Soundstream Tarantula Amplifier Series User manual

Tarantula Amplifiers Series
Owner’s Manual

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FEATURES
l DOUBLE SIDE PCB AND SMD COMPONENTS.
l FULL MOSFET DESIGN.
l LPF AND SUBSONIC CROSSOVER.
l ADJUSTABLE BASSBOOST LEVEL.
l ACTIVE X-OVER FUNCTION.
l HEAVY-DUTY ALUMINUM ALLOY HEATSINK.
l HIGH (Speaker) OR LOW (RCA) LEVEL INPUTS.
l OVERLOAD, OVERHEAT, HIGH/LOW VOLTAGE PROTECTION.
l RoHS COMPLIANT.
FEATURES

CONTROL FUNCTIONS
1. SPEAKERS
Connect speakers/subwoofers to these terminals. Be sure to check wire for proper
polarity. Never connect the speaker cables to chassis ground.
2. +12 Volt Power
Connect this terminal through a FUSE or CIRCUIT BREAKER to the positive terminal of
the vehicle battery or the positive terminal of an isolated audio system battery.
Warning: Always protect this power cable by installing a fuse or circuit breaker of the
appropriate size within 18 inches (45cm) of the battery terminal connection.
3.Remote Turn On
This terminal turns on the amplifier when (+)12 volt is applied to it . Connect it to the
remote turn on lead of the head unit or signal source.
4.GND
Connect this cable directly to the frame of the vehicle. Make sure the metal frame
has been stripped of all paint down to the bare metal. Use the shortest distance possible.
It is always a good idea to replace the factory ground at this time with a larger cable equal
to the new amplifier power cable or larger. CAUTION: Do not connect this terminal directly
to the vehicle battery ground terminal or any other factory ground points.
5. RCA input jacks
These RCA input jacks are for use with source units that have RCA outputs. A source
unit with a minimum level of 200mV is required for proper operation. The use of high
quality twisted pair cables is recommended to decrease the possibility of radiated noise
entering the system.
6. High level inputs
The high level inputs are for use with speaker level wiring. Some source units do not
have RCA outputs, so use this terminal for speaker level signal input. CAUTION: Never use
high level input when RCA inputs available.

CONTROL FUNCTIONS
7. REMOTE
Connect the remote controller to control the subwoofer amplifier volume from the
driver seat location, for ease of adjustment during playing.
8. LEVEL Control
The level control will match the amplifiers sensitivity to the source units signal
voltage. The Operating range is 200mV minimum to 5V maximum. This is NOT a volume
control!
9. Low Pass Filter Control (Mono)
This control is used to select the desired low pass x-over frequency. The frequency
can be adjusted from 40Hz to 220Hz for all bass mono models.
10. Subsonic Filter Control (Mono)
This control can filter out unwanted low frequency from 10Hz (OFF) to 50Hz. This
function will increase the power handling of your woofers.
11. Bass Boost Frequency and Level Control (2-ch)
By adjusting these two knobs, you can boost a wanted frequency to a wanted level.
The center boost frequency is adjustable from 30Hz to 90Hz, the boost level is adjustable
from 0dB to 12dB.
12. X-over mode and frequency Control (4-ch)
These controls allow control over the frequencies played for the front channels.
There is an option for Low Pass, Full Range or High Pass. In LP or HP mode the frequency
range is from 50Hz to 4kHz.
CONTROL
FUNCTIONS

CONTROL FUNCTIONS
13. X-over mode and frequency Control (4-ch)
These controls allow control over the frequencies played for the rear channels.
There is an option for Low/BandPass, Full Range or High Pass. In HP mode, the frequency
range is from 15Hz to 500Hz. In LP mode, the frequency range can be switched from 50Hz
to 800Hz, or 250Hz to 4kHz. In the higher range, the LPF can be set at 4kHz for a midbass
while the front channels are also set at 4kHz for a tweeter resulting in a 2-way xover and
eliminating the need for a passive xover. Even with a set up like this, the midbass can still
be protected by the HPF which is not defeatable. It can be set anywhere in the 15Hz to
500Hz range creating a bandpass filter for the midbass by eliminating any damaging lower
frequencies in the subbass region.
14. Bass Boost Level switch (4-ch/mono)
This switch can boost bass level by 0dB, 6dB or 12dB. The boost frequency is
centered at 50Hz.
15. Input mode switch (4-ch)
This function is for switching the rear channels' signal path. When switched to 4CH,
all 4 RCAs inputs are required. When switched to 2CH, the rear channels get their signal
input from the front channels in parallel.
16. X-over mode and frequency Control (2-ch)
These controls allow control over the frequencies played for TX2.350 & TX2.500.
There is an option for Low Pass, Full Range or High Pass. In LP mode the frequency range is
from 50Hz to 200Hz, In HP mode the frequency range is from 15Hz to 200Hz.
17. Power Indicator
This LED will light up when amplifier works properly.
18. Protection Indicator
The red LED will light up or be flashing if there is a fault presented to the amplifier.
Please disconnect the amplifier and resolve the fault before reconnecting the amplifier.

