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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.

ZO3000.1D

ZO5000.1D

ZO8000.1D

4 CHANNEL AMPLIFIERS

ZO1500.4

ZO2000.4

ZO3000.4

ZO4000.4

ZO5000.4

ZO6000.4

2 CHANNEL AMPLIFIERS

ZO1000.2

ZO1500.2

ZO2500.2

ZO4500.2

ZO6000.5

5 CHANNEL AMPLIFIERS

MONOBLOCK CLASS D 1 OHM AMPLIFIERS

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Overview

Function Description
Important Technical Specifications (Examples from various models)
Usage Features
Maintenance Features

The Orion Ztreet series comprises high-performance car audio amplifiers, designed for a range of audio setups, from mono to five-channel configurations. These amplifiers are built to deliver quality sound with minimal maintenance, provided they are installed correctly and paired with appropriate components.

Function Description:

The Orion Ztreet amplifiers feature a variety of controls and indicators to optimize audio performance and ensure protection.

Input Mode: Allows selection between low-level (RCA) and high-level inputs, accommodating different car stereo output types.
Gain Control: This knob adjusts the input sensitivity, allowing the amplifier to work effectively with a wide range of output levels from the car stereo. Proper gain setting is crucial to prevent distortion.
LPF/HPF Control: These are Low Pass Filter and High Pass Filter controls, essential for making good sound combinations. LPF allows lower frequencies to pass, typically used for subwoofers, while HPF allows higher frequencies to pass, used for full-range or component speakers.
Sub Sonic Control: Specifically found on mono and five-channel amplifiers, this control filters out extremely low frequencies that are inaudible and can cause damage to subwoofers.
Bass Boost Control: Enhances bass frequencies, providing a more impactful low-end response.
Phase Control (0°/180°): Allows adjustment of the speaker's phase, which can be critical for optimal bass integration, especially when multiple subwoofers or speakers are used.
Mosfet Power Supply: Indicates the use of MOSFET (Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistor) technology in the power supply, known for its efficiency and reliability.
Thermal Protection: An internal circuit that protects the amplifier from overheating.
LED Power and Protection Indicator: A green LED indicates the amplifier is powered on, while a red LED illuminates to signal an overload or protection mode due to short circuit or excessive temperature.
Low Input and High Input Selected: Refers to the flexibility of input connections, allowing the amplifier to be integrated with car stereos that have either low-level RCA outputs or high-level speaker outputs.

Important Technical Specifications (Examples from various models):

The Ztreet series offers a range of power outputs and configurations:

Mono Class D 1 Ohm Channel Amplifiers (ZO3000.1D, ZO5000.1D, ZO8000.1D):
- RMS Watts @ 1 Ohm Mono 14.4V: Ranging from 750W (ZO3000.1D) to 2000W (ZO8000.1D).
- Max Music Power Watts: Up to 8000W (ZO8000.1D).
- Frequency Response: 10Hz~400Hz (-3dB).
- Low Pass Freq.: 15Hz-400Hz.
- Subsonic: 25Hz.
- T.H.D.: <0.05%.
- Input Sensitivity: 150mV~5V.
- Supply Voltage: 11~15V DC.
Two Channel Amplifiers (ZO1000.2, ZO1500.2, ZO2500.2, ZO4500.2):
- RMS Watts @ 4 Ohm Stereo 14.4V: Ranging from 70W x 2 (ZO1000.2) to 400W x 2 (ZO4500.2).
- RMS Watts @ 4 Ohm Bridge 14.4V: Up to 1375W (ZO4500.2).
- Frequency Response: 10Hz~36KHz (-3dB).
- T.H.D.: <0.05%.
- Input Sensitivity: 250mV~5V.
Four Channel Amplifiers (ZO1500.4, ZO2000.4, ZO3000.4, ZO4000.4, ZO5000.4, ZO6000.4):
- RMS Watts @ 4 Ohm Stereo 14.4V: Ranging from 75W x 4 (ZO1500.4) to 250W x 4 (ZO6000.4).
- RMS Watts @ 4 Ohm Bridge 14.4V: Up to 750W x 2 (ZO6000.4).
- Frequency Response: 10Hz~36KHz (-3dB).
- T.H.D.: <0.05%.
- Input Sensitivity: 250mV~5V.
Five Channel Amplifier (ZO6000.5):
- RMS Watts @ 4 Ohm Stereo 14.4V: 100W x 4.
- RMS Watts @ 4 Ohm Bridge 14.4V: 300W x 2.
- RMS Watts @ 1 Ohm Mono 14.4V (Class D Section): 900W.
- Total Amplifier Watts Nominal: 3600W.
- Max Music Power Watts: 6000W.
- Frequency Response: 10Hz~36KHz (-3dB) for stereo channels, 10Hz~400Hz (-3dB) for mono channel.
- T.H.D.: <0.05%.
- Input Sensitivity: 250mV-5V for stereo, 150mV-5V for mono.

