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Rockford Fosgate 250 2-Channel, 360 2-Channel, 400 4-Channel, 500 2-Channel, 600 5-Channel, 800 2-Channel, 800 4-Channel, 1000 2-Channel Installation And Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 Power 250 2-Channel Power 360 2-Channel Power 400 4-Channel Power 500 2-Channel Power 600 5-Channel Power 800 2-Channel Power 800 4-Channel Power 1000 2-Channel Power Amplifier Páginas de Referencia para la Instalación Schéma d’Installation Installations Beiblatt Istruzioni di Installation Installation Operation...
  • Page 2 If, after reading your manual, you still have questions regarding this product, we rec- ommend 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.
  • Page 3 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 wearables, which include everything from T-shirts and jackets to hats and sunglasses.

  • Page 4: Specifications

    Specifications POWER 250 2-channel Dynamic Power Rating (IHF-202 Standard) - Measured at 14.4 Volts Bridged into a 4 Load 320 Watts x 1 Per channel into a 2 Load 160 Watts x 2 Per channel into a 4 Load 100 Watts x 2 Continuous Power Rating (Competition Standard) Measured at 13.8 Battery Volts...
  • Page 5 Specifications POWER 250 2-channel Dimensions (end caps installed) 2.4" (6.1cm) H 9.9" (25.06cm) W 11.4" (28.88cm) L Heatsink Type (internal use only) Frequency Response (±0.5dB) 20Hz - 20kHz Bandwidth (±3dB) 20Hz - 200kHz Damping Factor @ 4 >200 (at output connector) Slew Rate 30 Volts/ ms IM Distortion (IHF)

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Specifications... i Introduction ...1 Power Amplifier Accessory Pack ...1 Feature Chart ...2 Design Features ...3 Installation Considerations ...8 Mounting Location ...9 Battery and Charging ...10 Wiring the System...10 Using Passive Crossovers...12 Table of Component Values ...13 Installation ...14 Operation...23 System Diagrams ...26 Troubleshooting ...30...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction Rockford engineers designed the Power series amplifiers to withstand the rugged automotive environment while delivering superior sound quality in a flexible, reliable, and efficient package. TRANS• is a low voltage cir- cuit in the preamp stage lets the music sound crystal clear and very real, even when played at high volume levels.

  • Page 8: Feature Chart

    Power Amplifier Feature Chart POWER AMPLIFIER MODEL Power # of CHANNELS Stable Into: (stereo/mono) 2 /4 CIRCUITRY 1 TRANS•ana – circuit topology TRANS•nova – patented circuit topology 2 DIAMOND – patented MOSFET driver stage 3 Class-G – high efficiency topology MEHSA –...

  • Page 9: Design Features

    Design Features 1. Cast Aluminum Heatsink – The cast aluminum heatsink of the Power amplifier dissipates heat generated by the amplifier's circuitry. The inherent advantage of casting provides a 30% improvement of cooling over conventional extrusion heatsink designs. Speaker/Power Terminals – The heavy duty, gold-plated terminal block con- nectors (+ and –) will accept 4 gauge cable and are immune to corrosion that can cause signal degradation.
  • Page 10 Power 250 2-channel Power 360 2-channel Speaker + L - 210 Hz Input Left Gain Right Remote Crossover Frequency Gain Punch Bass Pass-Thru – 4 – HP-Full-LP Crossover Speaker + R -...
  • Page 11 Power 400 4-channel Front Crossover Input HP-Full-LP Power 500 2-channel Speaker + L - 210 Hz 210 Hz Front Front Gain Crossover Crossover Frequency Frequency Front Pass-Thru Rear 210 Hz Input Left Gain Right Crossover Frequency Gain Pass-Thru – 5 – Rear Crossover Rear...
  • Page 12 Power 600 5-channel Sub LP Crossover Punch Frequency Bass 210 Hz Power 800 2-channel Speaker + L - Rear Rear Crossover Punch Remote Frequency Bass Gain Punch Bass 6/4/2 Input Rear Front Sub- Sub- Sub+ Sub+ 210 Hz Input Left Gain Right Crossover Frequency Gain...
  • Page 13 Power 800 4-channel Front Crossover Input HP-Full-LP Power 1000 2-channel Speaker + L - 210 Hz 210 Hz Front Front Rear Gain Crossover Crossover Frequency Frequency Front Pass-Thru Rear Input Right Phase Crossover Left Remote Gain Warp Frequency Gain Punch Bass 210 Hz Pass-Thru –...

