Orion COBALT Series Installation Manual

INTRODUCTION
You have purchased the finest car audio power amplifier available on the market today. Your
Cobalt amplifier (Model CO 230, CO 260, CO 430, CO 2100) incorporates the latest technological
advancements to exceed current measurement standards of performance, craftsmanship, and
reliability.
All our amplifiers contain the following built-in features:
• \Wi(ie Bandwidth, MOSFET, Class AB Output for full, clean reproduction of all frequencies, without any compromise of
deep bass sound
• Localized Feedback Design for extremely fast Transient Response and reduction of Harmonic and Intermodulation
Distortion
• Dynamic Current Limiting, to protea theamplifier by reducing its power supply voltage when minimum load
impedances are exceeded on either channel
• A Smart MOSFfT Power Supply with second-order RFI (noise) filtering that is energy efficient, reliable, and can artually
sensea variety of interconnect problems like shorted speaker leads, power ground problems, audio grou/Kl problems,
and low electrical system voltage
• Bridging Capabilities for Mono and Mixed Mono Installations
• A single Variable Input Sensitivity control for precise level matching of Control Head Unit outputs to amplifier inputs
• FET switched 40 dB audio attenuator to reduce turn.on/turnoff "thump"
•Aluminum Heat Sinks for efficient dissipation and refledion of heat
In addition, all our amplifiers are made in the USA with high-quality, double-sided printed circuit
boards, containing superior-grade components. Be assured that befcxeyou bought this superbly-built
amplifier, it was thoroughly tested and is now ready for the most demanding of situations. This
amplifier has passed an extensive five-step quality control inspection, culmination in a two-hour
'bum-in" under actual operating conditions. If it had failed, it wouldn't be in the box!
To aid you in enjoying this premium product, please take a few moments to read through this
manual before installing the amplifier in your new or existing system. Once the amplifier is carefully
installed and you listen to it for the first time, you will be astonished at its sound quality and power.
From that moment on, your Cobalt amplifier will provide you with years of pure sonic enjoyment!
Please fill out and send in the warranty card that is packed with your amplifier. For future refer¬
ence, also fill in the information requested in the blanks below.
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Orion COBALT Series Specifications

General

Brand	Orion
Model	COBALT Series
Category	Amplifier
Language	English