Rockford Fosgate bd1000.1 User's Manual
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1. TroubleshOOun cenit titi diia 15 Wearranty Information capitata aiii caja 17 International Information i 18 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 manual or refer to the icons listed below 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 con stantly finding new ways to improve our product this information is subject to change without notice E Sections marked Sections marked IN STALLATIO N TROUBLESHOOTING include slam dunk include recommendations for wiring connections curing installation problems Specifications System Model Frequency Response Bandwidth Input Sensitivity Protection Battery Fuse Input Impedance Number of Channels RMS Continuous Power Signal to Noise Ratio Crossover Slope Crossover Frequency Range Recommended Fuse recommended fuse not supplied bd500 1 bd1000 1 bd1500 1 10 250Hz 3dB 10 250Hz 3dB 10 250Hz 3dB 10 250Hz 3dB 10 250Hz 3dB 10 250Hz 3dB 125mV to 2 8V 125mV to 2 8V 125mV to 2 8V O ver current protection Battery under over voltage protection Thermal protection 50 A2. 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 Remote Punch Bass The Punch Bass control helps correct for acousti cal deficiencies in the listening environment by helping reproduce full range sound without excessive boost The Punch Bass control is a nar row band adjustment centered 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 access Variable Crossover The amplifiers have a built in 24dB octave Butterworth filter with a crossover point variable from 50Hz to 250Hz The crossover can be set to Low Pass LP Power Indicator The red logo on top illuminates when the unit is turned on Protect LED The red LED illuminates when the unit is latched into protection It requires momentary AP removal to enable output PWM bd Sync Cable The amplifiers have a 6 pin mini DIN connector When operating two amplifiers in the bridge mode the SYNC cable must be used This will allow the two independent frequency carrier generators in each unit to be synchronized Subsonic Filter A high pass filter designed to prevent frequencies below the audio range from being applied to the core of the amplifier Consequently improving loud speaker performance and power han dling Installation Considerations This section focuses on some of the vehicle consideration
3. 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 4 of insulation from the wire end and crimping an insulated spade connector in place Slide the connector over the REM terminal on the amplifier Connect the other end of the REM wire to a switched 12 volt positive source The switched signal is usually taken from the source units auto antenna or the accessory lead Ifthe source unit does not have these outputs available the recommended solution is to wire a mechan ical switch in line with a 12 volt source to activate the amplifier Securely mount the amplifier with supplied screws 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 vibrations or sudden vehicle stops Determine the number of inputs needed to drive the amplifier and move the input switch to the desired setting Power 400 Power 800 4 chan nel amplifiers only Connect the source signal to the amplifier by plugging the RCA cables into the input jack s at the amplifier Connect the speakers Strip the speaker wires 5 8 and insert into the appropriate terminal on the amplifier Insert the bare wire into the speak er
4. 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 O btain 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 Ep Ship to Electronics Ship to Speakers Rockford Corporation Rockford Acoustic Design Warranty Repair Department Receiving speakers 2055 E 5th Street 609 Myrtle N W Tempe AZ 85281 Grand Rapids MI 49504 RA RA 15 International Information LEA DETENIDAMENTE LAS SIGUIENTES INSTRU CCIONES DE INSTALA CION DEL PRODUCTO EVITARA POSIBLES DANOSA VD AL VEHICU LO O AL PRODUCTO INTRODUCCION Los ingenieros de Rockford han dise ado los amplificadores Power para ofrecer en el dificil entorno de un autom vil una calidad de sonido superi or en un producto flexible fiable y eficiente Trans ana es un circuito de baja tensi n en la etapa de preamplificaci n de los amplificadores Power que permite que la musica suene limpia y cristalina y muy real incluso a altos niveles de audicion Esto se complementa con el TOPAZ un circuito exclusivo de masa utilizado para eliminar los ruidos asociados con las instalaciones de car audio La flexibilidad esta garantizada con el uso de la XCard incorporada La fiabilidad se refuerza con el uso de un circuito de proteccion llama
