Sound Storm S1002 User manual

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S302
S402
S502
S664
S702
S804
S1002
S1004
S1204
S1204
Bridged Speaker Wiring with a Two Channel Amplifier
Bridged Speaker Wiring with a Two Channel Amplifier
Tri-Way Speaker Wiring with a Two Channel Amplifier
Two Channel Speaker Wiring
Low Input Wiring
Mounting the Amplifier
Power Fuses
Electrical Wiring
Amplifiers and 2 Ohm Operation
About Protection Circuitry
Features
Specifications
Congratulations !
Four Channel Amplifier Speaker Wiring
Dual Tri-Way Speaker Wiring with a Two Channel Amplifier
Precautions
Troubleshooting
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Congratulations on your purchase of a SOUND STORM car audio amplifier. S-SERIES amplifiers are designed,
engineered and manufactured in the USA to the highest level of quality, and will afford you years of listening
enjoyment.
All S-SERIES amplifiers utilize fully-regulated MOSFET power supplies, which assure that switching response is
extremely fast and output power is clean.
Thank you for making SOUND STORM your choice for car audio equipment!
MODEL S302
S1002S702
S402
S804
S502
S1004
S664
S1204
RMS Watts / CH at 4 Ohms 60W x 2
210W x 2150W x 2
85W x 2
150W x 4
110W x 2
125W x 4
85W x 4
175W x 4
MAX Watts / CH at 2 Ohms 150W x 2
500W x 2350W x 2
200W x 2
200W x 4
250W x 2
250W x 4
165W x 4
300W x 4
Bridged Power at 4 Ohms 120W x 1
420W x 1325W x 1
170W x 1
420W x 2
220W x 1
400W x 2
190W x 2
480W x 2
S/N Ratio 102dB
102dB
Low Pass Crossover 35Hz - 155Hz
35Hz - 155Hz
Frequency Response 9Hz - 50kHz (+/-3 dB)
9Hz - 50kHz (+/-3 dB)
THD @ RMS Watts 0.01%
0.01%
Channel Separation 90dB
90dB
Damping Factor 100+
125+125+
100+
125+
100+
125+
125+
125+
Fuse 15A
20A x 230A
15A
20A x 2
20A
25A x 2
20A
30A x 2
Dimensions ( 9 1/2"W x 2 1/4"H x ... ) 5 1/2"
17 3/4"12"
7"
13 3/4"
9"
17 3/4
11"
21 5/8"
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Two Channel Bridgeable Amplifier
Heavy Duty Aluminum Alloy Heatsink
Class A-B Operation
Variable Low Pass Crossover Control
Continuously Variable Input Gain Control
Gold Plated RCA and Low Level High Impedance Inputs
Remote Turn On/Turn Off Circuit
MOSFET Pulse Width Modulated Power Increase
Soft Turn-On Circuit
Thermal and Speaker Short Protection Circuitry
LED Power and Protection Indicators
2 ohm Stable Stereo Operation with Output Power Supply
Four Channel Amplifiers:
S664, S804, S1004 and S1204 Amplifiers
-S664 : 85 Watts / Channel into Four Channels
190 Watts / Channel into Two Channels, or
85 Watts / Channel into Two Channels plus 190 Watts into a third channel
150 Watts / Channel into Two Channels plus 420 Watts into a third channel
125 Watts / Channel into Two Channels plus 400 Watts into a third channel
175 Watts / Channel into Two Channels plus 480 Watts into a third channel
-S804 : 150 Watts / Channel into Four Channels
420 Watts / Channel into Two Channels, or
-S1004 : 125 Watts / Channel into Four Channels
400 Watts / Channel into Two Channels, or
-S1024 : 175 Watts / Channel into Four Channels
480 Watts / Channel into Two Channels, or
Tri-Way Mode Configuration Capable
Four Channel Bridgeable Amplifier
Heavy Duty Aluminum Alloy Heatsink
Class A-B Operation
Continuously Variable Input Gain Control
Gold Plated RCA and Low Lever High Impedance Inputs
Remote Turn On/Turn Off Circuit
MOSFET Pulse Width Modulated Power Supply
2 ohm Stable Stereo Operation with Output Power Increase
Soft Turn-On Circuit
Thermal and Speaker Short Protection Circuitry
LED Power and Protection Indicators
Two Channel Amplifiers:
S302, S402, S502, S702and S1002 Amplifiers
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Built-in Crossover
Protection Circuitry
All S-SERIES amplifiers feature built-in electronic crossovers.
The 2 Channel amplifiers feature an adjustable low pass crossover.
The 4 Channel amplifiers feature a pair of individually adjustable low pass crossovers.
