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9.Start slowly increasing the gain until your target voltage from step one is achieved. If there are multiple amplifiers (more than one of the same sub amplifier). Set all amplifiers to the same output voltage.
10.Now turn source unit down and reconnect speakers.
11.Play music you are familiar with and listen to the system to deter- mine if it’s too loud. If the system is too loud; turn the gain down until a desired output is achieved. Never turn the gain up because clipping and distortion may occur.
12.Your system is now properly tuned to its maximum potential. Enjoy!
Amplifier Visual Troubleshooting
Your new Orion HCCA amplifier has three indicator lights (LED’s) on the top cover of the amplifier as seen in the next figure. These lights are very useful in troubleshooting possible amplifier problems and issues.
Power LED: This LED lights up green when the amplifier is turned on. This represents normal operation if the Protection/ESP Status LED is on solid, and the Thermal LED is off.
Protection /ESP Status Indicator LED: This LED lights up blue if the amplifier goes into protection. It also will flash when the amplifier is powering up, approximately
ssShort: Speaker wires pinched or shorted together or to ground (frame of vehicle). ESP Status LED will also flash two short flashes, followed by a long pause( approximately
ssOvercurrent: Check for possible speaker issue(s) or speaker wiring
pinched in a door or other metal. Make sure speaker(s) load is not below minimum 1Ω load. The ESP Status LED will also flash 2 short pulses, followed by a long pause.
ssDC Offset: This can happen if the installation inadvertently connects the power wire to the speaker input(s). This can also happen if the amplifier has an internal problem. The amplifier will flash 4 short pulses, followed by a long pause, then repeat.
ssUndervoltage: Vehicle charging system is not supplying enough voltage to the amplifier. This can also occur if you use too small
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