Rockford Fosgate PBR500X1 User manual

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BOOSTED RAIL MONO AMPLIFIER
PBR300X1
PBR500X1
Installation &
Operation
Installation et fonctionnement
lnstalaci6n y funcionamiento
Einbau und Betrieb
lnstallazione e funzionamento

INTRODUCTION
Dear Customer,
Congratulations on your purchase of the world's finest brand of car audio amplifiers. At Rockford Fosgate we are
fanatics about musical reproduction at its best, and we are pleased you chose our product. Through years of
engineering expertise, hand craftsmanship and critical testing procedures, we have created a wide range of
products that reproduce music with all the clarity and richness you deserve.
For maximum performance we recommend you have your new Rockford Fosgate product installed by an
Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer, as we provide specialized training through Rockford Technical Training Institute
(RTTI). Please read your warranty and retain your receipt and original carton for possible future use.
Great product and competent installations are only a piece of the puzzle when it comes to your system. Make sure
that your installer is using I 00% authentic installation accessories from Rockford Fosgate in your installation.
Rockford Fosgate has everything from RCA cables and speaker wire to Power line and battery connectors. Insist on
it! After all, your new system deserves nothing but the best.
To add the finishing touch to your new Rockford Fosgate image order your Rockford accessories, which include
everything from T-shirts to jackets and hats.
To get a free brochure on Rockford Fosgate products and Rockford accessories,
visit our web site at: www.rockfordfosgate.com
or, in the U.S. call 1-800-669-9899 or FAX [phone].
For all other countries, call +00 1-480-967-3565 or FAX [phone].
PRACTICE SAFE SOUND™
Continuous exposure to sound pressure levels over I OOdB may cause permanent
hearing loss. High powered auto sound systems may produce sound pressure levels well
over 130dB. Use common sense and practice safe sound.
If, after reading your manual, you still have questions regarding this product, we recommend that you see
your Rockford Fosgate dealer. If you need further assistance, you can call us direct at
1-800-669-9899. Be sure to have your serial number, model number and date of purchase available when
you call.
The serial number can be found on the outside of the box. Please record it in the space provided below as
your permanent record. This will serve as verification of your factory warranty and may become useful in
recovering your unit if it is ever stolen.
Serial
Number:
Model Number: ------------------------------------
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ...•...••.••..•...•... 2
Safety Instructions ..•.........••... 3
Design Features .......•.••.••••••. 4
Installation • .•.•..•.••...••••...• 5-7
Installation Considerations .............. 5
Mounting Locations
.................... 5
Battery and Charging
.................. 6
Wiring the. System
................... 6-7
Operation . •..••..•.•......•••...•. 8
Remote Punch EQ (Option) ............. 8
Adjusting
Crossover Frequency .......... 8
Variable High
Level Adjustment .......... 8
Adjusting Gain
........................ 8
Troubleshooting .•.....••...••••.•• 9
Specifications • . . . . . . . . • • . • . . • • . . . I 0
Limited Warranty Information ••.•• I I
NOTE: Review each section for more detailed information.
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Rockford Fosgate,
the Rockford Fosgate logo, and the PUNCH logo are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of Rockford Corporation.

