SVA4 SVA7 - Sound Storm Lab
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1. 0 SOUND STORM LABORATORIES SVA4 One Input Four Output Video Signal Amplifier SVA7 One Input Seven Output Video Signal Amplifier Congratulations on your purchase of a Sound Storm Video Signal Amplifier It has been designed engineered and manufactured to bring you the highest level of performance and quality and will afford you years of viewing pleasure Thank you for making Sound Storm your choice for car video entertainment page USER S MANUAL CONTENTS on AA A O OB O ND N General precautions Safety precautions Why use a video signal amplifier Installation precautions Installation Adjusting the video signal level Controls and features SVA4 Controls and features SVA7 System Wiring SVA4 System Wiring SVA7 Specifications SVA4 SVA7 User s Manual page 1 General precautions Please read this manual completely and carefully prior to attempting to install your new Sound Storm mobile video equipment Installed correctly your Sound Storm equipment will provide you with years of enjoyable and safe usage Installation of this equipment in any portion of a vehicle which impairs or distracts the driver is improper and dangerous Sound Storm assumes no liability whatsoever for failure to follow the proper installation of this product Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference Safety precautions e Do not operate any mobile video equipment while2. BLACK_ GROUND INPUT alk ale For clarity only one set of connections is shown for the 12VDC Power Output You can actually connect all three to various video accessories Ke Ye SOUND STORM O 0 0 FOr BES oR O C cus cHe ctr Na ii W ML CJ ii p to Chassis Ground to Video Out VIDEO SOURCE connector DVD player video game etc l AA A SVA4 SVA7 User s Manual page 7 Specifications 6 SOUNDS oye Mij LABORATORIE MODEL SVA4 SVA7 One Input Four Output One Input Four Output Video Signal Amplifier Video Signal Amplifier VIDEO AMPLIFIER Number of outputs 4 7 Video input level 2 0Vp p 2 0Vp p Video output level 0 5 1 5Vp p 0 5 1 5Vp p Output impedance 750 Ohms 750 Ohms Type of level controls Variable Variable GENERAL Power requirements 12V DC 12V DC Dimensions L x W x H 3 1 4 x 2 11 16 x 3 4 4 1 16 x 3 1 4 x 3 4 All specifications subject to change without notice SVA4 SVA7 User s Manual page 8
3. LOJ OO O fe SOUND STORM CH4 B O R E ONE INPUT FOUR OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUTS Connect your monitor s to these connectors using high quality RCA video cables 2 OUTPUT GAIN LEVEL CONTROLS Adjust these independently to get the best possible picture quality on each monitor SVA4 SVA7 User s Manual page 4 3 VIDEO INPUT JACK Using a high quality RCA video cable connect the DVD player or other video source to this input jack 4 POWER CONNECTIONS Follow the wiring diagram to properly connect the SVA4 to your vehicle battery and chassis ground Controls and Features SVA7 ONE INGUT SEVEN OUTPUT ai IGNAL AMPLIFIER Ne AD OD EOT AD 3 E GAELS QO fo SOUND S TORN R A T O R Ko D Qan OT Sone an min ymin a GAIN S OUTPUT CHS CH6 CH7 expe 4 VIDEO OUTPUTS 6 VIDEO INPUT JACK Connect your monitor s to these Using a high quality RCA video cable connectors using high quality RCA connect the DVD player or other video cables video source to this input jack OUTPUT GAIN LEVEL CONTROLS T INPUT POWER CONNECTIONS Adjust these independently to get the Follow the wiring diagram to properly best possible picture quality on each connect the SVA7 to your vehicle monitor battery and chassis ground 3 POWER LED 12VDC POWER OUTPUTS Three connections are available for powering additional video signal amplifiers or
4. other video accessories SVA4 SVA7 User s Manual page 5 System wiring SVA4 Connect the monitors and video input source in your system to the SVA4 using high quality RCA video cables as shown When making the power input connections be sure to make your connection directly to the car battery or to a distribution block mounted near the battery Also make sure that your ground connection is to a clean paint free metal chassis point VIDEO MONITOR or Corr CS gt gt E gt Video in AA A connector l DLE D D lt WL CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 OUTPUT GAIN LEVELS O O O O AT 0 RIE im_D to Video Out VIDEO SOURCE connector DVD player video game etc SVA4 SVA7 User s Manual page 6 te SOUND STORM O to Chassis Ground System wiring SVA7 Connect the monitors and video input source in your system to the SVA7 using high quality RCA video cables as shown When making the power input connections be sure to make your connection directly to the car battery or to a distribution block mounted near the battery Also make sure that your ground connection is to a clean paint free metal chassis point VIDEO MONITOR r SA SAA SAA Video in AA A connector D D O a d ae a9 ONE INPUT SEVEN QUTPUT EO SIGNAL AMPLIFIER O rni D Oo Sanur To Video Accessory C Power Inputs BED 12 VDC INPUT
