AUDIO SYSTEMS EV2.1000 EV2.1200 EV2.1600 EV2.2000 EV4.1000 EV4.1600 EV1500M EV2500M Tw Channel MOSFET Car Audi Amplifiers Five Channel MOSFET Car Audi Amplifiers MnBlck MOSFET Car Audi Amplifiers Cngratulatins n yur purchase f a Sund Strm Labratries EVOLUTION Amplifier. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured t bring yu the highest level f perfrmance and quality, and will affrd yu years f listening pleasure. page USER'S MANUAL CONTENTS 2 Intrductin 2 What is included? 3 Features 3 Abut 2 () peratin 4 General precautins 4 Installatin precautins 4 Munting the amplifier 5 Cnnecting the amplifier 6 Lw level input wiring 8 High level input wiring 10 2CH Pwer and wiring 2CH and Bridged Mdes 11 4CH Pwer and wiring 4CH and Bridged Mdes 12 MnBlck Pwer and wiring 13 Trubleshting 14 Specificatins Thank yu fr making Sund Strm yur chice fr car audi entertainment! EVOLUTION MOSFET Amplilier User's Manual page 1
Intrductin What is included? Features Abut 2 0 peratin With the Sund Strm Labratries EVOLUTION MOSFETamplifier series, we are intrducing eight new amplifiers, all designed in the USA. This new series includes tw mnblck amps, fur 2-channe ~, tw 4-channel amplifiers. All EVOLUTION mdels feature variable lw pass and high pass (except mnblck amps)crssvers and variable input gain cntrls. When first unpacking yur new amplifier, please check first that the package cntains all f the items belw. If smething is missing, cntact the stre where yu purchased the amplifier. EVOLUTION amplifier Remte subwfer cntrl High input cable with cnnectr Yur new EVOLUTION' amplifier features the fllwing : Class A-B peratin Bridgeable utputs (except EV1500M AND EV2500M) MOSFET PWM (Pulse Width Mdulated) Pwer Supply 2 stable stere peratin with utput pwer increase Yur EVOLUTION amplifier has been designed t perate efficiently at lads dwn t 2 (2. When perating at 2 (2, the amplifiers will increase their utput pwer by apprximately 50%. The current draw will als increase by abut the same amunt, s be sure yu have enugh current t run the amplifiers int a 2 lad. Fr further flexibility in the use f a subwfer, 0-+ 18dB Bass Bst cntrl has been included n all amplifiers. Yu can cntrl the subwfer level with the remte level cntrl mdule. Fur (4) munting screws Thermal and speaker shrt prtectin Sft turn-n circuit Remte turn-n/turn-ff circuit If yu lack adequate current, yur music reprductin will be distrted. Sund Strm understands that amplifiers are placed in many different kinds f installatins, s we incrprated a very flexible system f cntrls in these amplifiers in rder t help yu integrate the amp int yur system regardless f the nature f yur input surce. Variable input gain cntrl Variable lw pass crssver(s) Variable high pass crssver(s) (2CH /4CH) Variable 0 t +18dB Bass Bst Nickel-plated RCA Iw level' and high level inputs LED pwer and prtectin indicatrs Black andized heatsink Remte subwfer cntrl EVOLUTION MOSFET Amplifier User's Manual - page 2 EVOLUTION MOSFET Amplifier User's Manual - page 3
General precautins Cnnecting the amplifier Befre installing and using yur new Sund Strm amplifier, please be cme familiar with all the infrmatin cntained in this manual. Please keep this manual in a safe place fr future reference. D nt pen r attempt t repair this unit yurself. Dangerus high vltages are present which may result in electric shck. Refer any repairs t a qualified service technician. T avid risk f electrnic shck r damage t the amplifier, d nt permit any f this equipment t becme damp r wet frm water r drinks. If this des ccur, immediately unplug the pwer wires and send the amplifier t yur lcal dealer r service center as sn as pssible. If there is smke r any peculiar dr present during use r if there is damage t any f the cmpnent enclsures, immediately unplug the pwer wire and send the amplifier t yur lcal dealer r service center as sn as pssible. Installatin precautins Befre yu drill r cut any hles, investigate yur car's