5. terminal and tighten the set screw 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 from road vibrations When bridging two BD 110001 BD 15001 units you must use the BDSYNC cable available at your local dealer The speaker grounds of both units must be joined using an 8 gauge wire that is no longer than 15 Installation Power Connections ch Speaker Output Connect to remote turn on lead of source unit Connect to chassis ground of vehicle Less than 18 Keep grounds as short as possible Connect to B of battery with appropriate fuse Mono Mode Speaker Output RCA inputs are connected to both left and right inputs e Speaker Impedance should be 20 minimum 10 Crossover O peration LJ PAVIA il Remote Subsonic Gain Punch Filter Bass Pass Thru Variable Crossover can be set from 50Hz and 250Hz Low Pass LP only Punch Bass O peration EJ Phase Remote Subsonic Gain Punch Filter Bass pod fl L A Pass Thru T DI Install Punch Bass in a convenient location under vehicle s dash 0d
6. B 33Hz 45Hz 67 5Hz 33Hz 45Hz 67 5Hz Q Minimum Maximum Flat Boost e Carefully increase potentiometer to add Punch to your bass frequencies Exercise caution when increasing Punch Bass Maximum boost can cause potential woofer damage caused by overexcursion 11 Pass Thru paoa f 250Hz Tu oO asu oreo ul ae Phase PU Remote Subsonic Gain Punch Filter Bass Connect Pass Thru to r input of secondary Left Right amplifier if needed Pass Thru feeds signal to secondary amplifier Signal from Pass Thru remains stereo 12 BDSYNC E N n 15 GND wire 8 gauge E O EI 0 180 Connect the two NEG Speaker outputs together using an eight gauge wire no longer than 15 When bridging 2 units together Unit 1 PHASE must be set at 0 Unit 2 PHASE must be set at 180 Unit 1 PHASE set at 0 Connect terminal to Speaker terminal Unit 2 PHASE set at 180 Connect terminal to Speaker terminal When bridged do not exceed minimum impedance of 40 S 3 do a se gt 53 ga DIS Za O Troubleshooting If you are having problems after installation follow the Troubleshooting procedures below Proc
7. EM Conecte el cable REM a un punto de 12V con mutable La se al se suele coger de la salida auto antena del radio cassette si este no tiene salida remote Funcionamiento Mono Las entradas RCA se conectan a ambos canales izquierdo y derecho La impedancia minima mono debe ser 222 Los Divisores de Frecuencia Variable pueden ser ajustados para Rango Completo FULL Pasa Bajos LP entre 50 Hz y 250Hz 17 ATTENTION Veuillez lire les instructions suivantes pour l installation de cet amplifcateur Ne pas les suivre pourrait causer des blessures ou endommager le v hicule INTRODUCTION Les ing nieurs de Rockford Fosgate ont concu l amplificateur Power pour supporter l environnement rude de l automobile en d livrant une qualit de son sup rieure dans un ensemble efficace fiable et flexible Trans ana est un circuit de bas voltage dans l tage de pr amplification de tous les ampifi cateurs Power qui reproduit un son musical clair comme du cristal et tr s r el m me a tr s haut volume Ceci est accompagn du TO PAZ un circuit unique employ pour liminer les probl mes de bruits parasites associ s aux syst mes audiomobile et leur installation La flexibilit est assur e par l emploi d une XCard incorpor e La fiabilit est garantie grace au circuit de protection NOMAD la tech nologie MO SFET et DSM Composants Mont s en Surface am liorent l ef ficacit de l amplificateur L ensemble de ces ato
8. Power bd1500 1 Power bdi000 1 Power bd500 1 mono amplifier operation amp installation 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 wearables which include everything from T shirts and jackets to hats and sunglasses To get a free brochure on Rockford Fosgate products and Rockford access
