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Roswell Marine Audio Amplifier Owner’s Manual Thank you for purchasing a Roswell Marine Audio (RMA) Amplifier. Since 1998 Roswell has been the world leader in wakeboard towers and accessories in the marine industry and is quickly becoming a leader in marine audio.
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If powering multiple amplifiers from the same power wire, verify the wire size is adequate for the total amp draw. Roswell recommends using full spec wiring adequate for the total amp draw from the amplifiers being powered. You must install a main fuse within 12” of the battery rated for the total amount of amplifiers used.
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Roswell Marine Audio Amplifier Owner’s Manual filtered out. A subwoofer will not sound natural if it is playing mid range frequencies. Careful adjustment is needed to ensure that all speakers are playing the right frequencies and that they are left with no gaps in the frequency response.
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Remote Gain Control Module RCA Line Out - The RMA 600.1, 500.2, and 500.4 amplifiers all have line out connections that allow you to connect multiple amplifiers together. The RCA pre-outs supply a full range mono signal as they are designed to feed additional subwoofer amplifiers.
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Roswell Marine Audio Amplifier Owner’s Manual Installation Instructions (Reference Diagrams on Page 7 to 11) 1. Disconnect the negative cable from the boat battery. Tape up the end so it is isolated from the battery. 2. Run a red 4 AWG wire from the battery to the amplifier. Plan this part of the installation carefully.
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Roswell Marine Audio Amplifier Owner’s Manual RMA 600.1 Amplifier Power Input Connections Supplied remote gain can be connected to reduce the gain setting remotely 50 amp fuse at battery for wire short protection (-) Ground to amplifier +12V wire (4 AWG)
Roswell Marine Audio Amplifier Owner’s Manual Control Panel Please note: These controls are approximate guidelines and have natural occurring variances, use as reference only. RMA 500.2 Amplifier Power Input Connections Supplied remote gain can be connected to reduce the gain setting remotely...
Roswell Marine Audio Amplifier Owner’s Manual 2CH Mode Note: When the ‘double’ setting is selected this configuration ensures that all speakers are tuned the same when powering two or four identical speakers from this amplifier. CH 4 CH 3 CH 2 CH 1 2–8 ohms...
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Roswell Marine Audio Amplifier Owner’s Manual RMA 800.5 Amplifier Connections Power Input Connections Supplied remote gain can be connected to reduce the gain setting of channel 5 remotely 80 amp fuse at battery for wire short protection (-) Ground to...
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Roswell Marine Audio Amplifier Owner’s Manual 3CH Bridged Outputs Subwoofer CH 3/4 CH 1/2 2–8 ohms 4–8 ohms 4–8 ohms 4CH Mode Use this configuration when supplied with front and rear RCAs from the source unit. Subwoofer CH 4 CH 3...
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Roswell Marine Audio Amplifier Owner’s Manual 2CH Bridged Outputs Subwoofer RIGHT 2–8 ohms 4–8 ohms LEFT 4–8 ohms Control Panel Please note: These controls are approximate guidelines and have natural occurring variances, use as reference only. REV. 02-Feb-14 Pg. 14/19...
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RMA 600.1, 500.2, 600.4 & 800.5 Amplifiers AMPLIFIER MAY BECOME VERY HOT DURING NORMAL OPERATION Your new Roswell Marine Audio ampli er possesses exceptional e ciency and thermal management. However, it is possible that, if mounted in a con ned space and/or high temperature environment, it may become extremely hot during periods of extended use.
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Audio retailer. Upon inspection by Roswell Wake Air, should service be necessary under this warranty for any reason due to manufacturer defects, Roswell Wake Air will, at our own discretion, repair or replace the defective product with new or similar conditioned product at no charge.
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