GETTING
STARTED
Welcome
to
Rockford Fosgate! This manual
is
designed
to
provide informatio·n for the owner,
salesperson and installer. For those
of
you who want quick information on how
to
install this product,
please turn
to
the
fnscallatlon Section
of
this manual.
Other
information can be located
by
using
the
Table
ofContents.We.
at
Rockford Fosgate, have worked.
very hard
to
make sure
aU
the
information
in
this manual
is
current.
But.
as we are constantly
finding
new ways
to
improve
our
product, this
information
is
subject
to
change without notice.
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
~WARNING
This symbol with
"WARNING"
is
intended
to
alert
the
user
to
the
presence
of
important
instructions. Failure
to
heed
the
instructions
will
result
in
severe injury
or
death.
~CAUTION
This symbol with
"CAUTION"
is
intended
to
alert
the
user
to
the
presence
of
important
instructions. Failure
to
heed
the
instructions
can result
in
injury
or
unit damage.
A\
CAUTION:
To
prevent injury and damage
to
the
unit, please read and follow
the
~
instructions
in
this manual.
We
want
you
to
enjoy this system,
not
get
a
headache.
Lh
CAUTION
If
you feel unsure
about
installing this system yourself, have it installed
by
a
• qualified Rockford Fosgate technician.
A\_
CAUTION
Before installation, disconnect
the
battery
negative (-) terminal
to
prevent
~
damage
to
the
unit, fire
and/or
possible injury.
CONTENTS
OF
CARTON
Punch
Boosted
Rail
Mono
PBR300XI
or
PBRSOOX
I Amplifier
Installation &
Operation
Manual
Speaker
Harness
(Output)
RCA/Speaker
Harness
(Input)
Visit
our
web
site
for
the
latest information
on
all
Rockford
products.
www.rockfordfosgate.com
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DESIGN
fEATURES
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I.
BRT(Boosted
Rail
Technology)
LED
-This
LED
illuminates when
the
unit
is
in
boost
mode.
2.
Power/Protect
LED-
This
LED
illuminates
Blue
when
the
unit
is
turned
on and Red
if
a
short
circuit/low impedance
is
detected
at
the
speaker connections
or
the
amplifier's internal components
become
too
hot
engaging
the
protection.
The
amplifier
will
shut down
to
cool
if
this occurs.
3.
Extruded
Aluminum
Heatsink
-The
extruded aluminum heatsink of
the
Punch amplifier dissipates
heat generated
by
the
amplifier's circuitry.
4.
Speaker
Harness
Connection
(Output)-
The Molex connection
port
for
the
mating+
and-
speaker harness.
5.
Remote
Punch
EQ
(Optional
Controller)
-The
Remote Punch EQ connection
is
made with a
RJ-45
cable and can be installed
in
a variety
of
ways for easy control access.The control
is
used
to
boost
low and/or
high
frequency information
to
overt:ome road noise.
NOTE:
Punch EQ2 circuit
is
only active with
the
use
of
the
OPTIONAL
Remote
Punch EQ.
(RF
Model# -PEQ)
6.
Variable
Crossover
-
Is
a built-in 12dB/octave
Butterworth
filter with a
crossover
point variable
from 35Hz
to
250Hz.
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.
RCA/Speaker
Harness
Connection
(Input)
-The
Molex connection
port
for
the
mating
RCA/Speaker harness.
9.
High/Low
Level
Switch
-Allows
for
the
selection
of
either
High Levei(Speaker)
or
Low
Levei(RCA) connection for
the
Input.
I0.
Variable
High
Level
Adjustment
-With
the
High Level Switch engaged a variable
4V
to
6V
DC(Direct
Current)
offset voltage input
turn
on
can
be
set.
I
I.
Power
Terminals
-The
Molex connection
port
for
the
mating Remote/Ground/Power
plug.
4

INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
CONSIDERATIONS
The
following
is
a list
of
tools needed for installation:
Fuse-holder and fuse.
Wire
cutters
(See specifications for fuse rating) # 1 Standard screwdriver
Volt/Ohm Meter
Wire
strippers
Wire
crimpers
Battery
post
wrench
Hand held drill w/assorted bits
I/8" diameter heatshrink tubing
Assorted
connectors
Adequate
Length-Power
Wire
Adequate
Length-Remote
Turn-
on
Wire
Adequate
Length-Ground
Wire
NOTE:
We
recommend a I0 AWG(PBR300X I
)/8 AWG(PBR500X
I)
wire for use on
the
power
(B+)
and ground (GND) connections.
This section focuses on
some
of
the
vehicle considerations for installing
your
new amplifier.
Pre-planning your system layout and
best
wiring routes
will
save installation time.
When
deciding on
the
layout
of
your new system, be
sure
that
each
component
will
be easily accessible for making adjustments.
~CAUTION:
If
you feel unsure
about
installing this system yourself,
have
it
installed by a
• qualified technician.
~CAUTION:
Before installation, disconnect
the
battery
negative (-)
terminal
to
prevent
damage
to
the
unit,
fire
and/or
possible injury.
Before beginning any installation, follow
these
simple rules:
I.
Be
sure
to
carefully read and understand
the
instructions before attempting
to
install
the
unit.
2.
For safety, disconnect
the
negative lead from
the
battery prior
to
beginning
the
installation.
3.
For easier assembly,
we
suggest you run
all
wires prior
to
mounting
your
unit
in
place.
4. Route
all
of
the
RCA cables close
together
and away from any
high
current
wires.
5.
Use
high
quality
connectors
for a reliable installation and
to
minimize signal
or
power
loss.
6.
Think before you drill!
Be
careful
not
to
cut
or
drill into gas tanks, fuel lines, brake
or
hydraulic lines,
vacuum lines
or
electrical wiring when working on any vehicle.
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
plastic 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
the
appropriate fuse holder and fuse on
the
+
12V
power
,wire within
18"
(45.7 em)
of
the
battery
terminal.
I
0.
When
grounding
to
the
chassis
of
the
vehicle, scrape
all
paint from
the
metal
to
ensure a good, clean
ground connection. Grounding connections should be as
short
as possible and always be connected
to
metal
that
is
welded
to
the
main body,
or
chassis, of
the
vehicle.
MOUNTING
LOCATIONS
Engine
Compartment
Never
mount
this unit
in
the
engine compartment. Mounting
the
unit
in
the
engine
compartment
will
void
your warranty.
Trunk
Mounting
Mounting
the
amplifier vertically
or
inverted
will
provide adequate cooling
of
the
amplifier.
Mounting
the
amplifier on
the
floor
of
the
trunk
will
provide
the
best
cooling of
the
amplifier.
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.
tf
you are going
to
mount
the
amplifier
under
the
seat
of
the
vehicle,
you must have
at
least
I"
(2.54cm)
of
air gap around
the
amplifier's heatsink.
Mounting
the
amplifier with less than
I"
(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. 5

INSTALLATION
BATTERY AND CHARGING
Amplifiers will put an increased load on the vehicle's battery and charging system. We recommend
checking your alternator and battery condition
to ensure that the electrical system has enough capacity to
handle the increased load of your stereo system. Stock electrical systems which are in good condition
should be able
to handle the extra load of any Punch Series amplifier without problems, although battery
and alternator
life can be reduced slightly. To maximize the performance of your amplifier, we suggest the
use of a heavy duty battery and an energy storage capacitor.
WIRING THE SYSTEM
Lt. CAUTION: If you do not feel comfortable with wiring your new unit, please see your
local Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer for installation.
Lt. CAUTION: Before installation, disconnect the battery negative (-)terminal to prevent
damage to the unit, fire and/or possible injury.
Lh. 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.
I. Plan the wire routing. Keep RCA cables close together but isolated from the amplifier's power cables
and any
high power auto accessories, especially electric motors.This is done to prevent coupling the
noise from radiated electrical fields into the audio signal. When feeding the wires through the firewall
or any metal barrier, protect them with plastic or rubber grommets to prevent short circuits. Leave
the wires long at this p9int to adjust for a precise fit at a later time.
NOTE: We recommend a I0 AWG(PBR300X I)/ 8 AWG(PBRSOOX I) wire for use on the power (B+)
and ground (GND) connections.
2. Prepare the RED wire (power cable) for attachment to the
amplifier by stripping 3/8" of insulation from the end of the wire.
Insert
the bared wire into the B+ terminal and tighten the set
screw to secure the cable in place.
NOTE: The B+ cable MUST be fused 18" or less from the vehicle's
battery. Install
the fuseholder under the hood and ensure
connections
are water tight.
3. Trim the RED wire (power cable) within 18" of the battery and
splice
in a inline fuse holder (not supplied). See Specifications for
the rating of the fuse to be used. DO NOT install the fuse at
this time.
0
4. Strip 1/2" from the battery end of the power cable and crimp a large ring terminal to the cable. Use
the ring terminal to connect to the battery positive terminal.
5. Prepare the BLACK wire (Ground cable) for attachment to the amplifier by stripping 3/8" of
insulation from the end of the wire. Insert the bare wire into the GROUND terminal and tighten the
set screw to secure the cable in place. Prepare the chassis ground by scraping any paint from the
metal surface and thoroughly clean the area of all dirt and grease. Strip the other end of the wire and
attach a ring connector. Fasten
the cable to the chassis using a non-anodized screw and a star washer.
NOTE: Keep the length of the BLACK wire (Ground) as short as possible.Always less than
30"(76.2cm).
6. Prepare the Remote turn-on wire for for attachment to the amplifier by stripping 3/8" of insulation
from
the end of the wire. Insert the bared wire into the REMOTE terminal and tighten the set screw
to secure the wire in place. Connect the other end of the Remote wire to a switched 12 volt positive
source.The switched voltage
is usually taken from the source unit's remote amp on lead. If the source
unit does not have this output available, the recommended solution is to wire a mechanical switch in
line with a 12 volt source to activate the amplifier.
6

