Rockford Fosgate X150.1 User's Manual
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1. This section focuses on some of the vehicle considerations for installing your new Amplifier Pre planning your system layout and best wiring routes will save installation time When deciding on the layout of your new system be sure that each compo nent will be easily accessible for making adjustments N CAUTION If you feel unsure about installing this system yourself have it installed by a qualified technician AN CAUTION Before installation disconnect the battery negative terminal to prevent damage to the unit fire and or possible injury Before beginning any installation follow these simple rules 1 Be sure to carefully read and understand the instructions before attempting to install the Unit For safety disconnect the negative lead from the battery prior to beginning the installation For easier assembly we suggest you run all wires prior to mounting your Source Unit in place Route all of the RCA cables close together and away from any high current wires Use high quality connectors for a reliable installation and to minimize signal or power loss Oh SOUS TE I Think before you drill Be careful not to cut or drill into gas tanks fuel lines brake or hydraulic lines vacuum lines or electrical wiring when working on any vehicle Never run wires underneath the vehicle Running the wires inside the vehicle provides the best protection 8 Avoid running wires over or through sharp edges Use rubber or plastic gromme2. gt eckford fosqate X150 1 INSTALLATION amp UPERATION Mono AMPLIFIER INTRODUCTION Dear Customer Congratulations on your purchase of the world s finest brand of car audio amplifiers At Rockford Fosgate we are fanatics about musical reproduction at its best and we are pleased you chose our product Through years of engineering expertise hand craftsmanship and critical testing procedures we have created a wide range of products that reproduce music with all the clarity and richness you deserve For maximum performance we recommend you have your new Rockford Fosgate product installed by an Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer as we provide specialized training through Rockford Technical Training Institute RTTI Please read your warranty and retain your receipt and original carton for possible future use Great product and competent installations are only a piece of the puzzle when it comes to your system Make sure that your installer is using 100 authentic installation accessories from Connecting Punch in your installation Connecting Punch has everything from RCA cables and speaker wire to Power line and battery connectors Insist on it After all your new system deserves nothing but the best To add the finishing touch to your new Rockford Fosgate image order your Rockford accessories which include everything from T shirts and jackets to hats and sunglasses To get a free brochure on Rockford Fosgate products and R
3. LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION Rockford Corporation offers a limited warranty on Rockford Fosgate products on the following terms Length of Warranty 3 years on electronics 90 days on electronic B stock receipt required 1 year on source units 90 days on speaker B stock receipt required 1 year on speakers What is Covered This warranty applies only to Rockford Fosgate products sold to consumers by Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealers in the United States of America or its possessions Product purchased by consumers from an Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer in another country are covered only by that country s Distributor and not by Rockford Corporation Who is Covered This warranty covers only the original purchaser of Rockford product purchased from an Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer in the United States In order to receive service the purchaser must provide Rockford with a copy of the receipt stating the customer name dealer name product purchased and date of purchase Products found to be defective during the warranty period will be repaired or replaced with a product deemed to be equivalent at Rockford s discretion What is Not Covered Damage caused by accident abuse improper operations water theft Any cost or expense related to the removal or reinstallation of product Service performed by anyone other than Rockford or an Authorized Rockford Fosgate Service Center Any product which has had the serial number de
