Orion XTREME 600.4 User manual

XTREME 600.4
OWNER’SMANUAL
H IGH P ERFORMANCE C AR A UDIO

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 3
WARRANTY 6
SPECIFICATIONS 8
TECHNICAL DESIGN FEATURES 10
SYSTEM PLANNING 12
INSTALLATION 18
POWER CONNECTIONS 19
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 20
OUTPUT CONFIGURATIONS 24
4-CHANNEL INPUT CONFIGURATIONS 24
RCA INPUT / CH 1 & 2 XVR 25
INTERNAL CROSSOVER CONFIGURATION 25
INTELLI Q 28
REMOTE GAIN 31
SIGNAL INPUT AND OUTPUT LEVEL CONTROLS 31
CHOOSING MOUNTING LOCATIONS 32
STEP BY STEP INSTALLATION 33
TESTING THE SYSTEM 35
ADJUSTING THE SOUND OF THE SYSTEM 36
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS 38
AUTOSOUND 2000 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS 40

Thank you for your purchase of ORION’s XTREME amplifier. Each ORION amplifier is designed to be the leader in its class offering the
most power, advanced features and ease of use. The ORION XTREME amplifiers are designed as the best car audio amplifier money can
buy. Listed below are the features of the new ORION XTREME amplifiers.
•XTREME 600.4 – 75 watts per channel, 4-channel amplifier with fully variable low-pass crossovers from 45Hz to 5khz. The high-pass
crossover is continuously variable from 10Hz to 10kHz. The XTREME 600.4 has the INTELLiQ subwoofer optimizing circuitry and dual
remote gain capability. The XTREME 600.4 is capable of 6, 5, 4, 3, or 2 channel operation.
NOTE: The installation of all ORION XTREME amplifiers 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 or advice. If you
decide to perform the installation yourself, read the entire installation section of this manual before beginning the installation.
INTRODUCTION
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This manual is divided into different sections for different needs. Whether you are the owner, salesperson or installer, we have devoted
sections of this manual to answer your questions. If you just purchased this amplifier and have yet to decide on a system configuration,
refer to the System Planning section of this manual for awesome system ideas.
We, at ORION, strive to give you the latest up to date information about our products. What we cannot give you is personal installation
or technical experience. If you have questions regarding the installation or the setup or tuning of this product, please refer to your
nearest Authorized ORION Dealer for assistance. Additionally, you can call ORION’s Technical Support Hotline at 1-800-315-2052 or 602-
705-5600 for assistance.
PRACTICE SAFE SOUND™
Continuous exposure to sound pressure levels over 100dB may cause permanent hearing loss. High powered automotive sound systems
can generate sound pressure levels in excess of 130dB. When playing your system at high levels, please use hearing protection and avoid
long term exposure.
RECORD YOUR SERIAL NUMBER AND DATE:
Model: __________________________________________________________
Serial Number: __________________________________________________________
Date of Purchase: __________________________________________________________
Company Purchased From: __________________________________________________________
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(1) XTREMEamplifier
(1) 4gauge power and groundconnector
(1) 12gauge speaker and remote connector
(4) #8 self-tapping black Phillips pan head screws
(1) XTREME installation and operation manual
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
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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 1-800-775-7150 or 480-705-5600. 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
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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.
For IN-WARRANTY service, you must include a copy of the original, dated sales receipt, including serial number, from an Authorized
ORION Dealer. Please also provide your name, return street address (No P.O. Boxes) and a detailed description of the problem.
For out-of-warranty products, please include ORION E-Z Repair Form. These are available by contacting ORION Repair at 1-888-362-5283
or480-705-5600 and ask fortheRepair Department.
• If you do not have the original packaging, the product must be packaged to prevent damage during shipment.
ORION Industries Inc.
ATTN.: Repair Department
9235 South McKemy Street
Tempe, Arizona 85284 USA
Exclusion
1. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or 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. You may also have other rights that vary from state to state.
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Amplifier Section XTREME 600.4 Front Channels XTREME 600.4 Rear Channels
Power output 4 Ω stereo (watts)175 x 2 75 x 2
75 x 2, 300 x 1 75 x 2, 300 x 1
Power output 2 Ωstereo (watts)2150 x 2 150 x 4
Power output 4 Ω mono (watts)1300 x 1 300 x 2
Distortion all channels driven <0.1% THD <0.1% THD
(from 20Hz to 20kHz)
Frequency Response 20Hz to 20kHz ±0.25dB 20Hz to 20kHz ±0.25dB
Linear Bandwidth 6Hz to 50kHz ±3dB 6Hz to 50kHz ±3dB
Signal-to-noise ratio full bandwidth >100dB >100dB
@ rated output power
Damping factor @ output connector >400 at output connector >400 at output connector
@ full bandwidth
Slew Rate >30Vµs >30Vµs
Input Sensitivity3200 mV to 5 Vrms 200 mV to 5 Vrms
Input Impedance 20 k ohm 20 k ohm
Fuse Type (3) 20 Amp ATC (3) 20 Amp ATC
SPECIFICATIONS
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1All channels driven, continuous rated 4Ωload, 20Hz to 20,000Hz, >0.1% THD, per input voltage at 12.0VDC.
2All channels driven, continuous rated 2Ωload, 20Hz to 20,000Hz, >0.1% THD, per input voltage at 12.0VDC.
3XTREME amplifiers are designed to accept full 9 Volts RMS input when set to the minimum gain position.
4All crossovers are with a slope rate of 12dB/octave and a “Q” of .0707.
Crossover Section3XTREME 600.4 Front Channels XTREME 600.4 Rear Channels
Low-Pass Crossover Continuouslyvariable Continuouslyvariable
Low-Pass Frequency Range 45Hz to 5kHz 45Hz to 5kHz
High-Pass Crossover Continuouslyvariable Continuouslyvariable
High-Pass Frequency Range 10Hz to 10kHz 45Hz to 5kHz
High-Pass INTELLiQ Range 0dB to 10dB of Boost n/a
General
Dimensions 18”L x 10.25”W x 2.25”H 18”L x 10.25”W x 2.25”H
(457mm x 260mm x 57mm) (457mm x 260mm x 57mm)
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TECHNICAL DESIGN FEATURES
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PRS Power
Supply
12 Gauge
Speaker and
Remote
ATC Fuse
4 Gauge Power
& Ground
Complementary Matched
Bipolar Outputs
Rear Crossover
Front Gain
RCA Input
Power Supply
Controller
PRS Power supply
MOSFET switches
Rectifier
Diodes
XTREME 600.4
Remote Gain
INTELLiQ
Rear Gain
Front HP
Crossover
Front LP
Crossover
2 CH / 4CH
Switch

