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Owner’s Manual and
Installation Guide
RUB1.1000D
RUB1.1600D
RUB1.2500D
FEATURES
Total Harmonic Distortion:0.5%
Frequency Response: 15-150Hz
Signal to Noise Ratio: 105dB
Damping Factor: >250
Input Sensitivity 100mV - 8V
50-150Hz,12dB Low Pass Fiter
45Hz, 0-18dB Bass Boost
10-40Hz, 12dB Subsonic Filter
180° Phase Switch
Midnight Blue Finish w/ Brushed Accents
Remote Gain Control
Master/Slave Operation
Pre-amp Outputs
3
SPECIFICATIONS
>105dB
15Hz-150Hz
0.50%
Signal/Noise Ratio
Frequency Response
THD
LPF
50Hz -150Hz,12dB
11-16 Volts DC
Input Voltage Range
High Impedance RCA/LINE
Level Input Impedance
30K Ohms
POWER RATINGS & FUSE
4 ohm
MODEL
RUB1.1000D
RUB1.1600D
RUB1.2500D
2 ohm
FUSE
35A X 3
40A X 4
250A
1 ohm
1000W
1600W
2500W
600W
800W
700W
1100W
1700W
1000W
DIMENSIONS
Length
Height
MODEL
RUB1.1000D
RUB1.1600D
RUB1.2500D
Width
205mm
205mm
205mm
390mm
450mm
580mm
60mm
60mm
60mm
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TOOLS/PARTS FOR INSTALLATION
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, start washer) (see detail) 2 Ring connectors
(large enough to accommodate your method of grounding) In-line fuse or
Grommets (Sized to work with the power wire you plan to use in your
installation) Tube of silicone seal.
Protection Circuitry
The amplifier protection circuitry will disable the amplifier if the inputs are
overloaded, short-circuited or extremely high temperature conditions are detected.
When the protection mode is in operation, the LED indicator on the front panel will
be illuminated , indicating the amplifier has gone into a self-preservation mode.
If you observe that the protection LED is lit, please check the system carefully to
determine what has caused the protection circuit to engage. The amplifier can be
reset by turning the remote power off and then on again. If the amplifier shuts down
due to a thermal overload condition, please allow it to cool down before powering
up. If the amplifier shuts down because of an input overload or short circuit, be sure
to repair these conditions before attempting to power up the amplifier again.
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Electrical Wiring
All RUBICON Amplifiers are equipped with easy top access screw terminals .
These terminals are nickel-plated in order to ensure excellent electrical contact
and to resist corrosion.
When making electrical connections to the amplifier, please observe the following :
Use at least 4 gauge or heavier wire for power and ground connections.
Wire the amplifier directly to the car battery. Make sure there is circuit protection
(Such as a fuse) on the positive power lead, within 18 inches of the battery.
For the ground connection, use the shortest possible wire to a good chassis ground
point.
Wire the Remote connection to the remote turn-on lead of your equalizer or head unit.
In some cases this may be the power antenna lead of the head unit.
Remote Subwoofer Level Control
The RUBICON Amplifiers are equipped with a dashboard mount remote
subwoofer level control. Run the supplied dashboard remote control from the
front panel of your amplifier. By turning the level knob clockwise, you will
increase the output of low frequencies.
Fuses
Fuses protect both the amplifier and the electrical system of your vehicle from faulty
conditions . If you must replace the fuse in your RUBICON Amplifier, use a
fuse of exactly the same type and rating. A different type or rating may resuit in
damage or cause a fire.
Mounting the Amplifier
Mark the location for the mounting screw holes by positioning the amplifier where you
wish to install it and use a scribe (or one of the mounting screws) inserted in each
mounting hole to mark the mounting surface. If the mounting surface is carpeted,
measure the hole centers and mark with a felt tip pen.
Drill pilot holes in the mounting surface for the mounting screws and insert the
mounting screws into these holes. Tighten them securely.
Note: Before beginning your installation, be sure to take note of any wires, lines or
other devices in your vehicle which may be located behind any mounting surface.
