To maximize the performance of your system, we recommend that
thoroughly acquaint yourself with its capabilites and features. Please
retain this manual and your sales receipt for future reference.
Soundstream amplifiers are the result of American innovation and
craftmanship
installed, they will provide you with many years of listening pleasure.
Should your amplifier ever need service or replacement due to
please record the following information which will help protect your
investment.
Model and Serial #
Dealer’s Name
Date of Purchase
Installation Shop
Installation Date
with the highest quality control standards. When properly
supply topology eliminates “power sags” during low frequency reproduction by rapidly increasing the duty cycle, stabilizing the power sup-
ply and allowing it to deliver the power required when reproducing low
frequencies. Also, greater reserve gate power is stored for low voltage conditions that occur during extreme conditions.
STACTTM (STabilized
ply stress by 50%. Typical designs degrade the stereo image due to
phase reversal of even-order harmonic distortion that occurs between
the inverted channels. In the STACT design, inversion is done at the
power amplifier drive stage. Since the fully symmetrical power amplifier produces no even-harmonic distortion itself and all preamplifier
circuitry is run completely in-phase, no even harmonic distortion phase
reversal occurs.
Branched Impulse) This new proprietary power
Apex
current _Topology)
Reduces power sup-
ChassisinkTM
tween the circuit board and the heatsink to provide cool efficient amplifier operation.
Low Pass Filter Control Adjustment - (Subwoofer Channel) crossover fre-
Speaker connections for Ch’s
l&2.
quency control for the internal low pass filter.
Hawkins Bass Control “Boost” Adjustment - Varies from 0 to +9 dB of
20.
boost when the Hawkins Bass Control is engaged.
21.
Speaker Connection Terminal - Speaker connections for Subwoofer Chan-
nel.
22
REMOTE - Remote turn-on input from the head unit. Accepts
GND -
23:
24.
Main ground connection. Bolt to a clean chassis point in the vehicle.
+12V -
Connected to a fuse or circuit breaker, then to the battery’s positive
+12V.
terminal.
Main Fuse - Main power supply fuses.
25
Stereo/Mono Switch - (Channels
26:
l&2)
Select “MONO” for bridged mono
output in 3 channel operation (use right RCA input only). Select “STEREO”
for stereo output in 5 channel operation.
Stereo/Mono Switch -
27.
(Channels
3&4)
Select “MONO” for bridged mono
output in 3 channel operation (use right RCA input only). Select “STEREO”
for stereo output in 5 channel operation.
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KEY TO
1.
Power LED - Indicates amplifier power.
Subsonic I Hawkins Bass Control Switch
2.
CALLOUTS
Select “SUB SONIC” to engage the
-
Sub Sonic filter at 13 Hz. Select “HAWKINS BASS CONTROL” to engage the
subwoofer channel’s high pass filter @ 45 Hz with variable “Q” for optimum bass.
Low Pass Filter Control Adjustment - (Subwoofer Channel) crossover frequency
l&2
3-way high pass crossover fre-
18~2.
control for the internal low pass filter.
22.
Hawkins Bass Control “Boost” Adjustment - Varies from 0 to +9 dB of boost when
the Hawkins Bass Control is engaged.
23.
Speaker Connection Terminal - Speaker connections for Subwoofer Channel.
24.
REMOTE - Remote turn-on input from the head unit. Accepts
GND - Main ground connection. Bolt to a clean chassis point in the vehicle.
25.
+12V -
26.
27.
28.
Connected to a fuse or circuit breaker, then to the battery’s positive terminal.
Main Fuse - Main power supply fuse.
Stereo/Mono Switch - (Channels
l&2)
Select “MONO” for bridged mono output in 3
+12V.
channel operation (use right RCA input only). Select “STEREO” for stereo output in
5 channel operation.
2-way
I
3-way
29.
Select
Stereo/Mono Switch - (Channels
30.
channel operation (use right RCA input only). Select “STEREO” for stereo output in
Switch - (Channels
“3-way”
for
3-way
(band pass) internal crossover.
l&2)
Select
“2-way”
for 2-way internal crossover.
3&4)
Select “MONO’ for bridged mono output in 3
5 channel operation.
