Orion Cobalt Amplifiers Owner's manual

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Brand
Orion
Model
Cobalt Amplifiers
Category
Car audio amplifiers
Type
Owner's manual

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LIMITED TWO MONTH CONSUMER WARRANTY AND ONE YEAR CONSUMER WARRANTY
WHEN PURCHASED AND INSTALLED FROM AUTHORIZED ORION DEALER
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the date of the original purchase receipt.
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reason due to manufacturing defect or malfunction during the warranty period.
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the following;
Damage due to improper installation and sound settings, excessive or insufficient voltage spikes,
and use of inferior low grade wiring.
Subsequent Damage to other components
Damage caused by exposure to moisture, excessive heat, chemical cleaners, and/or UV Radiation.
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Care Department at 1-855-475-6048.
CB1200.1D
CB2400.1D
CB3200.1D
CB5000.1D
4 CHANNEL AMPLIFIERS
CB600.4
CB1000.4
CB1500.4
CB2000.4
CB3400.4
2 CHANNEL AMPLIFIERS
CB300.2
CB600.2
CB2700.2
MONOBLOCK CLASS AB 2 OHM AMPLIFIERS
CB1500.5
CB2700.5
5 CHANNEL AMPLIFIERS
CB700.1M2
CB1100.1M2
CB2400.1D2
MONOBLOCK CLASS D 1 OHM AMPLIFIERS
MONOBLOCK CLASS D 2 OHM AMPLIFIERS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction................................................................................. .......2
Installation Instructions...................................................................... .2
Record Your Serial Number and Date.................................................... 2
Functions....................................................................................... 3~4
Operation ...........................................................................................5
Trouble Shooting.......................................................................... ...... 5
Precautions ........................................................................................6
Fuse Replacement.............................................................................. 6
Stereo Mode .................................................................................7~10
Speakers Connections..................................................................11~17
Bridged Mode.............................................................................. 18~20
~26
Power Connection Leads................................................................... 27
Wiring Instructions............................................................................ 28
Operation .........................................................................................29
Interference ......................................................................................30
Specification ...............................................................................31~35
Speaker Connections At Bridged...................................................21
2
Thank you for purchasing our car audio amplifier. These power amplifier has been
designed to provide high quality performance with minimum
maintenance. However, it's performance will only be as good as the care and
quality of components with which is installed. We therefore advise that you read
these instructions very carefully to familiarize yourself with the product and it's
features.
Before installing the power amplifier please read this instruction manual carefully.
The instructions for mounting and connecting the set have to be followed precisely.
If necessary, a service center should be consulted.
All connection for DC power, signal input and speaker outputs can be carried out
easily and safely by way of RCA and screwed terminals.
Please choose a mounting place without any direct weather influences. Note that
the amplifier generates heat so that a well ventilated place is necessary.
According to your car's construction the set can be made very carefully in order to
ensure the amplifier's full performance and reliability.
Keep the wire connections as short as possible with sufficient length in
order to minimize power losses and provide a higher audio output of the system.
For safety reasons route all power and speaker wiring by using the exiting wire
channels.
To minimize damage to the cables, take care that they do not pass sharp edged
metal.
Lay all cables as far away as possible from the ignition cables, modules in the
boot and under the key dashboard, as these create interference.
Add a fuse into the (+) power cable in a distance of not more than30cm from the
positive battery pole.
Keep the length of the power wires as short as possible . It is better to use power
cables which are short and then longer speaker cables.
In order to reduce interference , please pay attention to the wiring instructions.
INTRODUCTION
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
To ensure your warranty, please record the following information regarding
your new amplifier.
