Orion XTREME 1200 User manual

XTREME 300, 400, 800 & 1200
OWNER'S MANUAL
HIGH PERFORMANCE CAR AUDIO

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 3
WARRANTY 6
SPECIFICATIONS 8
TECHNICAL DESIGN FEATURES 10
SYSTEM PLANNING 12
POWER CONNECTIONS 20
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 24
INPUT SECTION 32
INTERNAL CROSSOVER SECTION 34
INTELLI Q 38
AUXILIARY OUTPUT SECTION 42
REMOTE GAIN SECTION 43
INSTALLATION TIPS 44
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS 50
AUTOSOUND 2000 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS 52

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for your purchase of ORION’s XTREME power amplifier. Each XTREME amplifier is designed to be the leader in its class
offering the most power, advanced features and extreme ease of use. In high-end sound systems or high SPL systems, the XTREME
amplifiers will give you years of trouble-free performance.
• XTREME 300- 75 watt per channel 2 channel amplifier with built-in fully variable high-pass, low-pass or bandpass cross-
over with INTELLLi Q. Equipped with remote gain capability, the XTREME 300 is capable of 3, 2, or 1 channel operation
with a maximum power capability of 300 watts into 4Ωmono.
• XTREME 400- 100 watt per channel 2 channel amplifier with built-in fully variable high-pass, low-pass or bandpass cross-
over with INTELLLi Q. Equipped with remote gain capability, the XTREME 400 is capable of 3, 2, or 1 channel operation
with a maximum power capability of 400 watts into 4Ωmono.
• XTREME 800- 200 watt per channel 2 channel amplifier with built-in fully variable high-pass, low-pass or bandpass cross-
over with INTELLLi Q. Equipped with remote gain capability, the XTREME 800 is capable of 3, 2, or 1 channel operation
with a maximum power capability of 800 watts into 4Ωmono
• XTREME 1200- 300 watt per channel 2 channel amplifier with built-in fully variable high-pass, low-pass or bandpass
crossover with INTELLLi Q. Equipped with remote gain capability, the XTREME 1200 is capable of 3, 2, or 1 channel opera-
tion with a maximum power capability of 1200 watts into 4Ωmono
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 amplifier. To ensure proper sonic re-
sults and component reliability, please refer to your Authorized ORION dealer for installation assistance of advice. If you decide to
perform the installation yourself, read the entire installation section of this manual before beginning the installation.

ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This manual is designed to answer your questions about this product. In the event you have questions not covered in this manual,
please refer questions to your local Authorized ORION Dealer. Additionally, you can call ORION’s Technical Support Hotline at 1-
800 315-2052 or [phone] for assistance.
PRACTICE SAFE SOUND
Continuous exposure to sound pressure levels over 100 dB may cause permanent hearing loss. High powered automotive sound
systems can generate sound pressure levels in excess of 130 dB. When playing your system at high levels, please use hearing pro-
tection and prevent long term exposure.
RECORD YOUR SERIAL NUMBER AND DATE:
MODEL:
SERIAL NUMBER:
DATE OF PURCHASE:
COMPANY PURCHASED FROM:
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WHAT’S IN THE BOX
QTY DESCRIPTION
1 XTREME power amplifier
2 2 conductor 4 gauge power connector
1 5 conductor 12 gauge speaker connector
4 #8 Phillips Pan Head Screws
1 XTREME Reference Manual
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WARRANTY
ORION Industries Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms:
Parts and Labor are warranted for a period of 3 years IF:
a. The product is purchased from an Authorized ORION Dealer
b. The product is installed by an Authorized ORION Dealer
Parts and Labor are warranted for a period of 1 year IF:
a. The product is purchased from an Authorized ORION Dealer
b. The product is NOT installed by an Authorized ORION Dealer
Parts and Labor are warranted for a period of 90 days IF:
a. The product is NOT purchased from an Authorized ORION Dealer
If you are uncertain as to whether your dealer is authorized, please contact ORION at 1-800-350-9726 or [phone]. In countries
other than the USA, each distributor warrants the ORION product it sells.
The Following conditions and situations are NOT covered by this warranty:
Any product on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed
Damage or malfunction resulting from:
a. Accident, misuse, abuse, unauthorized modification or failure to follow the instructions provided with this product.
b. Repair by anyone NOT authorized by ORION.
c. Damage due to shipping (these claims must be presented to the freight carrier)
d. Removal or installation of this product.
e. Any failure that has NOT been caused by a defect in material or workmanship.
This warranty is in effect for the original purchaser only. ORION will pay for labor and material expense for covered items. ORION does
not cover removal or installation charges, payment of shipping charges to ORION, payment of OUT-OF-WARRANTY shipping charges,
or damage to other property caused by any defects in this product.