Across all models, a Signal Noise Ratio of 90dB and an Input Impedance of 22K Ohm are consistent, ensuring clean audio and compatibility with various head units.

Usage Features:

Installation Flexibility: Designed for negative ground 12V DC operation. Can be used with speakers ranging from 2 to 4 Ohms (or 2 to 8 Ohms when bridging).
Ventilation: Requires a well-ventilated mounting place due to heat generation. Avoid direct sunlight, hot air from heaters, rain, moisture, dust, and dirt.
Wiring Guidelines:
- Use screened audio cables for low-level inputs.
- Separate signal, speaker, and power cables to minimize interference.
- Avoid ground loops by grounding all components to a central point.
- Route power and speaker wiring through existing wire channels and away from sharp metal edges.
- Add a fuse to the (+) power cable within 30cm of the positive battery pole.
- Keep power cables as short as possible, prioritizing shorter power cables over shorter speaker cables.
- Tin cable ends or use multi-core cable ends/spade terminals for better contact and corrosion resistance.
Remote Turn-On: The amplifier turns on by applying +12V to the REM terminal, typically connected to the car stereo's automatic antenna lead.
Fuse Protection: Equipped with a plug-in auto fuse. Always replace with the specified amperage to prevent damage.
Level Control Adjustment: A recommended procedure involves setting the car radio volume to 2/3 maximum, then adjusting the amplifier's gain control until distortion is heard, and then backing off slightly.
Bridged Mode: Many models support bridging channels to deliver higher power to a single speaker, typically a subwoofer. Specific wiring diagrams are provided for each model.
Master/Slave Configuration: For mono amplifiers (e.g., ZO8000.1D), multiple units can be linked in a master/slave setup to drive more powerful systems.

Maintenance Features:

Warranty:
- Two-month consumer warranty for defects in materials and workmanship under normal use from the date of original purchase receipt.
- One-year consumer warranty when purchased and installed by an authorized Orion dealer.
- The original receipt is required for all claims.
- Orion will repair or replace defective merchandise with equivalent products (which may have cosmetic scratches or blemishes). Discontinued products may be replaced with more current equivalents.
- Warranty is valid only for the original purchaser and is non-transferable.
- Implied warranties are limited to the duration of the express warranty.
Service Procedure:
- Return defective merchandise to a local authorized Orion dealer.
- For direct returns to Orion, obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number by calling Customer Care at 1-855-475-6048.
- Package defective items in original containers or damage-preventing packaging.
- Clearly mark the RMA number on the outside of the package.
- Include a copy of the original receipt with the purchase date and a "ROOF of PURCHASE" statement.
- Freight on defective products must be prepaid; freight collect or COD items will be refused.
- Orion aims for a 7-day service turnaround for electronics products.
What is Not Covered by Warranty:
- Damage due to improper installation, sound settings, excessive/insufficient voltage spikes, or inferior wiring.
- Subsequent damage to other components.
- Damage from moisture, excessive heat, chemical cleaners, UV radiation, negligence, misuse, accident, or abuse.
- Costs related to removal or installation (no reimbursement for installation fees).
- Items previously repaired or modified by unauthorized facilities.
- Return shipping costs from Orion for non-defective items.
- Products with tampered or missing barcode labels.
- Products returned without an RMA number.
- Freight damage.
- Shipping costs to Orion.
- Service performed by anyone other than Orion.
- Damage from Acts of Nature (lightning, hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, wildfires).
- Products sold outside the United States have no expressed or implied warranty.
Protection Circuit: The amplifier includes a protection circuit that activates if the unit overheats or if speaker terminals are short-circuited. This circuit protects the transistors and speakers from malfunction.
Fuse Replacement: If a fuse blows, check the power connection and replace it with the specified amperage. Repeated blowing indicates an internal malfunction requiring dealer consultation.