Soundstream Technologies D200 II Stereo Amplifier User Manual
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1. To prevent unnecessary labor proof all your connec tions for shorts and improper connection Double check to make sure you have chosen all of the correct ampli fier settings POWERING UP THE SYSTEM Once the installation is complete turn on the system The LED indicator on the amplifier should now be lit If it did not light up turn the system off immediately Proof wiring and check for shorts or poor connection If wiring is okay check the relay or fuse in the power line If blown replace it with another identical fuse Also check the interior power supply fuse If blown replace with a fuse of identical value INPUT LEVEL ADJ USIMENT Input levels are adjusted bv means of two independ ent controls located between the heat sinks directiv above the appropriate RCA connector When the amplifier is being operated in the stereo mode both of these adjustments are to be used When bridged only the right input control is used To set your amplifier levels begin by turning all level controls to minimum counter clockwise Turn the system on and set the volume on your tuner deck at its mid point Advance the amplifier input level controls until you have reached your maximum desired listening level and both channels are in balance LINEAR SUBWOOFER EXTENSION D 20011 AND CLASS A 100i The LSE circuit will compensate for the natural rolloff of most loudspeakers and can extend deep bass as much as one full octave The control a2. want to con sider using a professional installer who has the tools and more importantiv the experience to do the right job If you decide to install your equipment yourself we hope that this manual will serve as a helpful guide TOOLS The only tool needed to make wire terminations at the amplifier will be an insulated flat blade screwdriver Do not use a noninsulated screwdriver since this may short out against the heat sinks and may damage the ampli fier SELECTING OPERATING MODE These amplifiers may be configured into two opera tional modes stereo or mono The amplifier comes shipped from the factory ready for stereo usage If your application calls for the amplifier to be bridged follow the procedure below 1 Remove the plug located on the bottom of the amplifier marked STEREO MONO Set the switch as indicated on the bottom cover 2 To complete connection of the amplifier in mono mode read the input and output connection sections care fully OPTIMIZNG FOR SPEAKER IMPEDANCE D2001I CLASS A100 DIOOII AND CLASS ABOII As delivered from the factory your amplifier has been optimized for 4 ohm operation It is possible to opti mize these amplifiers to deliver maximum performance into 2 or 4 ohms stereo and 4 or 8 ohms bridged This is accomplished by selecting the correct operating mode on the bottom of the amplifier prior to mounting Re move the plug on the amplifier marked for impedance optimization Set the switc
3. 0kHz At Full Rated Power Into 4Q S N Ratio 110 dB Damping Factor gt 200 Input Impedance 10 K Idle Current Draw 6 Amps Maximum Current Draw 13 Amps Dimensions 6 W X 7 8 X 2 13 H Input Sensitivitv 250 mV 2 5 V CA 100 Power Output Impedance Optimized Setting 50 W ch X 2 20Hz 20kHz Into 4Q 80 W ch X 2 20Hz 20kHz Into 2Q 160 Watts Mono 20Hz 20kHz Into 4Q Total Harmonic Distortion lt 0 1 20Hz 20kHz At Full Rated Power Into 402 S N Ratio 110 dB Damping Factor gt 200 Input Impedance 10 K Idle Current Draw 2 0 Amps Maximum Current Draw 14 Amps Dimensions 11 W X 7 8 D X 2 13 H Input Sensitivity 250 mV 2 5 V D 200 Il Power Output Impedance Optimized Setting 100 W ch X 2 20Hz 20kHz Into 4Q 100 W ch X 2 20Hz 20kHz Into 2Q 200 Watts Mono 20Hz 20kHz Into 4Q 140 W ch X 2 2ZOHz 20kHz Into 2Q 240 Watts Mono 20Hz 20kHz Into 402 Total Harmonic Distortion lt 0 1 20Hz 20kHz At Full Rated Power Into 402 S N Ratio 110 dB Damping Factor gt 200 Input Impedance 10k Idle Current Draw 1 2 Amps Maximum Current Draw 26 Amps Dimensions 11 W X 7 8 D X 2 13 H Input Sensitivity 250 mV 2 5 V
