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INTRODUCTION 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. For maximum performance we recommend you have your new Rockford Fos
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GETTING STARTED Welcome to Rockford Fosgate! This manual is designed to provide information for the owner, salesperson and installer. For those of you who want quick information on how to install this product, please turn to the 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 pro
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DESIGN FEATURES Top of Amplifier 1. DSP LCD Display – Title screen when amplifier is turned on. Shows menus, sub-menus and selections during DSP set-up. 2. (up) and (down) Keys – Use to scroll menus and sub-menus as well as making adjustments during DSP set-up. 3. (left) Key – Use to back up one step in adjustments or menus during DSP set-up. 4. (right) Key – Use to enter into menus and sub-menus during DSP set-up. 5. Select Key – Use to select into menus, sub-menus and for finalizing adjustment
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INSTALLATION This section focuses on some of the vehicle considerations for installing your new Amplifier. Pre- planning your system layout and best wiring routes will save installation time. When deciding on the layout of your new system, be sure that each component will be easily accessible for making adjustments. CAUTION: If you feel unsure about installing this system yourself, have it installed ! by a qualified technician. CAUTION: Before installation, disconnect the battery negative (-) te
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INSTALLATION BATTERY AND CHARGING Amplifiers will put an increased load on the vehicle's battery and charging system. We recommend checking your alternator and battery condition to ensure that the electrical system has enough capacity to handle the increased load of your stereo system. Stock electrical systems which are in good condition should be able to handle the extra load of any Rockford Fosgate amplifier without problems, although battery and alternator life can be reduced slightly. To max
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INSTALLATION 10. Perform a final check of the completed system wiring to ensure that all connections are accurate. Check all power and ground connections for frayed wires and loose connections which could cause problems. Install the fuse into the fuseholder. NOTE: Follow the diagrams for proper signal polarity. CAUTION: These amplifiers are not recommended for impedance loads below 2Ω ! stereo and 4Ω bridged (mono). Power Connection Bridged/Mono Wiring 2-Channel Wiring 7
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OPERATION DSP FEATURES The Type RF amplifiers offer a wide range of selections for the user to the create a listening environment that meets their personal preference. Read through the adjustment procedures to get the best results before making final adjustments. DSP BUTTON FUNCTIONS The (up) and (down) keys move you up and down through the Menu Selections, between the Selection settings and for Setting Adjustments. The Select (center) or (right) key takes you into the individual Menu Selection
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OPERATION 4. SUBSONIC – (Used to turn the subsonic filter on or off and adjust frequency) SUBSONIC FILTER - ON or OFF {Default is OFF} Setting this to "ON" engages a subsonic filter limiting the amount of low frequency information going to the woofer with a -12dB/octave @ a variable 10 to 50Hz, adjustable in 1hz increments. This helps prevent woofer damage due to over-excursion. SUBSONIC FREQUENCY - 10-50 (setting in Hz) {Default is 50} 5. PUNCH EQ - (Setting the Bass and Treble output of the am
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OPERATION 3. Press the Select or (right) key to enter into XOVER MODE. The screen 3 will display "XOVER MODE" at top and "SET: ALL PASS" with flashing up and down arrows at the bottom. 4. For this example, using the (up) or (down) key, scroll through the sub-menu until "HIGH PASS" shows next to "SET:" and then press the Select key. NOTE: If ALL PASS was set at this point and the Select key was pressed, the DSP would have gone to the title display screen and no further adjustment could be made
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TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: If you are having problems after installation follow the Troubleshooting procedures below. If the display reads "Memory Error" or is difficult to read, see Display Problems at bottom. Procedure 1: Check Amplifier for proper connections. Verify that the LCD Display comes on. If it is on, skip to Step 2, if not continue. 1. Check in-line fuse on battery positive cable. Replace if necessary. 2. Verify that Ground connection is connected to clean metal of the vehicle’s chassis.
