Orion Cobalt C0500 User manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
English 1
Fran<;ais 9
Espano!. ....................................................
.. 13
Deutsche ................................................... .. 17
Italiano 21
Portugues 25
Introduction 1
Practice Safe Sound™ 1
Installation 2
What's in the Box ...............................................2
Tools
of the Trade. ..............................................2
Finding Speaker
Mounting Locations 3
Door Mounting 3
Rear Deck Mounting 3
Step by Step Installation 4
Specifications. ..................................................6
Features 6
Warranty back cover
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for your purchase of ORION's Cobalt Coaxial Speakers. These
speakers
offer renowned Orion excellence in every high performance
speaker system. The metalized PEl (Polyetherimide) dome tweeter can be
angled on a3600axis
for optimal imaging and sound quality. Designed for
OEM applications, the Cobalt coaxial speakers will fit standard 5.25",6", 6.5
11
round and 5" x 7",6" x 9"oval mounting locations.
PRACTICE SAFE SOUNDTM
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 prevent long term exposure.
Model Number:
Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:

INSTALLATION
The performance of the Cobalt coaxial speakers is directly proportional to the
quality of installation. Care taken during the installation process will be
rewarded with years of satisfying performance. If you are unsure about your
installation capabilities, please refer to your local Authorized ORION Dealer
for technical assistance. ORION dealers are trained professionals dedicated
to obtaining the maximum performance out of your ORION system. If
you decide to install this speaker system yourself, please read the entire
installation section before starting your 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 required.
• marking pen •needle nose pliers
•
wire crimpers •electric drill
• volt-ohm meter (opt.) • wire strippers
•1/8"
drill bit • wire cutters
•assorted
tin snips • hole saw arbor
•Phillips screwdriver
• 43
/4" (120mm) hole saw (5"Coaxial installation)
• 51 /2" (140mm) hole saw (6" Coaxial installation)
WHAT'S IN THE BOX
Included in this box are all the necessary mounting hardware and cables
for your basic installation. Listed below is a detailed list of the components
included in this system package.
2
Quantity
1
1
2
2
Description
Installation and Operation Manual
Mounting template
Cobalt Coaxial Speakers
Grills (except
for 5x7)
Mounting Screws
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FINDING SPEAKER MOUNTING LOCATIONS
Choosing the correct speaker locations will have the greatest effect on the
sound quality of the system. Different considerations are needed when choosing
the locations that best suit your needs. The locations must be large enough for
the speakers to fit. Care is needed to ensure that the location you have chosen
will not affect any of the mechanical or electrical operations of the vehicle.
Determining the best location for the speakers will depend on your cosmetic needs
and
your vehicle's interior. If minimal intrusion in your vehicle is desired, factory
speaker locations may be the ticket for you. Placing the speaker in the factory location
can
often give very desirable results.
DOOR MOUNTING
When checking for possible speaker locations in the doors, check the
operation of the window and all of the doors assemblies. There is also a
stabilizer stop
bar in between the door and the door jamb. This bar prevents
the door from opening too far. Pay particular attention to this so you do not
damage the speaker when you close the door.
Figure 1
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REAR DECK MOUNTING
In rear deck installations, check the operation of the trunk suspension springs
or tension bars. These tension bars move in the opening and closing of the
trunk. You cannot be too cautious during this part of the installation, In
addition, do not locate the speakers too close to the back of the rear deck.
Mounting the far screws will only be possible with the removal of the rear
window.
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Rear Seat
Figure 2
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STEP BY STEP INSTALLATION
RearfTrunk
of Car
Step 1: Determine where the speaker will be mounted. Make sure there is a
flat area large enough for the speaker to fit properly. An uneven
mounting surface can damage the driver.
Step
2: Check to make sure the space you have chosen for the speaker will
not interfere with the operation of the vehicle.
Step 3: Using a template, mark the speaker hole with apen.
Step
4: Cut the hole for the speaker. When using factory locations, this step
can be passed. A
hole can be cut either with a pair of metal tin snips
or a hole saw corresponding to the size of the speaker listed below.
• 43/4" (120mm) hole saw (5 1/4")
• 5 1/2" (140mm) hole saw (6 1/2")
Step 5: Run the speaker wire to the speakers. Make sure to keep wires away
from sharp metal or other edges. When passing through metal ,use a
protective grommet.
Step 6: Using the template, mark the mounting holes with apen.
Step
7: Pre-drill mounting holes using a1/8" drill bit.
Step 8: Pull the wire through the speaker opening and connect to the
speaker.
Step
9: Mount the speaker and grill in the hole using the same screws. Insert
the screws through the grill and the mounting holes in the basket.
WARNING: Window mechanisms and electrical wires may be hidden
from sight. CHECK FOR CLEARING BEFORE YOU DRILL!
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Other Channel
Figure 4
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Source Unit
Amplifier
Cobalt Coaxial wired
to asingle channel
+
Cobalt Coaxial wired
to asingle channel
*
*
*
*
*
*
The Cobalt speakers can be powered by ahead unit or an amplifier.
Les haut-parleurs Cobalt peuvent etre alimentes par un recepteur ou un
amplificateur.
Los altavoces Cobalt se pueden alimentar con una unidad principal 0un
amplificador.
Die Cobalt-Lautsprecher
konnen von einem Autoradio oder einem
Verstarker
betrieben werden.
Gli altoparlanti Cobalt possono essere alimentati da una Head Unit 0da
un amplificatore.
Os alto-falantes de cobalto podem ser acionados por uma unidade
principal ou um amplificador.
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SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL
(0500 (0570 (0600 (0650 (0693
PART NUMBER 22100 22105 22115
22120 22125
Nomina/Impedance 4 4 4 4 4
(ohms)
Power (ontinuous/Maxi-
40/100 40/100 40/100 501120
60/130
mum (watts)
Frequency Response (Hz) 110 to 20k 98 to 20k 100 to 20k
62 to 20k 63 to 20k
Sensitivity (dB) 87.1 87.9
88.3 85.2 88.8
Mounting Depth (inches) 1.97
2.32 1.73
2.36 2.95
Mounting Diameter 4.72 5.1x7.1
5.12 5.63 6.1x8.75
(inches)
FEATURES
Cone moisture and
UV resistant paper cone
Surround
NBR (Nitrile butadiene rubber)
Voice Coil 2layer copper clad aluminum
wire on aKapton former
Tweeter metalized PEl (Polyetherimide) -Ferrofluid
Spider single interlaced Conex
Stamped steel baskets
with Euro mounting configurations
Two way
systems have custom crossover with 6 dB high pass, 6 dB low pass and
tweeter protection
Swivel
tweeter
NOTE: All specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Dimensions inches/mm, Dimensions pouces/mm, Dimensiones plg.lmm, Abmessungen Zoll/
mm, Dimensioni pollici/millimetri, Dimensoes polegadas/mm
A1.97/50 2.32/59 1.73/44 2.36/60 2.95/75
B0.71/18 0.79/20 0.79/20 0.91/23 0.98/25
C2.76nO 3.15/80 3.15/80 3.15/80 3.94/100
D4.72/120 5.12/130 5.63/143
E5.12/130 5.98/152 6.50/165
F5.04/128 6.06/154
G5.51/140 6.61/168
H7.09/180 8.66/220
I8.66/220 9.17/233
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