Orion Car Audio 200 owner manual Choosing Mounting Locations, Passenger Compartment

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CHOOSING MOUNTING LOCATIONS

The location of your XTREMEamplifier will depend on several important issues. Due to the low profile size of the XTREME amplifiers, there are many possible installation locations that will yield satisfactory amplifier performance. Always mount the amplifier in a place that protects the amplifier from the elements. In addition, mount the amplifier on a stable, flat mounting surface. As with any amplifier, there are several possible mounting locations and configurations that can be optimal. We will cover the most obvious of situations.

1" Minimum

PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

If you are going to mount the amplifier in the passenger compartment, make sure you have adequate room for ventilation. XTREME amplifiers have been designed to make possible under seat mounting. 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 XTREME amplifier in the trunk provides excellent performance as long as you do not mount the amplifier upside down or restrict the airflow around the heatsink of the amplifier. For optimal results, mount the amplifier with the cooling fins in the vertical position. This type of mounting will yield the best cooling due to the convection effect of the amplifier chassis.

ENGINE COMPARTMENT MOUNTING

Do not mount XTREME amplifier in the engine compartment. The amplifier was not designed to endure the harsh environment of the exterior elements.

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Contents Xtreme 200/400.4 Table of Contents T R O D U C T I O N Record Your Serial Number and Date About this ManualPractice Safe Sound WHAT’S in the BOX Warranty Page Specifications XtremeCrossover Technical Design Features XtremeTechnical Design Features System Planning SystemAmplifier System Planning System Planning System Planning Amplifier System Planning System Planning Installation Tools of the TradePower Connections Channel Stereo Configuration Speaker ConnectionsSingle Bridged Configuration TRI-MODE 3-CHANNEL Configuration Channel Stereo Configuration Channel STEREO/BRIDGED Configuration TWO-CHANNEL Bridged Configuration TRI-MODE 6-CHANNEL Configuration Output Configurations Channel Amplifier Input Configurations Internal Crossover ConfigurationSignal Input and Output Level Controls Fine Tuning the CrossoverChoosing Mounting Locations Passenger CompartmentGeneral Precautions and Installation Tips Step by Step Installation Testing the System Adjusting the Sound of the System Page Troubleshooting Tips Symptom Probable Cause Action to TakePage Autosound 2000 1-2-3 Method of Logical Troubleshooting Autosound 2000 Troubleshooting TipsQuick Check for Troubleshooting CAR Audio Systems Time for Processors Summation Page High Performance CAR Audio