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 1. Power/Protect LED – Power LED illuminates blue when the unit is turned on. Protect LED illuminates red if a short circuit or to low of an impedance is detected at the speaker connections.The amplifier will automatically shut down if this occurs. 2. RCA Input Jacks – The industry standard RCA jacks provide an easy connection for signal level input. They are nickel-plated to resist the signal degradation caused by corrosion. 3.
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS The following is a list of tools needed for installation: Fuse-holder and fuse. (See specifications for fuse rating) Volt/Ohm Meter Wire strippers Wire crimpers Wire cutters #2 Phillips screwdriver Battery post wrench Hand held drill w/assorted bits Assorted connectors Adequate Length—Red Power Wire Adequate Length—Remote Turn-on Wire Adequate Length—Black Grounding Wire This section focuses on some of the vehicle considerations for installing your new amplifier.
INSTALLATION Passenger Compartment Mounting Mounting the amplifier in the passenger compartment will work as long as you provide a sufficient amount of air for the amplifier to cool itself. If you are going to mount the amplifier under the seat of the vehicle, you must have at least 1" (2.54cm) of air gap around the amplifier's heatsink. Mounting the amplifier with less than 1" (2.
INSTALLATION vibration or sudden vehicle stops. 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 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.
OPERATION ADJUSTING GAIN 1.Turn amplifier gains to minimum (counter-clockwise). 2.Turn the source unit volume up to 7/8 maximum (or when distortion is just inaudible). 3. Slowly increase amplifier gain control until adequate volume is achieved. NOTE: Best signal to noise and dynamic range are realized with gain set to minimum. For a more in depth setting procedure, contact Rockford Technical Support. CAUTION: Avoid setting amplifier gain high as noise and distortion will greatly increase.
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. Check fuse(s) on amplifier. Replace if necessary. 3. Verify that Ground connection is connected to clean metal on the vehicle’s chassis. Repair/replace if necessary. 4.
SPECIFICATIONS MODEL- PRIME R750-1D R1200-1D Continuous Power Rating (RMS) - Measured at 14.4 Battery Volts* 4Ω Load Mono 2Ω Load Mono 1Ω Load Mono Dimensions: Height Width Length 250 Watts x 1 500 Watts x 1 750 Watts x 1 400 Watts x 1 800 Watts x 1 1200 Watts x 1 1.97" (5.00cm) 6.77" (17.20cm) 9.10" (23.10cm) 1.97" (5.00cm) 6.77" (17.20cm) 11.06" (28.
LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION Rockford Corporation offers a limited warranty on Rockford Fosgate products on the following terms: Length of Warranty Speakers, Signal Processors, PRIME and PUNCH Amplifiers – 1Year POWER Amplifiers – 2Years 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.
Installation assistance availible at: www.rockfordfosgate.com/rftech Rockford Fosgate Rockford Corporation 600 South Rockford Drive Tempe, Arizona 85281 U.S.A. In U.S.A., (480) 967-3565 - Customer Service 1-800-669-9899 www.rockfordfosgate.
