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Reference500s 

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Amplifier

 

Amplifier Fuse

 

Battery Fuse /  

Circuit Breaker

 

REFERENCE500s

 

(2) 20 amp automotive

 

50 amp

 

REFERENCE700s

 

60 amp Maxi-Fuse

 

80 amp

 

REFERENCE1000s

 

80 amp Maxi-Fuse

 

100 amp

 

WIRING DIAGRAM 

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below to determine the fuse value.  Never replace the fuses with a higher 
value than what is supplied.  This may result in amplifier damage and will 
void the warranty!
 

REFERENCE Amplifier Fuse Values 

REMOTE TURN-ON 

Connect the “Remote” to the turn-on lead from the source unit.  When +12 
volts is received, the amplifier will turn on. 

 

SIGNAL CABLE 

Use a high-quality cable that will be easy to install and has minimal signal loss 
to guarantee optimum performance.  Soundstream’s DL1 and SL1 are 
ideal when using the Unbalanced RCA inputs.  While using the Balanced DIN 
input, use the cable supplied with the BLT

 

SPEAKER CABLE

 

The REFERENCE amps will accept up to 8 gauge speaker cable.  Use a high 
quality, flexible, multi-strand cable for best performance and longevity.  

Summary of Contents for Reference Series 1000S

Page 1: ...4 ohm drivers in series 8 ohms 4 4 ohm drivers in parallel 1 ohm SOUNDSTREAM TECHNOLOGIES 120 Blue Ravine Road Folsom California 95630 USA ph 916 351 1288 fax 916 351 0 414 rev C 5 01 96 1 REFERENCE 500s 700s 1000s Power Amplifiers OWNERS MANUAL AND INSTALLATION GUIDE ...

Page 2: ...___________________________________ Installation Date ______________________________________ CAUTION Prolonged listening at high levels may result in hearing loss Even though your new Soundstream REFERENCE amplifier sounds better than anything you ve ever heard exercise caution to prevent hearing damage 23 SPECIFICATIONS THD 0 1 Signal to Noise 100 dB Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 5 dB Ster...

Page 3: ... Input signal level is too high re adjust input gains or select the 0 5 5V input signal level range Alternator whine while using Un balanced RCA inputs Make sure the Right Input Signal Switch is in the UNBAL posi tion Try the Left Input Signal Switch in the BAL and UNBAL posi tion leave the switch in the qui etest position This will not effect the performance of the amplifier SERVICE Your Soundstr...

Page 4: ...ircuit will shut off the amplifier if the heatsink reaches 95 C Fault Monitor LED on the top panel notifies you of blown power supply fuses 1 2 ohm Drive Ability The REFERENCE amplifiers are designed to 21 LEVEL SETTING 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 le...

Page 5: ... a solid chassis ground on the vehicle It may be necessary to sand paint down to raw metal for a good connection e Double check each and every connection f Re connect the fuse or circuit breaker INSTALLATION STEP 4 NOTE There may be a sizable spark when connecting the power and ground lead to the amplifier for the first time Please see the comment on the previous 5 drive virtually any load all the...

Page 6: ...nty REFERENCE Amplifier Fuse Values REMOTE TURN ON Connect the Remote to the turn on lead from the source unit When 12 volts is received the amplifier will turn on SIGNAL CABLE Use a high quality cable that will be easy to install and has minimal signal loss to guarantee optimum performance Soundstream s DL1 and SL1 are ideal when using the Unbalanced RCA inputs While using the Balanced DIN input ...

Page 7: ...plifier 4 To charge the capacitor bank touch the loose end of the ground cable to 7 Key to Callouts 1 Fault LED Indicates a blown fuse 2 High Power LED Indicates amplifier power on in High Power mode 3 Auto High Current LED Indicates amplifier power on in High Current mode 4 Line Out Crossover Switch Select high pass low pass or full range low level output to an auxiliary amplifier 5 Input Overloa...

Page 8: ...tch MUST be in the UNBAL position Also when first installing the amplifier using this input configuration we suggest that the left channel input signal switch be in the UNBAL position as well If you experience alternator wine or other installation noise with both switches in the UNBAL position try moving the LEFT channel input signal switch to the BAL position This should remove any system noise d...

Page 9: ...s the signal input level or input gain level is too high 6 Input Level Selector Switch Selectable input sensitivity range from 0 2 2 Volts RMS or from 0 5 5 Volts RMS 7 Left Channel Balanced Unbalanced Input Selector Switch Select Balanced to use the 6 pin Balanced signal input Select Unbalanced to use the RCA signal inputs 8 Right Channel Balanced Unbalanced Input Selector Switch Select Balanced ...

Page 10: ...music with strong bass content at a moderate level slowly adjust frequency control clockwise Listen for a reduction of bass response Now rotate frequency control slightly backwards This serves the purpose of removing the subsonic bass energy Soundstream s LSE Q contains the same type of circuit with the added benefit of infinite adjustability Our Q and Hz control can provide virtually any combinat...

Page 11: ...D Indicates amplifier power on in High Current mode 4 Line Out Crossover Switch Select high pass low pass or full range low level output to an auxiliary amplifier 5 LSE Q Bypass Switch Turns the LSE Q on IN or off OUT 6 Input Overload Indicators Indicates the signal input level or input gain level is too high 7 Input Level Selector Switch Selectable input sensitivity range from 0 2 2 Volts RMS or ...

Page 12: ...before blowing multiple fuses DO NOT increase values beyond the original fuse value Doing so will void your warranty and 13 CROSSOVER ADJUSTMENTS The REFERENCE amplifiers incorporate an on board staggered electronic crossover with RCA outputs to drive an external amplifier No external electronic crossover is necessary The high and low pass portions of the crossover can be set independently of one ...

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