Soundstream Rubicon 1002 Owner's Manual And Installation Manual
Soundstream rubicon 1002: user guide
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- Page 1 RUBICON 2000 1002 Power Amplifiers Owner’s Manual Installation Guide...
- Page 2 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 capabilities and features.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Design Features ... p 4 - 5 Rubicon302 Amplifier Diagram ... p 6 - 7 Rubicon502 and 1002 Amplifier Diagrams ... p 8 - 9 Crossover Adjustments ... p 10 Hawkins Bass Control™ Theory and Use ... p 11 - 13 Installation: Speaker Output Modes ... -
Page 4: Design Features
RUBI™( R apid- U se B ranched I mpulse) 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. - Page 5 The 6-pin DIN plug carries (±) signal information for Left and Right channels, audio ground, and ± 15 Vdc to operate the Soundstream BLT / BLT4 Balanced Line Transmit- ters. 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 on (502 and 1002 ).
- Page 7 Power LE D - Indicates amplifier power, either in High Power or Auto High Current. Subsonic/Hawkins Bass Control Switch - Selectable high pass filter frequency range. Select “SUB SONIC” to engage the Sub Sonic filter at 13Hz with no boost. Select “Hawkins Bass Control” to engage the Sub Sonic filter at 45 Hz with available boost.
- Page 9 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 Transmitter. Input Levels - Independent Left and Right input level controls. Hawkins Bass Control “Boost” Adjustmen boost when the Hawkins Bass Control circuit is engaged.
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Page 10: Crossover Adjustments
Crosso v e r A d j u st m e nts The RUBICON302, 502 and 1002 amplifiers incorporate an on-board staggered electronic 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. -
Page 11: Hawkins Bass Control - Theory And Use
Hawkins Bass Control (variable) is a unique subwoofer control circuit in- cluded with the Soundstream RUBICON amplifiers. It is capable of re- moving subsonic energy in program material below 45 Hz at 12 dB/Octave, while boosting subwoofer frequencies. The circuit consists of two controls. One engages a subsonic High Pass filter at 45 Hz, and the other adjusts the amount of boost from 0 to +9 dB. - Page 12 Use (502 Hawkins Bass Control (parametric) is a unique subwoofer control circuit included with the Soundstream RUBICON and 1002 amplifiers. It is capable of removing subsonic energy in pro- gram material while boosting subwoofer frequen- cies. The circuit consists of two controls. One adjusts the frequency of operation and the other adjusts the range of boost.
- Page 13 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- trol can provide virtually any combina- tion of boost and cut to suit your de- signs.
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Page 14: Installation: Speaker Output Modes
INSTALLATION STEP 1 SELECTING THE SPEAKER OUTPUT MODE The RUBICON amplifier has the ability to operate in stereo, mixed mono, or mono mode. For stereo or mixed mono operation switch the amp to stereo. For bridged or mono applications switch the amplifier to mono. In mono mode the RCA inputs are automatically summed, so use both inputs. -
Page 15: Installation: Balanced / Unbalanced Inputs
The RUBICON502 and 1002 amplifiers have the ability to accept either a stan- dard 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. -
Page 16: Installation: Wiring And Diagram
INSTALLATION STEP 3 7 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. - Page 17 Connect the “Remote” line to the turn-on lead from the source unit. When +12 Volts is received, the amplifier will turn on. Use a high quality cable that will be easy guarantee optimum performance. The RUBICON amplifiers will accept up to 8 gauge speaker cable. Use a high quality, flexible, multi-strand cable for best performance and longevity.
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Page 18: Installation: Mounting
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. -
Page 19: Installation: Level Setting And Front Spoiler
INSTALLATION STEP 5 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 S/N Ratio even when using sources with minimal output. -
Page 20: Protection Circuitry And Troubleshooting
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 Smart Power Supply Thermal Rollback &Thermal Protection Circuit NOTE: If you experience blown main power supply fuses, it is likely’... -
Page 21: Specifications
4 ohm Stereo (8 ohm Bridged) (4 ohm Bridged) (2 ohm Bridged) MODEL (12.6 Vdc) 75W x 2 (150W x 1) 100W x 2 ( 2 0 0 W x I) 1002 2oow x 2 ( 4 0 0 W x I) Signal to Noise Frequency Response Stereo Separation...