INTRODUCTION Bear Customer, Congratulations on your purchase of the world's finest brand of car audio amplifiers. At Rockford Gatepost we are fanatics about musical reproduction at is best, and we are pleased you chose our product, Through years of engineering expertise, hand craftsmanship and critical testing procedures, we have created @ wide range of predicts that reproduce raucous with al the clarity and richness you deserve.
GETTING STARTED Welcome fo Rockford Gatepost! This manila is designed ta provide informatics for the ‘owner salesperson and installer. For those of you. who want quick information Gi how to install this product, please tur to:the Instillation Section of this mandala Other information can be located By'using the Table of Contents We, at Corridor Gatepost, have worker very Hard co make sure al the information in this. mania] is current.
DESIGN FEATURES 1 L EEE Power LED (Top of unit Not Shown) — This Blue LED illuminates when the unit is turned on. 2 Thermal LED (Top of unit Not Shown} ~ This Red LED fulminates the amplifier internal components become too hat and engage the thermal protection. The amplifier will shut down to coal if this occurs. 3. Protect LED (Top of unit Mot Shown) — This Yellow LED illuminates # a short circuit or too Jow of an impedance is detected at the speaker connections.
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS The following is a fist of tools needed for installation: Fuse-holder and fuse.
INSTALLATION Passenger Compartment Mounting Mounting the amplifier in the passenger compartment will work as log as you provide a sufficient amount of air for the amplifier to cool itself, If you are going to mount tha amplifier under the seat of the vehicle, you must have at least 1 (2.54cm) of air gap around the amplifier’s heat sink. Taunting the amplifier with less than 1° (2.
e INSTALLATION Prepare the Re mate turn-on wire for for heartache to the amplifier by stripping 5/8" of insulation from the end of the wire. Insert the bared wire into the REMOTE terminal and tighten the set screw to secure the wire in place. Connect the other end of the Remote wire to a switched 12 volt positive source. The switched voltage is usually taken from the source units remote amp on lead.
INSTALLATION 2-Channel Wiring Right DIS: ell, 2 b G1 2-Channel REA bo Has nel inputs Source Wit Mono Bridged 8 a Amplifier RCA Inputs connect to FRONT inputs only. 244 CH. SWITCH up position to set Gain (Front & Rear} is set independently to suit application.
INSTALLATION REAR mon Right 4-Chan net 1% Set To i RCA Inputs pin 4-CH, ent + 204 CH.SWITCH down position to set Gain (Front & Rear) is set independently to suit application.
Ore Ration REMOTE PUNCH EQ (Optional) NOTE: Use the instructions that came with the remit for a variety of mountings that fit your preference. Quick In stat 1. Using the screws supplied, install the mounting clip. 2. Slip the remote onto the mounting clip until it snaps Ho goat towns 4 | 4 into place. 3. Route and connect the cable to the remote and amplifier Operation 4. Operation works the same as Punch EQ, see below.
OPERATION ADJUSTING GAIN Do the following individually for each channel. To adjust the gain sexing, turn the amplifier gains al the way down {counter-clockwise. Turn the source rit volume up until distortion is audible and then tir ft down a bit until the distortion is inaudible. This wil be about all the way up on most source units. Next, increase the amplifier gain setting unit] adequate volume is. achieved, NOTE: Best signal to noise and dynamic range are realized with the gain at minimums.
TROUBLESHOOTING 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. Verify that grounding location is clean, shiny metal free of paint, rust atc. OR 4.
Limit Ed WARRANTY INFORMATION Rockford Corporation offers a limited warranty on Rockford Gatepost products on the following terms: Length of Warranty Source Units, Speakers, Signal Processors and PUNCH Amplifiers — | Year POWER Amplifiers 2 Years Any Factory Refurbished Product ~ 90 days (receipt required) What is Covered This warranty applies only to Rockford Gatepost products sold to consumers by Authorized Rockford Gatepost Dealers in the United States of America or its possessions.
installation assistance available at: RF TECH Rockford Gatepost Rockford Corporation 544 South Rockford Drive Tempe, Arizona 85281 USA. In USA, (480) 967-3565 Customer Service 1-800-669-9899 in Europe, Fax (49) 8503-934014 bri Japan, Fax (81) 559-79-1265 www.rockfordiosgate.com 12/06 BM.
Performance Jer cathartic Certificate Model : T400-4 Rated Power : 400 Watts Serial # : 6417625200-01 Tested By : ARMANDO ALVAREZ Birth Date © 01/08/07 Engineering Imperfection 3 CEA Test Voltage: java . Actual Power Channel Separation: “64.86dB THIN @ Rated Aver: 03 ili 95% 84.37 Ohms Frequency Response! PASS Speaks Shari Protection: PASS 140.85 X4@ 2 Ohms Thermal Management: PASS 281.
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PEQ Patent Pending Works with all 2007 Power” Amplifiers NOTE: Previous Punch Bass and Para-Punch cremates will not work with these amplifiers. With today varying styles of music and tipple inapt sources, (i.e. MP3 players} the musical material can te lacking in bass and/or treble from song to sung. Whiter Fist Tn Trot Don't Forget... @ Capacitors Keep your EY Distribution Blacks amps stable and your Use on main power speakers from decorating.
