Rockford Fosgate X150.1 User Manual

X150.1

INSTALLATION &
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PERATION

M

ONO AMPLIFIER

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INTRODUCTION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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 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.

Great product and competent installations are only a piece of the puzzle when it comes to your system. Make sure that your
installer is using 100% authentic installation accessories from Connecting Punch in your installation. Connecting Punch has
everything from RCA cables and speaker wire to Power line 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 from
T-shirts and jackets to hats and sunglasses.

To get a free brochure on Rockford Fosgate products and Rockford accessories,
in the U.S. call 480-967-3565 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 source unit if it is
ever stolen.

Serial Number: ______________________________

Model Number: _____________________________

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

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Design Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

Installation Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

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

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

Wiring the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Using Passive Crossovers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Remote Punch Bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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

Adjusting Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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

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

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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

Limited Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

NOTE: Review each section for more detailed information.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CONTENTS OF CARTON

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.

This symbol with “WARNING” is intended to alert the user to the presence of impor-

tant 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 have enjoyment from this system, not a headache.

CAUTION: If you feel unsure about installing this system yourself, have it installed by a qualified Rockford

Fosgate technician.

CAUTION: Before installation, disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal to prevent damage to the unit, fire

and/or possible injury.

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Model X150.1 Mono Amplifier

Installation & Operation Manual

Mounting Hardware Kit

Remote Punch Bass Kit with Cord

1 Fuse Connector

1 15 Amp Fuse

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DESIGN FEATURES

INSTALLATION

1. Cast Aluminum Heatsink – The cast aluminum heatsink of the Punch amplifier dissipates heat generated by the amplifi-

er's circuitry. The inherent advantage of casting provides a 30% improvement of cooling over conventional extrusion
heatsink designs.

2.

Gain Control – The input gain control is preset to match the output of most source units. It can be adjusted to match
output levels from a variety of source units.

3.

Variable Crossover – The amplifiers have a built-in 12dB/octave Butterworth filter with a crossover point variable from
50Hz to 250Hz. The crossover can be set to Low-Pass (LP) or it can be bypassed by setting it to Full Range (FULL).

4. RCA Input Jacks – The industry standard RCA jacks provide an easy connection for signal level input. They are gold-plat-

ed to resist the signal degradation caused by corrosion.

5.

LED Power Indicator – The LED illuminates when the unit is turned on.

6. REM Terminal – This spade terminal is used to remotely turn-on and turn-off the amplifier when +12V DC is applied.

7. Power Terminals – The power and ground connectors on the Punch amplifier are gold-plated and will accommodate up

to 8 AWG wire maximizing the input current capability of the amplifier.

8.

Punch Bass – The Punch Bass control helps correct for acoustical deficiencies in the listening environment by helping
produce full range sound without adding excessive boost.. The Punch Bass control is a narrow band adjustment at 45Hz
variable from 0dB to + 18dB. Connection is made with a cable using RJ-45 and can be installed under the dash for
remote control access.

9.

RCA Pass-Thru Jacks – The 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.

10.

Speaker Terminals – The heavy duty, gold-plated terminal block connectors (+ and –) will accept wire sizes from 8 AWG
to 18 AWG. These gold-plated connectors are immune to corrosion that can cause signal deterioration.

INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS

The following is a list of tools needed for installation:

Volt/Ohm Meter

Wire strippers

Wire crimpers

Wire cutters

#2 Phillips screwdriver

Battery post wrench

Hand held drill w/assorted bits

1/8" diameter heatshrink tubing

Assorted connectors

Adequate Length—Red Power Wire

Adequate Length—Remote Turn-on Wire

Adequate Length—Black Grounding Wire

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