SOUNDSTREAM USB-8DL 8 Inch Subwoofer Ativo Instruction Manual

SOUNDSTREAM USB-8DL 8 Inch Subwoofer Ativo

Panel controls and features

A.POWER STA:US LED
This bi-color LED glows green when power is on and no problems are present. If one of the protection circuits comes on, it will change to red.

B.PHASE SHIFT
Use this switch to help compensate for time alignment problems in the system. Such problems usually result from having the Subwoofer at a different distance from the listener than the other speakers in the system.

C.AUTO POWER ON
This switch controls the use of RGB lights. Press the switch and it will remain In constant light mode when no music signal ls connected. Input music signal, thee color of the
LED IIght and the llght fiashing mode wil change with the music. When the switch ls turned of, the LED light stops working.
Warning: This product has RGB light fiickering effect, please do not| stare directly at the light for a long time, so as to avoid eye discomfort

D.LOW PASS FILTERR
This control permits you define the frequency range you want the subwoofer amplifier to recelve. The subwoofer will reproduce all sound BELOW the frequency you se.
Note: The low pass filter frequency can be higher or lower than the standard.There have /-20% tolerance.

E.BASS B00sT
The BASS BOOST feature will increase the sound level in the bass frequencies.

F.INPUT GAIN CONTROL
After you have installed your system, turn this control to minimum. Turn the head unit on (and the subwoofer will turn on via the remote connection). Turn the head unit volume to about 2/3 full level. Slowly tun up the subwoofer input gain control until you hear a small amount of distortion. Then reduce the level until the distortion is completely gone. Level the control at this sefting.
G.REMOTE LEVEL CONTROL PORT
Attach the incuded remote level control to control the volume level of the subwooer independently.
H.HIGH LEVEL (speaker level) INPUTS
If your head unit does not have RCA outputs you can use the speaker outputs for the audio source for the subwoofer. Use the supplied cable and wire harness and connect the Outputs properly as shown in the connection diagram in this manual.
I.LLOW LEVEL RCA INPUTS
Low level inputs are the recommended way to introduce the audio signal to the subwoofer if RCA outputs are present on your head unit or other signal source (such as a sound processor).
J.FUSE
Do not use a fuse with a different value and NEVER replace the fuse with a wire or coin.
K.POWER INPUT TERMINAL

Low Level Input Wiring

Low-level (RCA) input wiring is preferred for best audio performance. Most trunk or hatchback installations will require a 15-20 feet RCA cable, while pickup trucks
and under-seat installations will require a 6-12 feet RCA cable. Always use a high quality cable.

NOTE: Do not connect BOTH the high level and low level inputs from your receiver to your amplifier at the same time!

High Level Input Wiring

The high level input(s) should only be used when your receiver lacks RCA outputs. if the RCA outputs are not present, connect the speaker outputs from the receiver to the high level input connector of the amplifier. Be sure to observe polarity to avoid audio phase problems.
NOTE: Do not connect BOTH the high level and low level inputs from your receiver to your amplifier at the same time!

Power Connections

Connect the ground terminal to the closest point on the chassis of the vehicle. Keep this ground wire to less than 39″ (100 cm) in length. Use 8 gauge (or heavier) wire. Connect the remote terminal to the remote output of head unit using 16 gauge (or heavier ) wire. Connect an empty fuse holder within 18″ (45 cm) of the car battery, and run 8 gauge (or heavier) cable from this fuse to the amplifier location. Then connect the fuse holder to the “BATT+” (+12V) connectiön on the subwoofer rear panel. Fig.3

Remote Level Control Connection

Specifications

• RMS power: 8″ -Inch Low Profile 600W
• THD: <0.4%
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 90dB
• Frequency response: 20Hz 150Hz
• Input sensitivity, high level: 0.9V
• Input sensitivity, low level: 300mV
• Low Pass Filter: 50Hz 150Hz
• Bass Boost: O to+ 12dB
• Subsonic ilter: 20Hz
• Fuse rating: 25A
• Subwoofer: 8″-inch,40hm
• Dimensions(L x W x H) mm: 345 x 260 x 68

Troubleshooting

if you experience operation or performance problems with this product, compare your installation with the electrical wiring diagram on the previous pages. If problems persist, read the following troubleshooting tips which may help eliminate the problems.