2-wayI 3-way Switch - (Channels
\
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31.
Select
“3-way”
for 3-way (band pass) internal crossover.
l&2)
Select “2-way” for 2-way internal crossover.
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CROSSOVER ADJUSTMENTS
The
RUBICON
over, with RCA outputs to drive an external amplifier. No external electronic crossover is necessary. However, if you do desire to use an external crossover you still
have the option.
independently of one another.
In many car audio installations, there is a tendency for a “midbass boom.” Because of their interior dimensions, most cars will resonate or ring at these midbass
frequencies. If we design the system so there is reduced output in this region, the
final response is very smooth and natural sounding. The high pass crossover is
independently variable from 65 to 220 Hz at 12 dB/Octave, and the low pass
crossover is independently variable from 30 to 120 Hz at 24 dB/Octave.
For initial crossover setup, try setting the low pass filter to approximately 60 Hz,
and the high pass filter to approximately 100 Hz. Change the crossover points to
accommodate a good mixture of frequency response, power handling, and per-
sonal preference.
2-WAY
39WAY
MIDBASS/MIDRANGE BAND PASS
The
figuration. In the three way mode, you can tri-amplify with “active” midbass or
midrange to maximize control over individual drivers. The
a low pass and high pass filter, which work independent of one another, to
drive the midrange or
39WAY
amplifiers incorporate an on-board staggered electronic cross-
The high and low pass portions of the crossover can be set
12 dB/Octave High Pass
(805 ONLY)
RUBICON
can be operated in midrange or
midbass
12 dB/Octave
speakers.
High
Pass
12 d B/Octave
Low
Pass 1 High
midbass
Pass
“band pass” con-
bandpass
includes
Hawkins Bass Control - Theory and Use
Hawkins Bass Control (variable) is a unique subwoofer control circuit included with the Soundstream
amplifiers. It is capable of removing subsonic energy in program material below 45 Hz at 12 dB/Octave, while boosting
subwoofer frequencies. The circuit consists of two controls. One
engages a subsonic High Pass filter at 45 Hz, and the other
adjusts the amount of boost (0 to +9
The Boost control adjusts the amount of level applied at the
set frequency, and is adjustable from 0 to +9 dB (see figure 2).
When the boost is set to 0, Hawkins Bass Control
sonic filter only. The simple act of removing potentially harmful
low frequencies can improve system output by as much as 3
dB.
Application
Subwoofer drivers in general have excellent
power handling characteristics over their
operational bandwidth. This bandwidth is determined by many factors, including driver
design and enclosure type. It is possible to
overdrive any subwoofer driver by sending
powerful signals outside of its operational
bandwidth. These potentially damaging
nals can be removed by adding a subsonic filter. Figure 3 shows the effectiveness
of the Hawkins Bass Control on woofer excursion in a vented enclosure. The
woofer travels 7.5 mm at 10 Hz. With Hawkins Bass Control properly adjusted, this
excursion can be reduced to less than 1 mm. This is of great benefit to lowering
woofer distortion and increasing output.
Adjustment
An easy method of optimizing your existing subwoofer enclosure with
Bass Control is as follows:
1.
Adjust the boost control to full counter
clock-wise (0) position.
2. Set the bass control switch
“HAWKINS BASS CONTROL”.
3. Play moderate to loud bass material.
4.
Adjust the boost (Q) control until you
reach the desired level.
RUBICON &
dB).
dB.,0
sig-
totmzbO
805
a,cts
as a sub
10
5
z
-15
-20
I’,:
3 Frequency
(Hz)
FIG. 2 VARIABLE BOOST
80
7
o
60
SO
20
20
,
o
Cl
0
10
Frequency (Hz'l
FIG. 3 Limited Excursion
SUB
SONIC
HA’tVKINS
EASS
CONTROL
FIG.
Hawkin’s
50100
HAWKINS
l BASS
CCNTRl3L
1
I
’
200
10
With Soundstream’s Hawkins Bass Control, the boost and frequency control can
provide the “tailoring” needed for any type of “assisted” design and any woofer in
any type of installation.
