Rockford Fosgate 1000 User's Manual
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1. 10 Cast Aluminum Heatsink The cast aluminum heatsink of the Power amplifier dissipates heat generated by the amplifier s circuitry The inherent advantage of casting provides a30 improvement of cooling over conven tional extrusion heatsink designs Speaker Power Terminals The heavy duty gold plated terminal block connectors and will accept4 gauge cable andareimmuneto corrosion that can cause signal degradation REM Terminal This spade terminal is used to remotely turn on and turn off the amplifier when 12V DC is applied Signal Input Switch Power 400 amp Power 800 4 channe amplifies This switch allows the amplifier to be driven with either 2 or 4 pairs of inputs RCA Input Jacks The industry standard RCA jacks provide an eosy connection for signal level input They are gold plated to resist the signal degradation caused by corrosion 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 vehide to the rear amplifier location Gain Control The input gain control is preset to match the output of most sourceunits It can be adjustedto match output levas from a variety of source2. 45 Stereo Operation Power 400 Power 800 4 canales 4 canales Ingressi 4 Canale Bow 20 0 E GPRS ND Qum w n vi Front Crossover Gain mote ch LR LR RR mm TG ST MIX JOS 2Q min 2Q min 2Q min 2Q min 46 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 global nature of their manufacturing facilities and the loudspeaker parts industry in general some parts may be manufactured in other countries Rockford Fosgate Rockford Corporation 546 South Rockford Drive Tempe Arizona 85281 U S A In U S A 602 967 3565 In Europe Fax 49 8503 934014 In Japan Fax 81 559 79 1265 10 99 E W R MAN 2616 A
3. 2 channel Power 800 T E R Gain Punch Bass Speaker L PassThru 8 R ORO 1 209 O ossover Frequency o ee Speaker L 55 409 Power 800 4 channel 0000 Lo Y Rear Crossover Rear HP Full LP Remote ich 17 LR LR RR RR B Power 1000 2 channel MO 000 IT DI gt 8 Dl Crossover
4. e 20 min 43 ATTENZIONE 51 PREGADI 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 Gi ingenieri Rockford hanno progettato la serie di amplificatori Power per resistereall ostico ambiente automobilistico mentresuonano con unamusicalit superiore offrendo un insieme versatile affidabile ed efficiente Trans e Transenova un circuito a bassa tensione dello stadio preamplificatore del Punch che permette al suono di essere cristallino e reale anche in presenza di volumi molto elevati tutto questo 6 accoppiato TOPAZ un exclusivo circuito di massa impiegato per diminare i problemi di rumore comunemente presenti negli impianti car audio 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 permette di raggiungere efficienze devatissime Il risultato finale di tutte queste technologie moderne che gli amplificatori Power suonano meravigliosamente e sono indistruttibili a prova di proiettile Dove PosizioNARLO Nel Bagagliaio Montando l amplificatore su una superficie in verticale con le alette direzionate dall alto vers oil basso si garantir un miglior raffreddamento dell amplificatore N
5. Connect to remote 4 Connect to chassis ground of vehicle turn on lead of source unit Less than 18 Connect B of battery with appropriate fuse Keep grounds os short as possible 165 2 Channel Mode Power400 Power 800 4 channel 4 channel RCA Input RCA Inputs are connected to front inputs 4 2 Input Switch is set to 2 channd input mode Gain for front and rear channels must be set identical Speaker Impedance for each bridged channel should be no less than 40 Variable Crossovers for front and rear channels must be set to identical frequency i e both set to 60Hz and operating mode i e both set to LP 16 3 Channel Mode Power 400 Power 800 4 channel 4 channel 4 channel Input dE 2 channel
6. L MIX AN 4Q min 2Q min 2Q min Bridged RCA Inputs are connected to front or front rear inputs 4 2 Input Switch is set to 2 channe or 4 channd input mode Gain for front and rear channels operate independently Speaker Impedance for each front stereo channel should be no less than 20 Speaker Impedance for rear bridged mono channel should be no less than 4Q Variable Crossovers for front amp rear are variable from 50Hz 210Hz and can be set to HP High Pass LP Low Poss or FULL Full Range Reverse polarity on subwoofer if front channel is set to HP High Pass and rear channel is set to LP Low Pass 17 4 Channel Mode Power400 Power 800 4 channel 4 channel 4 channel LE Ir nm IL ON MI AN 20 min 20 min 2Q min 20 min RCA Inputs are connected to front amp rear inputs 4 2 Input Switch is set to 4 channd input mode Gain for front and rear channels operate independently Speaker Impedance for all stereo channels should be no less than 20
