Soundstream Technologies Picasso Stereo Amplifier User Manual


 
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INSTALLATION STEP 1
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INSTALLATION STEP 2
The
RUBICON
Class A
Pf@ISSO
and
RWOIR
amplifiers have the ability to operate in
The
RUBICON
Class A
PlclclSS0
and
EIUOIR
amplifiers have the ability to accept
any one of the following modes:
either a standard Unbalanced RCA signal input, or a Balanced “Pro Audio” style
Stereo (STACT/Mxed Mono): Use this mode for either stereo operation (left
and right channels) or for Mixed Mono operation (stereo left and
rigIht
channels
plus bridged mono).
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input signals with the use of the Soundstream BLT Balanced Line Transmitter or
some other balanced line audio source. Before installing your system, you
should decide upon which signal type you wish to run. There are advantages to
both:
Brr’dged Mono; Use this mode to get a bridged mono output while using only
the right channel input and gain control (for use with a singular mono input).
Please follow the wiring schemes below for the correct operation:
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UNBALANCED
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BALANCED INFUT
1. Most preamplifier
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1. Improved Signal to Noise Ratio
source units have (S/N Ratio).
ADVANTAGES
Unbalanced RCA outputs
2. Excellent noise cancellation
(Industry Standard). characteristics.
2. No Interface module is
3. Immune to noise radiated in
necessary.
the car audio environment.
The
RUBICON
amplifiers’ signal inputs accept a wide range of input level: from
300
mVrms
to 5.0 Vrms for both Balanced and Unbalanced inputs. For the best
S/N Ratio, we recommend that the input level controls be set as far down as
possible (rotated counter-clockwise), while maintaining an acceptable level of
output.
Using
the “Unbalanced” RCA Input
When using the Unbalanced RCA input, the RIGHTchannel (channel 2) input
signal switch MUSTbe in the “UNBAL” position. Also, when first installing the
amplifier using this input configuration, we suggest that the left channel input
signal switch be in the “UNBAL” position as well. If vou exDerience alternator
whine or other installation noise with both switches in
the
“UNBAL”
r>osition,
trv
movincl
the
LEFTchannel
input
sianal
switch to the
“BAL”
Dosition.
This
should remove any system noise due to the installation.
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the “Balanced”
DIN
Input
When using the Balanced
6-pin
DIN audio input, both switches MUSTbe in the
“BAL” position. Also, we recommend that when using this input configuration,
the input level controls be set to the “minimum” position (rotated counter-
clockwise). The system gain should then be adjusted on the BLT Balanced
Line Transmitter, other other balanced line audio source. For the pin
configura-