Rockford Fosgate 550X - Manuals

Page 2 - PRACTICE SAFE SOUNDTM; levels well over 130dB. Use common sense and practice safe sound.; NOTE; : Review each section for more detailed information.

I NTRODUCTION T ABLE OF C ONTENTS 2 Dear Customer, Congratulations on your purchase of the world's finest brand of car audio amplifiers. At RockfordFosgate we are fanatics about musical reproduction at its best, and we are pleased you chose ourproduct. Through years of engineering expertise, hand cr...

Page 3 - GETTING STARTED; Installation Section

S AFETY I NSTRUCTIONS C ONTENTS OF C ARTON 3 Visit our web site for the latest information on all Rockford products. 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 informationon how...

Page 4 - – The LED illuminates when the unit is turned on.

4 D ESIGN F EATURES 1 2 4 4 3 5 6 6 7 8 7 9 10 10 11 Power and Speaker Connection 1. LED Power Indicator – The LED illuminates when the unit is turned on. 2. REM Terminal – This spade terminal is used to remotely turn-on and turn-off the amplifier when +12V DC is applied. 3. Power Terminals – The po...

Page 5 - The following is a list of tools needed for installation:; by a qualified technician.; CAUTION; wires routed through metal, especially the firewall.; MOUNTING LOCATIONS; Engine Compartment

5 I NSTALLATION INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS The following is a list of tools needed for installation: Volt/Ohm MeterWire strippersWire crimpersWire cutters#2 Phillips screwdriverBattery post wrench Hand held drill w/assorted bits1/8" diameter heatshrink tubingAssorted connectorsAdequate Length—R...

Page 6 - : If you do not feel comfortable with wiring your new unit, please see; Use the ring terminal to connect to the battery positive terminal.; DO NOT install the fuse at

6 I NSTALLATION Trunk Mounting Mounting the amplifier vertically will provide the best cooling of the amplifier. Mounting the amplifier on the floor of the trunk will work but provides less cooling capability thanvertical mounting. Mounting the amplifier upside down to the rear deck of the trunk wil...

Page 7 - NSTALLATION; input jacks at the amplifier.; : Follow the diagrams for proper signal polarity.; : These amplifiers are not recommended for impedance loads below 2; Power

7 I NSTALLATION 5. Prepare the BLACK wire (Ground cable) for attachment to the amplifier by stripping 1/2" of insulation from the end of the wire. Insert the bared wire into the GND terminal and tighten theset screw to secure the cable in place. Prepare the chassis ground by scraping any paint f...

Page 9 - Mounting and installation; Hertz; Speaker Impedance; For more information, see your

REMOTE PUNCH BASS Mounting and installation 1. Find a location, either under the dash or near the center console, that gives easyaccess to the remote. 2. Using the screws supplied, install the mounting clip with the tabs towards theback. 3. Route the cable for the remote and connect to both the remo...

Page 10 - Do the following individually for each channel.; ADJUSTING CROSSOVER FREQUENCY; Do the following individually for both front and rear if used.

10 O PERATION ADJUSTING GAIN Do the following individually for each channel. To adjust the gain setting, turn the amplifier gains all the way down. Turn the source unit volume upuntil distortion is audible and then turn it down a bit until the distortion is inaudible. This will beabout two thirds al...

Page 12 - PECIFICATIONS; Specifications subject to change without notice

12 S PECIFICATIONS MODEL- Power 550X 750X Continuous Power Rating (RMS) - Measured at 14.4 Battery Volts 4 Ω Load Per Channel 127 Watts x 4 150 Watts x 4 2 Ω Load Per Channel 232 Watts x 4 270 Watts x 4 4 Ω Load Bridged (Mono) 232 Watts x 2 525 Watts x 2 Dimensions: (with Endbell) Height 2.4" (6...

Page 13 - Service Center; IMITED

13 Ship to: Electronics Rockford Corporation Warranty Repair Department 2055 E. 5th Street Tempe, AZ 85281 RA#: _________________________ Ship to: Speakers Rockford Acoustic Design Speaker Returns 2356 Turner Ave. NW Grand Rapids, MI 49544 RA#: ____________________ Rockford Corporation offers a limi...

Page 14 - Rockford Fosgate; Rockford Corporation

11/01 B.M.MAN-3778-A Printed in U.S.A Rockford Fosgate Rockford Corporation 546 South Rockford Drive Tempe, Arizona 85281 U.S.A. In U.S.A., (480) 967-3565 In Europe, Fax (49) 8503-934014 In Japan, Fax (81) 559-79-1265 www.rockfordfosgate.com