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11. Fasten the cable to the chassis using a non anodized screw and a star washer Preparethe REM turn on wirefor connection to the amplifier by stripping 1 4 of insulation from the wire end and crimping on 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 If the source unit does not have these oufputs available the recommended solution is to wire a mechanical switch in line with a 12 volt sourceto activate the amplifier Securely mount the amplifier with supplied screws to the vehide or amprack Be careful not to mount the amplifier on cardboard or plastic panels Doingso may enable 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 input switch to the desired setting Power 400 amp Power 800 4 channel 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 bared wire into the speaker terminal and tighten the set screw to secure into place Besure to maintain proper speaker polarity DONOT chassis ground
12. chstem Technologie Standart hervorragender Klangqualit t einfacher Handhabung und bester Servicefreundlichkeit Transeana Trons enova ist eine Nieder Volt Schaltung im Vorverst rkerteil aller Punch Verst rker die f r kristallklaren Klang auch bei sehr hohen Lautst rken sorgt TOPAZ eineeinzigartigeErdungsschaltung verhindert und unterdr ckt Einstreuungen und St rungen die nur allzu oft Car Audio Systeme beeintr chtigen Flexibilit t durch die Vid falt der Aktivweiche mit ihren 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 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 Belfohrerseitemontiertwerden soistes sehr wichtig f r eine ausreichende K hlung zu sorgen Sollte der Verst rker z B unter dem Beifohrersitz montiert werden sollte dem K hlk rper mindestens ein Luftspalt von 2 5 am bleiben um so f r eine ausreichende K hlung zu sorgen Einbau Zur Sicherheitklemmen Sie den Negativ Pol der Batteriewdhrend des gesamten Einbaues ab B Anschlu Die Plus Leitung ca 45 cm nach dem Plus Pol der Batterie abge
13. especially dectric 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 plostic 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 PreparethePower cable for attach INSULATION ment to the amplifier by stripping 5 8 of insulation from the end of he wire Theuse of 8 gauge power cable can interfere with the installa tion of the end caps Proper wire dress can prevent this from occur ring To prevent the wire from fray ing strip the insulation at a 45 angle Insert the bared wire into the B terminal with the long side of theinsulation on thetop Bend the cable down at a90 angle Tighten the set screw to secure the cable in place 3 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 positive 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 connect to the appropriate terminal of the amplifier Preporethe chassis ground by scraping any paint from the metal surface and thoroughly dean the crea of all dirt and grease Strip the other end of the wire and attach a ring connector
14. units Remote Punch Bass The Punch Boss helps correct for acoustical deficiencies in the listening environment by helping reproduce full range sound without adding excessive boost The Punch Bass control is a narrow band adjustment centeredat45Hz variablefrom00B to 18dB Connection is made with a cable using RJ 45 and can be installed under the dash for remote control access Internal Crossover The internal crossover is 240B octave Butterworth filter selectable for High Poss HP Full Range FULL or Low Pass LP operation variable from 50Hz to 210Hz LED Power Indicator The LED illuminates when the unit is turned on Phase Warp Power 1000 2 channd amplifier The phase warp is a variable control used to adjust the phase of the output signal relative to the phaseoftheinputsignal Thephaseworpis mostnoficablewhen thesystem is playingasinewave testtone When used with the proper test equipment this feature can increase the relative SPL in a system INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS Thefollowingis alist of tools you will need for installing the Power amplifier Voltmeter Wire strippers Electric hand drill w assorted bits Battery post wrench 17 5 m Red Power Wire Wire cutters 12 4 m Remote Turn On Wire Assorted connectors 1 5 45 cm Black Grounding Wire Wire crimpers This section focuses on some of the vehid e considerations for installing your new Power amplifier Checking your battery and present sound
