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Soundstream Technologies 502 manual

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  • Page 1

    SOUNDSTREAM@ T E C H lV 0 L 0 G I E S SOUNDSTREAM TECHNOLOGIES 120 Blue Ravine Road . Folsom - California 95630 USA ph 916.351.1288 . fax 916.351.0414 rev 8 - 30 O/98 SOUNDSTRE/4lVI@ T E C H N 0 L 0 G I E S RUBICON 502 702 1002 Power Amplifiers Owner’s Manual and Installation Guide[...]

  • Page 2

    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.[...]

  • Page 3

    4 RUBITM(_Rapid-Be _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 volt[...]

  • Page 4

    6 Front View 8 -16 -17 -18 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Il. 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 [...]

  • Page 5

    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 ampl[...]

  • Page 6

    su8 rlTml KVER SONIC HAWKINS BASS CONTROL r HAWKINS 1 FREQ FREQ BOOST 110 FIG. 1 BASS CONTROL Hawkins Bass Control (parametric) is a unique subwoofer control circuit included with the Soundstream RUBICONSM, 702 and 1002 am- plifiers. It is capable of removing subsonic en- ergy in program material while boosting subwoofer frequencies. The circuit co[...]

  • Page 7

    [ INSTALLATION STEP 1 The RUBICON502, 702 and 1002 amplifiers have the ability to operate in any one of the following modes: Stereo @TACT/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[...]

  • Page 8

    ( INST ALLATION STEP 3 ] WIRING 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. I I up to 1[...]

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    f INSTALLATION STEP 4 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 e[...]

  • Page 10

    TRIDENT PROTECTlON CIRCUITRY SERVICE 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 + Sneaker Output Protection Your Soundstream RUBICON amplifier is protected by a limited warranty. Please read the enclosed warranty card for d[...]