INSTALLATION
Power
Connection
Connect to Source unit's
accessory lead or
switched
12v
source
Connect to
chassis ground
ofvehicle*
*Keep
Grounds
as
short
as
possible
NEG
Vehicle
Battery
See
Specifications
for
Fuse Rating
Fuse
I
Less
than
18"
7.
Securely
mount
the
amplifier
to
the
vehicle
or
amp rack.
Be
careful
not
to
mount
the
amplifier on
cardboard
or
plastic panels. Doing
so
may
enable
the
screws
to
pull
out
from
the
panel due
to
road
vibration
or
sudden vehicle stops.
8.
Connect
from source signal
by
plugging
the
RCA cables into
the
RCA/Speaker Harness input jacks,
then insert
the
four
pin
Molex
connector
into
the
mating four pin INPUT
connector
at
the
amplifier.
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NOTE:
When
the
installation requires a
High
Levei(Speaker) input,
the
RCA/Speaker
Harness
will
need
to
be
cut
on
the
speaker wire side
of
the
y-splitter.Then
connect
the
white
to
the
left(+), white/black
to
the
left(-), grey
to
the
right(+),
Cut
and grey/black
to
the
right(-) corresponding vehicle wires.
Vehicle
Speakers
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CAUTION:
Always
ensure
power
is
off
or
disconnected
at
the
amplifier before
~
connecting RCA cables. Failure
to
do
so may cause injury, damage
to
the
amplifier
and/or
connected
components.
9.
Connect
the
speakers. Strip
the
speaker wires
1/2"
and connect
to
the
Speaker
Wire
Harness
(PBR300X
I)
or
insert
the
bare wire into
the
Mol
ex
speaker terminal and tighten
the
set
screw
to
secure into place
(PBRSOOX
I),
then
insert
the
Mol
ex
connector
into
the
mating
SPEAKER
connector
at
the
amplifier.
Be
sure
to
maintain
proper
speaker polarity.
DO
NOT
chassis ground any
of
the
speaker leads as unstable operation may result.
I0. 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. Install inline fuse near battery connection.
NOTE:
Follow
the
diagrams for
proper
signal polarity. 7

OPERATION
REMOTE
PUNCH
EQ
(Option)
NOTE:
Previous
(prior
to
2007) Punch Bass and Para-
Punch
remotes
will
not
work
with
these
amplifiers.
NOTE:Use
the
instructions
that
came with
the
remote
for
a variety
of
mountings
that
fit
your
preference.
Quick
Install
I.
Using
the
screws supplied, install
the
mounting clip.
2.
Slip
the
remote
onto
the
mounting clip until it snaps
into place.
3.
Route and
connect
the
cable
to
the
remote
and
amplifier.
Maximum
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boost
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at
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~CAUTION:
Overexcursion
and
subsequent
damage may
occur
at
high levels
of
boost.
ADJUSTING
CROSSOVER
FREQUENCY
The crossover
is
set
to
Low Pass
only,
enabling frequencies below
the
cut-off point
to
pass,
a~justable
between 35-250Hz.
Turn
the
crossover adjustment knob
to
the
minimum setting.
With
the
system
playing,
turn
the
crossover adjustment knob up slowly until
the
desired crossover point
is
achieved.
VARIABLE
HIGH
LEVEL
ADJUSTMENT
For a high level(speaker) input application
the
High/Low Level Switch needs
to
set
to
High.
With
the
switch
set
to
High, utilizing a
6V
DC(Direct
Current)
offset voltage,
the
Punch Boosted
Rail
amplifier can be
turned
on/off allowing
the
REM
to
be
used as an
output
to
turn
on/off an amplifier
or
other
accessory.
The variable
high
level
adjustment can be used
to
delay
the
turn on eliminating induced noise,
turn on/off pop.
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GAIN
FREQ.
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Hz
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65
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LOW
HL
ADJUST
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4V
6V
To
adjust
the
gain
setting, turn
the
amplifier gains
all
the
way down (counter-clockwise).Tum
the
source unit
volume up
until
distortion
is
audible and then turn it down a bit until
the
distortion
is
inaudible.This
will
be about
all
the
way lip on
most
source units. Next, increase
the
amplifier
gain
setting
until
adequate volume
is
achieved.
NOTE:
Best
signal
to
noise and dynamic range are realized with
the
gain
at
minimum. Most users
find
adequate
gain
and volume
is
achieved
at
about
halfway
in
the adjustment range.
A\
CAUTION:
Avoid setting
the
amplifier
gain
very
high
as noise and distortion will increase
~
significantly.
NOTE:
For a
more
in
depth setting procedure, contact Rockford Technical Support.
8

