Connections, Head – Soundstream Technologies DTA 1 User Manual

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CONNECTIONS

Figure 2

Wiring Layout

In general, you should plan to connect the

between the digital

source and the control head unit, as shown in Figure 3. If you are
using an equalizer or active crossover, be sure to insert the

in

the chain before any of these components.

Determine how your vehicle’s wiring is laid out, and plan to run

your new wiring along the same routes. sure to keep power wires
away from audio signal wires. (NOTE: Wires containing audio

signals can cross a power wire, but not run alongside it.)

You can route the new wires under the carpeting, but make sure
they do not interfere with the vehicle’s normal operation. Keep all

Power

Connections (Barrier Strip)

Remote: Connect to control

head

unit remote turn-on.

Ground: Connect to Chassis Ground.

Connect to

Vdc. An adjacent LED indicator confirms

power to

.

Digital Inputs

Optical: Fiber-optic

First Digital Input.

1:

RCA coaxial

Second Digital Input.

2:

RCA coaxial

Third Digital Input.

Analog Audio Outputs

Left: RCA audio

Analog Left Output.

Right: RCA audio jack Analog Right Output.

Automotive sound system installations can be tricky, especially for

first-timers. For this reason, we recommend using o professional
installer, who has the tools and, more importantly, the experience
to do the

right. If you decide to install the equipment yourself,

we hope this manual will serve as a helpful guide.

Recommended Signal Cables

The

uses custom gold-plated RCA

for analog and 2

of the available 3 digital audio connections. For best analog signal
transfer, we recommend using

Stereo Audio

Cable, Streamline Audio Cable, or an equivalent premium cable.

For digital audio connections, use a precision flexible 75 ohm

cable like Soundstream’s

1, 75 ohm Interconnect Cable, to

insure accurate transmission of digital signals.

Figure 3

Electronic Crossover

Channel

Speakers

Aftermarket Source Unit

(CD, DA J or

Player)

Subwoofers

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