PANEL LAYOUT
Fig 1. TX1.1300D/TX1.2000D/TX1.2600D Panel layout
PANNEL
LAYOUT
17
18 10
9
865
7
1 2 34
1 23 4
TX1.1300D
TX1.2000D
TX1.2600D
14

PANEL LAYOUT
Fig 2.TX4.440/TX4.560 panel layout
1 2 4 3
512 14
13
1817
5
78
8
15

PANEL LAYOUT
Fig 3. TX2.350/TX2.500 panel layout
17 18
65 8 16 11
1 2 4 3

INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS
Before you install the amplifier, investigate your car's layout very carefully. Take
special care when you work near the gas tank, fuel lines, hydraulic lines and electrical
wiring. 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 suggested by this manual. 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 warranty .
MOUNTING AMPLIFIER
1. Plan the installation of the amplifiers and find a suitable location with sufficient air
circulation.
2. Check the drawing below to mount the bottom amplifier.
Fig 4. Mount bottom amplifier

MOUNTING AMPLIFIER
3. Insert the end caps into the heatsink sides, then fasten end caps with supplied screws.
Fig 5.Install end cap
MOUNTING
Fig 6. Mounted amplifier
4. The amplifier is now mounted.

CONNECTING THE AMPLIFIER
1. Select cable and fuse according to the following table.
2. Connect the amplifiers ground cable to a close, bare metal part of the frame or
chassis. Use a nut and bolt, NOT a screw! The ground cable must be at least the same size
as the +12volt cable.
3. Connect the remote terminal to remote output of the head unit using 16 gauge (or
heavier) wire.
4. Connect the fuse holder within 18”(45cm) of the car battery, and run the selected
cable from this fuse to the amplifier.
5. Connect all the inputs with high-quality cables. Connect Remote Control if
necessary.
6. Insert fuse(s) into the battery fuse holder(s).
7. If using a subwoofer for 2-CH and 4-CH, bridge the channels by using the Left “+”
and the Right “-“ terminals.
Fig 7. Mono amplifier wiring
WIRING DIAGRAM
(1 woofer load)
MODEL TX1.1300D TX1.2000D TX1.2600D TX2.350 TX2.500 TX4.440 TX4.560
CABLE 4# 2-4# 0-2# 6# 4-6# 6# 4-6#
FUSE 120A 200A 250A 30A 60A 40A 60A
FUSE
Source Unit
RCA signal
REMOTE signal

Fig 8. Mono amplifier wiring
WIRING DIAGRAM
(High level input mode)
Fig 9. Mono amplifier wiring
(multi woofers)
*Equivalent parallel woofer load cannot be
less than the minimum load rating. The 2
negative terminals are paralleled inside the
amplifiers, as are the 2 positive terminals.
These are monoblock amplifiers, not multi-
channel amplifiers.
WIRING
FUSE
Source Unit
RCA signal
ON/OFF
control signal
FUSE
Source Unit
REMOTE signal
RCA signal

Fig 11. TX4.440 / TX4.560 wiring
(3-channel mode)
Fig 10. TX4.440 / TX4.560 wiring
WIRING DIAGRAM
(4-channel mode)
CROS SO VER
2-Ohm to 4-Ohm
CROSSOVER
2-Ohm to 4-Ohm
CROS SO VER
2-Ohm to 4-Ohm
CROSSOVER
2-Ohm to 4-Ohm
FUSE
Source Unit
REMOTE signal
RCA signals
CROS SO VER
2-Ohm to 4-Ohm
CROSSOVER
2-Ohm to 4-Ohm
FUSE
Source Unit
REMOTE signal
RCA signals
4-Ohm to 8-Ohm

