Rockford Fosgate 250 2-Channel, 360 2-Channel, Owner's manual

Installation
and
Operation
Power 250 2-Channel
Power 360 2-Channel
Power 400 4-Channel
Power 500 2-Channel
Power 600 5-Channel
Power 800 2-Channel
Power 800 4-Channel
Power 1000 2-Channel
Páginas de Referencia para la Instalación
Schéma d’Installation
Installations Beiblatt
Istruzioni di Installation
Power Amplifier

Sections marked
TROUBLESHOOTING
include recommendations for
curing installation problems
Sections marked
INSTALLATION
include “slam dunk”
wiring connections
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.
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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
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Model Number:__________________________________

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 installa-
tion. 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.
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PRACTICE SAFE SOUND™
CONTINUOUS EXPOSURE TO SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS OVER 100dB
MAY CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING LOSS. HIGH POWERED AUTOSOUND
SYSTEMS MAY PRODUCE SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS WELL OVER 130dB.
USE COMMON SENSE AND PRACTICE SAFE SOUND.

Specifications
POWER 250 POWER 360 POWER 400 POWER 500 POWER 600.5 POWER 800 POWER 800 POWER 1000
2-channel 2-channel 4-channel 2-channel 5-channel 2-channel 4-channel 2-channel
Dynamic Power Rating
(IHF-202 Standard) - Measured at 14.4 Volts Front/Rear + Subwoofer
Bridged into a 4ΩLoad 3
20 Watts x 1 481 Watts x 1 232 Watts x 2 710 Watts x 1 232 Watts x 2 + —960 Watts x 1 525 Watts x 2 1460 Watts x 1
Per channel into a 2ΩLoad 160 Watts x 2 242 Watts x 2 127 Watts x 4 330 Watts x 2 120 Watts x 4 + 240 Watts x 1 480 Watts x 2 270 Watts x 4 730 Watts x 2
Per channel into a 4ΩLoad 100 Watts x 2 154 Watts x 2 84 Watts x 4 210 Watts x 2 75 Watts x 4 + 115 Watts x 1 240 Watts x 2 150 Watts x 4 450 Watts x 2
Continuous Power Rating
(Competition Standard)
Measured at 13.8 Battery Volts
RMS continuous power / channel, 62.5 Watts x 2 90 Watts x 2 50 Watts x 4 125 Watts x 2 50 Watts x 4 + 100 Watts x 1 200 Watts x 2 100 Watts x 4 250 Watts x 2
both channels driven into a 4Ω
load from 20Hz to 20kHz with
<
0.05% Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
RMS continuous power / channel, 125 Watts x 2 180 Watts x 2 100 Watts x 4 250 Watts x 2 100 Watts x 4 + 200 Watts x 1 400 Watts x 2 200 Watts x 4 500 Watts x 2
both channels driven into a 2Ω
load from 20Hz to 20kHz, with
<
0.1% Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
RMS continuous power bridged 250 Watts x 1 360 Watts x 1 200 Watts x 2 500 Watts x 1 200 Watts x 2 + —800 Watts x 1 400 Watts x 2 1000 Watts x 1
into a 4Ωload from 20Hz to
20kHz, with
<0.1% Total Harmonic
Distortion (THD)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighted) >100dB >100dB >100dB >100dB >100dB >100dB >100dB >100dB
Crossover Slope (Butterworth) 24dB/octave 24dB/octave 24dB/octave 24dB/octave 24dB/octave 24dB/octave 24dB/octave 24dB/octave
Crossover Frequency 50Hz –210Hz 50Hz –210Hz 50Hz –210Hz 50Hz –210Hz 50Hz –210Hz 50Hz –210Hz 50Hz –210Hz 50Hz –210Hz
Specifications are subject to change without notice.

