Installation assistance available at: ELEMENT READY™ AMPLIFIERS M2-200X2 M2-300X4 M2-500X1 M2-750X5 060420 1230-72210-M1-B Printed In China 600 South Rockford Drive • Tempe, Arizona 85281 United States Direct: (480) 967-3565 • Toll Free: (800) 669-9899 rockfordfosgate.
Introduction Dear Customer, Table of Contents Congratulations on your purchase of the world’s finest brand of audio products. 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.
Specifications Mode M2-200X2 M2-300X4 Rated Power Continuous Power Rating (RMS) Measured @ 14.
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Dimensions 1.49” 38mm .12” 3mm 1.97” 50mm .91” 23mm .59” 15mm 1.57” 40mm 1.14” 29mm NEW TECHNOLOGIES C.L.E.A.N. – Calibrated Level Eliminated Audible Noise – Allows for accurate setup of an amplifier’s input and output WITHOUT the need of additional measurement devices. C.L.E.A.N. IN – Indicates when the input into the amplifier starts to distort by lighting up RED.
Design Features Variable Crossover A built-in 12dB/octave Butterworth filter with a crossover point variable from 50Hz to 250Hz. All Mono amps (M2-500X1) utilize a 24dB/octave. See Pg. 11 Punch EQ - Variable Infra-Sonic A 12dB filter to prevent frequencies below the audio range from being applied to the sub woofer from the amplifier giving you better performance, particularly in vented (ported) enclosures. See Pg. 11 Equalizer with up to +18dB @ 45Hz. (Only available on mono channels) See Pg.
Design Features Crossover Switch Selectable switch for Low-Pass (LP) or All Pass (AP) or High-Pass (HP) Note: All mono amps are fixed at LP. See Pg. 11 Input Switch Setting the switch to 5, 4 or 2 lets the amp know how many inputs are being used. Match this to the amount of inputs in either hi-level or low- level. See Pg. 11 C.L.E.A.N. Output When the RED LED turns ON, the output of the amplifier is distorted. The brighter the LED the more the signal is clipped. See Pg. 11 C.L.E.A.N.
Installation when working on any vehicle. Contents • M2 Element Ready™ Amplifier • Mounting Hardware • Allen Wrench • Remote Level Control (only available on amplifiers with mono channels) • 4-pin Molex pig tail connectors • Test tones available for download at https://rftech.custhelp.com/ app/answers/detail/a_id/1126/ Scroll to the bottom of the page and download your preferred format. Installation Considerations • Fuse-holder and fuse.
Installation RLC Mounting Options – Utilize the included screws to secure the RLC to the vehicle. Wiring the System If you do not feel comfortable with wiring your new unit, please see your local Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer for installation. Before installation, disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal to prevent damage to the unit, fire and/or possible injury. Avoid running power wires near the low level input cables, antenna, power leads, sensitive equipment or harnesses.
3 2 Installation High Level Inputs 7” 180mm PIN 2 Connector side PIN 1 10 PIN 4 PIN 3 FRONT REAR PIN 1 - White PIN 2 - White/Grey PIN 3 - Grey PIN 4 - Grey/Black PIN 1 - Green PIN 2 - Green/Black PIN 3 - Violet PIN 4 - Violet/Black LEFT LEFT RIGHT RIGHT (+) WHITE (–) WHITE/BLACK (+) GRAY (–) GRAY/BLACK LEFT LEFT RIGHT RIGHT (+) GREEN (–) GREEN/BLACK (+) PURPLE (–) PURPLE/BLACK LEFT LEFT RIGHT RIGHT (+) BLUE (–) BLUE/BLACK (+) BROWN (–) BROWN/BLACK SUB PIN 1 - Blue PIN 2 - Blue/Black PIN
Setup Setting the Crossover C.L.E.A.N. OUT Complete the following steps for each channel. Before you adjust the gain: Place the X-OVER switch in the correct position for the speaker type. Make sure that the speakers are not connected to the amplifier outputs. AP – All Pass – This allows all frequencies to pass thru no matter where the FREQ. Hz dial is set. NOTE: This should only be used if using source unit or DSP with HP/ LP filter being used.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting NOTE: If you are having problems after installation follow the Troubleshooting procedures below. Check Amplifier for proper connections. Verify that POWER light is on. If POWER light is on skip to Step 3, if not continue. 1. Disconnect input signal to amplifier and turn amplifier on and off. 2. If the noise is eliminated, connect the REMOTE lead of amplifier to source unit with a delay turn-on module. 1. Check in-line fuse on battery positive cable. Replace if necessary.
Warranty Rockford Corporation offers a limited warranty on Rockford Fosgate products on the following terms: Length of Warranty POWER Amplifiers – 2 Years BMW® Direct Fit Speakers – 2 Years PUNCH® & PRIME® Amplifiers – 1 Year Speakers, Signal Processors, Accessories and Capacitors – 1 Year All marine, motorcycle, motorsport products - 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 R
