Rockford Fosgate Power BD1500.1 Bedienungsanleitung

mono amplifier

operation & installation

Power bd1500.1

Power bd1000.1

Power bd500.1

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

wearables, 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 480-967-8132. For all other countries, call

+001-480-967-3565 or FAX +001-480-967-8132.

PRACTICE SAFE SOUND™

CONTINUOUS EXPOSURE TO SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS OVER 100dB MAY CAUSE PER-

MANENT HEARING LOSS. HIGH POWERED AUTOSOUND 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 amplifier if it is

ever stolen.

Serial Number: __________________________________

Model Number:__________________________________

Visit our website for the latest information on all Rockford products.

Table of Contents

Specifications............................................................................................1

Introduction ..............................................................................................3

Amplifier Accessory Pack..........................................................................3

Amplifier Feature Chart ............................................................................4

Design Features ........................................................................................5

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

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

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

Wiring the System ..................................................................................10

Installation ..............................................................................................11

Troubleshooting ......................................................................................15

Warranty Information..............................................................................17

International Information ........................................................................18

Sections marked

TROUBLESHOOTING

include recommendations for

curing installation problems

Sections marked

INSTALLATION

include “slam dunk”

wiring connections

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. 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 con-

stantly finding new ways to improve our product, this information is

subject to change without notice.

GETTING STARTED

Specifications

*recommended fuse not supplied

System Model bd500.1 bd1000.1 bd1500.1

Frequency Response: 10-250Hz ± 3dB 10-250Hz ± 3dB 10-250Hz ± 3dB

Bandwidth: 10-250Hz ± 3dB 10-250Hz ± 3dB 10-250Hz ± 3dB

Input Sensitivity: 125mV to 2.8V 125mV to 2.8V 125mV to 2.8V

Protection: Over - current protection

Battery under - over voltage protection

Thermal protection

Battery Fuse: 50 Amperes 100 Amperes 150 Amperes

Input Impedance: 20kΩ20kΩ20kΩ

Number of Channels: Mono Amplifier <1% THD + N

RMS Continuous Power: 400W into 4Ω500W into 4Ω750W into 4Ω

with <1% THD with <1% THD with <1% THD

600W into 2Ω1000W into 2Ω1500W into 2Ω

with <1% THD with <1% THD with <1% THD

Signal to Noise Ratio: 90dB A-weighted

Crossover Slope: 24dB/octave Butterworth

Crossover Frequency Range: 50 to 250Hz

Recommended Fuse: 50amps* 100amps* 150amps*

Amplifier Accessory Pack

The accessory pack included with each amplifier contains the mounting

hardware necessary to secure the amp to the vehicle and to attach the end

caps to the amplifier.

•Installation & Operation Manual

•Punch Verification Certificate

•(4) Amplifier mounting screws (#8 x 3/4" Phillips)

•(2) Speaker Connector Set Screws (3/32" Allen)

•(2) Power Connector Set Screws (1/8" Allen)

•(4) Endbell Mounting Screws (9/64" Allen)

•(1) Allen Wrench (1/8")

•(1) Allen Wrench (9/64")

•(1) Allen Wrench (3/32")

•(1) Remote Punch Bass ( replacement part # WP - 2429)

•(1) Remote Punch Bass bracket screws ( 4 x 7/16”Phillips )

Introduction

In R&D for 3 years, the engineers at Rockford Fosgate unveiled a new tech-

nology for car audio applications, Class bd. The principle was shown to

the public at the 1999 CES.The bd class amplifier puts over 1000 watts of

rms power in the hands of the serious car audio fanatic-- and does so in the

relatively small size of the older Power 250.1 package.

Conventional Class D amplifiers have been around for 60 years in theory

and about 30 years in practice. Judging from market acceptance, they are

not well suited for full range reproduction.

As known to scholars of this field, a system called Class BD can remove the

troublesome, rail-to-rail carrier envelope by differential subtraction in the

load. However, since each output is now an untamed full rail-to-rail

switching signal, an RFI problem was generated which has eluded solution

over the 30 years of Class bd history.

Our new version of this principle, which we call Class bd, solves this fil-

tering problem by generating the output pulse waveform without generat-

ing the carrier frequency. This unprecedented approach is called Single-

Terminal Alternating DUal Sampling Technology - or STARDUST (patent

number 6,097,249.)