POWER 250 POWER 360 POWER 400 POWER 500 POWER 600.5 POWER 800 POWER 800 POWER 1000
2-channel 2-channel 4-channel 2-channel 5-channel 2-channel 4-channel 2-channel
Dimensions (end caps installed) 2.4" (6.1cm) H 2.4" (6.1cm) H 2.4" (6.1cm) H 2.4" (6.1cm) H 2.4" (6.1cm) H 2.4" (6.1cm) H 2.4" (6.1cm) H 2.4" (6.1cm) H
9.9" (25.06cm) W 9.9" (25.06cm) W 9.9" (25.06cm) W 9.9" (25.06cm) W 9.9" (25.06cm) W 9.9" (25.06cm) W 9.9" (25.06cm) W 9.9" (25.06cm) W
11.4" (28.88cm) L 12.4" (31.42cm) L 13.4" (33.96cm) L 13.4" (33.96cm) L 18.4" (46.74cm) L 18.4" (46.74cm) L 18.4" (46.74cm) L 18.4" (46.74cm) L
Heatsink Type (internal use only) #2 #3 #4 #4 #4 #6 #6 #6
Frequency Response (±0.5dB) 20Hz - 20kHz 20Hz - 20kHz 20Hz - 20kHz 20Hz - 20kHz 20Hz - 20kHz 20Hz - 20kHz 20Hz - 20kHz 20Hz - 20kHz
Bandwidth (±3dB) 20Hz - 200kHz 20Hz - 200kHz 20Hz - 200kHz 20Hz - 200kHz 20Hz - 200kHz 20Hz - 200kHz 20Hz - 200kHz 20Hz - 200kHz
Damping Factor @ 4Ω>200 >200 >200 >200 >200 >200 >200 >200
(at output connector)
Slew Rate 30 Volts/ ms 30 Volts/ ms 30 Volts/ ms 30 Volts/ ms 30 Volts/ ms 30 Volts/ ms 30 Volts/ ms 30 Volts/ ms
IM Distortion (IHF) <0.05% <0.05% <0.05% <0.05% <0.05% <0.05% <0.05% <0.05%
Source Unit Compatibility 17V max. (RCA) 17V max. (RCA) 17V max. (RCA) 17V max. (RCA) 17V max. (RCA) 17V max. (RCA) 17V max. (RCA) 17V max. (RCA)
(+15dB gain overlap)
Input Sensitivity (+0dB gain overlap) 250mV~4V (RCA) 250mV~4V (RCA) 250mV~4V (RCA) 250mV~4V (RCA) 250mV~4V (RCA) 250mV~4V (RCA) 250mV~4V (RCA) 250mV~4V (RCA)
Protection NOMAD - Internal analog-computer output protection circuitry limits power in case of overload. Thermal switch shuts down the amplifier in case of overheating.
Battery Fuse Rating 30A 40A 50A 50A 50A 60A* 60A* 2-50A or 1-100A*
(External to Amplifier)
Fuse Type ATC ATC AGU AGU AGU AGU AGU 2-AGU OR 1- ANL
Equalization (45Hz Punch Bass) Variable Variable Rear Variable Variable Variable Variable Rear Variable Variable
(0 to +18dB) (0 to +18dB) (0 to +18dB) (0 to +18dB) (0 to +18dB) (0 to +18dB) (0 to +18dB) (0 to +18dB)
Input Impedance 20k ohms 20k ohms 20k ohms 20k ohms 20k ohms 20k ohms 20k ohms 20k ohms
* recommended fuse not supplied with amplifier
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Specifications

Table of Contents
Specifications.............................................................................................. i
Introduction ................................................................................................1
Power Amplifier Accessory Pack....................................................................1
Feature Chart ..............................................................................................2
Design Features ..........................................................................................3
Installation Considerations ............................................................................8
Mounting Location ......................................................................................9
Battery and Charging ................................................................................10
Wiring the System......................................................................................10
Using Passive Crossovers............................................................................12
Table of Component Values ........................................................................13
Installation................................................................................................14
Operation..................................................................................................23
System Diagrams ......................................................................................26
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................30
Dynamic Power Measurements....................................................................32
Warranty Information ................................................................................34
International Information ............................................................................35

– 1 –
Introduction
Rockford engineers designed the Power series amplifiers to withstand the
rugged automotive environment while delivering superior sound quality in
a flexible, reliable, and efficient package. TRANS•ana is a low voltage cir-
cuit in the preamp stage lets the music sound crystal clear and very real,
even when played at high volume levels. This is matched with TOPAZ, a
unique grounding circuit used to eliminate noise problems associated with
car audio systems and their installation. Flexibility is accomplished with the
use of a built-in variable crossover. The use of a protection circuit called
NOMAD, along with MOSFET and DSM (Discrete Surface Mount) technol-
ogies improve amplifier efficiency. The result of these components give the
Power amplifier awesome sound quality in a “Bullet Proof”package.
Explanations of these technologies, most of which are exclusively designed
and patented by Rockford, are described in the Technical Design Features.
Power Amplifier Accessory Pack
The accessory pack shipped with the Power amplifiers includes the mount-
ing hardware necessary to secure the amp to the vehicle.
Installation & Operation Manual
Punch Verification Certificate
(4) Amplifier mounting screws (#8 x 3/4" Phillips)
(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 250, Power 360 & Power 400 amps)
(1) AGU 30 amp fuse (Power 250 2-channel amp)
(1) AGU 40 amp fuse (Power 360 2-channel amp)
(1) AGU 50 amp fuse (Power 400 4-channel & Power 600 5-channel amps)
(1) Remote Punch Bass (replacement part #WP-2429)
(1) 15' Remote Punch Bass cable (replacement part #CC-2421)
(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 & Power 1000 2-channel
amps.

