Rockford Fosgate T500-1bd CP Installation & Operation Manual

Rockford Fosgate T500-1bd CP Installation & Operation Manual

Constant power amplifiers

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Installation
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Installation et fonctionnement
Instalación y funcionamiento
Einbau und Betrieb
Installazione e funzionamento

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  • Page 1 Installation & Operation Installation et fonctionnement Instalación y funcionamiento Einbau und Betrieb Installazione e funzionamento...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    NTRODUCTION 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.
  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    Installation Section of this manual. 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 constantly finding new ways to improve our product, this information is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 4: Design Features

    ESIGN EATURES T500-1bd CP T1000-1bd CP T1500-1bd CP Power LED (T op of unit - Not Shown) – This Blue LED illuminates when the unit is turned on. Thermal LED (T op of unit - Not Shown) – This Red LED illuminates if the amplifier internal components become too hot and engage the thermal protection.The amplifier will shut down to cool if this occurs.
  • Page 5: Installation

    NSTALLATION INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS The following is a list of tools needed for installation: Fuse-holder and fuse. Battery post wrench (See specifications for fuse rating) Hand held drill w/assorted bits Volt/Ohm Meter 1/8" diameter heatshrink tubing Wire strippers Assorted connectors Wire crimpers Adequate Length—Red Power Wire Wire cutters Adequate Length—Remote Turn-on Wire...
  • Page 6: Battery And Charging

    WIRING THE SYSTEM CAUTION:If you do not feel comfortable with wiring your new 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.
  • Page 7: Power Connection

    NSTALLATION Prepare the Remote turn-on wire for for attachment to the amplifier by stripping 5/8" 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.
  • Page 8: Operation

    PERATION 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 Using the screws supplied, install the mounting clip.
  • Page 9: Troubleshooting

    ROUBLESHOOTING NOTE:If you are having problems after installation follow the Troubleshooting procedures below. Procedure 1: Check Amplifier for proper connections. Verify that POWER light is on. If POWER light is on skip to Step 3, if not continue. Check in-line fuse on battery positive cable. Replace if necessary. Check fuse(s) on amplifier.
  • Page 10: Specifications

    CMRR (Common Mode Rejection Ratio) >55dB @ 1KHz Damping Factor >200 THD+N (Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise) (T500-1bd CP) < 0.5% @ 1 ohm THD+N (Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise) (T1000-1bd CP) < 0.7% @ 1 ohm THD+N (Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise) (T1500-1bd CP) <...
  • Page 11: Limited Warranty Information

    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.
  • Page 12 Rockford Fosgate Rockford Corporation 546 South Rockford Drive Tempe, Arizona 85281 U.S.A. In U.S.A., (480) 967-3565 - Customer Service 1-800-669-9899 In Europe, Fax (49) 8503-934014 In Japan, Fax (81) 559-79-1265 www.rockfordfosgate.com 10/2009 E.W.R. “WebWizard” Printed in Malaysia 1230-56132-01...

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