Ssl Force 2F200, 4F400, 4F200 User Manual

CONTENTS

FORCE Amplifier User’s Manual - page 1

U S E R ’ S M A N U A L

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

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!

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2F200

Two Channel
High Power Car Audio
Amplifier

4F200

Four Channel
High Power Car Audio
Amplifier

FORCE Amplifier User’s Manual - page 2

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 (one for each channel
on the 4F400), and 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.

What 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.

• FORCE amplifier

•High input cable with connector

• Four (4) mounting screws

FORCE Amplifier User’s Manual - page 3

Features About 2 Ohm operation

Your new FORCE amplifier features
the following:

• 2 Ohm stable stereo operation
with output power increase

• Thermal and speaker short
protection

• Soft turn-on circuit

• Remote turn-on/turn-off circuit

• Variable input gain control

• Built-in fixed crossovers:
2F200: fixed (200Hz)

4F400: fixed low pass (120Hz)
on CH3/4

fixed high pass (200Hz)
on CH1/2

• Nickel-plated RCA low level and
high level inputs

• LED power and protection
indicators

• Silver anodized heatsink

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 current 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 4

General precautions

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• If 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 .

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 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.