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.
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.
DESIGN FEATURES o T5002 T8002 T15002 I. Power LED (Top of unit) - This Blue LED illuminates when the unit is turned on. 2. ThermaJ LED (Top of unit) - This Red LED illuminates if the amplifier reaches the third stage of 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.
DESIGN FEATURES 7. Remote Bass - The Para-Punch Remote Bass connection is made with a RJ-45 cable and can be installed in a variety of ways for easy control access. One control is used to boost low frequency information to overcome road noise and put the bass in your face. This Bass control is a narrow band adjustment variable from OdB to + 18dB with a Gyrator based Punch EQ that eliminates frequency shift with boost. The other control is used for adjusting center frequency variable from 35Hz to 70Hz. 8.
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:lf you feel unsure about installing this system yourself, have it installed by a • qualified technician.
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.
INSTALLATION 8. Connect from source signal by plugging the RCA cables into the input jacks at the amplifier. 1'- ~ 9. 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. 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.
INSTALLATION Right Left Source Unit PASS-THRU :I~ 'I";; "~":" 00 ~ x1O~ :.'.~"" CROSsoveR 1$0 • I fREQUENCY MUL1l'LY " 0 EJ tOHl: CllO Amplifier Bridged/Mono Wiring 2Q min. OPERATION PARA-PUNCH REMOTE BASS Mounting and installation I. Find a location that gives easy access to the remote. NOTE: You can mount this unit in a variety of ways. Remove the back housing by using a small flat screwdriver in the slotted hole at the back.
OPERATION ADJUSTING GAIN To adjust the gain setting, turn the amplifier gains all the way down (counter-ciockwise).Turn the source unit volume up until distortion is audible and then turn it down a bit until the distortion is inaudible.This will be about all the way up on most source units. Next, increase the amplifier gain setting until adequate volume is achieved. Rockford Fosgate source units do not distort, so the volume can be used at maximum setting.
OPERATION ACTIVE PREAMP OUTPUT CROSSOVER (Pass-Thru) Is used to set the crossover output for the Pass-Thru Jacks. Placing the switch in the HP position sets the output of the Pass-Thru to the High Pass mode, enabling frequencies above the frequency set at the main crossover to pass. Placing the switch in the AP position sets the output of the Pass-Thru to the All Pass mode, allowing all frequencies to pass.
TROUBLESHOOTING Procedure 5: Check Amplifier if you experience excess Engine Noise. I. Route all signal carrying wires (RCA. Speaker cables) away from power and ground wires. OR 2. Bypass any and all electrical components between the stereo and the amplifier(s). Connect stereo directly to input of amplifier. If noise goes away the unit being bypassed is the cause of the noise. OR 3. Remove existing ground wires for all electrical components. Reground wires to different locations.
LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION Rockford Corporation offers a limited warranty on Rockford Fosgate products on the following terms: Length of Warranty Source Units, Speakers, Signal Processors and PUNCH Amplifiers - I Year POWER Amplifiers - 2Years Type RF Amplifiers - 3Years 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 possess
Installation assistance available at: RFTECH www.rockfordfosgate.com/rftech Rockford Fosgate Rockford Corporation 546 South Rockford Drive Tempe,Arizona 85281 U.S.A. In U.S.A., (480) 967-3565 In Europe, Fax (49) 8503-934014 In Japan, Fax (81) 559-79-1265 www.rockfordfosgate.com 02/04 B.M. MAN-5278-A Printed in U.S.
No returns accepted without Return Authorization from Rockford Fosgate, which must be marked clearly on all shipping cartons. All authorized returns must be shipped freight prepaid. Rockford Corporation offers a limited warranty on Rockford Fosgate products on the following terms: 1. Length of Warranty • 90 days on factory refurbished purchases (receipt required) • Original Manufacturers Warranty Period or 90 days (whichever is greater) on factory refurbished replacements (receipt required) 2.
