User Guide

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Bass Equalization Circuitry
A narrow “Q” peaking equalization circuit is included in the ampliers. The equalization system is preset at 45Hz. The equalizer control allows you to add up to 12dB of bass boost.
Utilize the bass equalizer to tailor your bass response to your systems needs. Make sure your speakers can handle the extra power output! It would be foolish to add 12dB of gain to
low excursion 8˝ and 10˝ Sub woofers or mid ranges and tweeters. It’s a sure way to blow your speakers.
Audio Output Section (does not apply to dB25 or dB45)
The audio output sections of the Class AB dB Series ampliers feature Japanese studio grade, high current Bi-Polar audio transistors. Unlike other manufacturers who use a host of
different type of transistors, not originally designed for audio output, i.e.: power supply transistors, motor control transistors to produce the audio signal, (You can only imagine what
they sound like.) Rockville uses only true audio transistors in the audio section of these ampliers. These transistors were designed and engineered to produce music. That’s why
Rockville ampliers clearly sound better. They are cleaner with lower distortion, higher current capable and more reliable. We challenge you to test listen a Rockville amplier and hear
the difference yourself.
The audio output sections of the Class D dB series ampliers feature rugged, fast switching MOSFETs.
Power And Protection Circuitry
dB Series ampliers feature our unique IC controlled protection circuitry. This sophisticated circuit constantly monitors the heat sink internal temperature and various voltages, adjusting
the amp automatically and protecting it from dangerous conditions. The 2 LED’s located on the side of the amplier provide indication of the amplier status, the Power LED will light
when the amplier is receiving proper power, ground and remote voltages and the IC monitoring sequence indicates the amp is functional. In case the amplier encounters a diagnostic
condition as listed below, the second LED will light indicating a Diagnostic condition. When a diagnostic condition is sensed the amplier will then turn into a self preservation mode and
if the cause of the diagnostic condition is not corrected will eventually shut down. There are certain critical diagnostic conditions which will turn the amplier off immediately.
Thermal Protection: When the amplier reaches an unsafe operating temperature of 80 degrees Celsius the amplier will turn off.
Once the amplier cools down to a safe temperature, it will automatically turn on again.
If you live in a hot climate we suggest installing additional cooling fans in your trunk to exhaust the hot air which can build up in the trunk this will help keep the ambient temperature in
the trunk as low as possible so that your amps work awlessly and without any musical interruption.
Speaker Short Circuit Protection: Should your speakers short circuit due to voice coil burn out, or should the amplier sense an impedance too low to handle, the Protection LED will light, indicating
a diagnostic condition. Turn off your system, disconnect one speaker at a time and try to determine which speaker might be faulty. Correct the condition and restart the amplier. You must reset the
amplier by turning it OFF and then ON again by the Remote power connection after correcting a diagnostic condition. (Turn your radio off and then on again.)
Clipping or total shutdown may also be a result of a bad ground connection or loose ground. If you nd that your speakers and speaker wires are not shorted, please check
your ground and power connections.
Input Overload Protection: This circuit will either shutdown the amplier completely or make the amplier spurt on and off indicating that it is in a diagnostic condition. Turn the system
off and reduce the gain on the amplier or volume from your head unit, this should result in a corrected condition.
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