RECORD YOUR SERIAL NUMBER AND DATE
Model:
Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:
Purchased from:
R
L
GAININPUT MODE
BASS BOOST
HPF MODE LPF REMOTE
40Hz 500Hz
HPF LPF
FULL
50Hz
4KHz
0dB +10dB
Min
Max
LO HI
LINE INPUT
LINE OUTPWR
PRO
3
FUNCTIONS
R
L
PRO
PWR
GAIN
BASS BOOST
LPF
REMOTE
15Hz 0dB
+18dB
MIN MAX
LINE INPUT
LINE OUT
400Hz
PHASESUB SONIC
25HzOFF
O
0
O
180
CB700.1M2/CB1100.1M2
PRO
PWR
REMOTE
0dB +10dB
HPFMODELPF
OUTPUT
INPUT
50Hz
4KHz
HPF
FULL
LPF
GAIN
Min
Max
CH3
CH4
CH2
CH1CH4
CH3
BASS BOOST
0dB +10dB
MODEHPF
50Hz
4KHz
HPF
FULL
GAIN
Min
Max
LPF
40Hz 500Hz
BASS BOOST
INPUT MODE
LPF
40Hz 500Hz
INPUT MODE
HI
LO
HI
LO
CB300.2/CB600.2
CB600.4/CB1000.4/CB1500.4/CB2000.4
4
HPF MODE GAIN INPUT MODE
HI
LO
HI
LO
Min
Max
4KHz
50Hz
4KHz
MODE
FULL
HPF
FULL
HPF
Min
Max
CH1/CH2
CH3/CH4
CH1 CH3
CH4CH2
INPUT
CH5
R
L
INPUT MODE
HI
LO
GAIN
Min
Max
0dB
+18dB
400Hz 15Hz
LPF
BASS BOOST
REMOTE
CH5
PWR
PRO
50Hz
FUNCTIONS
Input Mode
Gain control
LPF / HPF control
Mosfet power supply
1~5 Channel Power Amplifier
CB1500.5 / CB2700.5
CB1200.1D/CB2400.1D2/CB2400.1D/CB3200.1D /CB5000.1D
R
L
PRO
PWR
BRIDGED
OUT
IN
PRO
PWR
GAIN
BASS BOOST
LPF
REMOTE
15Hz 0dB
+18dB
Min
Max
LINE INPUT
LINE OUT
400Hz
PHASESUB SONIC
25HzOFF
O
0
O
180
PRO
CB2700.2
CB3400.4
R
L
GAIN
BASS BOOST
HPF
MODE
LPF
REMOTE
40Hz 500Hz
HPF LPF
FULL
50Hz
4KHz
0dB +18dB
Min
Max
LINE INPUT
LINE OUT
PWR
PRO
0
0
0
180
PHASE
INPUT MODE
LO HI
PWR
PRO
0dB
+18dB
BASS BOOST
Min
Max
GAIN
REMOTE
LPF
500Hz 40Hz
HPF
50Hz 4KHz
MODE
HPF
LPF
FULL
INPUT MODE
LO
HI
OUTPUT
CH4
CH3
CH3
INPUT
CH4 CH2
CH1
HPF
50Hz 4KHz
INPUT MODE
LO
HI
Min
Max
GAIN
MODE
HPF
LPF
FULL
0dB
+18dB
BASS BOOST
LPF
40Hz 500Hz
Sub Sonic control
Bass Boost control
Thermal protection
LED Power and Protection Indicator
Low Input and High Input Selected
5
OPERATION
GND(-)=GROUND CONNECTION
Connect the GND terminal to the chassis ground of your car and take care of best
electric and mechanic contact. In doing so, drill a hole in to the car chassis near
the amplifier then remove color, dirt or any other substance from the ground point.
After that fasten the cable end with added ring terminal by using a screw. Ensure
that the ground connection is as short as possible and that the cable diameter is
sufficient ( min 4 mm" ). Route the ground cables from the radio and all other
equipment parts. like equalizer. active crossover network or other amplifiers, to
the same ground point.
+12V=POWER SUPPLY
Connect the +12V terminal to the positive pole of the battery with a lead cable
and add a fuse in to the power cable in a distance of not more then 30 cm from the
battery. The lead cables's diameter should be at least 4 mm' for a length of 3m
and 6 mm" for a length of 6m.
REM(ON/OFF)REMOTE CONTROL
Connect the REM terminal to the automatic antenna connector of your car radio.
Now when turning on and off your car radio. the amplifier automatically switches
ON and OFF. A cable diameter of 0.5mm is sufficient.
FUSE
The amplifier is equipped with a plug-in auto fuse protecting the set against fault
conditions. Do not use a fuse with a higher value and never bridge the fuse over,
as this may lead to irreparability damage so that ant any claim for warranty is
denied.
No Function:
The connection cable is not connected correctly ( = terminal BATT/GND /REM).
Ensure that all connections and mechanic contact and that the jacket has been
removed. The fuse is defective-pay attention to the correct value of a new fuse!
No Sound:
Speaker cable or speaker plug are not connected correctly.
No Sound /Red LED Protection Shines:
The plus and minus wires of the speaker cable have contact, thus eliminate the
short circuit. If you use a 2 Ohm speaker in stereo mode, a 4 Ohm speaker in
bridge mode or tri-mode and the se is overloaded, then turn the gain control to
"min " until the operation is free of trouble.
Poor Sound Quality ( Distortions ):
The speakers are overloaded, therefore turn down the volume level and check
the volume control positions.
No Stereo Sound And A Weak Bass:
Speaker cables (+) and (-) are mixed up, unit wired out of phase.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
6
PRECAUTIONS
FUSE REPLACEMENT
If the fuse blows, check the power connection and replace the f use. If the fuse
blows again after replacement, there may be an internal malfunction. In this case,
consult your dealer.
WARNING:
Use the specified amperage fuse. Use of a higher amperage fuse may cause
serious damage.
PROTECTION CIRCUIT:
This amplifier is provided with a protection circuit which operates in the following
cases when:
the unit is overheated.
the speaker terminals are short circuited.
This unit is designed for negative ground 12V DC operation only.
Use speakers with an impedance of 2 or 4 Ohms ( 2 to 4 Ohm when used as
bridging amplifier )
Avoid installing the unit where:
-It would be subject to high temperatures, such as from direct sunlight or hot air
from the heater.
-It would be exposed to rain or moisture.
-It would be subject to dust or dirt.
If your car is parked in direct sunlight and there is a considerable rise in
temperature inside the car, allow the unit to cool off before operation.