4. 11 1Q per channel D 200 2Q per channel SERVICE j Your Soundstream amplifier is protected by a limited IMPEDANC E warranty Please read the warranty enclosed with this ee HOOKUP DIAGRAMS HOOKUP DIAGRAMS fe SERIES ao SERIES PARALLEL MONAURAL MODE bridged Power CONNECTORS OUTPUT CONNECTORS ONT RIGHT INPUT SPECI CATIONS D 6011 Power Output 30 W ch X 2 20Hz 20kHz Into 402 45 Wich X 2 2OHz 20kHz Into 202 80 Watts Mono 20Hz 20kHz Into 402 Total Harmonic Distortion lt 0 1 20Hz 20kHz At Full Rated Power Into 402 S N Ratio 110 dB Damping Factor gt 200 Input Impedance 10 K Idle Current Draw 2 Amps Maximum Current Draw 7 Amps Dimensions 4 3 W X 7 8 D X 2 13 H Input Sensitivity 250 mV 2 5 V CLASS A 5011 Power Output Impedance Optimized Setting 25 W ch X 2 20Hz 20kHz Into 4Q 50 W ch X 2 20Hz 20kHz Into 2Q 90 Watts Mono 20Hz 20kHz Into 402 Total Harmonic Distortion lt 0 1 20Hz 20kHz At Full Rated Power Into 4Q S N Ratio 110 dB Damping Factor gt 200 Input Impedance 10 K Idle Current Draw 1 5 Amps Maximum Current Draw 7 Amps Dimensions 6 W X 7 8 D X 2 13 H Input Sensitivity 250 mV 2 5 V D 10011 Power Output Impedance Optimized Setting 50 Wich X 2 20HZ 20kHz Into 4Q 50 W ch X 2 20Hz 20kHz Into 2Q 100 Watts Mono 20Hz 20kHz Into 4Q 70 Wich X 2 20Hz 20kHz 2Q 120 Watts Mono 2OHz 20kHz Into 4Q Total Harmonic Distortion lt 0 1 20Hz 2
5. D200 Il DUAL MONAURAL AMPLI ER CLASS A 100 PURE CLASS A AMPLI ER D100 STEREO AMPLI ER CLASS A 50 i PURE CLASS A AMPLI ER D60 II STEREO AMPLI ER Owners Manual Soundsteam Stereo Amplifier Owners Manual Thank you for purchasing a Soundstream amplifier You now own one of the finest power amplifiers available a precision instrument capable of audiophile quality performance To get the most out of your amplifier we suggest that you carefully acquaint yourself with their capabilities and design Please retain this manual for future refer ence Soundstream products are the result of American craftsmanship and the highest quality control standards your power amplifier should deliver many years of pleas ure Should it ever require service or replacement recording the information below will help protect your investment CONTENTS Model Number Serial Number Dealers Name Date of Purchase Date of Installation page Pesiciu Fe des e eee cement B A ta ete pee eer ee mer mrt eta a 2 SG 2 Eocationcand MOUNUING A AR 2 selecting Operating ModE ia i a A eel 2 OpliMI INO TOR JMbEedeneet sikka Betta aa ant a 2 Input Connection eiere Minho bu d e A 3 Output SC ORNESCHOMNS sia ss ou ika 5 Power GEGH DNS 4 Remote Power on connection u AAAAAAA HA E A EA KAKAEEEEEMENANEEEZZEEEEZZ ATI 4 put LevelAdjustiments eaea E L st aes 4 Linear Subwoofer Extension SS 4 FOOKUP Diagrams arasso at
6. a ANE en enmamoniatciedd tsi 5 impedence HOOKUP Diagrams onasini p o itatieri mai raw tib AM kien daq 5 Speciesalons ee E ddceeren eco pen enacted ew Atco ge eee 6 DESIGN FEATURES The design topologv of all Soundstream amplifiers utilize multiple Darlington output devices with a total rated output capabilitv that far exceeds the potential output of the amplifier The D200 II utilizes 1000 watts of dis crete Darlington output devices while the D100 II util izes 500 the Class A 100 1000 the Class A 50II 500 and the D60 II uses 300 watts worth of discrete Dar lingtons With such reserves and no current limiting these amplifiers operate without strain even at maxi mum output Power ground and speaker connectors are rated to handle up 80 Amps and up to 10 gauge wire Unlike most car audio amplifiers some of which re quire a fan for cooling which shut off when they over heat all Soundstream amplifiers eliminate this prob lem in two ways First the Soundstream Chassisink has been custom designed to guarantee the lowest possible thermal resistance maximum cooling greatly reducing the possibility of overheating Secondly if this should occur all Soundstream amplifiers incorporate our Smart Power Supply which simply reduces the supply s potential allowing the amplifer to run much cooler The entire process is automatic and inaudible In the case of an actual amplifier malfunction secon dary ther
7. d be con nected directly to the automobile chassis with the same gauge wire being used for power Make sure this wire is as short as possible to prevent noise in the system A nearby bolt can serve as a ground terminal Make sure that the wire contacts the chassis not coated metal or paint It is important that the ground connection you select have minimal noise resistance to the battery ground post A maximum of 10hm resistance should be present REMOTE POWER ON CONNECTION If your tuner deck has a remote power on control wire connect it to the REMOTE terminal on your amplifier This is a control line not a power line so small wire 18 20 gauge is acceptable If your tuner deck has no remote power on control labeled as such but has a power antenna control it may be possible to wire the power antenna control to the REMOTE terminal If your tuner deck has neither a remote power on control wire nor a usable power antenna control it will be necessary either to connect the REMOTE terminal to a 12 Volt source which is switched by the ignition key or to connect the REMOTE terminal to a constant 12 Volt source through an ON OFF switch you install in series with the ignition switch in a location accessible to the driver Note If an outboard switch is used make sure it is switched off when you leave the vehicle or when the sound system is not in use otherwise it is possible to run down your battery BEFORE POWERING UP THE SYSTEM
