Warranty LIMITED TWO YEAR CONSUMER WARRANTY: Directed Electronics promises to the original purchaser, to replace this product should it prove to be defective in workmanship or material under normal use, for a period of two years from the date of purchase by the dealer as indicated by the date code marking of the product PROVIDED the product was installed by an authorized Directed dealer. During this two year period, there will be no charge for this replacement PROVIDED the unit is returned to Directed, shipping pre-paid. If the unit is installed by anyone other than an authorized Directed dealer, the warranty period will be 1 year from date of purchase by the dealer as indicated by the date code marking of the product. During this 1 year period, there will be no charge for this replacement PROVIDED the unit is returned to Directed, shipping pre-paid. This warranty is non-transferable and does not apply to any unit that has been modified or used in a manner contrary to its intended purpose, and does not cover damage to the unit caused by installation or removal of the unit. This warranty is void if the product has been damaged by accident or unreasonable use, neglect, improper service 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 PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND WARRANTY OF NONINFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, AND DIRECTED NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF THE PRODUCT. DIRECTED HAS ABSOLUTELY NO LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL ACTS OF THIRD PARTIES INCLUDING ITS AUTHORIZED DEALERS OR INSTALLERS. Unit must be returned to Directed, postage pre-paid, with: consumer's name, telephone number, and address, authorized dealer's name and address, and product description. IN ORDER FOR THIS WARRANTY TO BE VALID, YOUR UNIT MUST BE SHIPPED WITH PROOF OF INSTALLATION BY AN AUTHORIZED DIRECTED DEALER. ALL UNITS RECEIVED BY DIRECTED FOR WARRANTY REPAIR WITHOUT PROOF OF DIRECTED DEALER INSTALLATION WILL BE COVERED BY THE LIMITED 1 YEAR PARTS AND LABOR WARRANTY. Note: This warranty does not cover labor costs for the removal and reinstallation of the unit. BY PURCHASING THIS PRODUCT, THE CONSUMER AGREES AND CONSENTS THAT ALL DISPUTES BETWEEN THE CONSUMER AND DIRECTED SHALL BE RESOLVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA LAWS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. HP-2300 HP-2400 HP-2600 HP-4600 © 2006 Directed Electronics, All rights reserved. G47520.25.30.40 05-06 CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 What's in the Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Practice Safe SoundTM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Record Your Serial Number and Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 End Panel Layouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 HP-2300, HP-2400, HP-2600 Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 HP-2300, HP-2400, HP-2600 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 HP4600 Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 HP4600 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 CEA Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 specifications--Continued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Amplifier Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Signal Input and Output Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Input Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Line Output Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Low-Pass Crossover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 High-Pass Crossover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Adjusting Intelli-Bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Infinite Baffle Example High-Pass Set at 30Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Sealed Example High-Pass Set at 20Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Sealed Example High-Pass Set at 30Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Vented Example High-Pass Set at 30Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Remote Bass Operation (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Amplifier Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Power Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 High Level Input Harness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Speaker Connections HP-2300, HP-2400, and HP-2600 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Speaker Connections HP-4600 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Amplifier Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Choosing Mounting Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Trunk Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 General Precautions and Installation Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Tools of the Trade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Step By Step Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Set Up and Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Testing