Amplifier will not
power up.| Check to make sure you have a good ground connection.
Cneck that the Remote Input (Turn-on) has at least 5VDC.
Check that there is battery power on the (+) terminal.
Check that there is at least 12v.
Check all fuse, replace if necessary.
Make sure that the Protection LED is not iluminated. if it is lit, shut off
the amplifier briely, and then repower i
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Protection LED
comes on when
amplifier is
powered up| Check for short circuits on speaker leads.
um down the volume control on the head unit to prevent overdiving.
Remote speaker leads, and reset the amplifer. If the Protection LED stil
Comes on, then the ampifier is fauity and needs servicing.
No output.| Check that all fuses are OK.
Check that unit is properly grounded.
Check that the Remote input (Tun-On) has at least 5VDC.
Check that the RCA audio cables are plugged into the proper inputs
Check all speaker wiring.
Low output.| Reset the Level Control
Check the Crossover Control settings.
High hiss in the
sound.| Disconnect all RCA inputs to the power sub’s control panel. If the hiss cisappears, then plug in the component driving the amplifier and unplug
its inputs. if the hiss diseppears af this point. go on until the faulty/noisy
component is found.
tis best fo set the amplifier’s input level control as low as possible. The
best subjective signal-to-noise ratio is achieved in this manner. Try to
set the head unit as high as possible (without distortion) and the amp
input level as low as possible.
Squealing noise
is present.| Check for improperly grounded RCA interconnects.
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 possible.
Check that all crossover froquencies are properly set.
Check for short circuits on the speaker leads
Amplifier gets
very hot.| Check that the minimum speaker impedance for the amp model is correct
Check that there is good air circulation around the amp. In some
applications, it may be necessary to add and extemal cooling fan.
Engine noise
(static type)| This is usually caused by poor quality RCA cables, which can pick up
radiated noise. Use oily the best quality cables, and route them away
from power cables.
Engine noise
(alternator whine)| Check that the RCA grounds are not shorted to the vehicle chassis
Check that the head unit is properly grounded.

LIMITED 90-DAY CONSUMER WARRANTY

LIMITED Two-YEAR cONSUMER WARRANTY WITH PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION BYA SOUNDSTREAM AUTHORIZED RETAILER
Soundstream promises to the original purchaser, to repair or replace this product with a new or refurbished unit (at soundstream’ sole and absolute discretion) should it prove to be defective in workmanship or material under normal use.for a period of two-years from the date of purchase from the soundstream authorized retailer,PROVIDELD the product was purchased and installed by a Soundstream authorized retailer.During this tw0-year period, there will be no charge for product repairor replacement, PROVIDED the unit is returned to Soundstream, return shipping pre-paid,along with the required proof of installation, the bill of sale or other dated proof of purchase, and the consumer’s contact information. If the unit is installed by anyone other than a Soundstream authorized retailer, the warranty period will be 90-days trom the date of purchase. I his warranty is nontransterable and does not apply to any unit that has been modified or used in a manner contrary to its intended purpose,and does not cover damage to the unit caused by installation or removal of the unit. During this 90-day period, there will be no charge for the repair or replacement PROVIDED the unitis returned to Soundstreanm,return snipping prepaia, along with the bill or sale or other dated proot ot purchase and the consumer’s contact information. This warranty is void if the product has been damaged by accident or unreasonable use,neglect, improper service or other causes not arising out of defects in materials or damage due to environmental causes such as tioods,airborne fallout,chemicals, salt, hail, lightning or extreme temperatures,damage due to accidents,road hazards, fire, theft, loss or vandalism,damage due to improper connection to equipment of another manufacturer, modification of existing equipment,or Product which has been opened or tampered for any reason.Units which are found to be damaged by abuse resulting in thermally damaged voice coils are not covered by this warranty but may be replaced at the pre-paid,wth bill of sale or other dated proof of purchase bearing the following
information: consumer’s name.telephone number,and address,authorized retailers name and address, ana product aescrptuon.iease contatounastream warranty oce at o-24
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References

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