FORCE IC AMP MANUAL
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1. 4 Channel Amplifier F4 400 auaa 4 CHANNEL HIGH POWER AMPLIFIER HIGH LEVEL INPUTS HIGH LEVEL INPUTS OUOUO INPUTS To Audio Outputs of head unit or signal processor FORCE Amplifier User s Manual page 7 High Level Input Wiring cont 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 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 2 Channel Amplifier F2 200 2 FHANNEL HIGH POWER AMPLIFIER i O ND i FULLRANGE LOW PASS H L PU To Speaker Terminals CROSSOVER MODE R R L L of head unit Oooo 4 Channel Amplifier F4 400 Power FORCE o h INPUTS 4 CHANNEL HIGH POWER AMPLIFIER CHANNEL 3 4 CHANNEL 1 2 LEVEL LEVEL LOW PASS HIGH Pass FULLRANGE MIN Maxi min Max FULL RANGE Mii ait C CH4 CH3 CH2 CH1 To Speaker Terminals OL _ of head unit d m f on f m f o f an f a FORCE Amplifier User s Manual page 8 Power and Speaker Wiring 2 Channel Amplifier F2 200 RIGHT Speaker SPEAKER IMPEDANCE Speaker 2 8 OHMS 12 W REM2. 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 desired 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 in an input overload to the amplifier and excessive audio distortion It can also cause the protection circuit to engage 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 2 Channel Amplifier F2 200 Power R L P A FULLRANGE LOW PASS iN MAX sal HIGH LEVEL CROSSOVER LEVEL INPUTS MODE To Audio Outputs of head unit or signal processor
3. a D CONNECTIONS SPEAKER CONNECTIONS Chassis ground point to REMOTE TURN ON terminal of head unit FUSE CH2 SPEAKER Speaker 4 Channel Amplifier IMPEDANCE F4 400 2 8 OHMS CH1 a D CONNECTIONS SPEAKER CONNECTIONS SPEAKER Speaker Chassis ground point IMPEDANCE 2 8 OHMS to REMOTE TURN ON Speaker terminal of head unit FUSE Battery FORCE Amplifier User s Manual page 9 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 POSSIBLE REMEDY Amplifier will not Check to make sure you have a good ground connection power up Check that the Remote Input Turn On has at least 3VDC Check that there is battery 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 it Protection LED comes on when amplifier is powered up 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
4. on then the amplifier is faulty and needs servicing No output 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 Low output Reset the Level Control Check the Crossover Control settings Audio present in only one channel Check the RCA interconnect cables Check all speaker wiring High hiss in the speakers 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 Squealing noise from speakers Check for improperly grounded RCA interconnects Distorted sound Check that the Input Level Control is set to match the signal level of the head unit Always try to set the Input Level as low as possible Check that all crossover frequencies are properly set Check for short circuits on the speaker leads Amplifier gets very hot Check that the minimum speaker impedance for the amp model is correct Chec
5. to prevent damage especially in an accident Before making or breaking power connections in your system disconnect the vehicle battery 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 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 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 FORCE Amplifier User s Manual page 5 Connecting the amplifier Bef
6. Two Channel High Power Car Audio Amplifier F2 200 Four Channel High Power Car Audio Amplifier F4 400 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 USER S MANUAL page CONTENTS 2 Introduction 2 What is included 3 Features 3 About 2 Ohm operation 4 General precautions 4 Installation precautions 5 Mounting the amplifier 6 Connecting the amplifier 7 Low level input wiring 8 High level input wiring 9 Power and Speaker wiring 10 Troubleshooting 11 Specifications FORCE Amplifier User s Manual page 1 Introduction With the Sound Storm Laboratories FORCE high power amplifier series we are introducing two new models both designed in the USA This new series includes a 2 channel and a 4 channel amplifier These FORCE models feature a low pass crossover and the F4 400 adds a high pass crossover on CH1 2 Both amps feature both high level and RCA low level inputs on the front panel Input level can be precisely controlled by variable input gain controls These features help you integrate the amp into your system regardless of the nature of your input source FORCE Amplifier User s Manual page 2 W
7. hat 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 e FORCE amplifier eHigh input cable with connector e Four 4 mounting screws Features Your new FORCE amplifier features the following e 2 Ohm stable stereo operation with output power increase e Thermal and speaker short protection e Soft turn on circuit e Remote turn on turn off circuit e Variable input gain control e Built in fixed crossovers F2 200 fixed low pass 120Hz F4 400 fixed low pass 120Hz on CH3 4 fixed high pass 200Hz on CH1 2 e Nickel plated RCA low level and high level inputs e LED power and protection indicators e Black anodized heatsink 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 3dB 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 c
8. k that there is good air circulation around the amp In some applications it may be necessary to add and external cooling fan Engine noise static type 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 Engine noise alternator whine 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 Amplifier User s Manual page 10 Specifications Two Channel Car Audio Amplifier Four Channel Car Audio Amplifier MODEL F2 200 F4 400 RMS POWER 50W x 2 50W x 4 into 4 Ohms MAX POWER 100W X 2 100W X 4 into 2 Ohms Min speaker 2 Ohms 2 Ohms impedance THD 0 01 0 01 Frequency response 12Hz 22kHz 12Hz 22kHz Signal to noise ratio 90dB 90dB Channel separation 60dB 60dB Crossover low pass 120Hz fixed 120Hz fixed CH3 4 high pass n a 200Hz fixed CH1 2 Fuse rating 7 5A x 1 15A x1 Dimensions 5 1 8 7 5 8 9 x 2 1 16 x All specifications subject to change without notice FORCE Amplifier User s Manual page 11 Notes
9. ore 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 all 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 BATT 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 amplifier s 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 FORCE Amplifier User s Manual page 6
10. urrent to run the amplifiers into a 2 Ohm load If you lack adequate current your music reproduction will be distorted FORCE Amplifier User 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 e Do 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 cord and send the amplifier to your local dealer or service center as soon as possible FORCE Amplifier User s Manual page 4 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
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