Rockford Fosgate M750-1, M1200-1D Installation & Operation Manual

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NTRODUCTION

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 clar ity 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 RockfordTechnicalTraining Institute
(RTTI). Please read your warranty and retain your receipt and original carton for possible future use.

Great product and competent installations are only a piece of t he puzzle when it comes to your system. Make sure
that your installer is using 100% authentic installation accessories from Rockford Fosgate in your installation.
Rockford Fosgate has everything from RCA cables and speaker wire to power wire and battery connectors.
Insist on it! After all, your new system deserves nothing but the best.

To add the finishing touch to your new Rockford Fosgate image order your Rockford accessories, which include
everything fromT-shirts to jackets.

To get a free brochure on Rockford Fosgate products and Rockford accessories,
visit our web site at: www.rockfordfosgate.com
or, in the U.S. call 1-800-669-9899 or FAX [phone].
For all other countries, call +001-480-967-3565 or FAX [phone].

PRACTICE SAFE SOUND™

Continuous exposure to sound pressure levels over 100dB may cause permanent

hearing loss. High powered auto sound systems may produce sound pressure levels well

over 130dB. Use common sense and practice safe sound.

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
1-800-669-9899. Be sure to have your serial number, model number and date of purchase available when
you call.

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 unit if it is ever stolen.

Serial Number: ______________________________________

Model Number: _____________________________________

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ABLE OFCONTENTS

Introduction ......................2

SafetyInstructions.................3

DesignFeatures ...................4

Installation......................5-7

InstallationConsiderations..............5

Mounting Locations . . . . . . . .............5

Battery and Charging . . . . . . ............6

WiringtheSystem.....................6

Operation.........................8

AdjustingGain........................8

Adjusting Crossover Frequency . . . . . . . . . . 8

Infrasonic Filter . . .....................8

Punch EQ . . ..........................8

Remote Punch Level Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Troubleshooting...................9

Specifications ....................10

Limited Warranty Information . ....11

NOTE: Review each section for more detailed information.

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Rockford Fosgate, the Rockford Fosgate logo, and the PRIME logo are either

registered trademarks or trademarks of Rockford Corporation.

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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. But, as we are constantly finding new ways to improve our product, this
information is subject to change without notice.

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AFETYINSTRUCTIONS

This symbol with “WARNING” is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important instructions. Failure to heed the instructions
will result in severe injury or death.

This symbol with “CAUTION” is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important instructions. Failure to heed the instructions
can result in injury or unit damage.

CAUTION: To prevent injury and damage to the unit, please read and follow the

instructions in this manual.We want you to enjoy this system, not get a
headache.

CAUTIONIf you feel unsure about installing this system yourself, have it installed by a

qualified Rockford Fosgate technician.

CAUTIONBefore installation, disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal to prevent

damage to the unit, fire and/or possible injury.

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ONTENTS OFCARTON

A Marine M750-1D or M1200-1D Mono
Amplifier

Installation & Operation Manual

Remote Punch Level Control

Mounting Hardware Kit

The hardware kit included with each amplifier contains the mounting hardware necessary to secure the
amplifier to the vehicle.

Visit our web site for the latest information on all Rockford products.

www.rockfordfosgate.com

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ESIGNFEATURES

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. RCA Pass-Thru Jacks – This Pass-Thru provides a convenient source for daisy-chaining an additional
amplifier without running an extra set of RCA cables from the front of the vehicle to the rear amplifier
location.

4. Gain Control – The input gain control is preset to match the output of most source units.

5. Infrasonic Filter – A variable 15-40Hz 12dB/octave filter designed to prev ent frequencies below the
audio range from being applied to the subwoofer from the amplifier. Consequently improving subwoofer
performance and power handling, particularly in vented enclosures..

6. Variable Crossover (Low Pass Only) – Is a built-in 12dB/octave Butterworth filter with a
crossover point variable from 50Hz to 250Hz.

7. Punch EQ – This control is a narrow band adjustment variable from 0dB to +18dB @ 45Hz with a
Gyrator based Punch EQ that eliminates frequency shift with boost..

8. Remote Punch Level Control – When connected, the “Gain Control” is linked and allows you to
remotely control the output level of the amplifier from the dash or center console.

9. Speaker Terminals – The heavy duty, nickel-plated set screw wire connectors (+and -)will
accommodate 8 AWG. Two Positive (+) and Negative (–) terminals are provided for

installation flexibility. Both terminals are wired in parallel internally. Only one
Positive (+) and one Negative (–) terminal is required for a speaker connection.

10. Power Terminals – The power and ground are nickel-plated set screw wire connectors and will
accommodate 4 AWG.

11. REM Terminal – The nickel-plated set screw wire connector and will accommodate 12 A WG.This
terminal is used to remotely turn-on and turn-off the amplifier when +12V DC is applied.

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