8. h as indicated on the bot tom cover in the appropriate position for your applica tion If you are unsure of the impedance of your speak ers Or you are wiring more than one speaker to a set of terminals consult your dealer or installer for the best settings LOCATION AND MOUNTING The first step in an installation is thorough planning Choose the location for your amplifier carefully The amplifier should be located in either the passenger compartment or the trunk never in the engine com partment or any outside location exposed to dirt or moisture Adequate ventilation is important allow enough Space so that air can circulate around the heat sinks Make sure the installed amplifier will not interfere with normal operation of the vehicle It is best not to locate the amplifier near your vehicle antenna since the switch ing power supply may interfere with AM reception Your amplifier should be mounted firmly to the cars chas sis with the four screws provided Use your amplifier as a template for making pencil marks where you in tend to drill Make sure that the location you are plan ning to drill through is free from obstacles such as wiring gas tanks and fuel lines It is a good idea to bench test your system before mounting the components If you have a 12 volt power source you can connect and test all components outside the car Or you can connect them inside the vehicle prior to final mounting Either way connect t
9. he com ponents exactly as you intend to in the final installa tion make sure all power and ground connections are made last WIRING Determine how your vehicle s wiring is laid out Keep all wiring inside the car Good standard audio prac tice suggests keeping signal wires short and away from wires carrying power Wires may be run under carpet If you drill a new passage hole through metal make sure that all burrs have been filed away to prevent scraping use grommets where needed All wires should be hidden an exposed wire can inadvertently be pulled causing disconnection or shorting Wires should never be under tension or subject to moisture Use cable ties to bundle excess wire NOW THAT ALL AMPLIFIER ADJUSTMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE YOU ARE READY TO BEGIN MAKING CONNECTIONS INPUT CONNECTIONS Inputs to your amplifier attach by means of standard RCA type jacks When using the amplifier in the stereo mode both the left and right input jacks are to be used If the amplifier is to be operated in the mono mode only the right input should be used For connection we recommend use of Soundstream DL 1 or an equiva lent premium cable In most cases the signal source will be the preamp Output jacks of a tuner deck Some tuner decks use preamp outputs other than the standard RCA type jacks in this case you will need to purchase a special adapter from your dealer If your head unit has speaker outputs and no preamp Outputs you can
10. llows for continuously variable adjustment over the range from 35 Hz to 280 Hz of the frequency at which LSE begins its boost Below the chosen fre quency the boost is applied at 6 dB per octave When properly adjusted LSE will linearize the low end response of the woofer s and provide remarkably smooth and deep bass A word of caution small inex pensively constructed woofers may be unable to handle the equalization which results from setting the LSE to above 100 Hz Also never activate the LSE circuit while operating the system at high volume Activate and deactivate with the system off or at a very low level PROTECTION CIRCUITS Your amplifier is protected against both overheating and short circuits MINIMUM RECOMMENDED SPEAKER IMPEDENCE HOOKUPS PER CHANNEL If one channel shuts down check the speaker output fuse for that channel If after replacing the fuse it blows When designing your system make sure to ob again contact Soundstream directly or your authorized serve the guidlines presented You will also find Soundstream dealer samples of the three basic forms of hookup If the amplifier shuts down completely check the power supply fuse located behind the bottom cover of the D 6011 ee eeteeseeeeee OQ per Channel amplifier If this blows a second time contact an au 0 10 per channel thorized Soundstream dealer or Soundstream directiv D 10011 1 11 11 1 22 per channel for service CA 100