layut very carefully. Take special care when yu wrk near the gas tank, fuel lines, hydraulic lines and electrical wiring. Never perate the amplifier when it is unmunted. Attach all audi system cmpnents securely t prevent damage, especially in an accident. Befre making r breaking pwer cnnectins in yur system, discnnect the vehicle battery. Cnfirm that yur head unit r ther equipment is turned ff while cnnecting the input jacks and speaker terminals. If yu need t replace the pwer fuse, replace it nly with a fuse identical t that supplied with the amplifier. Using a fuse f a different type r rating may result in damage t yur audi system r yur amplifier which is nt cvered by the manufacturer's warranty. Munting the amplifier 1. Find a suitable lcatin in the vehicle in which t munt the amplifier. 2, Make sure there is sufficient air circulatin arund the intended munting lcatin. 3. Mark the lcatin fr the munting hle screws by psitining the amplifier where yu wish t install it. Use a scribe r munting screw, inserted thrugh each f the amp's munting hles, t mark the munting surface. If the munting surface is carpeted, measure the hle centers and mark with a felt tip pen. 4. Drill pilt hles in the munting surface fr the munting screws. Place the amplifier in psitin, and attach the amplifier t the munting surface securely using screws. SHOCK HAZARD! D nt pen the case f this prduct. There are dangerus vltages present within the unit. Th ere are n user-serviceable parts within the unit. Befre ding any wiring, lk thrugh this manual and identify the diagrams t fllw fr pwer, input and speaker cnnectins fr yur particular installatin. Be sure yu understand all the cnnectins befre yu prceed. 1. Cnnect the pwer grund terminal t the clsest pint n the chassis f the car. Keep this grund wire t less than 39 " (100 cm) in length. always use 4 ga wire fr pwer and grund cnnectins t the amplifier 2. Cnnect the remte terminal t the remte utput f the head unit using 16 gauge (r heavier) wire. 3. Cnnect an empty fuse hlder within 18" (46 cm) f the car battery, and run 8 gauge (r heavier) cable frm this fuse t the amplifier lcatin. 4. Check that the fuse hlder is empty. Then cnnect the fuse hlder t the "BAD+" cnnectin n the amplifier. 5. If multiple amplifiers are being used in yur system, either: Run a separate pair f cables frm the battery and a chassis grund pint t each amplifier. Each (+i cable must have its wn inline fuse. -r Run a #4 cable frm the fuse hlder at the battery t a distributin blck at r near the amplifier's lcatin. Then run separate cables frm the amplifier t this distributin blck and t independent chassis grund pints. 6. Cnnect all line inputs and utputs (if used) using high-quality cables. Cnnect all speakers, fllwing the diagrams in this manual. Be sure t bserve prper plarity t avid audi phase prblems. 7. Insert fuse(s) int the battery fuse hlder(s). 8. Recheck all cnnectins befre pwering up the amplifier. 9. Set all level cntrls t minimum psitin, and set all crssver cntrls/ switches t the desired frequency pints. 10, Pwer up the head unit and the amplifier. Then set the vlume cntrl n the head unit t abut 3/4 vlume, and adjust the amplifier's input level cntrl(s) t just belw the level f distrtin. 11. Further fine tuning f the varius cntrls may be necessary t btain best results. Dn't misuse the level cntrl! D nt mistake the input level cntrl fr a vlume cntrl! It is designed ONLY t match the utput level f yur audi surce t the input level f yur amplifier. D nt adjust this input level t maximum unless yur input level req u i res it. Ignring these instructins will result in an input verlad t the amplifier, and excessive audi distrtin. It can als cause the prtectin circuit t engage. EVOLUTION MOSFET Amplifier User's Manual - page 4 EVOLUTION MOSFET Am plifier User'S Manual : page 5
