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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
digital processor. To ensure proper sonic results and component reliability, please refer to your Authorized ORION
dealer for installation assistance and advice. If you decide to perform the installation yourself, read the entire
installation section of this manual before beginning the installation.
TOOLS FOR THE TRADE
Listed are tools required to perform the installation. Having
the proper tools will make the installation that much easier.
Some of these tools are necessities. Some make the job much
easier.
• marking pen
• electric drill with assorted drill bits
• utility knife
• Phillips and flat blade screwdrivers
• pliers (standard and needle nose)
• wire brush or sandpaper for chassis grounding
• solder iron and solder
• grommets
• heat shrink tubing
• nylon tie straps
• volt/ohm meter (optional)
• wire cutters
• wire crimpers
• wire strippers
• RTA (real time analyzer)
• Reference CD with 1 kHz Sine Wave at 0dB level (all
bits high)
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Symptom Probable Cause Action to take
No output Low or no remote turn-on input Check remote turn-on voltage output at amplifier
and fix as needed.
Fuse blown Check power wire integrity and check for speakers
shorts. Fix as needed and replace fuse.
Power wire not connected Check power wire and ground connection and fix or
replace as needed.
Audio input not connected Check input connections and fix or replace as needed.
Audio output not connected Check output connections and fix or replace as
needed.
Speakers are blown Check system with known working speaker and fix
or replace speakers as needed.
Amplifier not working Test with known working amplifier and repair or
replace amplifier as needed.
No output Analog/Digital input selector Reconfigure analog/digital input selector
improperly configured. to its proper setting.
TOSLINK/COAX input selector Reconfigure TOSLINK/COAX input selector
improperly configured. to its proper setting.
Analog input gains set to low Reset input gains. Refer to the section”Setting
Analog Input Levels“ (Page 12) in this manual
for details
Audio cycles on / off Thermal protection engage when Make sure there is proper ventilation for unit
unit temperature exceeds 90ÞC and improve ventilation as needed.
Loose or poor audio input Check RCA connections and fix or replace as
needed.
Loose power connections Check power wire and ground connections and fix
or replace as needed.
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