Rockford Fosgate P400X4 Amplifier

Installation & Operation

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Installation & Operation
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  • Page 1 - Catalan, Valencian - : Installation amp Operation AMPLIFIERS P300X1 P300X2 P400X1 P400X2 P400X4 P500X1BD P500X2 P600X4 P1000X1BD P1000X2 P1000X5
  • Page 2 - English - : Dear Customer Congratulations on your purchase of the worlds finest brand of car audio products At Rockford Fosgate we are fanatics about musical reproduc tion 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 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 Tshirts to jackets Visit our web site for the latest information on all Rockford products wwwrockfordfosgatecom or in the US call 18006699899 or FAX 18003983985 For all other countries call 0014809673565 or FAX 0014809663983 Table of Content If after reading your manual you still have questions regarding this prod uct we recommend that you see your Rockford Fosgate dealer If you need further assistance you can call us direct at 18006699899 Be sure to have your serial number model number and date of purchase available when you call Safety This symbol with WARNING is intended to alert the user to the presence of important instructions Failure to heed the instructions will result in severe injury or death This symbol with CAUTION is intended to alert the user to the presence of important instructions Failure to heed the instructions can result in injury or unit damage To prevent injury and damage to the unit please read and follow the instructions in this manual We want you to enjoy this system not get a headache If you feel unsure about installing this system yourself have it installed by a qualified Rockford Fosgate technician Before installation disconnect the battery negative terminal to prevent damage to the unit fire andor possible injury Introduction 2020 Rockford Corporation All Rights Reserved ROCKFORD FOSGATE PUNCH and associated logos where applicable are registered trademarks of Rockford Corporation in the United States andor other countries All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Specifications subject to change without notice 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 2 Introduction 3 Specifications 45 Design Features 617 Installation Installation Considerations Mounting Locations Battery and Charging Wiring the System 1819 Operation Clip Indicator Setup Adjusting Crossover Frequency 24 Channel Switch Subwoofer Input Switch Infrasonic Filter Punch EQ 20 Troubleshooting 21 Limited Warranty Information
  • Page 4 - English - : Design Features PowerProtect LED Power LED illuminates blue when the unit is turned on Protect LED illuminates yellow if a short circuit or to low of an impedance is detected at the speaker connections Thermal LED illuminates red when amplifier overheats The amplifier will automatically shut down if this occurs Output Clip Indicator Chart Reference chart for the output clip in dicator LED illumination color during input level setup Speaker Terminals The Speaker Terminals are nickelplated captive cclamp wire connectors and will accommodate 8 AWG RCA InputPassThru The RCA inputs are capable of accepting signal from either highlevelspeaker to low levelRCA When utilizing highlevel for input signal the auto turnon feature is active The passthru RCAs are passive including full input signal range and auto turnon functionality when active Subwoofer Input Setting this switch to the On position utilizes the Sub inputs P1000X5 Centering Indicators Indicators are located on the bottom side of the amplifier Output Clip Indicator The output clip indicator works in conjunction with the input level knob illuminating to appropriate color depending on the audio content used for the setup Intput Clip Indicator The input clip indicator works in con junction with the audio source volume knob illuminating red when audio source reaches its clipping point Input Level Knob The input level control is used to match the output of the audio source INPUT CLIP REAR SUBFRONT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT B REM GND REMOTE PUNCH LEVEL PLCOUTPLCIN FRONT REAR RIGHTLEFT BRIDGED RIGHTLEFT BRIDGED SUB BA SPEAKERS INPUT 2CH 4CH