TROUBLESHOOTING
NOTE:
If
you are having problems after installation follow
the
Troubleshooting procedures below.
Procedure
I:
Check
Amplifier
for
proper
connections.
Verify
that
POWER
light
Is
on.
If
POWER
light
Is
on skip
to
Step
3,
If
not
continue.
I.
Check
in-line fuse on
battery
positive cable. Replace
if
necessary.
2.
Verify
that
Ground
connection
is
connected
to
clean metal
on
the
vehicle's chassis. Repair/replace
if
necessary.
3.
Verify
there
is
9
to
16
Volts
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
l:
Protect
light
is
on.
I.
This
is
a sign
of
a possible
short
in
the
speaker connections.
Check
for
proper
speaker connections
and use an
ohm
meter
to
check
for
possible
shorts
in
the
speaker wiring.Too low
of
a speaker
impedance may also cause
Protect
to
light.
2.
In
the
event
that
the
speaker connections
are
not
the
issue, check
for
proper
speaker impedance and
rewire
if
needed.This can also be a sign
of
driving
the
amplifier
at
very
high
power
levels
without
adequate airflow around
the
amplifier. Shut off
the
system and allow amplifier
to
cool.
Check
that
the
vehicle charging system
is
maintaining
proper
voltage.
If
the
previous items
do
not
solve
the
problem, a
fault may be
in
the
amplifier, call
customer
service for support.
Procedure
3:
Check
Amplifier
for
audio
output.
I.
Verify
good
RCA/Speaker input connections
at
stereo
and amplifier.
Check
entire length
of
cables
for
kinks, splices, etc.Test RCA/Speaker inputs for AC volts with
stereo
on. Repair/replace
if
necessary.
2.
Disconnect RCA/Speaker input from amplifier.
Connect
RCA/Speaker input from
test
stereo
directly
to
amplifier input.
Procedure
4:
Check
Amplifier
if
you
experience
Turn-on
Pop.
I.
Disconnect input signal
to
amplifier and
turn
amplifier on and
off.
2.
If
the
noise
is
eliminated,
connect
the
REMOTE
lead
of
amplifier
to
source
unit with a delay
turn-on
module.
OR
I.
Use a different
12
Volt
source
for
REMOTE
lead
of
amplifier (i.e.
battery
direct).
2.
If
the
noise
is
eliminated, use a relay
to
isolate
the
amplifier from noisy
turn-on
output.
OR
I.
In
a
high
level(speaker) input application
the
Variable
High
Level
Adjustment can be used
to
delay
the
turn on eliminating turn on/off pop.
Procedure
5:
Check
Amplifier
if
you
experience
excess
Engine
Noise.
I. Route
all
signal carrying wires (RCA, Speaker cables) away from
power
and ground wires.
OR
2.
Bypass any and
all
electrical
components
between
the
stereo
and
the
amplifier(s).
Connect
stereo
directly
to
input
of
amplifier.
If
noise goes away
the
unit being bypassed
is
the
cause
of
the
noise.
OR
3.
Remove existing ground wires for
all
electrical components. Reground wires
to
different locations.
Verify
that
grounding location
is
clean, shiny metal free
of
paint,
rust
etc.
OR
4.
Add secondary ground cable from negative
battery
terminal
to
the
chassis metal
or
engine block
of
vehicle.
OR
5.
Have
alternator
and
battery
load
tested
by
your mechanic.Verify
good
working
order
of
vehicle
electrical system including distributor, spark plugs, spark plug wires, voltage regulator etc.
9

SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL-
PUNCH
PBR300X
I PBRSOOXI
Continuous
Power
Rating
(RMS) -
Measured
at
I
4.4
Battery
Volts
4
Q
Load Mono 75
Watts
x I 175
Watts
x I
2Q Load Mono
ISO
Watts
x
I 300
Watts
x
I
I
Q
Load Mono
Dimensions: Height
Width
Length
External Battery Fuse Rating
300Watts
x I
1.53"
(3.90cm)
4.25"
(I
0.8cm)
6.75" (17.2cm)
30A
"A"Weighted
Signal
to
Noise Ratio
Referenced
to
I
Watt
into
4
ohms
"A"Weighted
Signal
to
Noise Ratio
Referenced
to
rated
output
into
4
ohms
Crossover
Slope
Crossover
Frequency
Frequency Response
Signal
Voltage Adjustment Range(RCA Input)
Signal
Voltage Adjustment Range(Speaker Input)
Protection
Equalization PEQ (Punch Equalization)
Input Impedance
OperatingVoltage
CMRR
(Common
Mode Rejection Ratio)
Damping Factor
THD+N
(Total Harmonic Distortion+Noise)
SOOWatts
x
I
1.53"
(3.90cm)
4.25"
(I
0.8cm)
8.25" (20.9cm)
80A
~85
dB
~
105
dB
12dB/octave Butterworth
variable from 35Hz
to
250Hz
20Hz
to
250Hz
±
I.OdB
Variable from 150mV
to
4V
Variable from 400mV
to
I
IV
Short
circuit protection shut downs
the
amplifier
in
case of very low impedance,
shorted
speaker wires,
or
shuts down
the
amplifier
in
case
of
overheating.
Variable from
OdB
to
+18dB @ 45Hz
20K ohms
9
to
16
Volts
DC
>SSdB@
I
kHz
>200
<
0.2%@
4 ohm
These
specifications
are
Amplifier Power Standard CEA-2006 Compliant
Specifications
subject
to
change
without
notice
10

LIMITED
WARRANTY
INFORMATION
Rockford
Corporation
offers a limited warranty
on
Rockford Fosgate
products
on
the
following terms:
Length
of
Warranty
Soun:e
Units,
Speakers, Signal Processors
and
PUNCH
Amplifiers
_- I
Year
POVVER
Amplifiers
-2 Years
Any
Factory
Refurbished
Product
-
90
days
(receipt
required)
What
is
Covered
This
warranty
applies only
to
Rockford Fosgate products sold
to
consumers
by Authorized
Rockford Fosgate Dealers
in
the
United States
of
America
or
its possessions. Product
purchased by
consumers
from an Authorized Rockford Fosgate
Dealer
in
another
country
are
covered only by
that
country's Distributor and
not
by Rockford
Corporation.
Who
is
Covered
This
warranty
covers only
the
original purchaser
of
Rockford
product
purchased from an
Authorized Rockford Fosgate
Dealer
in
the
United States.
In
order
to
receive service,
the
purchaser
must
provide Rockford with a copy
of
the
receipt stating
the
customer
name, dealer
name,
product
purchased and
date
of
purchase.
Products found
to
be
.defective during
the
warranty period
will
be
repaired
or
replaced
(with a
product
deemed
to
be
equivalent)
at
Rockford's discretion.
What
is
Not
Covered
I.
Damage caused by accident, abuse,
improper
operations,water, theft, shipping
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
4. Any
product
which has had
the
serial
number
defaced, altered,
or
removed
5. Subsequent damage
to
other
components
6. Any
product
purchased outside
the
U.S.
7.
Any
product
not
purchased from an Authorized Rockford Fosgate
Dealer
Limit
on
Implied
Warranties
Any implied warranties including warranties
of
fitness for use and merchantability are limited
in
duration
to
the
period
of
the
express warranty
set
forth
above.
Some states
do
not
allow limitations
on
the
length
of
an implied warranty,
so
this 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
Contact
the
Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer you purchased this
product
from.
If
you
need
further
assistance,
call
1-800-669-9899 for Rockford
Customer
Service.
You
must
obtain an
RA#
(Retum
Authorization
number)
to
return
any
product
to
Rockford
Fosgate.
You
are
responsible for shipment
of
product
to
Rockford.
E.U
Warranty
This
product
meets
the
current
EU
warranty requirements,
see
your
Authorized dealer for
details.
I I

