Triton SSQ Series User guide

SSQ4004
SSQ8001
SSQ12001
SSQ SERIES AMPLIFIERS
Application Guide
Please read through this manual to familiarize yourself with your new amplifier. Should your
Triton Amplifier ever require service, you will need to have the original dated receipt.

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Congratulations and thank you for purchasing your Triton SSQ Amplifier. With a focus on quality,
innovation, and value, you now own the ultimate in sound quality and engineering from a factory that
truly believes in the relentless pursuit of perfection. Incorporating the highest quality parts and state-
of-the-art materials, these amplifiers deliver the ultimate in sound qualityand power performance.
TECHNICAL FEATURES
SSQ4004:
4x120 Watts @ 2 Ohm
4x80 Watts @ 4 Ohm
2x220 Watts @ 4 Ohm Bridged
SSQ8001:
1x800 Watts @ 1 Ohm
1x600 Watts @ 2 Ohm
1x400 Watts @ 4 Ohm
SSQ12001:
1x1200 Watts @ 1 Ohm
1x900 Watts @ 2 Ohm
1x600 Watts @ 4 Ohm
All Ratings @ 14.4V

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SPECIFICATIONS FOR
TRITON SSQ
AMPLIFIERS
(Due to continuing improvements these specifications are
subject to change without anynotice. Do not attempt to fix
or repair this unit. Unauthorized repairs will void the
manufacturer’s warranty..)
MODEL
SSQ4004
POWER RMS 2 Ohm @ 14.4V
4x120
POWER RMS 4 Ohm @ 14.4V
4x80
Bridge Power 4 Ohm @ 14.4V
2x220
Bridge Power 2 Ohm @ 14.4V
/
THD=N @ Nominal Power
<1%
Frequency Response
10Hz-50KHz
SNR
＞80(1W)
Input Sensitivity
0.2V-4.5V
Damping Factor
60(4Ω)
Operating Voltage
14.4V
High Pass Filter
50Hz-500Hz(CH1、CH2)
80Hz-3.3KHz（CH3、CH4)
Low Pass Filter
50Hz-500Hz(CH1、CH2)
80Hz-3.3KHz（CH3、CH4)
Total Efficiency
80%
Max Current Draw (A)
28A
Music Current Draw (A)
23A
Dimensions
261*170*48mm

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MODEL
SSQ80001
POWER RMS 1 Ohm @ 14.4V
>800W
POWER RMS 2 Ohm @ 14.4V
>600W
POWER RMS 4 Ohm @ 14.4V
>400W
THD=N @ Nominal Power
1%
Frequency Response
20-450Hz
SNR
>78dB(1W)
Input Sensitivity
0.22-5.2(±10%)
Damping Factor
100(4Ω)
Operating Voltage
6.5-15.8(±0.3)
High Pass Filter
20-35Hz(±3)
Low Pass Filter
50-450Hz(±10)
Total Efficiency
82%(4Ω)
Max Current Draw (A)
80A
Music Current Draw (A)
55A
Dimensions
321*170*48mm
MODEL
SSQ12001
POWER RMS 1 Ohm @ 14.4V
>1200W
POWER RMS 2 Ohm @ 14.4V
>900W
POWER RMS 4 Ohm @ 14.4V
>600W
THD=N @ Nominal Power
1%
Frequency Response
20-450Hz
SNR
>78dB(1W)
Input Sensitivity
0.22-5.2(±10%)
Damping Factor
115(4Ω)
Operating Voltage
6.5-15.8(±0.3)
High Pass Filter
20-35Hz(±3)
Low Pass Filter
50-450Hz(±10)
Total Efficiency
82%(4Ω)
Max Current Draw (A)
125A
Music Current Draw (A)
85A
Dimensions
351*170*48mm