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ACCESSORIES Connecting PUNCH Capacitors Maintain the power you need to your Type RF Amplifier. Color Options Personalize your Type RF amplifier by changing the top and corner plastics to different colors. Available through our web site or local retailer. See our website for other accessories to help you get the most out of your system. www.rockfordfosgate.com – password TYPERFUSA to access the Type RF page. SPECIFICATIONS MODEL- Type RF 2-Channel X1 X2 X3 Continuous Power Rating (RMS) - Measure
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LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION Rockford Corporation offers a limited warranty on Rockford Fosgate products on the following terms: Length of Warranty PUNCH Amplifiers – 2 years All Other Amplifier Models – 3 years Source Units – 1 year Speakers – 1 year 90 days on speaker, amplifier and source unit B-stock (receipt required) 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 posses
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INTRODUCTION Cher client, Toutes nos félicitations pour avoir acheté la meilleure marque d'amplificateurs pour automobile. Chez Rockford Fosgate nous sommes des mordus de la reproduction musicale à son meilleur. C’est pourquoi nous sommes heureux que vous ayez choisi notre produit. Des années d’expertise en ingénierie, de savoir-faire et d’essais poussés nous ont permis de créer une vaste gamme de produits capables de reproduire toute la clarté et la richesse musicales que vous méritez. Pour obt
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AVANT DE COMMENCER Bienvenue à Rockford Fosgate! Ce manuel vise à informer le propriétaire, le vendeur et l’installateur de l’appareil. Si vous désirez apprendre rapidement comment installer ce produit, consultez la section Installation du manuel. Reportez-vous à la Table des matières pour d’autres informations. Nous nous efforçons de faire en sorte que toutes les informations contenues dans ce manuel soient à jour. Mais comme nous améliorons constamment nos produits, nous nous réservons le droi
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PARTICULARITÉS TECHNIQUES Dessus de l'ampli 1. Écran LCD du DSP - Écran titre lorsque l'amplificateur est allumé.Affiche les menus, sous-menus et sélections durant le réglage du DSP. 2. Touches à flèche vers le (haut) et vers le (bas) – Font défiler les menus et les sous-menus et d'effectuer des ajustements durant le paramétrage du DSP. 3. Touche à flèche vers la (gauche) – Recule d'une étape dans les ajustements ou les menus durant le paramétrage du DSP. 4. Touche à flèche vers la (droite) – Ac
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INSTALLATION Longueur adéquate — Fil d’allumage à Longueur adéquate — Fil de masse noir distance Cette section traite de points concernant le véhicule dont il faut tenir compte pour l’installation de votre nouvel ampli. Vous sauverez du temps en planifiant à l’avance la disposition du système et du câblage. Assurez-vous, entre autres, que chaque composant du système est facilement accessible pour les réglages. MISE EN GARDE : si vous vous sentez incapable d’installer l’appareil vous-même, ! conf
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INSTALLATION BATTERIE ET CHARGE Les amplificateurs exercent une charge accrue sur la batterie et le système de charge du véhicule. Nous vous conseillons de vérifier l’état de l’alternateur et de la batterie pour vous assurer que le système électrique puisse supporter la charge accrue de votre système stéréo. Les systèmes électriques ordinaires en bon état sont normalement capables de fournir sans problème la charge supplémentaire requise par les amplis Rockford Fosgate. Toutefois, la durée de vi
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INSTALLATION REMARQUE : vérifiez les polarités de signal à l’aide des schémas. MISE EN GARDE : ces amplificateurs ne sont pas recommandés pour des charges ! d'impédance inférieures à 2Ω stéréo et 4Ω pontées (mono). Connexion d'alimentation Câblage ponté/mono Câblage à 2 voies 7
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FONCTIONNEMENT CARACTÉRISTIQUES DU DSP Les amplificateurs de Type RF offrent à l'utilisateur une vaste gamme de sélections qui lui permet de créer l'environnement sonore qu'il préfère. Veuillez lire les procédures de réglage avant d'effectuer les ajustements finaux afin d'obtenir les meilleurs résultats. FONCTIONS DES BOUTONS DU DSP Les flèches vers le (haut) et vers le (bas) permettent de parcourir en amont et en aval les Sélections de menu, les paramètres des Sélections et les Ajustements de p