  • Page 5 - English - : Design Features Punch EQ A Gyrator based Punch EQ that eliminates frequency shift with boost This works along with the crossover switch on the amplifier PowerREM Terminals The power and ground will accommodate 4 AWG while the remote will accommodate 12 AWGThe REM terminal is used to remotely turnon and turnoff the amplifier when 12V DC is applied 24 Channel Switch Setting this switch to the 2CH position switches the inputs to a 2channel mode allowing connection to only the front inputs with a 4channel output P400X4 P600X4 P1000X5 Crossover Switch Selectable switch for HighPass HP or All Pass AP or LowPass LP Variable Crossover Is a builtin 12dBoctave Butterworth filter with a crossover point variable from 50Hz to 250Hz illus11 Remote Punch Level Control InOut Remotely control the output level of the amplifier The PLCOUT is used to daisychain additional amplifiers controlled by a single remote Infrasonic Filter A fixed 28Hz 12dBoctave filter designed to prevent frequencies below the audio range from being applied to the subwoofer from the amplifier Consequently improving subwoofer performance and power han dling particularly in vented enclosures P500X1BD P10001BD P1000X5 Remote Punch Level Switch When activated this allows the use of a optional re mote Punch Level Controller P500X1BD P10001BD P1000X5 INPUT CLIP REAR SUBFRONT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT B REM GND REMOTE PUNCH LEVEL PLCOUTPLCIN FRONT REAR RIGHTLEFT BRIDGED RIGHTLEFT BRIDGED SUB BA SPEAKERS INPUT 2CH 4CH
  • Page 6 - English - : Contents Installation Considerations The following is a list of tools needed for installation This section focuses on some of the vehicle considerations for install ing your new amplifier Preplanning your system layout and best wiring routes will save installation time When deciding on the layout of your new system be sure that each component will be easily accessible for making adjustments If you feel unsure about installing this sys tem yourself have it installed by a qualified technician Before installation disconnect the battery neg ative terminal to prevent damage to the unit fire andor possible injury Before beginning any installation follow these simple rules 1 Be sure to carefully read and understand the instructions before attempting to install the unit 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 unit in place 4 Route all of the RCA cables close together and away from any high current wires 5 Use high quality connectors for a reliable installation and to minimize signal or power loss Fuseholder and fuse See specifications for fuse rating VoltOhm Meter Wire strippers Wire crimpers Wire cutters 2 Phillips screwdriver Battery post wrench Hand held drill wassorted bits Assorted connectors Adequate LengthRed Power Wire Adequate LengthRemote Turnon Wire Adequate LengthBlack Grounding Wire 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 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 the appropriate fuse holder and fuse on the 12V power wire within 18 457 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 connections should be as short as possible and always be connected to metal that is welded to the main body or chassis of the vehicle Seatbelt bolts should never be used for connecting to ground Mounting Locations To ensure optimal performance mount the amplifier with at least 1 254cm of air gap around the amplifiers heat sink to provide proper cooling Amplifier Centering Indicators Centering indicators have been incorporated into the amplifiers heatsink to aid in the installation process Trunk Mounting Mounting the amplifier vertically or inverted will provide adequate cool ing of the amplifier Mounting the amplifier on the floor of the trunk will provide the best cooling of the amplifier 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 254cm of air gap around the amplifiers heat sink Never mount this unit in the engine compart ment Mounting the unit in the engine com partment will void your warranty Battery and Charging Amplifiers will put an increased load on the vehicles battery and charging system We recommend checking your alternator and battery condition to ensure that the electrical system has enough capacity to handle the increased load of your stereo system Stock electrical systems which are in good condition should be able to handle the extra load of any Prime Series amplifier without problems although battery and alternator life can be reduced slightly To maximize the performance of your amplifier we suggest the use of a heavy duty battery and an energy storage capacitor Installation Punch Amplifier Mounting Hardware Allen Wrench Quick Setup Guide Test tones available for download at httpsrftech custhelpcomappanswers detailaid1126 Scroll to the bottom of the page and download your preferred format