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For all warranty and non-warranty service issues, please refer to your nearest Authorized ORION Dealer for assistance. If you require
additional information or assistance regarding service repair issues, please call 1-800-350-9726 or [phone].
Exclusion
1. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed of implied
2. In no event will ORION be liable for any consequential damages resulting from the use of this product or
any defect of this product.
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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SPECIFICATIONS
AMPLIFIER SECTION XTREME 300 XTREME 400 XTREME 800 XTREME 1200
Power output 4 ΩStereo (watts) 75watts 100watts 200watts 300watts
Power output 2 ΩStereo (watts)1150 watts 200watts 400watts 600watts
Power output 4 ΩMono (watts)1300 watts 400watts 800watts 1200watts
Distortion all channels driven
(from 20Hz to 20kHz) <0.1% THD <0.1% THD <0.1% THD <0.1% THD
Frequency Response 20Hz to 20 kHz ±0.25 dB 20Hz to 20 kHz ±0.25 dB 20Hz to 20 kHz ±0.25 dB 20Hz to 20 kHz ±0.25 dB
Linear Bandwidth 6Hz to 50 kHz ±3dB 6Hz to 50 kHz ±3dB 6Hz to 50 kHz ±3dB 6Hz to 50 kHz ±3dB
Signal-to-noise ratio full bandwidth
@ rated outputpower > 100 dB > 100 dB > 100 dB > 100 dB
Damping factor @ output connector
full bandwidth >400 at output connector >400 at output connector >400 at output connector >400 at output connector
Slew Rate > 30V/µs >30V/µs > 30V/µs >30V/µs
input sensitivity3200 mV to 5 Vrms 200 mV to 5 Vrms 200 mV to 5 Vrms 200 mV to 5 Vrms
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input impedance 47kΩ47kΩ47kΩ47kΩ
fuse type (2) 15 AMP ATC (2) 20 AMP ATC (2) 30 AMP ATC (6) 30 AMP ATC
CROSSOVER
SECTION
low-pass crossover4Continuously Continuously Continuously Continuously
variable variable variable variable
low-pass frequency range 45Hz to 5kHz 45Hz to 5kHz 45Hz to 5kHz 45Hz to 5kHz
high-pass crossover Continuously Continuously Continuously Continuously
variable variable variable variable
high-pass frequency range 10Hz to 1kHz, 10Hz to 1kHz, 10Hz to 1kHz, 10Hz to 1kHz,
100Hz to 10kHz 100Hz to 10kHz 100Hz to 10kHz 100Hz to 10kHz
INTELLi Q boost range 0dB to 10dB 0dB to 10dB 0dB to 10dB 0dB to 10dB
GENERAL 11" x 10.25" x 2.25" 12" x 10.25" x 2.25" 18" x 10.25" x 2.25" 25" x 10.25" x 2.25"
279mm x 305mm x 457mm x 635mm x
260mm x 57mm 260mm x 57mm 260mm x 57mm 260mm x 57mm
(L x W x H) (L x W x H) (L x W x H) (L x W x H)(L x W x H)
1. All channels driven, continuous 4 Ωload, 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz, <0.1% THD, power input voltage at 12.0 VDC.
2. All channels driven, continuous 2 Ωload, 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz, <0.1% THD, power input voltage at 12.0 VDC.
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TECHNICAL DESIGN FEATURES
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AMPLIFIER CALL OUTS
1. Power LED-when lit indicates that the amplifier is on.
2. Output Configuration Switches-determine the output
configuration of the amplifier
3. Independent Gain Controls-continuously adjust from
200mV to 5Vrms for full power output
4. RCA inputs-accepts RCA input from a source unit,
preamplifier or equalizer
5. AUX RCA outputs-provides easy connection to
additional amplifiers.
6. AUX RCA output control-determines the audio signal
out the AUX RCAs
7. Low-pass Frequency Control-adjusts the frequency of
the low-pass crossover
8. Low-pass Crossover activation switch-activates the
low-pass crossover
9. INTELLI Q adjust control-adjusts the “Q” boost of the
high-pass crossover
10. High-pass “x10” Frequency range switch- selects the
frequency range of the high-pass crossover
11. High-pass frequency control- adjusts the frequency of the
high-pass crossover
12. High-pass Crossover activation switch- activates the
high-pass crossover
13. REM Remote turn-on input-turns on the amplifier when
fed 12 V+
14. Speaker Connections-allows up to 12 gauge speaker wire.
15. Remote Gain Control Port-allows dashboard remote
gain control.
16. Fuses-Protects the amplifier from over current situations.
17. Power Connections-allows up to 4 gauge power and
ground cables.
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TUNING NOTE: The phase switches can be individually switched for
improved sound quality. Try different phase switch positions for best
sonic results.