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(
INSTALLATION STEP 1
INSTALLATION STEP 2
)
SELECTING THE SPEAKER OUTPUT MODE
Channels 1 through 4 of the
operate in any one of the following modes:
Stereo
(STACT/Mxed
and right channels) or for Mixed Mono operation.
Bridged Mono: Use this mode to get a bridged mono output while using only
the right channel input for 3 channel operation.
Please follow the wiring schemes below for the correct operation:
MONO
‘\
\
BRIDGED MONO
-
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a*
t
.
RUBICON
Mono).= Use this mode for either stereo operation (left
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& 805 amplifiers have the ability to
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STEREO
- L+
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WIRING
POWER AND GROUND
To ensure
loss power and ground cables and connections. The
accept up to 4 gauge power and ground cables. Determine from the chart below
the minimum gauge power and ground wire for your application.
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EXTERhlAL
Like all audio components, the
A fuse or circuit breaker must be located within
a fire in the event of a shorted cable. See the chart below to determine the correct
fuse value.
INTERNAL
The
RUBJCON805
ply fuses, replace with the correct value fuse found in the chart below. Never
replace the fuse with a higher value than what is supplied. This may result in
amplifier damage and will void the warranty!
mlaximum
RUBICON405
RUBICON
CIRCUIT
RUBICON
is fused with a single Maxi-Fuse. In the event of blown power sup-
output from your
up to 10’up to 20’
4or8gauge
4 or 8
BREAKERS
RUBICON
amplifier is fused with two automotive-type fuses and the
RUBICON
gauge
amplifier, use high quality,
RUBICON
4 gauge
amplifiers will
only
4 gauge only
AND FUSES
amplifier must be fused near the battery.
18”
of the
batters.
This will prevent
low-
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MIXED
MONO
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L+- R+
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12
‘ST
RUBICON405 & 805 Amplifier Fuse Values
,’
RUBICON405
RUBICON805
Amp/tier
(2) 20
amp
60
amp Maxi-Fuse
Fuse
a&motive
Battery
Fuse / Circuit Breaker
mamp
mamp
REMOTE TURN-ON
Connect the “Remote” line to the turn-on lead from the source unit. When
Volts is received, the amplifier will turn on.
+I2
SIGNAL CABLE
Use a high quality cable that will be easy to install and has minimal signal loss to
guarantee optimum performance.
SPEAKER CABLE
The
RUBICON
quality, flexible, multi-strand cable for best performance and longevity.
amplifiers will accept up to 8 gauge speaker cable. Use a high
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INSTALLATION STEP 3
(
INSTALLATION STEP 4
1
INSTALLATION AND MOUNTING
AMPLIFIER LOCA
The
RUBICON
heat sink, and a unique Chassisink construction to maintain lower operating temperatures. Additional cooling may be required if the amplifier is located in a tightly
confied
area or when driving especially low impedance loads at extremely high
levels.
When mounting the amplifier, it should be securely mounted to either a panel in the
vehicle or an amp board or rack that is securely mounted to the vehicle. The
mounting location should be either in the passenger compartment or in the trunk of
the vehicle, away from moisture, stray or moving objects, and major electrical components. To provide adequate ventilation, mount the amplifier so that there are at
least two inches of freely circulating air above and to the sides of it.
MOUNTING THE AMPLIFIER
Using the amplifier as a template, mark the holes on the mounting surface.
a.
Remove the amplifier and drill the holes for the mounting screws.
b.
Secure the amplifier to the mounting surface using the supplied hardware.
C.
WIRING
Run and connect the audio signal and remote turn-on cables to the amplifier
a.
from the source unit.
Carefully Nn the positive cable from the amplifier to a fuse or circuit breaker
b.
within 18” of the battery.
Connect the fuse or circuit breaker lead to the battery. Leave the circuit
C.
breaker off or the fuse out until everything is bolted down.
Secure the ground cable to a solid chassis ground on the vehicle. It may be
d.
necessary to sand paint down to raw metal for a good connection.
Double check each and every connection!
e.
Re-connect the fuse or circuit breaker.
f.
amplifier employs highly efficient circuitry, a custom-engineered
T/ON
LEVEL SETTING
The input levels are adjusted by means of the 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.
setting the input levels:
1.
