Soundstream Technologies MC-300 user manual

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MCa300
THREE HUNDRED WAll
MULTIPLE-CHANNEL
AMPLIFIER
Owner’s Manual

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MC 0300 Amplifier Owner’s Manual ever require service or replacement, recording the informs ThankyouforpurchasingaSoundstreamamplifier. Younow tion below for your own records will help protect your own one of the finest power amplifiers available, a precision Investment: component capable of audiophile~quality performance. Model Number To get the most out of your MC-300. we suggest you care- fullyacquarntyourseltwithitscapabilitresanddesign. Please Serial Numbers retain this manual for future re

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DESIGN FEATURES INSTALLATION into4ohms. Proper installation and adjustment will reward you with This power can be divided into four channels (4x75 watts), reliable operation and optimum performance. Automotive_ three channels (2x75 watts. two channels (2x150 sound system installations can be tricky. especially for firs watts). The design topology utilizes multiple Darlington out- timers. For this reason, you may want to consider using a put devices with a total capability of 1200 watts. With su

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SELECTING OPERATING MODE The three hundred watts available from the MC-300 can be If you have an equalizerorlow-level crossover network(s) for these components will be inserted between into two channels (stereo) [Figure I]. threechannels your tuner/deck and your amplifier(s). Refer to the manuals (stereo plus a single mono channels) [Figure 21, or four for these components for further details. channels (front and rear stereo; or stereo bi-amp) [Figure 31. In four channel mode, all four input j

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POWER CONNECTIONS Note: your amplifier can on/y be from a 1% volf If one LED indicator is out, check the internal fuses located NegativeGroundefecfricatsysfem. Ifyourcarwasproduced the bottom cover of the check the interior _ before 1970. orifyouhaveanydoubts. mahesureofthe type power supply fuses~ If any of those are blown replace with Of electrical system you have before making any the same value fuse. connectfons. The MC.300 will draw up to 45 amperes if used to its fullest INPUT LEVEL ADJU

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SPECIFICATIONS PROTECTION CIRCUITS Power output: Your amplifier is protected against both overheating and - short circuits. Because of the “soft’ thermal protection (see 150 watts continuous per channel the Design Features section on page it is highly unlikely x 2 into 4 or 8 ohms, 20 Hz 20 that the amplifier will shut off because of thermal overload. 150 watts continuous mono If your amplifier shuts down, turn off the system, wait for a into 4 or 8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 few moments, and turn the