  • Page 7 - English - : Installation source units remote amp on lead If the source unit does not have this output available the recommended solution is to wire a mechanical switch in line with a 12 volt source to activate the amplifier NOTE When utilizing highlevel for input signal the auto turnon feature is active With the auto turnon active the REM becomes an output to turn onoff up to two additional amplifiers or other accessories 7 Securely mount the amplifier to the vehicle or amp rack Be careful not to mount the amplifier on cardboard or plastic panels Doing so may enable the screws to pull out from the panel due to road vibration or sudden vehicle stops 8 Connect from source signal by plugging into the RCA input jacks at the amplifier The input sensitivity ranges from 150mV12V to accommodate signal from either highlevelspeaker to low levelRCA NOTE All ACTIVE inputs must have RCA jacks connected Switch in 2CH positionACTIVE Front channel inputs only Switch in 4CH positionACTIVE All Front and Rear channel inputs Switch in FRONT positionACTIVE Front channel inputs only for sub output Switch in SUB positionACTIVE Sub inputs for sub output When connecting to the 5Channel inputs be sure to route front rear and sub RCA cables tightly together Always ensure power is off or disconnected at the amplifier before connecting RCA cables Failure to do so may cause damage to the am plifier andor connected components 9 Connect the speakers Strip the speaker wires 12 and insert into the speaker terminal and tighten the set screw to secure into place Be sure to maintain proper speaker polarity DO NOT chassis ground any of the speaker leads as unstable operation may result 10 Perform a final check of the completed system wiring to ensure that all connections are accurate Check all power and ground connections for frayed wires and loose connections which could cause problems Install inline fuse near battery connection NOTE Follow the diagrams for proper signal polarity This amplifier is not recommended for im pedance loads below 2Ohm stereo4Ohm bridged for the multichannel amplifiers and 1ohm for mono amplifiers Wiring the System If you do not feel comfortable with wiring your new unit please see your local Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer for installation Before installation disconnect the battery neg ative terminal to prevent damage to the unit fire andor possible injury Avoid running power wires near the low level input cables antenna power leads sensitive equipment or harnesses The power wires car ry substantial current and could induce noise into the audio system 1 Plan the wire routing Keep RCA cables close together but isolated from the amplifiers power cables and any high power auto accessories especially electric motors This is done to prevent coupling the noise from radiated electrical fields into the audio signal When feeding the wires through the firewall or any metal barrier protect them with plastic or rubber grommets to prevent short circuits Leave the wires long at this point to adjust for a precise fit at a later time 2 Prepare the RED wire power cable for attachment to the amplifier by stripping 12 of insulation from the end of the wire Insert the bared wire into the B terminal and tighten the set screw to secure the cable in place NOTE The B cable MUST be fused 18 or less from the vehicles battery Install the fuse holder under the hood and ensure connections are water tight 3 Trim the RED wire power cable within 18 of the battery and splice in a inline fuse holder not supplied See Specifications for the rating of the fuse to be used DO NOT install the fuse at this time 4 Strip 12 from the battery end of the power cable and crimp an appropriate size ring terminal to the cable Use the ring terminal to connect to the battery positive terminal 5 Prepare the BLACK wire Ground cable for attachment to the amplifier by stripping 12 of insulation from the end of the wire Insert the bare wire into the GROUND terminal and tighten the set screw to secure the cable in place Prepare the chassis ground by scraping any paint from the metal surface and thoroughly clean the area of all dirt and grease Strip the other end of the wire and attach a ring connector Fasten the cable to the chassis using a nonanodized screw and a star washer NOTE Keep the length of the BLACK wire Ground as short as possible Always less than 30 6 Prepare the Remote turnon wire for attachment to the amplifier by stripping 12 of insulation from the end of the wire Insert the bared wire into the REMOTE terminal and tighten the set screw to secure the wire in place Connect the other end of the Remote wire to a switched 12 volt positive source The switched voltage is usually taken from the
  • Page 8 - English - : 2Channel Stereo P300X2 P400X2 P500X2 P1000X2 illus21 Installation PASSTHRU Connect to inputs of 2nd amplifier Installation option for multiamp install RIGHT LEFT PASSTHRU PLCOUT INPUT PLCIN INPUT REMOTE PUNCH LEVEL INPUT CLIP B REM GND RIGHTLEFT BRIDGED SPEAKERS Optional Input Accessory Left Left Right Right
