Orion Car Audio Comprehensive Guide for Cobalt 6004 Amplifier Setup and Troubleshooting
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Français . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Español. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Deutsch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Italiano. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Português . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

What’s in the Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Practice Safe Sound™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Tools of the Trade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

End Panel Layouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

CEA Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

High Level Harnesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Amplifier Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Signal Input and Output Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Input Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Internal Crossover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Low Pass Crossover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

High Pass Crossover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Amplifier Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Power Connections for the Orion Cobalt CO6004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Speaker Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Tri-mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Bridging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Amplifier Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Choosing Mounting Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Trunk Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

General Precautions and Installation Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Step By Step Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Set Up and Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Testing the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Adjusting the Sound of the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

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Contents Amplifier Table of Contents Practice Safe Sound IntroductionWHAT’S in the BOX Input Plate Tools of the TradeEND Panel Layouts CEA Specifications Output PlateAmplifier Settings High Level HarnessesSpeaker Wiring Diagram CO6004 Amplifier WiringPower Connections for the Orion Cobalt CO6004 High-Pass CrossoverBridging Amplifier InstallationTri-mode Choosing Mounting LocationsTrunk Compartment General Precautions and Installation TipsStep By Step Installation SET UP and Troubleshooting Testing the SystemAdjusting the Sound of the System Troubleshooting Tips Symptom Probable Cause Action To TakeSymptom Probable Cause Action To Take Crossover Section SpecificationsAmplifier Section CO6004 Directed electronics-all rights reserved Panneau de sortie figure Agencement DES Panneaux DextrémitéPanneau dentrée figure Réglages DE Lamplificateur Spécifications DE LaceFaisceaux À Haut Niveau Câblage DE Lamplificateur Installation DE Lamplificateur Installation étape par étape Réglage sonore du système Réglage ET DépannageEssai du système Directed electronics-all rights reserved Conseils de dépannage Symptôme Cause probable FaireDirected electronics-all rights reserved Section répartiteur SpécificationsSection amplificateur CO6004 Placa de salida figura Disposiciones DEL Panel DE ExtremoPlaca de entrada figura Arneses DE Cableado DE Alto Nivel Configuraciones DEL AmplificadorEspecificaciones DE LA CEA Crossover de pasaaltas Cableado DEL AmplificadorCrossover de pasabajas Modalidad tripleInstalación DEL Amplificador Instalación paso a paso Ajuste de sonido del sistema Configuración Y Detección Y Reparación DE AveríasPrueba del sistema Directed electronics-all rights reserved Sugerencias de detección y reparación de averías Síntoma Causa probable Medidas a tomarDirected electronics-all rights reserved Sección de crossover EspecificacionesSección de amplificador CO6004 Ausgangsplatte abbildung Layouts DER EndabdeckungAnschlussplatte abbildung Verstärkereinstellungen CEA-DATENHOCHPEGEL-LEITUNGSSYSTEME Verstärkeranschluss Verstärkerinstallation Schrittweise Installation Systemsound einstellen Einrichtung UND ProblembehebungSystemtest Directed electronics-all rights reserved Problemlösungen Symptom Mögliche Ursache LösungDirected electronics-all rights reserved Crossover-Bereich DatenVerstärkerbereich CO6004 Pannello di uscita figura Layout DEI Pannelli TerminaliPannello d’ingresso figura Impostazioni DELL’AMPLIFICATORE Specifiche CEACavi DI Livello Alto Crossover passa-basso Speaker Wiring Diagram CO6004 figura 3,4Cablaggio DELL’AMPLIFICATORE Crossover passa-altoInstallazione DELL’AMPLIFICATORE Procedura di installazione Regolazione dell’audio dell’impianto Messa a Punto E Soluzione DEI ProblemiProva dell’impianto Directed electronics-all rights reserved Soluzione dei problemi Sintomo Causa probabile Intervento necessarioDirected electronics-all rights reserved Sezione crossover Dati TecniciSezione amplificatore CO6004 Painel de saída figura Layouts DOS PainéisPainel de entrada figura Ligações DE Alto Nível Configurações de entrada e saída dos sinaisEspecificações DA CEA Ajustes do AmplificadorConexão DOS Cabos do Amplificador Instalação do Amplificador Instalação passo a passo Como ajustar o som do sistema Instalação E Resolução DE ProblemasComo testar o sistema Directed electronics-all rights reserved Sugestões para resolução de problemas Problema Provável causa Medida a ser tomadaDirected electronics-all rights reserved Seção do crossover EspecificaçõesSeção do amplificador CO6004 Warranty

CO6004 specifications

The Orion Car Audio CO6004 is a renowned component speaker system designed for audiophiles seeking a high-quality sound experience in their vehicles. This system is known for its powerful performance, impressive sound clarity, and a range of advanced features that set it apart in the competitive car audio market.

At the heart of the CO6004 is a pair of robust 6.5-inch woofers. These speakers are crafted with a high-strength polypropylene cone, providing durability and resilience against harsh environmental conditions while delivering deep, thumping bass. The woofers are designed to produce a broad frequency range, allowing users to enjoy both bass-heavy tracks and crisp vocal performances with equal clarity.

Complementing the woofers are 1-inch silk dome tweeters that excel in producing high-frequency sounds. These tweeters are specially designed to create a smooth, natural sound without distortion. With a frequency response that spans from 45Hz to 24kHz, the CO6004 ensures that every note is delivered accurately, from the deepest bass lines to the highest treble.

One of the standout features of the Orion CO6004 is its built-in crossover network. This technology allows for seamless transition between the woofers and tweeters, ensuring that each speaker operates within its optimal frequency range. The result is a well-balanced sound stage that enhances the overall listening experience. Additionally, the system includes adjustable tweeter level controls, allowing users to customize the audio output to their personal preferences.

Installation of the CO6004 is made easy with its user-friendly design. The speakers come with a range of mounting options and hardware, ensuring compatibility with various vehicle models. The compact size of the components also facilitates straightforward placement without taking up excessive space.

Durability is another hallmark of the Orion Car Audio CO6004. The speakers are built with weather-resistant materials, making them suitable for use in different climates and under various driving conditions. This resilience ensures longevity and consistent performance over time.

In summary, the Orion Car Audio CO6004 stands out as a premier choice for car audio enthusiasts. With its powerful woofers, precision tweeters, advanced crossover technology, and durable design, it delivers an exceptional audio experience that enhances any drive. Whether for casual listening or serious sound quality appreciation, the CO6004 proves to be a worthy investment for improving your vehicle's audio system.
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