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USER MANUAL XTA360.4 Soundstream

T E C H N O L O G I E S

Owner's Manual and Installation Guide

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STREAM

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

XTA180.2 / XTA240.2

XTA360.2 / XTA480.2

XTA600.2 / XTA880.2

XTA720.4 / XTA600.5

CONGRATULATIONS!

You now own a Limited Edition XTA Amplifier, the product of an uncompromising design and engineering philosophy.

To maximize the performance of your system, we recommend that you thoroughly acquaint yourself with its capabilities and features. Please retain this manual and your sales receipt for future reference.

Soundstream amplifiers are the result of American innovation and the highest quality control standards. When properly installed, they will provide you with many years of listening pleasure. Should your amplifier ever need service or replacement due to theft, please record the following information which will help protect your investment.

Serial # ____

Dealer's Name ____

Date of Purchase ____

Installation Shop ____

Installation Date ____

CAUTION!

Prolonged listening at extremely high levels may result in hearing loss. Even though your new Soundstream Limited Edition XTA Amplifier sounds better than anything you've ever heard, exercise caution to prevent hearing damage.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Features p 4

Specification / Power ratings / Dimensions p 5, 6

Tools / parts for installation p 6

Wiring p 7

Panel layout p 8,9

Key to callouts p 10\~12

2Ch system design #1, 2 p 13

2Ch system design #3 p 14

4Ch system design #1 p 14

4Ch system design #2 p 15

4Ch system design #3 p 16

5Ch system design #1, 2 p 17

5Ch system design #3 p 18

5Ch system design #4 p 19

Trouble shooting / Protection circuit p 20

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

SPECIFICATIONS

Signal / noise Ratio	>96dB
Frequency Response ±1.0db	10Hz - 30kHz
HPF	50Hz - 500Hz
LPF	30Hz - 500Hz
Adjustable Sensitivity Range	0.5 - 4V
Input Impedance(Low Level)	10K Ohms

POWER RATINGS & FUSE

MODEL	4 ohm STEREO	2 ohm STEREO	4 ohm BRIDGED	FUSE
XTA180.2	2 x 45W	2 x 90W	180W	15A
XTA240.2	2 x 60W	2 x 120W	240W	25A
XTA360.2	2 x 90W	2 x 180W	360W	40A
XTA480.2	2 x 120W	2 x 240W	480W	25A x 2
XTA600.2	2 x 150W	2 x 300W	600W	25A x 3
XTA880.2	2 x 220W	2 x 440W	880W	30A x 3
XTA360.4	4 x 45W	4 x 90W	180W x 2	40A
XTA480.4	4 x 60W	4 x 120W	240W x 2	25A x 2
XTA720.4	4 x 90W	4 x 180W	360W x 2	30A x 2
XTA600.5	4 x 45W, 1 x 120W	4 x 90W, 1 x 240W	2 x 180W, 1 x 240W	30A x 2

DIMENSIONS

MODEL	Length	Width	Height
XTA180.2	7 inch	10 inch	2.4 inch
XTA240.2	8.2 inch	10 inch	2.4 inch
XTA360.2	11 inch	10 inch	2.4 inch
XTA480.2	13.7 inch	10 inch	2.4 inch
XTA600.2	20 inch	10 inch	2.4 inch
XTA880.2	21.6 inch	10 inch	2.4 inch
XTA360.4	11 inch	10 inch	2.4 inch
XTA480.4	13.7 inch	10 inch	2.4 inch
XTA720.4	20 inch	10 inch	2.4 inch
XTA600.5	20 inch	10 inch	2.4 inch

TOOLS / PARTS FOR INSTALLATION

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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

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.

Factory Ground wire may need to be replaced if it is small, frayed, or broken Positive Battery Terminal Fuse must be installed within 18" of battery Run signal cables (RCAs) and remote turn-on lead down the opposite side of the vehicle of the power wire to avoid radiated noise. Drill a hole in the firewall and use a rubber grommet to keep wire from shorting. Run the cables under the carpet near the side of the vehicle. Be careful not to drill or screw into the wires when you replace the trim. Avoid sharp edges that could chafe through the insulation. Ground Wire to solid metal of rear chassis.

Warning! A Main Fuse must be installed within 18" of battery!