9. ast 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 Engine Compartment Mounting Rockford Fosgate amplifiers should never be mounted in the engine com partment Not only will this void your warranty but could create an embar rassing situation caused by the ridicule from your friends 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 system Stock electrical systems which are in good condition should be able to handle the extra load of any Rockford amplifier without problems although battery and alternator life can be reduced slightly To maximize the performance of your Rockford Fosgate amplifier we suggest the use of a heavy duty battery and an energy storage capacitor Wiring the System 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 1 Plan the wire routing Take care when running signal level RCA cables to kee
10. designs can be found at www rockfordfosgate com 2 TOPAZ is patented under U S Patent No 5 751 823 3 STARDUST Class bd patent pending Design Features 1 Cast Aluminum Heatsink The cast aluminum heatsink of the Punch amplifier dissipates heat generated by the amplifier s circuitry The inherent advantage of casting provides a 30 improvement of cooling over conventional extrusion heatsink designs 2 Speaker Terminals The heavy duty gold plated terminal block con nectors and will accept wire sizes from 8 AWG to 18 AWG These gold plated connectors are immune to corrosion that can cause signal deterioration 3 B and GND Terminals The heavy duty gold plated terminal block connectors B and GND will accept wire sizes from 4 AWG to 12 AWG These gold plated connectors are immune to corrosion that can cause signal deterioration 4 REM Terminal This spade terminal is used to remotely turn on and turn off the amplifier when 12V DC is applied 5 RCA Input Jacks The industry standard RCA jacks provide an easy connection for signal level input They are gold plated to resist the sig nal degradation caused by corrosion 4 6 10 11 12 13 Design Features Cont d 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 Gain Control
11. do NOMAD mientras que los MOSFET y la tecnologia DSM montaje discreto en superficie aumentan la eficiencia del amplifi cador La combinacion de todos estos componentes dan al amplificador Power una impresionante calidad de sonido en un chasis discreto Mas ade lante encontrar mas explicaciones de todas estas tecnolog as la mayoria de ellas usados en exclusiva y patentadas por Rockford Ubicaci n PARA EL MONTAJE Montaje en el Malatero Monte el amplificador verticalmente con las lineas del radiador orientadas de arriba hacia abajo De esta manera conseguira la mejor ventilacion Montaje en el Compartimento de Pasajeros El montaje en el compartimento de pasajeros sera eficiente en funcion de la ventilacion que tenga el amplificador Si va a instalar el amplificador bajo un asiento deber dejar al menos 2 5cm libres sobre la carcasa del ampli ficador Instalacion Por seguridad desconecte el terminal negativo de la bateria antes de comenzar la instalacion 16 Terminal B El cable B debe ir provisto de un fusible a una distancia no mayor de 45cm de la bateria Prepare el cable e instale el portafusibles en el compartimen to del motor Las conexiones han de ser impermeables Terminal GND Prepare un trozo de cable para usarlo como toma de masa Prepare un punto de masa en el chasis rascando y eliminando la pintura de la superfi cie de metal y limpielo de toda suciedad asegure el cable al chasis con un tornillo Terminal R
12. e Ihr Radio diesen Anschlub nicht besitzen so verwenden Sie eine 12 Volt Spannung die Sie durch einen Schalter ein und ausschalten k nnen Mono Operation Chinch Eing nge des rechten und linken Kanales anschlieben Die Impedanz des Mono Kanales sollte minimum 2 Ohm betragen Die variable Weiche kann den vollen Frequenzbereich ber tragen Full oder auf Tiefpass LP eingestellt werden regelbar zwischen 50Hz und 250Hz 21 ITALIANO ATTENZIONE SI PREGA DI LEGGERE LE SEGUENTI ISTRUZIONI PER L INSTALLAZIONE DI QUESTO PRODOTTO IL NON SEGUIRLE POTREBBE RISULTARE SERIAMENTE DANNOSO PER LA PERSONA O PER IL VEICOLO INTRODUZIONE Gli ingenieri Rockford hanno progettato la serie di amplificatori Power per resistere all ostico ambiente automobilistico mentre suonano con una musi calit superiore offrendo un insieme versatile affidabile ed efficiente Trans ana un circuito a bassa tensione dello stadio preamplificatore del Power che permette al suono di essere cristallino e reale anche in presen za di volumi molto elevati tutto questo accoppiato TO PAZ un exclusi vo circuito di massa impiegato per eliminare i problemi di rumore comune mente presenti negli impianti car audio Il massimo della versatilit rag giunto con l impiego delle XCard L affidabilit completamente garantita dall impiego di un circuito di protezione chiamato NOMAD mentre l uso di MOSFET e della tecnologia DSM Discrete Surface Mount perm
