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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