All S-SERIES amplifiers have been designed with 100% MOSFET power supplies, ensuring
extremely quick switching response and self-protection.
The amplifier protection circuitry will disable the amplifier if input overload ,short circuit or
extremely high temperature conditions are detected. when the protection mode is in
operation, the LED indicator on the front panel will be illuminated, indicating the amplifier has
gone into a self-preservation mode.
If you observe that the protection LED is lit, please check the system carefully to dete rmine
what has caused the protection circuit to engage. The amplifier can be reset by turning the
remote power off and then on again. If the amplifier shut down because of an input overload or
short circuit, be sure to repair these conditions before attempting to power up the amplifier
again.
Your S-SERIES amplifier was 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 (up to 100MHz)
produces an acoustic coupling effect. This acoustic coupling increases your power output by 3 dB
per speaker, or the equivalent of an additional 10W to each speaker.
when operating at 2 Ohms, the amplifiers will increase their output power by approximately 50%.
The current draw will so increase by about the same amount ,also 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.
Please note: The gain control of any car audio amplifier should not be mistaken
for a volume control. It is a sophisticated device, designed to match the output
level of your audio source unit to the input level of the amplifier . Do not adjust this input level to
maximum unless your input level requires it. Ignoring these instructions
will result in an input overload to the amplifier, and excessive audio distortion. it can also
cause the protection circuit to engage.
2 Ohm Operation
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Electrical Wiring
Fuses
Mounting the Amplifier
All SOUND STORM S-SERIES amplifiers are equipped with easy top access screw terminals. These
terminals are 14K Gold Plated in order to ensure excellent electrical contact, and to resist
corrosion.
When making electrical connections to the amplifier, please observe the following:
Use at least 8 gauge or heavier wires for power and ground connections.
Wire the amplifier directly to the car battery.
For the ground connection, use the shortest possible wire to a good chassis ground point.
Wire the Remote connection to the auto start lead of your equalizer or power antenna.
Power fuses protect both the amplifier and the electrical system of your vehicle from fault
conditions. If you must replace the fuse in your SILVER amplifier, use a fuse of exactly the same
type and rating. A different type or rating of fuse may result in damage or fire.
Mark the location for the mounting screw holes by positioning the amplifier where you wish to
install it and use a scribe (or one of the mounting screws) inserted in each mounting hole to mark
the mounting surface. If the mounting surface is carpeted, measure the hole centers and mark
with a felt tip pen.
Drill pilot holes in the mounting surface for the mounting screws and insert the mounting screws
into these holes. Tighten them securely.
Note : Be sure to take note of any wires, lines or other devices in your vehicle which may be
located behind any mounting surface!
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Low Input Wiring
Two Channel Amplifiers:
S302, S402, S502, S702and S1004 Amplifiers
FourChannel Amplifiers:
S664, S804, S1004, and S1204 Amplifiers
To OUTPUT
of HEAD UNIT
REAR
INPUTS
FRONT
INPUTS
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TWO Channel speaker Wiring
Bridged Speaker Wiring
Two Channel Amplifiers:
S302, S402, S502, S702and S1004 Amplifiers
Two Channel Amplifiers:
S302, S402, S502, S702and S1004 Amplifiers
RIGHT
SPEAKER
LEFT
SPEAKER
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
4-8 OHMS!
To BATTERY
To BATTERY
GROUND
GROUND
To REMOTE OUTPUT
from HEAD UNIT
To REMOTE OUTPUT
from HEAD UNIT
Connect the NEGATIVE SPEAKER TERMINAL to the
RIGHT CHANNEL NEGATIVE AMPLIFIER TERMINAL
Connect the POSITIVE SPEAKER TERMINAL to the
LEFT CHANNEL NEGATIVE AMPLIFIER TERMINAL
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Tri-Way Speaker Wiring
Tri-Mode Operational Output is a unique feature which allows a Crossover (Subwoofer) to
Be operated in MONO mode, while the main speakers are playing in STEREO.
To engage the amplifier in this mode, place the Crossover (Subwoofer) switch in the "OUT"
position. Use a 100v non-polar capacitor for a high pass crossover and a wire coil inductor
to block high frequencies from the Crossover (Subwoofer) as shown in the figure below.
Please review the table below for inductor and capacitor component values to determine
the desired crossover frequencies.
Two Channel Amplifiers:
S302, S402, S502, S702and S1004 Amplifiers
MINIMUM IMPEDANCE
8 OHMS!
SUBWOOFER
LOW PASS FILTER
INDUCTOR
RIGHT
SPEAKER
LEFT
SPEAKER
HIGH PASS FILTER
CAPACITORS
Component Values
for 6dB Passive Crossover
Frequency Inductor Capacitor
80Hz
100Hz
120Hz
152Hz
7.5mH
6.5mH
5.5mH
4mH
470uF
330uF
330uF
220uF
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
4-8 OHMS!
