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Dear Customer,
Congratulations on your purchase of the world’s finest brand of car audio
products. At Rockford Fosgate we are fanatics about musical reproduc-
tion 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 Rockford Fosgate in your
installation. Rockford Fosgate has everything from RCA cables and
speaker wire to power wire and battery connectors. Insist on it! After all,
your new system deserves nothing but the best.
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Visit our web site for the latest information on all Rockford products
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If, after reading your manual, you still have questions regarding this prod-
uct, 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.
Safety
This symbol with “WARNING” is intended to
alert the user to the presence of important in-
structions. Failure to heed the instructions will
result in severe injury or death.
This symbol with “CAUTION” is intended to
alert the user to the presence of important in-
structions. Failure to heed the instructions can
result in injury or unit damage.
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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.
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If you feel unsure about installing this system yourself, have it installed
by a qualified Rockford Fosgate technician.
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Before installation, disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal to
prevent damage to the unit, fire and/or possible injury.
Introduction
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PRACTICE SAFE SOUND
Continuous exposure to sound pressure levels over 100dB 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.
PRATIQUEZ UNE ÉCOUTE SANS RISQUES
Une exposition continue à des niveaux de pression acoustique upérieurs à
100 dB peut causer une perte d’acuité auditive permanente. Les systèmes
audio de forte puissance pour auto peuvent produire des niveaux de
pression acoustique bien au-delà de 130 dB. Faites preuve de bon sens et
pratiquez une écoute sans risques
PRACTIQUE EL SONIDO SEGURO
El contacto continuo con niveles de presión de sonido superiores a 100
dB puede causar la pérdida permanente de la audición. Los sistemas de
sonido de alta potencia para automóviles pueden producir niveles de
presión de sonido superiores a los 130 dB. Aplique el sentido común y
practique el sonido seguro.
PRAKTIZIEREN SIE SICHEREN SOUND
Fortgesetzte Geräuschdruckpegel von über 100 dB können beim
Menschen zu permanentem Hörverlust führen. Leistungsstarke
Autosoundsysteme können Geräuschdruckpegel erzeugen, die weit über
130 dB liegen. Bitte wenden Sie gesunden Menschenverstand an und
praktizieren Sie sicheren Sound.
OSSERVATE LE REGOLE DEL SUONO SENZA PERICOLI
La costante esposizione a livelli di pressione acustica al di sopra dei
100dB possono causare la perdita permanente dell’udito. I sistemi
audio ad alta potenza possono produrre livelli di pressione acustica ben
superiori ai 130dB. Si consiglia il buon senso e l’osservanza delle regole
del suono senza pericoli
2 Introduction
3 Specifications
4-5 Design Features
6-16 Installation
Installation Considerations
Mounting Locations
Battery and Charging
Wiring the System
17 Operation
Adjusting Gain
Adjusting Crossover Frequency
Input Switch
Variable Phase
Punch EQ (Variable & Selectable)
Remote Punch Level Control
18 Troubleshooting
19-26 Additional Languages
French
Spanish
German
Italian
28 Limited Warranty Information
CEA 2006
