Rockford RF 2.9x Reference

RF-2.9x

Installation Reference Sheet
Páginas de Referencia para la Instalación
Schéma d’Installation
Installations Beiblatt
Istruzioni di Installation

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Dear Customer,

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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.

For maximum performance we recommend you have your new Rockford Fosgate product installed by an Authorized
Rockford Fosgate Dealer, as we provide specialized training through Rockford Technical Training Institute (RTTI).
Please read your warranty and retain your receipt and original carton for possible future use.

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your installer is using 100% authentic installation accessories from Connecting Punch in your installation.
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PRACTICE SAFE SOUND™

CONTINUOUS EXPOSURE TO SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS OVER 100dB MAY CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING LOSS.

IGH POWERED AUTOSOUND SYSTEMS MAY PRODUCE SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS WELL OVER 130dB. USE

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COMMON

If, after reading your manual, you still have questions regarding this product, we recommend that you see your Rockford Fosgate dealer. If you
need further assistance, you can call us direct at 1-800-795-2385. Be sure to have your serial number, model number and date of purchase
available when you call.

SENSE AND PRACTICE SAFE SOUND.

The serial number can be found on the outside of the box. Please record it in the space provided below as your permanent record. This will
serve as verification of your factory warranty and may become useful in recovering your amplifier if it is ever stolen.

Serial Number:_____________________________________________

Model Number: ____________________________________________

RF-2.9x

TECHNICAL FEATURES

2-Channel RF Amplifier

FEATURES

Specification

Reference

Sheet

• Trans•ana – Sound quality topology that sends an extended bandwidth

accurately to the output stages of the amplifier

• TOPAZ – Eliminates troublesome group loop noise between the source

and amplifier

• NOMAD – Extremely fast protection system that always protects the

amplifier and never degrades the sound

• MOSFET Devices – Power supply and output devices that have high

thermal stability, fast switching speed, low output impedance, and wide
bandwidth linearity

• DSM (Discrete Surface Mount) Technology – Fewer

connections, improved reliability, shorter signal paths, superior signal-to­noise ratio and awesome sonic performance

DESIGN FEATURES

• Extruded Heatsink – Dissipates heat generated by the amplifier’s

circuitry

SPECIFICATIONS

RMS Continuous Power @ 14.4V (Competition Standard)

Stereo into a 4Ω load (20Hz-20kHz, <0.10% THD) ............ 45x2

Stereo into a 2Ω load (20Hz-20kHz, <0.30% THD) ............ 90x2

Bridged into a 4Ω load (20Hz-20kHz, <0.30% THD)........180x1

Dynamic Power @ 14.4V (IHF Standard)

Stereo into a 4Ω load (20Hz-20kHz, 1% THD) ................... 75x2

Stereo into a 2Ω load (20Hz-20kHz, 1% THD) ................. 110x2

Bridged into a 4Ω load (20Hz-20kHz, 1% THD) ............... 220x1

Signal-to-Noise Ratio ................................ >100dB (A-weighted)

Frequency Response .................................. 20Hz-20kHz ±0.5dB

Bandwidth .............................................. 10Hz-250kHz ±3.0dB

Damping Factor @ 4Ω...................... >200 (at output connector)

• High Level Inputs – Allows wide compatibility with factory and

aftermarket source units. Accepts 1/8” female spade lugs

• Input Sensitivity Control – Level control can be adjusted to match

output levels from a variety of source units

• Gold-Plated Power/Speaker Barrier Strip – Screw terminals

accept #10 spade lugs or bare wire sized from 10 to 18 AWG

• XCard Crossover– Configurable for a multitude of operating frequen-

cies. The orientation of the card in its socket determines its function of high­pass, low-pass or full range operation

• Bass EQ – The Bass EQ allows a narrow band adjustment of up to +18dB

centered at 45Hz. The bass boost can be bypassed by turning the control to
its minimum or counterclockwise position.

• LED Power Indicator – Visual indicator illuminates when amplifier is

turned on

WARRANTY

• 3 Years

Slew Rate ....................................................................30v/µs

IM Distortion (IHF) ..................................................... <0.05%

Input Impedance............................................................ 20kΩ

Factory Default Crossover Frequency ................. 80Hz adjustable

Crossover Slope...................................12dB/octave Butterworth

Source Unit Compatibility
Input Sensitivity (+0dB gain overlap) .. 250mV to 4V (low level input)

Operating Voltage ........................................ +9V to +15.4V DC

External Battery Fuse ................................................ 30A (ATC)

Standby Current........................................................... 800mA

Dimensions..........................................2"H x 85⁄16"W x 107⁄8"L

Weight ........................................................ 4.1 lbs. (1.86kg)

(+15dB gain overlap) ..........250mV to 15V

(low level input)

650mV to 11V (high level input)

(5.08mm x 20.63mm x 26.27mm)

ACCESSORY PACK

(1) 3/32” Allen Wrench (1) ATC In-line Fuseholder (1) ATC 30 Amp Fuse

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–1–

Specifications subject to change without notice

RF-2.9x

2-Channel RF Amplifier

Installation

Reference

Sheet

Extension RCA's (opt.)

