Soundstream XTA180.2 Programming manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features
Specification / Power ratings / Dimensions
Tools / parts for installation
Wiring
Panel layout
Key to callouts
2Ch system design #1, 2
2Ch system design #3
4Ch system design #1
4Ch system design #2
4Ch system design #3
5Ch system design #1, 2
5Ch system design #3
5Ch system design #4
Trouble shooting / Protection circuit
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p 5, 6
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p 10~12
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FEATURES
* Bass EQ Control - Fully adjustable subwoofer equalization circuit providing frequency and
boost(“Q”)adjustment for optimum subwoofer performance. A frequency
tracking subsonic filter protects woofers from potentially harmful low
frequency information and maximizes output in a usable range.
* Drive Delay II™ - Amplifier section powers up 2 to 3 seconds after the power supply
eliminating turn-on and off pops. The turn off process is reversed:
Amplifier section turns off first, followed by the power supply.
* Flexible Input Level Control - allows 500 mV to 4 V input sensitivity.
* THERMAL / SHORT / OVER LOAD PROTECTION
* 2 OHM STEREO / 4 OHM MONO
* P.W.M MOSFET POWER SUPPLY
* POWER & PROTECTION INDICATOR
* SELECTABLE X-OVER HPF / FULL / LPF
* 18 dB. BASS BOOST WITH SWITCH SUB (45Hz)
* VARIABLE HI-PASS AND LOW PASS (30Hz~500Hz)
* GOLD PLATED TERMINAL STRIPS / RCA JACKS
* HEAVY DUTY HEAT SINK
* ADJUSTABLE INPUT SENSITIVITY
* SOFT DELAY REMOTE TURN-ON
* LOW LEVEL INPUTS
* PHANTOM CHANNEL FOR POWERING CENTER SPEAKER OR SUBWOOFER
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SPECIFICATIONS
POWER RATINGS & FUSE
>96dB
10Hz - 30kHz
50Hz - 500Hz
30Hz - 500Hz
0.5 - 4V
10K Ohms
Signal / noise Ratio
Frequency Response 1.0db
HPF
LPF
Adjustable Sensitivity Range
Input Impedance(Low Level)
MODEL
XTA180.2
XTA240.2
XTA360.2
XTA480.2
XTA600.2
XTA880.2
XTA360.4
XTA480.4
XTA720.4
XTA600.5
4 ohm STEREO
2 x 45W
2 x 60W
2 x 90W
2 x 120W
2 x 150W
2 x 220W
4 x 45W
4 x 60W
4 x 90W
4 x 45W, 1 x 120W
2 ohm STEREO
2 x 90W
2 x 120W
2 x 180W
2 x 240W
2 x 300W
2 x 440W
4 x 90W
4 x 120W
4 x 180W
4 x 90W, 1 x 240W
4 ohm BRIDGED
180W
240W
360W
480W
600W
880W
180W x 2
240W x 2
360W x 2
2 x 180W, 1 x 240W
FUSE
15A
25A
40A
25A x 2
25A x 3
30A x 3
40A
25A x 2
30A x 2
30A x 2
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TOOLS / PARTS FOR INSTALLATION
NOTE: TOOLS ARE NOT SUPPLIED
Small flat blade screwdriver Phillips screwdriver (#2 or medium sized),
Wire cutters Wire strippers, - #6 round head screws, and 1 - #8 sheet
metal screw (or nut, bolt,flat washer, star washer) [see detail] 2 - Ring
connectors (large enough to accommodate your method of
grounding) In-line fuse or circuit breaker - see fuse chart below Power
and ground wire - see Power Wire Calculator on page 7 Speaker wire -
12-16 gauge Grommets (sized to work with the power wire you plan to
use in your installation) Tube of silicone sealant
DIMENSIONS
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MODEL
XTA180.2
XTA240.2
XTA360.2
XTA480.2
XTA600.2
XTA880.2
XTA360.4
XTA480.4
XTA720.4
XTA600.5
Length
7 inch
8.2 inch
11 inch
13.7 inch
20 inch
21.6 inch
11 inch
13.7 inch
20 inch
20 inch
Width
10 inch
10 inch
10 inch
10 inch
10 inch
10 inch
10 inch
10 inch
10 inch
10 inch
Height
2.4 inch
2.4 inch
2.4 inch
2.4 inch
2.4 inch
2.4 inch
2.4 inch
2.4 inch
2.4 inch
2.4 inch

WIRING
Before beginning, disconnect the negative (-) terminal of the battery prior to working on
the positive (+) terminal to prevent a short to ground. This is important, unless you want to
spend the rest of your life with a nickname like "Sparky," or "Smokey." Reconnect the
negative terminal only after all connections have been made.
Warning! A Main Fuse must be installed within 18" of battery!
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XTA180.2 / XTA240.2 / XTA360.2
XTA480.2 / XTA600.2 / XTA880.2
PANEL LAYOUT

