FORCE MOSFET AMP MANL 12.02.09
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1. All FORCE models feature variable low pass crossovers and variable input gain controls They also incorporate a fixed high pass crossover for added system flexibility and the F1200M and F2000M feature an input voltage sensitivity selector For further flexibility in the use of a subwoofer Bass Boost control has been included on all amplifiers variable 0 18dB on the two and four channel amplifiers and selectable 0 18 on the F1200M and F2000M You can control the subwoofer level with the remote level control module Sound Storm Laboratories understands that amplifiers are placed in many different kinds of installations so we have also included an input sensitivity control to help you integrate the amp into your system regardless of the nature of your input source FORCE MOSFET Amplifier User s Manual page 2 What is included When first unpacking your new amplifier please check first that the package contains all of the items below If something is missing contact the store where you purchased the player FORCE amplifier Remote subwoofer level control e Remote subwoofer control cable eHigh input cable with connector e Four 4 mounting screws Features Your new FORCE amplifier features the following e Class A B operation e Bridgeable outputs except F1200M and F2000M e TriMode capable except F1200M and F2000M e MOSFET PWM Pulse Width Modulated Power Supply e 2 Ohm stable2. F1200M MonoBlock MOSFET Car Audio F2000 Amplifiers F2 600 F2 800 F2 1200 F2 1600 F2 2000 F2 2500 Four Channel F4 800 MOSFET Car Audio F4 1200 Amplifiers F4 1600 F4 2000 Two Channel MOSFET Car Audio Amplifiers Congratulations on your purchase of a Sound Storm Laboratories FORCE Amplifier It has been designed engineered and manufactured to bring you the highest level of performance and quality and will afford you years of listening pleasure Thank you for making Sound Storm Laboratories your choice for car audio entertainment page ahhh N N h 11 12 13 14 15 16 USER S MANUAL CONTENTS Introduction What is included Features About 2 Ohm operation General precautions Installation precautions Mounting the amplifier Connecting the amplifier Low level input wiring High level input wiring MonoBlock Power and Speaker wiring MonoBlock wiring 2CH Power and Speaker wiring 2CH and Bridged Mode 2CH Power and Speaker wiring TriMode 4CH Power and Speaker wiring 4CH and Bridged Mode 4CH Power and Speaker wiring TriMode Troubleshooting Specifications FORCE MOSFET Amplifier User s Manual page 1 Introduction With the Sound Storm Laboratories FORCE MOSFET amplifier series we are introducing eleven new amplifiers all designed in the USA This new series includes six 2 channel four 4 channel amplifier and a two monoblock amplifiers
3. s Manual page 3 General precautions Before installing and using your new Sound Storm Laboratories amplifier please become familiar with all the information contained in this manual Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference not open or attempt to repair this unit yourself Dangerous high voltages are present which may result in electric shock Refer any repairs to a qualified service technician e To avoid risk of electronic shock or damage to the amplifier do not permit any of this equipment to become damp or wet from water or drinks If this does occur immediately unplug the power wires and send the amplifier to your local dealer or service center as soon as possible e f there is smoke or any peculiar odor present during use or if there is damage to any of the component enclosures immediately unplug the power wire and send the amplifier to your local dealer or service center as soon as possible Installation precautions Before you drill or cut any holes investigate your car s layout very carefully Take special care when you work near the gas tank fuel lines hydraulic lines and electrical wiring Never operate the amplifier when it is unmounted Attach all audio system components securely to prevent damage especially in an accident FORCE MOSFET Amplifier User s Manual page 4 Before making or breaking power connections in your system disconnect the vehicle batter