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L R

Gain

Connect “GND” terminal to radio
chassis if noise problems arise when
using High Level Inputs.

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Input High Level

L-R+GND

L+

Bridged/Mono 4 ohm

Bridged/Mono
Woofer

AUD

PWR

VOL

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CLOCK

AUTO

P.SCN LOUDDSPL

RDM

RPT

SCAN

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1 234 65

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DIM

PAUSE

R

SEL

TUNE

Remote Turn-On

275 Watts Total Power

R+ R-

B+

➝

Xover Frequency

0dB
–3dB

REM GND

Battery +12V

30A
Fuse

Less than 18"

➝

LP

HP

0dB
–3dB

80Hz

+ –

Battery

Low-Pass Full RangeHigh-Pass

➝

HP

LP

➝

Xover Frequency

80Hz

FULL

Xover Frequency

0dB
–3dB

↕

80Hz

Bass

R-

EQ

+18
+12

+6
+3

0dB

33Hz 45Hz

67.5Hz

+18
+12

0dB

+6
+3

33Hz 45Hz

LED

67.5Hz

Speaker Speaker

L+ L-

Stereo 2 or 4 ohm

+

Left (+)

+

Left
Speaker

–

–

Right (–)

Right
Speaker

+

–

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L R

Gain

Use passive crossovers when running amplifier in
Stereo & Bridged/Mono mode simultaneously. Please
contact your Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer for
information on passive crossovers.

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Input High Level

L-R+GND

L+

Bass

R-

EQ

Bridged/Mono
Woofer

Left (+)

+

–

Right (–)

Left
Speaker

Right
Speaker

–2–

Speaker Speaker

L+ L-

LED

+

–

+

275 Watts Total Power

R+ R-

B+

Insert XCard into Full Range only

REM GND

Full Range

Xover Frequency

0dB
–3dB

FULL

80Hz

↕

–

I

NSTALLATION

• For safety, disconnect the negative lead from the car battery prior to beginning the installation
Trunk Mounting

Mounting the amplifier vertically on a surface with the fin grooves running up and down will provide the best cooling for the amplifier.

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.

B+ Terminal

The B+ cable MUST be fused 18” (45cm) or less from the vehicle’s battery. Prepare the cable ends and install the fuseholder under the
hood. Connections should be water tight.

GND Terminal

Prepare a length of cable to be used for the ground connection. Prepare the chassis ground by scraping any paint from the metal surface
and thoroughly clean the area of all dirt and grease. Fasten the cable to the chassis using a screw.

REM Terminal

Connect the REM wire to a switched 12 volt positive source. The switched signal is usually taken from the source unit’s auto antenna or
the accessory lead. If the source unit does not have these outputs available, the recommended solution is to wire a mechanical switch in­line with a 12 volt source to activate the amplifier.

Input Connectors

Follow the diagram and connect the appropriate signal cables to the input terminals of the amplifier. Be sure that the signal cables are
routed close together and away from any high current wires.

Speaker Output Terminals

Connect the speaker system to the amplifier by inserting the wires into the corresponding output terminals and tighten the set screws.
Follow the diagram for proper signal polarity. DO NOT chassis ground any of the speaker wires as unstable amplifier operation may

result. CAUTION: This amplifier is not recommended for impedance loads below 2Ω stereo and/or 4Ω bridged (mono).
Gain Control(s)

The amplifier is factory set for optimum dynamic range with a 500mV input signal. The system levels may be adjusted by ear when using
a source unit with higher or lower output levels by using the following procedure.

1. Turn the gain control to minimum (counterclockwise)

2. Play a music track with high dynamic content and turn up the source unit to at least 3/4 volume

3. Slowly increase the gain and set it just below audible distortion or until reaching a comfortable hearing threshold (whichever occurs
first)

T

ROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom Diagnosis Remedy

Amplifier does not turn on

Amplifier has no output

B+ or REM not between 10.5 and 15.5 volts or
no voltage present

Amplifier is not properly grounded
XCard is missing or not inserted properly into

slot

Check the alternator, battery, fuse, and
wiring and repair as necessary

Check wiring and repair as necessary
Check XCard installation and repair as nec-

essary

Amplifier Noise

(Turn-On Pop)

Engine Noise

Voltage spike from source unit is entering
amplifier’s input

Noise is radiating into signal cables

–3–

Connect turn-on module to REM terminal if
pops are eliminated with no input signal to
amplifier

Re-route signal cables away from sources
of high current

RF-2.9x

Amplificador de RF a 2 canale – Español

Páginas de Referencia

para la Instalación

Extension de RCA (opcional)

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L R

Gain

Conecte el terminal GND (Tierra) al
chassis del radio en caso de que
surjan problemas de ruido cuando
se esten usando las entradas de alto
nivel.