  • Page 14: Installation Considerations

    Installation Considerations This is a list of tools you will need for installing the Power amplifier: • Voltmeter • Electric hand drill w/assorted bits • 17' (5 m) Red Power Wire • 12' (4 m) Remote Turn-On Wire • 1.5' (45 cm) Black Grounding Wire This section focuses on some of the vehicle considerations for installing your new Power amplifier.

  • Page 15: Mounting Location

    Engine Compartment Mounting Rockford Fosgate amplifiers should never be mounted in the engine com- partment. Not only will this void your warranty but could create an embar- rassing situation caused by the ridicule from your friends.

  • Page 16: Battery And Charging

    Rockford amplifier without problems, although battery and alternator life can be reduced slightly. To maximize the performance of your Rockford Fosgate amplifier, we suggest the use of a heavy duty battery and an energy storage capacitor.
  • Page 17 4. Prepare a length of cable to be used for the ground connection. Strip 5/8" of insulation from the end of the cable as described above and connect to the appropriate terminal of the amplifier. Prepare the chas- sis ground by scraping any paint from the metal surface and thorough- ly clean the area of all dirt and grease.

  • Page 18: Using Passive Crossovers

    Using Passive Crossovers A passive crossover is a circuit that uses capacitors and/or coils and is placed on speaker leads between the amplifier and speak- er. The crossover delegates a specific range of frequencies to the speaker for optimum driver performance. A crossover network can perform one of three functions: High-Pass (capacitors), Low-Pass (inductors or coils) and Bandpass (combination of capacitor and coil).

  • Page 19: Table Of Component Values

    .25mH 1800 .16mH 4000 .08mH 6000 51 H 9000 34 H 12000 25 H For more information, see your Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer. 6dB/Octave High-Pass Speaker Impedance 4 OHMS 8.2mH 500 F 800 F 6.2mH 400 F 600 F 4.7mH...

  • Page 20: Installation

    Installation Power 250 2-channel Power 360 2-channel Power Connections Connect to remote *Keep grounds as short as possible Bridged/Mono Mode Speaker + L - • RCA Inputs connect to both left and right channels • Gain for left and right channels are set equally to balance the subwoofer •...

  • Page 21: Channel Mode

    Power 250 Power 360 Power 500 Power 800 2-Channel Mode Speaker + L - • RCA Inputs connect to both left and right channels • Gain for left and right channels operate independently • Speaker Impedance for each channel should be 2 •...
  • Page 22 Installation Power 400 4-channel Power 800 4-channel Power Connections *Keep grounds as short as possible Connect to remote turn-on lead of source unit Less than 18" Connect to B+ of battery with appropriate fuse – 16 – Power 400 Power 800 4 -channel 4 -channel Connect to chassis...
  • Page 23 2-Channel Mode Input Front Crossover Input HP-Full-LP 4 min. Bridged Left • RCA Inputs are connected to front inputs • 4-2 Input Switch is set to 2-channel input mode • Gain for front and rear channels must be set identical •...
  • Page 24 3-Channel Mode -or- Input Input Front Crossover Input HP-Full-LP 4 min. Bridged • RCA Inputs are connected to front -or- front/rear inputs • 4-2 Input Switch is set to 2-channel -or- 4-channel input mode • Gain for front and rear channels operate independently •...
  • Page 25 4-Channel Mode Input Front Crossover Input HP-Full-LP 2 min. • RCA Inputs are connected to front & rear inputs • 4-2 Input Switch is set to 4-channel input mode • Gain for front and rear channels operate independently • Speaker Impedance for all stereo channels should be no less than 2 •...
  • Page 26 5-Channel Mode 6/4/2 Input Sub LP Crossover Punch Frequency Bass Gain 210 Hz 6/4/2 Input 2 min. 2 min. 2 min. • RCA Inputs are connected to front & rear inputs • 6-4-2 Input Switch is set to 6-channel input mode •...
  • Page 27 Installation Power 1000 2-channel Power Connections *Keep grounds as short as possible Bridged/Mono Mode • RCA Inputs connect to both left and right channels • Gain for left and right channels are set equally to balance the subwoofer • Speaker Impedance should be 4 •...
  • Page 28 2-Channel Mode Speaker + L - • RCA Inputs connect to both left and right channels • Gain for left and right channels operate independently • Speaker Impedance for each channel should be 2 • Variable Crossover can be set to High-Pass (HP), Low-Pass (LP) or Full Range (FULL) 3-Channel Mode Speaker...