4. stereo operation with output power increase speaker short protectio e Soft turn on circul e Remote turn on turn off creuit Variable input gain control e Input voltage sensitivity selector on F1200M e Variable low pass crossover s e Fixed high pass crossover 200 2 Bass Boost control variable to 18dB on all 2 channel and 4 channel amps selectable 0 18dB on F1200M and F2000M Nickel plated RCA low level and high level inputs e LED power and protection indicators e Black anodized heatsink e Remote subwoofer level control About 2 Ohm operation Your FORCE amplifier has been designed to operate efficiently at loads down to 2 Ohms This means that you can install four 8 Ohm speakers per channel when using parallel wiring Increasing the number of woofers per channel at low frequencies below 100Hz produces an acoustic coupling effect This acoustic coupling effect increases your power output by about per speaker or the equivalent of an additional 10W per speaker When operating at 2 Ohms the amplifiers will increase their output power by approximately 50 The current draw will also increase by about the same amount so be sure you have enough current to run the amplifiers into a 2 load If you lack adequate current your music reproduction will be distorted 2 Ohm stable mono for F1200M and F2000M and F2000M FORCE MOSFET Amplifier User
5. HT Sf Subwoofer Component values for Passive Crossover CH4 FREQUENCY INDUCTOR CAPACITOR MINIMUM 80 Hz 7 5 470uF a SPEAKER 100 Hz 6 5mH 330uF E NF 120 Hz 5 5mH 330uF 150 Hz 4mH 220uF CH3 High pass Speaker filter crossover Low pass filter inductor 5854 GND REM BATT fuse Chassis ground point to REMOTE TURN ON High pass filter terminal of head unit crossover i MINIMUM FUSE High pass filter SPEAKER crossover IMPEDANCE 4 OHMS SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 8 OHMS Low pass filter inductor LEFT Subwoofer FORCE MOSFET Amplifier User s Manual page 14 Troubleshooting If you experience operation or performance problems with this product compare your installation with the electrical wiring diagram on the previous pages If problems persist read the following troubleshooting tips which may help eliminate the problems SYMPTOM Amplifier will not power up Protection LED comes on when amplifier is powered up Low output Audio present in only one channel High hiss in the speakers Squealing noise from speakers Distorted sound Amplifier gets very hot Engine noise static type Engine noise alternator whine POSSIBLE REMEDY Check to make sure you have a good ground connection Check that the Remote Input Turn On has at least 3VDC Check that there is batte
6. d frequency points 10 Power up the head unit and the amplifier Then set the volume control on the head unit to about 3 4 volume and adjust the amplifier s input level control s to just below the level of distortion 11 Further fine tuning of the various controls may be necessary to obtain best results Don t misuse the level control Do not mistake the input level control for a volume control It is designed ONLY to match the output level of your audio source to the input level of your amplifier Do not adjust this input level to maximum unless your input level requires it Ignoring these instructions will result an input overload to the amplifier and excessive audio distortion It can also cause the protection circuit to engage FORCE MOSFET Amplifier User s Manual page 5 Low Level Input Wiring Low level RCA input wiring is preferred for best audio performance Always use a high quality RCA cable for best audio performance NOTE Do not connect BOTH the high level and low level inputs from your receiver to your amplifier at the same time MonoBlock Amplifier F1200M and F2000M Fd CROSSOVER BASS BOOST FREQ MODE LEVEL INPUT SENSITIVITY power REMOTE SUE GOMTR L LOW FULL 7 0 1898 40Hz 15092 PASS RANGE MIN e2V 8V 100mV 2V To Audio Outputs of head unit or signal processor Remote Subwoofe