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Input High Level

L-R+GND

L+

4 Ohmios Mono/Puente

Bajo
Mono/Puente

AUD

PWR

VOL

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CLOCK

AUTO

P.SCN LOUDDSPL

RDM

RPT

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PAUSE

R

SEL

TUNE

Encendido Remoto

275 Watts Total Power

R+ R-

B+

Fusible de

30 amperios

➝

Xover Frequency

0dB
–3dB

REM GND

Menos de

➝

LP

HP

80Hz

Batería +12V

45cm

Low-Pass Full RangeHigh-Pass

➝

Xover Frequency

0dB
–3dB

+ –

Batería

➝

HP

LP

80Hz

FULL

Xover Frequency

0dB
–3dB

↕

80Hz

Bass

R-

EQ

+18
+12

+6
+3

0dB

33Hz 45Hz

67.5Hz

+18
+12

0dB

+6
+3

33Hz 45Hz

LED

67.5Hz

Speaker Speaker

L+ L-

Estéreo 2 ó 4 Ohmios

+

Izquierda (+)

+

Parlante
Izquierdo

–

–

Derecha (–)

Parlante
Derecho

+

–

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L R

Gain

Use divisores pasivos de frecuencia cuando el
ampificador esté trabajando en Estéreo y Mono/Puente
simultá neamente.

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Input High Level

L-R+GND

L+

Bass

R-

EQ

Bajo
Mono/Puente

Izquierda (+)

+

–

Derecha (–)

Parlante
Izquierdo

Parlante
Derecho

–4–

Speaker Speaker

L+ L-

LED

+

–

+

275 Watts Total Power

R+ R-

B+

Insert XCard into Full Range only

REM GND

Full Range

Xover Frequency

0dB
–3dB

FULL

80Hz

↕

–

I

NSTALACÍON

• Por seguridad, desconecte el terminal negativo de la bateria antes de comenzar la instalacíon.

Montaje en el Malatero del vehícule

Monte el amplificador verticalmente con las líneas del radiador orientadas de arriba hacia abajo. De esta manera conseguirá la mejor
ventilación.

Montaje en el Compartimento de Pasajeros

El montaje en el compartimento de pasajeros sera eficiente en funcion de la ventilación que tenga el amplificador. Si va a instalar el
amplificador bajo un asiento deberá dejar al menos 2.5cm libres sobre la carcasa del amplificador.

Terminal B+

El cable B+ debe ir provisto de un fusible a una distancia no mayor de 45cm de la batería. Prepare el cable e instale el portafusibles en
el compartimento del motor. Las conexiones han de ser impermeables.

Terminal GND

Prepare un trozo de cable para usarlo como toma de masa. Prepare un punto de masa en el chasis rascando y eliminando la pintura de
la superfcicie de metal y límpielo de toda suciedad asegure el cable al chasis con un tornillo.

Terminal REM (Encendido remoto)

Conecte el cable REM a un punto de +12V conmutable. La señal se suele coger de la salida auto antena del radio cassette si este no
tiene salida remote.

Conectores de Entrada

Siga el diagrama y conecte los cables adecuados para señal a los terminales de entrada del amplificador. Asegúre se que los cables de
señal esten canalizados en conjunto y lo más lejo posible de cualquier cable de alto amperaje.

Terminales de salida para los Parlantes

Conecte el sistema de parlantes al amplificador insertando los cables correspondientes en los ternminales de salida y luego aprete los
tornillos. Siga el diagrama para una adecuada polaridad de señal. NO CONECTE ninguno de los cables de los parlantes a la masa de

la carcasa, ya que esto puede resultar en una operación inestable del amplificador. PRECAUCION: este amplificador no está
recomendado para cargas de impedancia por abajo de 2 Ohmios en estéreo y/ó 4 Ohmios en modo puente (bridge mono).

Control(es) de Ganancia

El amplificador está dispuesto desde la fábrica para óptimo rango dinámico con una señal de entrada de 500mV. Los niveles del sistema
pueden ser ajustado por oído cuando se utilice una unidad fuente con niveles de salidas más altos ó bajos, mediante el uso del siguiente
procedimiento:

1. Lleve el control de ganancia al mínimo (en contra de las agujas del reloj)

2. Reproduzca una pista musical con alto contemiodo dinámico y lleve el volumen de la unidad fuente hasta unos 3/4 de máximo

3. Lentamente incremente la ganancia y pare justo bajo el nivel audible de distorsion ó hasta que llegue a un umbral agradable de
audición (cualquiera que ocurra primero)

B

ÚSQUEDA DE

F

ALLAS

Síntoma Diagnóstico Remedio Reparación

El Amplificador no enciende

B+ ó REM no están entre 10.5 y 15.5 voltios ó no hay
voltaje presente.