15. 13 2 Channel Mode Power 360 Power500 Power 800 2 channel 2 channel 2 channel RCA Input e RCA Inputs connect to both left and right channels e Gain for left and right channels operate independently e Speaker Impedance for each channel should be 20 minimum Variable Crossover can be set to High Pass HP Low Pass LP or Full Range FULL 3 Channel Mode Power 360 500 Power 800 2 channel 2 channel 2 channel RCA Input 20 min 40 min RCA Inputs connect to both left and right channels Gain for left and right channels are set equally to balance the subwoofer Speaker Impedance for each stereo channel should be 20 minimum Speaker Impedance for bridged mono channel should be 4Q minimum Variable Crossover must be set for Full Range FULL Passive Crossovers must be used for proper stereo mono operation INSTALLATION Power 400 4 CHANNEL Power 800 4 CHANNEL Power 400 Power 800 4 channel 4 channel
16. 2 channel ThePhoseWarpis avariable control usedto ad ustihephaseofthe output signd relative to phase of the input signal This phase dignment is most noticable when used with an array of woofers whose vertical or horizontal planes are staggered not eminating from the same point Adjusting the Phase Warp can dectrically realign the signal fed to each woofer as if all woofers were aligned on a common ZDP In SPL systems a desired ZDP Zero Delay Plane is the point source where all specker s voice coils are aligned on the same imaginary plane thus dilowing the signals to arrive at the microphone at the same time Thephase warp is mostnoticable when thesystem is playing asine wave test tone not music When used with the proper test equipment this feature can increase the relative SPL in a system IfinePhaseWarpis not used like with a competitive SPL vehicle each amplifier s Phase Warp should be set to 0 or All waveforms are phase aligned at the targeted microphone position NG Phase Warp enables the sine wave to remain unchanged Phase Warp delays the sine wave in order to adjust phase e Amount of Phase Warp depends upon frequency being played 23 SYSTEM DIAGRAMS 400 Watt 3 Way System Power 4 Channel Amplifier
17. 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 Depariment Receiving speakers 2055 E 5 Street 609 Myrtle N W Tempe AZ 85281 Grand Rapids MI 49504 RAF HA 2 2 2 2 33 N Sr Va 0 O L Y 4 x x LC SS ri HT 34 LEA DETENIDAMENTE LAS SIGUIENTES INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACION DEL PRODUCTO EVITARA POSIBLES DANOS A VD AL VEHICULO O AL PRODUCTO INTRODUCCION Los ingenieros deRockfordhan dse adolos amplificadores Power para ofrecer en el dificil entorno de un autom vil una calidad de sonido superior en un producto flexible fiable y eficiente Tronseana Trans es un circuito de baja tensi n en la etapa de preamplificaci n delos amplificadores Power que permite que la musica suene limpia y cristalina y muy real incluso a altos niveles de audicion Esto se complementa con TOP AZ un drouito exclusivo de masa utilizado pora eliminar los ruidos asociados con las instalaciones de car audio La fiabilidad se refuerza con el uso de un circuito de proteccion llamado NOMAD mientros que los MOSFET y la tecnologia DSM montaje discreto en superficie aumentan la eficiencia del amplificador Lacombinacion de todos estos componentes dan dl amplificador Power una impresionante calidad sonido en un ch
18. system os well cs pre planning your system layout and best wiring routes will save installation time When decidinghow to lay outyour new system besurethat each component will be easily accessible for making adjustments Before beginning any installation be sure to follow these simple rules 1 Besure to carefully read and understand the instructions before attempt ing to install the amplifier For safety disconnect the negative lead from the battery prior to beginning the installation For eosier assembly wesuggest you run all wires prior to mounting your amplifier 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 Think before you drill Be careful not to cut or drill into gas tanks fuel lines broke 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 Avoid running wires over or through sharp edges Use rubber or plastic grommets to protect any wires routed through metal especially the firewall ALWAYS protect the battery and electrical system from damage with proper fusing Install a fuseholder and appropriate fuse on the 12V power wire within 18 45 cm of the battery terminal When grounding to the chassis of the vehide sa
19. 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 nof recommended Engine Compartment Mounting Rockford Fosgate amplifiers should never be mounted in the engine compartment Not only will this void your warranty but could create an embarrassing 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 increased load of your stereo system Stock electrical systems which arein 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 wesuggestthe 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 thewirerouting Takecare when running signal level RCA cables to keep them dose together but isolated from the amplifier s power cables and any high power auto accessories
