 MONO COPY MASTER BRIDGE RIGHT LEFT GAIN GAIN GAIN SPEAKER OUTPUTS REMOTE FUSE LEFT RIGHT BRIDGED GAIN LOW-PASS HIGH-PASS 600Hz 5kHz 10dB 120Hz 1kHz 175Hz 45Hz 35Hz 10Hz LP ON HP x 10...
  • Page 25 • Lowest Recommended Impedance is 0.5 Stereo. • RCA inputs are connected to both left and right channels • Left Phase switch set to 0° • Right Phase switch set to 0° • Gain controls can be set together or independently of each other •...
  • Page 26 SUMMED BRIDGED CONFIGURATION page 26...
  • Page 27 • Lowest Recommended Impedance is 1 bridged mono. • RCA inputs are connected to both left and right channels • Left Phase switch set to 0° • Right Phase switch set to 180° • Gain controls must be set identically for both left and right channels. •...
  • Page 28 SINGLE CHANNEL BRIDGED CONFIGURATIONS page 28...
  • Page 29 • Lowest Recommended Impedance is 1 bridged mono. • Only the Right RCA input is used • Right Phase switch set to 0° • Left Phase switch set to “MONO BRIDGED” • Right Gain control sets the level for the amplifier output. •...
  • Page 30 TRI-MODE THREE CHANNEL CONFIGURATION page 30...
  • Page 31 • Lowest Recommended Impedance is 0.5 stereo and 1 bridged mono. • RCA inputs are connected to both left and right channels • Left Phase switch set to 0° • Right Phase switch is set to 180°, Speaker polarity on the right channel must be inverted to maintain proper speaker polarity. •...

  • Page 32: Input Section

    INPUT SECTION The input section of the amplifier consists of separate phase switches that set output configuration, separate left and right gain controls and RCA inputs. The input section makes it easy to adapt this amplifier to most system configurations PHASE SWITCHES The HCCA amplifier has separate left and right phase control switches.
  • Page 33 Setting 4 inverts the output of both the left and right channels. Both left and right gain controls are active. This configuration is useful for inverting one set of speakers like rear speakers in front/rear system to improve staging in a vehicle. Setting 5 inverts the output of the left channel.

  • Page 34: Internal Crossover Section

    INTERNAL CROSSOVER SECTION When using ORION loudspeakers, minor deviations from the recommended frequency ranges can provide superior results depend- ing on your 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 performance goals. Refer to your loudspeaker owner’s manual for assistance in choosing the proper crossover frequencies for your system.
  • Page 35 FINE TUNING THE LOW-PASS CROSSOVER The crossover section is marked at four frequency points for ease of system adjustment. These points are 45 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.
  • Page 36 HIGH-PASS CROSSOVER MID AND TWEETERS HIGH-PASS WOOFERS When both push buttons are in the “out” position, the high-pass crossover is by- passed. When both push buttons are in the “in” position, the high-pass crossover is active in the “HIGH” frequency range. The high-pass crossover is continuously variable from 100 Hz to 10 kHz.
  • Page 37 FINE TUNING THE HIGH-PASS CROSSOVER “HIGH RANGE” The crossover section is marked at four frequency points for ease of system 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.

  • Page 38: Intelli Q

    ADJUSTING INTELLI Q Boost Levels Enclosure Type : Infinite Baffle Acceptable, No Problems. Tune above Fs of woofer. Sealed Acceptable, No Problems. Tune above Fs of woofer. Vented Acceptable No Problems. Tune to Port frequency. Sealed Bandpass Acceptable No Problems. Tune above Fs ofwoofer.
  • Page 39 Incorporated in the high-pass crossover, INTELLi Q maximizes the performance of a subwoofer. The high-pass subsonic filter removes unwanted bass output from the woofer, increasing the output of a subwoofer by as much as 3 dB due to the increased mechanical power handling. Depending on the enclosure, using INTELLi Q can increase the low frequency response by an additional 10dB!!! The boost level is identified by the corner markings.
  • Page 40 INFINITE BAFFLE EXAMPLE HIGH-PASS SET @ 30Hz 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 to 30Hz, the woofer has more output down to 25Hz and less overall excursion when compared to the non-high-pass response. Maxi- mum physical excursion capability of the woofer is 15mm.
  • Page 41 SEALED EXAMPLE HIGH-PASS SET @ 30Hz VENTED EXAMPLE HIGH-PASS SET @ 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.