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QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE
Installation of Triton SSQ Amplifiers requires detailed knowledge of electronics wiring. We strongly recommend
installation by an authorized Triton dealer.
This Owner’s Manual only provides general installation and operation instructions. If
you have any reservations about your installation skills, please contact your local Triton dealer for assistance.
GENERAL INSTALLATION TIPS
•SSQ Amplifiers are designed to be used in a 12 VDC voltage negative ground electric system.
•Check your alternator and battery condition to ensure they can handle the increased
consumption.
•Do not install inside the engine compartment or anywhere they would be exposed to water,
excessive humidity, dust or dirt.
•Never run cables outside the vehicle or install the amplifier next to electronic gearcases.
•Install the amplifier in the vehicle parts where temperature is between 32°F and 131°F. Let the
amplifier outer profile be at least 5 cm (2”) far from possible walls.
•Make sure there is adeqoute airflow around the amplifier.
•The amplifier can reach temperatures up to 176°F. Make sure it is not dangerously hot before
touching it.
•Periodically clean the amplifier without using aggressive solvents that might damage it. Don’t use
compressed air, since it would push solid parts in the amplifiers. Dampen a piece of cloth with
water and soap, wring it and clean the amplifier. Then use a piece of cloth dampened with water
only; eventually clean the amplifier with a dry piece of cloth.
•Choose a location that will not impact normal finctions of the vehicle mechanical and electrical
devices.
•Make sure power cable is not short circuited during installation and connection with the battery.
•Use extreme caution when cutting or drilling the car plate, always check the otherside that you
are drilling to not hit electrical wires or gas lines.
•When positioning the power supply cable, avoid to run the wire over or through sharp edges or
close to moving mechanical devices. Use rubber grommets to protect the wire if it runs in a hole
of the plate or proper materials if it is close to heat-generating parts.
•Make sure all the cables are properly secured all along their length. Also, make sure their outer
protective jacket is flame resistant and self extinguishing. Use a clamping screw to secure positive
and negative cables just close to the amplifier respective power supply terminal blocks.
•Choose the cable gauge according to the amplifier power and to the suggestions you can find
here. Triton recommends OFC cable in all installations.
•Pre-plan the configuration of your new amplifier and the best wiring routes to ease installation.
•In order to avoid incidental damage, keep the product in the original packaging until you are
ready for the final installation.
•Always wear protective eyewear when using tools.

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INSTALLATION SEQUENCE
•Triton Audio recommends having all products installed by Authorized Triton
dealers. Check www.Triton-Audio.com for the most up to date owners manauals.
•Before installing the amplifier turn off the source and all other electronic devices in the audio
system to prevent any damages.
•Using a OFC cable with adequate AWG, run the power wire from the battery location to the
amplifier mounting location.
•Connect the power supply with the correct polarity. connect (+) terminal to the cable coming
from the battery and (-) terminal to the car chassis.
•Put an insulated fuse holder 40 cm max far from the battery positive terminal;
connect one end of the power cable to it after connecting the other end to the
amplifier. Do not mount the fuse yet.
•To ground the amplifier (-) in the right way, use a screw in the vehicle chassis;
scrape all paint or grease from the metal if necessary, checking with a tester that
there is continuity between the battery negative terminal (-) and the fixed point.
If possible, connect all components to the same ground point; this helps reject
most noise which can be generated during the audio reproduction.
•Route all signal cables close together and away from power cables.
•Connect the RCA input cables, the applied signal must be between 0.2 VRMS and 5 VRMS.
•Connect the high level inputs using the proper plug. Applied signal must
be between 0.8 VRMS and 20 VRMS. Don’t use it if you are already using
RCA connection.
•Connect the speaker output using 10 AWG max speaker cable.
•Don’t connect (-) L and (-) R speaker outputs together. If you use an external
stereo crossover, make sure that its negative poles are not connected together.
•The amplifier turns on by connecting the remote turn on terminal (REMOTE IN) to
the source specific output. The amplifier turns on automatically, without remote
signal, also if using high level inputs (Speaker IN) by setting the “AUTO TURN ON”
switch to position ON.
•The LED on the front panel lights up green indicating that the product is on. The
LED lights up red if the outputs go on overload, if the thermal protection is
triggered, if the speaker cables short circuit with the vehicle chassis and if the
amplifier is malfunctioning.
•The fuse(s) is/are located near the power supply and speaker terminals. To
replace, remove the fuse(s) from the housing. Always replace with the fuse of the
same rating.
•Make sure to secure the amplifier utilizing included moutning screws. The
amplifier detachment while driving can seriously damage the people in the
vehicle and other cars.
•When installation is over, check the system’s wiring and make sure all connections were
done in the right way.
•Put the fuse into the fuse holder. The fuse value will have to be 30% higher
than the fuse(s) that are installed in the amplifier. In case the cable supplies
several amplifiers, the fuse value will have to be 30% higher than the sum of
the values of all other fuses in the amplifiers.
•Listening level calibration is made by adjusting the source volume up to ¾ of its
maximum level; then, adjust the amplifier levels until you hear distortion then
back down two to three clicks.

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PRE INPUTS
STEREO PRE OUT
HI LEVEL INPUTS
Hi-level STEREO OUTPUTS
:Not
AVAILABLE
:Set-up
CONTROLS
:
Adjustment
CONTROLS
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Auto
Turn-On
Select ON the switch
“Hi-In Auto Turn-On”
Hi-level STEREO OUTPUTS
NO CONNECT!
:Not
AVAILABLE
:Set-up
CONTROLS
:
Adjustment
CONTROLS
L: 7 mm (5/16”)
MAX: 16 AWG
AUTO TURN ON BY SPEAKER IN (without REMOTE IN)
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Subwoofer L-R Subwoofer L-R
4 Ω
*Coaxial speakers
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INSTALLATION EXAMPLES
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B
*Coaxial speakers
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R
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L
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