Rockford Fosgate 5.3x Betriebsanleitung

InstallationInstallation

Installation

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OperationOperation

Operation

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car audio

fanatics

for

390 Watt Amplifier

5-channel w/crossovers

Dear Customer,

Congratulations on your purchase of the world's finest brand of car audio amplifiers.

AtRockfordFosgatewearefanaticsaboutmusicalreproductionatitsbest,andweare

pleasedyouchoseourproduct.Throughyearsofengineeringexpertise,handcraftsman-

ship 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.

Greatproductandcompetent installationsareonly apieceofthepuzzle whenitcomes

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

wearables,which include everything from T-shirts and jackets tohats and sunglasses.

To get a free brochure on Rockford Fosgate products and Rockford accessories, in the

U.S.call602-967-3565orFAX602-967-8132.Forallothercountries,call+001-602-

967-3565 or FAX +001-602-967-8132.

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 1-800-795-2385. 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

verificationofyourfactorywarrantyandmaybecomeusefulinrecoveringyour

amplifier if it is ever stolen.

Serial Number: ________________________________

Model Number:________________________________

PRACTICE SAFE SOUND™

CONTINUOUS EXPOSURE TO SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS OVER

100dBMAY CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING LOSS. HIGH

POWERED AUTOSOUND SYSTEMS MAY PRODUCE SOUND

PRESSURE LEVELS WELL OVER 130dB. USE COMMON SENSE

AND PRACTICE SAFE SOUND.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction ............................................................................................. 1

Accessory Pack ........................................................................................ 1

Technical Design Features ....................................................................... 1

5.3x Design Features................................................................................ 5

Installation Considerations ....................................................................... 7

Mounting Location................................................................................... 8

Battery and Charging................................................................................ 9

Wiring the System .................................................................................... 9

Using Passive Crossovers .......................................................................11

Table of Crossover Component Values................................................... 12

Using the XCard..................................................................................... 13

Customizing the XCard ..........................................................................13

Resistor Chart.........................................................................................14

XCard Access ......................................................................................... 15

Using the Signal Switching Network ...................................................... 16

5.3x Installation .....................................................................................24

System Diagrams....................................................................................28

Troubleshooting .....................................................................................32

Dynamic Power Measurements.............................................................. 35

Specifications.........................................................................................37

Warranty Information.............................................................................39

International Information........................................................................ 40

Sections marked

ADVANCED OPERATION

include in-depth

technical information

Sections marked

TROUBLESHOOTING

include recommendations

for curing

installation problems

Sections marked

INSTALLATION

include “slam dunk”

wiring connections

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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 or refer to the icons listed

below.OtherinformationcanbelocatedbyusingtheTableofContents.

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

newways to improve ourproduct,thisinformation is subject tochange

without notice.

ETTING

TARTED

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INTRODUCTION

TECHNICAL DESIGN FEATURES

TheRF5.3xisa5-channelamplifierwithfourstereochannelsandasingle

bridged/mono channel for accommodating “single amplifier” system

designsatacompetitiveprice.Sincethismanual providesinformationon

the features, installation and operation of the Rockford Fosgate 5.3x

amplifier, we suggest you save it for future reference.

We strongly recommend you have your Authorized Rockford Fosgate

Dealer install your new Rockford Fosgate amplifier. If you do choose to

install your amplifier yourself, please be sure to read the entire manual

before beginning.

ACCESSORY PACK

Installation & Operation Manual

(1) Fuseholder

(1) ATC 30 Amp Fuse

(1) 3/32" Allen Wrench

◆TRANS•ANA

(TRANSconductance Active Nodal Amplifier)

The

TRANS•ANA

(TRANSconductance Active Nodal Amplifier) is a

circuitthatallowstheaudiosignaltopassthroughtheamplifieratlow

voltage. The signal is directly level-shifted to the fixed high voltage

rails via a pair of driver transistors. Signal linearity is assured by an

active node formed by the drive transistors at ultrasonic frequencies.

This allows amplifier performance similar to trans•

nova

which is

highly stable and linear while utilizing the advantages of a non-

floating power supply.

