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R1 Amplifier Installation Instructions www.roswellmarine.com Welcome to the family. Thank you for purchasing the best marine amp in the world. After years of development and testing, we are proud to introduce the R1 Series marine amplifiers, built to outlast - and outperform - every other marine amp on the market. We at Roswell started a revolution in the wakeboard industry back in 1998, and have since expanded into marine audio and other branches of the marine industry.
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R1 Amplifier Installation Instructions www.roswellmarine.com 650.4 See pages 6-7 for amp adjustments information Power/Protect Indicator LED Power Terminals Fuses (30 Amp x 2) Speaker Terminals RCA inputs/outputs Differential Input Switch Input Select Switch 900.
R1 Amp Installation Instructions www.roswellmarine.com TOOLS & SUPPLIES NEEDED M4 x 15mm PACKAGE CONTENTS (x1) Amplifier (x4) Mounting Screws Remote Gain Module (1000.1 Only) 2mm Allen Key 3mm Allen Key 4mm Allen Key Wire Strippers Phillips Screw Small Flathead Electrical & Crimps Tape Driver Screw Driver Multimeter (Optional) 4AWG Wire Inline Fuse Notes Warning If you do not have experience with automotive or marine electrical and mechanical systems please contact a professional installer.
R1 Amp Installation Instructions www.roswellmarine.com Sensitivity Due to the wide range of head unit output configurations all RMA amplifiers have an adjustable input sensitivity. The level is not a volume control. It is used to properly set the ouput of the amplifier based on the output voltage of the source unit, and to ensure the speakers are receiving clean power at an appropriate level.
R1 Amp Installation Instructions www.roswellmarine.com RCA Inputs All R1 amplifiers feature switchable differential RCA inputs to maximize noise rejection. Input Select Switch The 900.6 and 650.4 amplifiers feature an input selection switch that will allow you to set which RCA inputs feed signal to the amplifier. You can choose a dedicated RCA input for each channel, or to have one pair of RCAs to supply the signal to all channels. The 900.6 also allows for 4 channel input to control all 6 outputs.
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R1 Amp Installation Instructions A www.roswellmarine.com Disconnect the positive cable from the boat battery. Tape up the end so it is isolated from the battery. B Run a 4 AWG wire from the battery to the amplifier. Plan this part of the installation carefully. This cable will carry a very high current . If it should short to any metal and is not properly fused it could catch fire.
R1 Amp Installation Instructions F Run a wire from the head unit remote turn-on wire (typically blue or blue w/ white stripe) to the “REM” terminal of the amplifier. www.roswellmarine.com G Turn on the amplifier to verify it is wired correctly and does not go into protection mode. The power LED should turn solid blue after a few seconds. Lights up To Head unit or switch You must now set the controls on the amplifier.
R1 Amp Installation Instructions www.roswellmarine.com Roswell Limited Warranty Roswell warrants all new R1 Series Amplifiers against defects in material and workmanship for a period of TWO (2) YEARS from the original date of purchase. This warranty is not transferable and applies only to the original retail purchaser from an authorized Roswell retailer.
R1 Amp Installation Instructions www.roswellmarine.com Cooling & Airflow Warning AMPLIFIER MAY BECOME VERY HOT DURING NORMAL OPERATION Your new Roswell Marine Audio amplifer possesses exceptional efficiency and thermal management. However, it is possible that, if mounted in a confined space and/or high temperature environment, it may become extremely hot during periods of extended use. Special attention must be given during the installation process to optimize cooling efficiency.