I SOUNDSTRl* 1 SOUNDSTREAM TECHNOLOGIES 120 Blue Ravine Road Folsom ph 916.351.1288 fax 916.351.0414 revA-5@6&8 WlMMSOUNDSTREAM.COM California 95630 USA S@UNDSTR@@ RUBICON Class A P/Hflo lef!iENoK Power Ampli Owner’s Manual Installation Guide , .., : j <...
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)nstallation: Balanced / Unbalanced Inputs ... P 11 Installation: Wiring and Diagram ... p12-13 Installation: Mounting ... PI4 Installation: Level Setting and Front Spoiler ... p 15 Picasso System Diagrams ... p 16-17 Protection Circuitry and Troubleshooting ... Pl8 Service ... Specifications ... PI9...
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RUBITM(/Japid-_Use Branched !mpulse) This new proprietary power supply topology eliminates “power sags” during low frequency reproduction by rapidly increasing the duty cycle, stabilizing the power supply and allowing it to deliver the power required when reproducing wide band frequencies. Also, greater is stored for low voltage conditions that occur during extreme condi- tions.
TOP VIEW FRONT VIEW Power LED - Clip indicators - and the output stage of the amplifier is clipping. Left Channel Balanced/Unbalanced input Selector - “BALANCED” to use the 6 pin Balanced signal input. Select “UNBALANCED” to use the RCA signal inputs. Right Channel Balanced/Unbalanced input Selector - “BALANCED”...
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TOP VlEW FRONT VIEW Power LED - Clip Indicators - the output stage of the amplifier Left Channel Balanced/Unbalanced Input Selector - ANCED” to use the 6 pin Balanced signal input. Select “UNBALANCED” to use the RCA signal inputs. Right Channel Balanced/Unbalanced Input Selector - ANCED”...
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[ INSTALLATION STEP 1 The RUBICON Class A Pf@ISSO and RWOIR amplifiers have the ability to operate in any one of the following modes: (STACT/Mxed Mono): Use Stereo this mode for either stereo operation (left and right channels) or for Mixed Mono operation (stereo left and rigIht channels plus bridged mono).
INSTALLATION STEP 3 ] POWER AND GROUND To ensure maximum output from your RUBICON Class A amplifier, use high quality, low-loss power and ground cables and connections. The RUBICON Class A amplifiers will accept up to 4 gauge power and ground cables. Deter- minimum mine from the chart below the gauge power and ground wire for your...
INSTALLATION STEP 4 ) AMPLIFIER LOCATION The RUBICON Class A amplifiers employ highly efficient circuitry, a custom- engineered 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 confined area or when driving especially low impedance loads at extremely high levels.
No output from channels Set the Ch 3&4 with 1 pair of RCA inputs (Picasso only) the top of the amp to “Ch l&2” Not enough input sensitivity while using Be sure both Left and Right input signal Balanced DIN Input switches are set to the “BALI’...
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