13. e ne dispose pas de ces sorties nous vous recommandons d installer un interrupteur qui fournira un positif 12 volts au REM de l amplificateur O p ration mono Les entr es RCA sont connect es aux canaux gauche et droit L imp dance du canal mono devrait tre de minimum 2Q Filtre actif position full sans action ou passe bas LP r glabe entre 50Hz et 250Hz 19 DEUTSCH BITTE LESEN SIE DIESE GEBRAUCHSANLEITUNG ZUERST SO RGF LTIG DURCH DAS KANN SIE VOR DEM FALSCHEN EINSATZ AUSFALLEN ODER SOGAR BESCHADIGUNG DES PRODUKTES ODER IHRES FAHRZEUGES SCHUTZEN EINLEITUNG Rockford Ingenieure haben die Power Verstarker entwickelt Mit h chstem Technologie Standart hervorragender Klangqualit t einfacher Handhabung und bester Servicefreundlichkeit Trans ana ist eine N ieder Volt Schaltung im Vorverst rkerteil aller Power Verst rker die f r kristallklaren Klang auch bei sehr hohen Lautst rken sorgt TOPAZ eine einzigartige Erdungsschaltung verhindert und unterdr ckt Einstreuungen und St rungen die nur allzu oft Car Audio Systeme beeintr chtigen Flexibilit t durch die Vielfalt der Aktivweiche mit ihren XCards lange Lebensdauer durch die Schutzschaltung NOMAD und der Einsatz von MOSFET Transistoren und DSM Discrete Surface Mount machen diese Verst rker so effizient Das Ergebnis all dieser Komponenten machen Power Verst rker so einzigartig und in ihrer Klangqualit t nahezu unschlagbar Eine genauere Beschreibung di
14. edure 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 2 3 Check in line fuse on battery positive cable Replace if necessary Verify that Ground connection is connected to clean metal of the vehicle s chassis Repair replace if necessary Verify there is 10 5 15 5 Volts of current present at the positive battery and remote turn on cable Verify quality connections for both cables at amplifier stereo and battery fuseholder Repair replace if necessary Procedure 2 Check Amplifier for audio output 1 Connect a single 4 or 8 ohm test speaker directly to each output channel amplifier Verify speakers in car are good and wiring between amplifier and speakers including connectors are good Repair replace if necessary 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 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 2 Disconnect input signal to amplifier and turn amplifier on and off If the noise is eliminated connect the REM lead of amplifier to source unit with a delay turn on module OR Use a different 12 Volt source for REM lead of amplifie
15. eser Technologien die gr btenteils einzigartig und von Rockford patentiert sind finden Sie unter Technical Design Features EINBAUORT Im Fahrzeugkofferraum Der vertikale Einbau der Endstufen das bedeutet dab die K hlrippen von oben nach unten verlaufen gibt dem Verst rker die beste K hlung Auf der Beifahrerseite Sollte der Verst rker auf der Beifahrerseite montiert werden so ist es sehr wichtig f r eine ausreichende K hlung zu sorgen Sollte der Verst rker z B unter dem Beifahrersitz montiert werden sollte dem K hlk rper mindestens ein Luftspalt von 3 cm bleiben um so f r eine ausreichende K hlung zu sorgen Einbau Zur Sicherheit klemmen Sie den Negativ Pol der Batterie w hrend des gesamten Einbaues ab 20 B Anschlub Die Plus Leitung MUb ca 40 cm nach dem Plus Pol der Batterie abgesichert sein Preparieren Si die Kabellangen und montieren Sie den Sicherungshalter im Motorraum ALLE Verbindungen m ssen wasserdicht sein GND Anschlub Preparieren Sie Ihr Kabel f r die Negativ Leitung Erdung Preparieren Sie die Anschlubstelle des Erdungskabels indem Sie das Metall gr ndlich reini gen und vom Lack befreien Befestigen Sie nun die Erdung an dieser Stelle mit einer Schraube REM Anschlub Verbinden Sie das Ein und Ausschaltungskontroll Kabel mit Ihrem Radio 12 Volt positiv Normalerweise verwenden Sie hierf r die Ant Remote Ihres Radios oder ein eigens daf r vorgesehenes Kabel Amp Remote Sollt