  • Page 29: Operation

    Operation Crossover Operation • HP Operation enables frequencies above the cut-off point to pass to the speaker • FULL Operation enables all frequencies to pass to the speaker • LP Operation enables frequencies below the cut-off point to pass to the speaker All Models –...

  • Page 30: Remote Punch Bass

    Remote Punch Bass Speaker + L - 33Hz 45Hz Minimum Flat • Carefully increase potentiometer to add Punch to your bass frequencies • Exercise caution when increasing Punch Bass. Maximum boost can cause potential woofer damage caused by overexcursion Pass-Thru •...
  • Page 31 Phase Warp The Phase Warp is a variable control used to adjust the phase of the out- put signal relative to the phase of the input signal. This "phase alignment" is most noticable when used with an array of woofers whose vertical or horizontal planes are staggered (not eminating from the same point.) Adjusting the Phase Warp can electrically realign the signal fed to each woofer as if all woofers were aligned on a common ZDP.

  • Page 32: System Diagrams

    System Diagrams 400 Watt 3-Way System BAND PUSH MENU Punch Woofers – – 20Hz - 80Hz 24dB/octave LP COMPACT DISC PLAYER WITH DIGITAL TUNER CD CHANGER CONTROL LOCAL LOUD DISP AS / PS MODE LOUD TRACK SCAN DISC SEEK TUNE Rear Front –...
  • Page 33 650 Watt 4-Way System BAND PUSH COMPACT DISC PLAYER WITH DIGITAL TUNER DISP MODE TRACK SEEK MENU Front Punch Midbass – 80Hz - 275Hz 12dB/octave LP 12dB/octave HP Punch Woofers – 20Hz - 80Hz 2 4 d B MUTE CD CHANGER CONTROL LOCAL LOUD AS/PS...
  • Page 34 Front Power 4-Channel Amplifier Punch Midbass – – – – 80Hz - 275Hz 12dB/octave LP 12dB/octave HP – 275Hz - 20kHz 24dB/octave HP Punch Woofers 20Hz-80Hz – – a v e 2 4 d B / o c t RFA-812 BAND MUTE PUSH...
  • Page 35 Front Pass-Thru Power 4-Channel Amplifier Punch Component – – Midbass – – – 80Hz - 275Hz 12dB/octave LP 12dB/octave HP – 275Hz - 20kHz 24dB/octave HP Punch Woofers – – Power 2-Channel 20Hz-80Hz Amplifier 2 4 d B / o c t a v e BAND MUTE...

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    Installation Troubleshooting 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 2, if not continue. 1. Check in-line fuse on battery positive cable. Replace if necessary. 2.
  • Page 37 Installation Troubleshooting Procedure 4: Check Amplifier if you experience excess Engine Noise. 1. Route all signal carrying wires (RCA, Speaker cables) away from power and ground wires. 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.

  • Page 38: Dynamic Power Measurements

    Real World operation of an amplifier. Many manufacturers, including Rockford Fosgate, at times will measure amplifier power into a fixed resistor (4 ohm, 2 ohm). While this method is useful in some types of evaluation and testing, it is not representative of an amplifier that is connected to a speaker and playing music.
  • Page 39 Information Cubed The data acquired in the testing procedure is then graphed in the form of a 3-dimensional cube, hence the name PowerCube. The Phase Angle is expressed on the horizontal axis, the Output Voltage is presented on the vertical axis and the Impedance is displayed on the Z axis. Output Power, in watts, is listed on the left hand side for each impedance at each phase angle.

  • Page 40: Limited Warranty Information

    • 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 pos- sessions. 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.