TECHNICAL DESIGN FEATURES
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1. Power LED - lights up when the amplifier is on
2. Low-pass crossover frequency control-adjusts the front channel
low-passcrossoverfrequency
3. Low-pass crossover switch-activates the front channel low-pass
crossover
4. INTELLiQ gain-adjusts the level of INTELLiQ from 0dB to 10dB of
boost.
5. High-passcrossover“x10”switch-changes the high-pass crossover
frequencyrange
6. High-passcrossover frequency control-adjusts the front channel
high-passcrossover frequency
7. High-passcrossover switch-activatesthe front channel high-pass
crossover
8. Front Gain Control - continuously adjusts from 200mV to 5Vrms
for full power output
9. Front Output Configuration Switch - determines the output
configurationfor the front channels
10. Front RCA Inputs- accepts RCA input from a source unit, preampli-
fier or equalizer for the front channels
11. Rear RCA Inputs- accepts RCA input from a source unit, preampli-
fier or equalizer for the rear channels
12. 2-Channel / 4-Channel Switch - configures the amplifier for two or
four RCA inputs
13. Rear Output Configuration Switch - determines the output
configurationfor the rear channels
14. Rear Crossover Control - adjusts the frequency for the rear
channels
15. Rear channel input configures rear channels for direct input or
output of front channel crossover and gain
16. Rear Gain Control - continuously adjusts from 200mV to 5Vrms for
fullpower output
17. Rear Crossover Switch - configures the rear channel for high-
pass, low-pass or full range operation
18. REM Remote Turn-on Input - turns on the amplifier when fed 12
V+
19. Front speaker output- allows up to 12 gauge speaker wire
20. Rear speaker output- allows up to 12 gauge speaker wire
21. RemoteGain-allows dashboard control of theamplifier output
level
22. Fuse - protects the amplifier from over current situations
23. Power Connections - allow up to 4 gauge power and ground cables
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SYSTEM PLANNING SYSTEM 1
The easiest way to maximize the performance for your
ORION XTREME amplifier is to properly plan your sys-
tem. 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-way system. The front chan-
nels are bridged mono for a single 4-ohm subwoofer.
The rear channels are configured for stereo operation
and high-passed for a set of satellite speakers.
•Lowest recommended impedance is 2Ωper channel
•Front channels are configured for summed bridged
mono operation
•Front crossover is configured for low-pass operation
•Lowest recommended impedance is 4 ohms bridged
mono for the front channels.
•Rear channels are configured for stereo operation
•Rear crossover is configured for high-pass operation
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SYSTEM PLANNING SYSTEM 2
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System 2 is a two-way front / rear
boomer system. Amplifier 1 powers
front and rear separates. Amplifier 2
powers four 4 ohm subwoofers. This sys-
tem also has a RGC-1 for dashboard con-
trol of the bass level.
Amplifier 1
•Lowest recommended impedance is 2
ohms stereo
•Front and rear channels configured for
stereo operation
•Front and rear channels set for high-
pass operation
•2ch / 4ch input selector configured for
2 channel input
Amplifier 2
•Lowest recommended impedance in 2
ohms stereo
•Front and rear channels configured for
summed stereo operation
•Front channels configured for low-pass
operation with INTELLiQ.
•Rear channel input configured from
crossover and gain output of chan-
nels 1 & 2
•RGC –1 connected to front gain point
controls bass level for entire system.
Note: INTELLiQ is a trademark feature of ORION amplifiers that maximize the performance of
any subwoofer system for information regarding the setup of INTELLiQ please refer to the
crossover section of this manual that explains INTELLiQ.
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SYSTEM PLANNING SYSTEM 3
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System 3 is a three-way tri-amplified system. Amplifier 1 is bi-amplified for the front separates. Amplifier 2 is configured for two-way operation.
The front channels are configured for two 4-ohm subwoofers. The rear channels are configured for rear satellites. The RGC-1 controls the subwoofer
level from the dashboard of the vehicle.
Amplifier 1
•Lowest recommended impedance is 2 ohms stereo operation
