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Installation
& Operation
Installation et fonctionnement
Instalación y funcionamiento
Einbau und Betrieb
Installazione e funzionamento
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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 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. 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 1. Power LED (Top of unit) – This Blue LED illuminates when the unit is turned on. 2. Thermal LED (Top of unit) – 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. 3. Protect LED (Top of unit) – This Yellow LED illuminates if a short circuit or too low of an impedance is detected at the speaker connections.The amplifier will automatically shut down if this occurs. 4
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DESIGN FEATURES 11. RCA Input Jacks – These pro-audio panel mount RCA jacks provide an easy connection for signal level input.They are nickel-plated to resist the signal degradation caused by corrosion.Their design reduces the stress created to internal boards when RCA cables are connected or disconnected. 12. Infrasonic Filter – A 28Hz High Pass filter designed to prevent frequencies below the audio range from being applied to the subwoofer from the amplifier. Consequently improving subwoofer
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INSTALLATION NOTE:We recommend a 1/0 AWG wire for use on the power (B+) and ground (GND) connections. 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 quali
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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 Power Series amplifier without problems, although battery and alternator life can be reduced slightly.To maximize
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INSTALLATION 8. Connect from source signal by plugging the RCA cables into the input jacks at the amplifier. CAUTION: Always ensure power is off or disconnected at the amplifier before connecting RCA cables. Failure to do so may cause injury, damage to the amplifier and/or connected components. 9. Connect the speakers. Strip the speaker wires 1/2" and insert into the speaker terminal and tighten the set screw to secure into place. Be sure to maintain proper speaker polarity. DO NOT chassis groun
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OPERATION REMOTE PUNCH EQ (Option) +20 NOTE: Previous (prior to 2007) Punch Bass and Para-Punch +18 remotes will not work with these amplifiers. +16 +14 NOTE: Use the instructions that came with the +12 remote for a variety of mountings that fit +10 your preference. +8 +6 Quick Install +4 +2 1. Using the screws supplied, install the mounting -0 clip. -2 20 50 100 200 500 LP Hz 2. Slip the remote onto the mounting clip until it snaps into Low Pass place. 3. Route and connect the cable to the remo
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OPERATION ADJUSTING CROSSOVER FREQUENCY The crossover frequency can be adjusted between 35-250Hz.The crossover is set to LP (Low Pass) operation only. Turn the crossover adjustment knob all the way down.With the system playing, turn the crossover adjustment knob up slowly until the desired crossover point is achieved. INFRASONIC FILTER Placing the switch to "ON" engages a 28Hz infrasonic filter limiting the amount of low frequency information going to the woofer. Set this to your personal prefer
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OPERATION Multiple Amplifier Wiring NOTE: Only the controls on the first (Master) amplifier need to be set.The gain on the subsequent (Slave) amplifiers can be used for fine-tuning. 11
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OPERATION bd Sync Wiring NOTE: Only the controls on the first (Master) amplifier need to be set.The gain on the subsequent (Slave) amplifiers can be used for fine-tuning. 12
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TROUBLESHOOTING 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. 1. Check in-line fuse on battery positive cable. Replace if necessary. 2. Verify that Ground connection is connected to clean metal on the vehicle’s chassis. Repair/replace if necessary. 3. Verify there is 9.0 - 15.5 Volts present at the positive
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SPECIFICATIONS MODEL- POWER T2500-1bd Continuous Power Rating (RMS) - Measured at 14.4 Battery Volts 4 Load Mono 1000 Watts x 1 2 Load Mono 1800 Watts x 1 1 Load Mono 2500 Watts x 1 Continuous Power Rating (RMS) - Two Amplifiers in bdSYNC Configuration 2 Load Bridged/Mono 5000 Watts x 1 Dimensions: Height 2.14" (5.44cm) Width 8.14" (20.68cm) Length 21.875" (55.66cm) Battery Fuse Rating (Amp) External (Not Supplied) 300A “A” Weighted Signal to Noise Ratio Referenced to 1 Watt into 4 ohms ≥70 dB
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LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION Rockford Corporation offers a limited warranty on Rockford Fosgate products on the following terms: Length of Warranty Speakers, Signal Processors and PUNCH Amplifiers – 1 Year POWER Amplifiers – 2 Years Any Factory Refurbished Product – 90 days (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 possessions. Product purchased by co
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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 dro
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PARTICULARITÉS TECHNIQUES 1. DEL d'alimentation (au-dessus de l'appareil) – Cette DEL bleue s'illumine lorsque l'appareil est allumé. 2. DEL thermique (au-dessus de l'appareil) – Cette DEL rouge s'illumine si l'ampli atteint le troisième niveau de protection thermique. Si cela se produit, l'ampli s'éteint pour refroidir. 3. DEL de protection (au-dessus de l'appareil) - Cette DEL jaune s'illumine si un court-circuit ou une impédance trop basse est détecté au niveau des connexions de haut-parleu
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PARTICULARITÉS TECHNIQUES entrées de signaux. Ils sont nickelés pour résister à la dégradation du signal causée par la corrosion. Leur conception réduit les contraintes exercées sur les cartes de circuit internes lorsque les câbles RCA sont connectés ou déconnectés. 12. Filtre infrasonique – Filtre passe-haut 28 Hz conçu pour empêcher la transmission, de l'ampli au subwoofer, des fréquences inférieures à la plage sonore. Par conséquent, cela améliore le rendement et la puissance du subwoofer,
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INSTALLATION REMARQUE : Il est recommandé d'utiliser du fil de calibre AWG 1/0 pour les connexions d'alimentation (B+) et de masse (GND). 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
