Soundstream Technologies 1002 User's Manual
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1. Top View RIGHT m input _ LEFT 03 Gis e e Oe 22 3 3 10 LEFT o de H P XOVER e O 7 Hz SONIC 13 30Hz FREQ BOOST HAWKINS 30 70Hz He rm HAWKINS 110 Q 2 2 Q 5 RIGHT FREQ UNE OUTPUT LEFT t RDG 6000 g 15 5 3 17 12 a co FUSE MAXI FUSE 19 Front View 10 lI 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 KEY TO CALLOUTS Power LED Indicates amplifier power either in High Power or Auto High Current Clip Indicators Indicates the signal output level is too high and the output stage of the amplifier is clipping Subsonic Hawkins Bass Control H P Xover Switch Selectable high pass filter frequency range Select SUB SONIC to engage the Sub Sonic filter with no boost Use the knob indicated by callout 12 to set the frequency 13 30Hz Select Hawkins Bass Control to engage the Sub Sonic filter with available boost Use the knob indicated by callout 12 to set the frequency 30 Hzto70 Hz Select H P XOVER to engage the amplifier s high pass filter for running satellite speakers Use the knob indicated by callout 12 to set the frequency 70 I 60 Hz Low Pass XOVER Switch Selectable low pass filter for driving subwoofers Use the knob indicated by callout 13 to set the low pass frequency Note Do not have the L P XOVER and the H P2. 0eee Installation Speaker Output Modes n e Installation Balanced Unbalanced Inputs Installation Wiring and Diagram cece Installation Mounting sasscnoratmcn walt Installation Level Setting and Front Spoiler Protection Circuitry and Troubleshooting RSIS mere Paver tert sm sme suet renner ret nee peer veer mere Cees see DOCINCAN OMS recs ete ee chee vee ee cee tes toe tee ace EA lead ARA p 17 DESIGN FEATURES RUBI Rapid Use Branched Impulse This new proprietary power sup ply topology eliminates power sags during low frequency reproduction by rapidly increasing the duty cycle stabilizing the power supply and allowing it to deliver the power required when reproducing low frequen cies Also greater reserve gate power is stored for low voltage condi tions that occur during extreme conditions STACT STabilized Apex Current Topology Reduces power supply stress by 50 Typical designs degrade the stereo image due to phase reversal of even order harmonic distortion that occurs between the in verted channels In the STACT design inversion is done at the power amplifier drive stage Since the fully symmetrical power amplifier pro duces no even harmonic distortion itself and all preamplifier circuitry is run completely in phase no even harmonic distortion phase reversal occurs Trident Protection Topology provides three types of protection 1 Ou
3. GND Main ground connection Bolt to a clean chassis point in the vehicle 12V Connected to a fuse or circuit breaker then to the battery s positive terminal FUSE Main power supply fuse Warning Replace only with the same value fuse CROSSOVER ADJUSTMENTS The RUBICON amplifiers incorporate an on board staggered elec tronic crossover with RCA outputs to drive an external amplifier No external electronic crossover is necessary The high and low pass portions of the crossover can be set independently of one another To engage the High Pass filter set the left crossover switch on the top of the amplifier to H P X OVER and use the frequency adjust ment knob marked H P X OVER To engage the Low Pass filter set the left crossover switch to either SUB SONIC or HAWKINS BASS CONTROL see pages 1 O 1 1 for more details and set the right crossover switch L P X OVER to the IN position Low Pass Crosisover OUI IN LP X OVER High Pass Crossover HP XOVER 7014C Hz HAWKINS 3070Hz SUBSONIC 13 30Hz IMPORTANT Do not have the law Pass filter and the High Pass filter both engaged at the same time While this won t damage the amplifier the frequency range of the amplified sig nal will be severly limited In many car audio installations there is a tendency for a midbass boom Because of their interior dimensions most cars will reso nate or ring at these midb
4. by adding a subsonic filter Figure 5 shows the effective ness of the Hawkins Bass Control on woofer excursion in a vented enclo sure The woofer travels 7 5 mm at 10 Hz With Hawkins Bass Control properly adjusted this excursion can be reduced to less than 1 mm This is of great benefit to lowering woofer distortion and increasing output 0 Frequency Hz 100 200 FIG 5 LIMITED EXCURSION Adjustment An easy method of optimizing your existing subwoofer enclosure with Hawkin s Hz control is as follows 1 Adjust frequency and boost control to full CCW position 2 Set the bass control switch to HAWKINS BASS CONTROL 3 While listening to music with strong bass content at a moderate level slowly adjust frequency control clockwise Listen for a reduction of bass response Now rotate frequency control slightly backwards This serves the purpose of removing the subsonic bass energy With Soundstream s Hawkins Bass Control the boost and frequency con 10 trol can provide virtually any combina i tion of boost and cut to suit your de signs So Hawkins Bass Control can provide the tailoring needed for any 15 type of assisted design and any 271 TT Hoa __ 0 00 woofer in any type of installation IY Frequency Hz FIG 6 VARIOUS SETTINGS 11 INSTALLATION STEP 1 INSTALLATION STEP 2 SELECTING THE SPEAKER OUTPUT MODE The RUBICONS502 702 and 1002 amplifiers have the ab