When installing the unit horizontally, be sure not to cover the heatsink fins with
the floor carpet.
If this unit is placed too close to the car radio, an interference may occur. In this
case, separate the amplifier from the car radio.
This power amplifier employs a protection circuit to protect the transistors and
speakers if the amplifier m lfunctions. Do not attempt to test the protection
circuits by covering the heatsink or connecting improper loads.
Do not use the unit with a weak auto battery as its optimum performance
depends on a normal battery supply voltage.
For safety reasons, keep the volume of your car audio system moderate so that
you can still hear normal traffic sounds outside your car.
a
7
STEREO MODE
CB300.2/CB600.2
CAR STEREO
R
L
R
L
GAININPUT MODE
BASS BOOST
HPF MODE LPF REMOTE
40Hz 500Hz
HPF LPF
FULL
50Hz
4KHz
0dB +10dB
Min
Max
LO HI
LINE INPUT
LINE OUTPWR
PRO
8
STEREO MODE
CAR STEREO
R
L
R
L
GAIN
BASS BOOST
HPF
MODE
LPF
REMOTE
40Hz 500Hz
HPF LPF
FULL
50Hz
4KHz
0dB +18dB
Min
Max
LINE INPUT
LINE OUT
PWR
PRO
0
0
0
180
PHASE
INPUT MODE
LO HI
CB2700.2
CB3400.4
CAR STEREO
CH1 CH2CH4 CH3
PWR
PRO
0dB
+18dB
BASS BOOST
Min
Max
GAIN
REMOTE
LPF
500Hz 40Hz
HPF
50Hz 4KHz
MODE
HPF
LPF
FULL
INPUT MODE
LO
HI
OUTPUT
CH4
CH3
CH3
INPUT
CH4 CH2
CH1
HPF
50Hz 4KHz
INPUT MODE
LO
HI
Min
Max
GAIN
MODE
HPF
LPF
FULL
0dB
+18dB
BASS BOOST
LPF
40Hz 500Hz
CB600.4/CB1000.4/CB1500.4/CB2000.4
CAR STEREO
CH1 CH2CH4 CH3
PRO
PWR
REMOTE
0dB +10dB
HPFMODELPF
OUTPUT
INPUT
50Hz
4KHz
HPF
FULL
LPF
GAIN
Min
Max
CH3
CH4
CH2
CH1CH4
CH3
BASS BOOST
0dB +10dB
MODEHPF
50Hz
4KHz
HPF
FULL
GAIN
Min
Max
LPF
40Hz 500Hz
BASS BOOST
INPUT MODE
LPF
40Hz 500Hz
INPUT MODE
HI
LO
HI
LO
9
STEREO MODE
10
STEREO MODE
CB1500.5/2700.5
CAR STEREO
CH3 CH4CH2 CH1 CH5
L R
HPF MODE GAIN INPUT MODE
HI
LO
HI
LO
Min
Max
4KHz
4KHz
MODE
FULL
HPF
FULL
HPF
Min
Max
CH1/CH2
CH3/CH4
CH1 CH3
CH4CH2
INPUT
CH5
R
L
INPUT MODE
HI
LO
GAIN
Min
Max
0dB
+18dB
400Hz 15Hz
LPF
BASS BOOST
REMOTE
CH5
PWR
PRO
50Hz
50Hz
Input Mode
Gain control
LPF / HPF control
Mosfet power supply
1~5 Channel Power Amplifier
Remote control
Bass Boost control
Thermal protection
LED Power and Protection Indicator
Low Input
CB700.1M2/CB1100.1M2
CAR STEREO
R
L
R
L
PRO
PWR
GAIN
BASS BOOST
LPF
REMOTE
15Hz 0dB
+18dB
MIN MAX
LINE INPUT
LINE OUT
400Hz
PHASESUB SONIC
25HzOFF
O
0
O
180
CAR STEREO
R
L
CB1200.1D/CB2400.1D2/CB2400.1D/CB3200.1D/5000.1D
R
L
PRO
PWR
BRIDGED
OUT
IN
PRO
PWR
GAIN
BASS BOOST
LPF
REMOTE
15Hz 0dB
+18dB
Min
Max
LINE INPUT
LINE OUT
400Hz
PHASESUB SONIC
25HzOFF
O
0
O
180
PRO
11
SPEAKERS CONNECTIONS
12
SPEAKERS CONNECTIONS
CB1500.4/CB2000.4
Ch3
SPEAKER
2~4Ohm
Ch4
SPEAKER
2~4Ohm
Ch1
SPEAKER
2~4Ohm
Ch2
SPEAKER
2~4Ohm
CB600.4/CB1000.4
Ch1
SPEAKER
2~4Ohm
Ch2
SPEAKER
2~4Ohm
Ch3
SPEAKER
2~4Ohm
Ch4
SPEAKER
2~4Ohm
BRIDGED
REM GND
+12V
POWER INPUT
CH1 CH2
CH3 CH4
FUSES
SPEAKER OUTPUT
BRIDGED