•Front channels are configured for stereo operation
•Front channels are configured for bandpass operation
•Rear channels are configured for stereo operation
•Rear channels are configured for high-pass operation
Amplifier 2
•Lowest recommended impedance in 2 ohms stereo
•Front channels configured for summed stereo operation
•Front channels configured for low-pass operation with INTELLiQ.
•Rear channels are configured for stereo operation
•Rear channel input configured for high-pass operation
•RGC –1 connected to front gain point controls bass level for the system.
Note: INTELLiQ is a trademark feature of ORION amplifiers that maximize the performance of any subwoofer system for information regarding the
setup of INTELLiQ please refer to the crossover section of this manual that explains INTELLiQ.
SYSTEM PLANNING SYSTEM 3
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SYSTEM PLANNING SYSTEM 4
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SYSTEM PLANNING SYSTEM 4
System 4 is a four-way quad-amplified system. Amplifier 1 is bi-amplified for the front separates. Amplifier 2 is configured for two-way
operation. The front channels are configured for two 4-ohm midbass drivers. The rear channels are configured two 4 ohm subwoofers. The RGC-1
controls the subwoofer level from the dashboard of the vehicle.
Amplifier 1
Lowest recommended impedance is 2 ohms stereo operation
Front channels are configured for stereo operation
Front channels are configured for bandpass operation
Rear channels are configured for stereo operation
Rear channels are configured for high-pass operation
Amplifier 2
•Lowest recommended impedance in 2 ohms stereo
•Front channels are configured for stereo operation
•Front channel input configured for bandpass operation
•Rear channels configured for summed stereo operation
•RGC –1 connected to rear gain point controls bass level for the system
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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 amplifier. To ensure proper sonic results and component reliability, please
refer to your Authorized ORION dealer for installation assistance or advice. If you decide to perform the installation yourself, read the entire
installationsection of this manual beforebeginning installation.
TOOLS OF THE TRADE
Listed are the majority of the tools required to perform the installation. Having the proper tools will make the installation much easier. Some of
these tools are necessities. Some make the job much easier.
• marking pen • heat shrink tubing
• electric drill with assorted drill bits • nylon tie straps
• utility knife • volt-ohm meter (optional)
• Phillips and flat blade screw drivers • wire cutters
• pliers (standard and needle nose) • wire crimpers
• wire brush or sandpaper for chassis grounding • wire strippers
• solder iron and solder
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POWER CONNECTIONS
• Minimum8 gauge power and ground cable is recommended for acceptable performance
• 4 gauge power and ground cable is recommended for optimal performance
• Fuse power wire less than 18” from battery
• Ground amplifier to a good chassis ground as close as possible to the amplifier
• Add extra ground wire between the negative terminal of the battery and the chassis
TUNING 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 helps especially in newer vehicles, where the current delivery of the factory electrical system was
designed only to accommodate electronics supplied by the auto manufacturer.
Amplifier Fuse Size
XTREME 600.4 (3) 20 AMP
100.1
6
FI
Vehicle Battery
–+
Connecttoremoteturn-on
leadof source unit
Fuseless than 18"
frombattery

SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 4-CHANNELSTEREO CONFIGURATION
• Frontand rear channel lowest recommended
impedance is 2 ohm stereo
• Crossover, output and gain configurations
areindependently adjustable betweenthe
frontand rear channels
• 2-channel or 4-channel input can be used for
this configuration. For source unit fading,
usethe 4-channel input mode
• Front outputs can be configured for high-
pass,low-pass or bandpass operation.
• Frontchannels equipped with INTELLiQ
subwooferoptimization circuitry.
• Rear outputs can be configured for high-
pass,low-pass or full range operation
• Front and rear outputs can be configured for
eitherstereo operation or summed for
subwooferapplications
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