5. in the audio system reach maximum undistorted output at the same time If you send a distorted signal to an amplifier it is simply going to amplify distorted information The same holds true if an outboard processor or crossover begins to distort before you have maximum output from the amplifier By setting all components to reach clipping at the same time you can maximize the output of your system For the RUBICON amplifiers follow these steps for setting the input levels 1 Turn the amplifiers input levels to minimum position counter clockwise 2 Set the source unit volume to approximately 3 4 of full volume 3 While playing dynamic source material slowly increase the amplifiers input level until a near maximum undistorted level is heard in the system The clipping indicators on the top of the amplifier let you know when the output of the amplifier is reaching its maximum level and has begun to clip FRONT SPOILER Once the amplifier is installed and the proper levels set place the front spoiler in position and secure it on using the supplied hardware 17 TRIDENT PROTECTION CIRCUITRY Your Rubicon amplifier is protected against both overheating and short circuits by means of main power fuses and the following circuits Auto High Current power supply Speaker Output Protection Ground Fault Differential 4 Smart Power Supply Thermal Rollback amp a Thermal Protection Circuit 7 NOTE lf you experi
6. switch is set to SUB SONIC a the high pass filter frequency can be 10 Frequeney Hz zot us adjusted from 13 Hz up to a maxi FIG 2 VARIABLE Q mum of 30 Hz In this setting no boost Q control is available This control is useful for setting the low est frequency that your subwoofer s will see see figure 1 When the bass control switch is set to HAWKINS BASS CONTROL the high pass filter frequency can be ad justed from 30 Hz to a maximum of 70 Hz In this setting there is an available boost control of 0 to 9dB 0 Frequency Hz 50 100 200 FIG 3 VARIABLE HIGH PASS The Boost control adjusts the amount of level applied at the set frequency This is adjustable from flat OdB to 9 7 PARR dB See figure 2 H When the Boost is set to 0 Hawkins acts as a sub sonic filter only See figure 3 The simple act of removing potentially harmful low frequencies can improve system output by as much as 3 dB see figure 4 10 3049 Frequency Hz 50 100 200 FIG 4 VARIABLE BOOST Application Subwoofer drivers in general have excellent power handling character istics over their operational band width This bandwidth is determined by many factors including driver de sign and enclosure type It is pos 00 sible to overdrive any subwoofer driver by sending powerful signals outside of its operational bandwidth These potentially damaging signals can be removed
7. ER a Using the amplifier as a template mark the holes on the mounting surface b Remove the amplifier and drill the holes for the mounting screws c Secure the amplifier to the mounting surface using the supplied hardware WIRING a Run and connect the audio signal and remote turn on cables to the ampli fier from the source unit b Carefully run the positive cable from the amplifier to a fuse or circuit breaker within 18 of the battery c Connect the fuse or circuit breaker lead to the battery Leave the circuit breaker off or the fuse out until everything is bolted down d Secure the ground cable to a solid chassis ground on the vehicle It may be necessary to sand paint down to raw metal for a good connection e Double check each and every connection f Re connect the fuse or circuit breaker POWER UP Power up the system there may be a 2 3 second delay from the time the source unit is turned on to the time that the amplifier turns on which is normal Once the amplifer LED is on and the source unit is playing you should have sound coming from the speakers 16 INSTALLATION STEP 5 LEVEL SETTING The input levels are adjusted by means of the individual channel input level controls located on the front of the amplifier This is a unique dual stage circuit that adjusts both level and gain This topology maintains better S N Ratio even when using sources with minimal output In the ideal situation all components