Lw Level Input Wiring lw-level (RCA) input wiring is preferred fr best audi perfrmance. Always use a high-quality RCA cable fr best audi perfrmance. NOTE: D nt cnnect BOTH the high level and lw level inputs frm yur receiver t yur amplifier at the same time! Lw Level Input Wiring' Lw-level (RCA) input wiring is preferred fr best audi perfrmance. Always use a high-quality RCA cable fr best audi perfrmance. NOTE: D nt cnnect BOTH the high level and lw level inputs frm yur receiver t yur amplifier at the same time! 2-Channel Amplifiers EV2.1000, EV2.1200, EV2.1600 and EV2.2000. Remte Subwfer Cntrl MnBlck Amplifier EV1500M u c- 1((1IU O ~ IUI cl II!...11......"" II! 11111 " --III EVISDOM '''''''' T Audi Outputs f head 01 unit r signal 1 :='lclclclclcl 11 prcessr T Audi Outputs f head unit r signal prcessr Remte Subwfer Cntrl 4-Channel Amplifiers Remte EV4.1000, EV4.1600 Subwfer Cntrl MnBlck Amplifiers EV2500M (') 1...1" 1~- -,1'111.' 1 ; ~ m J.;~ 1l Itn',*", "~II I -- --", @. OI[ l IDf.~. ill 111 ~ @ "" L1'H'... 'w...,.., n il 1211, R: ~ ~ ~ EV25DDM..,... [I]] 0 -.' ",TUT... ~"r till.., e l T REAR Audi Outputs f head unit r signal prcessr T Audi Outputs f head unit r signal prcessr Remte Subwfer Cntrl EVOLUTION MOSFET Amplifier User's Manual - page 6 EVOLUTION MOSFET Amplif,er User's Manual - page 7
High Level Input Wiring The high level input(s) shuld nly be used when yur head unit lacks RCA utputs. If the RCA utputs are nt present, cnnect the speaker utputs frm the receiver t the high level Input cnnectr f the amplifier. Be sure t bserve plarity t avid audi phase prblems. NOTE: D nt cnnect BOTH the high level and lw level inputs frm yur receiver t yur amplifier at the same time! High Level Input Wiring The high level input(s) shuld llly be used when yur head unit lacks RCA utputs. If the RCA utputs are nt present, cnnect the speaker utputs frm the receiver t the high level input cnnectr f the amplifier. Be sure t bserve plarity t avid audi phase prblems. NOTE: D nt cnnect BOTH the high level and lw level inputs frm yur receiver t yur amplifier at the same time! 2-Channel Amplifiers EV2.1000, EV2.1200, EV2.1600 and EV2.2000. Remte Subwfer Cntrl MnBlck Amplifier EV1500M I 8!!ii!!ii-':. I.llil -=- 1 01 I L+ L- R- R+ c:j. OCJCJCJ T Terminals f head unit 4-Channel Amplifiers EV4.1000, EV4.1600 CH CH CH CH -= 1+ 1-2- 2+ <.../l'iifta OPUlltll Remte Subwfer Cntrl 1 ""'- 8 *tm-o!!ii!!ii-=' EVISOOM L+ L- R- R+ r:::::::;===::::;-l T 101 I 1Terminals f head unit c:::jcjc::::jc::::jc:::jc:j MnBlck Amplifiers EV2500M ((g)!.=,.,'". [].,,_ - " rn ~I ' l ~-1 @ Remte Subwfer Cntrl \ g L CH3 ~))) ~.SiMI c.::. ~ CIf4 I@f ~ lm... I' rli~, @! u~. I t:~..-" 'I 1II.l IA I U It_..~. IllI1i lin WI.. 110... W" 71001.,I. @ ~wi" I B~~r q_l! ~. 0\ J :l l I I!!ii!!ii-=',..... ~,:m ~,,-, "" UII, l~ ~ @ fj> ~. : ~ R~ EV2500M III. IfU n., lull.1ul [] ~u...". NWlI "1I1I,n.. 0 0 I CH CH CH CH 3+ 3-4- 4+ 01 _m I ClClClClClCl I Terminals T f head unit l+ L- R- R+ 01 1 CJCJCJCJCJCJI I Remte Subwfer Cntrl EVOLUTION MOSFET Amplifier User's Manual page 8 EVOLUTION MOSFET Amplifier User's Manual page 9
Pwer and Wiring 2-Channel Amplifiers Pwer and Wiring 4-Channel Amplifiers EV2.1000, EV2.1200, EV4.1000, EV4.1600 EV2.1600 and EV2.2000. Tw Channel Mde r +CH1-1 1+ em:!- ~~H~~ I a: :~ Bridged Mde + +1 RIGHT FUSt F LEFT Subwfer grund pint t REMOTE TURN-ON terminal f head unit I~atte~I 4-80 spe:k~~ [J -----~ spe:k~~ ID Fur Channel Mde 1 0\ 5!ii~ CH4 LEFT Subwfer 4-8 Bridged Mde grund pint t REMOTE TURN-ON terminal f head unit CJ CJ I Battery_ I Cnnect the Negative (-J terminal f the LEFT subwfer t the CH2 (-J amplifier terminal. Cnnect the Psitive (+J terminal f the LEFT subwfer t the CHI (+J amplifier terminal. @ 6 S CH1 FUSf.0;, 55': a: J[J~ L (D " + 1III Iua...' - ''""'--- 0 Cnnect the Psitive (+J terminal f the sub wfer t the L (+J amplifier terminal. Cnnect the Negative (-J terminal f the sub wfer t the R (-J amplifier terminal. EVOLUTION MOSFET Amplifier User's Manual - page 10 grund pint t REMOTE TURN-ON terminal f head unit CJ CJ IBattery I C) RIGHT Subwfer O "' L...FL...F~ Cnnect the Negative (-J terminal f the RIGHT grund pint t IREMOTE TURN-ON terminal f head unit sub wfer t the CH4 (-J I Battery I 4-80 amplifier terminal. Cnnect the Psitive (+J terminal f the RIGHT sub wfer t the CH3 (+J amplifier terminal. EVOLUTION MOSFET Amplifier User's Manual - page 11 CJ CJ