Power ratings on Rockford Fosgate amplifiers conform to CEA-2006 industr
y standards. These guidelines
mean your amplifier’
s output power ratings are REAL POWER numbers, not inflated marketing ratings.
Mode
R150X2
R250X4
R300X4
R400-4D
R600-4D
R600X5
R250X1
R500X1D
R750-1D
R1200-1D
Rated Power -
Continuous
Power Rating
(RMS) Measured
@ 14.4V
50x2 @ 4 ohms
75x2 @ 2 ohms
150x1 @ 4 ohms*
40x4 @ 4 ohms
60x4 @ 2 ohms
125x2 @ 4 ohms*
50x4 @ 4 ohms
75x4 @ 2 ohms
150x2 @ 4 ohms*
75x4 @ 4 ohms
100x4 @ 2 ohms
200x2 @ 4 ohms*
100x4 @ 4 ohms
150x4 @ 2 ohms
300x2 @ 4 ohms*
50x4 @ 4 ohms
75x4 @ 2 ohms
150x2 @ 4 ohms*
Sub: 200x1 @ 4 ohms
Sub: 300x1 @ 2 ohms
150x1 @ 4 ohms
250x1 @ 2 ohms
300x1 @ 4 ohms
500x1 @ 2 ohms
250x1 @ 4 ohms
500x1 @ 2 ohms
750x1 @ 1 ohm
400x1 @ 4 ohms
800x1 @ 2 ohms
1200x1 @ 1 ohm
Crossover
Slope
12 dB/Oct
12 dB/Oct
12 dB/Oct
12 dB/Oct
12 dB/Oct
12 dB/Oct
12 dB/Oct
12 dB/Oct
12 dB/Oct
12 dB/Oct
Crossover
Frequency
V
ariable 50Hz-250Hz
V
ariable 50Hz-250Hz
V
ariable 50Hz-250Hz
V
ariable 50Hz-250Hz
V
ariable 50Hz-250Hz
V
ariable 50Hz-250Hz
V
ariable 50Hz
-250Hz
V
ariable 50Hz-250Hz
V
ariable 50Hz-250Hz
SS: 15Hz-40Hz
V
ariable 50Hz-250Hz
SS: 15Hz-40Hz
Punch EQ
V
ariable 0 -
+
12dB @
45Hz
Selectable 0/
+
6dB/
+
12dB
@ 45Hz
Selectable 0/
+
6dB/
+
12dB
@ 45Hz
V
ariable 0 -
+
18dB @
45Hz
V
ariable 0 -
+
18dB @
45Hz
Selectable 0/
+
6dB/
+
12dB
@ 45Hz
Sub: V
ariable 0 -
+
12dB
@ 45Hz
V
ariable 0 -
+
12dB @
45Hz
V
ariable 0 -
+
12dB @
45Hz
V
ariable 0 -
+
18dB @
45Hz
V
ariable 0 -
+
18dB @
45Hz
Operating
V
oltage
9-16VDC
9-16VDC
9-16VDC
9-16VDC
9-16VDC
9-16VDC
9-16VDC
9-16VDC
9-16VDC
9-16VDC
Frequency
Response
20Hz-20kHz
20Hz-20kHz
20Hz-20kHz
20Hz-20kHz
20Hz-20kHz
20Hz-20kHz
20Hz-250Hz
20Hz-250Hz
20Hz-250Hz
20Hz-250Hz
Batter
y Fuse
Rating (not
supplied)
20A
50A
50A
50A
100A
80A
30A
50A
100A
150A
THD+N @
Rated Power
<1.0% @ 4 ohms
<1.0% @ 2 ohms
<1.0% @ 4 ohms
<1.0% @ 2 ohms
<1.0% @ 4 ohms
<1.0% @ 2 ohms
<1.0% @ 4 ohms
<1.0% @ 2 ohms
<1.0% @ 4 ohms
<1.0% @ 2 ohms
F/R:
<1.0% @ 4 ohms
<1.0% @ 2 ohms
Sub:
<1.0% @ 4 ohms
<1.0% @ 2 ohms
<1.0% @ 4 ohms
<1.0% @ 2 ohms
<1.0% @ 4 ohms
<1.0% @ 2 ohms
<1.0% @ 4 ohms
<1.0% @ 2 ohms
<1.0% @ 1 ohm
<1.0% @ 4 ohms
<1.0% @ 2 ohms
<1.0% @ 1 ohm
Input Sensitivity
150mV
-4V Low Level
450mV
-12V High Level
150mV
-4V Low Level
450mV
-12V High Level
150mV
-4V Low Level
450mV
-12V High Level
150mV
-4V
150mV
-4V
150mV
-4V Low Level
450mV
-12V High Level
150mV
-4V Low Level
450mV
-12V High Level
150mV
-4V Low Level
450mV
-12V High Level
150mV
-4V
150mV
-4V
Input Imped-
ance
20k
20k
20k
20k
20k
20k
20k
20k
20k
20k
S/N Ratio CEA
2006
>80dB
>80dB
>80dB
>70dB
>70dB
F/R: > 80dB
Sub: >80dB
>80dB
>80dB
>75dB
>75dB
S/N Ratio @
Rated Power
>100dB
>100dB
>100dB
>90dB
>90dB
F/R: >100dB
Sub: >100dB
>100dB
>100dB
>100dB
>100dB
Channel
Separation
>50dB
>50dB
>50dB
>50dB
>50dB
>50dB
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Common Mode
Rejection Ratio
>40dB
>55dB
>40dB
>55dB
>55dB
>55dB
>40dB
>55dB
>55dB
>55dB
Damping Factor
>200dB
>200dB
>200dB
>200dB
>200dB
F/R: >200dB
Sub: >200dB
>200dB
>200dB
>200dB
>200dB
Dimensions
(LxWxH)
11.2”
x
6.8”
x
2”
(28.5cm x 17.2cm x 5.1 cm)
11.2”
x
6.8”
x
2”
(28.5cm x 17.2cm x 5.1 cm)
13.2”
x
6.8”
x
2”
(33.5cm x 17.2cm x 5.1 cm)
9.1”
x
6.8”
x
2”
(23.1cm x 17.2cm x 5.1 cm)
11.1”
x
6.8”
x
2”
(28.2cm x 17.2cm x 5.1 cm)
13.2”
x
6.8”
x
2”
(33.5cm x 17.2cm x 5.1 cm)
11.2”
x
6.8”
x
2”
(28.5cm x 17.2cm x 5.1 cm)
8.5”
x
6.8”
x
2”
(21.6cm x 17.2cm x 5.1 cm)
9.1”
x
6.8”
x
2”
(23.1cm x 17.2cm x 5.1 cm)
11.1”
x
6.8”
x
2”
(28.2cm x 17.2cm x 5.1 cm)
* Rated power when amplifier is wired in a bridged configuration.
