Soundstream Reference Series 604 Installation Manual

Soundstream reference series 604: user guide
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  • Page 1 REFERENCE Power Amplifier OWNERS MANUAL AND INSTALLATION GUIDE SWNDSTREAM’...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Soundstream amplifiers are the result of American craftsmanship and the highest quality control standards, and when properly installed, should provide you with many years of listening pleasure. Should your amplifier ever need service or replacement due to theft, please record the following information, which will help protect your investment.
  • Page 3: Features

    . Coherent Stereo/Mixed Mono selection for either “pure” stereo operation or mixed mono for simultaneous stereo and mono. . Chassisink” Darlington Power Array - Soundstream’s “overbuilding” of the output section incorporates multiple output transistors instead of a few for faster, stronger power delivery The transistors are directly sandwiched between the circuit board and the heatsink in a design called ChassisinkTU to ensure cool.
  • Page 4: Reference Power Supply Design

    The REFERENCE604 employs an extremely efficient unregulated pulse-width modulated power supply. Like the rest of the REFERENCE amplifiers from Soundstream, the 604 is rated at 12 volts but is designed to take advantage of the additional voltage available when the vehicle is running. The two major...
  • Page 5: Selecting Input Modes

    4 INSTALLATION STEP 2 t SETTING THE CROSSOVER MODES The REFERENCE604 incorporates a sophisticated, fully adjustable electmnic crossover for each of its two pairs of channels, as well as its crossover outputs. The REFERENCE604 can drive a full system with a second amplifier without need of an outboard electmnic crossover.
  • Page 6 Depending on your application, you may use one or two pairs of signal cables to drive your REFERENCE604. Use a high-quality cable that will be easy to install and has minimal signal loss to guarantee optimum performance. Soundstream’s DL.1 and SL.1 are ideal. WlRlNG and the more power you...
  • Page 7: Wiring

    SPEAKER CABLE The REFERENCE604 will accept up to 6 gauge speaker cable. Use a high quality, flexible, multi-strand cable for best performance and longevity. Soundstream Speaker120 & 160 (12 and 16 gauge) are ideal. WIRING DIAGRAM INSTALLATION STEP 6 b INSTALLATION AND MOUNTING 1.
  • Page 8: Level Setting

    d INSTALLATION STEP 7 b LEVEL SETTING The input levels are adjusted by means of the 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 Signal to Noise ratios even with sources with minimal output.
  • Page 12: Service

    3 8 4 with . check input settings on bottom of 2 channels of input amplifier-stitch should be set to inputs “1 8 2 SERVICE Your Soundstream REFERENCE amplifier is protected by a limited warranty. Please read the enclosed warranty card. SPECIFICATIONS ’ POWER OUTPUT stereo...
  • Page 13 Amplifier 2-4 ohm woofers in parallel = 2 ohms wcy;;$ I. 4-4 ohm pars//e/= 24 ohm woofers in series = 8ohms SOUNDSTREAM TECHNOLOGIES 120 Blue Ravlna Road * Folsom . Callfomia 99930 USA ph 919.361.1299 919.361.0414 1~. +,s.w. . fax...

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