16. ette di raggiungere efficienze elevatissime Il risultato finale di tutte queste tecn nologie moderne che gli amplificatori Power suonano meravigliosamente e sono indistruttibili a prova di proiettile Una spiegazione di queste tec nologie innovative molte coperte da brevetti Rockford sono descritte in un altra sezione di questo manuale Dove PoSIZIONARLO Nel Bagagliaio Montando l amplificatore su una superficie in verticale con le alette direzionate dall alto verso il basso si garantir un miglior raffreddamento dell amplificatore Nell abitacolo Montare l amplificatore nell abitacolo si avr un funzionamento regolare se si garantisce un flusso d aria sufficiente Per l installazione sotto un sedile necessario avere uno spazio di almeno 3 cm attorno a tutto l amplificatore Installazione Per sicurezza scollegare il polo negativo della batteria dell auto prima di iniziare l installazione 22 Terminale B cavo positivo Il cavo positivo deve essere protetto da un fusibile a non pi di 45 cm dalla batteria Terminare il cavo e installare il fusibile nel vano motore Tutte le connessioni devono essere a prova d acqua Terminale GND cavo negativo Decidere la lunghezza del cavo e terminarlo Preparare la massa grattando la vernice dal telaio dell auto ed eliminando tracce di olio o sporco Fissare il cavo di massa al telaio con una vite Terminale REM Consenso di accensione Collegare il cavo REM ad un posi
17. ica or its pos sessions 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 pur chase 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 W hat is Not Covered Damage caused by accident abuse improper operations water theft 2 Any costor expense related to the removal or reinstallation of product 3 Service performed by anyone other than Rockford or an Authorized Rockford Fosgate Service Center Any product which has had the serial number defaced altered or removed Subsequent damage to other components Any product purchased outside the U S Any product not purchased from an Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer Limit on Implied Warranties Any implied warranties including warranties of fitness for use and merchantabil ity 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 limitation
18. ire within 18 46 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 connec tions 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 Location The mounting location and position of your amplifier will have a great effect on its ability to dissipate the heat generated during normal operation The design of our cast aluminum heatsink serves to easily dissipate the heat generated over a wide range of operating conditions However to maxi mize the performance of your amplifier care should be taken to ensure ade quate ventilation Trunk Mounting Mounting the amplifier vertically on a surface with the fin grooves running up and down 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 you must have at le
19. l Alternating DU al Sampling Technology or STARDUST patent number 6 097 249 Amplifier Accessory Pack The accessory pack included with each amplifier contains the mounting hardware necessary to secure the amp to the vehicle and to attach the end caps to the amplifier e Installation Operation Manual Punch Verification Certificate 4 Amplifier mounting screws 8 x 3 Phillips 2 Speaker Connector Set Screws 3 3 Allen 2 Power Connector Set Screws 1 Allen 4 Endbell Mounting Screws 9 4 Allen 1 Allen Wrench 1 g 1 Allen Wrench 9g4 1 Allen Wrench 3 3 Remote Punch Bass replacement part WP 2429 Remote Punch Bass bracket screws 4 x 7 16 Phillips e ann nenn aan YH 1 1 Power Mono Amplifier Feature Chart POWER AMPLIFIER of Channels 1 Stable Into mono 22 CIRCUITRY Class bd M EH SA heat dissipating technology TO PAZ patented noise eliminating circuitry DSM discrete surface mount MOSFETS power supply amp output devices STARDUST FEATU RES Die Cast H eatsink RCA Inputs for after market radios Pass Thru feeds signal to aux amp eliminates Y adapters Pwr Spk Block Terminals 4 Gauge PW R GND Variable Punch Bass Odb 18db 45Hz remote Variable Xover 50Hz 250Hz Crossover Slope Butterworth 24db octave bd Sync Capable Subsonic Filter 1 Additional information on features specifications and system