8. G POWER AND GROUND To ensure maximum output from your RUBICON amplifier use high quality low loss power and ground cables and connections The RUBICON amplifiers will accept up to 4 gauge power and ground cables Determine from the chart below the minimum gauge power and ground wire for your application up to 10 up to 20 RUB CON 702 4 or 8 gauge 4 gauge only RUB CON 1002 4 gauge only 4 gauge only CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND FUSES EXTERNAL Like all audio components the RUBICON amplifiers must be fused near the battery A fuse or circuit breaker must be located within 18 of the battery This will revent a fire in the event of a shor le See the chart below to determine the correct fuse value INTERNAL The RUBICON amplifiers are fused with an automotive type or Maxi fuse In the event of a blown power supply fuse s replace with the correct value fuse found in the chart below Never replace the fuse with a higher value than what is sup plied This may result in amplifier damage and will void the warranty RUB CON Amplifier Fuse Values Amplifier Fuse Battery Fuse Circuit Breaker RuBicon 502 2 30amp automotive 80 amp RUB CON 702 60 amp Maxi fuse 80 amp RUB CON 1002 80 amp Maxi fuse 100 amp 14 REMOTE TURN ON Connect the Remote line to the turn on lead from the source unit When 12 Volts is received the amplifier will turn on SIGNAL CABLE Use a high quality cable th
9. SNE RUBICON 502 702 1002 Power Amplifiers SOUND EAS Owner s Manual N 0 L 0 and Installation Guide Conaratulations You now own the Soundstream RUBICON amplifier the product of an un compromising design and engineering philosophy Your Soundstream RUBICON amplifier will outperform any other amplifier in the world To Maximize the performance of your system we recommend that you thor oughly acquaint yourself with its capabilites and features Please retain this manual and your sales receipt for future reference Soundstream amplifiers are the result of American innovation and the high est quality control standards When properly installed they will provide you with many years of listening pleasure Should your amplifier ever need ser vice or replacement due to theft please record the following information which will help protect your investment Model and Serial Dealers Name Date of Purchase Installation Shop Installation Date CAUTION Prolonged listening at high levels may result in hearing loss Even though your new Soundstream Rubicon amplifier sounds better than anything you ve ever heard exercise caution to prevent hearing damage Table of Contents Design Fea U0 C op ae meme ee re re Be ORS a RN Rubicon Amplifier Diagram ccccececeeseeteeseeeeeeeeees Crossover Adjustments ceeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeneeenees Hawkins Bass Control Theory and Use
10. XOVER engaged at the same time MONO SUM ST Switch MONO for bridged mono operation with a single input signal right channel only SUM for bridged mono operation sum ming two input signal left and right ST for normal stereo operation Left Channel Balanced Unbalanced Input Selector Select BALANCED to use the 6 pin Balanced signal input Select UNBALANCED to use the RCA signal inputs Right Channel Balanced Unbalanced Input Selector Select BALANCED to use the 6 pin Balanced signal input Select UNBALANCED to use the RCA signal inputs RCA Inputs Right and Left channel RCA Unbalanced inputs Balanced Signal Input Connector 6 Pin Balanced input connector for use with the Soundstream BLT BLT4 Balanced Line Trasmitter Input Levels Independent Left and Right input level controls Hawkins Bass Control Boost Adjustment Varies from 0 to 9 dB of boost when the Hawkins Bass Control circuit is engaged High Pass Filter Control Adjustment Frequency adjustment control for the High Pass filter the Hawkins Bass Control filter or the Sub Sonic filter Low Pass Filter Control Adjustment Frequency adjustment control for the Low Pass filter Line Outputs Line level RCA outputs to drive an external amplifier Note The outputs are full range Speaker Connection Terminal Speaker connections for Ch s 1 amp 2 REMOTE Remote turn on input from the head unit Accepts 12V
11. ange of input level from 300 mVrms to 5 0 Vrms for both Balanced and Unbalanced inputs For the best S N Ratio we recommend that the input level controls be set as far down as possible rotated counter clockwise while maintaining an acceptable level of output Using the Unbalanced RCA Input When using the Unbalanced RCA input the RIGHT channel input signal switch MUST be in the UNBAL position Also when first installing the amplifier using this input configuration we suggest that the left channel input signal switch be in the UNBAL ee well If vou ex perience a lternator wine or r other instal channel input taal switch to the BAL Position This should remove any system noise due to the installation Using the Balanced RCA Input When using the Balanced 6 pin DIN audio input both switches MUST be in the BAL position Also we recommend that when using this input configuration the input level controls be set to the minimum position rotated counter clockwise The system gain should then be adjusted on the BLT Balanced Line Transmitter other other balanced line audio source For the pin configuration see the dia gram below BALANCED NOTE The pin configura 15 Volts 15 Volts tion shown in the diagra Left Signal Right Signal is the view looking into the Left signal Right Signal Balanced input jack on the Hiet 9 amplifier 13 INSTALLATION STEP 3 WIRIN