20. 823 Diecast Heatsink is patented under U S Patent No D401 225 HP 24dB octave High Pass LP 24dB octave Low Pass FULL Full Range Recommended fuses not supplied with amplifier 2 DESIGN FEATURES Power 360 2 channel 0 6 ji 00 1 Power 400 4 channel 000 0000 Crossover HP Full LP 0 t unch Rear Remote P Rear Gain De See RF LED ur GND 2 channel Power 500 T 00 1
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22. Variable Crossovers for front amp rear are variable from 50 2 210 2 and can be set to HP High Poss LP Low Poss or FULL Full Range 18 INSTALLATION Power 1000 2 CHANNEL Power 1000 2 channel Connect to remote turn on lead of source unit 4 Connect to chassis Less than 18 d ground of vehicle Power 1000 1 1004 ANL Or 2 50A AGU Connect to B of battery with appropriate fuse Keep grounds as short os possible Bridged Mono Mode Power 1000 2 channel RCA Input 40 min e RCA Inputs connect to both left and right channels Gain for left and right channels are set equally to balance the subwoofer Speaker Impedance should be 40 minimum Variable Crossover can be set to High Pass HP Low Poss LP or Full Range FULL 2 Channel Mode Power 1000 2 channel RCA Input e RCA Inputs connect to both left
23. alized training through Rockford Technical Training Institute Please read your warranty and retain your receipt and original carton for possible future use Great product and competent installations areonly 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 accessories in the U S call 480 967 3565 orFAX 480 967 8132 Forall other countries call 001 480 967 3565 or FAX 001 480 967 8132 PRACTICE SAFE SOUND CONTINUOUS EXPOSURE TO SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS OVER 10008 MAY CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING LOSS HIGH POWERED AUTOSOUND SYSTEMS MAY PRODUCE SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS WELL OVER 1308 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 purch
24. all cs resistor voice coil wire To simulate a speaker the Audio Graph PowerCube measures output power into 20 different loads It tests at8 ohms 4 ohms 2 ohms and 1 ohm Each of these impedances is also tested at 60 30 0 30 and 60 phase angles These different impedances and phase angles represent the shifts in impedance and phase that can occur a typical loudspeaker Si Information Cubed The data acquired in the testing procedure is then graphed in the form of a 3 dimensiond cube hence the name PowerCube The Phase Angle is expressed on the horizontal axis the Quiput Voltage is presented on the vertical axis and the Impedanceis displayed on the 7 axis Output Power in watts is listed on the left hand side for each impedance at each phase angle Audio Graph The PowerCube MODEL BEING VOLTAGE FROM 2 STEREO TED TERY BRIDGED MONO NERO AA Amplifier PUNCH 200 2 14 4V x 2 Rated Power 100 W 9 4 Ohms Serial No Owner ROCKFORD CORPORATION 80 60 157 W 156 W 157 W 60 162 W 273 W 258 W 251 W 256 W 9 271 390 W 356 W 346 PHASE ANGLES OUTPUT VOLTAGE w lt a a 352 W 390 W e Example of a Punch Amplifier PowerQube What is an Amplifier An amplifier by definition is a voltage generating device recreatingthesignal which is input to itidentically but with increased volume It will be connected to areacti
25. and right channels e Gain for left and right channels operate independently e Speaker Impedance for each channel should be 2Q minimum Variable Crossover can be set to High Poss HP Low Pass LP or Full Range FULL 3 Channel Mode Power 1000 2 channel RCA Input 40 min RCA Inputs connectto both left and right channels Gain for left and right channels are set equally to balance the subwoofer Speaker Impedance for each stereo channel should be 20 minimum Speaker Impedance for bridged mono channel should be 4Q minimum Variable Crossover must be set for Full Range FULL Passive Crossovers must be used for proper stereo mono operation OPERATION All Models Speaker Speaker L T passThru R Low Pass LP High Pass HP Operation Operation 1 3 DC m a m w E 5 ma Crossover Frequency HP Full LP Crossover Frequency HP Full LP Crossover Crossover 5 Ap SEET 5055 65 80110145 210 mn x 7 5055 65 80110145 210 500 E Frequency in Hz Frequency in Hz e HP Operation enables frequencies above the cut o
26. 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 10 Using Passive CROSSOVERS Apossive crossover is circuit hat uses capacitors and or coils andis placed on speaker leads between amplifier and speaker The crossover delegates aspecificrange of frequencies to thes peoker for optimum driver performance Acrossover network can perform one of three functions High Pass capaci lors Low Pass inductors or coils and Bandpass combination of capacitor and coil The most commonly used passive crossover networks are 6dB ociave systems These are easy to construct and require one component per filter Placing this filter in series with the circuit will reduce power to the speaker by 6 dB octave above or below the crossover point depending on whether itis a high pass or low pass filter More complex systems such as 12dB octave or 18 dB octave can cause impedance problems if not professionally designed Possivecrossovers aredirecily dependent upon thespeaker 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 dong with the speaker s impedance when deter
