Orion Car Audio 2500D, 600D, 1200D manual Speaker Connections, Bridging

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Speaker Connections

The Orion 600D, 1200D, and 2500D amplifiers offer two positive and two negative output terminals for ease of connecting the speakers to the amplifier. Since these are mono ampli- fiers, the speaker connectors are paralleled internally. Each amplifier is stable to 1W.

Bridging

For bridging into a single speaker load, the Orion 600D and 1200D have the ability to be bridged with another amplifier of the same model. To do this you must utilize the COPY/GAIN/MASTER switch settings. For the MASTER amplifier, set the switch setting to MASTER. This will route the signal through RCA to the other (slave) amplifier. Refer to Auxiliary Output Configuration section of this guide. To set the PHASE switch on the (slave) amp, move the phase switch from 0 to 180, exactly opposite of the master amp. Refer to the Phase Switches section of this guide.

On the (slave) amplifier be sure to turn off all crossovers. For the speaker connections, con- nect the positive (+) speaker lead from the speaker to the positive (+) speaker terminal of the master amplifier. On the negative (-) speaker connection, take the negative (-) speaker terminal of the master amplifier and connect it directly to the negative (-) speaker terminal of the (slave) amplifier. The remaining positive (+) speaker terminal of the (slave) amplifier must be connected to the negative (-) speaker lead from the speaker. The impedance of the speaker must not exceed 2W.

NOTE: For best results, connect both negative speaker terminals on the master amp to both negative terminals on the slave amp using at least 12 AWG cable.

WARNING! The Orion 2500D is not designed to work in a bridged or strapped configu- ration. Attempting to apply these configurations will damage the amplifier and will not be covered under warranty.

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Contents Page Contents Practice Safe Sound IntroductionWhat’s in the Box Record Your Serial Number and Date Limited TWO-YEAR Consumer WarrantyAmplifier Section Orion 600D Orion 1200D Orion 2500D SpecificationsCrossover Section END Panel Layouts Directed Electronics, Inc Amplifier Settings Adjusting INTELLi Q Fine Tuning the CrossoversLow-Pass Crossover High-Pass CrossoverEnclosure Type Boost Levels Infinite Baffle Example High-Pass Set at 30HzSealed Example High-Pass Set at 30Hz Sealed Example High-Pass Set at 20HzVented Example High-Pass Set at 30Hz Power Connections for the 600D and 1200D Amplifier WiringPower Connections for the 2500D Remote Gain OperationBridging Speaker ConnectionsGeneral Precautions and Installation Tips Amplifier InstallationChoosing Mounting Locations Passenger CompartmentTools of the Trade Step By Step InstallationTesting the System SET UP and TroubleshootingAdjusting the Sound of the System Symptom Probable Cause Action To Take Troubleshooting TipsInternal Crossover Configuration Directed Electronics, Inc Directed Electronics, Inc Warranty