  • Page 42: Auxiliary Output Section

    AUXILIARY OUTPUT SECTION The auxiliary outputs offer ORION amplifiers easy unlimited system expansion . Routing signal from a source unit, pre-amplifier or equalizer is a matter of routing RCAs into the RCA Inputs and out the AUX outputs to the next XTREME or HCCA amplifier in the signal chain.

  • Page 43: Remote Gain Section

    Remote Gain Section The remote gain port provides easy remote access to the internal gain structure 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.

  • Page 44: Installation Tips

    INSTALLATION TIPS TOOLS FOR THE TRADE Listed are the majority of the tools required to perform the installation. Having the proper tools will make the installation that much easier. Some of these tools are necessities. Some make the job much easier. •...
  • Page 45 CHOOSING MOUNTING LOCATIONS The location of your HCCA amplifier will depend on several important issues. Due to the low profile size of the HCCA amplifiers, there are many possible installation locations that will yield satisfactory amplifier performance. Always mount the amplifier in a place that protects the amplifier from the elements.
  • Page 46 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AND INSTALLATION TIPS Caution: 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 ground wire at the battery before making or breaking connections to the audio system’s power supply terminals.
  • Page 47 STEP BY STEP INSTALLATION Step 1 Determine the location for the amplifier. Refer to the Mounting Locations section in this manual for detailed information. Step 2 Decide on the system configuration for your amplifier. For system suggestions, refer to the System Planning section of this manual.
  • Page 48 TESTING THE SYSTEM After you have completed the installation, you need to test the system. This will help ensure years of trouble free operation. Please re- fer to the listed steps below when testing the sound of your ORION HCCA system. Step 1 Check all the wiring connections to be sure they are correct and secure.
  • Page 49 Step 2 Turn the level controls of the amplifier to their minimum positions. Step 3 Choose music with high dynamic content that you like, that you are familiar with and will be most often used in the system. Step 4 Turn the unit up to its highest undistorted output level.

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting Tips

    TROUBLE SHOOTING TIPS SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE No output Low or no remote turn-on input Fuse blown Power wires not connected Audio input not connected Speaker wires not connected Speakers are blown Audio cycles on Thermal protection engages and off when amplifier temperature exceeds 90°C (190°F) Loose or poor audio input Loose power connections...

  • Page 51: Speaker Connections

    SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE Distorted output Speaker not connected to properly continued... Internal crossover not set properly Speakers are blown Poor bass response Speakers wired with wrong polarity causing cancellation at low frequency Crossover set incorrectly section of this manual for detailed instructions Impedance load at amplifier is too low.

  • Page 52: Autosound 2000 Troubleshooting Tips

    AUTOSOUND 2000 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS QUICK CHECK FOR TROUBLESHOOTING CAR AUDIO SYSTEMS Preface: All audio systems exhibit noise; however, if the level of noise is low enough, and the signal level high enough, noise should not be a problem. This means that it is very important that the signal level throughout the system be optimized BEFORE dealing with your noise problem. Using a scope (or a small portable amplifier) and Track 99 (1kHz at all high bits) of Autosound 2000’s CD #101, or tracks 24 through 29 of Autosound 200’s CD #102, adjust the system so that when the maximum usable signal level of the deck is fed into the system, all the preamp level components clip at the same time.
  • Page 53 If your muted amp is quiet, you’ve just joined 99.5% of car audio. Amps are usually very clean and do NOT pick up unwanted noise! Continue on to Step II. DECK TO AMP. Using a new set of signal cables, connect one channel from the output of the deck directly into one channel of your clean amp.
  • Page 54 SUMMATION: During the design stage of your vehicles, try to avoid using extra batteries and high output alternators. Extra batteries are nothing but loads as soon as the engine is started and high output alternators usually make more noise than stock alternators. Also, extra batteries installed in the trunk of a car will ALWAYS force extra ripple current to flow over the car.
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  • Page 56 HIGH PERFORMANCE CAR AUDIO AMPLIFIERS, SIGNAL PROCESSORS AND LOUDSPEAKERS HIGH PERFORMANCE CAR AUDIO ©1998 Orion Industries, Incorporated 9235 S. McKemy Street , Tempe, Arizona 85284 Phone: 480.705.5600 Fax: 480.705.5788 One of the ADST family of companies. Part # 8900-0116 Rev 5/99...

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