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P ANE L LAYOUT
RUB1.1000D
LEFT VIEW
Subsonic
Filter
Low Pass
Filter
Bass
Boost
Input
Level
Line Out
Line Input
PHASE
L
L
PROTECTION
0
180
Min
Max
10Hz
40Hz
50Hz
150Hz
0
+18dB
Bridged
Mode
Input Sensitivity
REMOTE
CONTROL
DATALINK
Slave
.1V-2V
2V-8V
Master
R
R
RIGHT VIEW
BATT+
REMOTE
GND
POWER CONNECTIONS
SPEAKER
FUSES
RUB1.1600D
LEFT VIEW
Subsonic
Filter
Low Pass
Filter
Bass
Boost
Input
Level
Line Out
Line Input
PHASE
L
L
PROTECTION
0
180
Min
Max
10Hz
40Hz
50Hz
150Hz
0
+18dB
Bridged
Mode
Input Sensitivity
REMOTE
CONTROL
DATALINK
Slave
.1V-2V
2V-8V
Master
R
R
RIGHT VIEW
BATT+
REMOTE
GND
POWER CONNECTIONS
SPEAKER
FUSES
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P ANE L LAYOUT
RUB1.2500D
LEFT VIEW
Subsonic
Filter
Low Pass
Filter
Bass
Boost
Input
Level
Line Out
Line Input
PHASE
L
L
PROTECTION
0
180
Min
Max
10Hz
40Hz
50Hz
150Hz
0
+18dB
Bridged
Mode
Input Sensitivity
REMOTE
CONTROL
DATALINK
Slave
.1V-2V
2V-8V
Master
R
R
RIGHT VIEW
SPEAKER
POWER CONNECTIONS
Class D Monoblock Amplifier Installation Wiring
RUB1.1000D/RUB1.1600D/RUB1.2500D
Low Level Inputs
Subsonic
Filter
Low Pass
Filter
Bass
Boost
Input
Level
Line Out
Line Input
PHASE
L
L
PROTECTION
0
180
Min
Max
10Hz
40Hz
50Hz
150Hz
0
+18dB
Bridged
Mode
Input Sensitivity
REMOTE
CONTROL
DATALINK
Slave
.1V-2V
2V-8V
R
Master
R
R
Input
Level
Subsonic
Filter
Low Pass
Filter
Bass
Boost
Line Out
Line Input
PHASE
L
L
PROTECTION
0
180
Min
Max
10Hz
40Hz
50Hz
150Hz
0
+18dB
Bridged
Mode
Input Sensitivity
REMOTE
CONTROL
DATALINK
Slave
.1V-2V
2V-8V
Power
Master
R
R
min
max
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Class D Monoblock Amplifier Installation Wiring
RUB1.1000D/RUB1.1600D
BATT+
REMOTE
GND
POWER CONNECTIONS
FUSES
SPEAKER
RUB1.1600D
has four fuses
here
BATT+
REMOTE
GND
POWER CONNECTIONS
SPEAKER
FUSES
RUB1.1600D
has four fuses
here
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Class D Monoblock Amplifier Installation Wiring
RUB1.2500D
SPEAKER
POWER CONNECTIONS
SPEAKER
POWER CONNECTIONS
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Bridging Two RUB1.1000D/RUB1.1600D/RUB1.2500D Amplifiers
Subsonic
Filter
Low Pass
Filter
Bass
Boost
Input
Level
Line Out
Line Input
PHASE
L
L
PROTECTION
0
180
Min
Max
10Hz
40Hz
50Hz
150Hz
0
+18dB
Bridged
Mode
Input Sensitivity
REMOTE
CONTROL
DATALINK
Slave
.1V-2V
2V-8V
R
Master
R
R
Power
min
Max
Subsonic
Filter
Low Pass
Filter
Bass
Boost
Input
Level
Line Out
Line Input
PHE
L
L
PROTECTION
0
180
Min
Max
10Hz
40Hz
50Hz
150Hz
0
+18dB
Bridged
Mode
Input Sensitivity
REMOTE
CONROL
DATALINK
Slave
.1V-2V
2V-8V
Master
R
R
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Bridging Two RUB1.1000D/RUB1.1600D Amplifiers
BATT+
REMOTE
GND
POWER CONNECTIONS
SPEAKER
FUSES
RUB1.1600D
has four fuses
here
BATT+
REMOTE
GND
POWER CONNECTIONS
SPEAKER
FUSES
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Bridging Two RUB1.2500D Amplifiers
SPEAKER
POWER CONNECTIONS
SPEAKER
POWER CONNECTIONS
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T R OUB LE S H OOT I NG
Is the LED lit?
NO SOUND
NO
YES
Check Power and Remote turn-on
wire for voltage. Make sure Ground
wire is secure.
STILL NO SOUND
See your Authorize 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
SAME CHANNEL
OPPOSITE CHANNEL
Problem is in the speaker of
Reverse RCA inputs
speaker wire of the silent channel
SOUND IS NOW IN
OPPOSITE CHANNEL
SAME CHANNEL
Reverse RCAs at head unit
Problem is in the Amplifier, See your
local Authorized Dealer
SOUND IS NOW IN
OPPOSITE CHANNEL
SAME CHANNEL
Problem is in the head unit
or before the amplifier
Problem is in the RCA cables
R P OT E CT I ON CI R CUI T
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 n should be within 2.4” of the amplifier on all sides.
NOTE: Low battery voltage will cause the amplifier to run warmer and possibly
damage the amplifier.
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Caution:
Please do not plug in or unplug RCA
Plugs to the amplifier inputs while
the amplifier is turned on. Doing
so is potentially harmful to the amplifier
by allowing RF(radio frequencies)
into the amplifier, causing
instability, during the brief period while
the RCA shield is not connected, and the
hot is connected. Only plug in or unplug
RCA plugs with the amplifier off as
Standard practice with all audio equipment.
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