THERESULT:Anextendedfrequencybandwidthaccuratelysupplied

to the output stages of the amplifier.

◆TOPAZ (Tracking Operation Pre-Amplifier Zone)

The

TOPAZ

(TrackingOperationPre-AmplifierZone) circuitrysolves

groundloopnoiseproblemscommontoautomotiveamplifierdesign.

Thisinnovativenewdevelopmentallowsvastlyimprovedisolationof

the input signal grounds from the power supply ground of the

amplifier.Thisisaccomplishedbyallowingthe sourceunitto control

the potential “environment” of the entire input structure or “zone” of

the amplifier. This process improves the noise rejection of the ampli-

fier by 30-40dB – an astounding 30-100 times better than amplifiers

without TOPAZ.

THERESULT:Eliminationoftroublesomegroundloopnoisebetween

source and amplifier.

– 2 –

◆MOSFET Devices

Rockford Fosgate is one of the few manufacturers in the sound

community to utilize MOSFET devices in both the

power supply

and

the

output stages

MOSFET

(MetalOxideSemiconductor Field Effect

Transistor) devices offer several important inherent advantages over

the 30 year old technology of bi-polar design. These advantages

include: thermal stability, switching speed, ultra low output imped-

ance and wider bandwidth linearity. In addition, MOSFETs operate

verysimilarly tovacuumtubes inwhichthey are morelinear than bi-

polartransistors.However,MOSFETscandeliverthemidrangeclarity

without the limitations of transient response and high frequency

phase shifting normally associated with tube operation.

THE RESULT: Operational characteristics similar to vacuum tubes

without the performance limitations of tube design.

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◆DSM (Discrete Surface Mount) Technology

The

DSM

(Discrete Surface Mount) manufacturingprocesscombines

the advantages of both discrete components and integrated circuitry.

RockfordFosgateistheonlyAmericanamplifiermanufacturertohave

invested millions into this process. DSM components differ from

conventional discrete components in different ways. They are more

compact, more rugged, and they efficiently dissipate generated heat.

Using them wherever appropriate allows the advantages associated

with discrete circuitry to be retained while also providing room for

both highly advanced processing features and generous PC board

copper paths where needed. Their short lead-out structures allow

maximumaudioperformanceandhighestsignal-to-noiseratios tobe

obtained in amplifiers of desirable package size without resorting to

“amplifier-on-a-chip” shortcuts. These advantages are shown below

in Figure 1.

Figure 1

THE RESULT: Fewer connections, improved reliability, shorter signal

paths,superiorsignal-to-noiseratioandawesomesonicperformance.

Solder Solder

Component

Thru-Hole Surface Mount

Board PC

Board

◆NOMAD (NOn-Multiplying Advanced Decision)

All Rockford Fosgate amplifiers use an

analog computer process

maximize safe output power under all operating conditions. The

innovative

NOMAD

(NOn-Multiplying Advanced Decision) system

isthemostsophisticatedversionofthistechniqueeverused,bringing

previously unavailable levels of accuracy, stability, temperature

immunity and reliability to this critical process. NOMAD makes

advanceddecisionsbasedondevicevoltagestopreciselycontrolthe

awesome levels of current available in the output MOSFETs to safe

values – but only when absolutely needed.

THE RESULT: Extremely fast protection system that always protects

the amplifier and never degrades the sound.

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◆High Level Inputs

Thehighlevelinputs on the Rockford Fosgate amplifiers convert the

speaker line outputs (high level) to preamp line inputs (low level).

This allows amplifier compatibility with a variety of source units as

well as the ability to integrate into factory systems without the need

for external adapters.

THE RESULT: Allows compatibility with factory and aftermarket

source units.

◆XCard Crossover

The 5.3x amplifiers utilize internal active crossovers. These cross-

overs have many performance advantages such as using discrete

components for exact frequency adjustments which are far superior

to potentiometers. Additionally, the XCard can be configured for

high-pass, low-pass and full range operation. With slight modifica-

tion, many crossover frequencies and slope configurations can be

achieved.

THE RESULT: Increased system design flexibility with a precise

electronic crossover without the limitations of conventional poten-

tiometer designs.