El amplificador no está aterrado apropiademente

Chequee el alternador, batería, fusible y cableado
y repare segun sea necesario

Cheque el cableado y repare según sea necesario

El amplificador no tiene salida

Ruido de Amplificador

(Popeo de encendido)

Ruido de Motor

La XCard no se encuentra o no está insertada
apropiadamente en la ranura

Picos de voltaje de la unidad fuente están presentes en
la entrada del amplificador

Ruido está siendo radiado en los cables de señal

–5–

Chequee la instalación de la XCard y repare
según sea necesario

Conecte el módulo de encendido al terminal
REM si el popeo es eliminado cuando el
amplificador no tiene señal de entrada

Recanlizar los cables de señal aleajado de
fuentes de alto amperaje

RF-2.9x

Amplificateur de RF á 2-Canaux – Français

Schéma

d’Installation

Extension RCA (en option)

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L R

Gain

Connectez terminal GND au châssis
de la radio si des problèmes de bruit
surviennent lorsque vous utilisez des
entrées de niveau élevé.

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Input High Level

L-R+GND

L+

Biporte/Mono 4 ohm

Biporte/Mono
Woofer

AUD

PWR

VOL

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CLOCK

AUTO

P.SCN LOUDDSPL

RDM

RPT

SCAN

D.SCN

1 234 65

ILLUM

DIM

PAUSE

R

SEL

TUNE

Allumage télécommande

275 Watts Total Power

B+

R+ R-

➝

Xover Frequency

0dB
–3dB

REM GND

Batterie +12V

Fusible
30A

Moins de 45cm

➝

LP

HP

0dB
–3dB

80Hz

+ –

Batterie

Low-Pass Full RangeHigh-Pass

➝

HP

LP

➝

Xover Frequency

80Hz

FULL

Xover Frequency

0dB
–3dB

↕

80Hz

Bass

R-

EQ

67.5Hz

+18
+12

0dB

+6
+3

33Hz 45Hz

+18
+12

0dB

+6
+3

33Hz 45Hz

LED

67.5Hz

Speaker Speaker

L+ L-

Stereo 2 ou 4 ohm

Gauche (+)

+

Haut­parleur
gauche

+

–

–

Droit (–)

Haut­parleur
droit

+

–

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L R

Gain

Utilisez des fréquences de chevauchement
passives lorsque vous faîtes fonctionner
l'amplificateur en mode stéréo et biport/mono
simultanément.

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Input High Level

L-R+GND

L+

R-

Bridged/Mono
Woofer

Bass

EQ

Left (+)

+

Speaker Speaker

L+ L-

LED

Left

+

Speaker

–

–

Right

+

Speaker

275 Watts Total Power

R+ R-

B+

Insert XCard into Full Range only

REM GND

Full Range

Xover Frequency

0dB
–3dB

FULL

80Hz

↕

–

Right (–)

–6–

I

NSTALLATION

• Pour votre sécurité, deéconnectez la borne négative de la batterie du véhicule avant de commencer l’installation.

Montage dans l’habitacle

Monte el amplificador verticalmente con las lineas del radiador orientadas de arriba hacia abajo. De esta manera conseguira la mejor
ventilacion.

Montaje en el Compartimento de Pasajeros

Monter l’amplificateur dans l’habitacle ne pose aucun problème, du moment qu’il y ait assez d’air pour le refroidir. Si vous montez l’ampli en
dessous du siège, prévoyez 3 cm d’air autour du radiateur.

Terminal B+

Il est impératif qu’il y ait un fusible sur le câble pour la connexion à la masse. Préparez le châssis en grattant la peinture de la surface métallique
et nettoyez la saleté et l’huile. Attachez le câble au châssis avec une vis.

Terminal GND

Préparez une longueur de câble pour la connexion à la masse. Préparez le châssis en grattant la peinture de la surface métallique et nettoyez la
saleté et l’huile. Attachez le câble au châssis avec une vis.

Terminal REM

Connectez le fil REM à une commande 12 volts positive de la source. La commande 12 volts est habuituellement prise sur la sortie antenne
électrique de la source ou la commande accessoire. Si al source ne dispose pas de ces sorties, nous vous recommandons d’installer un
interrupteur qui fournira un positif 12 volts au REM de l’amplificateur.

Connecteurs d’entrée

Suivez le diagramme et connectez les câbles de signalisation appropriés aux terminaux d’entrée de l’amplificateur. Assurez-vous que les câbles
de signalisation sont bien acheminés à proximité les uns des autres et suffisamment éloignés de fils électriques à haute intensité.

