6
I
NSTALLATION
Center Console
Mounting the source unit in the center console provides optimum access. Be sure the installation
does not interfere with the operation of the gear shift or parking brake. The source unit should have
a mounting angle within ±20° from horizontal.
Glove Box
Mounting the source unit in the glove box is adequate, but does not provide easy access. Glove box
mounting should only be done if “Instrument Panel” or ”Center Console,” mounting is not
acceptable (i.e., maintaining integrity of older vehicles with metal dashboards.) The source unit
should be mounted within ±20° from horizontal.
Under Dash
Mounting the source unit under the dash is adequate, but does not provide easy access. Under dash
mounting should only be done if “Instrument Panel,” ”Center Console” or ”Glove Box” mounting is
not acceptable. Mount the source unit off to the side of the driver's area to reduce interference with
the parking brake, gear shift, or operating pedals. The source unit should be mounted within ±20°
from horizontal.
WIRING THE SYSTEM
NOTE
: The unit has a diagram decaled to it to help you connect your system.
CAUTION
: If you do not feel comfortable with wiring your new source unit, please
see your local Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer for installation.
CAUTION
: Before installation, disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal to
prevent damage to the unit, fire and/or possible injury.
1. Install the
16-Pin Power Harness
by connecting the corresponding wires to the electrical and
audio system. Solder and heat shrink all connections for a reliable installation. For each
connection, cut a 1" piece of heat shrink tubing and slide over one of the wires. Strip each wire
3/8" then twist together and solder. Slide the tubing over the connection and shrink the tubing
with a hot air gun until no bare wire is exposed.
2. Connect the
BLACK
wire to chassis ground. Prepare the chassis ground by scraping any paint
from the metal surface and thoroughly clean the area of all dirt and grease. Strip the end of the
wire and attach a ring connector. Fasten the wire to the chassis using a non-anodized screw and
star washer.
3. Connect the
YELLOW
wire to a source of co12V (for retaining memory on user-
programmed functions). The source should always have +12V, even when the ignition is off and
the car is not running.
4. Connect the
RED
wire (Ignition) to a source of sw12V (is on only when ignition key is
in “accessory” or “run” position). Connect the
RED
wire to a sw12 volt positive source.
The switched signal is usually taken from the ACC (accessory) position of the ignition. If the
vehicle does not have an ACC position, connect the wire to the switched ON position of the
ignition. The current consumption through this wire is negligible.
5. Connect the
LT. BLUE
wire to the “Remote Turn-On” leads of the amplifier(s). This will turn-on
the external amplifiers when the source unit is powered on.
6. Connect the
BLUE/RED
wire to the “Power Antenna” lead. This will raise a fully automatic
antenna when the source unit is powered on, but only when the unit is in Tuner Mode.
7. Connect the Speaker Wires (if external amplifiers are not used) to the corresponding speaker
leads by soldering and heat shrinking all connections for a reliable installation. If only one pair
of speakers is utilized in the system, use only the
FRONT
speaker leads and heat shrink the
unused
REAR
leads to prevent from shorting out. Be sure to maintain speaker polarity.
DO NOT
chassis ground any speaker leads as unstable operation may result.
!
!