12. ass frequencies If we design the system so there is reduced output in this region the final response is very smooth and natural sounding The high pass cossover is indepen dently variable from 70 to 160 Hz at 12 dB Octave and the low pass crossover is independently variable from 55 to 220 Hz at 24 dB Oc tave For initial crossover setup try setting the low pass filter to approxi mately 60 Hz and the high pass filter to approximately 100 Hz Change the crossover points to accommodate a good mixture of frequency response power handling and personal preference 12 dB Octave High Pass N 24 dB Octave Low Pass Hawkins Bass Control Theorv and Use Hawkins Bass Control parametric is a unique subwoofer control circuit included with the Soundstream RUBICONSO02 702 and 1002 am plifiers It is capable of removing subsonic en HAWKINS ergy in program material while boosting FREQ FREQ BOOST subwoofer frequencies The circuit consists of ue nz a two controls One adjusts the frequency of op 2 2 eration and the other adjusts the range of boost 55220 With both controls adjusted fully counter clock hore 1 wise no boost is applied and the amplifier is flat SLESONIC 138002 in response down to 20 Hz FIG 1 BASS CONTROL The frequency control Hz adjusts the starting point of the subsonic fil ter On the RUBICONS02 702 and 1002 the high pass filter has two fre quency ranges When the bass con trol
13. at will be easy to install and has minimal signal loss to guarantee optimum performance SPEAKER CABLE The RUBICON amplifiers will accept up to 8 gauge speaker cable Use a high quality flexible multi strand cable for best performance and longevity SAMPLE WIRING DIAGRAM FASE z AON MAX ELS EJ Q To Remot Turm On i Ae d S Head Unit i To Chassis nplifi E ROR aT Amplifier Ground i al optiona Fuse an t eae at the J er T Batt Hja ie attery 5 Slane mal E LO N LS SPEAKERS CT 12 m Battery Terminal INSTALLATION STEP 4 INSTALLATION AND MOUNTING AMPLIFIER LOCATION The RUBICON amplifiers employ highly efficient circuitry a custom engineered heat sink and a unique Chassisink construction to maintain lower operating temperatures Additional cooling may be required if the amplifier is located in a tightly confined area or when driving especially low impedance loads at extremely high levels When mounting the amplifier it should be securely mounted to either a panel in the vehicle or an amp board or rack that is securely mounted to the vehicle The mounting location should be either in the passenger compartment or in the trunk of the vehicle away from moisture stray or moving objects and major electrical components To provide adequate ventilation mount the amplifier so that there are at least two inches of freely circulating air above and to the sides of it MOUNTING THE AMPLIFI
14. ence blown main power supply fuses it is likely that the amplifier is seeing a dead short either in the speaker wire or in the speaker itself Rectify the problem before blowing multiple fuses DO NOT increase values beyond fhe original fuse value Doing so will void your warrant and may damage your amplifer TROUBLESHOOTING No Sound and power LED is not lit No sound power LED is lit Repeatedly blow amp fuse frequent activation of Smart Power Supply Circuit Not enough input sensitivity while using the Balanced Input Very little output or output is muffled Left and Right Clip indicators lighting Alternator whine while using Unbalanced RCA inputs 1 No power or ground at the amp 2 No remote turn on signal 3 Blown fuse near the battery 1 No signal input 2 The AIRBASS Accessory switch is in the IN position Move it to the OUT position 1 Speaker or leads may be shorted 2 Verify adequate amp ventilation Be sure both Left and Right input signal switches are set to the BAL position Make sure that both the L P and the H P crossvers aren t engaged Output signal level is too high and the amplifier output is clipping Reduce the level either at the source or at the input level controls 1 Make sure the Right Input Signal Switch is in the UNBAL position 2 Try the Left Input Signal switch in the BAL and UNBAL position leave the switch in the quietest