20. mperes 100 Amperes 150 Amperes 20kQ 20kQ 20kQ Mono Amplifier lt 1 THD N 400W into 4Q with lt 1 THD 500W into 40 with lt 1 THD 750W into 40 with lt 1 THD 600W into 20 with lt 1 THD 1000W into 20 with lt 1 THD 1500W into 20 with lt 1 THD 90dB A weighted 24dB octave Butterworth 50 to 250Hz Introduction In R amp D for 3 years the engineers at Rockford Fosgate unveiled a new tech nology for car audio applications Class bd The principle was shown to the public at the 1999 CES The bd class amplifier puts over 1000 watts of rms power in the hands of the serious car audio fanatic and does so in the relatively small size of the older Power 250 1 package Conventional Class D amplifiers have been around for 60 years in theory and about 30 years in practice Judging from market acceptance they are not well suited for full range reproduction As known to scholars of this field a system called Class BD can remove the troublesome rail to rail carrier envelope by differential subtraction in the load However since each output is now an untamed full rail to rail switching signal an RFI problem was generated which has eluded solution over the 30 years of Class bd history Our new version of this principle which we call Class bd solves this fil tering problem by generating the output pulse waveform without generat ing the carrier frequency This unprecedented approach is called Single Termina
21. ories 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 8132 PRACTICE SAFE SOUND CONTINUOUS EXPOSURE TO SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS OVER 100dB MAY CAUSE PER MANENT HEARING LO SS HIGH POWERED AUTOSOUND SYSTEMS MAY PRODUCE SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS WELL OVER 130dB USE COMMON SENSE AND PRACTICE SAFE SOUND Visit our website for the latest information on all Rockford products un ua ua rockfordfosgate com 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 amplifier if it is ever stolen Serial Number Model Number Table of Contents Specifications A araa aa 1 Introduction 222 2 een ane ee ie ea eels 3 Amplifier Accessory Pack iraniani 3 Amplifier Feature Chart i 4 Design Features lilla 5 Installation Considerations i 7 Mounting Locati n rarement nn mia 8 Battery and Charging moria Eines 9 Wiring the Systenn seinen De ea nea 10 Installation cu ne ee ee use 11
22. p them 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 fire wall 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 2 Prepare the Power cable for attachment to the amplifier by stripping 5 8 of insulation from the end of the wire The use of 8 gauge power cable can interfere with the installation of the end caps Proper wire dress can prevent this from occurring To prevent the wire from fraying strip the insulation at a 45 angle Insert the bared wire into the B ter minal with the long side of the insulation on the top Bend the cable down ata 90 angle Tighten the set screw to secure the cable in place STRIP WIRE N PRA Wiring the System ER 10 11 Strip 3 8 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 pos itive terminal Do not install the fuse at this time Prepare a length of cable to be used for the ground connection Strip 5 8 of insulation from the end of the cable as described above and con nect to the appropriate terminal of the amplifier Prepare the chassis ground by scraping any paint
23. r i e battery direct 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 Bypass any and all electrical components between the stereo and the amplifi er s Connect stereo directly to input of amplifier If noise goes away the unit being bypassed is the cause of the noise OR 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 Add secondary ground cable from negative battery terminal to the chassis metal or engine block of vehicle OR Have alternator and battery load tested by your mechanic Verify good work ing order of vehicle electrical system including distributor spark plugs spark plug wires voltage regulator etc 14 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 years on source units 1 year on speakers 90 days on speaker B stock receipt required W hat is Covered This warranty applies only to Rockford Fosgate products sold to consumers by Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealers in the U nited States of Amer
