Soundstream PICASSO PCX2.180 User manual

PCX2.180 / 2.270/ 2.350 / 2.440 / 2.540 / 2.700
PCX4.240 / 4.360 / 4.540
PCX5.600
OWNER'S MANUAL

TROUBLE SHOOTING.......................................................... 13
ADJUSTING & TUNING........................................................ 12
PLANNING & MOUNTING YOUR SYSTEM................................ 9 ~10
WIRING DIAGRAM.............................................................. 11
CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS...................................................
FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS.............................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION................................................................. 2
3
4 ~ 8
TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION
Amplifier's provide high-performance sound reinforcement for you'r
mobile audio equipment. The Multi-Mode bridging capabilities allow
flexibility in hosting several different speaker configurations.
To achieve optimum performance, it is highly recommended that you read
this Owners Manual before beginning installation.
INTRODUCTION
2

FEATURES
SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS
PCX2.180
PCX2.270
PCX2.350
PCX2.440
PCX2.540
PCX2.700
PCX4.240
PCX4.360
PCX4.540
PCX5.600
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
5
60W x 2CH
80W x 2CH
110W x 2CH
150W x 2CH
180W x 2CH
220W x 2CH
40W x 4CH
60W x 4CH
80W x 4CH
60W x 4CH +
175W x 1CH
90W x 2CH
135W x 2CH
175W x 2CH
220W x 2CH
270W x 2CH
350W x 2CH
60W x 4CH
90W x 4CH
135W x 4CH
90W x 4CH +
240W x 1CH
180W x 1CH
175W x 1CH
350W x 1CH
440W x 1CH
540W x 1CH
700W x 1CH
120W x 2CH
180W x 2CH
270W x 2CH
180W x 2CH +
240W x 1CH
11.8"x2.5"x9.9"
13.8"x2.5"x9.9"
15.7"x2.5"x9.9"
17.7"x2.5"x9.9"
21.7"x2.5"x9.9"
23.6"x2.5"x9.9"
14.9"x2.5"x9.9"
16.5"x2.5"x9.9"
18.9"x2.5"x9.9"
25.2."x2.5"x9.9"
MODEL RMS @ 4 OHM @ 2 OHM @ 4 OHM FUSES DIMENSIONS
CHANNEL
IDI (Intelligent Distress Indicator)gives a visual
indication of the amplifier's protection status
Fully regulated MOSFET power supply
PWM circuitry
Tri-guard amplifier protection
Platinum RCA inputs and outputs
Bi-linear selectable crossovers for inputs and outputs (Hi/Full/Low)
Continuously variable high and low-pass crossovers
Subwoofer equalizer control switch
Viable phase shift control (0 - 180 degree)
OEM floating ground input
Platinum 4-gauge power connectors
Tri-mode operation
Includes remote bass boost control (PCX2.350/2.440/2.540/2.700/5.600)
30A X 1
40A X 1
20A X 2
30A X 2
25A X 3
30A X 3
20A X 2
25A X 2
20A X 3
40A X 2
3
(BRIDGE)

REMOTE INPUTS LINE OUT
CROSS
OVER
HIGH FULL
LOW LOW
FULL HIGH
POWER
PROTECTION
BASS
BOOST
0
LEVEL
MIN MAX
LOW
PASS
50 150
(Hz)
HIGH
PASS
50 500
(Hz)
HIGH
PASS
50 500
(Hz)
LOW
PASS
50 150
(Hz)
LEVEL
MIN MAX
BASS
BOOST
0
CROSS
OVER
PHASE
0180
PHASE
0180
CH3/4 CH1/2
4 Channel High Power
Mosfet Amplifier
4 Channel High Power
Mosfet Amplifier
PicassoPicasso
CH3
CH4
CH1
CH2
CH1
CH2
FUSES CH2 CH3 CH4CH1
SPEAKER
POWER
CH2 CH3 CH4CH1
B/D B/D
BATT REM GND
PicassoPicasso
2 Channel High Power Mosfet Amplifier2 Channel High Power Mosfet Amplifier
POWER
BATT REM GND
LRRL
SPEAKER
PicassoPicasso
FUSES
B/D
HIGH
PASS
50 500
(Hz)
CROSS
OVER
FULL
HIGH
LOW
BASS
BOOST
050 MIN MAX
LOW
PASS
LEVEL
(Hz)
INPUTS
L
LINE OUT
R
REMOTE
150
PHASE
0180
2 Channel High Power Mosfet Amplifier2 Channel High Power Mosfet Amplifier
POWER
PROTECTION
PicassoPicasso
PCX2.180 / 2.270 / 2.350 / 2.440 / 2.540 / 2.700
PCX4.240 / 4.360 / 4.540
PCX2.180 : 30A X 1
PCX2.270 : 40A X 1
PCX2.350 : 20A X 2
PCX2.440 : 30A X 2
PCX2.540 : 25A X 3
PCX2.700 : 30A X 3
CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS
10 11 12
4
Controls & Functions
PCX4.240 : 20A X 2
PCX4.360 : 25A X 2
PCX4.540 : 20A X 3
1
52
4 36 14
7 8 9
13
fuse
1
52
43
6
14 7 8 9
5
2
6
1
34
10 11 12 13
fuse