4. 5 Specifications Li 10 Battery and Charging i 6 Limited Warranty Information 11 Wiring the System LL 6 Using Passive Crossovers LL 7 Remote Punch Bass 8 NOTE Review each section for more detailed information GETTING STARTED Welcome to Rockford Fosgate This manual is designed to provide information for the owner salesperson and installer For those of you who want quick information on how to install this product please turn to the Installation Section of this man ual Other information can be located by using the Table of Contents We at Rockford Fosgate have worked very hard to make sure all the information in this manual is current But as we are constantly finding new ways to improve our product this information is subject to change without notice SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This symbol with WARNING is intended to alert the user to the presence of impor tant instructions Failure to heed the instructions will result in severe injury or death ZA WARNING This symbol with CAUTION is intended to alert the user to the presence of important NCAUTION l i du instructions Failure to heed the instructions can result in injury or unit damage N CAUTION To prevent injury and damage to the unit please read and follow the instructions in this manual We want you to have enjoyment from this system not a headache N CAUTION If you feel unsure about installing this syst
5. Ground cable for attachment to the amplifier by stripping 1 2 of insulation from the end of the wire Insert the bared wire into the GND terminal and tighten the set screw to secure the cable in place Prepare the chassis ground by scraping any paint from the metal surface and thoroughly clean the area of all dirt and grease Strip the other end of the wire and attach a ring connector Fasten the cable to the chassis using a non anodized screw and a star washer Prepare the REM turn on wire for connection to the amplifier by stripping 1 2 of insulation from the wire end Insert the bared wire into the REM terminal and tighten the set screw to secure the cable into place Connect the other end of the REM wire to a switched 12 volt positive source The switched voltage is usually taken from the source unit s accessory lead If the source unit does not have this output available the recommended solution is to wire a mechanical switch in line with a 12 volt source to activate the amplifier Securely mount the amplifier to the vehicle or amp rack Be careful not to mount the amplifier on cardboard or plastic panels Doing so may enable the screws to pull out from the panel due to road vibration or sudden vehicle stops Connect the source signal to the amplifier by plugging the RCA cables high level inputs into the input jacks at the amplifi er Connect the speakers Strip the speaker wires 1 2 and insert into the speaker terminal and tighten the set sc
6. P 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 50 55 65 80110145 210 50 55 65 80110145 210 500 1k 2k Frequency in Hz Frequency in Hz TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE If you are having problems after installation follow the Troubleshooting procedures below Procedure 1 Check Amplifier for proper connections Verify that POWER light is on If POWER light is on skip to Step 2 if not continue 1 Check in line fuse on battery positive cable Replace if necessary 2 Verify that Ground connection is connected to clean metal of the vehicle s chassis Repair replace if necessary 3 Verify there is 10 5 15 5 Volts of current present at the positive battery and remote turn on cable Verify quality connec tions for both cables at amplifier stereo and battery fuseholder Repair replace if necessary Procedure 2 Check Amplifier for audio output 1 Verify good RCA high level input connections at stereo and amplifier Check entire length of cables for kinks splices etc Test RCA high level inputs for AC current with stereo on Repair replace if necessary 2 Disconnect RCA high level input from amplifier Connect RCA high level input from test stereo directly to amplifier input Procedure 3 Check Amplifier if you experience Turn on Pop 1 Disconnect input signal to amplifier and turn amplifier on and off 2 If the noise is eliminated connect the REM lead of amplifier to source unit with a delay turn on module OR 1 Use a differ
7. Power Rating IHF 202 Standard Measured at 14 4 Volts Mono into a 4Q Load Mono into a 2Q Load 110 Watts 190 Watts Continuous Power Rating Competition Standard Measured at 13 8 Battery Volts RMS continuous power mono driven into a 4Q load from 20 to 20 000Hz with less than 0 05 Total Harmonic Distortion THD RMS continuous power mono driven into a 2Q load from 20 to 20 000Hz with less than 0 1 Total Harmonic Distortion THD Signal to Noise Ratio Crossover Slope Crossover Frequency Dimensions Frequency Response Bandwidth Damping Factor 4Q at output connector Slew Rate IM Distortion IHF Source Unit Compatibility 15dB gain overlap Input Sensitivity 0dB gain overlap Protection Battery Fusing Rates External to Amplifier Fuse Type Equalization 45Hz Punch Bass Input Impedance Specifications subject to change without notice 10 75 Watts 150 Watts gt 100dB A weighted 24dB octave Butterworth variable from 50Hz to 250Hz 2 60 6 60cm H 9 60 24 38cm W 6 70 17 01cm L 20Hz to 20kHz 0 5dB 10Hz to 200kHz 3dB gt 200 30 Volts ms lt 0 05 17V max low level in Variable from 250mV to 4V low level in Variable from 650mV to 11V high level in NOMAD Internal analog computer output protection circuitry limits power in case of overload Thermal switch shuts down the amplifier in case of overheating 15 amps ATC Variable from 0dB to 18dB 45Hz 20k ohms
