Rockford Fosgate Marine M400-4D Installation & Operation Manual

Rockford Fosgate Marine M400-4D Installation & Operation Manual

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  • 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 engi- neering 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

    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 Power/Protect LED – Power LED illuminates blue when the unit is turned on. Protect LED illuminates red if a short circuit or to low of an impedance is detected at the speaker connections.The amplifier will automatically shut down if this occurs. RCA Input Jacks –...
  • 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 Assorted connectors Wire strippers Adequate Length—Red Power Wire Wire crimpers Adequate Length—Remote Turn-on Wire Wire cutters Adequate Length—Black Grounding 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 NSTALLATION cardboard or plastic panels. Doing so may enable the screws to pull out from the panel due to road vibration or sudden vehicle stops. Connect from source signal by plugging the RCA cables into the input jacks at the amplifier. NOTE: All “ACTIVE”...
  • Page 8: Operation

    PERATION ADJUSTING GAIN 1.Turn amplifier gains to minimum (counter-clockwise). 2.Turn the source unit volume up to 7/8 maximum (or when distortion is just inaudible). 3. Slowly increase amplifier gain control until adequate volume is achieved. NOTE: Best signal to noise and dynamic range are realized with gain set to minimum. For a more in depth setting procedure, contact Rockford Technical Support.
  • Page 9: Troubleshooting

    ROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: If you are having problems after installation follow the Troubleshooting procedures below. Procedure 1: Check Amplifier for proper connections. Check in-line fuse on battery positive cable. Replace if necessary. Check fuse(s) on amplifier. Replace if necessary. Verify that Ground connection is connected to clean metal on the vehicle’s chassis. Repair/replace if necessary.
  • Page 10: Specifications

    PECIFICATIONS MODEL- MARINE M400-4D M600-4D 4ΩLoad Per Channel 75 Watts x 4 100 Watts x 4 2ΩLoad Per Channel 100 Watts x 4 150 Watts x 4 4ΩLoad Bridged 200 Watts x 2 300 Watts x 2 Dimensions: Height 1.97" (5.00cm) 1.97"...
  • Page 11: Limited Warranty Information

    No person is authorized to assume for Rockford Fosgate any other liability in connection with the sale of the product. Contact the Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer you purchased this product from.
  • Page 12 Installation assistance availible at: www.rockfordfosgate.com/rftech Rockford Fosgate Rockford Corporation 600 South Rockford Drive Tempe, Arizona 85281 U.S.A. In U.S.A., (480) 967-3565 - Customer Service 1-800-669-9899 www.rockfordfosgate.com 1230-57531-01 Printed in China...

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