the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Adjusting the Sound of the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 © 2006 Directed Electronics, all rights reserved 1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for your purchase of Orion's amplifier. Each Orion amplifier is designed to be the leader in its class offering ease of use, advanced features, and the most power. Orion amplifiers are designed as the best affordable high end car audio amplifier money can buy. Listed below are the features of these new Orion amplifiers. HP-2300 - 50 Watts per channel, two-channel amplifier with dual built-in highpass and low-pass 12dB/octave crossover centered at 100Hz and Intelli-Bass. The HP-2300 is capable of 3, 2, or 1 channel operation with a maximum power of 150 Watts into 4W mono. HP-2400 - 75 Watts per channel, two-channel amplifier with dual built-in highpass and low-pass 12dB/octave crossover centered at 100Hz and Intelli-Bass. The HP-2400 is capable of 3, 2, or 1 channel operation with a maximum power of 200 Watts into 4W mono. HP-2600 - 100 Watts per channel, two-channel amplifier with dual built-in highpass and low-pass 12dB/octave crossover centered at 100Hz and Intelli-Bass. The HP-2400 is capable of 3, 2, or 1 channel operation with a maximum power of 300 Watts into 4W mono. HP-4600 - 50 Watts per channel, four-channel amplifier with dual built-in highpass and low-pass 12dB/octave crossover centered at 100Hz and Intelli-Bass. The HP-4600 is capable of 6, 5, 4, 3, or 2 channel operation with a maximum power capability of 300 Watts into 4W stereo (channels 1/2 and 3/4 bridged.) The installation of all Orion amplifiers 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 the amplifier. To ensure proper sonic results and component reliability, please refer to your Authorized Orion dealer for installation assistance or advice. If you decide to perform the installation yourself, read the entire manual before beginning the installation. What's in the Box (1) amplifier (1) spare fuse(s) (1) Allen wrench 4mm (1) Allen wrench 3mm (1) hardware kit (1) Amplifier installation and operation manual (1) Window decal PRACTICE SAFE SOUNDTM 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. 2 © 2006 Directed Electronics, all rights reserved RECORD YOUR SERIAL NUMBER AND DATE To ensure your warranty (see back cover), please record the following information regarding your new amplifier. Model: Serial Number: Purchased from: __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ Date of Purchase: __________________________________________________ END PANEL LAYOUTS HP-2300, HP-2400, HP-2600 Controls 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 HI INPUT INPUT L CH LINE OUT L CH GAIN INTELLI-BASE REMOTE LPF X-OVER HPF POWER (GREEN) PROTECT (RED) LPF MIN MAX 0dB 12dB 50Hz 500Hz FLAT HPF 50Hz 500Hz R CH R CH 1. Hi Input (high level input) - Accepts 1V to 10V input from the head unit's speaker output. The amplifier will automatically wake-up when the input is greater than 1V. High level input harness shown below. RCA Input - accepts RCA input from a head unit, preamplifier, or equalizer. RCA Line Output - provides easy connection to additional amplifiers. Gain Control - continuous adjustment for full power output. Intelli-Bass - continuously adjusts from 0 to 12dB of boost centered at 45Hz. Remote Bass Input - connects optional HP-RB1 remote bass control to control the bass level from the driver's seat. This control is only active when the crossover switch is at the LPF setting. LPF (Low-Pass Frequency Control) - adjusts the frequency (50Hz­500Hz) of the upper crossover frequency. When set for this position the optional remote bass control is active. X-Over (cross-over) - activates LPF (low pass crossover), FLAT (all pass), or HPF (high pass crossover). HPF (High-Pass Frequency Control) - adjusts the frequency (50Hz­500Hz) of the lower crossover frequency. Protect LED - when illuminated (red) indicates that the amplifier protective circuitry has been activated due to thermal, output short, supply undervoltage or supply overvoltage. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Power LED - when illuminated (green) indicates that the amplifier is on. © 2006 Directed Electronics, all rights reserved 3 HP-2300, HP-2400, HP-2600 Connections 1 2 3 4 5 SPEAKER FUSE +BAT REM GND L CH + L CH - BRIDGE R CH + R CH - 1. ATC Fuse - ATC fuses protect the amplifier against internal electrical damage and is meant to protect the amplifier only. All other power connections should be fused at the source. The HP-2300 has (1) 20-amp, the HP-2400 has (1) 30-amp, the HP-2600 has (2) 20-amp fuses. +BAT - connect this terminal through a FUSE or CIRCUIT BREAKER to the positive terminal of the vehicle battery or the positive terminal of an isolated audio system battery. Always protect this power wire by installing a fuse or circuit breaker of the appropriate size within 12 inches of the battery terminal connection. 2. WARNING: 3. REM - this terminal turns on the amplifie ...