24. s for installing your new Punch amplifier Checking your battery and present sound sys tem as well as pre planning your system layout and best wiring routes will save installation time When deciding how to lay out your new system be sure that each component will be easily accessible for making adjustments Before beginning any installation be sure to follow these simple rules 1 Be sure to carefully read and understand the instructions before at tempting to install the amplifier 2 For safety disconnect the negative lead from the battery prior to begin ning the installation 3 For easier assembly we suggest you run all wires prior to mounting your amplifier in place 4 Route all of the RCA cables close together and away from any high cur rent wires 5 Use high quality connectors for a reliable installation and to minimize signal or power loss 6 Think before you drill Be careful notto cut or drill into gas tanks fuel lines brake or hydraulic lines vacuum lines or electrical wiring when working on any vehicle 7 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 plas tic grommets to protect any wires routed through metal especially the firewall 9 ALWAYS protect the battery and electrical system from damage with proper fusing Install a fuseholder and appropriate fuse on the 12V power w
25. tivo presente solo ad autoradio accesa normalmente il cavo pilota dell antenna elettrica o il cavo accessori del l autoradio Se la sorgente non dovesse essere equipaggiata con queste uscite la soluzione raccomandabile di inserire un interruttore su un cavo positivo e connettersi all amplificatore Mono O peration Ingressi RCA collegati sia al canale destro sia al sinistro L impedenza per il canale mono deve essere minimo 2Q Il crossover regolabile pu essere impiegato a gamma intera Full Range FULL o come passa basso LP regolabile da 50Hz a 250Hz 23 Notes Installation assistance available at RFTECH www rockfordfosgate com rftech MADE IN THE USA This product is designed developed and assembled in the USA by a dedicated group of American workers The majority of the components used in the construction of this product are produced by American companies However due to the glob al nature of their manufacturing facilities and the loudspeaker parts industry in general some parts may be manufactured in other countries Rockford Corporation 546 South Rockford Drive Tempe Arizona 85281 U S A In U S A 480 967 3565 In Europe Fax 49 8503 934014 In Japan Fax 81 559 79 1265 9 00 M J T MAN 3154 B
26. uts donne l amplificateur Power une qualit de son in galable sous une carrosserie pare balles Vous trouverez de plus amples informations sur ces technologies exclu sivement concues et brevet es par Rockford dans la rubrique technique MONTAGE Montage dans le coffre Monter l amplificateur verticalement avec les rainures de haut en bas ce qui lui permet de refroidir plus facilement Montage dans l habitacle Monter l amplificateur dans l habitacle ne pose aucun probl me du moment qu il y ait assez d air pour le refroidir Si vous montez l ampli en dessous du si ge pr voyez 3 cm d air autour du radiateur Installation Pour votre s curit d connectez la borne n gative de la batterie du v hicule avant de commencer l installation 18 Terminal B Il est imp ratif qu il y ait un fusible sur le c ble pour la connexion a la masse Pr parez le ch ssis en grattant la peinture de la surface m tallique et nettoyez la salet et l huile Attachez le cable au chassis avec une vis Terminal GND Pr parez une longueur de cable pour la connexion a la masse Pr parez le ch ssis en grattant la peinture de la surface m tallique et nettoyez la salet et l huile Attachez le cable au chassis avec une vis Terminal REM Connectez le fil REM a une commande 12 volts positive de la source La commande 12 volts est habituellement prise sur la sortie antenne lectrique de la source ou la commande accessoire Si la sourc
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