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Summary of Contents for Soundstream Reference 200
- Page 1 REFERENCE Power Amplifiers OWNERS MANUAL INSTALLATION GUIDE SOUNDSTREAM...
- Page 2 Soundstream amplifiers are the result of American craftsmanship and the highest quality control standards, and when properly installed, will 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Features ................4-5 REFERENCE Power Supply Design........6 Passive and Electronic Crossovers ........6 6 dB/octave Passive Crossover Chart........7 12 dB/octave Passive Crossover Chart ........ 8 Series and Parallel Wiring ............ 9 LSE.Q Theory and Use ..........1 O-l 1 Setting High Power/High Current ........ -
Page 4: Features
4 gauge power/ground wire (8 gauge on the REF200). High Power/High Current Capability - Soundstream’s exclusive circuit which permits customization of your amplifier to its particular application-high current, low impedance loads (multiple subwoofers, less than 2 ohms mono) or High Power, higher impedance loads (2 ohms mono and up). - Page 5 near one another, connected by thick, wide PCB traces, which ensures rapid, high current delivery. The entire power supply is isolated on one side of the circuit board while the audio stage is located opposite it, guaranteeing minimal noise. Ultra-Low ESR Capacitance Bank - Multiple small input power capacitors used to provide a lower ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance), which means more power in and out faster.
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Page 6: Reference Power Supply Design
REFERENCE POWER SUPPLY DESIGN The REFERENCE amplifiers employ an extremely efficient unregulated pulse- width modulated power supply. REFERENCE amplifiers from Soundstream are rated at 12 volts but are designed to take advantage of the additional voltage available when the vehicle is running. The two major advantages of the... -
Page 7: Db/Octave Passive Crossover Chart
6 dB/OCTAVE PASSIVE CROSSOVER CHART 6 dB/octave hi_sh pass 6 dB/octave low pass L = high quality (DCR < 1 ohm) inductor/coil C = non-polarized 50 v (or greater) capacitor o h m s o h m s o h m s FREQ. -
Page 8: Db/Octave Passive Crossover Chart
PASSIVE CROSSOVER CHART 12 dB/octave low pass Cl = non-polarized 50 v (or greater) capacitor 4 o h m s 8 o h m s 2 o h m s FREQ. 11 mH 22 mH 80 Hz 5.5 mH 330 pF 180 pF 680 pF 9.1 mH... -
Page 9: Series And Parallel Wiring
SERIES AND PARALLEL WIRING Below are examples of series and parallel wiring configurations. Please note how the impedances differ with the different configurations. Amplifier Amplifier 2-4 ohm drivers in parallel 4-4 ohm drivers in parallel 2-4 ohm drivers in series = 8 ohms... -
Page 10: Lse.q Theory And Use
LSE.Q is unique subwoofer boost applied at the set frequency. control circuit included with the This is adjustable from .707 (flat) to SOUNDSTREAM REFERENCE500 2.8 (+9 dB). (See figure 2) amplifier. It is capable of removing subsonic energy in program material. - Page 11 Now, frequency control slightly backwards. This serves the purpose of removing the “subsonic” bass energy. Soundstream’s LSE.Q contains the same type of circuit with the added benefit of infinite adjustability. Our “Q” and “Hz” control can provide virtually 7 Various Settings...
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Page 12: Setting High Power/High Current
One is a higher voltage “tap” optimized for high impedance applications while the other is lower voltage designed to provide more current, Unlike other amplifiers, Soundstream’s REFERENCE amplifiers can be configured to drive virtually any impedance and make maximum power! -
Page 13: Setting Coherent Stereotm/Mixed Mono/Bridged Mono
COHERENT STEREO=?MIXED- MONO/BRIDGED MONO The REFERENCE amplifiers have the ability to operate in any one of the following modes: Coherent SfefeorM with identical left and right stereo channels for maximum fidelity. Best choice for satellite speakers. Use this mode unless Mixed-Mono is necessary. -
Page 14: Wiring
4 gauge power and ground cables (8 ga. with REFERENCEZOO). Determine from the chart below the minimum gauge power and ground wire for your application. CIRCUIT BREAKERS/FUSES up to 10’ 20’ up to Soundstream Power80 Soundstream Power80 or REFERENCE200 (8 ga.) (8 or 10 sa.) Soundstream Power40 Soundstream Power40 or REFERENCE300 Power 80 (4 ga.) -
Page 15: Wiring Diagram
Soundstream’s DL.1 and SL.1 are ideal. SPEAKER CABLE The REFERENCE amps will accept up to 8 gauge speaker cable. Use a high quality, flexible, multi-strand cable for best performance and longevity. Soundstream Speaker1 20 & 160 (12 and 16 gauge) are ideal. FULL RANGE SPEAKERS... -
Page 16: Installation And Mounting
INSTALLATION AND MOUNTING 1. AMPLIFIER LOCATION The REFERENCE amplifiers employ highly efficient circuitry and a unique 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. When mounting the amplifier, it should be securely mounted to either a panel in the vehicle or an amp board or rack that is securely mounted to the vehicle. -
Page 17: Level Setting
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 when using sources with minimal output. -
Page 18: Protection Circuitry & Troubleshooting
Current” mode if speaker load is less than 2 ohms (see p.12, “Setting High Power/High Current Switch”) speaker or leads may be shorted verify adequate amplifier ventilation SERVICE Your Soundstream REFERENCE amplifier is protected by a limited warranty. Please read the enclosed warranty card. -
Page 19: Specifications
SPECIFICA TIONS Stereo Stereo 1 R Stereo Stereo POWER Bridged) Bridged) Bridged) (1 Q Bridged) R E F E R E N C E 2 0 0 25x2 50x2 100x2 High Power (200x1) (50 x 1) (100 x 1) Watts 25x2 50x2 100x2... - Page 20 120 Blue Ravine Road Folsom California 95630 USA ph 916.351.1288 fax 916.351.0414...
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