REM GND
+12V
POWER INPUT
CH1 CH2
CH3 CH4
FUSES
SPEAKER OUTPUT
Ch1
SPEAKER
2~4Ohm
Ch2
SPEAKER
2~4Ohm
Ch3
SPEAKER
2~4Ohm
Ch4
SPEAKER
2~4Ohm
CB3400.4
REM
+12V
GND
POWER INPUT
CH1 CH2
BRIDGED
CH3 CH4
BRIDGED
SPEAKER OUTPUT
CB300.2
LEFT
SPEAKER
2~4Ohm
RIGHT
SPEAKER
2~4Ohm
SPEAKER OUTPUT
REM
+12V
GND
POWER INPUT
FUSE
LEFT RIGHT
BRIDGED
30A
CB600.4:30Ax2
CB1000.4:35Ax2
CB1500.4:30Ax3
CB2000.4:35Ax3
CB3400.4:150A
13 14
SPEAKERS CONNECTIONS SPEAKERS CONNECTIONS
CB600.2
LEFT
SPEAKER
2~4Ohm
RIGHT
SPEAKER
2~4Ohm
SPEAKER OUTPUT
REM
+12V
GND
POWER INPUT
LEFT RIGHT
BRIDGED
FUSES
30A X 2
CB2700.2
L
SPEAKER
2~4Ohm
R
SPEAKER
2~4Ohm
REM
POWER INPUT
SPEAKER OUTPUT
BRIDGED
+12V
GND
LEFT RIGHT
CB1500.5
CB2700.5
SPEAKER OUTPUT
CH5
BRIDGED
CH3 CH4
CH1 CH2
SPEAKER OUTPUT
MIN 1
REM
POWER INPUT
GND
+12V
CB2700.2:150A
CB2700.5:150A
CB1500.5:100A
15
SPEAKERS CONNECTIONS SPEAKERS CONNECTIONS
16
CB1200.1D
POWER INPUT
SPEAKER OUTPUT
FUSES
+12V
REM GND
MIN 1
30A X 3
+ +
MONO SPEAKER
1~4Ohm
CB700.1M2
+ +
MONO SPEAKER
2~4Ohm
CB1100.1M2
+ +
MONO SPEAKER
2~4Ohm
FUSES
POWER INPUT
SPEAKER OUTPUT
REM+12V GND
MIN 2
25A X 2
FUSES
POWER INPUT
SPEAKER OUTPUT
REM+12V
GND
MIN 2
30A X 3
CB2400.1D
POWER INPUT
SPEAKER OUTPUT
+12V
REM GND
FUSES
30A X 4
MIN 1
+ +
MONO SPEAKER
1~4Ohm
CB3200.1D
POWER INPUT
SPEAKER OUTPUT
+12V
REM GND
FUSES
30A X 5
MIN 1
+ +
MONO SPEAKER
1~4Ohm
17
18
BRIDGED MODE
SPEAKERS CONNECTIONS
CB1500.4/CB2000.4
MONO SPEAKER
4~8Ohm
MONO SPEAKER
4~8Ohm
BRIDGED
REM GND
+12V
POWER INPUT
CH1 CH2
CH3 CH4
FUSES
SPEAKER OUTPUT
CB600.4/CB1000.4
MONO SPEAKER
4~8Ohm
MONO SPEAKER
4~8Ohm
BRIDGED
REM GND
+12V
POWER INPUT
CH1 CH2
CH3 CH4
FUSES
SPEAKER OUTPUT
CB2400.1D2
POWER INPUT
SPEAKER OUTPUT
+12V
REM GND
FUSES
30A X 4
MIN 2
+ +
MONO SPEAKER
2~4Ohm
REM
POWER INPUT
SPEAKER OUTPUT
+12V
GND
+ +
MONO SPEAKER
2~4Ohm
CB5000.1D
CB600.4:30Ax2
CB1000.4:35Ax2
CB1500.4:30Ax3
CB2000.4:35Ax3
CB5000.1D:250A
19
20
BRIDGED MODE BRIDGED MODE
CB3400.4
REM
+12V
GND
POWER INPUT
CH1 CH2
BRIDGED
CH3 CH4
BRIDGED
SPEAKER OUTPUT
MONO SPEAKER
4~8Ohm
MONO SPEAKER
4~8Ohm
CB300.2
MONO SPEAKER
4~8Ohm
SPEAKER OUTPUT
REM
+12V
GND
POWER INPUT
FUSE
LEFT RIGHT
BRIDGED
30A
CB600.2
MONO SPEAKER
4~8Ohm
SPEAKER OUTPUT
REM
+12V
GND
POWER INPUT
LEFT RIGHT
BRIDGED
FUSES
30A X 2
CB2700.2
REM
POWER INPUT
SPEAKER OUTPUT
BRIDGED
+12V
GND
LEFT RIGHT
MONO SPEAKER
4~8Ohm
CB1500.5
MONO SPEAKER
4~8Ohm
MONO SPEAKER
4~8Ohm
MONO SPEAKER
4~8Ohm
MONO SPEAKER
4~8Ohm
SPEAKER OUTPUT
CH5
BRIDGED
CH3 CH4
CH1 CH2
SPEAKER OUTPUT
MIN 1
REM
POWER INPUT
GND
+12V
CB2700.5
CB3400.4:150A
CB2700.2:150A
CB1500.5:100A
CB2700.5:150A
21 22
SPEAKERS CONNECTIONS AT BRIDGED SPEAKERS CONNECTIONS AT BRIDGED
BATTERY
DC 12V
To a metal
part of car
AMP 2
AMP 1
CB1200.1D/CB2400.1D/CB3200.1D
2~8Ohm
CAR STEREO
AMP 2
AMP 1
CB1200.1D/CB2400.1D/CB3200.1D
MASTER
SAVEL
R
L
PRO
PWR
BRIDGED
OUT
IN
PRO
PWR
GAIN
BASS BOOST
LPF