Power Mono Amplifier Feature Chart

POWER AMPLIFIER

# of Channels 1

Stable Into: (mono) 2Ω

CIRCUITRY

Class bd

MEHSA1- heat dissipating technology

TOPAZ2- patented noise eliminating circuitry

DSM - discrete surface mount

MOSFETS - power supply & output devices

STARDUST3

FEATURES

Die Cast Heatsink

RCA Inputs - for after market radios

Pass Thru - feeds signal to aux. amp (eliminates “Y”adapters

Pwr/Spk Block Terminals

4 Gauge PWR/GND

Variable Punch Bass (0db - + 18db @ 45Hz) (remote)

Variable Xover (50Hz - 250Hz)

Crossover Slope (Butterworth) 24db/octave

bd Sync Capable

Subsonic Filter

1Additional information on features, specifications and system designs can be

found at: www.rockfordfosgate.com

2TOPAZ is patented under "U.S. Patent No. 5,751,823"

3STARDUST Class bd (patent pending)

Design FeatureS

1. Cast Aluminum Heatsink –The cast aluminum heatsink of the Punch

amplifier dissipates heat generated by the amplifier's circuitry. The

inherent advantage of casting provides a 30% improvement of cooling

over conventional extrusion heatsink designs.

2. Speaker Terminals –The heavy duty, gold-plated terminal block con-

nectors (+ and –) will accept wire sizes from 8 AWG to 18 AWG. These

gold-plated connectors are immune to corrosion that can cause signal

deterioration.

3. B+ and GND Terminals –The heavy duty, gold-plated terminal block

connectors (B+ and GND) will accept wire sizes from 4 AWG to 12

AWG. These gold-plated connectors are immune to corrosion that can

cause signal deterioration.

4. REM Terminal –This spade terminal is used to remotely turn-on and

turn-off the amplifier when +12V DC is applied.

5. RCA Input Jacks –The industry standard RCA jacks provide an easy

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

nal degradation caused by corrosion.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. Remote Punch Bass - The Punch Bass control helps correct for acousti-

cal deficiencies in the listening environment by helping reproduce full

range sound without excessive boost. The Punch Bass control is a nar-

row band adjustment centered 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 access.

9. Variable Crossover –The amplifiers have a built-in 24dB/octave

Butterworth filter with a crossover point variable from 50Hz to 250Hz.

The crossover can be set to Low-Pass (LP).

10. Power Indicator –The red logo on top illuminates when the unit is

turned on.

11. Protect LED - The (red) LED illuminates when the unit is latched into

protection. It requires momentary AP removal to enable output PWM.

12. bd Sync Cable - The amplifiers have a 6 pin mini DIN connector.

When operating two amplifiers in the bridge mode, the SYNC cable

must be used. This will allow the two independent frequency carrier

generators in each unit to be synchronized.

13. Subsonic Filter - A high pass filter designed to prevent frequencies

below the audio range from being applied to the core of the amplifier.

Consequently, improving loud speaker performance and power han-

dling.

Design Features (Cont’d.)

Installation Considerations

This section focuses on some of the vehicle considerations for installing

your new Punch amplifier. Checking your battery and present sound sys-

tem, as well as pre-planning your system layout and best wiring routes, will

save installation time. When deciding how to lay out your new system, be

sure that each component will be easily accessible for making adjustments.

Before beginning any installation, be sure to follow these simple rules:

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

tempting to install the amplifier.

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

ning the installation.

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

your amplifier in place.

4. Route all of the RCA cables close together and away from any high cur-

rent wires.

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

signal or power loss.

6. Think before you drill! Be careful not to cut or drill into gas tanks, fuel

lines, brake or hydraulic lines, vacuum lines or electrical wiring when

working on any vehicle.

7. Never run wires underneath the vehicle. Running the wires inside the

vehicle provides the best protection.

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

tic 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 +12V

power wire within 18”(46 cm) of the battery terminal.

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

metal to ensure a good, clean ground connection. Grounding connec-

tions should be as short as possible and always be connected to metal

that is welded to the main body, or chassis, of the vehicle.

Mounting Location

The mounting location and position of your amplifier will have a great

effect on its ability to dissipate the heat generated during normal operation.

The design of our cast aluminum heatsink serves to easily dissipate the heat

generated over a wide range of operating conditions. However, to maxi-

mize the performance of your amplifier, care should be taken to ensure ade-

quate ventilation.

Trunk Mounting

Mounting the amplifier vertically on a surface with the fin grooves running

up and down will provide the best cooling of the amplifier.

Mounting the amplifier on the floor of the trunk will work but provides less

cooling capability than vertical mounting.

Mounting the amplifier upside down to the rear deck of the trunk will not

provide proper cooling and will severely affect the performance of the

amplifier and is strongly not recommended.

Passenger Compartment Mounting

Mounting the amplifier in the passenger compartment will work as long as

you provide a sufficient amount of air for the amplifier to cool itself. If you

are going to mount the amplifier under the seat of the vehicle, you must

have at least 1" (2.54cm) of air gap around the amplifier's heatsink.

Mounting the amplifier with less than 1" (2.54cm) of air gap around the

amplifier's heatsink in the passenger compartment will not provide proper

cooling and will severely affect the performance of the amplifier and is

strongly not recommended.

Engine Compartment Mounting

Rockford Fosgate amplifiers should never be mounted in the engine com-

partment. Not only will this void your warranty but could create an embar-

rassing situation caused by the ridicule from your friends.

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