Rockford Fosgate 4600X, 2600X, 2300 owner manual

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4.Input – The amplifier’s signal input RCA jacks should be con- nected to the source unit’s signal outputs with high-quality braided or double-shielded interconnecting RCA cables.

Note: Be sure to route the Series 1 signal input cable away from the main power wire and the car’s wiring harnesses to avoid noise coupling.

If the source unit does not utilize RCA cables, connect the left and right positive speaker output wires from the source unit to the amplifier’s High Level Speaker Input Connector. The center pin is then connected to the chassis of the source unit.

5.Speakers – Series 1 amplifiers are rated for safe operation into loads of 2or greater in stereo mode, or 4in bridged/mono configurations. The primary loads on any amplifier come from directly connected speakers without using capacitors. The mea-

sured resistance for each side should not be less than 2stereo or 4bridged/mono.

6.Bridged/Mono Configuration – The Series 1 amplifiers are ca- pable of bridged/mono configurations.

This configuration enables you to:

Run a single woofer with stereo satellites

Run two bridged amplifiers as a high power stereo system

Run one amplifier with a bridged/mono woofer and another as a high-frequency stereo amp, etc.

Note: The 4600x allows the above 3 configurations all in one. For more information refer to the wiring diagrams beginning on page 14.

Note: To bridge the amplifier, use the L+ and R– speaker connectors.

CAUTION! Series 1 amplifiers are not recommended for imped- ance loads below 2stereo or 4bridged/mono.

Be sure to observe proper speaker terminal polarity throughout the system. It is critical for the Series 1 to use the correct negative terminal for right and left channels, since the RIGHT NEGATIVE (-) TERMINAL is the “hot” terminal for the right speaker. DO NOT chassis ground any of the speaker leads as unstable opera- tion may result.

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Contents Series Practice Safe Sound B L E O F C O N T E N T S Series 1 2300 Series 1 2600x Series 1 Atcatcatc Operating Features T R O D U C T I O NLow Level RCA Input Connectors High Level Speaker Input ConnectorsLED Power Indicator S I G N F E AT U R E SPower/Speaker Side Power/Speaker ConnectorsS TA L L AT I O N C O N S I D E R AT I O N S Battery and Charging U N T I N G L O C a T I O N STools & Supplies Needed Trunk MountingR I N G T H E S E R I E S Passenger MountingPage Active Crossover Mode Selections for the 2600X Crossover Frequency SettingsWiring Diagrams 2300 2300/2600X Basic System2300/2600X 3-WAY STEREO/MONO System Amp 2600X 3-WAY BI-AMPLIFIED SystemWI R I N G DI a G R a M S 4600X FRONT/REAR Fading Full Range System4600X 3-WAY MULTI-CHANNEL STEREO/BRIDGED Mode 0 0 4600X 2 Channel Bridged LOW PassTroubleshooting ProblemSolution Amplifier gets too hot Engine Noise Whine Dynamic Power Measurements About the Dynamic Power MeasurementsMusic Listening to Loudspeakers Not ResistorsWhat is an Amplifier? Information CubedWA R R a N T Y in F O R M AT I O N T E S T E S Rockford Fosgate