REMOTE
15Hz 0dB
+18dB
Min
Max
LINE INPUT
LINE OUT
400Hz
PHASESUB SONIC
25HzOFF
O
0
O
180
PRO
R
L
PRO
PWR
BRIDGED
OUT
IN
PRO
PWR
GAIN
BASS BOOST
LPF
REMOTE
15Hz 0dB
+18dB
Min
Max
LINE INPUT
LINE OUT
400Hz
PHASESUB SONIC
25HzOFF
O
0
O
180
PRO
POWER INPUT
SPEAKER OUTPUT
+12V
REM GND
FUSES
30A X 5
MIN 1
POWER INPUT
SPEAKER OUTPUT
+12V
REM GND
FUSES
30A X 5
MIN 1
CB1200.1D:30Ax3
CB2400.1D:30Ax4
CB3200.1D:30Ax5
CB1200.1D:30Ax3
CB2400.1D:30Ax4
CB3200.1D:30Ax5
23
24
SPEAKERS CONNECTIONS AT BRIDGED SPEAKERS CONNECTIONS AT BRIDGED
BATTERY
DC 12V
To a metal
part of car
AMP 2
AMP 1
CB5000.1D
CAR STEREO
AMP 2 S AVEL
AMP 1 MASTER
CB5000.1D
4~8Ohm
REM
POWER INPUT
SPEAKER OUTPUT
+12V
GND
LINE OUT
PWR
PRO
GAIN
Min
Max
SUB SONIC
REMOTE
400Hz 15Hz
LPF
PHASE
0dB
+18dB
BASS BOOST
LINE INPUT
25Hz
OFF
O
0
O
180
R
L
OUT
IN
BRIDGED
LINE OUT
PWR
PRO
GAIN
Min
Max
SUB SONIC
REMOTE
400Hz 15Hz
LPFPHASE
0dB +18dB
BASS BOOST
LINE INPUT
25Hz
OFF
O
0
O
180
R
L
OUT
IN
BRIDGED
REM
POWER INPUT
SPEAKER OUTPUT
+12V
GND
CB5000.1D:250A
CB5000.1D:250A
SPEAKERS CONNECTIONS AT BRIDGED SPEAKERS CONNECTIONS AT BRIDGED
25
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BATTERY
DC 12V
To a metal
part of car
AMP 2
AMP 1
CB2400.1D2
4~8Ohm
CAR STEREO
AMP 2
AMP 1
MASTER
SAVEL
CB2400.1D2
R
L
PRO
PWR
BRIDGED
OUT
IN
PRO
PWR
GAIN
BASS BOOST
LPF
REMOTE
15Hz 0dB
+18dB
Min
Max
LINE INPUT
LINE OUT
400Hz
PHASESUB SONIC
25HzOFF
O
0
O
180
PRO
R
L
PRO
PWR
BRIDGED
OUT
IN
PRO
PWR
GAIN
BASS BOOST
LPF
REMOTE
15Hz 0dB
+18dB
Min
Max
LINE INPUT
LINE OUT
400Hz
PHASESUB SONIC
25HzOFF
O
0
O
180
PRO
POWER INPUT
SPEAKER OUTPUT
+12V
REM GND
FUSES
30A X 4
MIN 2
POWER INPUT
SPEAKER OUTPUT
+12V
REM GND
FUSES
30A X 4
MIN 2
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POWER CONNECTION LEADS
Connect the +12V power input lead only after all other leads have been
connected.
Be sure to connect the ground wire of the unit securely to a metal part of the car.
A lose connection may cause a malfunction of the amplifier.
REM: The unit is turned on by applying +12 Volts to this terminal. This terminal
does not draw heavy current like the Power Terminals so a thinner
connecting wire is acceptable. Standard 18 GAUGE is fine and the standard
color is yellow .lf the radio is equipped with a Power Antenna control wire, it can
drive this terminal . If the Power Antenna wire is already in use, you can still
splice into it. With this method, the unit will turn on automatically with the radio.
Use the power supply lead with a fuse attached whose value is the same as
original fuse.
Place the fuse in the power supply lead as close as possible to the car battery .
During a full power operation, maximum current will run through the system
Therefore, make sure that the leads to be connected to the +12V and GND
terminals of the unit respectively must be larger than 10-Gauge ( AWG.10).