PANEL LAYOUT

XTA180.2 / XTA240.2 / XTA360.2

FRONT VIEW LINE INPUT LEVEL BASS BOOST HPF X-OVER LPF LINE OUT L CH R CH VAN MAX OFF ON ON OFF OFF PULL OFF ON L CH R CH

REAR VIEW 17 16 14 15 12 POWER INPUT FUSE +12V REM GND SPEAKER + L CH - + R CH -

XTA480.2 / XTA600.2 / XTA880.2

FRONT VIEW LINE INPUT LEVEL SUB SONIC BASS EQ HPF X-OVER LPF UNE OUT L CH R CH MAX MAX NOVA 100% MAX TUR MAX 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 20 3 21 10 4 9 6 22 L CH R CH

REAR VIEW 17 16 14 15 POWER INPUT +12V REM GND SPEAKER + L CH - + R CH -

REAR VIEW 17 16 14 15 12 FUSE POWER INPUT +12V REM GND SPEAKER + LCH - + RCH -

PANEL LAYOUT

XTA360.4 / XTA480.4 / XTA720.4

FRONT VIEW LINE INPUT FRONT REAR 1CH 2CH 3CH 4CH 5CH 6CH 7CH 8CH 9CH 10CH 11CH 12CH 13CH 14CH 15CH 16CH 17CH 18CH 19CH 20CH 21CH 22CH 23CH 24CH 25CH 26CH 27CH 28CH 29CH 30CH 31CH 32CH 33CH 34CH 35CH 36CH 37CH 38CH 39CH 40CH 41CH 42CH 43CH 44CH 45CH 46CH 47CH 48CH 49CH 50CH 51CH 52CH 53CH 54CH 55CH 56CH 57CH 58CH 59CH 60CH 61CH 62CH 63CH 64CH 65CH 66CH 67CH 68CH 69CH 70CH 71CH 72CH 73CH 74CH 75CH 76CH 77CH 78CH 79CH 80CH 81CH 82CH 83CH 84CH 85CH 86CH 87CH 88CH 89CH 90CH 91CH 92CH 93CH 94CH 95CH 96CH 97CH 98CH 99CH 100CH

REAR VIEW ⑰ ⑦ ⑯ ⑮ ⑰ ⑫ ⑪ POWER INPUT +12V REM GND FRONT SPEAKER ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ ⑩ ⑪/SUB SPEAKER ⑫ ⑬ ⑭ ⑮ ⑯

REAR VIEW ⑰⑱⑲⑳ FUSE POWER INPUT GND FRONT SPEAKER REAR/SUB SPEAKER +12V REM 3CH 3CH ①②⑪

XTA600.5

FRONT VIEW LINE INPUT 1 23 3 4 9 6 24 3 19 LEVEL HFT X-OVER LFT INPUT MODE LEVEL SCH INPUT 5CH INPUT MODE X-OVER SCH LEVEL MAX 100 100A MAX 100 100A MAX 100 100A MAX 100 100A MAX 100 100A MAX 100 100A MAX 100 100A MAX 100 100A MAX 100 100A MAX 100 100A

REAR 17 16 14 15 12 11 13 POWER INPUT FUSE +12V GND SPEAKER SPEAKER +12V +12V +12V +12V +12V

KEY TO CALLOUTS

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.

23. INPUT MODE - XTA360.4/XTA480.4/XTA720.4

2 CHANNEL LINE INPUT MODE

SOURCE UNIT FRONT VIEW LINE INPUT FRONT 1CH 2CH 3CH 4CH 5CH 6CH 7CH 8CH 9CH 10CH 11CH 12CH 13CH 14CH 15CH 16CH 17CH 18CH 19CH 20CH 21CH 22CH 23CH 24CH 25CH 26CH 27CH 28CH 29CH 30CH 31CH 32CH 33CH 34CH 35CH 36CH 37CH 38CH 39CH 40CH 41CH 42CH 43CH 44CH 45CH 46CH 47CH 48CH 49CH 50CH 51CH 52CH 53CH 54CH 55CH 56CH 57CH 58CH 59CH 60CH 61CH 62CH 63CH 64CH 65CH 66CH 67CH 68CH 69CH 70CH 71CH 72CH 73CH 74CH 75CH 76CH 77CH 78CH 79CH 80CH 81CH 82CH 83CH 84CH 85CH 86CH 87CH 88CH 89CH 90CH 91CH 92CH 93CH 94CH 95CH 96CH 97CH 98CH 99CH 100CH

