Soundstream Technologies Class A 5.2 102 Trident Protection Circuitry, Troubleshooting, Problem

INSTALLATION STEP 5

The input levels are adjusted by means of the individual channel 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 S/N Ratio even when using sources with minimal output.

In the ideal situation, all components in the audio system reach maximum undistorted output at the same time. If you send a distorted signal to an amplifier, it is simply going to amplify distorted information. The same holds true if an outboard processor or crossover begins to distort before you have maximum output from the amplifier. By setting all components to reach clipping at the same time, you can maximize the output of your system. For the RUBICON amplifiers, follow these steps for setting the input levels:

1.Turn the amplifiers’ input levels to minimum position (counter-clockwise)

2.Set the source unit volume to approximately 3/4 of full volume.

3.While playing dynamic source material, slowly increase the amplifiers’ input level until a near maximum undistorted level is heard in the system.

The clipping indicators on the top of the amplifier let you know when the output of the amplifier is reaching its maximum level, and has begun to clip.

Once the amplifier is installed and the proper levels set, place the front spoiler in position, and secure it on using the supplied hardware.

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TRIDENT PROTECTION CIRCUITRY

Your Rubicon amplifier is protected against both overheating and short circuits by means of main power fuses and the following circuits:

*Auto High Current power supply

+Speaker Output Protection

+Ground Fault Differential

+Smart Power Supply Thermal Rollback and a Thermal Protection Circuit

T NOTE: If you experience blown main power supply fuses, it is like9

thaf the amplifier is seeing a dead short, either in the speaker wire or in the speaker itself. Rectijl the problem before blowing multiple fuses! DO NOT increase values beyond the original fuse value1 Doing so will void your warrant and may damage your amplifer.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM	CAUSE
No Sound and power LED is not	1. No power or ground at the amp.
	2. No remote turn-on signal
lit
	3. Blown fuse near the battery
	1. NO signal input
No sound, power LED is lit.	2. The AlRBASS/Accessory switch is in the
	“IN” position.Remove the cover and move
	the switch to the “0l.Fposition.
Repeatedly blow amp fuse;	1. Speaker or leads may be shorted
frequent activation of Smart	2. Verify proper speaker load
Power Supply Circuit	3. Verify adequate amp ventilation
Not enough input sensitivity while	Be sure both Left and Right input signal
using the Balanced Input	switches are set to the “BAL” position.
Very little output, or output is	Make sure that both the L.P and the HP
muffled.	crossvers aren’t engaged
Left and Right “Clip” indicators	Output signal level is too high and the amplifier
	output is clipping. Reduce the level either at
lighting
	the source or at the input level controls.
	1. Make sure the Right Input Signal Switch is
Alternator whine while using	in the “UNBAL” position.
	2. Try the Left Input Signal switch in the “BAL”
Unbalanced RCA inputs	and “UNBAL”position: leave the switch in the
	quietest setting. This will not effect the
	performance of the amplifier.
The Class A 5.2 a.k.a.	Your load on the amplifier is too high (3-4
SLEEPlNG BEAUTYoutput is	ohm stereo) Rewire the amplifier to a
low.	lower impedance load.
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