7. e pair of output channels The main speakers will operate in STEREO while the subwoofer simultaneously operates in MONO To set up the amplifier to run in this mode put the crossover switches in the FULL position Insert high pass filter capacitors and a low pass filter inductor into the wiring as shown below Be sure to check the table at the bottom of this page to determine the correct Capacitor and inductor values for the crossover frequency you wish to achieve Component values for 6dB Passive Crossover FREQUENCY INDUCTOR CAPACITOR 80 Hz 7 5mH 470uF 100 Hz 6 5mH 330uF 120 Hz 5 5mH 330uF 150 Hz 4mH 220uF Tri Mode to REMOTE TURN ON terminal of head unit SPEAKER CONNECTIONS High pass filter crossover RIGHT Speaker MINIMUM SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 4 OHMS High pass filter crossover Low pass filter inductor N Subwoofer IMPEDANCE 1 8 5 FORCE MOSFET Amplifier User s Manual page 12 Power and Speaker Wiring SPEAKER CHS IMPEDANCE Speaker 2 8 5 CH4 Speaker Four Channel Mode 4 Channel Amplifiers F4 800 F4 1200 F4 1600 and F4 2000 __ GND REM BATT FUSE Chassis SPEAKER CONNECTIONS ground SPEAKER jai MPEDANCE CH2 Speaker to REMOTE TURN ON 2 8 OHMS terminal of head unit CH1 a J i Speaker C
8. ing MonoBlock Amplifier F1200M and F2000M 7 Goe AMPLIF GND REM BATT SPEAKER CONNECTIONS MINIMUM IMPEDANCE 2 OHMS cell Chassis ground point SUBWOOFER to REMOTE TURN ON Speaker terminal of head unit p Battery FUSE IMPEDANCE 2 8 OHMS FORCE MOSFET Amplifier User s Manual page 10 Power and Speaker Wiring 2 Channel Amplifiers F2 600 F2 800 F2 1200 F2 1600 F2 2000 and F2 2500 RIGHT Speaker LEFT Two IMPEDANCE SPeaker Channel 2 8 OHMS Mode 1 1 SPEAKER E CONNECTIONS c le Chassis ground point to REMOTE TURN ON terminal of head unit 1 Battery FUSE Subwoofer SPEAKER IMPEDANCE Bridged 4 8 OHMS Mode Connect the Negative terminal of the Ch d t subwoofer to the R amplifier terminal to REMOTE TURN ON terminal of head unit Connect the Postive terminal of the subwoofer to the L amplifier terminal FORCE MOSFET Amplifier User s Manual page 11 Power and Speaker Wiring 2 Channel Amplifiers F2 600 F2 800 F2 1200 F2 1600 F2 2000 and F2 2500 Tri mode operation allows you to connect this amplifier to a pair of main speakers plus a subwoofer on on
9. l the connections before you proceed 1 Connect the power ground terminal to the closest point on the chassis of the car Keep this ground wire to less than 39 100 cm in length Use 8 gauge or heavier wire 2 Connect the remote terminal to the remote output of the head unit using 16 gauge or heavier wire 3 Connect an empty fuse holder within 18 45 cm of the car battery and run 8 gauge or heavier cable from this fuse to the amplifier location 4 Check that the fuse holder is empty Then connect the fuse holder to the connection on the amplifier 5 If multiple amplifiers are being used in your system either e Run a separate pair of cables from the battery and a chassis ground point to each amplifier Each cable must have its own inline fuse or e Run a 4 cable from the fuse holder at the battery to a distribution block at or near the 6 location Then run separate cables from the amplifier to this distribution block and to independent chassis ground points 6 Connect all line inputs and outputs if used using high quality cables Connect all speakers following the diagrams in this manual Be sure to observe proper polarity to avoid audio phase problems 7 Insert fuse s into the battery fuse holder s 8 Recheck all connections before powering up the amplifier 9 Set all level controls to minimum position and set all crossover controls switches to the desire