NOTES ON THE POWER SUPPLY :
GND
REM
+12V
++
BATTERY
DC 12V
HEAD UNIT
( +12V)
REMOTE OUT
FUSE
to a metal part of car
POWER
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POWER CONNECTION
The battery terminal (+12V) must be connected directly to the positive terminal of
the vehicle battery to provide an adequate voltage source and minimize noise.
Connecting the battery terminal lead to any other point (such as the fuse block )
will reduce the power output and may cause noise and distortion. Use only #10
gauge or thicker (smaller gauge # ) wire for this lead and connect it to the terminal
of the battery after all other wiring is completed.
GROUND CONNECTION
The ground terminal (GND) connection is also critical to the correct operation of
the amplifier. Use a wire of the same gauge as the power connection ( #10 or thic-
ker)and connect it between the ground terminal (GND ) of the amplifier and a
metal part of the vehicle close to the mounting location. This wire should be as
short as possible and any paint or rust at the grounding point should be scraped
away to provide a clean metal surface to which the end of the ground wire can be
screwed or bolted.
REMOTE TURN-ON CONNECTION
The amplifier is turned on by applying +12V to the remote turn-on terminal (REM).
The wire lead to this terminal should be connected to the "Auto-Antenna " lead
from the car stereo which will provide the +12V only when the car stereo is turned
on. If the car stereo does not provide an Auto-Antenna" lead, the remote turn-on
lead may be wired to an "Accessory " or "Radio "terminal in the car's fuse block.
This will turn the amplifier on and off with the ignition key, regardless of whether
the car stereo is on or off. The remote turn-on lead does not carry large currents.
So #20 gauge wire may be used for this application.
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
Depending on the type and number of speakers used with the amplifier, wire them
to the speaker terminals as per the appropriate wiring diagram. For most
applications #18gauge wire should be used for the speaker leads but in no case
thinner than #20 gauge. For leads in excess of 10 feet # 16 gauge is recommen-
ded. When wiring the speakers, pay careful attention to the polarity of the termi-
nals on the speakers and make certain they correspond to the polarity of the c-
orresponding terminals on the amplifier. Do not ground any speaker leads to the
chassis of the vehicle.
INPUT CONNECTIONS
This amplifier features low-level input capability.
If the car stereo does not provide low-level outputs, the amplifier may be connec
-ted via the speaker (high-level) outputs from the stereo with a AUTOCRAFT line
converter.
WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
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After the amplifier has been installed and all connections have been made careful
-lyand securely, turn the radio on so that the amplifier is switched on automatically.
After a short power-on period, the amplifier reaches its full performance.
Now turn up the volume slowly using the volume control of the radio. If there is no
sound or only a distorted replay, switch off the radio immediately, the amplifier will
also switch off automatically, and check if all connections have been made correctly.
POWER=LED POWER INDICATOR
After the orderly connection of the three power terminals, the LED indicator shines
green and goes out with off.
PROTECT =LED PROTECTION INDICATOR
This set is equipped with an overload protection, immediately upon overloading
due to short circuit or much increased temperature the overload protection is
activated and the red LED indicator is shining. Through this the amplifier is
protected against damage. In case of the thermal protection a certain short cooling
time must be allowed after which the amplifier automatically resumes operation.
LEVEL CONTROL
The input level control allows the system to work well within a wide range of output
level. Choose the adjustment in the way that you achieve a sound most possibly
without any distortion. as a guideline the following procedure is recommended:
If you use several amplifier, the adjustment has to be made for each set separately,
tune up the volume of your car radio to 2/3 of the maximum volume.
Now turn the gain control of the amplifier from " Min " to " Max " direction until you
can hear distortions. Then turn the level control a little back to " Min ". The gain
control adjustment is finished now.
Attention! If you use 2 Ohm speakers in stereo mode. Tri-mode or 4 Ohm speakers
in bridge mode and the overload protection is triggered, turn the gain control to
" Min " direction, until the operation is free of trouble.
HIGH PASS AND LOW PASS CONTROLS
This amplifier has controls for making good sound
combination.
high pass and low pass
OPERATION
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INTERFERENCE
Use only a screened audio cable for the wiring between " low level in " of the
amplifier and RCA or DIN output of the radio .
Lay the signal, speaker and power cables separately with enough distance
from one another and also from each other car cable. lf not possible, you can
lay the circuit and ground cable together with the serial cables. Audio and
speaker cable should be as far away from these as possible. The REM cable to
the automatic antenna output of the radio can be laid together with the signal
cables.
Avoid ground loops by laying the ground wiring of all components to a center
point in a star-like way. You can find the best central point in measuring the
voltage directly at the battery. Now compare this voltage value with the chosen
ground point and the (+) terminal of the amplifier. lf the measured voltage in
only less different you've found the correct central.Otherwise you have to look
for another point. You should measure with the ignition being switched on and
additionally switched on other electronics ( rear window heating and light ).
If there are pickups from external electrical sources into the speaker cables,
divide the core leads and twist them together.
If there are noises from the car electronics. Add an interference suppression
choke to the power wiring .
