Orion Cobalt CB1500.5 - User Manual

LIMITED TWO MONTH CONSUMER WARRANTY AND ONE YEAR CONSUMER WARRANTY
WHEN PURCHASED AND INSTALLED FROM AUTHORIZED ORION DEALER
Electronics Limited Warranty
Please keep your original box. Orion warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship
under normal use for a period of TWO (2) months from the date of original purchase receipt. When
purchased and installed from an AUTHORIZED ORION dealer it is warranted for a period of ONE (1) Year from
the date of the original purchase receipt.
The ORIGINAL Receipt must be provided for all claims. Should service be necessary under this warranty for any
reason due to manufacturing defect or malfunction during the warranty period.
ORION will repair or replace (at its discretion) the defective merchandise with equivalent merchandise with
equivalent merchandise at no charge. Warranty replacements may have cosmetic scratches or blemishes.
Discontinued products may be replaced with more current equivalent products.
This warranty is valid only to the original purchaser and is non-transferable to any other person or party. Any
applicable implied warranties are limited in duration to a period of the express warranty provided herein
beginning with the date of the original purchase at retail, and no warranties, whether express or implied,
shall apply to this product thereafter. Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties; therefore
these exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights; however you may have
other rights that vary from state to state.
What to Do if you need Warranty or Service
Defective merchandise should be returned to your local authorized ORION dealer for warranty service.
Assistance locating an authorized dealer can be found at the products main website www.orioncaraudio.com
or by contacting ORION directly at 1-855-475-6048.If it becomes necessary for you to return DEFECTIVE
merchandise directly to ORION, call the ORION Customer Care number at 1-855-475-6048 for a Return
Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Package all defective items in the original container or in a package
that will prevent shipping damage. The shipping address and instructions will be given to you by our customer
care representative upon their issuing the RMA number.
The RMA number must be clearly marked on the outside of the package. Please return only defective compone-
nts. The return of functioning items increases your return freight charges. NON- DEFECTIVE items will not be
exchanged.You will be contacted by customer care advising you of such situations, and product will be returned
to you upon your payment of freight charges for the return of such product back to you.
Include a copy of the original receipt with the PURCHASE DATE clearly visible, and a ROOF of PURCHASE
statement listing the CUSTOMERS NAME, DEALER's NAME and INVOICE number, and product purchased.
Warranty expiration on items without ROOF of PURCHASE will be determined from the type of sale
and manufacturing date code. FREIGHT on defectives products returned must be PREPAID by you or your
authorized dealer; items sent freight collect, or COD will be REFUSED.
What is not covered?
The warranty is valid only if the product is used for the purpose for which it was designed and does NOT COVER
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.
Damage through negligence, misuse, accident or abuse. Repeated returns for the same damage may be
considered abuse.
Any cost or expense related to the removal or installation of product. No Installation Fee reimbursements.
Items previously repaired or modified by any unauthorized repair facility
Return shipping costs from ORION to you on non-defective items
Products with tampered or missing barcode labels
Products returned without a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number
Freight Damage
The cost of shipping product to ORION, from you to Orion
Service performed by anyone other than Orion
Damage related to Acts of Nature, lightning, hurricanes, flood, tornadoes, and wildfires.
Products Sold outside of United States have NO WARRANTY expressed or implied
How long will it take?
ORION strives to maintain a goal of 7 day service for all electronics products (amplifiers, equalizers , electronic
crossovers, etc.) returns. Delays may be incurred if lack of replacement inventory or parts is encountered.
Failure to follow these Steps may void your warranty. Any questions can be directed to the ORION Customer
Care Department at 1-855-475-6048.
CB1000.1D
CB1500.1D
CB2500.1D
CB3500.1D
CB5000.1D
4 CHANNEL AMPLIFIERS
CB600.4
CB1000.4
CB1500.4
CB2000.4
CB3000.4
2 CHANNEL AMPLIFIERS
CB300.2
CB600.2
CB1200.2
CB2700.2
MONOBLOCK CLASS AB 2 OHM AMPLIFIERS
CB1500.5
CB2700.5
5 CHANNEL AMPLIFIERS
CB1000.1M2
CB1500.1D2
CB2500.1D2
MONOBLOCK CLASS D 1 OHM AMPLIFIERS
MONOBLOCK CLASS D 2 OHM AMPLIFIERS
2016

Summary

Warranty Information

Warranty Service and Claims

Procedure for warranty claims, returns, and required documentation.

Warranty Exclusions

Items and conditions not covered by the product warranty.

Warranty Duration

Information on the length of the warranty period for different purchase types.

Introduction and Installation

Introduction

Overview of the amplifier's design and benefits.

Installation Guidance

Essential instructions for proper amplifier mounting and wiring.

Serial Number and Date Record

Instructions to record key information for warranty purposes.

Amplifier Functions and Controls

Model-Specific Function Diagrams

Visual layout of controls for different amplifier series.

Key Control Features Explained

Explanation of essential controls like Gain, LPF/HPF, and Bass Boost.

Operation, Safety, and Troubleshooting

Amplifier Operation Guide

Steps for turning on, adjusting levels, and basic operation.

Safety Precautions

Important safety measures for installation and use.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Diagnosing and resolving problems like no sound or protection mode.

Fuse Replacement

Guidelines for safely replacing the amplifier's fuse.

Speaker Connections

Stereo Mode Wiring

Diagrams for connecting speakers in stereo mode for various models.

Speaker Connections for 4-Channel Amplifiers

Wiring diagrams for connecting speakers to 4-channel amps.

Speaker Connections for 2-Channel Amplifiers

Wiring diagrams for connecting speakers to 2-channel amps.

Speaker Connections for 5-Channel Amplifiers

Wiring diagrams for connecting speakers to 5-channel amps.

Mono Speaker Connections

Diagrams for connecting mono speakers to mono amplifiers.

Bridged Mode Configuration

Bridged Wiring for 4-Channel Amps

Diagrams for connecting speakers in bridged mode for 4-channel amps.

Bridged Wiring for 2-Channel Amps

Diagrams for connecting speakers in bridged mode for 2-channel amps.

Bridged Wiring for 5-Channel Amps

Diagrams for connecting speakers in bridged mode for 5-channel amps.

Bridged Mono Amplifier Wiring

Diagrams for connecting mono speakers in bridged mode.

Wiring and Power Management

Power Supply Lead Installation

Guidance on connecting the main power supply wires to the amplifier.

Grounding and Remote Turn-On

Proper methods for ground and remote turn-on wiring.

Input and Speaker Wiring Guidelines

How to connect audio sources and speakers.

Interference and Noise Reduction

Identifying Interference Sources

Common causes of electrical noise in car audio systems.

Minimizing Electrical Interference

Techniques for reducing noise through proper cabling.

Amplifier Specifications

Four Channel Amp Specs

Technical data for 4-channel models.

Two Channel Amp Specs

Technical data for 2-channel models.

Five Channel Amp Specs

Technical data for 5-channel models.

Mono Amp Specs

Technical data for mono amplifiers.

Orion Cobalt CB1500.5 Specifications

General

Brand	Orion
Model	Cobalt CB1500.5
Category	Car Amplifier
Language	English