AMPLIFIERS T400X2ad T400X4ad T500X1br Installation & Operation
Introduction Dear Customer, Congratulations on your purchase of the world’s finest brand of car 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.
Design Features Design Features Intput Clip Indicator Output Clip Indicator The input clip indicator works in conjunction with the audio source volume knob, illuminating red when audio source reaches it’s clipping point. The output clip indicator works in conjunction with the input level knob, illuminating to appropriate color depending on the audio content used for the setup. Input Level Knob The input level control is used to match the output of the audio source.
Installation Installation Contents • Power Amplifier • RCA to 4-pin Molex Input Connector(s) • 16 AWG 4-pin Molex Speaker Connector(s) - (T400X2ad & T4004ad) • 10 AWG Speaker Connector (T500X1br) • Power Connector • Quick Setup Guide • Installation & Operation Manual • Operation CD- (Test Tones & Installation Manual) The following is a list of tools needed for installation: • Volt/Ohm Meter • Wire strippers • Wire crimpers • Wire cutters • #2 Phillips screwdriver • Hand held drill w/assorted bits • A
Installation Installation 2-Channel (Stereo) 2-Channel (Mono) T400X2ad T400X2ad ** For high level input; cut supplied input harnesses then use the wire harness color codes below. ** For high level input; cut supplied input harnesses then use the wire harness color codes below. illus.-2.
Installation Installation 4-Channel (Stereo) 4-Channel (2ch Stereo & 1ch Mono-Bridged) T400X4ad T400X4ad ** For high level input; cut supplied input harnesses then use the wire harness color codes below. illus.-2.3 10 ** For high level input; cut supplied input harnesses then use the wire harness color codes below.
Installation Installation 4-Channel (2ch Mono-Bridged) Mono Wiring T400X4ad T500X1br ** For high level input; cut supplied input harnesses then use the wire harness color codes below. ** For high level input; cut supplied input harnesses then use the wire harness color codes below. illus.-2.
Operation Operation Input Clip Indicator Setup Step 1. illus.-3.1 Step 6. Be sure to disconnect all speakers from the amplifier. Decrease the source unit volume slightly until the light turns completely off. This establishes your maximum source unit volume for adjusting the Output Clip Indicator. illus.-3.6 Failure to comply may cause damage to connected components and/or amplifier. Step 2. Turn on the source unit with volume set to zero. Volume Note: Some source units will not clip.
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. 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.
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