11. mostats or fuses will shut down the amplifier in a conventional manner To prevent potentially damaging turn on and turn off thumps a pair of relays at the outputs allow the amplifier to fully stabilize be fore sending the audio signal to the loudspeakers except on the D 60 which utilizes a built in delay circuit An especially useful feature in the 0200 Il and CLASS A100 is the Linear Subwoofer Extension Circuit LSE which compensates for the natural rolloff of most speak ers and extends bass as much as one full octave LSE provides a linear boost of 6 dB octave starting at a point which is continuously variable over the range 35280 Hz A subsonic filter attenuates the signal be low 20 Hz Only premium parts are used in Soundstream amplif ers such as metal film resistors Glass epoxy circuit boards with corrosion resistant masking gold plated input connectors and immersible sealed potentiome ters The heat sink of all models doubles as the chas sis Each heat sink is custom designed and manufac tured to Soundstreams exacting specifications facili tating maximum cooling Input sensitivity is adjustable to match any tuner deck these amplifiers can even be interfaced directly with OEM speaker level signals INSTALLATION Proper installation and adjustment will reward vou with reliable operation and optimum performance Automo tive sound svstem installations can be trickv especiallv for first timers For this reason vou mav
12. polarity But from one amplifier to the next correct polarity may be the same or it may be reversed This is because of the difference in amplifier design the nature of crossover filters and other factors Again experiment and verify the correct polarity by ear For proper hookup of your speakers to the amplifier review the diagrams on page five for stereo and bridged hookup POWER CONNECTIONS Note Your amplifier can only be operated from a 12 Volt Negative Ground electrical system If your car was produced before 1970 or if you have any doubts make sure of the type of electrical system you have before making any connections Determine the alternator rating of your car and the current consumption of the car s other accessories It may be necessary to upgrade the alternator or to install a sep erate battery and battery isolator For power wiring use Soundstream power cable or an equivalent premium cable The plus 12 Volt terminal of the amp should be connected directly to the posi tive terminal of the vehicles battery Install a fuse in line between the amplifier and the battery using the follow ing fuse for the respective amplifier DOU a e ee nirien a 30 AMP POOMI i nieda tag tu a wa a tat 20 AMP GEASS Al OOM ii kai ie ia 30 AMP GLASS ASO si amini eu 20 AMP DAGON Corneira 15 AMP If your system is using more than one amplifier each amp should be fused seperately The Ground terminal of your amplifier shoul
13. use the speaker outputs Wire an RCA connector to the head units output wires Before doing so determine if your head unit has a standard or BTL type output A good rule of thumb is that any head unit putting out 5 true watts a channel or more is BTL Once this has been determined follow the appropri ate wiring diagram located below spkr out Ce L STANDARD BTL Tuner deck Tuner deck spkr out no conn If you have an equalizer or low level crossover network s for Bi amping or Tri amping these components will be inserted between your tuner deck and your amplifier s Refer to the manuals for these components for further details OUTPUT CONNECTIONS Use high quality Soundstream Speaker 130 or an equivalent premium cable for best results The terminals on your loudspeakers are marked for polarity and loudspeaker wire is coded by color or by the markings on the jacket Be sure to connect the left and right channels with the same polarity Loudspeaker manufacturers are not consistent in their polarity mark ings so if you have loudspeakers of different types connected to the same amplifier terminal verify cor rect polarity by ear The correct polarity produces the most bass incorrect polarity produces less bass and a strangely dislocated sound image on mono mate rial If you have more than one amplifier for each am plifier and its loudspeakers the left and right channels must always be wired with the same
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