8. TING GAIN To adjust the gain setting turn the amplifier gains all the way down Turn the source unit volume up until distortion is audible and then turn it down a bit until the distortion is inaudible This will be about two thirds all the way up on most source units Next turn the amplifier gain setting until once again distortion is audible and then back it down until the distortion is inaudi ble Rockford Fosgate source units do not distort so the volume can be used at maximum setting NOTE For a more in depth setting procedure contact Rockford Technical Support ADJUSTING CROSSOVER FREQUENCY Placing the switch in the Full position sets the amplifier to the full range frequency mode preventing any crossover adjustment Placing the switch in the LP position allows the crossover frequency to be adjusted between 50 250Hz Turn the crossover adjustment knob all the way down With the system playing turn the crossover adjustment knob up slowly until the desired crossover point is achieved Gain Crossover _ EEN O 25 y im Crossover Frequency Ha Low Pass LP He Full Range FULL x 5 9 250 50 Si Operation i Operation RAI ns S75 ay V 100 100 Crossover Frequency L P F u Crossover Frequency L P F u l DR i A
9. em yourself have it installed by a qualified Rockford Fosgate technician Z CAUTION Before installation disconnect the battery negative terminal to prevent damage to the unit fire and or possible injury CONTENTS OF CARTON Model X150 1 Mono Amplifier Remote Punch Bass Kit with Cord Installation amp Operation Manual 1 Fuse Connector Mounting Hardware Kit 1 15 Amp Fuse DESIGN FEATURES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Hz m DAS O n 75 w Crossover Frequency Cast Aluminum Heatsink The cast aluminum heatsink of the Punch amplifier dissipates heat generated by the amplifi er s circuitry The inherent advantage of casting provides a 30 improvement of cooling over conventional extrusion heatsink designs 2 Gain Control The input gain control is preset to match the output of most source units It can be adjusted to match output levels from a variety of source units 3 Variable Crossover The amplifiers have a built in 12dB octave Butterworth filter with a crossover point variable from 50Hz to 250Hz The crossover can be set to Low Pass LP or it can be bypassed by setting it to Full Range FULL 4 RCA Input Jacks The industry standard RCA jacks provide an easy connection for signal level input They are gold plat ed to resist the signal degradation caused by corrosion 5 LED Power Indicator The LED illuminates when the unit is turned on 6 REM Terminal This spade terminal is used to remotely turn on and tur
10. ent 12 Volt source for REM lead of amplifier i e battery direct 2 If the noise is eliminated use a relay to isolate the amplifier from noisy turn on output Procedure 4 Check Amplifier if you experience excess Engine Noise 1 Route all signal carrying wires RCA Speaker cables away from power and ground wires OR 2 Bypass any and all electrical components between the stereo and the amplifier s Connect stereo directly to input of amplifier If noise goes away the unit being bypassed is the cause of the noise OR 3 Remove existing ground wires for all electrical components Reground wires to different locations Verify that grounding location is clean shiny metal free of paint rust etc OR 4 Add secondary ground cable from negative battery terminal to the chassis metal or engine block of vehicle OR 5 Have alternator and battery load tested by your mechanic Verify good working order of vehicle electrical system includ ing distributor spark plugs spark plug wires voltage regulator etc ACCESSORIES Connecting PUNCH Capacitors Maintain the power you need to your Punch Amplifier Connecting Links Mount your Punch Amplifiers together for space reduction and a smooth look See our website for other accessories to help you get the most out of your system www rockfordfosgate com SPECIFICATIONS MODEL Peak Power Rating Measured at 14 4 Volts Mono into a 2Q Load PUNCH X150 1 400 Watts Dynamic
11. faced altered or removed Subsequent damage to other components Any product purchased outside the U S NO oO BP UUN Any product not purchased from an Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer Limit on Implied Warranties Any implied warranties including warranties of fitness for use and merchantability are limited in duration to the period of the express warranty set forth above Some states do not allow limitations on the length of an implied warranty so this lim itation may not apply No person is authorized to assume for Rockford Fosgate any other liability in connection with the sale of the product How to Obtain Service Please call 1 800 669 9899 for Rockford Customer Service You must obtain an RA Return Authorization number to return any product to Rockford Fosgate You are responsible for shipment of product to Rockford Ship to Electronics Ship to Speakers Rockford Corporation Rockford Acoustic Design Warranty Repair Department Speaker Returns 2055 E 5th Street 2356 Turner Ave NW Tempe AZ 85281 Grand Rapids MI 49544 RA RA 11 Installation assistance available at FTEC www rockfordfosgate com rftech Rockford Fosgate Rockford Corporation 546 South Rockford Drive Tempe Arizona 85281 U S A In U S A 480 967 3565 www rockfordfosgate com 09 01 B M MAN 3774 A Printed in U S A