◆Signal Switching Network

The Signal Switching Network allows the RCA input signals to be

distributed to the amplifier channels in many different configura-

tions. Among the many possible configurations, one setting uses a

singleRCA(Lmono)tofeedthesubwooferchannel,thussimplifying

connections needed.

THE RESULT: Allows input signals to be distributed to amplifier

channels in many different configurations.

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5.3XDESIGN FEATURES

CAUTION!

Any adjustment to

the Bias controls may damage

your amplifier and will void

your warranty.

1 7 3 4 5

CAUTION!

Do Not Adjust

Bias

CAUTION!

Do Not Adjust

Bias

CAUTION!

Do Not Adjust

Bias

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1. Dual Extruded Heatsinks

The dual extruded aluminum heatsinks of this RF amplifier

dissipate heat generated by the amplifier's circuitry.

2. Power/Speaker Barrier Strip

The barrier strip uses screw terminals that will accept #10 spade

lugs or bare speaker and power wire sizes from 10-18 AWG.

These gold-plated connectors are immune to corrosion that will

cause signal degradation.

3. RCA Input Jacks

The industry standard RCA jack provides an easy connection for

signal level input. They are gold-plated to resist the signal

degradation caused by corrosion.

4. High Level Inputs

The high level input connectors accept 1/8" spade lugs for the

connectionofasourceunitthathasonlyspeakerline(highlevel)

outputs.

5. Input Sensitivity Controls

The input level controls are preset for 500mV which will match

the output of most source units. They can be adjusted to match

output levels from a variety of source units.

6. Internal Crossovers

The built-in crossover cards are configurable for a multitude of

operating frequencies. The orientation of the card in its socket

determines its function of high-pass, low-pass or full range

operation.

7. LED Power Indicator

The LED gives a visual indication of the status of the amplifier,

lighting when the unit is turned on.

8. Signal Input Switches

These switches allow the input signals to be distributed to the

outputs in many different configurations.

9. Bias Controls

The Bias controls are preset at the factory and are not user

adjustable. CAUTION! ANY ADJUSTMENT TO THE BIAS

CONTROLS WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY!

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INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS

Thefollowingisalistoftoolsyouwillneedforinstallingtheamplifier:

Wire Cutters #2 Phillips Screwdriver

Wire Strippers Assorted wire connectors

Wire Crimpers Battery Post Wrench

Voltmeter Electric Hand Drill with assorted bits

This section focuses on some of the vehicle considerations for

installing your new amplifier. Checking your battery and present

sound system, as well as pre-planning your system layout and best

wiringrouteswillsaveinstallationtime. Whendecidingonthelayout

of your new system, be sure that each component will be easily

accessible for making adjustments.

Beforebeginninganyinstallation,besuretofollowthesesimplerules:

1. Be sure to carefully read and understand the instructions before

attempting to install the amplifier.

2. For safety, disconnect the negative lead from the battery prior to

beginning the installation.

3. For easier assembly, we suggest you run all wires prior to

mounting your amplifier in place.

4. RoutealloftheRCAcablesclosetogetherandawayfromanyhigh

current wires.

5. Use high quality connectors for a reliable installation and to

minimize signal or power loss.

6. Thinkbeforeyoudrill! Becarefulnottocutordrillintogastanks,

fuel lines, brake or hydraulic lines, vacuum lines or electrical

wiring when working on any vehicle.

7. Neverrunwiresunderneaththevehicle. Runningthewiresinside

the vehicle provides the best protection.

8. Avoid running wires over or through sharp edges. Use rubber or

plastic grommets to protect any wires routed through metal,

especially the firewall.

9. ALWAYS protect the battery and electrical system from damage

with proper fusing. Install a fuseholder and appropriate fuse on

the+12Vpowerwirewithin18”(45.7cm)ofthebatteryterminal.

10. When grounding to the chassis of the vehicle, scrape all paint

from the metal to ensure a good, clean ground connection.

Groundingconnectionsshouldbeasshortaspossibleandalways

beconnectedtometalthatisweldedtothemainbody,orchassis,

of the vehicle.

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