27. are complex and constantly changing In order to simulate this the IHF 202 standard calls for the input signd to the amplifier to be a 1 kHz bursted tone This signal is input on for 20 milliseconds endreduced20cB for 480 milliseconds Thesignd is gradually increas edin level until the amplifier s output exceeds 1 Total Harmonic Distortion THD At 1 distortion becomes audible therefore any power produced above that leva is considered unusable Many manufacturers represent their amplifiers output power in excess of 10 distortion They use many names for this measurement such Total Maximum Power or Maximum Output Power This is not indicative of the actual usable output power Listening to Loudspeakers Not Resistors Aloudspeoker is not resistor A resistor s value resistance measured in ohms is fixed Aloudspeaker s impedanceis dynamic Itis constantly changingin value dependent upon the frequency of the input signal Therefore measuring power with theamplifier loadedintoa4 ohm resistor is notthesameas meas uring power with the amplifier connected to a 4 ohm speaker Most people do not listen to music through a resistor 4 ohm speaker may experience a drop in impedance 4 6 times lower than its nominal printed impedance Aspeaker will dso create phase shifts in the signal that is passed through it These phase shifts happen because a speaker is an inductor voicecoil and a capacitor compliance of thesurround spider os w
28. ase 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 iii TABLE OF CONTENTS SPSCHM Gol e sene a E 1 Power Amplifier Accessory PACK AAA ee E 2 D S ON IF ui ann ET 3 nstallati on Consi clergatl onis scien 7 Mounfing LOCalion u 8 Batay Gnd 9 Wiring ihe Sys 85 9 11 Table of Component Vue 12 15 16 ON a 13 de 21 System DION iaa 24 A 28 Dynamic Power Measurements A 31 Warranty le 33 mencionadi for 34 GETTING STARTED Welcometo Rockford Fosgate This manual is designed to provide information for 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 hardto makesure all the information in this manual is current But as a
29. ased 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 2 Any cost or 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 1 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 limitation 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
30. asis discreto Ubicaci n Para EL MONTAJE Montaje en el Malatero Monte d amplificador verticalmente con las lineos 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 di menos 2 5 cm libres sobrela carcasa del amplificador Instalacion Por seguridad desconecte el terminal negativo dela bateria antes de comenzar la instalacion Terminal B El cable B debe provisto de un fusible a una distancia no mayor de 45am dela bateria Prepare el cable einstaled portafusibles en el compartimento del motor Los conexiones han de ser impermeables Terminal GND Prepare un trozo de cable para usarlo como toma de mosa Prepare un punto demosa en el chasis rascando y eliminando la pintura dela superficie de metal y limpielo de toda suciedad asegure el cable al chasis con un tornillo 35 Terminal REM 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 solida remote Funcionamiento Estereo Mono Power 360 Power 500 2 canales 2 canales Power 800 Power 1000 2 canales 2 canales Entradas 2 canales ms wi 2 m i Left Ga
31. diternator battery of the amplifier is not be fuse and wiring and repair os tween 10 5 and15 5 volts necessary If the voltage is or there is no voltage abovel5 5 volts havethedec present trical system inspected by an authorized car service center Amplifier is not properly Check wiringandrepair as nec grounded essary RCA Input from sourceunit Check connections substitute is not connected or not withknownworkingsourceand functioning properly cables and repair or replace as necessary Speaker leads are shorted Disconnect existing speakers toeach other or fothechas and test with known working sis of the vehicle speakers and wires If amplifier plays check and repair wiring and installation of speakers as necessary Speakers are defective Disconnect existing speakers and test with known working speakers If amplifier plays check and repair speakers as necessary 28 oz aooz TROUBLE o Diagnosis Remedy Speaker Output Low or Distorted Amplifier Noise Turn on Pop Input gain signal for amplifier Readustinput gains of amplifier is incorrectly set Source unit output too low or source unit has no output Low battery voltage or large voltage drops to the amplifier under load Voltage spike from output of preceding component is en tering amplifier through in put signdl Voltage spike from remote turn on lead is entering through REMinputterminal 29 Check