12. n off the amplifier when 12V DC is applied 7 Power Terminals The power and ground connectors on the Punch amplifier are gold plated and will accommodate up to 8 AWG wire maximizing the input current capability of the amplifier 8 Punch Bass The Punch Bass control helps correct for acoustical deficiencies in the listening environment by helping produce full range sound without adding excessive boost The Punch Bass control is a narrow band adjustment at 45Hz variable from OdB to 18dB Connection is made with a cable using RJ 45 and can be installed under the dash for remote control access 9 RCA Pass Thru Jacks The Pass Thru provides a convenient source for daisy chaining an additional amplifier without running an extra set of RCA cables from the front of the vehicle to the rear amplifier location 10 Speaker Terminals The heavy duty gold plated terminal block connectors and will accept wire sizes from 8 AWG to 18 AWG These gold plated connectors are immune to corrosion that can cause signal deterioration INSTALLATION INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS The following is a list of tools needed for installation Volt Ohm Meter Hand held drill w assorted bits Wire strippers 1 8 diameter heatshrink tubing Wire crimpers Assorted connectors Wire cutters Adequate Length Red Power Wire 2 Phillips screwdriver Adequate Length Remote Turn on Wire Battery post wrench Adequate Length Black Grounding Wire INSTALLATION
13. n the wire routing Keep RCA cables close together but isolated from the amplifier s power cables and any high power auto accessories especially electric motors This is done to prevent coupling the noise from radiated electrical fields into the audio signal When feeding the wires through the firewall or any metal barrier protect them with plastic or rubber grommets to prevent short circuits Leave the wires long at this point to adjust for a precise fit at a later time Prepare the RED wire power cable for attachment to the amplifier by stripping 1 2 of insulation from the end of the wire Insert the bared wire into the B terminal and tighten the set screw to secure the cable in place NOTE The B cable MUST be fused 18 or less from the vehicle s battery Install the fuseholder under the hood and prepare 10 the cable ends as stated above Connections should be water tight Trim the RED wire power cable within 18 of the battery and strip1 2 of insulation from the end of the wire Cut the wire loop that is attached to the fuseholder in half and splice the fuse into the power line using appropriate inline connectors Use the section of cable that was trimmed earlier and connect it to the other end of the fuseholder Strip 1 2 from the battery end of the power cable and crimp a large ring terminal to the cable Use the ring terminal to connect to the battery positive terminal DO NOT install the fuse at this time Prepare the BLACK wire
14. ockford accessories in the U S call 480 967 3565 or FAX 480 967 8132 For all other countries call 001 480 967 3565 or FAX 001 480 967 8 132 PRACTICE SAFE SOUND Continuous exposure to sound pressure levels over 100dB may cause permanent hearing loss High powered auto sound systems may produce sound pressure levels well over 130dB Use common sense and practice safe sound If after reading your manual you still have questions regarding this product we recommend that you see your Rockford Fosgate dealer If you need further assistance you can call us direct at 1 800 669 9899 Be sure to have your serial number model number and date of purchase available when you call The serial number can be found on the outside of the box Please record it in the space provided below as your permanent record This will serve as verification of your factory warranty and may become useful in recovering your source unit if it is ever stolen Serial Number Model Number TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ssis et eu cece cece eee eee eee 2 Operation iaia siete eels 8 Safety Instructions 0 0 eee ee ee eee 3 Adjusting Gain dt ina Raed Ee cee ele A 8 Design Features 0 cee eee eee eee eee 4 Adjusting Crossover Frequency weird 8 Installati n wes ec 6 6 eee oe ee Ses ee E 4 8 Troubleshooting 6 0 eee cece eens 9 Installation Considerations 05 4 ACCESSOFIES 9 Mounting Locations LL