  • Page 41: International Information

    International Information SPAÑOL LEA DETENIDAMENTE LAS SIGUIENTES INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACION DEL PRODUCTO. EVITARA POSIBLES DAÑOS A VD., AL VEHICULO O AL PRODUCTO. Introduccion Los ingenieros de Rockford han diseñado los amplificadores Power para ofrecer en el dificil entorno de un automóvil una calidad de sonido superi- or en un producto flexible, fiable y eficiente.
  • Page 42 SPAÑOL Terminal GND Prepare un trozo de cable para usarlo como toma de masa. Prepare un punto de masa en el chasis rascando y eliminando la pintura de la supericie de metal y limpielo de toda suciedad asegure el cable al chasis con un tornillo.
  • Page 43 SPAÑOL Funcionamiento Estereo Input Front Crossover Input HP-Full-LP 2 min. Power 400 4 - c h a n n e l I n p u t 210 Hz 210 Hz Front Rear Front Rear Gain Gain Crossover Crossover Frequency Frequency Front Pass-Thru Rear...
  • Page 44 Ne pas les suivre pourrait causer des blessures ou endommager le véhicule. Introduction Les ingénieurs de Rockford Fosgate ont conçu l'amplificateur Power pour supporter l'environnement rude de l'automobile en délivrant une qualité de son supérieure dans un ensemble efficace, fiable et flexible.
  • Page 45 RANÇAIS Terminal GND Préparez une longueur de câble pour la connexion à la masse. Préparez le châssis en grattant la peinture de la surface métallique et nettoyez la saleté et l'huile. Attachez le câble au châssis avec une vis. Terminal REM Connectez le fil REM à...
  • Page 46 RANÇAIS Opération stéréo Input Front Crossover Input HP-Full-LP 2 min. 4 - c h a n n e l I n p u t 210 Hz 210 Hz Front Rear Front Rear Gain Gain Crossover Crossover Frequency Frequency Front Pass-Thru Rear 2 min.
  • Page 47 EUTSCH BITTE LESEN SIE DIESE GEBRAUCHSANLEITUNG ZUERST SORGFÄLTIG DURCH. DAS KANN SIE VOR DEM FALSCHEN EINSATZ, AUSFALLEN ODER SOGAR BESCHÄDIGUNG DES PRODUKTES ODER IHRES FAHRZEUGES SCHÜTZEN. Einleitung Rockford Ingenieure haben die Power Verstärker entwickelt. Mit höchstem Technologie-Standart, hervorragender Klangqualität, einfacher Handhabung und bester Servicefreundlichkeit Trans•ana/Trans•nova ist eine Nieder-Volt Schaltung im Vorverstärkerteil aller Pünch Verstärker die für kristallklaren Klang auch bei sehr hohen Lautstärken sorgt.
  • Page 48 EUTSCH GND Anschlub Preparieren Sie Ihr Kabel für die Negativ Leitung (Erdung). Preparieren Sie die Anschlubstelle des Erdungskabels, indem Sie das Metall gründlich reini- gen und vom Lack befreien. Befestigen Sie nun die Erdung an dieser Stelle mit einer Schraube. REM Anschlub Verbinden Sie das Ein-und Ausschaltungskontroll-Kabel mit Ihrem Radio (12 Volt positiv).

  • Page 49: Stereo Operation

    EUTSCH Stereo Operation Input Front Crossover Input HP-Full-LP 2 min. Power 400 4 - c h a n n e l I n p u t 210 Hz 210 Hz Front Rear Front Rear Gain Gain Crossover Crossover Frequency Frequency Front Pass-Thru Rear...
  • Page 50 TALIANO ATTENZIONE: SI PREGA DI LEGGERE LE SEGUENTI ISTRUZIONI PER L'INSTAL- LAZIONE DI QUESTO PRODOTTO. IL NON SEGUIRLE POTREBBE RISULTARE SERI- AMENTE DANNOSO PER LA PERSONA O PER IL VEICOLO. Introduzione Gli ingenieri Rockford hanno progettato la serie di amplificatori Power per resistere all'ostico ambiente automobilistico mentre suonano con una musi- calitá...
  • Page 51 TALIANO Terminale GND (cavo negativo) Decidere la lunghezza del cavo e terminarlo. Preparare la massa grattando la vernice dal telaio dell'auto ed eliminando tracce di olio o sporco. Fissare il cavo di massa al telaio con una vite. Terminale REM (Consenso di accensione) Collegare il cavo REM ad un positivo presente solo ad autoradio accesa (normalmente il cavo pilota dell'antenna elettrica o il cavo accessori del- l'autoradio).
  • Page 52 TALIANO Stereo Operation Input Front Crossover Input HP-Full-LP 2 min. Power 400 4 - c h a n n e l I n p u t 210 Hz 210 Hz Front Rear Front Rear Gain Gain Crossover Crossover Frequency Frequency Front Pass-Thru Rear...
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  • Page 56 MADE IN THE USA This product is designed, developed and assembled in the USA by a dedicated group of American workers. The majority of the components used in the construction of this product are produced by American companies. However, due to the global nature of their manufacturing facilities and the loudspeaker parts industry in general, some parts may be manufactured in other countries.

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