If there are huming noises, use thicker ground cables or add further ground
cables to the chassis.
To reduce contact resistance and bad and loose contacts, please tin the cable
ends or use multi core cable ends, spade terminals or others. Gold Plated
spade terminal are free of corrosion and have the lowest contact resistance.
Should all these measures to without any success. the use of a ground loop
isolator may solve the problem.
All cables are sources of interference. The power cable and RCA audio cable
are very prone to interference; the remote cables are less prone . There is often
interference caused by the generator (piping), ignition ( cracking ) or other car
electronic parts. Most of these problems can be eliminated by correct and careful
cabling. In doing so, these are the following guidelines :
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SPECIFICATION
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SPECIFICATION
Supply Voltage
RMS Watts @ 4 Ohm
Stereo 14.4V
Frequency Response
Signal Noise Ratio
Input Impedance
Input Sensitivity
T.H.D.
Hi Pass Freq.
Low Pass Freq.
Bass Boost
POWER DESCRIPTION
RMS Watts @ 2 Ohm
Stereo 14.4V
RMS Watts @ 4 Ohm
Bridge 14.4V
Dimensions(mm)
CB600.4
11~15V DC
60 X 4
80 X 4
160 X 2
10Hz~36KHz(-3dB)
90dB
22K Ohm
250mV~5V
<0.05%
50Hz-4KHz
40Hz-500Hz
0~+10dB
FOUR CHANNEL
CB1000.4
11~15V DC
80 X 4
120 X 4
240 X 2
Watts Nominal
600 1000
10Hz~36KHz(-3dB)
90dB
22K Ohm
250mV~5V
<0.05%
50Hz-4KHz
40Hz-500Hz
0~+10dB
354x190x50 374x190x50
Max Music Power Watts
1200 2000
FOUR CHANNEL
Supply Voltage
RMS Watts @ 4 Ohm
Stereo 14.4V
Frequency Response
Signal Noise Ratio
Input Impedance
Input Sensitivity
T.H.D.
Hi Pass Freq.
Low Pass Freq.
Bass Boost
POWER DESCRIPTION
Watts Nominal
RMS Watts @ 2 Ohm
Stereo 14.4V
RMS Watts @ 4 Ohm
Bridge 14.4V
Dimensions(mm)
Max Music Power Watts
CB2000.4
11~15V DC
150 X 4
250 X 4
500 X 2
2000
10Hz~36KHz(-3dB)
90dB
22K Ohm
250mV~5V
<0.05%
50Hz-4KHz
40Hz-500Hz
0~+10dB
514x190x50
4000
CB1500.4
11~15V DC
115 X 4
185 X 4
375 X 2
1500
10Hz~36KHz(-3dB)
90dB
22K Ohm
250mV~5V
<0.05%
50Hz-4KHz
40Hz-500Hz
0~+10dB
414x190x50
3000
10Hz~36KHz(-3dB)
CB3400.4
11~15V DC
285 X 4
425 X 4
850 X 2
90dB
22K Ohm
250mV~5V
<0.05%
50Hz-4KHz
40Hz-500Hz
0~+18dB
558x250x55
3400
6800
10Hz~36KHz(-3dB)
CB600.2
11~15V DC
110 X 2
160 X 2
320
10Hz~36KHz(-3dB)
90dB
22K Ohm
250mV~5V
<0.05%
50Hz-4KHz
40Hz-500Hz
0~+10dB
TWO CHANNEL
CB300.2
11~15V DC
60 X 2
80 X 2
160
90dB
22K Ohm
250mV~5V
<0.05%
50Hz-4KHz
40Hz-500Hz
0~+10dB
Supply Voltage
RMS Watts @ 4 Ohm
Stereo 14.4V
Frequency Response
Signal Noise Ratio
Input Impedance
Input Sensitivity
T.H.D.
Hi Pass Freq.
Low Pass Freq.
Bass Boost
POWER DESCRIPTION
600
300
Watts Nominal
RMS Watts @ 2 Ohm
Stereo 14.4V
RMS Watts @ 4 Ohm
Bridge 14.4V
Dimensions(mm) 274x190x50 334x190x50
Max Music Power Watts
600 1200
10Hz~36KHz(-3dB)
CB2700.2
11~15V DC
450 X 2
675 X 2
1350
90dB
22K Ohm
250mV~5V
<0.05%
50Hz-4KHz
40Hz-500Hz
0~+18dB
2700
5400
558x250x55
33
SPECIFICATION
34
SPECIFICATION
Signal Noise Ratio
Input Impedance
Input Sensitivity
T.H.D.
Subsonic
Low Pass Freq.