Terminaux de sortie du haut-parleur

Connectez les haut-parleurs à l’amplificateur en introduisant les fils dans les terminaux de sortie correspondant et en serrant les vis e calage.
Suivez le diagramme pour trouver la bonne polarité de signalisation NE mettez à la terre, au châssis, AUCUN des fils du haut-parleur car cela
risquerait d’entraîner un fonctionnement instable de l’amplificateur.

ATTENTION: cet amplificateur n’est pas recommandé pour des charges d’impédance inférieures à 2 stéréo et/ou 4 biporte (mono).

Réglage(s) du gain

L’ampificateur a été réglé en usine pour une gamme optimum de variations de volume avec une signalisation d’entrée de 500mV. Vous pouvez
ajuster, à l’oreille, les niveaux du système, lorsque vous utilisez une unité de source dotée de niveaux de rendement de sortie inférieurs ou
supérieurs par le biais de la procédure suivante.

1. Réglez le gain sur le minimum (dans le sens contraire des aiguilles d’une montre)

2. Choisissez un morceau de musique comprenant une gamme élevée de variations de volume et réglez le volume de l’unité de source jusqu’à
trois quart, au moins, du volume possible

3. Augmentez doucement le gain et réglez-le juste en-dessous d’une distorsion perceptible à l’oreille ou jusqu’à l’atteinte d’un seuil d’écoute
agréable (selon ce qui est atteint en premier)

T

ROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom Diagnosis Remedy

L’amplificateur ne
s’allume pas

L’amplificateur n’a pas
de rendement de sortie

Parasites amplificateur

(Allumage parasite)

B+ ou REM ne tombe pas entre 10.5 et 15.5 volts
ou pas de voltage

L ’amplificateur n’est pas correctement mis à la terre.

L’XCard manque ou bien n’a pas été correctement
introduite dans la fente

La crête de tension de voltage sortant de l’unité de
source pénètre l’entrée de l’amplificateur

Vérifiez l’alternateur, la batterie, les fusibles, la disposi­tion des câbles, et effectuez des réparations si cela
s’avère nécessaire

Vérifiez la disposition des câbles, et effectuez des
réparations si cela s’avère nécessaire

Vérifiez l’installation de l’XCard, et effectuez des
réparations si cela s’avère nécessaire

Connectez le module d’établissement du contact au
terminal REM si des parasites sont éliminés sans
signalisation d’entrée à l’amplificateur

Bruit du moteur

Des parasites rayonnent dans les câbles de
signalisation

–7–

Acheminez de nouveau les câbles de signalisation en
les éloignant de sources de courant à haute intensité.
L’amplificateur n’a pas de rendement de sortie

RF-2.9x

2-Kanal RF Amplifier – Deutsch

Installations

Anleitung

Verlängerungskabel
(Optional)

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L R

Gain

Falls Sie Probleme mit
Stoergeräuschen haben, wenn die
High Level Eingänge benutzt
werden, verbinden Sie den
Masseanschluss mit der Masse
des Radios.

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Input High Level

L-R+GND

L+

Gebrueckt/Mono 4 ohm

Gebrueckt/
Mono Woofer

AUD

PWR

VOL

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CLOCK

AUTO

P.SCN LOUDDSPL

RDM

RPT

SCAN

D.SCN

1 234 65

ILLUM

DIM

PAUSE

R

SEL

TUNE

Remote-Kabel

275 Watts Total Power

R+ R-

B+

30A
Sicherung

➝

Abtrennung

0dB
–3dB

REM GND

Batterie +12V

Weniger als 45cm

➝

LP

HP

0dB
–3dB

80Hz

Low-Pass

HP

LP

➝

Abtrennung

80Hz

+ –

Batterie

➝

0dB
–3dB

Full RangeHigh-Pass

FULL

Abtrennung

80Hz

↕

Bass

R-

EQ

+18
+12

0dB

+6
+3

33Hz 45Hz

67.5Hz

+18
+12

+6
+3

0dB

33Hz 45Hz

LED

67.5Hz

Speaker Speaker

L+ L-

Stereo 2 or 4 ohm

+

Links (+)

+

Linker

–

Lautsprecher

–

+

Rechts (–)

Rechter

–

Lautsprecher

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L R

Gain

Benutzen Sie passive Weichen, wenn Sie den
Verstärker im Trimode-Betrieb nutzen. Bitte
informieren Sie sich bei Ihrem autorisierten
Rockford Fosgate Händler ueber passive
Frequenzweichen.