SYSTEM PLANNING
The easiest way to maximize the performance for your
ORION XTREME amplifier is to properly plan your system.
By planning your system, you can avoid situation
where the performance of the reliability of your system
is compromised. Your Authorized ORION dealer has been
trained by ORION Industries on how to maximize your
system’s sonic potential. Authorized ORION dealers are
a valuable resource in helping you with your system de-sign
and installation. If you wish to venture on with your
own system design, here are some systems designed by
ORION Industries.
SYSTEM 1 is a simple two channel amplifier driving a
pair of satellites
• Lowest Recommended Impedance is 2ΩStereo.
• RCA inputs are connected to both left and right
channels
• Left Phase switch set to 0°
• Right Phase switch set to 0°
• Gain controls can be set together or independently
of each other
• Output is configured for high-pass operation.
• Output is configured for stereo operation.
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SYSTEM 2 adds an additional amplifier to
drive the subwoofers. A RGC-1 (Remote Gain
Control) has been added to the subwoofer ampli-
fier for dash mounted subwoofer level control.
AMPLIFIER 1
• Output is configured for high-pass
operation.
• Left Phase switch set to 0°
• Right Phase switch set to 0°
• Gain controls can be set together or
independently of each other
AMPLIFIER 2
• Output is configured for band-pass
operation.
• The high-pass crossover is used as a sub
sonic filter with INTELLi Q.
• RCA inputs are connected to both left
and right channels
• Left Phase switch set to 0°
• Right Phase switch set to 180°
• Gain controls must be set identically for
both left and right channels.
TUNING NOTES:
Amplifier 1: The phase switches can be individually switched for improved
sound quality. Try different phase switch positions for best sonic results.
Amplifier 2: The phase switches can be individually switched for improved
sound quality. In the summed bridged configuration the left and the right phase
must be set opposite from each other in order to operate correctly. The high-pass
crossover is used as a subsonic filter with INTELLi Q. Configure the high-pass
crossover for “LOW” frequency range operation and set according to instructions
explained in the High-pass Crossover Section in this manual.
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SYSTEM 3
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SYSTEM 3 adds an additional amplifier and another set of satellites to SYSTEM 2 for a front rear fade system.
AMPLIFIER 1 & 2
• Output is configured for high-pass operation.
• Left Phase switch set to 0°
• Right Phase switch set to 0°
• Gain controls can be set together or
independently of each other
AMPLIFIER 3
• Output is configured for band-pass operation.
• The high-pass crossover is used as a subsonic filter with INTELLi Q.
• RCA inputs are connected to both left and right channels
• Left Phase switch set to 0°
• Right Phase switch set to 180°
• Gain controls must be set identically for both left and right channels.
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SYSTEM 4 adds an amplifier to system 4 to the front satellites for more power
and control.
AMPLIFIER 1 & 3
• Output is configured for high-pass operation.
• Left Phase switch set to 0°
• Right Phase switch set to 0°
• Gain controls can be set together or independently of each other
SYSTEM4
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AMPLIFIER 2
• Output is configured for bandpass operation.
• Left Phase switch set to 0°
• Right Phase switch set to 0°
• Gain controls can be set together or independently
of each other
AMPLIFIER 4
• Output is configured for band-pass operation.
• The high-pass crossover is used as a subsonic filter with INTELLi Q.
• RCA inputs are connected to both left and right channels
• Left Phase switch set to 0°
• Right Phase switch set to 180°
• Gain controls must be set identically for both left and right channels
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SYSTEM 5
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AMPLIFIER 2
• Output is configured for
band-pass operation.
• The high-pass crossover is used as a
subsonic filter with INTELLi Q.
• RCA inputs are connected to both
left and right channels
• Left Phase switch set to 0°
• Right Phase switch set to 180°
• Gain controls must be set identically
for both left and right channels.
AMPLIFIER 3, 4 & 5
• Output is configured for full
range operation.
• RCA inputs are connected to both
left and right channels
• Left Phase switch set to 0°
• Right Phase switch set to 0°
• Gain controls must be set to
minimum positions
SYSTEM 5 has one amplifier driving front satellites, one amplifier running as a Master Amplifier and addi-
tional amplifiers running as Slave amplifiers to the master. The subwoofer amplifiers are configured in a Master/
Slave configuration for absolute crossover and level matching.
AMPLIFIER 1
• Output is configured for
high-pass operation.
• Left Phase switch set to 0°
• Right Phase switch set to 0°
• Gain controls can be set together
or independently of each other
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POWER CONNECTIONS
Amplifier Fuse Size
XTREME-300 (2) 15 AMP
XTREME 400 (2) 20 AMP
XTREME 800 (2) 30 AMP
XTREME 1200 (6) 30 AMP
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