Orion Car Audio DEQ 30 manual Trouble Shooting, Installation, Tools for the Trade

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TROUBLE SHOOTING

Symptom

Probable Cause

Action to take

No output

Low or no remote turn-on input

Check remote turn-on voltage output at amplifier

 

 

and fix as needed.

 

Fuse blown

Check power wire integrity and check for speakers

 

 

shorts. Fix as needed and replace fuse.

 

Power wire not connected

Check power wire and ground connection and fix or

 

 

replace as needed.

 

Audio input not connected

Check input connections and fix or replace as needed.

 

Audio output not connected

Check output connections and fix or replace as

 

 

needed.

 

Speakers are blown

Check system with known working speaker and fix

 

 

or replace speakers as needed.

 

Amplifier not working

Test with known working amplifier and repair or

 

 

replace amplifier as needed.

No output

Analog/Digital input selector

Reconfigure analog/digital input selector

 

improperly configured.

to its proper setting.

 

TOSLINK/COAX input selector

Reconfigure TOSLINK/COAX input selector

 

improperly configured.

to its proper setting.

 

Analog input gains set to low

Reset input gains. Refer to the section”Setting

 

 

Analog Input Levels“ (Page 12) in this manual

 

 

for details

Audio cycles on / off

Thermal protection engage when

Make sure there is proper ventilation for unit

 

unit temperature exceeds 90ÞC

and improve ventilation as needed.

 

Loose or poor audio input

Check RCA connections and fix or replace as

 

 

needed.

 

Loose power connections

Check power wire and ground connections and fix

 

 

or replace as needed.

 

 

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INSTALLATION

The installation of all ORION components will determine the overall performance result. Improper installation will not only limit the performance of your ORION system but also potentially compromise the reliability of this digital processor. To ensure proper sonic results and component reliability, please refer to your Authorized ORION dealer for installation assistance and advice. If you decide to perform the installation yourself, read the entire installation section of this manual before beginning the installation.

TOOLS FOR THE TRADE

Listed are tools required to perform the installation. Having the proper tools will make the installation that much easier. Some of these tools are necessities. Some make the job much easier.

marking pen

electric drill with assorted drill bits

utility knife

Phillips and flat blade screwdrivers

pliers (standard and needle nose)

wire brush or sandpaper for chassis grounding

solder iron and solder

grommets

heat shrink tubing

nylon tie straps

volt/ohm meter (optional)

wire cutters

wire crimpers

wire strippers

RTA (real time analyzer)

Reference CD with 1 kHz Sine Wave at 0dB level (all bits high)

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Contents DEQ 30 Manual Introduction WHAT’S in the BOX Warranty Technical OverviewSpecifications Power Supply Analog Output SectionDigital Outputs Lock ANTI-JITTER Reduction CircuitCall OUT Features 11 12Tools for the Trade Trouble ShootingInstallation Power Connections Corrected Response Analog Inputs OEM Integration With Balanced InputsTime Alignment Error Problems Setting Analog Input Levels Is now setABSORPTION/REFLECTION Related NON-LINEARITY Problems Clip LED Illuminates When Input is OverloadedDigital Inputs ROLL-OFF Response Problems Selecting Digital InputsAnalog and Digital Outputs OFF-SCREEN Response Problems User Interface Digital DisplayUser Interface LED Indicators Crossover Points & Speaker Polarity Phase Shift ProblemsUser Interface Controls Output Level Incompatibility Problems Basic Equalization Preparation for EqualizationConstructive & Destructive Interference Problems Basic Equalization Resonance Problems Advanced Equalization Perfectly Flat Curve