Installation assistance available at:
RFTECH
www.rockfordfosgate.com/rftech
Rockford Fosgate
Rockford Corporation
600 South Rockford Drive
Tempe,Arizona 85281 U.S.A.
In U.S.A., [phone] - Customer Service 1-800-669-9899
www.rockfordfosgate.com
1230-56692-03 Printed in Thailand

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Rated Power : 500
Watts
Serial#:
Tested
By:
BRIAN
RUSSELL
Birth
Date:
01/16/2012
Engineering
Inspection
Data
CEA
Test
Voltage:
+14.4V
Actual Power
Channel
Separation:
N/A
THD+N
@
Rated
Power:
0.
070%
215 X 1
@4
Ohms
Frequency
Response:
PASS
PASS
377 X
@2
Ohms
Speaker
Short
Protection:
587 X
@1
Ohms
Thermal
Management:
PASS
Punch
®
EQ
Circuit:
PASS
Final
Inspection:
PASS
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587
Power
measured
in
acc
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a
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with
CEA-2
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Specifications.
Max
Power: 1761 Watts
This
Rockford
Fosgate
amplifier
has
been
tested
us
ing
state
of
the
art
equipment
to
ens
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that
it
me
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or
exceeds
its
r
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SllJcifications
.

Are You Engineered to Rock, Or Wired for Stock?
Get a One Year Extended Warranty when you use matching Rockford Fosgate or Lightning
Audio Amplifier Installation kit with this Amplifier!
We want you to getthe performance and reliability that made Rockford Fosgate Amplifiers Famous. Using poor-quality
under-spec wiring is a guaranteed
way to get less than you paid for from your system.
We are so certain that getting your system wired to rock with the right wire and cables will make a difference, that we will
give you and additional 1 year warranty on your amp when you use the matching amplifier installation kit. See your dealer
to determine the matching kit for this amplifier.
To extend your warranty under this program attach the amplifier installation kit serial number sticker or the UPC code
removed from the original amplifier installation kit package in the box below. Keep this form along with your original
purchase receipt.
One warranty extension per amplifier regardless of the number of amplifier kits purchased.
Limit on Implied Warranties
Any implied warranties including warranties of fitness for use and merchantabilityare limited in duration to the period of the express warranty
setforth above. Some states
do not allow limitations in the length of an implied warranty, so this limitation may not apply. No person is
authorized to assume for Rockford Fosgate any other liabilityin connection with the sale of the product.
Howto Obtain Service Under the Extended Warranty Program:
Th e amplifier must be returned by the customer (you) or an authorized Rockford Fosgate retailer with acopy of the original receipt and the
ORIGINAL Performance Verification Certificate with the amplifier installation kit serial numbersticker,or the UPC code from the original
amplifier installation kit package, attached.
Contact
the Authorized Rockford Fo sgate Dealeryou purchased this product from . Ifyou need further assis tance, call 1-800-669-9899
for Rockford Customer Service.
You mustobtain an RA# (Return Authorization number) to return any product to Rockford Fosgate.
You are responsible for shipment of product to Rockford.
EU Warranty
Thisproduct meets th e current EU warranty r eq uirements; see yourAuthorized dealerfor details.
"This Additional One-YearWarranty"is
only available where allowed under local laws.
Attach Amplifier Installation Kit
Serial Number
or UPC Code
from original packaging here.
1220-52746- 01