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Page 3 - Table of Contents

3 Table of Contents Design Features ............................................................. p 4 - 5 Rubicon Amplifier Diagram ............................................. p 6 - 7 Crossover and Phase Adjustments ................................ p 8 Hawkins Bass Control™ Theory and Use ...........

Page 4 - DESIGN FEATURES; Bridging In and Out) Enables two identical mono amplifers

4 DESIGN FEATURES ¨¨ ¨¨ SLA/SH™ ( Speaker Load Adapting / Subwoofer Hyper-Efficient) This new dual function technology currently operates in two different ways indifferent models. In subwoofer applications the power supply tracks theincoming audio signal and increases or decreases its own voltage le...

Page 6 - SOUNDSTREAM; FUSES

SUB HAWKINS PHASE CUP 0 l BASS CONTROL SOUNDSTREAM I FUSES GND REMOTE + HAWKINS BOOST LEVEL INPUT PORT IN

Page 7 - Power LED - Indicates amplifier power, either in High Power or; S u b s o n i c / H a w k i n s B a s s C o n t r o l S w i t c h - S e l e c t a b l e s u b w o o f e r; KEY TO CALLOUTS

7 1. Power LED - Indicates amplifier power, either in High Power or Auto High Current. 2. Clip Indicators - Indicates the signal output level is too high and the output stage of the amplifier is clipping. 3. Phase Selector - Select between 0 or 180 degrees of output on speaker terminals. 4. S u b s ...

Page 8 - CROSSOVER & PHASE ADJUSTMENTS; Phase Switch

8 CROSSOVER & PHASE ADJUSTMENTS The RUBICON amplifiers incorporate an on-board staggered electronic cross-over. No external electronic crossover is necessary. The low pass portion ofthe crossover can be set independently of the rest of the system. 12 dB/Octave High Pass 24 dB/Octave Low Pass In ...

Page 9 - Hawkins Bass Control Theory and Use; Hawkins Bass Control (parametric) is a unique

Hawkins Bass Control Theory and Use SUB . HAWKINS SONIC BASS C O N T R O L H A W K I N S BOOST LP H Z 4 HAWKINS 30-70 SUBSONIC 1 Hawkins Bass Control (parametric) is a unique subwoofer control circuit included with theSoundstream amplifier. It is ca- pable of removing subsonic energy in programmater...

Page 11 - INSTALLATION STEP 1; WIRING; POWER AND GROUND; RUB/CON Amplifier Fuse Values

INSTALLATION STEP 1 WIRING POWER AND GROUND To ensure maximum output from your amplifier, use high quality, loss power and ground cables and connections. The 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 ...

Page 12 - SAMPLE WIRING DIAGRAM; Port Bridging Option

REMOTE TURN-ON Connect the “Remote” line to the turn-on lead from the source unit. When Volts is received, the amplifier will turn on. SIGNAL CABLE Use a high quality cable that will be easy to install and has minimal signal loss to guarantee optimum performance. SPEAKER CABLE The amplifiers will ac...

Page 13 - INSTALLATION STEP 2; AMPLIFIER LOCATION; POWER UP; INSTALLATION AND MOUNTING

13 INSTALLATION STEP 2 AMPLIFIER LOCATION The RUBICON amplifiers employ highly efficient circuitry, a custom-engineeredheat sink, and a unique Chassisink construction to maintain lower operatingtemperatures. Additional cooling may be required if the amplifier is located in atightly confined area or ...

Page 14 - INSTALLATION STEP 3; FRONT SPOILER

14 INSTALLATION STEP 3 The input level is adjusted by means of the input level control located on the frontof the amplifier. This is a unique dual-stage circuit that adjusts both level andgain. This topology maintains better S/N Ratio even when using sources withminimal output. In the ideal situatio...

Page 15 - TRIDENT PROTECTION CIRCUITRY; void your warrant and may damage your amplifer.; TROUBLESHOOTING; P R O B L E M

TRIDENT PROTECTION CIRCUITRY Your amplifier is protected against both overheating and short circuits by means of main power fuses and the following circuits: Speaker Output Protection Ground Fault Differential Smart Power Supply Thermal Rollback a Thermal Protection Circuit NOTE: If you experience b...

Page 16 - SERVICE; Your Soundstream; SPECIFICATIONS; Ohms; Crossover Specifications

SERVICE Your Soundstream amplifier is protected by a limited warranty. Please read the enclosed warranty card for details. SPECIFICATIONS 1 Maximum (4 BIO Bridged) (2 BIO Bridged) (1 BIO Bridged) Rated (12.6 Vdc) (14.4 Vdc) (14.4 Vdc) Output 4oow x (800W x 1) 5oow x 1 500 T H D 1% Signal to Noise Fr...

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