32. e output terminals of the amplifier If noise is gone re route thespedker cables away from sources of high voltage Check groundconnections and connectamplifiers signal pro cessors ando her components to a central location or try a different grounding point on chassis Check connections disconnect antenna from source unit If noise is gone install an an tenna ground loop isolator Supply referencegroundto the TOPAZ input circuit or floot ing input circuit in non Rock ford amps Connect shield of RCA input from auxiliary amp to chassis ground of radio An alternative method is to con nect the RCA shield to the amplifier s power ground ter mindl e If noise persists see your Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer 30 Dynamic POWER MEASUREMENTS About the Dynamic Power Measurements The Audio Graph PowerCube is a test instrument used to measure the output of an amplifier in accordance with IHF 202 industry standards The IHF 202 standard is a dynamic power measurement and was developed as a means of measuring power in a manner that best represents the Real World operation of an amplifier Mony manufacturers including Rockford Fosgate at times will measure amplifier power into a fixed resistor 4 ohm 2 ohm Whilethis method is useful insometypes of evaluation andtesting itis not representative of an amplifier that is connected to a speaker and playing music Music Music is dynamic the sound waves
33. ell 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 2 5 cm attorno a tutto l amplificatore Installazione Pe sicurezza scollegare il polo negativo della batteria dell auto prima di iniziare l installazione Terminale B cavo positivo Il cavo positivo deve essere protetto da un fusibile a non pi di 45 cm ddla batteria Terminare il cavo e installare il fusibile na vano motore Tutte le connessioni devono essere a prova d acqua 44 Terminale GND cavo negativo Deciderela lunghezza de cavo eterminarlo Prepararelamossa grattando la vernice dal tdaio dell auto ed eliminando tracce di olio o sporco Fissare il cavo di massa d telaio con una vite Terminale REM Consenso di accensione Collegare il cavo REM ad un positivo presente solo ad autoradio accesa normalmente il cavo pilota dell antenna elettrica o il cavo accessori dell 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 Stereo Mono Operation Power 360 Power 500 2 canale 2 canale Power 800 Power 1000 2 canale 2 canale Ingressi 2 Canale TIC O O Left Gain a Crossover Fret
34. ff point to poss to the speaker e FULL Operation enables all frequencies to pass to the speaker e LP Operation enables frequencies below the cut off point to pass to the speaker EDT Remote Punch Bass AII Models Install Punch Bass in a 1 convenient location under vehicle s dash 33Hz 45 67562 33Hz 45 67 58 n Orv 4 punch BASS Minimum Maximum Flat Boost Carefully increase potentiometer to add Punch to your boss frequencies Exercise caution when increasing Punch Bass Maximum boost can cause potential woofer damage caused by overexcursion All Models D Connect Pass Thru to input of secondary amplifier if needed See Note I Uk Pass Thru feeds signal to secondary amplifier e Signal from Pass Thru remains stereo Note If using High Level Inputs causes engine whine in an amplifier connected to the Poss Thru the Pass Thru amplifier should have its RCA input shield connected to the radio chassis ground Refer to the Troubleshooting section of this manual for more information Phase Warp Power 1000
35. huile Atache le odble au chassis avec une vis Terminal REM Connectez le fil REM une commande 12 volts positive de la source La commande 12 volts esthabituellement prisesur lasortieantenne decirique de la source ou la commande accessoire Si la source ne dispose pas de ces sorties nous vous recommandons d installer un interrupteur qui fournira un positif 12 volts au REM de l amplificateur Op ration ster amp o mono Power 360 Power500 2 canaux 2 canaux Power 800 Power 1000 2 canaux 2 canaux Entr es 2 canaux 39 Power 400 Power 800 4 canales 4 canales Entr es 4 Canaux pee Ji O LTT RN ZEN 20 min 20 min 20 min 20 min 40 BITTE LESEN SIE DIESE GEBRAUCHSANLEITUNG ZUERST SORGFALTIG DURCH DAS KANN SIE VOR DEM FALSCHEN EINSATZ AUSFALLEN ODER SOGAR BESCH DIGUNG DES PRODUKTES ODER IHRES FAHRZEUGES SCH TZEN EINLEITUNG Rockford Ingenieure haben die Power Verst rker entwickelt Mit h