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Input High Level

L-R+GND

L+

Bass

R-

EQ

Gebrueckt/
Mono
Woofer

Links (+)

+

–

Rechts (–)

Linker
Lautsprecher

Rechter
Lautsprecher

+

–

+

–

–8–

Speaker Speaker

L+ L-

LED

275 Watts Total Power

R+ R-

B+

XCard nur als Full Range stecken

REM GND

Abtrennung

0dB
–3dB

Full Range

FULL

80Hz

↕

E

INBAU

• Zur Sicherheit klemmen Sie den Negativ-Pol der Batterie während des gesamten Einbaues ab.

Im Fahrzeugkofferraum

Der vertikale Einbau der Endstufen, das bedeutet, daβ die Kühlrippen von oben nach unten verlaufen, gibt dem Verstärker die beste Kühlung.

Auf der Beifahrerseite

Sollte der Verstärker auf der Beifahrerseite montiert werden, so ist es sehr wichtig für eine ausreichende Kühlung zu sorgen. Sollte der Verstärker z.B. unter
dem Beifahrersitz montiert werden, sollte dem Kühlkörper mindestens ein Luftspalt von 3 cm bleiben, um so für eine ausreichende Kühlung zu sorgen.

B+ Anschluβ

Die Plus-Leitung MUβ ca. 40 cm nach dem Plus-Pol der Batterie abgesichert sein. Preparieren Sie die Kabellängen und montieren Sie den
Sicherungshalter im Motorraum. ALLE Verbindungen müssen wasserdicht sein.

GND Anschluβ

Preparieren Sie Ihr Kabel für die negativ Leitung (Erdung). Preparieren Sie die Anschluβstelle des Erdungskabels, indem Sie das Metall gründlich reinigen
und vom Lack befreien. Befestigen Sie nun die Erdung an dieser Stelle mit einer Schraube.

REM Anschluβ

Verbinden Sie das Ein-und Ausschaltungskontroll-Kabel mit Ihrem Radio (12 Volt positiv). Normalerweise verwenden Sie hierfür die Ant.-Remote. Sollte
Ihr Radio diesen Anschluβ nicht besitzen, so verwenden Sie eine 12 Volt Spannung, die Sie durch einen Schalter ein- und ausschalten können.

Eingangs-Anschlüsse

Beachten Sie den Anschlussplan und verbinden Sie die Signalkabel mit den Eingangs-Anschlüssen des Verstärkers. Seien Sie sicher, daβ die Kabel dicht
zusammen und entfernt von stromführenden Kabeln liegen.

Lautsprecher Ausgänge

Verbinden Sie das Lautsprechersystem mit dem Verstärker, indem Sie die Kabel in die entsprechenden Anschlüsse stecken und verschrauben. Beachten
Sie hierbei den Anschlussplan, um eine korrekte Polarität zu gewährleisten. Erden Sie niemals eine der Lautsprecherleitung auf die Masse des

Fahrzeuges. Achtung: Die minimale Last von 2

Ω Stereo und/oder 4Ω gebrückt (Mono) darf nicht unterschritten werden.

Eingangsempfindlichkeit

Der Verstärker ist Werksseitig auf eine Eingangsspannung von 500mV eingestellt. Die Eingangsempfindlichkeit kann nach Gehör verstellt werden, wenn
die Ausgangsspannung des Steuergerätes höher oder niedriger ist. Gehen Sie wie folgt vor.

1. Drehen Sie die Eingangsempfindlichkeit auf ein Minimum (gegen den Uhrzeigersinn).

2. Spielen Sie einen Musiktitel mit einer sehr hohen Dynamik und drehen Sie die Lautstärkekontrolle des Steuergerätes auf 3/4 der Maximallautstärke.

3. Jetzt verstellen Sie die Eingangsempfindlichkeit des Verstärkers soweit (im Uhrzeigersinn drehen), bis Sie eine Verzerrung des Signals wahrnehmen.
Danach sollte die Empfindlichkeit wieder soweit zurück gedreht werden (gegen den Uhrzeigersinn), bis die Verzerrungen verschwinden.

F

EHLERSUCHE

Syptom Diagnose Fehlerbehebung

Verstärker schaltet nicht ein

Verstärker hat keine
Ausgangsleistung

Verstärker Einschaltgeräusch

(Turn-On Pop)

Die B+ oder Rem. Spannung liegt nicht zwischen

10.5 und 15.5 Volt

Verstärker ist nicht korrekt geerdet

Die XCard ist falsch oder gar nicht in den
entsprechenden Sockel gesteckt.

Spannungsspitze des Steuergerätes erreicht den
Verstärker

Kontrollieren Sie die Lichtmaschine, Batterie,
Sicherung und die Kabel. Reparieren Sie diese,
wenn nötig

Kontrollieren Sie die Kabel und reparieren Sie
diese, wenn nötig

Kontrollieren Sie die Installation der XCard und
ändern Sie diese, wenn nötig

Verbinden Sie ein Turn-on Modul mit dem Rem.
Terminal, wenn die Geräusche eleminiert sind,
sobald kein Signal am Verstärker anliegt.