10. o set the Input Level as low as possible Check that all crossover frequencies are properly set Check for short circuits on the speaker leads Check that the minimum speaker impedance for the amp model is correct Check that there is good air circulation around the amp In some applications it may be necessary to add and external cooling fan This is usually caused by poor quality RCA cables which can pick up radiated noise Use only the best quality cables and route them away from power cables Check that speaker leads are not shorted to the vehicle chassis Check that the RCA grounds are not shorted to the vehicle chassis Check that the head unit is properly grounded FORCE MOSFET Amplifier User s Manual page 15 Specifications MODEL RMS POWER into 4 Ohms MAX POWER into 2 Ohms BRIDGED POWER into 4 Ohms Min speaker impedance THD Frequency response Signal to noise ratio Channel separation Damping factor Crossover range low pass high pass Bass boost Fuse rating Dimensions 10 x 2 7 16 x MODEL RMS POWER into 4 Ohms MAX POWER into 2 Ohms BRIDGED POWER into 4 Ohms Min speaker impedance THD Frequency response Signal to noise ratio Channel separation Damping factor Crossover range low pass high pass Bass boost Fuse rating Dimensions 10 x 2 7 16 x Two Channel MOSFET Car Audio Amplifiers F2 600 2 800 2 1200 F2 1600 F2 2000 F2 2500 120W x 2 160W
11. onnect the Negative terminal of the RIGHT SPEAKER subwoofer to the CH4 amplifier terminal IMPEDANCE 4 8 5 Connect the Postive terminal of the RIGHT subwoofer to the CH3 amplifier terminal RIGHT Subwoofer Bridged Mode gt GND REM BATT 2 1 Chassis ground point to REMOTE TURN ON maid terminal of head unit ubwooter 227 Connect the Negative terminal of the LEFT SPEAKER IMPEDANCE subwoofer to the 2 amplifier terminal Battery FUSE 4 8 OHMS Connect the Postive terminal of the LEFT subwoofer to the CH1 amplifier terminal FORCE MOSFET Amplifier User s Manual page 13 Power and Speaker Wiring 4 Channel Amplifiers F4 800 F4 1200 F4 1600 and F4 2000 Tri mode operation allows you to connect this amplifier to a pair of main speakers plus a subwoofer on one pair of output channels The main speakers will operate in STEREO while the subwoofer simultaneously operates in MONO To set up the amplifier to run in this mode put the crossover switches in the FULL position Insert high pass filter capacitors and a low pass filter inductor into the wiring as shown below Be sure to check the table at the bottom of this page to determine the correct capacitor and inductor values for the crossover frequency you wish to achieve SPEAKER Tri Mode 8 OHMS RIG
12. r Level Control 2 Channel Amplifiers F2 600 F2 800 F2 1200 F2 1600 F2 2000 and F2 2500 CROSSOVER PROTECTION 2 aie 0 2 150 PASS RANGE PASS FREQUENCY MODE ioe 0 18dB MIN MAX HIGH LEVEL BASS BOOST LEVEL INPUTS Remote Subwoofer Level Control To Audio Outputs of head unit or signal processor FORCE MOSFET Amplifier User s Manual page 6 Low Level Input Wiring cont 4 Channel Amplifiers F4 800 F4 1200 F4 1600 and F4 2000 Remote Subwoofer Level Control 4 CHANNEL MOSFET POWER AMPLIFIER INPUTS CROSSOVER CHANNEL 1 2 HIGH LEVEL INPUTS pass TD m pass PROTECTION 8 NA ik 1 BE Ceci RANG Power CHANNEL 3 4 O BASS BOST LEVEL ii b REMOTE D Il 05 HIGH he a inputs CH4 REAR Audio Outputs of head unit or signal processor To FRONT Audio Outputs of head unit or signal processor FORCE MOSFET Amplifier User s Manual page 7 High Level Input Wiring The high level input s should only be used when your head unit lacks RCA outputs If the RCA outputs are not present connect the speaker outputs from the receiver to the high level input connector of
13. ry power on the terminal Check that there is at least 12v Check all fuses replace if necessary Make sure that the Protection LED is not illuminated If it is lit shut off the amplifier briefly and then repower Check for short circuits on speaker leads Turn down the volume control on the head unit to prevent overdriving Remove speaker leads and reset the amplifier If the Protection LED still comes on then the amplifier is faulty and needs servicing Check that all fuses are OK Check that amplifier is properly grounded Check that the Remote Input Turn On has at least 3VDC Check that the RCA audio cables are plugged into the proper inputs Check all speaker wiring Reset the Level Control Check the Crossover Control settings Check the RCA interconnect cables Check all speaker wiring