36. illips 4 Speaker Power connector set screws 3 32 Allen 4 Endbell mounting screws 9 64 Allen 1 Allen wrench 3 32 1 Allen wrench 9 64 1 Inline fuseholder Power 360 Power 400 amp Power 500 2 channd amps 1 AGU 40 amp fuse Power 360 2 channd amp a AGU 50 amp fuse Power 400 4 channd amp Power 500 2 channd amps 1 Remote Punch Bass replacement part WP 2429 1 15 Remote Punch Bass cable replacement part CC 242 1 2 Remote Punch Bass bracket screws 4 x 7 16 Phillips NOTE Refer to the specifications section for recommended fuse sizes on the Power 800 2 channel Power 800 4 channel amp Power 1000 2 channe amps 8125 Power AMPLIFIER FEATURE CHART 1000 e N ESE meme 3 3 3 merear ES ES ES EURES E Cmm pena 1101 1220 TOPAZ patented noise eliminating circuitry m Hi Level Inputs for factory radios ff BANA RCA Inputs for aftermarket radios X Input Switches eliminates Y adaptors EEE CES Variable Punch Bass 048 18d8 4542 Variable Xover 50Hz 21042 HP FULL LP Crossover Slope Butterworth Additional information on features specifications and system designs can be found at www rockfordfosgate com Trans nova is patented under U S Patent No 4 467 288 DIAMOND is patented under U S Patent No 5 673 000 TOPAZ is patented under U S Patent No 5 751
37. in ight e SEN E m 6 42 R Pass Thru R 36 Funcionamiento Estereo Power400 Power 800 4 canales 4 canales Entradas 4 canales MIX fa OO Front qu T Gain Remote 5 Punch Bass Front Rear rossover Crossover Frequency Frequency REM D 2 gt ESES IR RR RR B GND LE In RFE MT MIN MIX HIN 20 min 20 min 20 min 20 min 37 ATTENTION Veuillez lire les instructions suivantes pour l installation de cet amplificateur Ne pas les suivre pourrait causer des blessures ou endommager le v hicule INTRODUCTION Les ing nieurs de Rockford Fosgate ont con u l omplificoteur Power pour supporter l environnement rude de l automobile en d livrant une qualit de son sup rieure dons un ensemble efficace fiable et flexible Trans rans e nova est un circuit de bos voltage dons l tage de pr omplification de tous les amplificateurs Punch qui reproduit un son musica
38. l d air comme du cristal ettr s r d m me tr s haut volume Ced est accompagn du TOPAZ un circuit unique employ pour liminer les probl mes de bruits parcsites associ s aux syst mes audiomobile et leur installation La fiabilit est gorontie gr ce au circuit de protection NOMAD la technologie MOSFET et DSM Composants Mont s en Surface am liorent l efficacit de l amplificateur L ensemble de ces atouts donne l amplificateur Power une qualit de son in galable sous une carrosserie pare balles 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 dons l habitade 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 2 5 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 Terminal B est imp ratif qu il y cit un fusible sur le c ble pour la connexion la masse Pr parez le ch ssis en grattant la peinture de la surface m tallique et nettoyez la salet et l huile Attache le c ble au chassis avec une vis 38 Terminal GND Pr parez unelongueur dec blepour la connexion lamasse Pr parez lech ssis engationtlapdinturecelasurfacem dliqueeinetioyez lasdet eti
39. mining amplifier loads CAUTION The Power ampli fiers are not recommended for impedance loads below 2Qstereo 402 bridged mono loads 11 TABLE OF CROSSOVER COMPONENT VALUES d 2 6dB Octave Low Pass 6dB Octave High P ass S i Impedance L Low Poss Inductor C High Pass Capacitor For more information see your Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer 12 INSTALLATION Power 360 2 CHANNEL Power 500 2 CHANNEL Power 800 2 CHANNEL 360 Power500 Power 800 2 channel 2 channel 2 channel onnect to B of battery with appropriate fuse Keep grounds as short as possible Bridged Mono Mode Power 360 Power500 Power 800 2 channel 2 channel 2 channel RCA Input 40 min e RCA Inputs connect to both left and right channels e Gain for left ond right channels are set equally to balance the subwoofer e Speaker Impedance should be 4Q minimum e Variable Crossover can be set to High Pass HP Low Pass LP or Full Range FULL
40. rape 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 main body or chassis of the vehicle 27e MouNriNG LOCATION Themounting location and position of your amplifier will havea 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 maximize the performance of your amplifier care should be taken to ensure adequate 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 nof recommended Passenger Compartment Mounting Mounting the amplifier in the passenger compartment will work as long as you provide a suffident amount of air for the amplifier to cool itself If you aregoing to mount the amplifier under the seat of the vehicle you musthave at least 1 2 54am of air gap around the amplifier s heatsink Mounting the amplifier with less than