Fig 12. TX4.440 / TX4.560 wiring
WIRING DIAGRAM
(active x-over mode)
Woofer
Tweeter
Woofer
Tweeter
FUSE
Source Unit
REMOTE signal
RCA signals

Fig 14. TX2.350 / TX2.500 wiring
(High level input & Bridged mode)
Fig 13. TX2.350 / TX2.500 wiring
WIRING DIAGRAM
(2-channel mode)
Source Unit
FUSE
RCA signals
CROSSOVER
2-Ohm to 4-Ohm
CROS SOVER
2-Ohm to 4-Ohm
REMOTE signal
Source Unit
FUSE
RCA signals
REMOTE signal
4-Ohm to 8-Ohm

Symptom Possible Remedy
Amplifier
will not
power up
Check to make sure you have a good ground connection.
Check that there is battery power on the (+)terminal .
Check all fuses, replace if necessary .
Make sure that the Protection LED is not illuminated.
Protection
LED Comes on
Check for short circuits on speaker leads.
Check the speaker load not beyond the minimum load.
Remove speaker lead, and reset the amplifier. If the protection LED still
Comes on, then the amplifier is faulty and needs servicing .
No output Check that the RCA audio cables are plugged into the proper inputs.
Check all speakers wiring.
Check the headunit output and the amplifier level setting.
Low output Reset the level Control.
Check the Crossover Control settings.
High hiss in
The speakers
Check the RCA cable is not shorted to power ground at amplifier side.
Check the amplifier grounding.
Distorted sound
Check that the Input level control is set to match the signal level of the head
unit. Always try to set the Input level as low as possible.
Check that all crossover frequencies are properly set.
Check for short circuits on the speaker leads.
Amplifier gets
Very hot
Check that the minimum load impedance for the amplifier model is correct.
Check that there is good air circulation around the amplifier. In some
applications, It may be necessary to add an external cooling fan.
TROUBLE SHOOTING

SPECIFICATIONS
Model TX4.440 TX4.560 TX2.350 TX2.500 TX1.1300D TX1.2000D TX1.2600D
0.5Ohm Load N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 2600W x 1
1Ohm Load N/A N/A N/A N/A 1300W x 1 2000W x 1 1600W x 1
2Ohm Load 110W x 4 140W x 4 175W x 2 250W x 2 750W x 1 1100W x 1 1000W x 1
4Ohm Load 70W x 4 90W x 4 110W x 2 160W x 2 400W x 1 650W x 1 550W x 1
Bridged 4Ohm Load 220W x 2 280W x 2 350W x 1 500W x 1 N/A N/A N/A
Input Level
High level i nput
Frequency Response
X-over Type
LPF
Subsonic / HPF
Bass Boost Frequency
Bass Boost Level
THD
Damping Factor
S/N Ratio
Minimum Load 0.5 Ohm
Voltage Protection
Components & PCB
Bass Remote
Height
Width
Length 298.5mm / 11.8" 358.5mm / 14.1" 258.5mm /10.2" 358.5mm / 14.1" 328.5mm / 12.9" 378.5mm / 14.9" 478.5mm / 18.8"
0.2~5V 0.2~5V
Yes Yes
Front 50Hz - 4kHz, Rear 50Hz -
800Hz or 250Hz - 4kHz 50Hz - 200Hz
Front 50Hz - 4kHz, Rear 15Hz -
500Hz 15Hz - 200Hz 10Hz - 50Hz
15Hz - 25KHz 15Hz - 25KHz
LPF/Full/HPF LPF/Full/HPF
50Hz 30Hz - 90Hz
0dB, 6dB, 12dB 0dB - 12dB
50Hz
0dB - 6dB - 12dB
>100dB >100dB >85dB
<0.05% <0.05%
>200 >200
<0.5%
>200
Yes
DIMENSION
61mm / 2.4"
2 Ohm 2 Ohm
<8.4V <8.4V
1 Ohm
<8.4V & >16V
SMD Parts / Double-Sided FR-4 PCB
245mm / 9.6"
RMS power at 14.4V
Features
0.2~5V
Yes
10Hz - 220Hz
LPF/Subsonic
40Hz - 220Hz
N/A N/A