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XTA360.4 / XTA480.4 / XTA720.4
XTA600.5
PANEL LAYOUT

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1. RCA Inputs - 3 Channel and 4 Channel RCA inputs.
2. RCA Inputs - 1 Channel and 2 Channel RCA inputs.
3. Input Levels - Input level control variable from 500mV to 4V.
4. High Pass Filter Control Adjustment- Frequency adjustment control for the
High Pass Filter for satellite CH1&2(L & R).
5. High Pass Filter Control Adjustment- Frequency adjustment control for the
High Pass Filter for satellite CH3&4.
6. Low Pass Filter Control Adjustment- Frequency adjustment control for the
Low Pass Filter for CH1&2(L & R).
7. Low Pass Filter Control Adjustment- Frequency adjustment control for the
Low Pass Filter for CH3&4.
8. Low Pass Filter Control Adjustment- Frequency adjustment control for the
Low Pass Filter for CH5.
9. Selectable X-Over HPF/FULL/LPF
10. Bass EQ Control “Boost” Adjustment - Varies from 0 to + 18 dB of boost when the Bass
Control circuit is engaged.
11. Speaker connection Terminal - Speaker connections for satellite CH3&4.
12. Speaker connection Terminal - Speaker connections for satellite CH1&2(L & R).
13. Speaker connection Terminal - Speaker connections for satellite CH5
14. REMOTE - Remote turn - on input from the head unit. Accepts +12V.
15. GND - Main ground connection. Bolt to a clean chassis point in the vehicle.
16. +12V - Connected to a fuse or circuit breaker, then to the battery’s positive
terminal.
17. FUSES - Satellite channels power supply fuses. Warring: Replace only with
the same value fuses!
18. Power LED - Indicates amplifier power.( Power:Green / Protection:Red )
19. RCA Inputs - 5 Channel RCA inputs.
20. RCA Inputs - R Channel and L Channel RCA inputs.
21. Subsonic/Bass Control Adjustment - Frequency adjustment
control for the Bass Control filter or the Sub Sonic filter.
22. AUXILIARY OUTPUT - The Aux outputs offer amplifiers easy, unlimited system expansion.
Routing signal from a source unit, pre-amplifier or equalizer is a matter of
routing RCA' s into the RCA inputs and out through the AUX outputs to the next amplifier.
KEY TO CALLOUTS

23. INPUT MODE - XTA360.4/XTA480.4/XTA720.4
2CHANNEL LINE INPUT MODE
SOURCE UNIT
3CHANNEL LINE INPUT MODE
4CHANNEL LINE INPUT MODE
SPEAKER OPERATION
FRONT
VIEW
FRONT
VIEW
FRONT
VIEW
REAR VIEW
NO NOYES YES
NO NOYES YES
YES YES YES YES
YES YES YES YES
YES YES YES YES
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24. INPUT MODE - XTA600.5
5CHANNEL LINE INPUT MODE
SOURCE UNIT
SUB WOOFER
LINE OUT
REAR LINE OUT
FRONT LINE OUT
3,4CHANNEL LINE INPUT MODE
1,2CHANNEL LINE INPUT MODE
YES
REAR VIEW
5CH SPEAKER OPERATION
YES
YES
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2 CHANNEL SYSTEM DESIGN #1 XTA180.2/240.2/360.2/480.2/600.2/880.2
2 CHANNEL SYSTEM DESIGN #2 XTA180.2/240.2/360.2/480.2/600.2/880.2
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2CHANNEL SYSTEM DESIGN #3 XTA180.2/240.2/360.2/480.2/600.2/880.2
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4CHANNEL SYSTEM DESIGN #1 XTA360.4/480.4/720.4

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4CHANNELSYSTEM DESIGN #2 XTA360.4/480.4/720.4

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4CHANNELSYSTEM DESIGN #3 XTA360.4/480.4/720.4

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5CH
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5CHANNELSYSTEM DESIGN #1 XTA600.5
5CHANNELSYSTEM DESIGN #2 XTA600.5

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5CH
5CHANNEL SYSTEM DESIGN #3 XTA600.5

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5CH
5CHANNEL SYSTEM DESIGN #4 XTA600.5

TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROTECTION CIRCUIT
Short Circuit Protection engaged: The amplifier will turn off and try to come back on
immediately. The amplifier will cycle like this indefinitely, with "blips" of sound each time. If
this is the case, check your speakers and wiring for low impedance and short circuits.
Thermal Protection engaged: The amplifier will turn off and several minutes later will
come back on. In this case, ensure that there is nothing blocking the normal convective
airflow of the amplifier. No obstruction should be within 2" of the amplifier on all sides.
NOTE: Low battery voltage will cause the amplifier to run warmer and possibly
damage the amplifier.
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