41. re constantly finding new ways to improve our product this information is subject to change without notice TROUBLE Sections marked Sections marked Sections marked ADVANCED OPERATION INSTALLATION TROUBLESHOOTING indude in depth indude slam dunk include recommendations for technical information wiring connections curing installation problems INTRODUCTION Rockford engineers designed the Power amplifiers to provide an awesome amount of power whil edeliveringsuperior sound in aconvenientand efficient package The TRANS ana amp patented TRANS e nova topologies are low voltage circuits usedin the preamp stage of the Power amplifiers that let music sound crystal clear and very real even when played at high volumelevels This is matched with TOPAZ auniquegrounding circuit used 1o eliminate noise problems ossociated with cor audio systems and their installation The use of a protection circuit called NOMAD along with MOSFET DSM Discrete Surface Mount and innovative MEHSA heat dissipating technologies improves amplifier efficiency The result of these components give the Power amplifier awesome sound audlity in a Bullet Proof package Power AMPLIFIER Accessory PACK The acosssory pack shipped with the Power amplifiers indudes the mounting hardware necessary to secure the amp to the vehide Installation amp Operation Manual Punch Verification Certificate 4 Amplifier mounting screws 8 x 3 4 Ph
42. sichert sein Preparieren Si dieKabell ngen undmontieren Sieden Sicherungshalter im Motorraum ALLE Verbindungen m ssen wasserdicht sein 41 GND Anschlu Preparieren Sie hr Kabel f r die Negativ Leitung Erdung Preparieren Sie de Anschlubstelle des Erdungskabels indem Sie das Metall gr ndich reinigen und vom Lack befreien Befestigen Sie nun die Erdung an dieser Stelle mit einer Schraube REM Anschlu Verbinden Sie das Ein und Ausschaltungskontroll Kabe mit Ihrem Radio 12 Volt positiv Normderweise verwenden Sie hierf r die Ant Remote Ihres Radios oder ein eigens daf r vorgesehenes Kabel Amp Remote Solltelhr Radio desen Anschlub nicht besitzen so verwenden Sie eine 12 Volt Spannung dieSie durch einen Schalter ein und ausschalten k nnen Stereo Mono Operation Power 360 Power 500 2 Kanales 2 Kanales Power 800 Power 1000 2 Kanales 2 Kanales Eing nge 2 Kanales 42 Stereo Operation Power 400 Power 800 4 canales 4 canales Eing nge 4 Kanales I Rear Crossover Rear RENS Punch Bass
43. system with known work ing source and repair or replace original source as needed Check the alternator battery fuse and power and ground wiring Repair os necessary Disconnect input signd to amplifier and turn amplifier on and off If noise is dimi nated connect REM lead of amplifier to source unit with a delay turn on module Useadifferent 12 voltsource for REM lead of amplifier i e battery direct If noise is diminated use a relay to isolate amplifier from noisy turn on output OUBLE Engine Noise Engine Noisewhen using high level inputs Noise is radiating into RCA signal cable Bad component in the sig nal chain Noise is radiating into speoker cables Multiple grounds in the audio system Groundloopbetween source unit and antenna TOPAZ input circuitry in Rockford amps or floating input circuitry innon Rock ford amps does not have reference to chassis ground This noise if any occurs at the auxiliary am plifier whose inputs are fed from the pass thru output of the first amp Check connections run the RCAcables on adifferentroute away from sources of high current Check connections bypass additional components cross overs andequalizers between the source unit and ampli fier Connect one component at a time to determine the culprit Repair or replace com ponents as necessary Disconnect existing speokers and connect a test speaker to th
44. veload the speoker Theimpedance of this load and phase of the signd possing through the load will vary dependent upon the frequency of the input signal music Therefore aperfectamplifier will be dole to maintain thesame output voltage regardless ofload characteristics and will no alter thesignal itis reproducing A perfect amplifier when measured by the Audio Graph PowerCube would present data that forms a perfect cube Unfortunately amplifiers are not perfect Thelaws of physics generally preventit A great amplifier is about the best one can hope to attain As you con see by the PowerCube and as you will experience by listening your Punch amplifier is a GREAT AMPLIFIER zd WARRANTY INFORMATION Rockford Corporation offers a limited warranty on Rockford Fosgate products on the following terms e Length of Warranty 3 years on electronics 90 days on electronic B stock receipt required 2 years on source units 90 days on speoker 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 purch
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