Rockford Fosgate R500-1 manual Practice Safe Sound, Introduction, Table Of Contents

INTRODUCTION

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 engi- neering 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 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 from T-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 1-800-398-3985.

For all other countries, call +001-480-967-3565 or FAX +001-480-966-3983.

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: _____________________________________

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

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

Installation Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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

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

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

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

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

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

Phase Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Punch Bass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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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