  • Page 9 - English - : Installation 2Channel Mono P300X2 P400X2 P500X2 P1000X2 illus22 PASSTHRU Connect to inputs of 2nd amplifier Installation option for multiamp install RIGHT LEFT PASSTHRU PLCOUT INPUT PLCIN INPUT REMOTE PUNCH LEVEL INPUT CLIP B REM GND RIGHTLEFT BRIDGED SPEAKERS Optional Input Accessory Left Left Right Right
  • Page 10 - English - : 4Channel Stereo P400X4 P600X4 illus23 Installation PASSTHRU Connect to inputs of 2nd amplifier Installation option for multiamp install RIGHTLEFT FRONT REAR BRIDGED RIGHTLEFT BRIDGED SPEAKERS REMOTE PUNCH LEVEL INPUT CLIP PASSTHRU REARFRONT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT B REM GND PLCOUTPLCIN Optional Input Accessory Left Left Right Right
  • Page 11 - English - : illus24 4Channel 2ch Stereo amp 1ch MonoBridged P400X4 P600X4 Installation PASSTHRU Connect to inputs of 2nd amplifier Installation option for multiamp install RIGHTLEFT FRONT REAR BRIDGED RIGHTLEFT BRIDGED SPEAKERS REMOTE PUNCH LEVEL INPUT CLIP PASSTHRU REARFRONT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT B REM GND PLCOUTPLCIN Optional Input Accessory Left Left Right Right
  • Page 12 - English - : 4Channel 2ch MonoBridged P400X4 P600X4 illus25 Installation PASSTHRU Connect to inputs of 2nd amplifier Installation option for multiamp install RIGHTLEFT FRONT REAR BRIDGED RIGHTLEFT BRIDGED SPEAKERS REMOTE PUNCH LEVEL INPUT CLIP PASSTHRU REARFRONT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT B REM GND PLCOUTPLCIN Optional Input Accessory Left Left Right Right
  • Page 13 - English - : 3Channel 2ch bridged amp 1ch Mono P1000X5 illus26 Installation INPUT CLIP REAR SUBFRONT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT B REM GND REMOTE PUNCH LEVEL PLCOUTPLCIN FRONT REAR RIGHTLEFT BRIDGED RIGHTLEFT BRIDGED SUB BA SPEAKERS INPUT 2CH 4CH Optional Input Accessory Left Left Right Right
  • Page 14 - English - : 5Channel 4ch Stereo amp 1ch Mono P1000X5 illus27 Installation Positive and Negative outputs are wired in parallel internally INPUT CLIP REAR SUBFRONT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT B REM GND REMOTE PUNCH LEVEL PLCOUTPLCIN FRONT REAR RIGHTLEFT BRIDGED RIGHTLEFT BRIDGED SUB BA SPEAKERS INPUT 2CH 4CH Optional Input Accessory Left Left Right Right
  • Page 15 - English - : Parallel Wiring Full Range Capable P300X1 P400X1 illus28 Installation PASSTHRU Connect to inputs of 2nd amplifier Installation option for multiamp install RIGHT LEFT PASSTHRU PLCOUT INPUT PLCIN INPUT REMOTE PUNCH LEVEL SPEAKERS INPUT CLIP B REM GND BA Optional Input Accessory Left Left Right Right
  • Page 16 - English - : Mono Wiring P300X1 P400X1 P500X1BD P1000X1BD illus29 Installation PASSTHRU Connect to inputs of 2nd amplifier Installation option for multiamp install Positive and Negative outputs are wired in parallel internally P300X1 P400X1 P500X1BD P1000X1BD RIGHT LEFT PASSTHRU PLCOUT INPUT PLCIN INPUT REMOTE PUNCH LEVEL SPEAKERS INPUT CLIP B REM GND BA Optional Input Accessory Left Left Right Right
  • Page 17 - English - : illus210 Installation Parallel Wiring P500X1BD P1000X1BD PASSTHRU Connect to inputs of 2nd amplifier Installation option for multiamp install RIGHT LEFT PASSTHRU PLCOUT INPUT PLCIN INPUT REMOTE PUNCH LEVEL SPEAKERS INPUT CLIP B REM GND BA Optional Input Accessory Left Left Right Right
  • Page 18 - English - : Input Clip Indicator Setup Step 1 Be sure to disconnect all speakers from the amplifier Failure to comply may cause damage to con nected components andor amplifier Step 2 Turn on the source unit with volume set to zero Step 3 Adjust the Bass amp Treble levels on the source unit to flat Step 4 Download test tones at httpsrftechcusthelpcomapp answersdetailaid1126 Scroll to the bottom of the page and download your preferred format Note Use the 40Hz 0dB tone Track 5 for mono amplifier applications or the 1kHz 0dB tone Track 7 for multichannel amplifier applications Be sure your xover is switched to the appropriate filter setting Step 5 Increase the source unit volume until the Input Clip Indicator il luminates red Note Input Clip can be viewed remotely with optional PLC2 Step 6 Decrease the source unit volume slightly until the light turns completely off This establishes your maximum source unit vol ume for adjusting the Output Clip Indicator Note Some source units will not clip Output Clip Indicator Setup Step 7 Be sure to disconnect Punch Level Control PLC if equipped from the amplifier Step 8 Adjust the Input Level knob until the Output Clip Indicator illu minates to the appropriate color Repeat for all channel levels of input Step 9 Turn the source unit volume down Step 10 Reconnect all speakers and Punch Level Control PLC if equipped to the amplifier Be sure to maintain proper speaker polarity Operation illus31 illus32 illus33 illus34 illus35 illus36 illus39 illus38 illus37 Volume Volume REMOTE PUNCH LEVEL INPUT CLIP PASSTHRU REARFRONT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT PLCOUTPLCIN REMOTE PUNCH LEVEL INPUT CLIP PASSTHRU REARFRONT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT PLCOUTPLCIN Volume Volume