Disconnect all RCA inputs to the amplifiers If the hiss disappears then plug in the component driving the amplifier and unplug its inputs If the hiss disappears at this point go on until the faulty noisy component is found It is best to set the amplifier s input level control as low as possible The best subjective signal to noise ratio is achieved in this manner Try to set the head unit as high as possible without distortion and the amp input level as low as possible Check for improperly grounded RCA interconnects Check that the Input Level Control is set to match the signal level of the head unit Always try t
14. the amplifier Be sure to observe polarity to avoid audio phase problems NOTE Do not connect BOTH the high level and low level inputs from your receiver to your amplifier at the same time MonoBlock Amplifier F1200M and F2000M Fd MOSFET POWER AMPLIFIER CROSSOVER BASS BOOST FREQ SENSITIVITY 1 0 1898 40Hz 150Hz PASS RANGE MIN 8V 100m dy D OM R R L L To Speaker Terminals of head unit Remote Subwoofer Level Control 2 Channel Amplifiers F2 600 F2 800 F2 1200 F2 1600 F2 2000 and F2 2500 10 protection adie PASS RANGE PASS FREQUENCY MODE F E To Speaker Terminals of naad FORCE MOSFET Amplifier User s Manual page 8 High Level Input Wiring cont 4 Channel Amplifiers F4 800 F4 1200 F4 1600 and F4 2000 To Speaker Terminals CH CH CH CH 1 1 2 2 OSFET POWER AMPLIFIER PROTECTION 15 INPUTS HIGH LOW PAN Pass PASS L 1 21 40Hz gt A 50Hz FULL RANGE Power CROSSOVER FREQ MODE 0 CHANNEL 3 4 15 CHS INPUTS Remote Subwoofer Level Control CH CH CH CH To Speaker 59 Terminals CROSSOVER FREQ FULL RANGE 72 HIGH LOW 40Hz 150Hz MODE FORCE MOSFET Amplifier User s Manual page 9 Power and Speaker Wir
15. x 2 200W x 2 300W x 2 350W x 2 400W x 2 300W X 2 400W X 2 600W X 2 800W X 2 1000W X2 1250WX2 600W X 1 800W x 1 1200W 1 1600Wx1 2000Wx1 2500Wx1 2 Ohm Stereo 4 Ohm Mono Bridged 0 01 9Hz 50kHz 103dB 90dB 125 40Hz 150Hz 200Hz fixed Variable 0 18dB 20A x 1 25A 1 25 1 20A x 2 25AX 2 30A x 2 6 3 4 9 1 8 10 5 16 11 7 8 16 1 4 19 3 8 MonoBlock Four Channel MOSFET Car Audio Amplifiers MOSFET Car Audio Amplifiers F4 800 F4 1200 F4 1600 F4 2000 F1200M F2000M 85W x 4 110W x 4 160Wx4 220Wx4 500W 1 5009W 1 200W X 4 300W X 4 400W X4 500WX4 1200W X1 2000 1 400W X 2 600W x 2 800Wx2 1000Wx2 n a n a 2 Ohm Stereo 4 Ohm Mono Bridged 0 01 9Hz 50kHz 103dB 90dB 125 40Hz 150Hz 200Hz fixed Variable 0 18dB 30A x 1 20A x 2 11 1 8 13 1 16 FORCE MOSFET Amplifier User s Manual page 16 25 2 15 18 3 16 25 1 9 1 8 25 2 15 1 2 40A x 2 All specifications subject to change without notice
16. y Confirm that your head unit or other equipment is turned off while connecting the input jacks and speaker terminals If you need to replace the power fuse replace it only with a fuse identical to that supplied with the amplifier Using a fuse of a different type or rating may result in damage to your audio system or your amplifier which is not covered by the manufacturer s warranty Mounting the amplifier 1 Find a suitable location in the vehicle in which to mount the amplifier 2 Make sure there is sufficient air circulation around the intended mounting location 3 Mark the location for the mounting hole screws by positioning the amplifier where you wish to install it Use a scribe or mounting screw inserted through each of the amp s mounting holes to mark the mounting surface If the mounting surface is carpeted measure the hole centers and mark with a felt tip pen 4 Drill pilot holes in the mounting surface for the mounting screws Place the amplifier in position and attach the amplifier to the mounting surface securely using screws SHOCK HAZARD Do not open the case of this product There are dangerous voltages present within the unit There are no user serviceable parts within the unit Connecting the amplifier Before doing any wiring look through this manual and identify the diagrams to follow for power input and speaker connections for your particular installation Be sure you understand al
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