Phase
Bass Boost
Supply Voltage
RMS Watts @ 4 Ohm
Mono 14.4V
POWER DESCRIPTION
Watts Nominal
RMS Watts @ 2 Ohm
Mono 14.4V
RMS Watts @ 1 Ohm
Mono 14.4V
Dimensions(mm)
Max Music Power Watts
200
300
600
CB1200.1D
11~15V DC
10Hz~400Hz(-3dB)
90dB
22K Ohm
150mV~5V
<0.05%
25Hz
15Hz-400Hz
O O
0 / 180
0~+18dB
1200
344x190x50
2400
CB2400.1D
10Hz~400Hz(-3dB)
11~15V DC
400
800
1200
90dB
22K Ohm
150mV~5V
<0.05%
25Hz
15Hz-400Hz
O O
0 / 180
0~+18dB
2400
379x190x50
4800
Frequency Response
FIVE CHANNEL
75 X4
100 X 4
200 X 2
10Hz~36KHz(-3dB)
90dB
22K Ohm
250mV~5V
<0.05%
50Hz-4KHz
200
CB1500.5
10Hz~400Hz(-3dB)
90dB
22K Ohm
150mV~5V
<0.05%
15Hz-400Hz
0~+18dB
3000
11~15V DC
375
474x190x50
1500
700
POWER DESCRIPTION
Frequency Response
Signal Noise Ratio
Input Impedance
Input Sensitivity
T.H.D.
Hi pass Freq.
RMS Watts @ 4 Ohm
Stereo 14.4V
RMS Watts @ 2 Ohm
Stereo 14.4V
RMS Watts @ 4 Ohm
Bridge 14.4V
RMS Watts @ 4 Ohm
Mono 14.4V
Frequency Response
Signal Noise Ratio
Input Impedance
Input Sensitivity
T.H.D.
Low pass Freq.
Bass Boost
Max Music Power Watts
Supply Voltage
RMS Watts @ 2 Ohm
Mono 14.4V
Dimensions(mm)
Total Amplifier Watts Nominal
Class D Section Watts Nominal
RMS Watts @ 1 Ohm
Mono 14.4V
100 X4
160 X 4
320 X 2
10Hz~36KHz(-3dB)
90dB
22K Ohm
250mV~5V
<0.05%
50Hz-4KHz
250
10Hz~400Hz(-3dB)
90dB
22K Ohm
150mV~5V
<0.05%
15Hz-400Hz
0~+18dB
CB2700.5
5400
11~15V DC
700
508x250x55
2700
375
1400
CB11 00.1M2
11~15V DC
375
550
10Hz~400Hz(-3dB)
90dB
22K Ohm
150mV~5V
<0.05%
25Hz
15Hz-400Hz
O O
0 / 180
0~+18dB
1100
CB700.1M2
11~15V DC
250
400
10Hz~400Hz(-3dB)
90dB
22K Ohm
150mV~5V
<0.05%
25Hz
15Hz-400Hz
O O
0 / 180
0~+18dB
700
CLASS AB MONO 2 OHM CHANNEL STABLE 2 OHM
POWER DESCRIPTION
Watts Nominal
RMS Watts @ 4 Ohm
Mono 14.4V
RMS Watts @ 2 Ohm
Mono 14.4V
Supply Voltage
Frequency Response
Signal Noise Ratio
Input Impedance
Input Sensitivity
T.H.D.
Subsonic
Low Pass Freq.
Phase
Bass Boost
Dimensions(mm)
394x190x50 334x190x50
Max Music Power Watts
2200 1400
CLASS D MONO 1 OHM CHANNEL
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SPECIFICATION
CLASS D MONO 1 OHM CHANNEL
Frequency Response
Signal Noise Ratio
Input Impedance
Input Sensitivity
T.H.D.
Subsonic
Low Pass Freq.
Phase
Bass Boost
RMS Watts @ 4 Ohm
Mono 14.4V
POWER DESCRIPTION
RMS Watts @ 2 Ohm
Mono 14.4V
RMS Watts @ 1 Ohm
Mono 14.4V
Watts Nominal
Supply Voltage
Dimensions(mm)
CB3200.1D
700
10Hz~400Hz(-3dB)
11~15V DC
1100
1600
90dB
22K Ohm
150mV~5V
<0.05%
25Hz
15Hz-400Hz
O O
0 / 180
0~+18dB
3200
399x190x50
Max Music Power Watts
6400
CLASS D MONO 2 OHM CHANNEL
CB5000.1D
1200
10Hz~400Hz(-3dB)
11~15V DC
1800
2500
90dB
22K Ohm
150mV~5V
<0.05%
25Hz
15Hz-400Hz
O O
0 / 180
0~+18dB
5000
528x250x55
10000
Frequency Response
Signal Noise Ratio
Input Impedance
Input Sensitivity
T.H.D.
Subsonic
Low Pass Freq.
Phase
Bass Boost
RMS Watts @ 4 Ohm
Mono 14.4V
POWER DESCRIPTION
RMS Watts @ 2 Ohm
Mono 14.4V
RMS Watts @ 1 Ohm
Mono 14.4V
Watts Nominal
Supply Voltage
Dimensions(mm)
Max Music Power Watts
CB2400.1D2
600
11~15V DC
1200
90dB
22K Ohm
150mV~5V
<0.05%
25Hz
15Hz-400Hz
O O
0 / 180
0~+18dB
2400
10Hz~400Hz(-3dB)
379x190x50
N/A
4800
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Orion Cobalt Amplifiers Owner's manual

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Model
Cobalt Amplifiers
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