Pwer and Wiring MnBlck Mde + Mnblck Amplifiers EV1500M {) fl SE BAn REMOTE GROUND C ~ U t;;vi~uum '" ~~, I~~~l MnBlck Mde (" 0 a: EV2S00M SPlIn.OWUU l ~ 1.us! ~~ If IT LOll EVOLUTION MOSFET Amplifier User's Manual - page 12 - 'OlWlR lii'ui:ti 5 BAn - -::- '-- ~,.,...--,..., l~atte:1 Cl Mnblck Amplifiers EV2500M grund pint t REMOTE TURN-ON terminal f head unit 0 I Battery I Trubleshting If yu experience peratin r perfrmance prblems with this prduct, cmpare yur installatin with the electrical wiring diagram n the previus pages. If prblems persist, read the fllwing trubleshting tips which may help eliminate the prblems, SYMPTOM Amplifier will nt pwer up. Prtectin LED cmes n when amplifier is pwered up. N utput. Lw utput. Audi present in nly ne channel. High hiss in the speakers. Squealing nise frm speakers. Distrted sund. Amplifier gets very ht. Engine nise (static type) Engine nise (alternatr whine) '---, - POSSIBLE REMEDY Check t make sure yu have a gd grund cnnectin, Check that the Remte Input (Turn -On) has at least 3VDC, Check that there is battery pwer n the (+) terminal, Check that there is at least 12v. Check all fuses, replace if necessary. Make sure that the Prtectin LEO is nt illuminated. If it is lit, shut ff the amplifier briefly, and then repwer it. Check fr shrt circuits n speaker leads, Turn dwn the vlume cntrl n the head unit t prevent verdriving. Remve speaker leads, and reset the amplifier If the Prtectin LEO still cmes n, then the amplifier is faulty and needs servicing, Check that all fuses are OK. Check that amplifier is prperly grunded. Check that the Remte Input (Turn-On) has at least 3VDC. Check that the RCA audi cables are plugged int the prper inputs. Check all speaker wiring. Reset the Level Cntrl. Check the Crssver Cntrl settings. Check the RCA intercnnect cables. Check all speaker wiring, Discnnect all RCA inputs t the amplifiers. If the hiss disappears, then plug in the cmpnent driving the amplifier and unplug its inputs, If the hiss disappears at this pint, g n until the faulty/nisy cmpnent is fund. It is best t set the amplifier's input level cntrl as lw as pssible. The best subjective signal-t-nise rati is achieved in this manner Try t set the head unit as high as pssible (withut distrtin) and the amp input level as lw as pssible, Check fr imprperly grunded RCA intercnnects. Check that the Input Level Cntrl is set t match the signal level f the head unit. Always try t set the Input Level as lw as pssible. Check that all crssver frequencies are prperly set. Check fr shrt circuits n the speaker leads,.- Check that the minimum speaker impedance fr the amp mdel is crrect. Check that there is gd air circulatin arund the amp. In sme applicatins, it may be necessary t add external cling fan(s), This is usually caused by pr quality RCA cables, which can pick up radiated nise, Use nly the best quality cables, and rute them away frm pwer cables, Check that speaker leads are nt shrted t the vehicle chassis. Check that the RCA grunds are nt shrted t the vehicle chassis. Check that the head unit is prperly grunded, - - EVOLUTION MOSFET Amplifier User's Manual - page 13 I
AUDIO SYSTEMS AUDIO SYSTEMS RMSP_r int 40 MAX Pwer int 20 Bridaed Pwer x 1 THlhN SIN Rati Channel Separatin Lw Pass Filter Higb PaSS Filt.~ Bass Bst FLlse Rating Dimensins(Lngth) : (W)( HIli0" lc 2.3", 30A 36A 1't01 MODEL ~~~~~~~~ """""...E:Y4.1 (lji!l'....~.'!:,1.9.... EV15(i'<!!II!...!iE.y::i!.!!(I(I.!\I!. THD+N Frequencv Respnse SIN Rati CII... 1 Separatin Input...shivlly Lw p"," Filter High Pass filt«aas. Bst F... Ratlng Dim"".i",," {~""_") 25Ax2 EVOLUTION MOSFET Amplifier User'", Manual pag" 14