Orion Car Audio CO500.1, CO800.1 owner manual Introduction, WHAT’S in the BOX, Practice Safe Sound

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Introduction

Thank you for your purchase of a Orion Cobalt power amplifier.. Each Orion Cobalt amplifier is designed to be the leader in its class offering the most power, advanced features, and extreme ease of use.. In high-end sound systems or high SPL systems, Orion Cobalt amplifiers will give you years of trouble-free performance..

●CO500.1 - 250 Watt - single-channel Class A/B amplifier with built-in fully variable low-pass crossover.. Equipped with remote gain, the CO500.1 is capable of one-channel operation with a maximum power of 500 W into 2 ohm..

●CO800.1 - 400 Watt - single-channel Class A/B amplifier with built-in fully variable low-pass crossover.. Equipped with optional remote gain, the CO800.1 is capable of one-channel operation with a maximum power of 800 Watts into 2 ohm..

The installation of all Orion Cobalt components will determine the overall performance result.. Improper installation will not only limit the performance of your Orion Cobalt system but also potentially compromise the reliability of this amplifier.. To ensure proper sonic results and com- ponent reliability, please refer to your authorized dealer for installation assistance or advice.. If you decide to perform the installation yourself, be sure to read the entire manual before begin- ning the installation..

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

●(1) Amplifier

●(2) Spare fuse(s)

●(4) #8 self-tapping black Phillips head pan head screws

●(1) Amplifier installation and operation manual

●(1) RGC-2 Remote bass control

Practice Safe Sound™

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..

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Contents Amplifier Model Table of Contents Introduction WHAT’S in the BOXPractice Safe Sound Tools of the Trade End Panel LayoutsInput Plate Output Plate CEA SpecificationsHigh Level Harnesses Amplifier SettingsLow-Pass Crossover Amplifier WiringPower Connections for the Orion Cobalt CO500.1 and CO800.1 Speaker Wiring Diagram CO500.1/CO800.1Passenger Compartment Amplifier InstallationBridging Choosing Mounting LocationsGeneral Precautions and Installation Tips Step By Step InstallationTrunk Compartment Testing 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 CO500.1 CO800.1Crossover Section Directed electronics-all rights reserved Agencement DES Panneaux Dextrémité Panneau dentrée figurePanneau de sortie figure Réglages DE Lamplificateur Configurations dentrée et sortie du signalSpécifications DE Lace Faisceaux À Haut NiveauCâblage DE Lamplificateur Branchement en pont Installation DE LamplificateurChoix de lemplacement du montage Câblage des haut-parleurs CO500.1/CO800.1Précautions générales et conseils dinstallation Installation étape par étapeCoffre Essai du système Réglage ET DépannageRéglage sonore du système Symptôme Cause probable Faire Conseils de dépannageDirected electronics-all rights reserved SpÉcifications Section amplificateur CO500.1 CO800.1Section répartiteur Disposiciones del panel de extremo Placa de entrada figuraPlaca de salida figura Arneses DE Cableado DE Alto Nivel Configuraciones del amplificadorConfiguraciones de salida y entrada de señal Especificaciones de la CEACableado del amplificador Selección de ubicaciones de montaje Diagrama de cableado de altavoces del CO500.1/CO800.1Instalación del amplificador Conexión en puenteCompartimiento de pasajeros MaleteroPrecauciones generales y sugerencias de instalación Configuración y detección y reparación de averías Instalación paso a pasoPrueba del sistema Ajuste de sonido del sistema Síntoma Causa probable Medidas a tomar Sugerencias de detección y reparación de averíasVuelva a ajustar los crossovers.. Consulte la sec Especificaciones Sección de amplificador CO500.1 CO800.1Sección de crossover Layout DER Endplatten Anschlussplatte abbildungAusgangsplatte abbildung Verstärkereinstellungen Signaleingangs- und -ausgangskonfigurationenCEA-DATEN HOCHPEGEL-LEITUNGSSYSTEMEVerstärkeranschluss Wahl der Einbaustelle VerstärkerinstallationLautsprecher-Anschlussdiagramm CO500.1/CO800.1 BrückenmodusAllgemeine Vorsichts- und Installationshinweise FahrgastraumKofferraum Einrichtung und Problembehebung Schrittweise InstallationSystemtest Systemsound einstellen Symptom Mögliche Ursache Lösung ProblemlösungenDirected electronics-all rights reserved Daten Verstärkerbereich CO500.1 CO800.1Crossover-Bereich Layout DEI Pannelli Terminali Pannello d’ingresso figuraPannello di uscita figura Impostazioni dell’amplificatore Configurazione dei segnali d’ingresso e di uscitaSpecifiche CEA Cavi DI Livello AltoCablaggio dell’amplificatore Installazione dell’amplificatore Scelta del punto di installazioneCablaggio a ponte Precauzioni generali e suggerimenti per l’installazione AbitacoloBagagliaio Messa a punto e soluzione dei problemi Procedura di installazioneProva dell’impianto Regolazione dell’audio dell’impianto Sintomo Causa probabile Intervento necessario Soluzione dei problemiDirected electronics-all rights reserved Dati tecnici Sezione amplificatore CO500.1 CO800.1Sezione crossover Layouts DOS Painéis Painel de entrada figuraPainel de saída figura Ajustes do amplificador Configurações de entrada e saída dos sinaisEspecificações da CEA Ligações DE Alto NívelConexão dos cabos do amplificador Escolha de locais de instalação Instalação do amplificadorEsquema de conexão dos alto-falantes ao CO500.1/CO800.1 Ligação em ponteCabine de passageiros Porta-malasPrecauções gerais e sugestões de instalação Instalação e resolução de problemas Instalação passo a passoComo testar o sistema Como ajustar o som do sistema Problema Provável causa Medida a ser tomada Sugestões para resolução de problemasReajuste os crossovers.. Consulte as instruções Especificações Seção do amplificador CO500.1 CO800.1Seção do crossover Warranty