  • Page 19 - English - : signal the auto turnon feature is active With the auto turnon active the REM becomes an output to turn onoff up to two additional amplifiers or other accessories Pass Thru The passthru RCAs are passive including full input signal range and auto turnon functionality when active When utilizing Pass Thru jacks up to two additional amplifiers can be connected together Infrasonic Filter The 28Hz 12dBoctave infrasonic filter limits the amount of low frequency information going to the woofer NOTE We recommend using the infrasonic filter when using vented en closures with this amplifier Punch EQ This works along with the crossover switch on the amplifier When set to LowPass LP operation this is a variable Bass Boost When set to High Pass HP operation this is a variable MidBass and Treble Boost When set to AllPass AP operation both the Bass and Treble frequencies are boosted Set this to your personal preference while listening to the system Over excursion and subsequent damage may occur at high levels of boost Remote Punch Level Control Option NOTE Previous prior to 2013 PEQ Punch Bass and ParaPunch remotes will not work with these amplifiers Quick Install 1 Using the screws supplied install the mounting clip 2 Slip the remote onto the mounting clip until it snaps into place 3 Route and connect the cable to the remote and amplifier Operation 4 When connected the Level Control is linked and allows you to remotely control the output level of the amplifier from the dash or center console NOTE Use the instructions that came with the remote for a variety of Adjusting Crossover Frequency Do the following individually for each channel Placing the crossover switch in the HP position sets the amplifier to the High Pass mode enabling frequencies above the cutoff point to pass adjust able between 50250Hz Placing the crossover switch in the AP position sets the amplifier to the All Pass mode preventing any crossover adjustment allowing all frequencies to pass Placing the crossover switch in the LP position sets the amplifier to the Low Pass mode enabling frequencies below the cutoff point to pass adjustable between 50250Hz Turn the crossover adjustment knob all the way down With the system playing turn the crossover adjustment knob up slowly until the desired crossover point is achieved 24 Channel Switch Setting this switch to the 2CH position switches the inputs to a 2channel mode allowing con nection to only the front inputs with a 4channel output Output controls function the same as if the amplifier was in 4channel mode All ACTIVE inputs must have RCA jacks connected Switch in 2CH positionACTIVE Front channel inputs only Switch in 4CH positionACTIVE All Front and Rear channel inputs NOTE When connecting to the 4Channel inputs be sure to route both front and rear RCA cables tightly together Subwoofer Input Switch P1000X5 Setting this switch to the Off position utilizes the front inputs allowing connection to only the front inputs with a subwoofer output Setting this switch to the On position uses sub input Output controls function the same as if the amplifier was in 5channel mode All ACTIVE inputs must have RCA jacks connected Switch in FRONT positionACTIVE Front channel inputs only for sub output Switch in SUB positionACTIVE Sub inputs for sub output NOTE When connecting to the 5Channel inputs be sure to route front rear and sub RCA cables tightly together High Level Input Connect from source signal by plugging into the RCA input jacks at the amplifier The input sensitivity ranges from 150mV12V to accommodate signal from highlevelspeaker input When utilizing highlevel for input Operation illus41 illus42 illus43 illus44 illus45 illus46
