Orion Car Audio 600D Amplifier Wiring, Remote Gain Operation, Power Connections for the 2500D

Remote Gain Operation

The remote gain port provides easy remote access to the internal gain structure of the HCCA power amplifier. The RGC-1 plugs into the amplifier via the 1/8" mini jack plug. The RGC-1 can be installed in the front of the vehicle to control the amplifier gain level. The RGC-1 can be used as a bass level control when used on an amplifier dedicated to subwoofers.

In addition, one RGC-1 can be used on multiple sub amplifiers. Plug the RGC-1 into the first amp that must have its RCA output selection switch in the MASTER position. The RGC-1 information will now be sent to subsequent amps via the MASTER signal.

AMPLIFIER WIRING

Power Connections for the 600D and 1200D

●Orion 600D Fuse Size: 1 x 50 AMP MAXI

●Orion1200D Fuse Size: 3 x 40 AMP ATC

●Power connections accept up to 4 AWG wire.

●4 AWG power and ground wire recommended for optimal performance.

●Connect 12V+ to the battery through fuse holder. This connection provides +12V main power to the amplifier.

●Power wire must be fused no more than 18" from battery.

●Ground amplifier to a good chassis ground as close as possible to the amplifier.

●Connect REM terminal to remote turn-on lead from source unit. This connection provides +12V power to turn-on the amplifier.

●Add extra ground wire between the negative terminal of the battery and the chassis.

Power Connections for the 2500D

●Power connections accept up to 4 AWG wire.

●Dual 4 AWG power and ground wire required for proper performance.

●Connect 12V+ to the battery through power distribution and fuse holder. This connection provides +12V main power to the amplifier.

●Power wires must be fused no more than 18" from battery.

●Terminate both grounds of the amplifier to a good chassis ground as close as pos- sible to the amplifier.

●Connect REM terminal to remote turn-on lead from source unit. This connection provides +12V power to turn-on the amplifier.

●Add an extra ground wire between the negative terminal of the battery and the chassis. Either dual 4 AWG or single 1/0 AWG is recommended.

NOTE: The addition of a ground wire from the battery to the chassis of the vehicle improves the ability of the battery to supply power to the amplifier. This is recom- mended because the current delivery of the factory electrical system was designed only to accommodate electronics supplied by the auto manufacturer.

WARNING! The Orion 2500D has two separate four-gauge power and ground inputs. Both pairs of connections must use 4 AWG power wire for proper operation. Failure to do this may damage the amplifier and is not covered under war- ranty. The 2500D cannot be operated in a bridge or strapped configuration, attempting to do so will damage the amplifier.

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