Turn
the amplifier’s input levels to minimum position (counter-clockwise)
2.
Set the source unit volume to approximately
3.
While playing dynamic source material, slowly increase the amplifiers’ input
level until a near maximum undistorted level is heard in the system.
Once the amplifier is installed and the proper levels set, place the front spoiler in
position, and secure it using the supplied hardware.
For the
RUBICON
amplifier, follow these steps for
3/4
of full volume.
POWER UP
Power up the system and look at the Power LED; there may be a 2-3 second delay
from the time the source unit is turned on to the time that the LED on the amp turns
on, which is normal. Once the amplifer LED is on and the source unit is playing,
you should have sound coming from the speakers.
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4 channels
5
channel
operation with
2 channels high pass
subwoofer channel
i3f
input,
3-way
mode
s&Ilk to subwoofer
(IweeterQ
2
channnels
in low pass
fading
midrange
Your
RUBICON &
short circuits by means of main power fuses and the following circuits:
Speaker Protection
+
Smart Power Supply Thermal Rollback
+
A fail-safe thermal protection circuit
+
805 amplifiers are protected against both overheating and
1
SOUND
Z-L’
AIOTE:
that the amplifier is seeing a
CH162
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in
fuses! DO NOT increase
Doing
No
Soti
.
Ilt
No somd,power LED is lit.
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Amplifier
repeatedly
If
you
experience
the speaker
so
will
void your
PROBLEM
and
povux
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cUs off and on
its&
Rectij/ fhe
warranfy
LED is not
bluwn
main power supply
dsad shorf,
problem
values
beyond
either in the speaker
before
the
original fuse value!
and may damage your
1.
NopovuxorgrOudatthea~
2. No
renrlfe tun0l-r
3.
BIOVW f&e
1. No signal
2.
The AIRBASS/Accessory
switch
IMoW
1. Speaker
to ground. Check for resistivity
with
2. Speaker leads-may be shorted
to each other. Check for continuity
with
is in the
it to the “OUT’ position
an m meter.
an
O~TYI
fuses*
it is
like/j?
wire
blowing multiple
amplifer,
CAUSE
signal
near the battery
inplrt
“IN
position
o&p&
may be shorted
meter
or
20
Repeatedly blow amp fuse;
kequeti
Swpiy
activation of Smart
Circuit
POVW
Fuse LED is lit
1. Speaker or leads may be
Shorted
2.
Veriv
adequate
The
powr
bottom of the amplifier are
blown.
Your
Sound&-earn
Please read the enclosed warranty card for details.
RUBICON
amplifier is protected by a limited warranty.
anp
slrpplyhses
Wtilation
on the
Page 12
Channels 1 & 2; 3 & 4
MODEL
I
Subwoofer Channel
MODEL
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4n
(12.5 Vdc)
SPECIFICATIONS
4 Q Stereo
(8 a Bridged)
(12.5 Vdc)
2n
(14.4 Vdc)
2 St stereo
(4 Sz Bridged)
(14.4 Vdc)
152
(14.4 Vdc)
INSTALLATION NOTES AND DIAGRAMS
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THD
Signal to Noise
Frequency Response
Stereo Separation
Damping
Input Sensitivity
Input Impedance
<O.l%
>lOO dB
20 Hz to 20
>90 dB
>200
300 mV to 5.0 Volts
10k
Ohms
kHz *
0.5
dB
Crossover Specifications
Low Pass: 30 Hz - 120 Hz at 24 dB/Octave
High Pass: 65 Hz - 220 Hz at 12 dB/Octave
Band Pass (805): 65
Hz
-
500
65 Hz - 4
Hz at 12
kHz
at 12 dB/Octave (Mid)
dB/Octave
(Mid-Bass)
Hawkins Bass Control
0 to +9 dB Boost; Boost Frequency
Sub Sonic filter frequency = 13 Hz
Dimensions
RUBICON405: 15.0” X 9.8” X 2.25”
RUBICON805: 19.0” X 9.8” X 2.25” (483mm X 288mm X 57mm)
(VI/x
D x H)
= 45 Hz (Hawkins Bass Control “IN”)
(381 mm X 288mm X 57mm)
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