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POWER AMPLIFIER MODEL Power Power Power Power Power Power Power Power
250 360 400 500 600 800 800 1000
# of CHANNELS 224 25242
Stable Into: (stereo/mono) 2Ω/4Ω2Ω/4Ω2Ω/4Ω2Ω/4Ω2Ω/4Ω2Ω/4Ω2Ω/4Ω2Ω/4Ω
CIRCUITRY1
TRANS•ana –circuit topology x x x x x x x –
TRANS•nova –patented circuit topology2––– ––––x
DIAMOND –patented MOSFET driver stage3––– ––––x
Class-G –high efficiency topology ––– –––––
MEHSA –heat dissipating technology x x x x xxxx
TOPAZ –patented noise eliminating circuitry4xxx xxxxx
DSM –discrete surface mount x x x x xxxx
MOSFETs –power supply & output devices x x x x xxxx
NOMAD –protection circuit x x x x xxxx
FEATURES
Die Cast Heatsink x x x x xxxx
Hi-Level Inputs –for factory radios ––– –––––
RCA Inputs –for aftermarket radios x x x x xxxx
Input Switches –eliminates “Y”adaptors ––x–––x –
Pass-Thru –feeds signal to aux. amp x x x x xxxx
Pwr/Spk Screw Terminals ––– –––––
Pwr/Spk Block Terminals x x x x xxxx
4 Gauge PWR/GND x x x x xxxx
Variable Punch Bass (0dB ~+18dB @ 45Hz) Remote Remote Remote Rear Remote Remote Remote Remote Remote
Rear Rear
Variable Xover (50Hz ~ 210Hz) HP/FULL/LP
5
HP/FULL/LP
5
HP/FULL/LP
5
HP/FULL/LP
5
HP/FULL/LP
5
HP/FULL/LP
5
HP/FULL/LP
5
HP/FULL/ LP
5
Crossover Slope (Butterworth) 24dB 24dB 24dB 24dB 24dB 24dB 24dB 24dB
Phase Warp ––– ––––x
1Additional information on features, specifications and system designs can be found at: www.rockfordfosgate.com 2Trans•nova is patented under "U.S. Patent No. 4,467,288"
3DIAMOND is patented under "U.S. Patent No. 5,673,000" 4TOPAZ is patented under "U.S. Patent No. 5,751,823"
5HP = 24dB/octave High-Pass / LP = 24dB/octave Low-Pass / FULL = Full Range
Power Amplifier Feature Chart

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Design Features
1. 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 a 30% improvement of cooling over conventional extrusion
heatsink designs.
2. Speaker/Power Terminals –The heavy duty, gold-plated terminal block con-
nectors (+ and –) will accept 4 gauge cable and are immune to corrosion that
can cause signal degradation.
3. REM Terminal –This spade terminal is used to remotely turn on and turn off the
amplifier when +12V DC is applied.
4. Signal Input Switch (Power 400, Power 800 4-channel & 600 5–channel
amplifiers) –This switch allows the amplifier to be driven with either 2 or 4
pairs of inputs.
5. RCA Input Jacks –The industry standard RCAjacks provide an easy connection
for signal level input. They are gold-plated to resist the signal degradation
caused by corrosion.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Remote Punch Bass –The Punch Bass 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
centered at 45Hz variable from 0dB to +18dB. Connection is made with a
cable using RJ-45 and can be installed under the dash for remote control access.
9. Internal Crossover –The internal crossover is a 24dB/octave Butterworth filter
selectable for High-Pass (HP), Full Range (FULL), or Low-Pass (LP) operation
variable from 50Hz to 210Hz.
10. LED Power Indicator –The LED illuminates when the unit is turned on.
11. Phase Warp (Power 1000 2-channel amplifier) –The phase warp is a variable
control used to adjust the phase of the output signal relative to the phase of the
input signal. The phase warp is most noticable when the system is playing a
sine wave (test tone). When used with the proper test equipment, this feature
can increase the relative SPL in a system.

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Power 250
2-channel
2
2
1
8
9
9
5
2
2
7
7
3
6
1
0
Power 360
2-channel
Speaker
+ L -
Crossover Frequency
Left Gain Input
Pass-Thru
LR
LR
Right
Gain Remote
Punch Bass
HP-Full-LP
Crossover
Speaker
+ R -
65
80
55
50
110
210 Hz
145
190
REM
B+ GND
2
10
52
9
8
77
9
2
6
1
3