3 CHANNEL LINE INPUT MODE

graph TD
    A["FRONT VIEW"] --> B["LINE INPUT"]
    B --> C["1CH 3CH"]
    B --> D["2CH 3CH"]
    B --> E["4CH 3CH"]
    B --> F["INPUT MODE"]
    F --> G["4CH 3CH"]
    F --> H["2CH 3CH"]
    G --> I["→ YES YES YES"]
    H --> I
    I --> J["Output"]

4 CHANNEL LINE INPUT MODE

graph TD
    A["FRONT VIEW"] --> B["LINE INPUT"]
    B --> C["INPUT MODE"]
    C --> D["YES YES YES"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#fcc,stroke:#333

24. INPUT MODE - XTA600.5

5 CHANNEL LINE INPUT MODE

5CH SPEAKER OPERATION REAR VIEW SOURCE UNIT SUB WOOFER LINE OUT LINE INPUT 100 204 304 LWLL OFF D-1/2 OFF RST SCH INPUT CH 1/2 CH 3/4 SCH INPUT MODE 5CH 3.4CH 1.2CH OUTPUT MODE 5CH SPEAKER YES

3,4 CHANNEL LINE INPUT MODE

REAR LINE OUT LINE INPUT CLK 1/2 CLK 3/4 CLK 3/4 CLK 1/2 CLK 3/4 CLK 1/2 CLK 3/4 CLK 1/2 CLK 3/4 CLK 1/2 CLK 3/4 CLK 1/2 CLK 3/4 CLK 1/2 CLK 3/4 CLK 1/2 CLK 3/4 CLK 1/2 CLK 3/4 CLK 1/2 CLK 5CH INPUT CLK 1/2 CLK 3/4 CLK 1/2 CLK 3/4 CLK 1/2 CLK 3/4 CLK 1/2 CLK 3/4 CLK 1/2 CLK 3/4 CLK 1/2 CLK 3/4 CLK 1/2 CLK 3/4 CLK 1/2 CLK 3/4 CLK 5CH INPUT MODE 5CH 3.4CH 1.2CH INPUT MODE YES

1,2 CHANNEL LINE INPUT MODE

FRONT LINE OUT LINE INPUT CLK 1/2 CLK INPUT CLK 3/4 CLK INPUT CLK INPUT MODE 5CH 3.4CH 1.2CH INPUT MODE YES

Source unit LCH RCH LINE INPUT LEVEL SUB SODIC BASS EQ HPF X-OVER LFF LINE OUT LCH RCH POWER INPUT SPEAKER +12V 50V QND +12V 50V 50V 2-8 Ohms 2-8 Ohms

2 CHANNEL SYSTEM DESIGN #2 XTA180.2/240.2/360.2/480.2/600.2/880.2

Source unit P R E C I S I O N I P Q W E R LINE INPUT L CH R CH LEVEL SUB SONIC BASS EQ MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX HPF X-DVER LPF LINE OUT L CH R CH FUSE POWER INPUT SPEAKER +/- +/- REM GND +/- +/- +/- R CH 4 - 8 Ohms

Source unit LNN INPUT LEVEL SUB SSONIC BASS EQ HPF X-OVER LPF LINE OUT LCH RCH 4 - 8 Ohms INDUCTOR LOW PASS FILTER FUSE POWER INPUT 5PEAKER CAPACITOR HIGH PASS FILTER 4 - 8 Ohms 4 - 8 Ohms

4CHANNEL SYSTEM DESIGN #1 XTA360.4/480.4/720.4

Source unit PRECISION POWER USE INPUT FRONT LINE OUT 3 CH 4 CH 2 - 8 Ohms 2 - 8 Ohms POWER INPUT FRONT SEAKER REAR/SUB SPEAKER 1 CH 2 CH 2 - 8 Ohms

Source unit LINE INPUT 120 300 400 REFR MOSER 120 LINE OUT 120 BASE BOOST HFP X-OVER LFP 3/4 CH REAR/SUB 4 - 8 Ohms 3/4 CH FUSE POWER INPUT +12V RBM GND FRONT SPEAKER REAR/SUB SPEAKER 1/2 CH 4 - 8 Ohms

