Orion Car Audio CO3002 Passenger Compartment, Trunk Compartment, Step By Step Installation

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Passenger Compartment

If you are going to mount the amplifier in the passenger compartment, make sure you have adequate room for ventilation. The amplifiers have been designed to make under-seat mount- ing possible. When mounting your amplifier under a seat or similar area, keep a minimum of 1" of clearance around the amplifier for adequate cooling.

Trunk Compartment

Mounting your amplifier in the trunk provides excellent performance as long as you do not restrict the airflow around the heatsink of the amplifier. For optimal results, mount the amplifier with as much clearance as possible. This type of mounting will yield the best cooling due to the convection effect of the amplifier chassis.

General Precautions and Installation Tips

WARNING! 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.

Do not use this amplifier unmounted. Failing to securely mount the amplifier can result in damage or injury, particularly in the event of an accident. An unmounted amplifier becomes a dangerous projectile in the event of a crash. Never mount the amplifier where it might get wet. Mount the amplifier so the wire connections will not be pulled. Route the wires where they will not be scraped, pinched or damaged in any fashion.

The +12V power supply wire must be fused as close as possible to the battery terminal, ideally within 18". Use the recommended fuse size or circuit breaker listed in the Power Connections section of this manual.

If you need to replace the fuse plugged into the side of the amplifier, replace the fuse with the same size ATC / MAXI 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 manual for details. Using a higher current fuse may result in damage to the amplifier that is not covered under warranty.

NOTE: Make sure all the equipment in the system is turned off when making or breaking con- nections to the input RCAs or speaker terminals. Turn on the system and slowly turn up the volume control only after double checking all wire connections.

Power for systems with a single amplifier can be supplied by most automotive electrical systems. Systems with multiple amplifiers may require a higher capacity battery, alternator or the use of a storage capacitor. We strongly recommend the use of a Directed Audio Essentials power capaci- tor with an extra battery in larger stereo systems.

Orion Cobalt amplifiers generate a certain amount of heat as part of normal operation. Be sure the area around the amplifier is unobstructed to allow adequate air circulation. Remember, beach blankets, last week's laundry, school books and homework papers located on top of the amplifier do not improve air flow and may become damaged.

Step By Step Installation

Step 1 Determine the location for the amplifier. Refer to the Choosing Mounting Locations section of this guide for detailed information.

Step 2 Decide on the system configuration for your amplifier. For system suggestions, refer to the Speaker Connections section of this guide.

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Contents Amplifier Table of Contents Introduction WHAT’S in the BOXPractice Safe Sound Tools of the Trade END Panel LayoutsInput Plate Output Plate Amplifier Settings CEA SpecificationsSignal Input and Output Configurations High Level HarnessesAmplifier Wiring Tri-mode Amplifier InstallationBridging Choosing Mounting LocationsStep By Step Installation General Precautions and Installation TipsPassenger Compartment Trunk CompartmentTesting the System SET UP and TroubleshootingAdjusting the Sound of the System Symptom Probable Cause Action To Take Troubleshooting TipsSymptom Probable Cause Action To Take Specifications Amplifier Section CO3002 CO6002Crossover Section Directed electronics-all rights reserved Agencement DES Panneaux Dextrémité FrançaisSpécifications DE Lace Configurations dentrée et sortie du signalFaisceaux À Haut Niveau Réglages DE LamplificateurCâblage DE Lamplificateur Installation DE Lamplificateur Installation étape par étape Réglage ET Dépannage Essai du systèmeRéglage sonore du système Directed electronics-all rights reserved Symptôme Cause probable Faire Conseils de dépannageDirected electronics-all rights reserved Spécifications Section amplificateur CO3002 CO6002Section répartiteur Disposiciones DEL Panel DE Extremo EspañolConfiguraciones de salida y entrada de señal Configuraciones DEL AmplificadorEspecificaciones DE LA CEA Arneses DE Cableado DE Alto NivelCableado DEL Amplificador Instalación DEL Amplificador Instalación paso a paso Configuración Y Detección Y Reparación DE Averías Prueba del sistemaAjuste de sonido del sistema Directed electronics-all rights reserved Síntoma Causa probable Medidas a tomar Sugerencias de detección y reparación de averíasDirected electronics-all rights reserved Especificaciones Sección de amplificador CO3002 CO6002Sección de crossover Layouts DER Endabdeckung DeutschCEA-DATEN Signaleingangs- und -ausgangskonfigurationenHOCHPEGEL-LEITUNGSSYSTEME VerstärkereinstellungenVerstärkeranschluss Verstärkerinstallation Schrittweise Installation Einrichtung UND Problembehebung SystemtestSystemsound einstellen Directed electronics-all rights reserved Symptom Mögliche Ursache Lösung ProblemlösungenDirected electronics-all rights reserved Daten Verstärkerbereich CO3002 CO6002Crossover-Bereich Layout DEI Pannelli Terminali ItalianoSpecifiche CEA Configurazione dei segnali d’ingresso e di uscitaCavi DI Livello Alto Impostazioni DELL’AMPLIFICATORECrossover interni Cablaggio DELL’AMPLIFICATORECrossover passa-basso Crossover passa-altoInstallazione DELL’AMPLIFICATORE Procedura di installazione Messa a Punto E Soluzione DEI Problemi Prova dell’impiantoRegolazione dell’audio dell’impianto Directed electronics-all rights reserved Sintomo Causa probabile Intervento necessario Soluzione dei problemiDirected electronics-all rights reserved Dati Tecnici Sezione amplificatore CO3002 CO6002Sezione crossover Layouts DOS Painéis PortuguêsEspecificações DA CEA Configurações de entrada e saída dos sinaisLigações DE Alto Nível Ajustes do AmplificadorConexão DOS Cabos do Amplificador Instalação do Amplificador Instalação passo a passo Instalação E Resolução DE Problemas Como testar o sistemaComo ajustar o som do sistema Directed electronics-all rights reserved Problema Provável causa Medida a ser tomada Sugestões para resolução de problemasDirected electronics-all rights reserved Especificações Seção do amplificador CO3002 CO6002Seção do crossover Warranty