To BATTERY
GROUND
To REMOTE OUTPUT
from HEAD UNIT
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Four Channel Amplifiers:
S664, S804, S1004 and S1204 Amplifiers
Four Channel Amplifiers:
S664, S804, S1004 and S1204 Amplifiers
Four Channel speaker Wiring
CH 1
SPEAKER
CH 3
SPEAKER
CH 2
SPEAKER
CH 4
SPEAKER
To BATTERY
GROUND
To REMOTE OUTPUT
from HEAD UNIT
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
4-8 OHMS!
SUBWOOFER
LEFT SPEAKER
SUBWOOFER
RIGHT SPEAKER
To BATTERY
GROUND
To REMOTE OUTPUT
from HEAD UNIT
Bridged Speaker Wiring
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Tri-Way Speaker Wiring
Tri-Mode Operational Output is a unique feature which allows a Crossover (Subwoofer) to
Be operated in MONO mode, while the main speakers are playing in STEREO.
To engage the amplifier in this mode, place the Crossover (Subwoofer) switch in the "OUT"
position. Use a 100v non-polar capacitor for a high pass crossover and a wire coil inductor
to block high frequencies from the Crossover (Subwoofer) as shown in the figure below.
Please review the table below for inductor and capacitor component values to determine
the desired crossover frequencies.
Four Channel Amplifiers:
S664, S804, S1004 and S1204 Amplifiers
To BATTERY
GROUND
To REMOTE OUTPUT
from HEAD UNIT
SUBWOOFER
LEFT SPEAKER
SUBWOOFER
LEFT SPEAKER
CH 1
SPEAKER
CH 3
SPEAKER
CH 2
SPEAKER
CH 4
SPEAKER
MINIMUM IMPEDANCE
8 OHMS!
MINIMUM IMPEDANCE
8 OHMS!
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
4-8 OHMS!
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
4-8 OHMS!
LOW PASS FILTER
INDUCTOR
LOW PASS FILTER
INDUCTOR
HIGH PASS FILTER
INDUCTOR
HIGH PASS FILTER
INDUCTOR
Component Values
for 6dB Passive Crossover
Frequency Inductor Capacitor
80Hz
100Hz
120Hz
152Hz
7.5mH
6.5mH
5.5mH
4mH
470uF
330uF
330uF
220uF
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Precautions
Before you drill or cut any holes, investigate your car's layout very carefully. Take care when you
work near the gas tank, fuel lines, hydraulic line and electrical wiring.
Do not operate the amplifier when it is unmounted. Attach all audio system components securely
within the automobile to prevent damage, especially in an accident.
Do not mount this amplifiers so that the wire connections are unprotected or in a pinche a condition,
or likely to be damaged by nearby objects.
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, only replace it with a fuse identical to that supplied with the
system. Using a fuse of a different type or rating may result in damage to your system which isn't
covered by the manufacturer's warranty.
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Troubleshooting
Before removing your amplifier, refer to the list below and follow the
suggested procedures, Always test the speakers and their wires first.
No Output Confirm that all terminal strip connections are secure and tonight.
Check both in-line and built-in fuses. Both the "+12v" and the "REMOTE" terminals must
have +12v referenced to chassis ground.
Confirm that the audio signal source (car audio, equalizer, etc.) is connected and is
supplying output signal. To check if the amplifier is supplying signal, unplug the RCA
cables from the signal source (but leave them plugged into the amp). Briefly tap the
center pin of each of the disconnected RCA plugs with your finger. this should produce
a noise (feedback) in your speakers.
Only one
channel
works
Confirm that all speaker strip connections are secure and tonight.
Check the "BALANCE" control on the head unit (or other source) to verify that it is
set to its midpoint.
If you are using the Low Level RCA input, reverse the input plugs at the amplifier (switch
the R with the L). If the channel which is silent switches to the other side, the problem
is either in the head unit/other source or the connecting cables.
Weak output Readjust the input Sensitivity control to better suit the input signal.
Noise in the If the noise is a "whine" whose
Audio
pitch follows the engine speed, confirm that the amplifier
and any other signal sources (head unit ,etc.) are properly grounded.
If the noise is a "clicking"or "popping" noise whose rate follows the engine speed, this
usually means that the vehicle is equipped with resistor spark plugs and wires, or that
the ignitions is in need of service.
Check the routing of the speakers and input wires to make sure they are not adjacent
to wires which interconnect lights and other accessories.
If the above steps fail to improve or clear noise interference, the system should be
checked by a professional mobile audio installer.
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