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SOUNDSTRE/4lVI@
T E C H N 0 L 0 G I E S
RUBICON
502
702
1002
Power Amplifiers
SOUNDSTREAM@
Owner’s Manual
T E C H 0 L 0 G I E S
and
SOUNDSTREAM TECHNOLOGIES
California 95630 USA
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Installation Guide
ph 916.351.1288 . fax
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Table of Contents You now own the Soundstream amplifier, the product of an un- ............................................................. Design Features compromising design and engineering philosophy. Your Soundstream amplifier will outperform any other amplifier in the world. Amplifier Diagram ............................................ To Maximize the performance of your system, we recommend that you thor- oughly acquaint yourself with its and features. Please retain this Crossover Ad
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Output Clipping Indicators indicate clipping on the output stage of This new proprietary power sup- ply topology eliminates “power sags” during low frequency reproduction maximum Sound Pressure Level without clipping the amplifier. by rapidly increasing the duty cycle, stabilizing the power supply and allowing it to deliver the power required when reproducing low frequen- Dynamically Optimized Power Grid . uted between primary and secondary power supplies, providing greater dynamics and impro
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KEY TO CALLOUTS 1. Power LED - in High Power or Auto High 8 Current. 2. Clip Indicators - too high and the output stage of the amplifier is clipping. 3. Subsonic, Hawkins Bass Control, H.P. Xover Switch - Selectable high pass Select “SUB SONIC” to engage the Sub Sonic filter filter frequency range. with no boost. Use the knob indicated by to set the frequency: Select “Hawkins Bass Control” to engage the Sub Sonic filter with available boost. Use the knob indicated by callout #I2 to set the fre
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The amplifiers incorporate an on-board staggered In many car audio installations, there is a tendency for a crossover, with RCA outputs to drive an external amplifier. No boom.” Because of their interior dimensions, most cars will external electronic crossover is necessary. The high and low pass nate or ring at these frequencies. If we design the system portions of the crossover can be set independently of one another. so there is reduced output in this region, the final response is very sm
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Hawkins Bass Control (parametric) is a unique Application 80 subwoofer control circuit included with the 70 Subwoofer drivers in general have SONIC rlTml KVER 60 HAWKINS Soundstream 702 and 1002 am- excellent power handling character- BASS 5.0 CONTROL plifiers. It is capable of removing subsonic en- istics over their operational band- (,?I$0 ergy in program material while boosting 30 r HAWKINS 1 20 FREQ FREQ BOOST subwoofer frequencies. The circuit consists of by many factors, including driver
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[ INSTALLATION STEP 1 INSTALLATION STEP 2 The RUBICON502, 702 and 1002 amplifiers have the ability to accept either a The RUBICON502, 702 and 1002 standard Unbalanced RCA signal input, or a Balanced “Pro Audio” style input one of the following modes: BLT Balanced Line Transmitter or some other balanced line audio source. Before installing your system, you should Stereo Mono); Use this mode for either stereo operation (left decide upon which signal type you wish to run, There are advantages to
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( INSTALLATION STEP 3 ] REMOTE TURN-ON WIRING Connect the “Remote” line to the turn-on lead from the source unit. When Volts is received, the amplifier will turn on. POWER AND GROUND SIGNAL CABLE To ensure maximum output from your amplifier, use high quality, low- Use a high quality cable that will be easy to install and has minimal signal loss power and ground cables and connections. The amplifiers will guarantee optimum performance. accept up to 4 gauge power and ground cables. Determine f
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INSTALLATION STEP 5 ) f INSTALLATION STEP 4 LEVEL SETTlNG The input levels are adjusted by means of the individual channel input level AMPLIFIER LOCATION controls located on the front of the amplifier. This is a unique dual-stage circuit The amplifiers employ highly efficient circuitry, a custom-engineered This topology maintains better S/N Ratio even that adjusts both level and gain. heat sink, and a unique Chassisink construction to maintain lower operating when using sources with minimal out
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SERVICE TRIDENT PROTECTlON CIRCUITRY Your Soundstream amplifier is protected by a limited warranty. Your amplifier is protected against both overheating and short circuits Please read the enclosed warranty card for details. by means of main power fuses and the following circuits: + Auto High Current power Protection + 1 R Stereo Maximum 4 R Stereo 2 n Stereo + Ground Fault Differential (2 R Bridged) Rated POWER / (8 fi Bridged) (4 n Bridged) Smart Power Supply Thermal Rollback & a Thermal Pr