FUSES
CH2 CH3 CH4 CH5
CH2 CH3 CH4 CH5
CH1
CH1
B/D
SPEAKER
POWER
BATT REM GND B/D
PicassoPicasso
PWR
PROT
INPUTS INPUTS INPUTS
HIGH
PASS
50 500
(Hz)
LEVEL
MIN MAX
HIGH
PASS
50 500
(Hz)
MIN MAX RCA
LEVEL
MIN MAX
FREQ
25 160
LOW
PASS
50 150
LEVEL
MODE
MIN MAX
(Hz) (Hz)
0
BASS
BOOST
L
R
PHASE
0180
LEVEL
1/21/2
CH 3/43/4 CH 55 CH
REMOTE
5 Channel High Power
Mosfet Amplifier
5 Channel High Power
Mosfet Amplifier
PicassoPicasso
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
CH5
CH5
PCX5.600
Controls & Functions
CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS
5
10 11 12
52
14
9
13
fuse
PCX5.600 : 40A X 2
7 7 7
5
4
111 15
1
3

PHASE SHIFT SWITCH (0 AND 180 DEGREES):
Allows you to change the phase of your subwoofer from 0 to 180 degrees to help
compensate for timing differences between drivers.
1. Input Level Adjustment
This control adjusts the amplifier's input sensitivity. Input sensitivity is variable from
200 Millivolts to 8 volts. Clockwise increases sensitivity. Counterclockwise decreases
sensitivity. The amplifier can be driven to full power with a wide range of signal levels.
A lower signal level will require increased sensitivity for full power. A higher signal level
will require decreased sensitivity. Avoid setting sensitivity lower than necessary as this
would introduce unwanted distortion.
2. Low Pass Filter Control
This control is used to set the desired low pass frequency (50 ~ 150HZ).
The filter acts to cut-off frequencies above the set-point. In general, the selected
frequency should closely match the resonant frequency of the speaker box.
3. Bass Boost Control
By using the bass boost function, bass notes at 35Hz - 80Hz are emphasized as much
as 18dB.
4. Phase Shift Control
LEVEL
MIN MAX
LOW
PASS
50 150
(Hz)
BASS
BOOST
0+18
PHASE
180
Controls & Functions
0
6
CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS

5. Subsonic Filter Control
Variable Subsonic Filter (15Hz - 40Hz) :
The Subsonic filter will roll off all of the unwanted frequencies below 15Hz - 40Hz.
This will allow the amplifier to use that wasted power on the audible bandwidth.
6. Cross over Switch
7. Low Level Input RCA jacks
These inputs are for signal cables from the source. Always use high quality shielded
RCA cables.
8. Low Level OUT RCA jacks
The LINE OUT allows you to build multiple amplifier systems without having to use splitter
cords to distribute the signal. Now it is simply a matter of bringing one set of RCAS into
the first amplifier, then using the line out RCA jacks as the feed to the next amplifier.
SUB
SONIC
15 40
(Hz)
INPUTS
L
LINE OUT
R
Controls & Functions
CROSS
OVER
FULL
HIGH
LOW
Adjust the crossover for your chosen installation method.
LOW: Low pass filter-only bass tones(50Hz-150Hz)go to speakers. Use with woofer or sub-
woofer. FULL: No filter-all tones go to speakers. Use with full-range speakers, or with external
crossovers. HIGH: High pass filter-blocks very low tones(50Hz-600Hz)from the speakers.
INPUTS
CH3
CH4
CH1
CH2
INPUTS INPUTS INPUTS
L
R
1/21/2
CH 3/43/4 CH 55 CH
PCX5.600
PCX4.240 / 4.360 / 4.540PCX2.180/2.270/2.350/2.440/
PCX2.540/2.700
INPUTS
L
LINE OUT
R
INPUTS
CH3
CH4
CH1
CH2
INPUTS INPUTS INPUTS
L
R
1/21/2
CH 3/43/4 CH 55 CH
PCX5.600
PCX4.240 / 4.360 / 4.540PCX2.180/2.270/2.350/2.440/
PCX2.540/2.700
7
CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS

8
CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS
Controls & Functions
10. B+ Terminal (Battery positive)
Due to the power requirements of the Amplifier, this connection should be made
directly to the positive(+) terminal of battery. For safety measure, install an in-line
fuse Holder (not included) as close to the battery positive(+) terminal as possible with
an ampere rating ; not to exceed total value of fuses in Amp.
9. LED Indicator
PWR(Power): This GREEN LED will illuminate when the amplifier is turned "ON".
If it fails to illuminate, check the power connections to the Amplifier and fuses.
PROT(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 side 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 determine
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 due to a thermal overload
condition, please allow it to cool down before restarting. 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.
11. Remote Power On
PWR
PROT
POWER
BATT REM GND
POWER
BATT REM GND
PCX5.600
PCX4.240 / 4.360 / 4.540PCX2.180/2.270/2.350/2.440/
PCX2.540/2.700
POWER
BATT REM GND
POWER
BATT REM GND
PCX5.600
PCX4.240 / 4.360 / 4.540PCX2.180/2.270/2.350/2.440/
PCX2.540/2.700