15. ility to operate in any one of the following modes Stereo STACT Mixed Mono Use this mode for either stereo operation left and right channels or for Mixed Mono operation stereo left and right channels plus bridged mono for a subwoofer Summed Mono Use this mode to get a bridged mono output while using both the left and right inputs and gain controls Bridged Mono Use this mode to get a bridged mono output while using only the right channel input and gain control for use with a singular mono input Please follow the wiring schemes below for the correct operation BRIDGED MONO SUMMED MONO MIXED MONO STEREO be Re 12 BALANCED UNBALANCED INPUT The RUBICON502 702 and 1002 amplifiers have the ability to accept either a standard Unbalanced RCA signal input or a Balanced Pro Audio style input signals with the use of the Soundstream BLT Balanced Line Transmitter or some other balanced line audio source Before installing your system you should decide upon which signal type you wish to run There are advantages to both UNBALANCED INPUT BALANCED INPUT 1 Improved Signal to Noise Ratio S N Ratio 2 Excellent noise cancellation characteristics 3 Immune to noise radiated in the car audio environment 1 Most preamplifier source units have Unbalanced RCA ADVANTAGES outputs Industry Standard 2 No Interface module is necessary The RUBICON amplifiers signal inputs accept a wide r
16. ly matches the amplifier to the load being driven allowing greater system flexibility greater output higher reliability and high efficiency 1 ohm stereo operation Chassisink All transistors are ideally located and sandwiched be tween the circuit board and the heatsink to provide cool efficient ampli fiea operation Differentially Balanced RCA Input eliminates ground loop related noise in the audio Fully Balanced 6 pin DIN Input for professional quality performance and noise cancellation The 6 pin DIN plug carries signal informa tion for Left and Right channels audio ground and 15 Vdc to operate the Soundstream BLT BLT4 Balanced Line Transmitters Continuously Variable Crossover Networks 12 dB Octave highpass variable from 70 to 160 Hz and 24 dB Octave lowpass crossovers vari able from 55 to 220 Hz Flexible Dual Input Level Control allows 300 mV to 5 V input sen sitivity Separate Left and Right level controls allow user to optimize system level control Symmetrical Discrete Balanced Class A Drive Boards Auto adjust for linear performance while driving low impedance loads Removable Front Spoiler allows for stealth installation of RCA Bal anced Line Speaker and Power wiring MONO SUM ST OUT IN LP X OVER XOVER HP HAWKINS BASS CONTROL SUB SONIC RO LO CLIP OOOO O HS GYRRENI Igoor HIGH POWER red O RUBICON S UNDSTREAM
17. setting This will not effect the performance of the amplifier SERVICE Your Soundstream RUBICON amplifier is protected by a limited warranty Please read the enclosed warranty card for details SPECIFICATIONS 4 Stereo 2 Q Stereo 19 Stereo Maximum 8 2 Bridged 4 Q Bridged 2 2 Bridged Rated 12 6 Vdc 14 4 Vdc 14 4 Vdc output 100W x2 250w x 2 250w x 2 W 150W x 2 350W x 2 350W x 2 Z0 Wai 300W x 1 700W x 1 700W x 1 200W x 2 500W x 2 500W x 2 ioo wakes 400W x 1 1000W x 1 1000W x 1 THD lt 0 1 Signal to Noise gt 100 dB Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 5 dB Stereo Separation gt 90 dB Damping gt 200 input Sensitivity 300 mV to 5 0 Volts Input Impedance 10k Ohms Crossover Specifications Low Pass 55 Hz 220 Hz at 24 dB Octave High Pass 70 Hz 160 Hz at 12 dB Octave Hawkins Bass Control Sub Sonic Filter No boost High Pass filter from 13 to 30 Hz Hawkins Bass Control 0 to 9dB Boost Boost and Sub Sonic filter variable from 30 to 70 Hz Dimensions W x D x H RUBICON502 11 0 X 9 8 X 2 25 RUBICON702 13 0 X 9 8 X 2 25 RUBICON1002 15 0 X 9 8 X 2 25 19
18. tput protection against short circuits or improper loads 2 Ground fault detection Shuts down the amplifier when a significant voltage gt 5Volts fluctuation occurs between electrical turn on lead and battery ground 3 Thermal Protection Puts the amplifier into thermal rollback or shuts the amplifier down in extreme thermal conditions Hawkins Bass Control Fully adjustable subwoofer equalizaton circuit providing frequency and boost Q adjustment for optimum subwoofer performance A frequency tracking subsonic filter protects woofers from potentially harmfull low frequency information and maximizes output in a usable range Harmonic Bass Alignment The 2nd and 3rd order harmonic peaks are critically aligned to fundamental peaks at low frequencies This produces tighter more accurate bass reproduction Drive Delay II Amplifier section powers up 2 to 3 seconds after the power supply eliminating turn oncand off pops The turn off process is reversed Amplifier section turns off first followed by the power supply Output Clipping Indicators indicate clipping on the output stage of the amplifier Monitoring the clipping indicators allows the user to achieve maximum Sound Pressure Level without clipping the amplifier Dynamically Optimized Power Grid Power grid is evenly distrib uted between primary and secondary power supplies providing greater dynamics and improved RF filtering Auto High Current automatical
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