Source unit P R E C I S I O N S P O W E R LINE INPUT FRONT ON LO BASE 80015 HPT E-OVIR LP+ LINE OUT 12CH 2CH BEAR/SUS

INDUCTOR LOW PASS FILTER 4 - 8 Ohms 3 CH WOOFER 4 - 8 Ohms CAPACITOR HIGH PASS FILTER 4 - 8 Ohms 4 CH POWER INPUT FRONT SPEAKER REAR/SUB SPEAKER FUSE 12V 20M QND 1 CH 2 CH 4 - 8 Ohms 4 - 8 Ohms INDUCTOR LOW PASS FILTER WOOFER 4 - 8 Ohms CAPACITOR HIGH PASS FILTER

5CHANNELSYSTEM DESIGN #1 XTA600.5

Source unit P R E C I S I O N 1 P O W E R NE INP LEVEL VPT X-OVER LPT INPUT MODE LEVEL INPUT MODE CH 1/2 CH 5 6CM INPUT 3/4 CH 4 - 8 Ohms 3/4 CH FUSE POWER INPUT SPEAKER SPEAKER 1/2 CH 5CH 2 - 8 Ohms 4 - 8 Ohms

5CHANNELSYSTEM DESIGN #2 XTA600.5

Source unit 1 CH 2 CH 2 - 8 Ohms 2 - 8 Ohms 3/4 CH 4 - 8 Ohms 5CH 2 - 8 Ohms

5CHANNEL SYSTEM DESIGN #3 XTA600.5

Source unit 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 CH 5 CH 6 CH 7 CH 8 CH 9 CH 10 CH 11 CH 12 CH 13 CH 14 CH 15 CH 16 CH 17 CH 18 CH 19 CH 20 CH 21 CH 22 CH 23 CH 24 CH 25 CH 26 CH 27 CH 28 CH 29 CH 30 CH 31 CH 32 CH 33 CH 34 CH 35 CH 36 CH 37 CH 38 CH 39 CH 40 CH 41 CH 42 CH 43 CH 44 CH 45 CH 46 CH 47 CH 48 CH 49 CH 50 CH 51 CH 52 CH 53 CH 54 CH 55 CH 56 CH 57 CH 58 CH 59 CH 60 CH 61 CH 62 CH 63 CH 64 CH 65 CH 66 CH 67 CH 68 CH 69 CH 70 CH 71 CH 72 CH 73 CH 74 CH 75 CH 76 CH 77 CH 78 CH 79 CH 80 CH 81 CH 82 CH 83 CH 84 CH 85 CH 86 CH 87 CH 88 CH 89 CH 90 CH 91 CH 92 CH 93 CH 94 CH 95 CH 96 CH 97 CH 98 CH 99 CH 100 CH

Source unit P R E C I S I O N P Q W E R HE INF 3CH 2CH INPUT MODE LEVEL MAX HIGH PASS FILTER X-OVER LW INPUT MODE LEVEL MAX HIGH PASS FILTER 5CH 3/4 CH 1/2 CH 5 5CH INPUT INDUCTOR LOW PASS FILTER RIGHT WOOFER 8 Ohm CAPACITOR HIGH PASS FILTER 3CH 4-8 Ohm 4CH 4-8 Ohm FUSE POWER INPUT 12V 60Hz 0/40 5PEAKER 5PEAKER 1CH 4-8 Ohm 2CH 4-8 Ohm CAPACITOR HIGH PASS FILTER 5CH 2 - 8 Ohms LEFT WOOFER 8 Ohm INDUCTOR LOW PASS FILTER

TROUBLE SHOOTING

NO SOUND

Is the LED lit?

YES

NO

Check Power and Remote turn-on wire for voltage. Make sure Ground wire is secure.

STILL NO SOUND

See your Authorized Sound Stream Dealer.

SOUND IN ONE CHANNEL ONLY

Reverse left and right speakers by unplugging the speaker connector, turning it over and plugging it back in.

SOUND IS NOW IN

OPPOSITE CHANNEL

Reverse RCA inputs

SAME CHANNEL

Problem is in the speaker or speaker wire of the silent channel

SOUND IS NOW IN

OPPOSITE CHANNEL

Reverse RCAs at head unit

SAME CHANNEL

Problem is in the Amplifier. See your local Authorized

SOUND IS NOW IN

OPPOSITE CHANNEL

Problem is in the head unit or before the amplifier

SAME CHANNEL

Problem is in the RCA cables

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.

SOUNDSTREAM® T E C H N O L O G I E S

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