Sound Storm Laboratories Amplifiers manual

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13

Go to page of

A good user manual

The rules should oblige the seller to give the purchaser an operating instrucion of Sound Storm Laboratories Amplifiers, along with an item. The lack of an instruction or false information given to customer shall constitute grounds to apply for a complaint because of nonconformity of goods with the contract. In accordance with the law, a customer can receive an instruction in non-paper form; lately graphic and electronic forms of the manuals, as well as instructional videos have been majorly used. A necessary precondition for this is the unmistakable, legible character of an instruction.

What is an instruction?

The term originates from the Latin word „instructio”, which means organizing. Therefore, in an instruction of Sound Storm Laboratories Amplifiers one could find a process description. An instruction's purpose is to teach, to ease the start-up and an item's use or performance of certain activities. An instruction is a compilation of information about an item/a service, it is a clue.

Unfortunately, only a few customers devote their time to read an instruction of Sound Storm Laboratories Amplifiers. A good user manual introduces us to a number of additional functionalities of the purchased item, and also helps us to avoid the formation of most of the defects.

What should a perfect user manual contain?

First and foremost, an user manual of Sound Storm Laboratories Amplifiers should contain:
- informations concerning technical data of Sound Storm Laboratories Amplifiers
- name of the manufacturer and a year of construction of the Sound Storm Laboratories Amplifiers item
- rules of operation, control and maintenance of the Sound Storm Laboratories Amplifiers item
- safety signs and mark certificates which confirm compatibility with appropriate standards

Why don't we read the manuals?

Usually it results from the lack of time and certainty about functionalities of purchased items. Unfortunately, networking and start-up of Sound Storm Laboratories Amplifiers alone are not enough. An instruction contains a number of clues concerning respective functionalities, safety rules, maintenance methods (what means should be used), eventual defects of Sound Storm Laboratories Amplifiers, and methods of problem resolution. Eventually, when one still can't find the answer to his problems, he will be directed to the Sound Storm Laboratories service. Lately animated manuals and instructional videos are quite popular among customers. These kinds of user manuals are effective; they assure that a customer will familiarize himself with the whole material, and won't skip complicated, technical information of Sound Storm Laboratories Amplifiers.

Why one should read the manuals?

It is mostly in the manuals where we will find the details concerning construction and possibility of the Sound Storm Laboratories Amplifiers item, and its use of respective accessory, as well as information concerning all the functions and facilities.

After a successful purchase of an item one should find a moment and get to know with every part of an instruction. Currently the manuals are carefully prearranged and translated, so they could be fully understood by its users. The manuals will serve as an informational aid.

Table of contents for the manual

  • Page 1

    L A B O R A T O R I E S[...]

  • Page 2

    8 10 9 8 7 6 6 6 6 6 4 3 3 10 11 12 13 S302 S402 S502 S664 S702 S804 S1002 S1004 S1204 S1204 Bridged Speaker Wiring with a T wo Channel Amplifier Bridged Speaker Wiring with a T wo Channel Amplifier T ri-W ay Speaker Wiring with a T wo Channel Amplifier T wo Channel Speaker Wiring Low Input Wiring Mounting the Amplifier Power Fuses Electrical Wirin[...]

  • Page 3

    Congratulations on your purchase of a SOUND STORM car audio amplifier . S-SERIES amplifiers are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA to the highest level of quality, and will afford you years of listening enjoyment. All S-SERIES amplifiers utilize fully-regulated MOSFET power supplies, which assure that switching response is extremely f[...]

  • Page 4

    T wo Channel Bridgeable Amplifier Heavy Duty Aluminum Alloy Heatsink Class A-B Operation Variable Low P ass Crossover Control Continuously Variable Input Gain Control Gold Plated RCA and Low Level High Impedance Inputs Remote T urn On/T urn Off Circuit MOSFET Pulse Width Modulated Power Increase Soft T urn-On Circuit Thermal and Speaker Short Prote[...]

  • Page 5

    Built-in Crossover Protection Circuitry All S-SERIES amplifiers feature built-in electronic crossovers. The 2 Channel amplifiers feature an adjustable low pass crossover . The 4 Channel amplifiers feature a pair of individually adjustable low pass crossovers. All S-SERIES amplifiers have been designed with 100% MOSFET power supplies, ensuring extre[...]

  • Page 6

    Electrical Wiring Fuses Mounting the Amplifier All SOUND STORM S-SERIES amplifiers are equipped with easy top access screw terminals. These terminals are 14K Gold Plated in order to ensure excellent electrical contact, and to resist corrosion. When making electrical connections to the amplifier , please observe the following: Use at least 8 gauge o[...]

  • Page 7

    Low Input Wiring T wo Channel Amplifiers: S302, S402, S502, S702and S1004 Amplifiers FourChannel Amplifiers: S664, S804, S1004, and S1204 Amplifiers To OUTPUT of HEAD UNIT REAR INPUTS FRONT INPUTS 7[...]

  • Page 8

    TWO Channel speaker Wiring Bridged Speaker Wiring T wo Channel Amplifiers: S302, S402, S502, S702and S1004 Amplifiers T wo Channel Amplifiers: S302, S402, S502, S702and S1004 Amplifiers RIGHT SPEAKER LEFT SPEAKER SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 4-8 OHMS! T o BATTERY T o BATTERY GROUND GROUND T o REMOTE OUTPUT from HEAD UNIT T o REMOTE OUTPUT from HEAD UNIT Conne[...]

  • Page 9

    T ri-W ay Speaker Wiring T ri-Mode Operational Output is a unique feature which allows a Crossover (Subwoofer) to Be operated in MONO mode, while the main speakers are playing in STEREO. T o engage the amplifier in this mode, place the Crossover (Subwoofer) switch in the "OUT" position. Use a 100v non-polar capacitor for a high pass cross[...]

  • Page 10

    Four Channel Amplifiers: S664, S804, S1004 and S1204 Amplifiers Four Channel Amplifiers: S664, S804, S1004 and S1204 Amplifiers Four Channel speaker Wiring CH 1 SPEAKER CH 3 SPEAKER CH 2 SPEAKER CH 4 SPEAKER T o BATTERY GROUND T o REMOTE OUTPUT from HEAD UNIT SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 4-8 OHMS! SUBWOOFER LEFT SPEAKER SUBWOOFER RIGHT SPEAKER T o BATTERY GRO[...]

  • Page 11

    T ri-W ay Speaker Wiring T ri-Mode Operational Output is a unique feature which allows a Crossover (Subwoofer) to Be operated in MONO mode, while the main speakers are playing in STEREO. T o engage the amplifier in this mode, place the Crossover (Subwoofer) switch in the "OUT" position. Use a 100v non-polar capacitor for a high pass cross[...]

  • Page 12

    Precautions Before you drill or cut any holes, investigate your car's layout very carefully . T ake care when you work near the gas tank, fuel lines, hydraulic line and electrical wiring. Do not operate the amplifier when it is unmounted. Attach all audio system components securely within the automobile to prevent damage, especially in an acci[...]

  • Page 13

    T roubleshooting Before removing your amplifier , refer to the list below and follow the suggested procedures, Always test the speakers and their wires first. No Output Confirm that all terminal strip connections are secure and tonight. Check both in-line and built-in fuses. Both the "+12v" and the "REMOTE" terminals must have +[...]