SET UP and Troubleshooting

Controls and Speaker Connections sections of this guide for correct wiring instructions.

Step 9 Mount the amplifier. Make sure the amplifier is mounted on a flat surface. If this is not possible, do not over tighten the screws so that the chassis of the amplifier is twisted or bent.

Step 10 Reconnect the ground terminal to the battery after power, speaker, and RCA connections are completed.

Step 11 Set LPF crossover. Refer to the Internal Crossover Configuration section of this manual for detailed instructions.

Step 12 Once satisfied that all connections and settings are correct, install the fuse located near the vehicle's battery and proceed to either mounting the remote bass control section or proceed to the Testing the System section of this manual.

WARNING! Never exceed the recommended fuse size of this amplifier. Failure to do so will result in the voiding of your warranty and possible damage to the amplifier.

Step By Step Installation-remote gain control (RGC-1)—option

Step 1 Locate a convient location (under the dashboard on the driver’s side) for mounting the RGC-1.

Step 2 Plug the remote bass cable into the amplifer.

Step 3 Run the remote bass cable from the amplifier location to the RGC-1. Do not plug into the rear of the RGC-1 at this time.

Step 4 Pre-drill RGC-1 mounting holes. Be sure to "think before you drill." Electrical lines, and other obstructions have a nasty way of hiding themselves. For best results use a marking pen to mark the mounting holes and pre-drill these holes with a standard 1/8" drill bit.

Step 5 Mount the RGC-1 with the provided screws.

Step 6 Set the bass control on the RGC-1 to minimum.

Step 7 Connect the remote bass cable to the jack on the rear of the RGC-1.

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 refer to the listed steps below when testing the sound of your Orion system.

Step 1 Check all the wiring connections to be sure they are correct and secure.

Step 2 Turn the signal source volume control all the way down. Set any tone con- trols to their flat or defeated positions. This includes the loudness control.

Step 3 Turn the level controls of the amplifier to their minimum positions.

Step 4 Turn the source unit on. Check to see if the power LED located on the con- nection side of the amplifier is on. If not, please refer to the Power Connections and the Troubleshooting Tips sections of this manual for instruc- tions.

Step 5 If using an 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 of the system. If no sound is heard or if the output is distorted, turn the system off immediately. Refer to the Power