5. driving safe driving should always be your highest priority e This product should not be installed in a system which allows the monitor screen to be visible to the driver of the vehicle In some states and countries the viewing of images on a screeen inside a vehicle is illegal even by people other than the driver Be sure that the installation and operation of this system is in compliance with local rules and regulations e Do not open or attempt to repair this unit yourself Refer any repairs to a qualified service technician e if there is smoke or any peculiar odor present during use or if there is damage to any of the component enclosures immediately remove it from your system and send to your local dealer or service center as soon as possible SVA4 SVA7 User s Manual page 2 Why use a video amplifier The SVA4 and SVA7 Video Signal Amplifiers can play a critical role in your mobile video system With the wide range of DVD players video games and monitors available users often find that the video signal level is not well matched to their chosen monitor This frequently occurs in systems where more than one monitor is present In such multi monitor systems the video signal from your DVD player or other video source must be split and routed to the monitors resulting in a drop in signal strength to all the monitors affected Typically a monitor receiving a video signal whose strength is inade
6. eo system Use only a power source with 12 Volts DC negative ground Before final installation temporarily connect the wiring according to the diagram near the end of this manual check it to ensure that it has been connected properly and test the unit to make sure it is working correctly Installation Mount the video amplifier in a suitable location Connect the RCA video input and output cables to the amplifier as shown in the wiring diagram Adjusting the video signal level Before starting rotate the output level controls on your new video signal amplifier to MINIMUM Turn on the video monitor whose video input signal you wish to amplify Turn on your DVD player or other video source and play a familiar video program At the MINIMUM setting your monitor image is probably dark and unsatisfactory to view Now slowly increase the output gain level for that monitor until the picture is clear and bright Continue to increase the gain level until you begin to see lines or other undesirable characteristics in the picture Finally reduce the gain level back to the point where you feel the picture is best from the standpoint of color brightness and freedom from defects Leave the control set at this level Repeat this process with the other monitors in your mobile video system SVA4 SVA7 User s Manual page 3 Controls and Features SVA4 CH1 CH2 CH3 OUTPUT GAIN LEVELS O
7. quate will display an image too dark or unclear for satisfactory viewing By installing a multi channel video signal amplifier like the SVA4 or SVA7 you can independently amplify the signal being sent to each monitor Each channel has its own output level control so the signal level can be custom catered to the particular requirements of each monitor This can be critical when there are different brands and sizes of monitors in the same system The function and performance of the SVA4 and SVA7 are identical except that the SVA4 deliver four separate video outputs and the SVA7 delivers seven outputs Installation precautions Choose a mounting location in your vehicle which is protected from foot traffic and passengers who might accidentally disconnect the cables Be sure you can see each of the monitors from the mounting location if you intend to make the level adjustments without and assistant Do not install the video signal amplifier in areas which are susceptible to rain moisture direct sunlight extreme heat or cold excessive dust dirt or humidity If installation requires drilling holes or other modifications to the vehicle consult with your nearest dealer or professional car audio installer Use only the installation parts and hardware provided with the unit to ensure proper installation Using other parts can cause malfunction and possible damage to your video monitor or other components in your mobile vid
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