  • Page 20 - English - : mountings that fit your preference Troubleshooting NOTE If you are having problems after installation follow the Trouble shooting procedures below Check Amplifier for proper connections Verify that POWER light is on If POWER light is on skip to Step 3 if not continue 1 Check inline fuse on battery positive cable Replace if necessary 2 Check fuses on amplifier Replace if necessary 3 Verify that Ground connection is connected to clean metal on the vehicles chassis Repairreplace if necessary 4 Verify there is 9 to 144 Volts present at the positive battery and remote turnon cable Verify quality connections for both cables at amplifier stereo and batteryfuseholder Repairreplace if necessary Protect light is on 1 If the Protect light is on this is a sign of a possible short in the speaker connections Check for proper speaker connections and use a voltohm meter to check for possible shorts in the speaker wiring Too low of a speaker impedance may also cause Protect to light Check Amplifier for audio output 1 Verify good RCA input connections at stereo and amplifier Check entire length of cables for kinks splices etc Test RCA inputs for AC volts with stereo on Repairreplace if necessary 2 Disconnect RCA input from amplifier Connect RCA input from test stereo directly to amplifier input Check Amplifier if you experience Turnon Pop 1 Disconnect input signal to amplifier and turn amplifier on and off 2 If the noise is eliminated connect the REMOTE lead of amplifier to source unit with a delay turnon module OR Troubleshooting 1 Use a different 12 Volt source for REMOTE lead of amplifier Check Amplifier if you experience excess Engine Noise 1 Route all signal carrying wires RCA Speaker cables away from power and ground wires OR 1 Bypass any and all electrical components between the stereo and the amplifiers Connect stereo directly to input of amplifier If noise goes away the unit being bypassed is the cause of the noise OR 1 Remove existing ground wires for all electrical components Reground wires to different locations Verify that grounding location is clean shiny metal free of paint rust etc OR 1 Add secondary ground cable from negative battery terminal to the chassis metal or engine block of vehicle OR 1 Have alternator and battery load tested by your mechanic Verify good working order of vehicle electrical system including distributor spark plugs spark plug wires voltage regulator etc Remote not functioning 1 BD amplifiers remote switch in ON position OR 2 Remote plugged into remote PLC IN port Remote Lights not functioning 1 Remote plugged into remote PLC IN port
  • Page 21 - English - : Rockford Corporation offers a limited warranty on Rockford Fosgate products on the following terms Length of Warranty Speakers Signal Processors PRIME and PUNCH Amplifiers 1 Year POWER Amplifiers 2 Years Any Factory Refurbished Product 90 days receipt required What is Covered This warranty applies only to Rockford Fosgate products sold to consumers by Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealers in the United States of America or its possessions Product purchased by consumers from an Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer in another country are covered only by that countrys Distribu tor and not by Rockford Corporation Who is Covered This warranty covers only the original purchaser of Rockford product purchased from an Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer in the United States In order to receive service the purchaser must provide Rockford with a copy of the receipt stating the customer name dealer name product purchased and date of purchase Products found to be defective during the warranty period will be repaired or replaced with a product deemed to be equivalent at Rockfords discretion What is Not Covered 1 Damage caused by accident abuse improper operationswater theft shipping 2 Any cost or expense related to the removal or reinstallation of product 3 Service performed by anyone other than Rockford or an Authorized Rockford Fosgate Service Center 4 Any product which has had the serial number defaced altered or removed 5 Subsequent damage to other components 6 Any product purchased outside the US 7 Any product not purchased from an Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer Limit on Implied Warranties Any implied warranties including warranties of fitness for use and merchantability are limited in duration to the period of the express warranty set forth above Some states do not allow limitations on the length of an implied warranty so this limitation may not apply No person is authorized to assume for Rockford Fosgate any other liability in connection with the sale of the product How to Obtain Service Contact the Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer you purchased this product from If you need further assistance call 18006699899 for Rockford Cus tomer Service You must obtain an RA Return Authorization number to return any product to Rockford Fosgate You are responsible for shipment of product to Rockford EU Warranty This product meets the current EU warranty requirements see your Authorized dealer for details Warranty
  • Page 22 - English - : Installation assistance available at wwwrockfordfosgatecomrftech ROCKFORDFOSGATECOM 600 South Rockford Drive Tempe Arizona 85281 United States Direct 480 9673565 Toll Free 800 6699899 05182020 12305727002 English Printed In China