Rockford Fosgate PS300-12 Installation and operating manual

PS300·12
Features
12" 300 Watt Powered Subwoofer
Installation
Reference
Sheet
General Features
•Flexible mounting options (hardware included)
•
Quick disconnect Power and Input connections for
easy removal
Woofer Features
12" High output woofer
(application specific/optimized)
•Heavy-duty molded
ABS slot-port enclosure
(internally damped)
•Bass reinforcing
protective "Loading Plate"
(no grill
needed)
Specifications
System Specifications
Frequency Response: 28 - 90Hz
Power Rating (RMS/Max): 300W I 600W
Enclosure Type: 6th order vented
Enclosure Displacement: 26.231 Liters I0.9 cu.ft.
Net Weight: 35.I Lbs. I15.921 Kg.
Dimensions (HxWxD): 11.23"x21.18"x15.27"
Woofer Specifications
Fs (Hz): 36.3Hz
Re (Ohms):
1.600
SPL (db - IW/I M): 89dB
BL(T*M): 8. I
Xmax (mm): 8.5mm
Sd (cm2): 530
Magnet (oz): 56oz.
Voice Coil (in): 2.0
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Amplifier Features
•True 300 Watt RMS proprietary power amplifier
(closed
loop optimized)
•
Proprietary EQ/Compensation and fixed high order
low-pass filter
•Intelligent
auto turn on/off function
•Optional
remote bass level control (OdB to +20dB)
•
Separate line level and speaker level inputs
(harness included)
•
Custom extruded aluminum amplifer heat sink
•Thermal overload
protection circuitry for maximum
safe run
time
Amplifier Specifications
Input Sensitivity: ~ I50mV -3.9V
Input Impedance:
20kO
Low-Pass Filter: 24dB/octave @ 90Hz
EQ: multi-pole cascadin circuitry
THD @Rated Power: <0.10%
SIN Ratio: 95.8dB
Fuse Rating:
40A
PowerWire Input: up to 8AWG
LED Indicators: Power IThermal
Replacement Parts
Power Connector: (AP pack) I I30-55 I19-0 I
Hi-Level Input Harness: (AP pack) I130-55 I19-0 I
Mounting Hardware: I130-55768-0I
Subwoofer: 1465-55501-0I
Specifications subject to change without notice.

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LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT
Rockford Corporation offers a limited warranty on Rockford Fosgate products on the following terms:
Length ofWamJnty
Amplified Subwoof'ers -IYear. Any Factory RefurtHshed 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 ofthe receipt stating the customer name,dealer name, produa purchased and date of
purchase. Products
found to be defective dUring the warranty period will be repaired or replaced
(with aproduct 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 produa
3. Service performed by anyone other than Rockford or an Authorized Rockford Fosgate Service Center
4.Any produa 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
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Umit on ImpliedWamJnties
Any implied warranties including warranties of fitness for use and merchantlbility are limited in duration to the
period ofthe 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
Contaa theAuthorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer Y9U purchased this product from. If you need further
assistance, call 1-800-669-9899 for Rockford Customer Service.You must obtain an AM (Retum
Authorization number) to return any product to Rockford Fosgate.You are responsible for shipment
of produa
to Rockford.
EUWamJnty
This product meets the current EU warranty requirements, see yourAuthorized dealer for details.