Lichtmaschinen Summen

Störungen strahlen in die Signalkabel

–9–

Verlegen Sie die Kabel weit entfernt von
stromführenden Kabeln

RF-2.9x

Amplificatore di potenza a 2 canali – Italiano

Istruzinoni di
Installazione

Prolunga RCA (opzionale)

® ®

L R

Gain

Connettere il terminale GND al telaio
della sorgente in caso di problemi di
rumore quando si impiega l'ingresso
ad alto livello

.9

Input High Level

L-R+GND

L+

Mono a ponte 4 ohm

Woofer mono
a ponte

AUD

PWR

VOL

® ®

CLOCK

AUTO

P.SCN LOUDDSPL

RDM

RPT

SCAN

D.SCN

1 234 65

ILLUM

DIM

PAUSE

R

SEL

TUNE

Accensione

275 Watts Total Power

R+ R-

B+

Fusibile da
30 Ampere

Meno di 45 centimetri

➝

Xover Frequency

0dB
–3dB

REM GND

➝

LP

HP

80Hz

Batteria +12V

Low-Pass Full RangeHigh-Pass

HP

LP

➝

Xover Frequency

0dB
–3dB

80Hz

+ –

Batteria

➝

0dB
–3dB

FULL

↕

Xover Frequency

80Hz

Bass

R-

EQ

+18
+12

0dB

+6
+3

33Hz 45Hz

67.5Hz

+18
+12

+6
+3

0dB

33Hz 45Hz

LED

67.5Hz

Speaker Speaker

L+ L-

Stereo a 2 o 4 ohm

+

sinistro (+)

+

Altoparlante

sinistro

–

–

destro (–)

Altoparlante

destro

+

–

® ®

L R

Gain

Impiegando il funzionamento stereo-mono
simultaneo é richiesto l'impiego di un crossover

.9

Input High Level

L-R+GND

L+

R-

Woofer mono
a ponte

Bass

EQ

sinistro (+)

+

–

destro (–)

Altoparlante

sinistro

Altoparlante

destro

+

–

+

–

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Speaker Speaker

L+ L-

LED

275 Watts Total Power

R+ R-

B+

Insert XCard into Full Range only

REM GND

Full Range

Xover Frequency

0dB
–3dB

FULL

80Hz

↕

I

NSTALLAZIONE

• Per sicurezza, scollegare il polo netativo della batteria dell’auto prima di iniziare l’installazione.

Nel Bagagliaio

Montando l’amplificatore su una superficie in verticale con le alette direzionate dall’alto verso il basso si garantirá un miglior
raffreddamento dell’amplificatore.

Nel’abitacolo

Montare l’amplificatore nell’abitacolo si avrá un funzionamento regolare se si garantisce un flusso d’aria sufficiente. Per l’installazione
sotto un sedile, é necessario avere uno spazio di almeno 3 cm attorno a tutto l’amplificatore.

Terminale B+ (cavo positivo)

Il cavo positivo deve essere protetto da un fusibile a non piú di 45 cam dalla batteria. Terminare il cavo e installare il fusibile nel vano
motore. Tutte le connessioni devono essere a prova d’acqua.

Terminal GND (cavo negativo)

Decidere la lunghezza del cavo e terminarlo. Preparare la massa grattando la vernice dal telaio dell’auto ed eliminando tracce di olio o
sporco. Fissare il cavo di massa al telaio con una vite.

Terminal REM (Consenso di accensione)

Collegare il cavo REM ad un positivo present solo ad autoradio accessa (normalmente il cavo pilota dell’antenna elettrica o il cavo
accessori dell’autoradio). Se la sorgente non dovesse essere equipaggiata con queste uscite, la soluzione raccomandabile é di inserire un
interruttore su un cavo positivo e connettersi all’amplificatore.

Connettori di ingresso

Seguendo lo schema collegate i cavi di segnale agli appropriati terminali di ingresso dell’amplificatore. Assicuratevi che i cavi di segnale
siano passati vicini tra loro e lontano da cavi ad alta corrente.

Connettori degli altoparlanti

Collegate il sistema di altoparlanti inserendo i cavi nei terminali corrispondenti e serrate le viti. Seguite lo schema per l’ottimale colle
gamento delle polaritá. Non cortocircuitate a massa nessun cavo degli altoparlanti, potrebbe verificarsi un anomalo comportamento

dell’amplificatore. ATTENZIONE; questo amplificatore non é raccomandato per impedenze inferiori ai 2 ohm stereo w/o 4 ohm
mono a ponte.