15. rew to secure into place Be sure to maintain proper speaker polarity DO NOT chassis ground any of the speaker leads as unstable operation may result Perform a final check of the completed system wiring to ensure that all connections are accurate Check all power and ground connections for frayed wires and loose connections which could cause problems NOTE Follow the diagrams for proper signal polarity 6 INSTALLATION N CAUTION These amplifiers are not recommended for impedance loads below 2Q RCA Inputs Connect to Source unit s accessory lead or da switched 12v source 1 4 1 N DODO Source Unit amplfler Connect to 2Q min L chassis ground of vehicle Subwoofer Less than 18 Keep Grounds as short as possible USING PASSIVE CROSSOVERS si deri A gt m O A passive crossover is a circuit that uses capacitors and or Q coils and is placed on speaker leads between the amplifier ELI and speaker The crossover delegates a specific range of fre 6dB Octave Low Pass 6dB Octave High Pass quencies to the speaker for optimum driver performance A crossover network can perform one of three functions High Pass capacitors Low Pass inductors or coils and Bandpass combination of capacitor and coil The most commonly used passive crossover networks are 6dB octave systems These are easy to construct and require one component per filter Placing this filter in se
16. ries with the circuit will reduce power to the speaker by 6dB octave above or below the crossover point depending on whether it is a high pass or low pass filter More com plex systems such as 12dB octave or 18dB octave can cause impedance problems if not professionally designed Passive crossovers are directly dependent upon the speak er s impedance and component value for accuracy When passive crossover components are used in multiple speaker systems the crossover s effect on the overall impedance should be taken into consideration along with the speaker s impedance when determining amplifier loads A CAUTION These amplifiers are not recommend ed for impedance loads below 29 L Low Pass Inductor C High Pass Capacitor For more information see your Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer INSTALLATION REMOTE PUNCH BASS Mounting J Mounting and installation Clip LP OD Minimum Flat 18 di NY 6 Maximum Di Boost 1 Finda location either under the dash or near the center console that gives easy access to the remote Ste dale OLE 2 Using the screws supplied install the mounting clip with the tabs towards the back 3 Route the cable for the remote and connect to both the 33Hz 45Hz 67 5Hz remote and amplified subwoofer 4 Slip the remote onto the mounting clip until it snaps into place g 5 Install the decal and knob onto the remote Amplifier no yll OPERATION ADJUS
17. ts to protect any wires routed through metal especially the firewall 9 ALWAYS protect the battery and electrical system from damage with proper fusing Install the appropriate fuse holder and fuse on the 12V power wire within 18 45 7 cm of the battery terminal 10 When grounding to the chassis of the vehicle scrape all paint from the metal to ensure a good clean ground connection Grounding connections should be as short as possible and always be connected to metal that is welded to the main body or chassis of the vehicle MOUNTING LOCATIONS The mounting position of your amplified subwoofer will have a great effect on the sound performance produced Engine Compartment Never mount this unit in the engine compartment Mounting the unit in the engine compartment will void your warranty Trunk Mounting Mounting the amplifier vertically will provide the best cooling of the amplifier Mounting the amplifier on the floor of the trunk will work but provides less cooling capability than vertical mounting Mounting the amplifier upside down to the rear deck of the trunk will not provide proper cooling and will severely affect the performance of the amplifier and is strongly not recommended Passenger Compartment Mounting Mounting the amplifier in the passenger compartment will work as long as you provide a sufficient amount of air for the amplifier to cool itself If you are going to mount the amplifier under the seat of the vehicle
18. you must have at least 1 2 54cm of air gap around the amplifier s heatsink Mounting the amplifier with less than 1 2 54cm of air gap around the amplifier s heatsink in the passenger compartment will not provide proper cooling and will severely affect the performance of the amplifier and is strongly not recommended INSTALLATION BATTERY AND CHARGING Amplifiers will put an increased load on the vehicle s battery and charging system We recommend checking your alternator and battery condition to ensure that the electrical system has enough capacity to handle the increased load of your stereo sys tem Stock electrical systems which are in good condition should be able to handle the extra load of any Rockford Fosgate amplifier without problems although battery and alternator life can be reduced slightly To maximize the performance of your amplifier we suggest the use of a heavy duty battery and an energy storage capacitor WIRING THE SYSTEM N CAUTION If you do not feel comfortable with wiring your new unit please see your local Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer for installation A CAUTION Before installation disconnect the battery negative terminal to prevent damage to the unit fire and or possible injury N CAUTION Avoid running power wires near the low level input cables antenna power leads sensitive equipment or harnesses The power wires carry substantial current and could induce noise into the audio system Pla
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