Controlli della sensibilitá

L’amplificatore é regolato dalla casa per un ottimale rendimento dinamico con segnale di ingresso di 500 mV. Il lilvello di ingresso puó
essere regolato anche ad orecchio quando si impiega una sorgente con uscita superiore od inferiore. Seguite questa procedure:

1. Portate il controllo della sensibilitá al minimo (senso antiorario)

2. Suonate un brano musicale con elevato contenuto dinamico portando il volume della sorgente a circa 3/4

3. Aumentate lentamente il livello di ingresso dell’amplificatore e posizionatelo subito prima dell’insorgere di distorsione o quando il
livello generale vi appaia confortevole

R

ISOLUZIONE DEI PROBLEMI

Sintomo Diagnosi Rimendo

L’ampificatore non si accende

Il B+ o il REM n on hanno una tensione
compresa tra i 10,5 e 15,5 volt o nessuna
tensione é presente

L’amplificatore non é correttamente a massa

Verficate l’alternatore, la batteria, i fusibilit,
il cablaggio e riparate quanto necessario

Controllate il cablaggio e riparat se
necessario

Non esce nessun suono

Rumore dell’amplificatore

(bump di accensione)

Rumore dal motore

La Xcard non é inserita correttamente o manca

Picchi di tensione provenienti dalla sorgente
entrano dall’ingresso dell’amplificatore

Il rumore si propagna nei cavi di segnale

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Verificate l’installazione de la xcard e riparate
se necessario

Se il bump si elimina disconnettendo gli
ingressi, collegate un modulo di accensione

Ristendete i cavi di segnale lontano da cavi
ad alta corrente

ENGLISH

Please contact your local Authorized

Rockford Fosgate Dealer for information

on Warranty Policies and Technical Support.

ESPAÑOL

Por favor contacte al Distribuidor Autorizado Rockford

Fosgate en su localidad para información sobre Políticas

de Garantía Soporte Técnico.

DEUTSCH ITALIANO

Bitte Fragen Sie Ihren autorisierten Rockford Fosgate

Händler über Informationen, die die Garantie oder

technische Probleme betreffen.

FRANÇAIS

Veuillez contacter votre distributeur Rockford Fosgate

agréé pour toute information concernant les

modalités de garantie et le support technique.

Contattate il vostro rivenditore autorizzato Rockford

Fosgate per informazioni sulle condizioni di garanzia

e per il supporto tecnico.

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L

IMITED

Rockford Corporation offers a limited warranty on Rockford Fosgate products on the following terms:

• Length of Warranty
3 years on electronics 90 days on electronic B-stock (receipt required)
2 years on source units 30 days on speaker B-stock (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. Product purchased by consumers from an Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer in another country are covered
only by that country’s Distributor and not by Rockford Corporation.

• Who is Covered
This warranty covers only the original purchaser of Rockford product purchased from an Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer in the United
States. In order to receive service, the purchaser must provide Rockford with a copy of the receipt stating the customer name, dealer name,
product purchased and date of purchase.

• Products found to be defective during the warranty period will be repaired or replaced (with a product deemed to be equivalent) at
Rockford's discretion.

• What is Not Covered

1. Damage caused by accident, abuse, improper operations, water, theft

2. Any cost or expense related to the removal or reinstallation of product

3. Service performed by anyone other than Rockford or an Authorized Rockford Fosgate Service Center

4. Any product which has had the serial number defaced, altered, or removed

5. Subsequent damage to other components

6. Any product purchased outside the U.S.

7. Any product not purchased from an Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer

W

ARRANTY

I

NFORMATION

• Limit on Implied Warranties
Any implied warranties including warranties of fitness for use and merchantability are limited in duration to the period of the express warranty
set forth above. Some states do not allow limitations on the length of an implied warranty, so this limitation may not apply. No person is
authorized to assume for Rockford Fosgate any other liability in connection with the sale of the product.

• How to Obtain Service
Please call 1-800-669-9899 for Rockford Customer Service. You must obtain an RA# (Return Authorization number) to return any product
to Rockford Fosgate. You are responsible for shipment of product to Rockford.

Ship to: Electronics
Rockford Corporation
Warranty Repair Department
2055 E. 5th Street
Tempe, AZ 85281
RA#:_________________

Ship to: Speakers
Rockford Acoustic Design
(Receiving-speakers)
609 Myrtle N.W.
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
RA#:_________________

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MAN-1488-A
9/97

MADE IN THE USA

This product is designed, developed and assembled in the USA by a dedicated group of

American workers. The majority of the components used in the construction of this product

are produced by American companies. However, due to the global nature of their

manufacturing facilities and the electronics parts industry in general, some parts may be

manufactured in other countries.

Rockford Fosgate

Rockford Corporation

546 South Rockford Drive

Tempe, Arizona 85281 U.S.A.

In U.S.A., [phone]

In Europe, Fax [phone]

In Japan, Fax [phone]